darknovel Chapter 477 Sea Ice Ship, 3 Divine Weapons
Chapter 477 Sea Ice Ship, 3 Divine Weapons
Chapter 477 Sea Ice Ship, Three Divine Weapons
The next day.
Even before dawn, the sounds of engines could be heard throughout the Steel Continent.
Organized troops were marching in an orderly fashion, with armored vehicles heading towards the coastline.
In the sky, fighter jets left distinct trails.
Meanwhile, on the sea, warships slowly approached the shore and set up gangways.
Although the general withdrew from Japan, his position in the Western Alliance remained high, and he still wielded considerable influence.
For this evacuation, the Western Union deployed a fleet, along with countless troop transport ships.
Because the Western Union's garrison also included Japanese soldiers, the general even pulled away all the registered troops.
However, even such a grand scene could not conceal the fact that the general had been defeated.
On a distant warship, a middle-aged man in Ursus uniform watched this scene and sighed softly, "Ever since Douglas landed in Japan, I've been on guard against him every moment, but I never expected him to leave in this way."
"An era in Japan has come to an end."
"A new era has begun." Ekaterina walked to the middle-aged man's side, her pleasant voice seemingly carrying a hint of pride.
Since it involved Bai Ze, Catherine naturally wouldn't be absent, so she came.
and-
A golden light flashed in Ekaterina's eyes as she detected a trace of aura similar to Bai Ze's.
That woman seems to have arrived as well.
Although the warships of Dongxia could not be seen from this vantage point, Catherine was 80% certain that Mu Yaoguang had also arrived.
This is interesting.
A fighting spirit stirred within her.
Ursus's daughter is never inferior to anyone.
The middle-aged man beside her, unaware that Ekaterina's heart was already burning with the flames of war, looked at the imposing fleet and said, "Douglas failed to take the Iron Continent this time, so his election in the Western Union is not so good now."
"The gods of the mortal realm are powerful and hold the dominant position. If Douglas could bring the Iron Continent back and have the Eastern countries clean up his mess, the next leader of the Western Union would almost be a sure thing. Now that Douglas has failed, the Nine-Union Gods will have something to say."
Western Union is not a single, all-powerful entity, not just any human god.
Led by eight Heavenly Gate Warriors and one Divine Enemy, the group calling itself the "Nine Alliance Gods" has been vying for the right to speak with the gods of the mortal realm.
Although the nine gods combined could not defeat the gods of the mortal realm, they still managed to secure a place for themselves.
Douglas's loss of the Steel Continent presents an opportunity for the Nine Gods.
"The more chaotic things become for the Western Alliance, the more advantageous it is for us," Ekaterina said dismissively. "The Nine Alliance Gods aren't any better either; they're colluding with the evil gods, with both sides fighting like dogs. It'll save them from causing trouble everywhere."
The middle-aged man couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing Ekaterina's words.
But in the next instant, his expression turned solemn as he looked westward.
With its strength and mental power, it had already sensed the enormous creature approaching from the western sea.
Seeing this, Catherine also focused her attention and sensed it.
Then, a huge shadow entered her perception.
It wasn't that the thing was just a shadow, but rather that some inexplicable force was disrupting Ekaterina's senses.
In other words, Catherine is the symbol of the Ursus Orthodox Church, and other eight stars would not be able to detect anything unusual.
"Is this... the Western Union's Shadow Legion's Shadow Stealth?" Ekaterina guessed.
The legion founded by Robert, the seventh son of the god among men and the shadow prince, is a force specializing in assassinations, raids, and intelligence gathering.
Rumors circulate that Robert, emulating the gods, used his own genes to create clones to serve as a source of manpower for the Shadow Legion.
All members of the Shadow Legion were selected from Robert's clones.
Robert himself was a master of assassination, and his clones more or less inherited his potential, making the Shadow Legion the most dangerous legion in the Western Union.
This act of cloning oneself is quite something to be ashamed of.
However, considering the overall atmosphere of Western Union, it doesn't seem surprising.
Even the gods on earth have done this, so why can't others follow suit?
Which powerful person in the Western Union doesn't store a few clones for emergencies?
Possession and such are high-level operations that only martial artists above the eighth star level can perform, but organ transplants are something that can be done as long as you have the skills.
The answer to the mystery was soon revealed.
On the sea, as if a huge curtain had been lifted, the colossal creature revealed its true form.
The cold air spread across the water's surface, and the frost-like color piled up into the shape of mountains.
Surrounding the massive iceberg, a ring of steel forms the ground. Under the seabed, piles are driven into the iceberg, securing the membrane-like insulating polymer covering its bottom and also serving as the power source, propelling the iceberg forward.
