Do you think this world is serious?

Vita couldn't resist reaching out and pinching Anila's cheek, which made Anila's tense face relax a little.

Beside him, Alaya consciousness had already released a detection-type super-level magic, thoroughly understanding the situation of the city.

"The detection results have been confirmed; only one target matching the criteria was found, located in the area shrouded in flames."

Before the words were finished, the magic circle that appeared in Alaya consciousness's hand quietly changed, transforming from a detection-type magic to a long-range bombardment-type super-level magic. At the same time, it asked in a low voice, "Alaya consciousness has deployed super-level magic, which is expected to completely wipe out the area shrouded in flames, with a deviation probability of only 1%."

Since calculating the transcendental magic, Alaya consciousness has always started with transcendental magic when encountering enemies. It first aims at the enemy with transcendental magic that is enough to completely destroy them, and then asks Chen Xiuming whether to attack.

Chen Xiuming was initially surprised, but now he has gotten used to Alaya consciousness's "fighting style".

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Chapter 203 [The Knights of Apocalypse: "War"] Zofia.

Chen Xiuming reached out and pressed down on Alaya-vijnana's wrist, saying, "Alaya-vijnana, there's no need to forcibly erase that place. I still need to 'subdue' Zofia."

"The instruction has been confirmed. The Alaya consciousness has fallen silent and awaits your command at any time."

Before the words were finished, the magic circle in Alaya consciousness's palm faded and disappeared.

Chen Xiuming looked around, his gaze sweeping over the slowly leaping flames. As if sensing the will contained within those flames, he couldn't help but chuckle.

"Let's go—the host here is welcoming us."

As soon as Chen Xiuming finished speaking, countless flames burst forth from the ruins, forming a dazzling and blazing trail of fire, seemingly inviting Chen Xiuming and the others to a specific place.

Cecilia instinctively took Chen Xiuming's arm and asked in a low voice, "Darling, shall we go directly to see her?"

This city is unlike the one where Revy lived. Many creatures hide beneath the ruins, but there is only one human among them: Zoffy, the leader of the Knights of the Apocalypse War.

The "master of this place" that Chen Xiuming just mentioned actually refers to Zofia.

"Of course, if we want to solve Zofia's problem, it's inevitable that we'll have to fight her."

Although the power of the Saintess has the ability to suppress Honkai energy, it cannot suppress it out of thin air; it must come into contact with the opponent to exert its ability to suppress Honkai energy.

Furthermore, Chen Xiuming wanted to test just how strong he had become.

Having had relationships with various girls and experienced numerous sexual encounters, his physique is now slightly stronger than Cecilia's, not to mention the Honkai energy within him.

True.

Chen Xiuming still cannot reach the level of the End Kiana, Janna, Alaya Consciousness and Delta, but he should have surpassed the level of Levi, and may be able to confront ordinary Herrschers head-on.

—Wendy is not an ordinary Herrscher.

When she unleashes her full power, Wendy can trigger a planetary "death wave" like the Herrscher of the End, something Chen Xiuming cannot contend with in his current state.

Under the moonlight, Chu Yang grasped the hem of Chen Xiuming's clothes. Although she did not speak, her delicate face was filled with worry and unease.

Chen Xiuming reached out and gently patted the back of her hand, silently soothing her worries and anxieties.

Zofia is the strongest of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and can serve as a "test stone" to help Chen Xiuming determine his current level of strength.

In contrast, Vita and Wendy didn't seem as worried.

The former believes that Kiana of the End cannot stand by and watch Chen Xiuming get into trouble, while the latter is confident in protecting Chen Xiuming, or at least is certain that she can forcibly take Chen Xiuming away at a critical moment.

As for Anila, she wouldn't worry about such things at all, after all, she had personally witnessed Kiana's destruction of human civilization.

The flames leaping in the ruins were like energetic sprites, joyfully guiding Chen Xiuming and the others to the city center.

