Chapter 540 - I Called For Backup (1/2)
Chapter 540 I Called For Backup
A look of surprise flashed across Just.i.tia’s face. “Are you still going to fight me after knowing who I am?”
“Well, I’ve killed a similar guy before, and I don’t mind adding another name to the list,” replied Zhang Heng. “Are you referring to Pestilence from the Four Hors.e.m.e.n of the Apocalypse? Did you kill him? How is that possible?!”
Just.i.tia’s expression finally changed.
“If you tell me you killed other G.o.ds, I would have an easier time believing you. The Four Hors.e.m.e.n of the Apocalypse come from h.e.l.l. No mortal can cause them any harm. Have a Grade-B or higher grade item that helped you restrain him?”
“You will soon find out the answer to that.”
Zhang Heng didn’t just stand there and wait for his opponent to take the first shot this time. Just.i.tia’s strength was probably higher than Pestilence, where she had demonstrated her ability to allow bullets to pa.s.s through her. It almost looked like she was hacking life itself. Zhang Heng knew that this time, he had to be cautious.
He rarely struck first, but the Nepalese saber slashed an arc in the air, slicing directly into the G.o.ddess of justice’s chest. In Roman mythology, detailed descriptions of Just.i.tia’s appearance and priesthood were recorded. However, her battle records were blank. It certainly didn’t mean Zhang Heng took his opponent’s sword for a display piece. On her other hand, the scale was there to measure good and evil, and after she looked at it, it was time she executed judgment with her sword. She was neither the G.o.d of blacksmiths, nor was she a war G.o.ddess like Venus. The best thing Zhang Heng could right now was to end the battle before she could attack him. This time, he went all out.
He had no intention to drag the battle.
On the other hand, Just.i.tia stopped relying on her ability to resist damage. She was even swifter than him, but after sizing up her agility, Zhang Heng breathed a sigh of relief. Her movement speed was still within human limits, and he could make up for it with his Lv3 saber skill.
Including the battle with Pestilence at the hospital, this was the second time he fought against a G.o.d. Zhang Heng also discovered some secrets, where there was a big difference in physical strength between different G.o.ds. In fact, some G.o.ds were no stronger than a mortal. Of course, each had their own bespoke ability. In a way, they were like enhanced versions of the agent.
G.o.ds were different from the players-as long as a player completed a quest, they would grow to become better. Meanwhile, the strength of the celestial beings was more uncertain, fluctuating over time. As for ancient G.o.ds, especially those born ages ago, their strength had dropped drastically. Just like Black Sail’s ancient Celtic G.o.d, there was no news about her at all after the quest was completed. Zhang Heng even suspected that she must be dead.
The G.o.ds that were still alive had also contracted human diseases, such as the old man in the Tang suit, who loved sweets so much he got diabetes. Even Pestilence’s phone held many contacts of medical representatives
– He even had an appointment with the hospital’s chairman to play tennis on Sat.u.r.day. Ironically, it seemed that a G.o.d was interested in improving his health.
As they quietly thrived among the mortals, few could actually tell the difference between them and the regular neighbors. Of course, when they decided a display of powers was in order, people would surely remember the legends tied to these beings. Just.i.tia must have been working in the courthouse for a long time now, and her muscles hadn’t been oiled much. Nonetheless, she managed to escape most of Zhang Heng’s attacks with only her bare feet. After the battle with Zhang Heng ensued for a while, she retreated to the corridor’s end.
Just.i.tia frowned, finally drawing out the sword on her waist.
“Condemnation!”
Just.i.tia chuckled softly, and a ball of golden holy light appeared on the sword. Before he knew it, Zhang Heng’s blade collided with the sword.