hotmtlnovel Chapter 575 The Battle Begins! Sterl's Terrifying Vitality!
Chapter 575 The Battle Begins! Sterl's Terrifying Vitality!
Countless pairs of eyes were fixed above, staring at Sterl, who appeared before Silver Moon Wolf God like a bright moon among fireflies. His presence evoked a myriad of emotions—shock, awe, fear, and even admiration.
Especially among the soldiers of Orichalcum, the fervor in their eyes was palpable. They had been utterly captivated by Sterl's power. He had single-handedly turned the tide of battle on numerous occasions: exterminating the five Ashen gods who surrounded him, destroying millions of monstrous legions, and even withstanding an entire legendary army led by over a dozen gods. His strength had led to their downfall and collapse!
Now, he dared to face an upper-level god, and what was more, Silver Moon Wolf God had acknowledged him as a true opponent—this was a level of recognition that none of them had ever imagined, yet it had happened to Hades. It was like living mythology, etched deeply into the hearts of everyone present.
As a result, Hades' status within Orichalcum was soaring. The people regarded him with an almost divine reverence, like devout followers worshipping a god, and they were truly fanatical in their admiration!
Even if he were to be defeated by Silver Moon Wolf God in this battle, it would become an eternal legend, passed down through the ages, forever imprinted as a totem in the hearts of the warriors of Orichalcum.
Among the surviving Ashen forces, there was an undeniable sense of awe toward Sterl, though it was mixed with fear. After all, Sterl had slaughtered them relentlessly in his quest for soul power, crushing their spirit and leaving them entirely demoralized. The fact that he now possessed the strength to oppose an upper-level god only deepened the shadows he cast over them.
It was likely that, in the future, even the mere sight of Sterl would instill terror in their hearts, rendering them incapable of fighting back.
Just then, Silver Moon Wolf God suddenly released an immense wave of divine power, instantly snapping everyone out of their shock and awe. They knew that the battle—the one that would determine their lives or deaths—was about to begin.
Silver Moon Wolf God coldly fixed his gaze on Sterl. In the next moment, vast amounts of upper-level Divine Power erupted, and the Moon Law manifested. "Phantom Blood Wheel, descend!"
In an instant, the sky above shimmered with a blood-red crescent, and a blinding crimson light filled the air. Numerous Phantom Blood Wheels, identical to the one from before, rained down like a torrential storm.
But these new Phantom Blood Wheels seemed to home in on their target, rapidly coalescing and forming into a chaotic blood-red vortex that hurtled toward Sterl with a terrifying force.
This was Silver Moon Wolf God's true power. The so-called Moon Divine Authority domain, the so-called slow-down ability, were nothing more than his most basic powers. Now, a true upper-level god was finally revealing his full strength. For beings below the level of an upper-level god, this was nothing short of a terrifying natural disaster!
The speed of the blood-red vortex was incredibly fast, and combined with the slow-down effect, it made Sterl's perception feel like it was in slow motion. He could only sense a fleeting shadow zipping past, a truly horrifying sensation.
Dodge? There was no way to dodge it. Even if he used the Boots of the Void to slip into subspace, unless he escaped the domain's boundaries, the moment he emerged, Silver Moon Wolf God would immediately detect him. This was why, even after Silver Moon Wolf God activated his domain, Sterl's teleportation ability had been predicted in advance and countered.
The domain of an upper-level god was, in some ways, like a miniature world. The gods were the masters of this world. Once within their domain, everything was governed by their rules, and nothing could escape their perception.
Unprepared and unlike Sterl, who had activated his shield in advance, Silver Moon Wolf God's physical body directly endured the cuts of the spatial blades. His tough fur was ripped open, blood pouring out in torrents. Some of the blades even penetrated into his massive form, wreaking havoc internally.
However, this only lasted for a few seconds. With a low growl, Silver Moon Wolf God finally broke free from the Power of Spacetime's confinement. A blood-red moon appeared overhead, and a blood-colored light curtain descended, enveloping his body and halting the continued assault of the spatial blades.
Even so, Silver Moon Wolf God now bore numerous vicious gashes on his body, his organs taking varying degrees of damage. Of course, when compared to his towering, kilometer-long frame, these injuries were nothing. His immense vitality allowed him to shrug them off easily.
At this moment, all the Phantom Blood Wheels were absorbed by Sterl. His body was now covered in marks, but not from injuries. The Starry Battle Armor was also etched with numerous savage scars, as if it had been slashed by sharp weapons.
However, Sterl's aura remained undisturbed. Even the visible wounds on his surface were rapidly healing, with a strong vitality radiating from him in subtle pulses.
"Such a powerful vitality," Silver Moon Wolf God murmured, his pupils narrowing. This kind of vitality was not something an ordinary god could possess, not to mention that mysterious power from earlier.
"Power of Time... So, you really spared no effort and used an item imbued with the Power of Time," he quickly realized. No wonder he had nearly been overwhelmed—this was the legendary Power of Time, the supreme Law Power. Even if it was just an item imbued with the Power of Time, its potency was incredibly formidable.
Especially when used unexpectedly, the effects could be shocking. And since the other party also wielded Space Law, the combination of the two was almost impossible to defend against.
However, items containing the Power of Time were typically extremely rare and valuable, often difficult to even acquire. Even he himself had never obtained one. Most who came across such items would attempt to comprehend the power within them, yet this person—Sterl—had chosen to use it directly. This revealed something: it showed that he had been forced into a corner by Silver Moon Wolf God.
"It's a shame," Silver Moon Wolf God continued, his voice tinged with both admiration and regret. "Even though you've trapped me, the iron still needs to be forged by a strong hand. Even if you keep attacking, you won't be able to kill me."
Silver Moon Wolf God smiled faintly, and the wounds on his body began to visibly heal at an incredible speed. As an upper-level god, his vitality was already formidable. On top of that, being of wolf descent, his life force was even stronger than that of ordinary upper-level gods.
These injuries, though they appeared severe, were no more than minor flesh wounds. Left untreated, they would heal on their own.
At the same time, Sterl's injuries were also rapidly healing. With the protection of Rebirth of All Thoughts and the defense of Starry Battle Armor, the attacks that landed on him weren't as severe. In terms of numerical value, the damage was roughly... a loss of about 5% of his health, with the ability to regenerate at a rate of 1% per second.
"Good, good, good!" Silver Moon Wolf God exclaimed as he saw Sterl's condition. There was a glint of surprise in his eyes, followed by a hint of regret. "You're even stronger than I expected!"
His tone then turned wistful as he added, "It's a pity. If you had joined us in the Ashen Temple, your future would have been limitless. But now... everything ends here."