Chat group, if you have anything to say to my Holy Sword,

However, the absolute confidence hidden beneath this calmness leaves no room for doubt.

“…I’m sorry,” Anna said, pulling her hood down again.

“You don’t need to apologize.” Xiling’s voice softened slightly. As he walked past Anna, he paused briefly, reached out and gently patted Anna’s downcast head, the gesture carrying a strange, comforting power. “I know about your situation. But believe me, there’s no need for that.” Leaving these pointed words behind, Xiling didn’t linger and walked straight to the door.

At the doorway, Xiling suddenly turned around, a smile blooming on her face, and waved to everyone inside: "Alright everyone! The operation begins! You can make your own arrangements—"

Xiling's voice rose slightly at the end, tinged with a hint of mischief, "I won't wait for you guys, you know? If I've got things sorted out here, I'll be there in a flash!"

After leaving those words, Xiling's figure instantly transformed into a beam of light and vanished before everyone's eyes...

Kevin shook his head and walked over to Merlin, saying, "It seems we need to speed things up, Lord Merlin. It would be too embarrassing if he managed to get ahead of us, or if he came back and found us still on our way."

Merlin chuckled upon hearing this, "Hehe, don't worry, everyone, our speed—will not disappoint anyone." He raised his staff, the end of which tapped lightly on the ground.

Boom!

A clear yet magical ringing sound spread out. A vast yet gentle magical energy surged from Merlin, like invisible petals blooming, softly yet irresistibly enveloping Anna, Kevin, Danheng, Remian, Fujimaru Ritsuka, Mashu, and Ishtar, who was still patting her chest in relief. In a flash of light, their figures vanished as if erased by an eraser, leaving only a faint magical aftertaste in the air.

"I'm so envious. It's teleportation magic. I wonder if they'd be willing to teach it to me." The Faded One gazed at the spot where Merlin and the others had disappeared, his tone full of longing, as he walked towards the main gate.

"Well, I have some things to take care of here first. You three should be careful even in the city." After saying that, the Faded One's body was surrounded by faint purple gravity ripples, and his body floated up lightly. Then, he rushed towards the sky above Uruk City with a whoosh.

Only three girls remained in the room. Their gazes met in the air, needing no words.

Penglai Temple's Nine Heavens was the first to speak, "We need to take action too!"

Luo Tianyi and Elena nodded.

Even though Xiling and Merlin's team successfully defeated the three goddesses—no, it should be said that precisely because they were certain that Xiling and his team would win—the scene after the victory was far from celebratory.

The mother who gave birth to the sea of ​​life will follow closely behind. Her very existence, and the ocean of life that she brings, symbolizing a return to the origin, will engulf everything and bring a final catastrophe to Uruk.

Their power may be insignificant in the face of god-like beings.

But the three of them working together can still accomplish a lot.

For example—building a shelter.

A safe haven that can accommodate as many Uruk people as possible and offer a chance to survive in the face of annihilation. They don't know how effective this plan will be, but they have to try, don't they?

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Chapter 82 Quetzalcoatl's Complete Release

Have you ever heard of quest guidance?

Xiling's current premonition is the guidance of the mission.

An invisible line seemed to stretch out in front of Xiling, ending at the goddess of monsters, Gorgon!

......

"What exactly is that thing? Why does it have such power? Damn it, damn it, we absolutely cannot let that thing appear in front of Mother!" In a cave, Jingu, who looked like Enkidu, kept muttering to himself.

He realized things were getting out of control. Although things hadn't been going well for him these past few days, he discovered something that sent chills down his spine.

During the time he was chasing Merlin, a terrifying magical fluctuation came from the north. It was because of that terrifying magical fluctuation that he was momentarily stunned, which caused Merlin to disappear from his sight in the blink of an eye.

He could only vent his anger on the spot, then, driven by curiosity, he headed north. He saw the ravaged land. If that were all, he could only say that a terrifying figure had arrived, but that was all. But he sensed something within that desolate land—something powerful enough to threaten his mother. No!

It should be said that he absolutely restrained his mother's things.

How can this be?

How could such a thing possibly exist in this world?

However, no matter how much he denies it.

