Chapter 657 - 349: Divine Artifact: Emperor’s Hammer (Part 2)

Chapter 657: Chapter 349: Divine Artifact: Emperor’s Hammer (Part 2)

Introduction: During the most glorious period of the Gray Dwarves, Emperor Daville once used these dual hammers, their power extraordinary... Later they were personally reforged by Brute Hammer the Second of the Surface Dwarf Kingdom...

Looking at the above information, Raine felt increasingly joyful.

Because practically every detail had been enhanced.

Raine remembered very clearly.

The first special effect originally increased attack speed by 20%, now reaching 25%.

And the second improvement is even greater; originally triggered once in 15 seconds, now it triggers once every 5 seconds, reducing the time by a full threefold. There’s no doubt that in a single battle, the number of times the new Warhammer’s special effects can be used is far greater than before.

As for the third effect, it combines the special effects of the Counterattacker and Defender, stacking immunity to lethal spells with Holy Healing, meaning when attacked by a lethal spell, Holy Healing is triggered.

The last, fourth effect, regardless of the others, has reduced its usage interval from one week to three days, undoubtedly a massive enhancement.

Of course, overall, the Counterattacker retained more special effects, while the Defender had fewer, which was something Brute Hammer the Second had mentioned when inquiring in advance.

Moreover, compared to the purely offensive ’Hammer of Shattering,’ Raine was keenly aware that the ’Emperor’s Hammer’ in his hand leaned more towards both offense and defense.

There’s no doubt, in terms of combat power, the Hammer of Shattering is definitely higher, but the Emperor’s Hammer has immunity to lethal spells paired with Holy Healing, and its attack becomes explosively violent after ignoring defense once every three days.

"Your Majesty Brute Hammer, I’m extremely grateful that you personally helped me reforge the Warhammer this time." Raine placed his right hand on his chest and bowed in salute, saying, "I like it very much."

"Glad you like it."

"By the way, I heard about your deeds of killing the Elder Red Dragon Klaus right after I left the forging hall. Raine, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to discern your combat strength."

"Coincidentally, since you’ve obtained the new Warhammer, we can have a friendly match."

Brute Hammer the Second spoke with a smile, both surprising and delighting Raine.

"A match with you?"

Raine was initially delighted, but then his brow furrowed.

While Raine would naturally welcome just a match, even feeling quite thrilled—after all, Brute Hammer the Second was a ruler who wouldn’t randomly spar with others.

Moreover, Brute Hammer the Second was adept with a warhammer, a Legendary Mid-Tier Powerhouse, making such an exchange opportunity extremely rare.

But the problem was, the opposing Hammer of Shattering was simply...

As the strongest divine artifact in the Mountain Dwarf Kingdom, the power of the ’Hammer of Shattering’ left a deep impression on Raine.

Indeed, even among divine artifacts, there are distinctions of power.

Raine wasn’t confident that the new Warhammer in his hand, also a divine artifact, could emerge unscathed in head-on collision with the Hammer of Shattering.

Princess Dongni, who was standing beside, saw Raine’s eyes repeatedly glance at the ’Hammer of Shattering’ in her father’s hand, and couldn’t help but cover her mouth and chuckle softly:

"Don’t worry, Mr. Rein, Father won’t use the crushing special effects of the Hammer of Shattering. If your new Warhammer were really damaged, Father would have to repair it again."

Raine immediately looked enlightened and began to smile himself.

When he looked towards Brute Hammer the Second, he saw the other also smiling and nodding, quickly saying, "Alright, Your Majesty Brute Hammer, please."

....

A few minutes later.

In the royal training ground.

"Clang! Clang!"

Only two rapidly moving figures could be seen on the field, like oxen multiplied in speed by tens of times; after flashing across the field, they easily crushed the solid stone slabs beneath them, leaving long trails of marks.

The dense booming sounds and burst sparks all demonstrated the magnitude of force behind the two people’s confrontation.

"Clang!!"

Raine stumbled back three steps, while Brute Hammer the Second swayed slightly, standing firm like a stone statue, having not retreated a single step.

Yet it was Brute Hammer the Second who looked shocked, not Raine.

Because with that strike, he had increased his power from 60% at the beginning of the duel to 80%, fully expecting to knock Raine to the ground and end the match, yet Raine only staggered back three steps.

"What? Raine, your power is impressive. In that case, I won’t hold back any longer."

