Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　She was as if struck by Medusa's "petrification curse," and even the pain all over her body could not wake her up.

　Yu Duchen's initial rated power did indeed allow her to briefly regain the power she had at her peak, but this power came at a price.

　Besides needing memories as fuel, Fu Hua also had to endure the intense pain caused by the backlash of the power after unleashing the Taixu Sword God.

　This is also a key reason why she stood with her hands behind her back and stopped pursuing them.

　While she was confident that the Sword God of the Void would bring her final victory, the more crucial point was that at that moment she was powerless to maintain the momentum of the pursuit.

　The backlash from her strength and the exhaustion of her mind prevented her from continuing; she needed time to recover and catch her breath.

　"The Sword God of the Void truly lives up to his reputation."

　Gasping for breath, trying to calm his fear of facing this horrific blow, Moros's voice revealed a barely perceptible smile.

　The moment the flaming sword formed by the Taixu Sword God pierced through his layers of protective spells, he was genuinely startled.

　Despite his complete confidence in the protection of the legendary spell [Legion's Protection], the mental attack from the Void Sword God still made him tremble.

　However, thanks to the protection of the Legion's Blessing, this necromancer was completely unharmed from the fatal blow of the Void Sword God.

　[Legion's Protection] is indeed less effective against mental, soul, and divine power attacks than against ordinary physical and magical attacks.

　However, this legendary spell can barely withstand a single strike of the Void Sword God.

　However, Moros was actually filled with awe at the power of the Void Sword God.

　After all, this single attack wiped out a full 30,000 undead units.

　If he hadn't temporarily created a large number of disposable undead troops as a supplement, even with the blessing of [Legion's Protection], he would have been unable to escape being severely injured by the Taixu Sword God with just the large undead force he brought into this world.

　Even worse, if he were unlucky, he might have been annihilated by this unparalleled power.

　But reality has no "what ifs." Relying on the massive undead army he had previously accumulated, Moros successfully created a miracle by escaping unscathed in this battle against the Void Sword God.

　Having withstood the direct attack from the Sword God of the Void, the battle that took place over the Ligurian Sea was no longer in doubt for the necromancer.

　Having lost her trump card and severely injured by the backlash of her peak power, Fu Hua was powerless to resist his magic.

　Without Fu Hua's power, Cecilia and Siegfried alone...

　It wasn't that Moros looked down on them, but he knew all too well that human strength ultimately has its limits.

　The fact that they simply couldn't fly determined their fate in this battle.

　A defeat in the battle.

　"You lost."

　The indifferent declaration echoed for a long time over the Ligurian Sea.

　This time, however, the one who spoke these words was the necromancer standing atop the dragon's head, the embodiment of death.

　As Moros finished speaking, a destructive force erupted instantly.

　[Instant Cast Spell - Inner Burst]!

　"puff--"

　Fu Hua spat out a mouthful of blood, her already fragile spirit and energy, weakened by the backlash of power, completely collapsed at this moment.

　Her figure swayed precariously in the air, no longer possessing the strength to even stand.

　Ultimately, she was captured by the planet's gravity and fell like a withered leaf towards the sea below.

　For opponents who have never experienced the power of [Inward Burst], this spell that causes destruction from the inside out is always surprisingly effective.

　"Fu Hua!" *2

　Witnessing the defeat of the Crimson Iris Immortal, Cecilia and Siegfried, standing on the vines sprouted from the Black Abyss White Flower, exclaimed in surprise at the same time.

　"No need to rush, it will be your turn soon."

　The indifferent voice rang out again, but Moros's subsequent battle spells were still only aimed at Fu Hua, ignoring Cecilia and Siegfried.

　In his view, Cecilia and Siegfried were not really a threat compared to Fu Hua, who almost killed him.

　Even if they possess the Black Abyss White Flower and the Heavenly Fire Judgment, even if they can unleash the Holy Lance at its highest rated power and the Heavenly Fire at its lowest rated power, so what?

　In Moros's eyes, these attacks paled in comparison to the Void Sword God, who could not dodge them and could only withstand them head-on.

　Unless Siegfried can unleash a devastating annihilation strike.

　Otherwise, neither the Holy Lance nor the Heavenly Fire could pose a real threat to a necromancer skilled in spatial teleportation.

　In this situation, focusing all efforts on eliminating Fu Hua before dealing with Cecilia and Siegfried becomes an extremely wise choice.

Chapter 332 The Holy Lance Unleashed and Heavenly Fire Drawn

　Even the legendary Crimson Iris Immortal of the ancient land, the one of the Thirteen Heroes, [Floating Life], found all her struggles and resistance utterly futile in the face of a demigod-level necromancer's all-out magical storm.

　With Fu Hua's demise, Moros was finally able to free his hands and turn his attention to Cecilia and Siegfried, who were standing side by side.

　"I'll give you a chance."

　Standing atop the dragon's head, the embodiment of death, with a cold gaze sweeping down upon the two below, Moros spoke slowly.

　"Hand over the Black Abyss White Flower and the Heavenly Fire Judgment that you possess, and submit to Sirin, and I may allow you to live."

　In the eyes of the necromancer, Cecilia and Siegfried, having lost their Divine Keys, had become completely harmless.

　Therefore, he was willing to give them a chance to continue living in this world.

　However, given Cecilia and Siegfried's personalities, how could they possibly choose to kneel before the Honkai at this moment when their comrades have just fallen?

　Cecilia and Siegfried exchanged a glance; their unspoken understanding allowed them to comprehend each other's meaning without needing to speak.

　“Moros, do you think we would abandon our dignity and faith just to survive? You’re wrong.”