"The Western Alliance has only seven Sea Ice ships in the entire Western Alliance," the middle-aged man said.
An iceberg larger than an aircraft carrier, and the land built around it, make it more like an island than a warship, capable of supporting 100,000 people.
With it around, taking away the stationed troops is not a problem at all.
The appearance of this sea ice ship also represents the strong support that the God of Earth faction has for Douglas.
The outcome of the Western Union's presidential election remains to be seen.
"Board the ship."
A command resounded like thunder along the coast, and then a magnificent aura surrounded a figure, who descended onto the sea ice ship like a god.
Immediately, cheers were heard from the shore, which quickly merged into a wave of sound.
The appearance of the Sea Ice ship and Douglas's imposing presence boosted the morale of the defeated Western Union forces, who temporarily put the shadow of defeat behind them.
"The general's might remains undiminished."
On the shore, Saiou and Tsukahara Kensei watched this scene with astonishment.
The general had ruled Japan for half a century and had subjugated the Japanese people for half a century. Logically, he should have felt angry upon seeing this scene, but at this moment, the king showed a look of respect.
This country is inherently inclined to admire the strong. They both fear and dread the general, and wish he would leave, yet at the same time, they also revere him.
Even Prince Jaejo, a member of the royal family, was no exception.
However, this only applies when the general is powerful.
When a general is no longer powerful, they will abandon their previous respect and unleash their ambition to overthrow their superiors.
The general was still powerful at this time, so the king respected him.
Bai Ze was not as powerful as the general, so Zhai Wang and others harbored the idea of making their own decisions.
As he watched the Western Alliance troops board ships and warships, King Jai slowly withdrew the reverence from his face and took out a stone mirror from his wide sleeve.
"Before the Sea Ice Ship leaves Japanese waters, the general will stop all other nations. We must drive out the King of Fighters, and even kill him, before that happens."
Prince Sai stroked the mirror and said, "Still at the Imperial Palace? Or have we arrived here?"
As he spoke, scenes flashed across the Yata no Kagami mirror.
"He dared to meet with the general last night, and there's a very high chance he'll be there today," said Shin'emon Iehara.
It's quite possible that Bai Ze is now watching the general leave Ying Kingdom.
"No matter where he is, we can force him out." The king's voice gradually lowered and turned cold.
She gently touched the Yata no Kagami, and the image on it froze.
The mirror showed a group of people boarding the ship; their yellow faces indicated they were members of the Japanese garrison.
As the group was about to board the troop transport ship, the leader's eyes subtly changed.
He suddenly ripped open his military uniform, revealing the Japanese flag draped beneath, drew his sword, and shouted, "Heaven will punish the traitor!"
With a sweeping motion, he wounded his Japanese colleague who was also about to board the ship.
"May the traitors of the nation be punished by Heaven!"
His men also simultaneously threw off their uniforms, shouted loudly, and took the opportunity to attack other garrison members.
Other places also responded.
Chaos erupted on the coast in an instant.
"The general's departure has caused trouble, and he will definitely take action." Prince Zhai squinted as he watched the chaos gradually spread.
The general is determined to leave; this is his own wish, and also the decision of Dongxia and Ursus.
The general had already lost, and although he was unwilling to accept it, he had no choice but to leave.
However, if the general's departure causes trouble, the general can use this as an excuse to stay a few more days or create some problems.
This is certainly not a good thing for the current owners of the Steel Continent.
Princess Zhai had previously shown respect for the general, but now she was using his influence without hesitation.
Reverence for the general and utilization of the general have no bearing on anything.
Besides, the general has already said he would help her, hasn't he?
Seeing that the chaos was about to escalate, Saiō also fully activated the Yata no Kagami at this moment.
Beside her, Tsukahara Kensei slowly gripped the sword at his waist.
Suddenly, the sounds on the shore fell silent, and those who had created the chaos froze in place.
"He's here."
Saiō immediately turned the Yata no Kagami, and a dazzling light flashed.
On the shore, the sun rose, its central rays swirling and suddenly illuminating a certain direction.
In Japanese mythology, the sun god hid in the Heavenly Rock Cave after Susanoo caused chaos in Takamagahara, resulting in darkness in the heavens and earth.
To restore light to heaven and earth, eight million gods forged the Yata no Kagami (Eight-Span Mirror) and hung it on the Shinken-no-Kyu (True Sage Tree) outside the Ama-no-Iwa (Heavenly Rock Gate), accompanied by songs and dances to attract Amaterasu's attention. When Amaterasu peeked out to look, Ame-no-Kaya raised the mirror high to reflect her image, and Ame-no-Tateki (Heavenly Hand Power God) seized the opportunity to pull her out of the rock gate.
