Hyperdimensional Player

Chapter 119 God of Forging! God of Craftsmen! God of Wine

The night is broken.

What Duncan held in his hand at this moment was no longer the Sword of Promised Victory, but a holy sword that was essentially the 'Faith of Avalon'.

The guardian fairies used the faith of Avalon to forge the holy sword and scabbard, but it can only be unsealed in the hands of the true King of Britain, who can control the power of Avalon's faith with the authority of the king and truly demonstrate the powerful force of the artifact level.

Of course, the Gwanu in front of Duncan is not an unknown god.

It can be said that the gods who can survive to this day are not simple!
When teams of green knights invaded the sanctuary, warriors holding black swords in the deepest part of the dark jungle also took out bottles of unique wine. They opened the bottles and drank from them. The rich aroma of the wine filled the air, and even Duncan couldn't help but be moved.

The next second, these black sword warriors all entered a state of frenzy.

Behind Duncan, the guardian fairy, Thetis, whispered, "It's the wine of immortality!"

"Gwanu is the face of Goibunyu."

"He is a member of the Tuatha de Danann, the god of forging in Irish legend. Goibnyu once forged a silver prosthetic limb for the god of war, Nuada, and he also created the Sword of Immortality."

"In addition, the magic spear of Dagda, the leader of the Tuatha de Danann, was also forged by Him. It is said that it can fight on its own and kill nine people every time it is swung."

"His oath spell is [guaranteed to succeed]."

In Irish legend, the Tuatha de Danann maintained their immortality by regularly drinking his wine, which was only distributed at the 'Feast of Immortality' (a ritual miracle of the pantheon).
Goibunu, along with his two brothers, Luhta, god of carpentry, and Kredne, god of silversmiths, formed the Celtic triad of craftsmen. However, their presence gradually faded, with only the Scottish deity known as Gwanu still retaining a sanctuary.

Unlike other mythological systems, the Tuatha de Danann descended upon Ireland in the mists, and the era of the God-Kings ended when they were defeated by the mortal Milesians (the ancestors of the Irish), forcing the Tuatha de Danann to retreat into the 'other world - Tirnanor'.

This marked the end of the Irish mythological era. From then on, the Tuatha de Danann changed from secular "rulers" to hidden elves, symbolizing the transition from the mythological era to the human era.

The priesthood of Gwanu is quite complex.

He possesses the authority of the god of blacksmiths and crafts. According to legend, the weapons he forges never miss their target (similar to a guaranteed hit), and he also possesses certain duties as a god of wine. In mythology, he can bestow fine wine on warriors to make them brave and fearless and heal their wounds.

As for the Black Sword Warriors, whose astonishing combat skills Duncan had long heard of, they were part of Gwanu's temple army. Their weapons were more likely to hit the enemy's vital points. However, due to the harsh repression in the real world, the Black Sword Warriors were not as exaggerated as the legends said.

In the battle a few days ago, those Black Sword Warriors were all annihilated by the Gallic Oathed Warriors.

In Kulin's words, it's a little difficult to deal with.

At that time, the veterans of the British Empire Legion covered the enemy with javelin fire, and then the Gallic Oathed Warriors launched a war cry and took them away in one wave, with only a few casualties.

In the mythological era, the Gallic Oath Warriors were the top troops in the same echelon as the Spartan warriors, and were slightly stronger than the Black Sword Warriors.

——Black Sword Warrior (Sanctuary Guardian) (Hit Enhancement) (Eternal Wine) (Berserker) (Three-star silver-gray)!

There was a loud sound of a hammer hitting iron felt.

At the end of Duncan's sight, a burly and ferocious figure gradually emerged. He was about three meters tall, like a giant, wearing heavy armor, holding a huge iron hammer, and behind his back was a spear emitting a cursed aura.

——Gwanu (God of Blacksmiths) (God of Crafts) (God of Winemaking) (Wine of Immortality) (The curse will hit) (Forger of Artifacts) [Golden Skull Mark]!
He let out a deep sigh.

Then, the burly god raised the huge hammer in his hand, looked at Duncan in front of him, and said in a deep voice: "King of Britain - Duncan?"

"I thought that in the foreseeable future, the person in the final showdown would be Michael!"

"But I didn't expect it to be you."

Dragon Slayer - Saint George.

According to legend, he was once believed to be the human incarnation of the angel Saint Michael. In English culture, he is a guardian and one of the saints who will help the church replace the old faith in the future.

