In Britain, the Noble Phantasm: Divine Key

Just as the black-haired man said, if she kills the Star Sword Wielder here, it will inevitably arouse strong dissatisfaction and even retaliation from the planet's will.

Although Gaia's strength has been greatly weakened due to the decline of the Age of Gods, who knows if this cowardly guy has left any backup plans?

It's just a mere human being; it's not worth her taking such a big risk.

But she is the mighty Moon Queen, the ultimate True Ancestor! If she were to be intimidated by just a few words, that would be far too embarrassing!

For a moment, Zhu Yue hesitated.

“It seems you don’t quite believe what I’m saying,” Yanan chuckled. “Then I’ll show you some evidence.”

He turned to look down into the pit and said, "Lily, release the seal on the Holy Sword. Choose the path: 'This is the way to fight against those stronger than yourself.'"

A hint of surprise appeared in Artoria's azure eyes. Why did her teacher know that there was a seal on the holy sword?

However, she was already used to Yanan's special characteristics, so she didn't think too much about it and nodded slightly.

"Okay, teacher, I understand."

She shifted her gaze to Zhu Yue, her eyes gleaming with intense fighting spirit.

"Seal Thirteen – Planetary Judgment Begins!"

"—!"

"This is what it means to fight against someone stronger than oneself!"

Om-!

Excalibur trembled slightly, and a dazzling light swept up from its blade, its terrifying and vast aura sweeping in all directions, causing the surrounding void to distort slightly.

Sensing this power, Zhu Yue's expression changed slightly.

"Do you understand now, Zhu Yue? This is the true ultimate divine weapon." Yanan put his hands behind his back, his face still bearing a calm smile. "Because the power of this weapon is far too great for an individual, the will of the planet has placed various complex seals on it, which can only be completely released under specific circumstances."

"To be honest, even I don't know how powerful this sword will be when it is completely unsealed, but if I were facing an enemy like you from another planet, I would probably be lucky enough to witness that scene."

"Well, would you like to test the true power of this weapon, Moon King?"

Chapter 43 If I call you "Mom," will you dare to answer?

On the desolate and broken land, the King of Man and the King of the Moon gazed at each other, their pure black and pure gold eyes colliding, as if time and space had stood still at that moment.

Zhu Yue's eyes flickered slightly, and the crimson moon in the sky emitted a mysterious and vast wave, causing the Ethereal Sea to ripple gently.

A faint smile played on Yanan's lips, giving him an air of nonchalance, but deep within his dark pupils lay a profound gravity.

After an unknown amount of time, the crimson moon suddenly ceased all its fluctuations and brilliance, hanging quietly in the sky like an ordinary celestial body.

"Out of respect for the planetary will, I will forgive your offenses this time." Zhu Yue glanced at Artoria below, then turned her gaze to Anan. "But I hope you remember that we planetary wills are all brothers and sisters. I came to Earth to protect Gaia. The idea that I would replace the planetary will is completely fabricated. If you continue to sow discord between me and Gaia, no matter who is behind you, I will make you pay the price."

Looking at those golden eyes staring intently at him, Yanan smiled slightly but did not respond.

"Hmph!" Zhu Yue snorted coldly, casually reaching into the void, and a tall, black figure tumbled out of the void in a disheveled state.

"Lord Zhu Yue." Ruizowall, pale and weak, knelt down on one knee before Zhu Yue.

"If it weren't for your continued dedication to serving my vessel, you would have been left to fend for yourself this time." Zhu Yue glanced at him coldly, then with a wave of her hand, the two figures gradually disappeared from their original spot.

As Zhu Yue departed, the dark clouds that had blotted out the sky gradually dissipated. The crimson moon flickered slightly before disappearing from the sky like an illusion.

The brilliant sunshine poured down on the great plain, gilding everything with a golden glow. Feeling this long-lost warmth, Yanan breathed a soft sigh of relief.

"Who was that just now?" Nidhogg's voice was filled with a strong sense of gravity. "I sensed from her a status and power comparable to Odin."