After the failure of the Calamity God Plan, the general landed in Japan and ordered the Japanese royal family to issue the "Declaration of Humanity".
The royal family, who were once revered as gods, became human and lost the ability to bear the weight of faith.
However, the Japanese royal family took a different approach, using the three sacred artifacts of Japan as a vehicle to receive the faith of the Japanese people, thereby continuing to maintain the faith of Japan.
Originally just ordinary objects, after receiving faith, they became true divine artifacts and, according to their respective legends, acquired powers akin to supernatural abilities.
The Yata no Kagami is regarded as Amaterasu's divine body, protecting Saiou from external influences and preventing him from being controlled by Hakutaku.
In mythology, the Yata no Kagami (Eight-Span Mirror) can reflect Amaterasu's image, and mirrors that absorb mythological beliefs also gain the ability to see others.
When the Yata no Kagami was fully activated, its radiance shone in all directions, instantly locking onto Saiō's target—Bai Ze.
On a tall building in the distance, the light from the mirror fell and illuminated Bai Ze's figure.
Just as Tsukahara Kensei had guessed, Bai Ze was indeed present today.
"We've found him!" King Zhai exclaimed.
Almost simultaneously, a sword light streaked across the sky, carving out a deep trajectory, like a black dragon roaring across the heavens.
Hokushin Ittō-ryū - Black Dragon.
The very first move was a killing blow; the attacker was none other than Chiba Shusuke, the master of the Hokushin Ittō-ryū school.
The extreme killing intent left no room for retreat; the black dragon bared its fangs and claws, its scales, claws, teeth, and horns all radiating sword energy.
Such a deadly move even made Bai Ze take notice.
Then-
That gaze transformed into tangible light; wherever it passed, the sword light vanished, and the black dragon disappeared without a trace, like a clay ox sinking into the sea.
There's no need to use words to manifest; a simple reaction of true essence is enough to neutralize this deadly attack.
"I saw through the Hokushin Ittō-ryū style a long time ago," Bai Ze said calmly.
Bai Ze saw through the techniques and sword styles of various schools, and even Chiba Shusuke's martial arts. He didn't need to use the "Return to Nothingness" technique to directly generate the true essence that countered it.
As he spoke, ripples appeared around Bai Ze, and within the faint fluctuations, a red light as powerful as thunderbolts froze.
"Extreme Shadow Style abandons the intent of the sword, maximizing physical damage and speed in a unique way."
Bai Ze remained calm, "But it's just an unconventional idea."
An invisible force surrounded him, forming a gravitational field. Amakusa Genjuro's sudden attack stopped a foot away.
Two eight-star generals, two deadly moves, yet they could not get even half a step closer to Bai Ze.
Without lifting a finger or using any special moves, the spontaneous defense alone is enough to render both sides ineffective.
Such a performance caused even the previously confident Prince Zhai to change color.
But the swordsman Tsukahara beside her did not hesitate at all and took a step forward.
Shrinking the earth!
Using a technique derived from Japanese swordsmanship footwork, it achieved an effect comparable to teleportation under the feet of the Tsukahara Sword Saint.
This is because the innate supernatural power of this Japanese swordsman is not an enhancement to swordsmanship, but rather the seemingly unrelated footwork technique of shrinking the ground.
He had absolute faith in the sword, so much so that he didn't need supernatural powers to enhance its power; instead, he developed supernatural powers that allowed him to perfectly wield the sword.
Shrinking the earth to an inch, within three feet, within a square inch, only swords contend.
It is not earth-shattering sword energy or sword pillars that can easily span several miles, but rather swordsmanship performed with swords.
It can only be said that he is indeed worthy of being Kamiizumi Muneshige's teacher. Their swordsmanship has a high degree of similarity in some aspects, both emphasizing the concentration of sword energy on the sword's edge.
The long distance was instantly traversed by Tsukahara Sword Saint's feet, and the ancient sword blade shone with unparalleled sharpness.
It is not the katana commonly referred to as a "sword" in Japan, but a real sword.
The Ame no Kusanagi, one of the Three Sacred Treasures, is also known as the Kusanagi sword, a weapon of attack.
In mythology, this sword, which originated from the tail of the Yamata no Orochi, chipped Susanoo's Totsuka-no-Tsurugi. Through the evolution and blessing of faith, the grass sword represents the ultimate sharpness.