As a deity, Gwanu can certainly try to peer into the future, but in the predicted future, his enemies are all Saint Michael.

And that was one or two hundred years later.

Duncan has rewritten the history of the Middle Ages. All the future predictions made by gods and wizards have become invalid. Gwanu did not wait for the angels and saints of the church, but waited for the rapidly rising King of Britain - Duncan.

A breeze blew by.

Behind Duncan, thousands of Green Knights of Avalon lowered their masks, drew their swords, held their shields high, and formed into lines of steel battle.

At the rear of both wings, shadows of spirits emerged, and then the spirits of Avalon transformed into a group of nimble war horses. With the black dragon flags fluttering in the air, some of the Green Knights of Avalon jumped on their horses. One of the Green Knights, who was obviously dressed as a Sarmatian, looked up at the ice dragon circling in the sky, roared, and raised the dragon flag high in preparation for an attack.

"Lager Knights!"

"Come with me!"

War horses are galloping!

When Duncan's order was given, the Sarmatian dragon-banner cavalry on both wings rushed out. One of them even looked familiar. It was Euphis, who was in charge of guarding the castle when the Kingdom of Camelot was destroyed. He had now become a green knight commander, holding high the fluttering flag and cooperating with the infantry knights to fight against the black sword warriors who were roaring and rushing towards them.

The Sanctuary of Wagnur is very similar to Avalon, both are mysterious islands surrounded by a light mist.

Behind Duncan.

One by one, the guardian fairies of Avalon switched into combat form. Some wore gorgeous skirts and armor, some flew in the air like witches, and some cast druidic transformation spells, appearing in different demigod forms.

——Thetis (Demigod) [Four-star Gold].

——Moreno (Demigod) [Four-star Gold].

——Gridon (Demigod) [Four-star Gold].

There are a total of six Guardian Fairies of Avalon, but only three of them are dressed in melee skirts and armor.

According to legend, there are nine of them in total, but some have gradually disappeared. However, they are still a whole, and can even merge into a divine form with many consciousnesses.

Three is a special number in Celtic belief.

There was actually only one goddess in Avalon, who was divided into three, and three became nine, which gave rise to the saying of nine guardian fairies.

In addition, Thetis is a fused guardian fairy of Avalon, who is a fusion of the two fairies Titon and Tito.

It can be understood that Thetis has a twin personality.

The existence of gods is extremely special and cannot be understood from a conventional human perspective. Just like the personality aspects of the three goddesses Athena, Minerva and Sulis, the guardian fairies of Avalon are actually the products of personality differentiation.

If necessary, and if faith wanes, the powerful Lady of the Lake can merge with them and become one of the nine guardian fairies.

It's a way of surviving.

Avalon of the Mists is a fusion, essentially a nature worship of the Spirit Elves.

Because Duncan had changed the foundations of their faith, they were now somewhat like variations of the Faunus.

This is not familiar to everyone, but there is a god that many people are familiar with, Silvanus, the Father of Oak, who is an important natural god in Roman religion.

In Roman mythology, Silvanus loved to play the pan flute, and was accompanied by fauns and nymphs.

This person is not the main god, but he occupies an important position in the daily life of ordinary people.

Of course, Silvanus's faith in reality was severed long ago.

He is a being born from the fusion of primitive gods, Greek gods and Gaulish gods, so many legends have the characteristics of Druidism.

If one looks deeper, the guardian fairies of Avalon can now be seen as the successors of Silvanus or Faunus, that is, possessing both nature and agriculture.

Because the guardian fairies of Avalon were able to be promoted from natural secondary gods such as nymphs, elves, and spirits, they are the product of the fusion of Roman beliefs and Celtic beliefs after the empire conquered Britain.

But what can be said about the guardian fairies? They were a little weak. They only managed to stand up after holding onto Duncan's thighs.

Now it is all maintained by an 'agricultural' priesthood.

Before Duncan supported them, they did not have a proper priesthood and relied entirely on the worship of pure natural spirits to survive, leading a miserable life.

The nine guardian fairies cannot even make up the full staff.

Now they have stood up. At least most of the guardian fairies have become demigods and share the same "agriculture" priesthood. In the future, they can move in the direction of Silvanus and incorporate concepts such as forests, animal husbandry, and wilderness.

The Avalon faith successfully transformed and went public by relying on Duncan. Now the guardian fairies are the original shareholders. First, everyone will share the agricultural priesthood and make other plans in the future. Now they are just trying to protect Duncan!
The battle had just broken out.