“Her background is far greater than Odin’s.” Yanan looked up at the boundless blue sky. “She is the master of the moon, the embodiment of the planet’s will. If we’re really talking about it, she’s at least on par with the World Tree.”

The World Tree is the source of life born from Gaia and the foundation for the existence of the divine era. In terms of status, it is almost comparable to Tiamat, the legendary goddess of creation.

—But perhaps to prevent a repeat of what happened with Tiamat, Gaia did not grant the World Tree the ability to attack.

As a UO from the moon, it's hard to say who would win if Zhu Yue were to fight Tiamat.

“The World Tree…” Nidhogg took a deep breath. “Are you insane? How dare you provoke such a terrifying enemy?”

"It's not that I want to provoke her, but she's already causing me trouble," Yanan said with a helpless smile.

Honestly, he had no intention of provoking Zhu Yue. He had no grudges or conflicts with her, so why would he bother her?

Anyway, in a few hundred years, a grumpy old man who likes to mislead young people will deal with Zhu Yue, so why should he personally get involved in this mess?

But the key issue now is that Zhu Yue has somehow come to Britain and has clearly set her sights on Camelot.

Yanan had a vague intuition that Zhu Yue's appearance here at this time was probably not a coincidence.

The appearance of the Chimera, the resurrection of the King of the Gods, the alliance between the Dead Apostles and the Fantasy Species, the emergence of the Moon King... all these complex clues are like a tangled mess, leaving Anan overwhelmed and completely at a loss as to where to begin in order to uncover the truth.

But he could clearly sense that the enemy was lurking in the shadows, silently weaving a large net.

The moment they bare their fangs, they will unleash a fierce and relentless offensive.

"We can't let this drag on any longer. I must conquer the Kingdom of Ghana as soon as possible, then unify Camelot, gather all available forces, and focus our attention on the real enemy."

Yanan took a deep breath, a resolute look appearing in his dark eyes.

"You said you need power now, right?" Nidhogg said with great interest. "That's easy. As long as you rescue my true form soon, I guarantee you'll be able to walk sideways in this world. Anyone who dares to stand in your way, I guarantee I'll crush them with one kick! Uh, except for that Moon King from earlier..."

Yanan's eyes flickered slightly. Although he knew that Nidhogg only said this to get him to help her get out of trouble as soon as possible, there was no doubt that he really needed the other party's strength right now.

Nidhogg is essentially the embodiment of rules, a despairing dragon personified based on the concept of Ragnarok, and in fact has no divinity whatsoever.

In other words, even if it appears in the present world, it doesn't need to worry about being pushed into the inner sea of ​​the star due to the exclusion of the times, and it can unleash its power without any scruples.

When the legendary Despair Dragon, which devours the world, reappears in this era, apart from Zhu Yue, probably no one can stop it. Even if Nuada reappears, he would be no match for her.

There are still three years before Nidhogg is completely destroyed. According to the original plan, Yanan actually intended to wait until the last year to rescue him.

The main concern was that although he had left a hint in Nidhogg's mind, it was only a remnant soul. It was uncertain how effective the hint would be once the other party returned to its original form.

Therefore, he planned to wait until the enemy's strength was at its weakest before going to rescue them, so as to minimize the risk.

But that's probably not possible now.

With even the King of the Gods and Zhu Yue already present, his side's strength is clearly inferior to theirs. Moreover, the enemy has only shown the tip of the iceberg so far, and more formidable enemies are bound to emerge in the future.

In this situation, the stronger Nidhogg becomes, the greater the benefit to him.

Having spent this time together, Yanan has gained a fairly good understanding of the black dragon lady's personality. He is at least 80% confident that she will stand on his side when the time comes.

With this thought in mind, Anan no longer hesitated and nodded, saying:

“Okay, I’ll go rescue your original body after I’ve dealt with Camelot.”

"That's fantastic!!" With a cheer, Nidhogg could no longer maintain his dignified and noble image, and exclaimed excitedly, "Then it's settled! You absolutely mustn't go back on your word later! Otherwise, I'll... I'll..."

"How about I call you Mom?" Yanan said with a wicked grin.

"!!"