……

Before long, Chen Xiuming and his group approached the city's central area and saw the current situation there.

Flames, like a crimson dragon, meandered through the once bustling square, twisted embers swaying in the flames, mingling with molten steel bars to create an apocalyptic melody.

The sky here is no longer blue; it has been distorted by the intense heat of the flames and stained a scorched orange-red, as if even the heavens themselves are telling of the ferocity of these flames.

The ruins of the building no longer resembled the desolate remains of broken walls; instead, they were melted and stuck together like jelly.

A wave of heat swept in, accompanied by scorching hot winds, as if the city were making its final cry.

Stepping into this fiery ruin, even the sound of one's own footsteps and heartbeat seemed to be distorted.

The city's former prosperity and vitality had been completely burned away, leaving only the distorted and scorching atmosphere of destruction, like a final judgment scroll, mercilessly unfolding before Chen Xiuming and the others.

Unfortunately, Chen Xiuming and the others had all seen far larger and more tragic scenes of destruction, so they were not moved by it.

Amidst the ruins, a petite girl with orange hair and red eyes, clad in armor, stood quietly, with a semi-transparent light screen floating above her head, visible only to Chen Xiuming and Levi.

—Zofia, from the Knights of the Apocalypse.

Zofia's most striking feature is undoubtedly the orange-red greatsword in front of her. The greatsword, which is almost as tall as her, not only accentuates her petite stature but also makes her look more ferocious.

Her attire was more like a "skirt armor" than "armor," with a fiery red skirt extending from her waist, resembling a slowly burning flame.

Seemingly sensing Chen Xiuming and the others, Zofia, who stood like a statue, immediately looked at them, her fiery red eyes instantly igniting with intense fighting spirit.

Clang!

Zofia gripped the hilt of the orange-red greatsword and pulled it from the ground.

Only then could Chen Xiuming and the others see the full appearance of the orange-red giant sword. It did not look like it was forged by craftsmen at all, but rather seemed to be cast directly from lava.

“Lord Chen Xiuming, Zofia’s weapon is called the ‘War Greatsword,’ a ‘herited weapon’ reserved only for the commander of the War Knights.”

Revy gave a detailed explanation of the "War Greatsword" and the techniques Zofia possessed.

Since the war greatsword serves as the "inherited weapon" of the War Knights, it naturally possesses incredible power.

Just as its appearance seems to be cast from lava, touching the War Sword is like touching real lava, unless it is recognized by the War Sword, or even directly igniting an inextinguishable flame.

"Lord Chen Xiuming, do you need my assistance?"

"Not for now, let me try it myself first."

Chen Xiuming's words were not only directed at Levi, but also a message to Kiana of the End not to rush into action.

Upon hearing this, Revy nodded slightly, while Kiana, after comparing the difference in strength between herself and Zofia and confirming that she could instantly suppress Zofia, silently nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Zofia had already raised her war sword and was quietly watching Chen Xiuming and the others, seemingly waiting for them to launch an attack, without taking the initiative to attack.

Chen Xiuming strode toward Zofia, and with a clench of his hand, a golden short spear materialized.

Zofia is very powerful, so Chen Xiuming will go all out, even his weapon is directly formed from the power of the saintess.

In addition, he also condensed seven golden Honkai energy chains as a means to assist in the attack.

Seeing Chen Xiuming approach her, Zofia immediately realized that Chen Xiuming was her "opponent". She stomped the ground and attacked Chen Xiuming like a cannonball. Her war sword was as light as a feather, and with a dull whistling sound, she slashed down at Chen Xiuming.

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Chapter 204 This move is called American Iaijutsu!

Chen Xiuming hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not choose to directly block Zofia's slash.

It is currently unclear how strong Zofia is, and the momentum from her charge will amplify the power of her strikes, leaving Chen Xiuming with no choice but to avoid her attacks for now.