　The white-haired Valkyrie gripped the Black Abyss White Flower tightly in her hand, her gaze firm and resolute, unwavering in the slightest despite the necromancer's promise.

　“We would rather die standing than live on our knees. Your so-called opportunity is nothing but an insult to us.”

　Siegfried, holding the [Judgment of Heavenly Fire], stood beside Cecilia, his eyes equally resolute.

　Clearly, he was mentally prepared to die in battle here.

　However, beneath this steely will, the heir of the Kaslana family harbors a hidden tenderness.

　He longed to protect his wife Cecilia and ensure her safe escape from the sea.

　"Really? I respect your choice."

　After responding calmly, Moros waved the [Staff of the Underworld] in his hand.

　As he moved, intense magical fluctuations echoed across the Ligurian Sea, and dozens of various battle spells poured out like a storm, instantly sweeping across the entire battlefield.

　Gazing at the overwhelming magical storm, Siegfried's blue eyes flashed with a resolute light.

　The previous battles had given him a profound understanding of the terror of necromancer magic, and he knew that he and Cecilia alone could not contend with such an opponent.

　At this critical moment, Kaslana made a decision.

　"Cecilia, I'm going to use that move."

　Siegfried's expression changed from his usual nonchalant attitude to one of extreme seriousness.

　"But……"

　Cecilia knew what Siegfried meant by "that move".

　Heavenly Fire Unsheathed!

　As the heir to the Shaniat family and a destined S-rank Valkyrie, Cecilia knew that once Sieg...

　Fei used this move, and he may very well pay the price with his life.

　"This is the only way now, otherwise we're all probably going to die today."

　Interrupting Cecilia's words, Siegfried turned to look at the white-haired Valkyrie.

　"There's no time, and I trust you, my wife, that you'll definitely heal me with the Black Abyss White Flower."

　Without giving Cecilia a chance to speak, Siegfried stomped on the vines beneath his feet and leaped into the air like an arrow.

　In his hands, the two black and white gun barrels quickly joined together, and the original dual-gun form of [Heavenly Fire Judgment] began to change.

　The Herrscher cores at the safety bolts of the twin guns clashed together, the twin guns extended and deformed to form the hilt of a sword, and intense flames, like molten gold, shot into the sky and condensed into the sword blade.

　"I understand, I will definitely bring you back, darling!"

　Watching Siegfried's heroic figure, Cecilia composed herself and, with the mindset of a Valkyrie, began to assist Siegfried's offensive.

　;

　(I am the black that devours everything, I am the white that gives birth to everything)

　Cecilia gripped the handle of the [Black Abyss White Flower] spear with both hands, letting dazzling streaks of light gradually emerge from the purplish-black spearhead.

　;

　(Born before creation, existing after annihilation)

　As she chanted, countless platinum patterns emerged from the gun like ripples. They intertwined, swirled, and finally transformed into dazzling particles of light, dancing around the gun as if cheering for the upcoming awakening of power.

　Light and darkness, holiness and chaos, life and death...

　At this moment, in Cecilia's hands, the Black Abyss White Flower began to truly demonstrate its power as a key of the gods.

　"Divine Key - Black Abyss White Flower, First Rated Power—"

　An invisible force burst forth from the gun, its dazzling light as brilliant as the sun, carrying an overwhelming surge of Honkai energy.

　"The Holy Lance Blooms!"

　Cecilia let out a low shout and hurled the [Black Abyss White Flower] fiercely toward the incarnation of death.

　hum-

　Amidst a mournful cry in the air, the surface of the Ligurian Sea was instantly covered by enormous waves, as if even the ocean itself trembled at the impact.

　A dazzling light, carrying a sharp lance, pierced straight towards the embodiment of death soaring through the sky, and the necromancer standing atop it.

　With the speed of this attack, Death Avatar and Moros had no time to dodge.

　However, he didn't need to hide.

　Just as the Black Abyss White Flower was about to strike the Death Avatar, a protective spell formed by invisible magical light suddenly appeared in front of the spear of light, blocking the necromancer from this fatal attack.

　The decomposition power of [Black Abyss White Flower] is indeed formidable; it can even decompose magical shields.

　However, this decomposition is not without its costs.

　The spell shield also possesses powerful defensive capabilities, effectively resisting the attacks of the [Black Abyss White Flower] and gradually eroding its decomposition power.

　In this situation, both sides were locked in a battle of attrition.

　In a war of attrition, despite Moros's fierce battle with Fu Hua and even taking a hit from the Void Sword God, Cecilia still struggles to gain the upper hand.

　However, Cecilia's goal is not to achieve a breakthrough.

　This brief stalemate had achieved the desired effect for her.

　Just then, Siegfried seized the fleeting opportunity and roared as he swung out the [Heavenly Judgment].

　"Skyfire out of its sheath!"

　With his roar, a blazing and dazzling light erupted, enveloping Siegfried's figure.

　At this moment, he was like a god emerging from flames, his imposing presence awe-inspiring.

　This was the fatal blow that Cecilia and Siegfried had planned together.

　With the release of the two divine keys, [Black Abyss White Flower] and [Heavenly Fire Judgment], these two high-level combatants from Destiny attempted to kill the ferocious necromancer in one fell swoop.

　Unfortunately, the gap in strength cannot be bridged so easily.

　If willpower could determine everything, why would Moros need to painstakingly study magic?

Chapter 333 Successive Falls

　Sensing a faint sense of threat, Moros frowned slightly.

　"What amazing teamwork and coordination..."

　With a low sigh of admiration, the necromancer waved the [Netherworld Staff] that shimmered with a fluorescent green light.

　[Instant Spellcasting - Dimensional Journey]!