The blazing Sun Gold Sutra returned to Samimi’s hand.
Logically speaking, she already possessed the Legendary Divine Weapon that most countered the Black Testes Minor Domain of the former Holy Knight Ophika, because of the Sun’s—well, let’s skip the rest.
“[Playback, go back to the moon, everyone].”
Samimi pointed her finger to the sky. The Sun Gold Sutra soared into the air, activating the first skill of the Legendary Divine Weapon, erupting with the true power of the True Sun Array Light.
A gigantic ball of dazzling sunlight exploded within the walls of Tong Sai, instantly dispersing the dense shroud of black lightning.
This was exactly why the former Holy Knight Ophika’s Black Testes Minor Domain could not be considered a true domain. If it were a real domain, it couldn’t possibly be so easily swept away.
Yet, dispersing the Black Testes didn’t mean victory. On the contrary, seeing things so clearly only made it more pitiful.
Those few strands of Sword of Unseen Gaze twisted and circled in the thunder, like dozens of long dragons swimming within, endlessly extending, winding about with ease.
Now it was possible to faintly glimpse the initial movements of the Sword of Unseen Gaze. Samimi realized that Sage Knight Ophika was still holding back.
If Sword Slope Ophika truly intended to kill her, she had a hundred ways and routes to break through Samimi’s dense forest of defenses, and could have defeated her in ten rounds. She wouldn’t have spent ten rounds just to spar like this.
The Sword Saintess’s attacks were completely different from the Tree Saintess’s. The latter was quick, relentless, and chained together, while the former’s sword was unpredictable and nearly impossible to defend. If she were truly ruthless, she could have killed Samimi in a single move.
Sword Slope Ophika still softened her hand. The crossed and intersecting Swords of Unseen Gaze were like the tangled mood of a Rainbow Warrior at this moment.
The web of black sword energy was even more intricate than a spider’s web, tangled and impossible to sort out, but it was obvious that she couldn’t bear to pierce Samimi through.
Meanwhile, the Holy Knight Ophika could see that Samimi was forcing her to strike first. Better to be defeated by one’s own than killed by others.
It had to be said, this junior was not just formidable in combat; her mind was equally unmatched. She appeared carefree and wild, yet in the fine details, her maneuvers were astonishing, always leaving herself a way out.
Since she could see through everything, she could accomplish things cleanly, handle matters perfectly, leaving not a single flaw.
“At least let me see your true finishing move just once.” Samimi looked at Sword Slope Ophika, her expression no longer hesitant, calm now, knowing that Ophika must also have her own intentions.
“Get ready to go to prison, you.” Sword Slope Ophika scolded in a low voice.
She wielded the blurred Sword of Unseen Gaze, its black inscriptions flashing, the whole blade utterly unlike an ordinary weapon.
All the Sword of Unseen Gaze energies were summoned back, and then five swathes of inky darkness merged into one, transforming into a massive Demon Power Black Hole.
“[City-Hunting Invisible Twin-Sword Aura].” The former Holy Knight Ophika moved with an elegant flourish, like a conductor leading an orchestra.
Those Swords of Unseen Gaze naturally combined, morphing into a thirty-meter-long jet-black greatsword. As it descended, the ground trembled, the air thick with its unstoppable might.
This sword felt like it could pierce straight through the city walls of Wang Sai with a single strike.
“So this is the former Holy Knight? Truly terrifying! If we’re just comparing skills, who could possibly match you? Why not become a hero and take on the Demon King yourself?” Samimi forced a bitter smile, yet anticipation flickered in her eyes.
Such was the overwhelming disparity in magic power!
Sword Slope Ophika’s magic capacity must be so vast it touched the heavens themselves, enabling her to unleash such world-destroying spells.
This was the strongest, fiercest, most overwhelming offensive spell Samimi had ever witnessed. Even Mothworms’ eyes would shine with anticipation at this sight.
As had been said before, modern magicians focused more on researching low- and mid-level spells. High-level spells were mana-intensive, time-consuming to cast, and often not worth the trouble.
But Sword Slope Saintess was no old-school Academy magician from the continent, so the Holy Words Holy Maiden would naturally display such grandiose destructive magic. That was to be expected.
Then, let me play my part to the fullest in this final scene!
“[Lotus King Fist].”
More lush root-like tendrils wrapped around Samimi, forming an even stronger Demon Power Exoskeleton.
All shadowy energy gathered behind her, swirling into a great blade ready to be launched.
More importantly, she found her sword sheath again—the Demon Slayer Sheath, with the Yang Flame Lantern extinguished and carried on her back as she slowly crouched.
Seeing Samimi’s stance, everyone knew exactly what she was about to do.
She was now stronger than ever, with more mana, and had mastered even more techniques. Now, she poured all her skills and magic into this one strike.
You are Sword Slope? Then I’ll be even more of a sword!
“[Blessing of the Goddess].”
“[Priest-exclusive Defense Enhancement – Combination Spell].”
“[Hero-exclusive Defense Enhancement – Combination Spell].”
“[Kunpingwei Phantom Demon Residual Power].”
In the end, Samimi chose her very first elemental enchantment, the Curse Wolf Magic that was especially effective against spellcasters. Perhaps it wasn’t her strongest enchantment, but it was the best for dealing with magic.
“[[Df1 Sun Compensation Power Spring]].”
Finally, the Yang Flame Lantern concentrated all its gathered wild power and channeled it to the limit, and then Samimi shot herself into the air like a cannonball!
