Chapter 2336: Experts’ Fiesta

A half-smiling, half-crying mask with alternating black and white colors was the symbol of the Envoys of the Church of the Sun and Moon.

However, since Shin always wore this distinctive mask, it had gradually become synonymous with his name, particularly his Godlike Title—Battle God.

Due to the distance, not many players could clearly see his signature mask. However, those who had just been saved by him were close enough to recognize it.

And with the entire battlefield having fallen into utter silence, the moment one player voiced Shin’s name, everyone nearby heard him clearly.

"Ba... Battle God Sickarius!"

Immediately afterward, an uproar swept across the battlefield.

Seeing a legendary figure standing before them stirred indescribable emotions among the players. Some were left in awe by his mere presence, while others subconsciously trembled after sensing the aura he exuded. Meanwhile, the peak god-level experts could barely contain their eagerness to cross swords with him.

"You’ve finally made your appearance!" Solfang exclaimed, unconsciously tightening his grip on his massive saber.

The battle intent raging within him grew increasingly fierce, leaving him practically itching for a fight.

Unfortunately for him, Shin completely ignored his presence.

Instead, Shin’s attention remained fixed on the movements he had sensed deep within the receding sandstorm.

Naturally, Solfang was less than pleased to be ignored. As a battle-crazed individual, he couldn’t help but interpret Shin’s behavior as a deliberate provocation.

However—

BOOM!

Before Solfang could make his move, a colossal fist suddenly burst through the nearby sandstorm, tearing a massive hole through the swirling clouds of sand.

WHOOSH!

The surroundings immediately darkened as the enormous stone fist blotted out the sun, casting a vast shadow over the battlefield.

"Tsk!"

Seeing the descending fist, Solfang clicked his tongue and immediately sprang into action.

SWOOSH!

Violent flames erupted from his saber, rapidly expanding into a raging firestorm that swirled around him.

AWOOO~!

At the same time, the phantom image of a howling wolf with blazing fur briefly manifested behind him before merging into his saber.

SHING!

Solfang swung his weapon, releasing a massive crescent-shaped slash. The attack fused with the surrounding firestorm, transforming into a blazing torrent that surged toward the descending fist.

BOOOOOM!

The moment the two attacks collided, a terrifying explosion rocked the battlefield.

The sheer destructive force of Solfang’s strike was so overwhelming that it rivaled—and arguably eclipsed—the spectacular display Emperor Dream had unleashed earlier.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

However, what happened next left everyone in shock.

Despite the devastating power behind Solfang’s attack, it had done little more than weaken the momentum of the descending fist.

Flaming embers scattered in every direction as enormous fragments of stone broke away from the colossal fist. Yet, even after losing a considerable portion of its outer layer, the massive limb continued its descent.

It seemed that Solfang’s attack had merely shattered the earth armor covering the Heavenly Dominator’s fist!

Solfang raised an eyebrow as he assessed the result. "This attack... It’s much stronger than the previous ones."

Only then did he realize that the Heavenly Dominator’s latest attack far surpassed the strikes it had unleashed earlier in the raid.

It was as though the monster’s strength had increased yet another level, making its current attacks far more terrifying than those from the earlier stages of the battle.

Swoosh!

While the colossal fist continued its descent, the other side of the battlefield underwent an equally startling change.

Shin, who had been intently observing the depths of the sandstorm, finally made his move.

He assumed his signature sword-drawing stance and channeled the Power of the Eclipse into his sheathed sword.

Click!

His thumb gently pushed against the sword’s guard, causing the blade to slide out of its sheath just enough to reveal a sliver of its gleaming edge.

’Jade Kirin Scripture: Quick Draw – Eclipse Tiger Draw!’

SHING!

In the next instant, Shin drew the [Yamato] and unleashed a swift slash, releasing all the energy he had accumulated within the blade.

ROOOAR!

The terrifying Power of the Eclipse erupted from the sword, manifesting as an enormous tiger that lunged straight into the receding sandstorm.

BOOOOOM!

An even greater explosion erupted from within the swirling clouds of sand, followed by an enraged roar that shook the entire battlefield.

ROOOAR!

(-4,587,621)

A massive crimson number flashed within the sandstorm, clearly displaying the tremendous damage inflicted upon the Heavenly Dominator.

At almost the same moment, the colossal fist that had been about to crush Solfang suddenly veered off course and shot upward.

The abrupt change in its trajectory left little room for doubt.

The Heavenly Dominator had been struck hard enough to lose its balance!

