The stone slab emitted a faint, dark golden light and began to dissolve and seep into Marika's body. Upon seeing this change, A-Tui couldn't help but clench his fist.
It worked!
However, A-Tui did not go down immediately.
Looking at Marika's broken body, she thought for a moment. Since she already had two runes, she might as well repair the magic ring before Radagan noticed. This way, the era of the Golden Tree would come to a complete end, and the Golden Tree would naturally collapse. The Beast of Elden would also lose its power, and then Lu Ye could easily get what he wanted. After that, the two of them could go far away together... no, it's three people, including Melina.
The large rune in A-Tui's hand slowly approached Marika's body...
Then, at the very last moment, she stopped.
No, it's not about repairing the legal system, it's about replacing the existing laws.
We must not let down the Allied forces' valiant fighting.
We have to wait for Lani to arrive.
A-Tu withdrew his hand and put the Great Rune into his bosom.
However, just as she slid down the rope, she heard a sharp "crack," as if glass had suddenly shattered.
Before A-Tui could even look up, his arm was suddenly grabbed tightly.
A-Tui's heart sank. She slowly looked up and saw Marika looking down at her. Her eyes had somehow ignited a pure, golden light, and her beautiful face was so cold and indifferent that it seemed otherworldly.
Meanwhile, the queen, who had "come back to life," was now gripping A-Tui's hand tightly, her right hand having somehow broken free from the curved shape. The force was so great that A-Tui broke out in a cold sweat, feeling as if he were being gently caressed by hydraulic clamps, with a kind of beauty that made his bones feel like they were about to crack.
Even more alarming, Marika's faded blonde hair is regaining its luster and turning into long, red hair.
Meanwhile, Marika's appearance was also changing. Her soft facial features gradually became more rugged and masculine, and so did her body. Her skin regained its color, and her strong muscles quietly bulged... Everything was changing in the direction of the second King of Elden, Radagan.
A-Tui touched not only Marika, but also Radagan!
The half-minute that A-Tui hesitated for had already caused him to miss the best time to evacuate.
She hadn't disturbed Rdagon before, but the moment she placed the Primal Life Forge Plate into Marika's body and it began to take effect, Rdagon, as a protective mechanism of the Golden Tree, was already awakening.
As A-Mei drew his staff from behind him, the moment it was aimed at Radagan, the curved barrier imprisoning Radagan shattered.
The two fell from the sky at the same time.
Ladagan released A-Tui's hand. A second before A-Tui fell to the ground, the summoning bell on her waist suddenly rang by itself. Kurara appeared below, and Mizuki's soft body acted as a cushion, catching her and immediately swaying and floating away into the distance.
Radagan landed on the spot, his heavy body kicking up a cloud of smoke.
"Amei?" A-Tui took out the soul-summoning bell from his waist.
“She has little power now,” Marika’s voice rang out. “Focus on dealing with Radagan, the loyal hound of the Golden Law, and don’t let that fang get its hands on my stone hammer.”
"yours?"
"Yes, I used that stone hammer to smash the Elden Ring back then."
A-Tui swallowed nervously. This [Malika's Stone Hammer] could even shatter the magic ring, so easily smashing his own head must be no problem for it.
Without a second thought, she pointed her staff into the smoke, and a destructive meteor burst forth, propelling her forward.
Although this move is less powerful than [Comet Yazler], it has the advantage of a wide attack range, so it is not afraid of the skill becoming "sunset".
Dozens of destructive meteors struck the dust, but golden light flashed and disappeared within the dust. As the dust dissipated, Radagan, holding a stone hammer, walked step by step toward Ame.
Without a second thought, A-Tui ran toward the exit, but at that moment, a stream of yellow-black mist flowed down from above the exit, blocking the way out.
A-Tui turned around, holding a soul-summoning bell in her left hand and a magic staff in her right. Her wrist, which had just been gripped, was in excruciating pain, which added a hint of agony to her tense voice.
"Um... Queen Marika, what do you think... my chances of winning are?"
“Your chances of winning… are almost zero,” Marika’s voice rang out.
These words sent A-Tui's heart pounding into the air, plunging him into icy despair.
Marika is right. The opponent is Rdagan... the second King of Elden, who has killed Titans and fought in Lienia. How could I possibly be his opponent?