Six guardian fairies stood guard on Duncan's left and right, and one of them even held a healing spell in her hand at all times.

This is Avalon’s golden thigh!

clang!
The sword of vowed victory burst into sparks.

Duncan was knocked back over ten meters, his feet leaving two furrows on the ground. Directly in front of him, Gwanu stood in shock. The incarnation of the god flexed his wrist, lowered the massive hammer, and looked at the rapidly healing wound on his wrist. He exclaimed in amazement, "Giant's strength?"

"An interesting mortal."

"The last time I encountered an enemy capable of fighting me head-on was during the war between the Tuatha de Danann and the Fomor (sea giants)."

"You seem to possess the power of the giants from the Norse pantheon."

The burly blacksmith god looked at Duncan curiously and said slowly, "Are you Odin's illegitimate son?" You wouldn't have thought this god was quite talkative.

Duncan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. The Scabbard of Avalon was taking effect, and all his injuries would recover rapidly. He had obviously dodged the enemy's attack, but for some reason, he was still hit. He could only barely use the Sword of Promised Victory to parry.

At this moment, Duncan's knuckles were cracked, but the wound healed rapidly and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

He stared at Gwanu before him, changed his grip from one hand to two, and swung his sword into position. He said slowly, "Is this a sure hit?"

Correcting the trajectory, right? Automatically locking the attack trajectory, right?
Cheating, right?
Scottish mythology has many weapons that are sure to hit the target, some of which can even target the heart.

Gwanu had the appearance of a middle-aged man with thick hair and beard, and was as burly as a lump of iron. He said calmly, "The curse will definitely work!"

"The artifacts I forge all possess the power of guaranteed success."

"I just peeked into your future."

"Mortal, you seem to have a connection with the magic spear I forged. Did that magic spear end up in your hands?"

Duncan took a deep breath.

The next second, his figure suddenly disappeared from the spot, and he rushed in front of Gwanu like a flash. The sword of vowed victory turned into light and shadow and slashed down. Clang, the earth cracked, and the terrifying force shattered the rocks under his feet. Even the burly Gwanu was suppressed and knelt on one knee.

This is not the power of ordinary people!

Duncan entered the Holy Land at such a fast speed that it was almost impossible to catch him with the naked eye. Only a fleeting afterimage could be seen.

The heavy hammer created a gust of wind!
clang!
Duncan's figure leaped with the force, and when he reappeared, he was already more than ten meters in the air. He held the holy sword in both hands and slashed down. The terrifying brute force caused the ground beneath the feet of the two men to suddenly collapse, and the air wave was like a shock wave that repelled other people nearby.

Gwanu swung the hammer backhand, and Duncan was knocked back in a terrifying sonic boom. The earth trembled, and a lava-like flame gushed out.

clang!
Sparks exploded.

Duncan's figure flipped in the air, parrying and taking advantage of the force. When he landed, the area dozens of meters in front of him had turned into a furnace-like pool of fire.

But a wound deep enough to see the bone had appeared on Gwanu's right shoulder at some point, and the gorgeous silver helmet was shattered. The sword of promised victory had cut through his armor.

When dealing with this enemy, you can only parry and block, you can't dodge, so its strength is a bit buggy.

It has a bit of a conceptual stance, and is naturally resistant to the agile evasive fighting technique.

Fortunately, Duncan's parrying and blocking abilities are close to the master level, which means that he can dodge successfully without losing blood. However, when parrying and blocking, the enemy's brute force is too terrifying, and will still cause certain injuries.

The Raven Queen, Triss, couldn't join the fight for a while. She couldn't dodge and was completely unable to block or parry.

This spell is sure to hit and is very effective against mages.

"Can a mortal possess such amazing fighting skills?"

"Can this sword actually cut through the divine armor forged by my brother?"

A trace of anger gradually emerged on Gvanu's face. He removed the cursed spear from behind him and shredded his armor, exposing his chest. His pupils had turned blood red without anyone noticing. He panted slightly, like a beast suppressing its rage, and roared, "I wanted to chat with you a little longer. After all, most of the Tuatha de Danann have gone to the other world, and it's really boring for me to stay here alone."

"But you're so boring!"

Roar!
Gwanu roared to the sky and tore the armor on his body apart. His muscles, which were as thick as mountains, exploded, blood-like lines appeared, and indigo totem tattoos covered his burly body, extending along his neck and to both sides of his cheeks, as if he was a primitive half-human, half-beast demon.

