Chapter 198: Chapter 196: Total Annihilation
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Cao Cao, reeling from Badr's attack, felt a surge of pain. Before he could recover, another blow landed, a relentless assault.
The fact that Badr could use such a powerful technique consecutively made Cao Cao and his allies uneasy.
They were unwilling to retreat, yet the prospect of facing both Badr and Vali Lucifer was daunting.
Cao Cao spun his spear, activating another of the Seven Treasures.
"Female Treasure!"
Rias and Akeno, standing nearby, suddenly felt their strength drain away. The Sacred Gear ability had neutralized their powers.
Badr, unfazed, unleashed another King's Judgment. Cao Cao responded with another ability, Horse Treasure, forcibly teleporting Koneko to his side.
Badr immediately adjusted his attack, the wave of energy crashing down near Koneko, but not directly on her.
"Look out!" Kuroka shouted, her voice filled with panic as she saw Koneko standing frozen in place. Knowing that even an indirect hit from Badr's attack could be devastating, she lunged forward, shielding her sister.
The shockwave from King's Judgment erupted, sending Kuroka and Koneko flying.
"Sister!" Koneko cried out, while Kuroka, coughing up blood, muttered, "You're too slow, Shirone."
"Cao Cao!" Vali's voice was filled with rage. Seeing his teammate injured had ignited his fury.
Badr's eyes, too, narrowed with killing intent. He hadn't anticipated Cao Cao's ability to teleport others, and he'd been too slow to react.
But there wouldn't be a next time.
"You're going to die here today," Badr said coldly, his aura radiating outwards, pressing down on everyone present, making it difficult to breathe.
"Is that so? I'd like to see you try," Cao Cao retorted, seemingly unfazed. He still had a few tricks up his sleeve.
Without another word, Badr raised his hand, unleashing his most powerful technique.
The Eternal Dusk City materialized, a colossal structure that blotted out the sky, its immense weight threatening to crush the world below.
"…A Balance Breaker?"
Cao Cao braced himself for the impact.
But then, he saw Badr activate King Shield.
"—Aegis of the King."
A golden light enveloped everything around them, even the ground beneath their feet, leaving only Cao Cao, his allies, and Samael exposed.
"…What is this?" Georg murmured, his voice filled with awe as he felt the space around him freeze. "An absolute defense?"
"…Why use that now?" Cao Cao asked, confused. "I haven't even attacked yet."
"I don't want to destroy my home," Badr replied casually, leaving everyone speechless.
He'd used such a powerful technique just to protect his property?
Even for him, such a powerful ability couldn't be used repeatedly in a single battle…
But Badr didn't seem concerned.
He raised King Sword, channeling his demonic power into the blade.
King's Judgment again?
Cao Cao, however, remained calm, his eyes narrowing.
"Wait… that energy… Medusa's Eye."
Azazel's expression shifted. Even he couldn't withstand that power.
But Badr remained unmoved. Protected by Aegis of the King, he was invulnerable.
He focused his power, the energy within King Sword intensifying.
And then, another power surged into the blade, a power that Sirzechs and the other Super Devils would recognize—the Power of Transcendence.
Even a glimpse of this power had convinced them that Badr was destined to become a Transcendent Being. Now, he wielded it with far greater control and understanding than before.
It was the power to defy the laws of reality.
Creation from nothing, simplification of the complex, turning lead into gold—with the Power of Transcendence, all things were possible.
Even creating Sacred Gears from thin air was merely one application of this power.
And this power stemmed from Badr's unwavering conviction.
He rose into the air, his aura expanding, his presence filling the world.
A true hero isn't defined by the sword he wields, but by the spirit that guides his hand.
In the hands of a hero, even a common blade becomes a legendary weapon.
And this world… will be reshaped by my presence.
This was Badr's belief.
As he held King Sword aloft, he felt a connection to the world around him, his consciousness expanding.
Cao Cao felt a sudden pressure, as if the world itself was bearing down on him.
Terror filled his eyes as he tried to speak, but his body began to disintegrate, particle by particle.
The devastating power of Badr's attack engulfed Cao Cao and his allies, their bodies turning to ash, along with Samael.
Even the True Longinus, the legendary Sacred Gear, screamed in protest, its form flickering and distorting before it finally vanished, fleeing the overwhelming power.
But within the protective embrace of Aegis of the King, the others felt only a gentle breeze. The destructive energy had been contained, leaving the surrounding area untouched.
Everyone watched in stunned silence.
The Hero Faction… annihilated with a single strike?
Even Vali was speechless. He'd believed he'd closed the gap between them, but now, the chasm seemed wider than ever.
With Samael gone, Ophis, freed from the dark energy, looked down at her hands, her expression unreadable.
"My power… it was stolen. Was that Cao Cao's goal?"
A wave of pity washed over the onlookers.
To steal the power of the Infinite Dragon God… it was a remarkable feat. But Cao Cao's triumph had been short-lived.
He'd been killed moments after achieving his goal.
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