Even so, I don't want to die here...
At least give it a try...
As A-Tui thought this, he tightened his grip on the staff.
However, Marika's voice rang out again, carrying a hint of warmth.
"Do not use magic lightly, conserve your focus. Just because you cannot defeat Radagan alone does not mean you are no match for him when you join forces with others."
"Wait for Lu Ye?" A Tui said as he backed away.
“He probably won’t be able to come anytime soon,” Marika said. “Use the summoning bell. Although I’m not an expert in combat, I know the saying ‘two fists can’t beat a dead hand.’”
"Yes, yes..."
Looking at the jellyfish Kurala beneath him, A-Tui's fighting spirit was ignited.
I can't beat you by myself, but with all the ashes I collected from the border region, how could I possibly lose?
"Go ahead and do it with peace of mind. Although I won't be of much use even if I'm attached to the bionic teardrop, I will use my remaining power to assist you," Marika said. "I have some research on how to best utilize these souls that are unwilling to return to the ashes of the Golden Tree."
…………
Outside the Golden Tree, in front of Elden's throne.
Hearing the sounds coming from inside the Golden Tree, Lu Ye felt a little anxious.
This scene... suggests that Radagan has awakened.
Even though the Eternal Queen, Marika, is by Ame's side, a dead queen cannot serve as much combat power. Once the bionic teardrop is possessed by Marika, it will lose its original performance. This was specially set up by the Eternal City to prevent these technological creatures from rebelling.
“Nymph…you said the teleportation ability is still working?” Lu Ye thought to himself. “The Imperial Arms can’t teleport to Ame.”
“That’s natural,” Nymph said. “After all, the space inside the Golden Tree is incredibly powerful. I could teleport you in, but I think we shouldn’t rush. This teleportation device was created for your escape. Besides, the fog gate is one-way. A-Tu can’t get out, but you can go in… and A-Tu’s vital signs are stable. If anything happens, I’ll let you know and teleport you in immediately…”
"Then I'll have to keep a close eye on things."
In just a short while, the two had finished communicating with each other.
Lu Ye looked at Ge Fulei.
But Gefuli didn't look at Luye; instead, he turned his back to him, picked up Montgomery's corpse, and the giant lion on his back let out a threatening roar.
“It’s been a long time… Montgomery, I’m still… a step too late…”
"You can go in peace..."
In Gofule's embrace, Montgomery's body transformed into blessed points of light, gradually dissipating until it vanished completely.
Then, Goeve picked up the giant axe that was propping up beside him.
“It has been no easy feat to fight until now,” Griffith said, looking at the burning tree. “The great Elden Ring is indeed within reach. However, you are not a Faded One, nor are you a descendant of the warriors who were banished with me. Before we begin, I would like to ask you, what are your intentions?”
Gefuli turned around.
At this moment, Lu Ye saw his true form clearly. As hard as a rock, as imposing as a fierce fang, the aura emanating from him alone gave Lu Ye a sense of oppression.
"I need to get something," Lu Ye said. "And while I'm at it, I'll change the laws. The Golden Tree is a remnant of the previous dynasty; it should have stepped down long ago. But I'm quite curious, you, as its father, were clearly in the capital; why didn't you come in time?"
Griffith was silent for a moment: "That Sir Hundred Wisdom really surprised me. He used a trick to make me think that he was the Faded One, and killed the illusion I set up in the Golden Tree. You succeeded."
"Now that you're here, where is Sir Hundred Wisdom?"
"He and his entourage... I chopped off their heads... But whatever the purpose, there can only be one king."
"You should know that Marika abandoned you and chose us, right?"
"It's alright, because my purpose in returning is to pay homage to the Elden Ring once again!"
Gefulei switched to holding the axe with both hands and took a sudden step forward.
At the same time, the giant master perched on his shoulder let out a deafening roar.
"Then I'll deal with you first."
Lu Ye drew his sword and began to breathe, the swords surrounding him also pointing forward.
The battle against the First King... has begun!
Chapter 693 The Showdown with the First King
Lu Ye and Ge Fulei arrived at the center of the throne in almost a second. The broad, powerful axe clashed with the katana capable of cutting through steel. Sparks flew between the iron weapons. The brief clash ended like fireworks.