Even the Wolf King Shackles on her body ignited, transforming her into a blazing figure!
She swung her blade in midair, her new Demon Power entwined with a deep red, wicked light—no longer a shining beacon of justice, but a burning, ominous glow.
She scorched through the jungle of shadows like a comet, and after unleashing a blood-red ray that sliced through the sky, the forest was reduced to ashes, burning until the last moment, its embers fueling her momentum.
The Demon-Hunting Nun was already moving at her utmost, her figure invisible, her power and allure pushed to the very limit.
Compared to your Sword Saint’s last strike, which is nothing but a brutish siege spell, this is what it means to be a true master of both magic and martial arts!
Ophika watched the blazing Holy Maiden soar, her eyes filling with ever-increasing joy and admiration—she was utterly captivated.
But infatuation was useless. She had to suppress Samimi’s blaze, and had to put on a perfect show of detaining her junior.
In a flash, the City-Hunting Invisible Twin-Sword Aura and the flying slash collided in midair above the Royal City’s main plaza!
A streak of blood-red sword light sliced through the massive City-Hunting Invisible Twin-Sword Aura.
Down it came!
The thirty-meter-long jet-black energy blade was split in two.
It was a truly breathtaking sight. Regardless of class or rank, everyone in the Royal City who saw this unfathomable spectacle could only gape in shock.
That young golden-haired nun was like a deity descending to earth! When did our kingdom ever have such an invincible prodigy? Why would such a powerhouse be targeted by the knights for execution?
At this moment, people remembered the Grand Archbishop’s speech—how the Church accused her of being infected by a Vampire Countess, calling her a bloodline subordinate.
But did this girl look like a member of the blood race? If there was any difference, she might as well be the Female Vampire Queen herself.
However, just as Samimi slashed the tip off the giant Invisible Twin-Sword Aura, all her strength and mana were drained away.
She could no longer feel her hands, her whole body numb, as if her body was no longer her own—only a spirit left flying, relying on pure will to move her battered form.
But Samimi pressed on, staggering forward with burning steps, dragging her blade as she forced herself to rush in front of Holy Knight Ophika.
Although the City-Hunting Invisible Twin-Sword Aura had been cleaved in two, Sword Slope herself was still in top form—her magic and stamina fully intact.
“Out of my way.” Samimi, both hands numb, hoisted her blade and swung it down.
“You unleashed such a massive spell—how are we supposed to clean up this mess?” Holy Knight Ophika raised her black sword to block with ease.
“We…” Samimi still wanted to say something sharp.
But at that instant, a cold glint flashed from somewhere. By the time she sensed something wrong, it was too late.
“Ugh~” A cold arrow shot from the top of one of the city walls, striking directly into Samimi’s heart. Even a Saint couldn’t guard against it.
Samimi was caught completely off guard, her whole mind reeling.
Even Holy Knight Ophika hadn’t foreseen this. Her face twisted in fury, her gaze turning from shock to blazing wrath.
Samimi’s eyes went black, and she slumped to the ground, a feathered shaft protruding from her chest.
Sword Slope Ophika caught Samimi with one hand.
The thing she most feared still happened…
The future star of the Sacred Words Society, was she really going to die right before her eyes? Unacceptable!
The sudden scene left all the Royal City’s people stunned, as if a shooting star had just been extinguished before them.
That arrow was so ruthless—who fired it? So cowardly and despicable!
Just as Ophika was about to explode, she felt Samimi tug on her wrist, her fingers quietly signaling a secret gesture.
“Ugh~” After giving the sign, Samimi’s head lolled to the side and she appeared to die.
Sword Slope Saintess instantly understood that her junior still had a chance. She was far from dead, her spirit still strong.
“Caw—Nun-sama! Ugh, no! Don’t die! If you die, what will become of me?” Ox Nun rushed up, crying out so loudly it shook the heavens. No one could hear such a pitiful voice without feeling sympathy and sorrow.
Sword Slope Ophika was left speechless, listening to the wailing, equally at a loss.
As someone who had watched Samimi’s acting for ages, she instantly saw through the fact that this seemingly naive Ox Nun was also acting.
And doing it with remarkable flair!
Ox Nun knew that Samimi was still alive. Her sorrowful wailing was meant to win the sympathy of everyone present.
No wonder Mothworm told Ox Bao not to cry at the start—she was waiting for now to let loose?
“Kun Knight! Quickly, come help!” Ophika suppressed her fury, immediately joining in the act.
At her command, the Holy Knights instantly emerged from the crowd, forming a human wall to prevent any more sudden attacks.
Meanwhile, someone came up to carry Samimi, the rescue swift as lightning. On closer look, it was the Kun Knight, Aqi.
He’d just been blown away by Samimi earlier, rescued by his comrades, but as soon as he recovered, he was the first to rush to Samimi’s side.
The Kun Knights carefully lifted the Demon-Hunting Nun onto a stretcher, preparing to carry her back for treatment.
Second Company Commander Ophika quickly waved for Ox Nun to join, taking them both away.
“Commander, where should we take them?” the Holy Knight Captain asked.
“Of course, bring them back to our Second Company. If we hand them over to anyone else, there’ll be trouble. Whether for investigation or anything else, leave it to me—even the Grand Archbishop can’t interfere,” Ophika said.
“Understood,” the Holy Knight Captain nodded, immediately making arrangements.
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