Chapter Forty-Four: "A Person Beyond the World"

This is a dark and gloomy underground space, cold and lonely, as if even time has stopped flowing, as if you have stepped into another side of the world.

The hazy glow became the only light in this sunless world. It scattered in all directions, chaotic and complex, flickering like fireflies, as fragile as fireflies.

—If a highly skilled magician were here, he would probably be trembling with fear right now.

Because they will discover that these points of light are actually all magic runes, and the consistent frequency of their flashing proves that there is some kind of connection between them.

In the realm of magic, this situation is often referred to as a "magic node".

Magic nodes are the lifeblood of a magic circle, the foundation for its existence. Anyone with even a little knowledge of magic knows that the more magic nodes a magic circle has, the more powerful it is.

In the distant age of gods, the most advanced magic arrays had approximately seven thousand nodes.

Now, there are as many as tens of thousands of magic nodes scattered throughout this underground space!

The tall man sat cross-legged on the ground, his white cloak hanging casually behind him. His face was calm and his eyes were closed. If it weren't for the slight rise and fall of his chest, one might easily mistake him for a statue.

Suddenly, his eyelashes trembled slightly, and then his eyelids slowly lifted upwards.

Those were eyes that were clearly not human, a dazzling gold, with cold, vertical pupils; just by looking at them, one could feel immense pressure.

"Didn't I tell you not to bother me unless it's important?"

Tread-

The crisp sound of footsteps echoed in the quiet space. A woman in a white dress emerged from the darkness. Her exquisite features were almost identical to those of Eltruki. Her long, brilliant golden hair cascaded down to her waist, and the dazzling gold shimmered in her eyes like torches.

“Something unexpected happened on Camelot’s side,” Zhu Yue said. “The Dead Apostles I sent out, as well as the Divine Imaginary Species you sent out, have been completely wiped out.”

The man's expression remained calm, and he said in a composed tone, "I remember, this matter should have been handled by your container, right?"

“This has nothing to do with her.” Zhu Yue shook her head slightly. “They were just unlucky to run into the new King Camelot who pulled the sword out of the stone.”

"That little girl who was hidden away by Uther and Merlin?" The man's tone fluctuated slightly, but quickly returned to calm. "She's just a puppet created and imbued with the so-called 'ideal king's' beliefs. I don't think that's a good excuse."

"Although saying this might sound like a blow to our allies, I still have to say it: you'd better not underestimate that girl." Zhu Yue's lips curled into a slight smile. "She has drawn the ultimate weapon forged from a planet and become the 'Star Sword Wielder' chosen by Gaia."

"The Star Sword Master..." the man muttered to himself, "I never imagined Merlin could produce such a disciple."

“Besides her, King Uther’s eldest daughter, who inherited the power of the island, also appeared.” Zhu Yue said leisurely, “I’m afraid even you don’t know that woman is an incarnation of the primordial elves.”

"Morgan le Fay? Just a madwoman. Whether she inherited the [Island Power] or is some kind of primordial elf avatar, she's no match for us." The man shook his head slightly. "I remember Nuada should have participated in this operation as well."

"This is why I came to find you," Zhu Yue said in a low voice. "The one who pulled out the sword from the stone was not the Star Sword Master, but a man with black hair and black eyes named Anan. If nothing unexpected happens, the God King you resurrected is now dead at his hands."

Click—!

The golden vertical pupils suddenly burst forth with a bright light, like a bolt of lightning flashing across the dark and gloomy underground space.

However, this strange phenomenon only lasted for a brief moment before returning to calm.

The man's chest heaved, his breathing became slightly heavier, and his voice held a deep-seated anger.

"You're saying that it wasn't the puppet Merlin created that pulled out the sword from the stone, but some other guy?"

“That’s right.” Zhu Yue nodded. “When I descended into the container just now, I had a standoff with him.”

Her voice became slightly more serious, "He was a terrifying man. Even though I had never met him before, he saw through my identity very easily."

“I have no interest in these matters,” the man said coldly. “Let me see what he looks like.”

Zhu Yue waved her hand casually, and a black-haired boy wearing azure silver armor appeared out of thin air; it was none other than Yanan.