Ge Fulei's weapon-wielding style appears bold and straightforward, but in reality, he is like a tiger with a delicate touch. Beneath his rough and unrestrained attacks lies meticulously calculated killing intent. Each attack angle allows him to change the trajectory of his axe in an instant, much like a master calligrapher's cursive script, capable of both strength and gentleness. You never know how each stroke will ultimately unfold. Even minor variations are always deceptive moves designed to lure the opponent, such as the unpredictable timing of a fast or slow blade strike.
On the other hand, although there seemed to be a sword formation surrounding him to assist in the attack, Lu Ye did not have much of an advantage in terms of weaponry.
The prime minister perched on Goufre's shoulder—a beast named "Seroth"—would seize the opportunity to strike Lu Ye with its claws, sharp enough to shatter steel. Simultaneously, aided by the Golden Law, it would create phantom swords of gold from various insidious angles to launch sneak attacks. Furthermore, Goufre's king axe was heavy enough, with a large enough area of impact, and combined with its massive physique, it could easily withstand Lu Ye's attacks; this was the difference in size and strength.
Lu Ye remained calm. After the Golden Tree burned, the Golden Laws that Seros could use were noticeably weaker. Of course, Lu Ye knew that this was not the true strength of this beast, because Seros was still on Gofule's shoulder, with only a phantom-like, somewhat transparent upper body, similar to the form of ashes summoned by Ame, without revealing its physical form.
By analyzing the corpse of the two-fingered creature, Nymph roughly understood one of Seros's traits: this beast could use the power of law to suppress human thoughts.
But that's enough. The weapons surrounding Lu Ye are like loyal guards, protecting him from many hidden swords and even allowing him to deal with Ge Fulei's attacks. If a weapon is dropped or knocked out of control, he can simply replenish it from his storage space. Lu Ye is now a walking, talking armory.
In addition, Lu Ye has now learned the Water Bird Sword Technique, which combines speed and power. Although he is still no match for Ge Fulei in terms of strength, Lu Ye's sword is fast and dense enough. The sword light is as dense as a rainstorm. If Ge Fulei stops, countless sword slashes will instantly pierce through the net of sword light and sever his body.
The tears shed in worship simultaneously harbor resentment and a predetermined death.
The combination of these two is practically invincible.
Predestined Death brings an undeniable death to the enemy, while the malevolent energy residing in the Mortal Blade allows Lu Ye to compensate for the shortcomings of Predestined Death by making any injury extremely difficult to heal without hitting the enemy's vital points, thanks to the Mortal Blade's characteristic of making any injury extremely difficult to heal.
Geoffrey was aware of this, so both sides were looking for an opportunity.
At this moment, the golden tree was burning to its fullest extent, and even the falling ash was burning. From the distant capital city came horns and a powerful, chilling sound.
After a brief exchange, both men retreated simultaneously to create distance and catch their breath.
Ge Fulei had to admit that the young man before him, who was not a faded one, was as skilled as someone who had been through countless battles.
Lu Ye slashed out two neat crosses, the Ashina-style cross slash sliding towards Gefulei's body. Even for such a large man, the sharp blade light was enough to engulf his entire body.
But Ge Fulei reacted even faster, slashing down with his king axe at a 45-degree angle. Facing the extremely fast-moving cross slash, he made a perfectly timed move, blocking both violent slashes with a single strike.
Lu Ye dared not give Ge Fulei a chance to adjust. The initiative was still in his hands, and he could not give Ge Fulei a break to play to his strengths... absolutely not!
"That's enough of the probing...!"
Suddenly, Gefulei sprang to life, exhaling its last breath and stomping the ground. It transformed into a phantom, charging forward with an axe cleaving motion. Faced with the powerful and agile attack of this formidable enemy, Lu Ye could only dodge. At that moment, Seros, perched on Gefulei's shoulder, seized the opportunity to smash Lu Ye's head with a claw. Fortunately, the weapons surrounding Lu Ye instantly launched a counterattack. Although they couldn't completely block the beast's full-force attack, they were able to change its direction.
The solid ground crumbled instantly. Reminded by Nymph, Lu Ye leaped without hesitation. The full force of his Senpou Kick exceeded the limits of his leg muscles, propelling him a full ten meters into the air!
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