The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

Musashi frowned. Mithra's fiery red magic was undoubtedly a deadly attack. All they could do was avoid the ignited sunfire and could not afford to be careless in the slightest.

Because if one slackens even for a moment, these terrifying flames will destroy everything, and the Servant's body will be easily cut in two.

Chapter Thirty-Four: Slaying the Serpent

The current battle situation is far from optimistic. The swords wielded by the blazing sun that appeared in this palace are imbued with solar magic, a destructive force capable of erasing everything in their path.

The scorching flames were even visible on the pristine white carriage, radiating light and heat, or perhaps forming a storm of fire.

"To kill him, I'm afraid only you, Saber, can do it. Only your sword has the power to extinguish the sun."

Rider's voice, devoid of emotion, emanated from beneath her helmet; compared to Miyamoto Musashi, Rider seemed more at ease.

Rider seemed detached from the swords and warhammers swinging at her, and each time she returned her weapons to defend, she was able to unleash the released lightning magic to strike the white carriage.

However, the effect was not very good. When lightning collided with the magic of the sun, the final result was often that the sun's brilliance evaporated everything in its way.

Meanwhile, Miyamoto Musashi, standing to the side, appeared to be focused on defense, wielding his two katana and displaying the Niten Ichi-ryu style.

Niten Ichi-ryu is a swordsmanship that moves with the sword and changes with the situation. When facing such a powerful enemy, one really needs to calm oneself, pursue the Way of Zero, and seek that slim chance of victory.

Before that, Musashi's twin swords could barely block the swinging weapons, and the fierce fire prevented him from being defeated in one blow.

The only chance of victory lay with the Martial Venerable and the sword in his hand, and only the Martial Venerable's direct confrontation with him revealed the power to contend with him.

The Heavenly Cloud Sword, when unleashed, was able to cut down the flaming arrows that were shot out. In the clash with other weapons, it was able to hold its own and even shake the opponent to some extent.

Of course, this is also because the incarnation of the sun in front of us is in a state of fighting against three opponents, and its power is not concentrated at one point, but is dispersed in various places.

"Although there are quite a few of them, the actual power they can exert is not much, and they are not even comparable to the three riders who challenged the magnificent temple in the skies above Tokyo in the past."

Wuzun could be considered on par with Old Sword, but only marginally. If you judge Old Sword purely by its performance, as written by Sakurai, it could indeed have cleaved through everyone present.

After all, apart from the Martial God, none of the people present could muster A+ level firepower against a city-level enemy. And the old Golden Sword, with its sheath removed, could truly cut down Paracelsus, who had unleashed his Noble Phantasm, without even needing to be released.

Musashi, standing to the side, also possessed first-rate skills, while Ushi Gozen seemed to be putting in a lot of effort without actually doing anything. After all, her true trump card, the Noble Phantasm, had not yet been used, and most of her power was concentrated in that Noble Phantasm.

Kiso Yoshinaka was also at a loss for fighting power at the moment, while Zhou Yu outside was still struggling to deal with the situation.

Upon waking, Manshu did not allow Zhou Yu to calmly place his warships outside. The giant serpent that had been summoned and was coiled above the palace was given a command, shooting flames overflowing with the magic of the sun from its eyes to destroy all those who harbored ill will towards this place.

Zhou Yu had already prepared a warning when he saw the snake circling above the palace begin to move, but when the magical light was emitted, he immediately commanded the warship to begin its operation.

Although this ship looks rather bulky and not very flexible, its importance is not that great, since it can be summoned repeatedly.

When using a Noble Phantasm, one can easily summon a considerable number of ships, using them as cannon fodder.

The same applies to Zhou Yu's evasion here; when the warships couldn't turn around in time, he summoned new warships in front of him.

The ship was torn apart by the sunlight, which bought enough time for it to move away.

However, such pointless consumption was certainly meaningless. Zhou Yu immediately drew his bow and shot at the sacred snake. Zhou Yu's full-force shot was enough to cause an explosion that could destroy houses.

However, he does seem somewhat lacking here, but he himself is not a pure martial arts fighter, which is understandable.

However, Zhou Yu's own rating is also Top level. Although his performance is relatively average and his setting is incomplete, which makes him seem a bit weak, he is indeed a genuine Top.

There aren't many Top players in this cup competition. Even if someone is ranked below Top, they're still Top. At worst, they'll just be grouped with Yuan Dapao and become a Top disgrace.