It exists! It has truly appeared in this era! Like the Sword of Damocles hanging over a mother's head, ready to fall at any moment!

Evil towards humanity.

Absolute control over beasts.

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it all—!!!" The deeper he thought about it, the less he could find a solution. Jin Gu's violent magic surged out of his body like a flood bursting its banks! The entire cave, along with the surrounding mountains, trembled violently, cracked, and collapsed in his rage!

It wasn't until his power leveled everything within a radius of several miles, leaving only himself standing in the center of swirling dust and turbulent magical energy, that his violent panting brought him back to his senses from his rage.

After his emotions gradually calmed down, Enkidu covered his face with his hands. "Venting here... is pointless. We must first find out! Find out what... released that attack!"

Just as he was about to put this idea into practice.

A voice echoed through the void without warning:

It seems you need further assistance.

"...It's you."

......

"Our target is just ahead." Merlin stopped, his usual relaxed smile fading slightly. He raised his hand and pointed to the structure that rose abruptly from the ground at the edge of the forest.

"I believe you all have already sensed it, haven't you? The other side has no intention of hiding anything." Merlin's voice carried a hint of solemnity.

Everyone's gaze followed the direction Merlin pointed.

An ancient and magnificent trapezoidal altar stands in a forest clearing. Beside the altar, most strikingly, is a colossal battle axe, its size so astonishing it's almost suffocating, deeply embedded in the ground!

"Hey, I want to ask, is that goddess a giant?" Kevin looked at the huge battle axe and immediately imagined a giantess wielding that huge battle axe and physically persuading them.

Upon hearing this, Merlin's signature mischievous smile returned to his face: "Haha, not at all! Quetzalcoatl's appearance is no different from that of an ordinary human woman, in fact..." Merlin deliberately dragged out his words, winking, "...she's an absolute beauty~"

"That last sentence is unnecessary, thank you."

Kevin focused his gaze on the top of the building. In the shadows, he seemed to see a figure. The moment Kevin's gaze met the figure, the being in the shadows seemed to sense him as well, and their eyes collided as if they were physical objects! However, the other party did not move at all. That posture... was more like waiting for a long-awaited challenger to take the initiative to step onto her stage.

“It seems she has seen us,” Remian said with a smile.

Danheng nodded. "And it's like they're waiting for us to take on the challenge."

Fujimaru Ritsuka and Matthew swallowed hard. They hadn't sensed anything. Would that make them seem incompetent?

"Tsk..." Ishtar also seemed a little uneasy at this moment. This god from South America... seems to be much stronger than herself.

Anna remained silent as always, only pulling her wide hood down even lower, the shadow almost completely obscuring her small face.

Merlin's smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression. "So, are you all ready? Due to some special circumstances, I cannot participate, so this battle is left to you."

Kevin, Remi'an, and Danheng almost simultaneously passed by Merlin, heading towards the altar. Their backs showed no hesitation, leaving only Kevin's words echoing in the air:

"Ah, don't worry. Leave this battle to us."

At the top of the Temple of the Sun, in the shadows.

Quetzalcoatl, one of the supreme beings in Aztec mythology of Central and South America who holds the power over the sun and life, is looking down with an extremely joyful smile at the figures emerging from the dense forest.

"Hmph~ It's finally here!" Quetzalcoatl had a feeling since this morning that something interesting would happen today.

Sure enough, here she is. Luckily, she didn't go anywhere today.

Ah ~

Looking at Kevin walking at the front, Quetzalcoatl's already radiant smile instantly became even more ardent and ecstatic, as if he had discovered a priceless treasure!

"The feeling of the sun~ It's wonderful!"

Kevin, Remian, and Danheng's gazes were also firmly fixed on the figure at the top of the altar. The undisguised, pure, and intense anticipation and excitement in the other person's eyes were transmitted to them as if they were real.

"So eager for our arrival? Looks like someone who really enjoys fighting," Dan Heng said calmly.

Remi'an nodded, her eyes already transformed into star-like pupils, as she began to analyze the other person: "As we approach, the oppressive aura she exudes is increasing in stages... the source of the power amplification."

Remian's gaze fell on the ancient, heavy rock behind Quetzalcoatl, covered with mysterious symbols. "That's it."