BOOM!

A moment later, another deafening impact echoed from deep within the sandstorm, as though something unimaginably heavy had just crashed into the ground.

SWOOSH!

The resulting shockwave swept across the battlefield, forcing the surrounding sandstorm outward and clearing away the clouds of dust that had obstructed everyone’s vision.

Before long, the players caught sight of the titanic Heavenly Dominator kneeling on the desert floor, one of its colossal arms hanging limply at its side.

A massive chunk of stone armor had been shattered on its shoulder, exposing a deep wound in its earthen flesh. The injury looked as though some ferocious beast had torn into it with its claws and fangs.

The damage was far greater than that inflicted by Crimson Queen Riley’s opening attack, rivaling the devastating wound Emperor Dream had dealt with his initial strike.

Although the exposed flesh was already regenerating rapidly, and its stone armor restoring itself at an even more alarming rate, the damage remained clearly visible on the Heavenly Dominator’s multilayered Health Bar.

SWOOSH!

While everyone was still processing the astonishing sight, someone had already made his move.

SHING!

Dragging his massive saber across the desert floor, Solfang charged straight toward the Heavenly Dominator, which was still recovering from the devastating blow it had just suffered.

He had no intention of letting himself be overshadowed by the other powerhouses, especially after his previous attack had failed to stop the Heavenly Dominator’s assault despite its tremendous destructive power.

BANG!

Solfang kicked off the ground and soared across the battlefield, gripping his saber with both hands as he left a blazing trail in his wake.

AWOOO~!

Accompanied by the howl of a monstrous wolf, he swung his saber repeatedly, unleashing a series of brilliant flashes that resembled spinning, cross-shaped stars scattered across the sky.

SHING! SHING! SHING!

The countless sword flashes descended upon the Heavenly Dominator, bombarding its colossal body with a relentless barrage of terrifying slashes.

ROOOAR!

The Heavenly Dominator raised one of its massive arms, attempting to shield itself from the incoming attacks.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

Unfortunately for the monster, Solfang’s slashes tore through its defense and struck multiple parts of its enormous body.

(-152,323), (-274,591), (-340,552), (-451,768), ...

A series of increasingly high damage values appeared above the Heavenly Dominator’s head, revealing that Solfang’s latest technique was far more formidable than an ordinary barrage of attacks.

ROOOAR!

Enraged by the assault, the Heavenly Dominator unleashed a terrifying roar.

In the next instant, its gravitational field surged with overwhelming force, dragging Solfang back toward the ground.

SWOOSH!

Still suspended in midair, Solfang found himself caught in the powerful gravitational pull. Unable to resist its influence, he rapidly descended toward the desert floor.

BANG!

Nevertheless, he managed to land steadily on his feet. The tremendous force of his landing caused the desert floor to collapse beneath him, forming a massive crater.

However, before he could launch another attack, the light around him suddenly dimmed.

Solfang immediately raised his head.

A colossal foot loomed above him, casting a vast shadow over the crater.

The Heavenly Dominator was attempting to crush him beneath its stomp!

SWOOSH!

Fortunately, the other peak god-level experts had already arrived, rejoining the battle before the monster could follow through with its attack.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

One figure after another surged through the air as the melee fighters fearlessly charged toward the Heavenly Dominator.

SHING!

Leading the assault, Emperor Dream swung his sword forward, releasing a brilliant beam of light that shot straight toward the monster.

WHOOSH!

The beam tore through the air, generating such immense pressure that the surrounding atmosphere seemed to buckle beneath its overwhelming force.

BOOOOM!

(-2,321,675)

The attack struck the shin of the Heavenly Dominator’s raised leg, shattering its stone armor and drilling deep into the flesh beneath.

From this strike alone, it was clear that Emperor Dream had no intention of allowing either Shin or Solfang to steal the spotlight.

Although the damage was less impressive than that of his earlier attack, the strike still packed enough power to force the monster’s colossal leg backward, disrupting its balance and making it stumble.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

The ground trembled with every unsteady step the Heavenly Dominator took, its massive feet leaving deep craters in the desert floor as it struggled to regain its footing.

SHING! SHING! SHING!

Following Emperor Dream’s attack, the other melee fighters, including Kross and Criss, immediately pounced on the opportunity and launched their own assaults.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

They unleashed a barrage of devastating attacks against the Heavenly Dominator, taking full advantage of the opening Emperor Dream had created.