He also possesses certain support abilities, which can be considered as providing some assistance to the boar servants present, enabling them to continue their valiant fight.

"This snake is far more agile than us. If we continue, we'll probably exhaust all our strength and be wiped out in one blow."

The exchange between the two lasted for several rounds, after which Zhou Yu made his judgment and spoke to Zheng Chenggong.

"Master, allow me to reveal one of my trump cards."

If we don't use our Noble Phantasm, we will not be able to escape this situation. At most, the fireballs can only reduce the scales of the Holy Serpent, but what good is it if we only shoot off a few scales?

Unable to harm the root, unable to reach the core, the result was that when the magic power was exhausted, the last ship was destroyed by the holy serpent and died in the air.

"Alright, let them see what you're capable of, Archer!"

Zheng Chenggong nodded and smiled with delight, raising his right hand without hesitation to reveal his command seal.

It was a command spell composed of three spinning birds. As Zheng Chenggong gave his approval, the command spell in his hand emitted light, and then one of them disappeared.

"Ah……"

Seeing Zheng Chenggong's decisiveness, Zhou Yu, who had been looking at Zheng Chenggong from the side, turned back and chuckled softly.

"...It seems that I am no longer needed to lend a hand. Resolute, courageous, and forging ahead, that is my lord."

Zhou Yu held his bow and arrow horizontally forward, and the bow vanished in the flames. Then, he waved his right hand forward, chanting the words to unleash the true name of his Noble Phantasm.

"Roar! — The Scourge of Red Cliff, Cradle of Hell!"

As the sound of releasing the true name of the Noble Phantasm filled the air, the smoke of burning fire filled the air, along with the sound of flames burning wood.

In the blink of an eye, the clear blue sky turned into a gloomy night, and the land of Ueno beneath our feet transformed into a sea full of ships.

Ships linked together by iron chains were being burned by raging fire; the boundless flames and the wreckage of the ships created a scene of hellish devastation.

This is Zhou Yu's treasure, a grand magic that recreates the scene of the Battle of Red Cliffs and is similar to but not quite a fixed barrier.

If we were to draw a comparison, it would be similar to Nero's Golden Theater, a Noble Phantasm that can designate a target to enter and exclude irrelevant personnel, and its effect is not much different from that of a Reality Marble.

On the roaring surface of the Red Cliff River, Zhou Yu's warship, which had been soaring through the air, fell into the water. The rampaging sacred serpent also fell from the sky, crashing into the wreckage of the ships that had been burned by flames.

Even when flames coiled around it, the snake paid no heed. Its only targets were those it deemed malicious madmen after receiving orders from Manju.

The sacred serpent Uraeus is a symbol of Egyptian royal power and also the guardian of Egypt and the protector of the Pharaoh.

Because it will ruthlessly use violence, single-mindedly destroying its malicious enemies.

The sun's rays swept away the wreckage of ships that blocked its path with terrifying speed, and were about to rush straight towards the warship where Zhou Yu was located.

But this is where Zhou Yu's treasure is located. In this reconstructed Battle of Red Cliffs scene, everything is under his free control.

Chains stretched out from the sea, attempting to bind the serpent. Then the ship, also bound by chains, crashed down upon the sacred serpent.

The ever-growing chains coiled around it one after another, attempting to bind the sacred serpent to the sea, turning it into a prisoner to be slaughtered by Zhou Yu.

Furthermore, the flow of energy carried by the chains not only caused physical collisions but also a series of explosions. 2/{

Each of these ships is equivalent to the power of a D-rank Noble Phantasm. Although each one may not be considered extremely powerful, the sheer number of them—dozens or even hundreds—makes a difference.

The successive explosions shattered the serpent's defenses, leaving its magically formed body mangled and broken, but this also ignited the holy serpent's fury.

The dazzling sunlight rose over the sea, and the entire Red Cliff seemed to be steamed by the flames. The chains were melted and the ships were shattered.

The sacred serpent, with unparalleled rage, transformed into a furious sun, ready to recreate the story of Egypt's past destruction and utterly shatter the magical landscape of Red Cliff before them.

Zhou Yu, who lacked divinity, was not immune to the sacred serpent's harm, making it somewhat difficult for him to deal with the snake before him.

Even having only D-level divinity might be better, but without any divinity, one can only choose to dodge and block, not daring to take a hit from the snake.

Fortunately, the barrier at Chibi can unleash a considerable amount of power. This barrier can only be dispelled when Zhou Yu exhausts his magic power or when the designated enemy dies.