Just then, Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was behind them, spoke up after receiving Chaldea Roman's explanation: "That's their second Noble Phantasm, the Solar Calendar Stone, an ancient Aztec megalith representing the past, present, and future. It's the source of their power. Perhaps if we destroy that thing, we can..."

“No need. We’re here to persuade her, not to defeat her, so there’s no need,” Kevin, who was walking at the front, shook his head.

Fujimaru Ritsuka realized what Kevin meant when she heard him say that their journey was to persuade the other party, not to defeat them. If they tried to win through such means, they probably wouldn't be able to persuade them.

But... can we win? That's one of the supreme gods.

Even knowing that the strength of these individuals was definitely not simple, especially Kevin, it was still understandable to be worried about the Supreme God whose strength was unknown.

Merlin, standing at the very back, silently observed Fujimaru Ritsuka, noticing her words and her sudden realization.

In the short time it took for them to talk, they had already arrived at the base of the massive foundation of the Temple of the Sun.

At that very moment, the figure atop the altar opened his arms as if embracing a long-lost friend, a pure and genuine smile blooming on his face: "Hi! Welcome! You've come to see me, haven't you?"

“That’s right, Quetzalcoatl,” Kevin stepped forward, raising his hand to point towards the goddess high above. “We have come for you, to accomplish only one thing—”

"To persuade you."

“Hehehe…” Quetzal Koyatl let out a series of pleasant chuckles, her eyes fixed on Kevin. “You can’t convince me with your mouth, you know?” Her voice rose slightly at the end, carrying a strong sense of provocation and anticipation.

“Exactly,” Kevin said, making a pulling motion with his right hand towards his left. “So—”

Om-!

The jet-black particles instantly coalesced and condensed! A great black sword suddenly appeared in Kevin's hand! The tip of the sword was raised, pointing at the feathered serpent god at the top of the altar!

"Let's chat, goddess!"

—The Black Sword! Even freed from the runes of death, this sword had already been imbued with countless endings, its essence now the embodiment of death! After being reshaped by Xiling, this sword had become Kevin's weapon.

Upon seeing Kevin's invitation, Quetzalcoatl's smile instantly reached its peak!

endure?

No need to endure it any longer!

This is the kind of communication she craves!

"In that case—let's talk freely!!!"

Quetzal Koyatl's excited declaration had not yet completely faded—

"Master! Danger!" Mash's combat instincts instantly sounded the highest alarm! Almost instinctively, her massive cross-shaped shield instantly rose up like a fortress in front of Fujimaru Ritsuka!

Boom——! ! !

The next second, destruction struck!

An unimaginable heatwave and violent shockwave, like a dam breaking and a torrent of lava, exploded outwards from the altar!

"Ugh... So strong!" Mashu gritted her teeth, her arm muscles bulging. Even the aftershock of a single attack was terrifying!

At the very front, Kevin seemed to transform into a raging fire, his sword clashing with a strange weapon!

"Come! Let me see—how glorious your sun is!" Quetzalcoatl's fervent cry pierced the heatwave! But before she could finish speaking—

Chi!

A spear appeared before her without warning! Dan Heng had already closed in on her, his spear aimed straight at the goddess's face!

"Oh?" A hint of surprise flashed in Quetzalcoatl's eyes, but at the critical moment, he slightly tilted his head, the sharp tip of his spear grazing her golden hair! At the same time, his left foot slammed onto the black sword Kevin was chasing, using the force to perform a gorgeous and swift spinning leap, instantly widening the distance!

boom--!

The sound of the bullet leaving the barrel was very crisp.

Quetzal Coyatter sensed something and deflected the bullet with a flick of his weapon.

Quetzalcoatl looked down at Remünen, who was smiling and waving at her.

"Those eyes... are quite dangerous. Is it the ability to see through weaknesses?"

Not a fraction of a second was wasted! The space behind Quetzalcoatl, suspended in mid-air with nowhere to gain leverage, distorted—

"Wow—!"

A sharp cry rang out! A pterosaur appeared out of thin air!

Quetzalcoatl lightly touched the pterosaur's outstretched claw with the tip of his foot!

call out--!