"Certainly, Your Majesty Brute Hammer."

Raine, who had already activated Gigantification Lv1, wiped the sweat from his brow, his eyes brightening.

Because he found that with Hammer Mastery Lv5’s blessings, with Brute Hammer the Second as his sparring partner, his insights into the Warhammer were emerging as rapidly as a screen refresh in his mind.

At this rate of comprehension, it might not be long before he could elevate ’Hammer of Sanction’ directly to lv2, possibly advancing to Professional Level 14 as well.

"Buzz~~"

As Brute Hammer the Second took a step forward, swinging his hammer!

A high-frequency vibrating sound rang out, as if even the air couldn’t bear Brute Hammer the Second’s massive force of swinging the Hammer of Shattering, and emitted helpless moans.

Raine raised the new Warhammer horizontally in defense.

"Clang!!!"

This time, Raine staggered back six or seven steps before coming to a halt, his complexion showing a flush of red, his tiger’s mouth tingling, and his arms subtly aching.

Due to being just a sparring match, Brute Hammer the Second did not continue attacking but instead lowered his warhammer and asked with concern, "Raine, are you alright? Perhaps we should end the spar here."

"Please, Your Majesty Brute Hammer, allow the sparring to continue."

What power!

Raine felt awe as he watched Brute Hammer the Second’s muscles that resembled blocks of stone, and quickly spoke.

Activating the First-stage Gigantification was wholly overwhelmed.

Bear in mind, he possessed the special classes ’Elemental Lord,’ combined with the ’Multi-colored Giant Dragon Bloodline’ for bodily strength!

Of course, Raine was well aware of the vast difference in professional levels between him and Brute Hammer the Second.

But, averaging out those two attributes above, compared to any Legendary Mid-Tier human, Raine believed his physical attributes would almost measure equally.

Yet Brute Hammer the Second was absolutely not among them.

Such power was terrifying, akin to a humanoid dragon!

"Oh? Raine, you have more tricks up your sleeve?" Seeing Raine unwilling to stop, Brute Hammer the Second was initially surprised, believing Raine was being youthful, not wanting to concede.

But seemingly reminded of Raine’s record of slaying the Elder Red Dragon Klaus earlier, Brute Hammer the Second laughed heartily and said, "Very well, let’s continue."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, then I’ll begin."

While nodding in gratitude, while internally chanting the Third Stage Gigantification, Raine’s muscles started to further swell, his height leaping upward, the veins of his neck writhing like worms.

"Clang! Clang!"

Soon, the two resumed their high-speed sparring.

This time, the colossal metallic clash sounds caused nearby Dwarf Royal Guards to furrow their brows deeply, while the maids covered their ears and ran away.

Another deafening sound of warhammers colliding came from the center of the field.

Two rapidly moving figures suddenly stopped.

This time, Raine staggered back three steps, but Brute Hammer the Second also retreated for the first time, clearly feeling the pressure against Raine in his Third Stage Gigantification.

"Hahaha, exhilarating! Raine, this magic of yours is unfamiliar to me, though its effects seem much like the Gray Dwarf’s Bloodline Talent of Gigantification." Rough laughter echoed from Brute Hammer the Second’s mouth.

"Your Majesty, it’s a high-tier spell ’Enlargement Technique’ I found from the Drow Elves."

Naturally, Raine would not reveal the truth.

After all, if revealing the truth, Brute Hammer the Second was entirely correct, it was indeed the genuine Bloodline Talent of Gigantification from Gray Dwarves.

Thus the sparring ended.

Although Raine didn’t activate Gigantification Lv4, he knew even if he did, in close combat, it was unlikely he’d defeat Brute Hammer the Second.

Of course, he didn’t use magic spells, but then again, the opponent likewise didn’t employ the special effects of the Hammer of Shattering.

At this time, the nearby Elder Balin frowned and stepped forward, saying, "Mr. Rein, Grenum just told me that you encountered the projection of the Mother of Five-Colored Dragons descending in the White Dragon Nest?"

Upon hearing this, even Brute Hammer the Second furrowed his brows, looking towards Raine.

"Yes, Grand Elder, we indeed saw the projection descend after killing the newly ascended Legendary White Dragon Avia Linsagos, but it was blocked by the Dark Maiden... In the end, it seemed the two sensed something significant was happening in the Underdark and left."

Raine nodded, recounting the events broadly.

"The Underdark?"

"Yes."