Therefore, one side must inevitably be defeated before the spectacle of Red Cliffs here truly comes to an end.

Zhou Yu simultaneously hindered the Holy Serpent's attacks while launching a continuous bombardment.

The battle lasted a considerable amount of time, and both sides were completely exhausted. The once radiant holy serpent, which resembled the rising sun, appeared dim, and its body had even lost more than a third of its original size.

Zhou Yu's face was also covered in sweat; the excessive use and expenditure of magic power caused his magic circuits to constantly transmit pain.

Even his Master, Masahiro, was not having an easy time. The burning pain in his magic circuits forced him to use a wooden stick to support himself and prevent himself from collapsing.

"It's time to end this, you sacred and powerful serpent. Today it seems to be a reenactment of the story of our ancestor, but alas, it cannot replicate such a great undertaking."

With only this last bit of magic remaining, Zhou Yu stood on his warship, raising his right hand toward the sky.

Zhou Yu was able to control this barrier made of great magic, and could freely control explosions, fire, chains, and ships.

Therefore, the most powerful firepower could be unleashed, which would naturally result in the explosion and destruction of the entire Red Cliff.

The ship was hooked by chains and continued to crash into the giant snake, followed by a deafening explosion rising from the water.

The barrier at Chibi shattered instantly, leaving only Zhou Yu's warships soaring in the air. The sacred serpent, which had been burning with the fire of the sun, was completely transformed into specks of magical light amidst the explosion.

Zhou Yu exhausted all his magical power, using continuous bombardment in conjunction with a final strike to finally bring down the sacred serpent that had been coiled above the palace, accumulating magical power.

"They're being held back inside too, it's the same sun... it seems we have to stop here for today."

Seeing that the situation in the palace was still at a stalemate, and that Kiso Yoshinaka could only rest on the side, Zhou Yu knew that the matter could not be accomplished today.

"However, the snake used to destroy Edo has also been defeated. The enemy probably won't be able to use it again for a while. Perhaps we should consider a temporary retreat."

9. "Let's go downstairs and inform Miyamoto Iori and the others first, otherwise we won't be able to contact the other Servants in the palace."

As the barrier opened, the other Masters on the ship were naturally sent down. Such a crucial trump card could be kept hidden from others if there was no need to reveal it.

"Today's consumption has indeed been great. Although the unclaimed Rider has not shown up, it should be unable to directly destroy Edo for the time being. We should rest and recover before launching an attack again."

(ii) Regarding the current magical power, it seems that even Noble Phantasms cannot be unleashed. The chances of victory against that guy are slim. I will pass this message to the Servants who have gone to petition, instructing them to withdraw after defeating the guards who are supposedly the incarnation of Mithra.

After exchanging words with Si below, Dorothea agreed and contacted her servant, Koga Saburo, through magic.

Although Assassin hadn't shown himself at all, he had indeed sneaked up and reached a deeper area.

3. As an assassin, he is at least quite skilled as an Assassin. Among all the Assassins, there should only be a handful who can defeat him.

"Mithras? You recognize the divine power summoned by the masterless Rider, but can you recognize his identity?"

Upon hearing the address Dorothea used, Miyamoto Iori pressed for details.

“You should also know about Mithras. Manichaeism also has people who worship him. The Parthians call him Miheryazde and regard him as the light that appears when people are in trouble, and the creator of the spirit of all life.”

"But this guy invoked the power of Mithras and used Egyptian divine power, which makes it impossible for me to determine his identity."

Dorothea shook her head, unable to give an answer, though she did have a guess in her mind.

"Do you want to retreat?"

The servants inside the palace also received the message, so the Martial Lord did not hesitate any longer. He raised the Ame-no-Murakumo sword above his head, and the power of nature gathered there.

However, this time the power unleashed was not the force of a flood, but a raging storm used to extinguish flames and sweep away grass.

Chapter Thirty-Five: Sacrificial Offerings

There is a story like this in the experiences of Takeru in Japan.

The warrior, heading east, arrived in the land of Sagami, where the local tribal leader deceived him by saying that a wild god lived in the swamp.

Upon learning of the existence of the Desolate God, the Martial Venerable immediately took up the Ama-no-Kurakumo Sword, intending to go and subdue the Desolate God.

Unexpectedly, this was just a lie. As soon as the Martial Venerable entered the wilderness, the local tribal leader immediately set fire to the surrounding haystacks, intending to burn the Martial Venerable to death there.