Judging from the ferocity of their attacks, none of these powerhouses seemed willing to let the others outshine them.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

Amid the chaotic battlefield, however, Caroline’s figure stood out the most.

She danced gracefully through the air, wielding her chakrams while manipulating the flames that swirled around her. From an outsider’s perspective, her movements looked more like an elaborate performance than a deadly assault against a Semi-World Boss.

SHING! SHING! SHING!

(-150,552), (-159,226), (-154,552), ...

With every graceful spin, Caroline sent a blazing crescent of energy slicing through the air. Each crescent carved a deep wound into whatever part of the Heavenly Dominator’s colossal body it struck.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Not long afterward, the ranged fighters joined the onslaught, with Crimson Queen Riley and Calamity Cannon Thunderlord leading the charge with their overwhelming firepower.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

Every god-level expert on the battlefield gave their all, each silently competing against the others by unleashing their most powerful attacks and striving to deliver the most impressive performance.

Under the relentless barrage from these powerhouses, the Heavenly Dominator grew increasingly enraged.

ROOOOOOOAR!

Suddenly, a terrifying gravitational field spread across the battlefield, forcing everyone to halt their attacks as the overwhelming pressure descended upon them.

BOOM!

RUMBLE! RUMBLE! RUMBLE!

The desert floor trembled violently, sending a wave of unease through everyone present.

The experts were already familiar with this phenomenon, having witnessed the Heavenly Dominator unleash the same ability earlier.

This time, however, the monster had combined its gravitational field with another terrifying attack, making it considerably more dangerous.

The oppressive force weighed down on everyone, restricting their movements just as the ground beneath them began to change.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

Massive stone pillars erupted from the desert floor, shooting toward the surrounding experts with enough force to pierce their bodies or crush them beneath their tremendous weight.

Fortunately, the powerhouses caught in the attack were all formidable experts, each possessing multiple life-saving skills and combat techniques that could help them escape even the most dangerous situations.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

They immediately resorted to their respective methods of survival, desperately maneuvering through the deadly combination of gravitational suppression and the forest of rising stone pillars.

Nobody dared to let their guard down. A single mistake could leave them impaled or crushed before they could even react.

WHOOSH!

Amid the chaos, a figure suddenly streaked across the battlefield, skillfully weaving through the rising stone pillars while navigating the oppressive gravitational field.

In the blink of an eye, the figure reached the Heavenly Dominator.

The colossal monster seemed to have anticipated this approach. Its eyes locked onto the incoming figure before it swung one of its massive fists forward, greeting its opponent with a devastating punch.

BOOOOM!

The air exploded as the colossal fist tore through the atmosphere, generating a succession of deafening sonic booms.

Shin, who had been charging toward the Heavenly Dominator, abruptly halted just before colliding with the incoming fist.

Without the slightest hint of panic, he calmly raised the sheath in his left hand.

’Legacy Skill: Mondi’s Style – Abyssal Form (Permafrost).’

In the next instant, the sheath transformed into a segmented whip sword resembling the spine of some monstrous creature, its icy blade gleaming with a chilling light.

"Ocean Reaper," Shin murmured.

A faint ripple spread through the air as Ronan emerged from the Reaper’s Realm.

The young Elemental Spirit briefly manifested behind Shin before dissolving into a speck of light that merged with the whip sword in his hand.

’Elemental Spirit Possession (Primordial Water): Depths Devourer.’

SWOOSH!

Shin flicked his wrist, causing the segmented blade to extend rapidly. The flexible weapon twisted and coiled around him like a serpentine creature awakening from its slumber.

At the same time, the Power of Primordial Water surged from his body, enveloping the [Permafrost] Legendary Sword in a torrent of frigid energy.

Then, without hesitation, Shin thrust his weapon forward, sending the spiraling blade straight toward the Heavenly Dominator’s incoming fist.

SHING!

’Four Symbol Scripture: Heavenly Black Tortoise – Death Coil!’

HISSSSS!

A gigantic serpent formed entirely of ice materialized before Shin.

Moving with astonishing speed, the frozen serpent lunged toward the Heavenly Dominator’s colossal arm and coiled tightly around it, intercepting the devastating punch before it could reach Shin.

Everyone across the battlefield stared in disbelief.

The Heavenly Dominator’s colossal fist had been stopped.

Not deflected. Not evaded.

Stopped!

The battlefield fell silent as countless gazes converged on the masked figure standing before the monster.

Even the other peak god-level experts couldn’t hide their astonishment.

Battle God Sickarius had just accomplished what none of them had expected to witness.

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