In an instant, the god had transformed into a ferocious god with a face as crazy and ferocious as a beast!

This is His true face.

Celtic beliefs advocated blood and human sacrifices. Even the Sons of Light slaughtered a large number of mortals. The Picts offered blood sacrifices to their gods, and Gwanu had no idea how many human and living sacrifices he had enjoyed.

"This is so true!"

Duncan finally said calmly, "To fight me while wearing the outer shell of a god is far too arrogant!"

From beginning to end.

The face that Gwanu revealed was just the outer skin of a statue. Only now did he reveal his true form as a blood sacrifice to the old god.

This entity is like the face of Odin as the King of the Wild Hunt, symbolizing the essence of a part of the gods. The more the gods enjoy blood sacrifices and human sacrifices, the more they will show their primitive, violent and bestial side.

In this regard, the gods of ancient Greece and Rome did not have such bestial appearances.

Because the guardian fairies of Avalon enjoy fewer blood sacrifices, they have evolved from early primitive gods to today's legendary fairies. Recently, they have even gained a touch of maternal dignity and kindness, and are no longer as charming and seductive as they were at the beginning.

Gods also have to adapt to the changes of the times and follow the needs of mortals.

The Rise of Avalon was personally directed by Duncan, and even the most basic druidic doctrines were changed. They provide whatever mortals need.

"Crazy!!!"

Blood surged from Gwanu's massive body. It was the blood of the sacrifice, which had seeped into his body. Civilization and barbarism intertwined to form his divine features. He roared furiously, "Mortal!"

"Let the gods behind you show themselves!"

"If you want to sever my faith in sacrifice in the mortal world, you alone are not enough."

Duncan remained calm and composed, saying, "That's exactly what I meant."

Sonorous!

The Sword of Promised Victory cuts through the cracks in the other world with faith. Accompanied by a desolate horn sound, three Valkyries in bird-winged golden helmets descend in a fighting posture.

It is impossible to summon Odin. With Duncan's current prestige, the most he can do is summon the Valkyrie to help.

"Valkyrie?"

"not enough!"

Gwanu roared to the heavens, "I am the god of craftsmen! I am the god of forging! I am the god of wine who brews the wine of immortality!"

"You guys want to kill God?"

clang!
A heroic female figure streaked across the sky, accompanied by a light spear that fell from the sky. Gwanu groaned instantly, and a horrifying bloody hole appeared on his chest.

——Sulis (God of Resurrection) (Aspect of Minerva) (Aspect of Athena) (Healing) (Health) (War) (Victory) (Crafts) [Golden Skull Mark]!
The wine of eternal life flows like blood.

Gwanu took a half step back, hammer in one hand, spear in the other, and danced wildly to force back the incarnation of the goddess Sulis. He raised his head and drank heavily, laughing wildly, "So it was you!"

"Hahaha!"

"This is interesting! Only such a powerful enemy is worthy of sending me to the other world!"

In Celtic mythology, the dead gods will be resurrected in the afterlife. They are the Sons of Danu, but at that time they will lose the foundation of their faith in the real world and can no longer leave the afterlife and enter the real world.

boom!
Endless blood and energy boiled behind Gwanu, and the divine power that had been maintained by blood and human sacrifices for thousands of years completely erupted. He was like a violent primitive god, waving an iron hammer and flying dozens of meters into the air, smashing heavily on the incarnation of the goddess Sulis.

within dimensional space.

Duncan's expression was solemn as he said in a serious tone, "Unlock the mythical form!"

Click!

As if something was broken, a strong bloody aura emerged from the body of human No. 1, and the shackles of the laws of reality were broken one after another.

"Blood of the Holy Grail Unlocked!"

"The power of gluttony is unlocked!"

"Giant power unlocked!"

"Dragon Bloodline Unlocked!"

"Untiring Booze, Great Rage Fusion, Untiring Rage Unlocked!"

"Military Weapon Master breaks through critical point! ...Legendary combat skills unlocked!..."

"Arrow Saint unlocked!"

"Mythical Ability - Law of Causality: Guaranteed Arrow Unlocked!"

"Killing Heart unlocked!... Intimidation and Fear Gaze transformed into Death Gaze!... Destiny Epic unlocked!... Transformed into Destiny Power!..."

"The protection of the gods is transformed into the chosen people of the gods."

"Human form number one switches to the mythical template [Immortal] form!"

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