Seeing Chen Xiuming move to the side to avoid her slash, Zofia suddenly defied common sense, her massive war sword abruptly changing from a slash to a sweeping motion.

The orange-red blade, accompanied by a dull whistling sound, seemed to cleave through a scorching wave, even the sharp blade wind was tinged with the heat, pointing directly at Chen Xiuming's face.

Chen Xiuming dared not be careless and immediately bent down to dodge the attack of the war sword. At the same time, he manipulated the Honkai energy chains to intercept the war sword and thrust the golden short spear at Zofia's abdomen.

The Honkai energy chains were extremely fast; almost the instant Chen Xiuming had a thought, the Honkai energy chains had already wrapped around the war greatsword.

Unfortunately, while the power of the Saintess can suppress Honkai energy, the Greatsword of War is not made of Honkai energy. As a result, the power of the Saintess can only eliminate the heat on the surface of the Greatsword of War, but cannot eliminate the power of the Greatsword of War when it strikes.

Before the Greatsword of War, Chen Xiuming's Honkai Energy Chains could only hold out for a moment before being cut down.

However, thanks to the entanglement of the Honkai energy chains, the War Greatsword was unable to return in time to defend against the golden short spear.

Although Zofia did not know the origin of the golden spear, she could sense its great threat. Naturally, she dared not gamble that her armor could withstand the golden spear, so she forcibly controlled her body to twist and prevent the golden spear from piercing her body.

Seeing the golden spear miss its mark, Chen Xiuming changed his thrust into a sweep, striking Zofia's slender waist heavily.

Unreserved power poured down the golden spear onto Zofia's petite body, instantly sweeping her away like a broken sack.

Zofia's extensive combat experience allowed her to endure the dull pain in her waist without changing her expression. At the same time, she almost instinctively adjusted her body in mid-air, and only rolled twice on the ground to dissipate the force.

After a brief exchange, Zofia looked somewhat disheveled, but she had not suffered any serious injuries.

"call……"

Zofia exhaled a breath of stale air, with faint flames accompanying the exhaled breath.

Although it was only a brief exchange, it made her realize that it would be difficult to defeat Chen Xiuming through close combat alone, so she decisively activated the power of the war greatsword.

Apocalypse has arrived!

The moment Zofia made her decision, the war sword responded to her resolve, its orange-red blade bursting with intense flames that climbed up her body along the hilt.

Flames flowed along her body, eventually converging on the small, metallic wings extending from her shoulder armor, forming magnificent and dazzling fiery wings.

The flames burned slowly, making them look like "flowing wings," and the intense heat they emitted seemed to distort space, making Zofia's body appear somewhat blurry.

The next moment, Zofia's fiery wings suddenly flapped, leaving only a blurry, indistinct phantom of flames in place, while she herself attacked Chen Xiuming from the side.

Wow!

Although Zofia was fast, she wasn't fast enough for Chen Xiuming to be unaware of her speed.

The Honkai energy chains swayed with a continuous sound, wrapping around Zofia from different directions.

However, the Honkai energy chains were melted by the flames surrounding Zoffy before they even got close to her.

"The flames on Zofia's body can ignite Honkai energy..."

Chen Xiuming seemed to be deep in thought. He gave up using the Honkai Energy Chains to assist in the attack and instead unleashed a torrent magic, releasing a wave that crashed against Zofia.

Seeing this, Zofia remained unmoved and without even pausing, she slashed vertically with her war sword, directly cleaving the oncoming wave in two.

At the same time, as the greatsword slashed, it also shot out a crimson blade of energy seven or eight meters high, its remaining power still striking Chen Xiuming.

Chen Xiuming seemed to be deep in thought. In a flash, he swung the golden short spear like a sword, mimicking the way the Saintess wielded her power to create a "sword light," perfectly neutralizing the sword energy that Zofia had unleashed.

Zofia seemed somewhat surprised, and her running motion paused.

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she always felt...

It seems that Chen Xiuming is learning her abilities?