13 Chapter 240: Collision of Ultimate Power (1/2)
Inside of the thick belt of trees, a massive bird-like creature suddenly blasted its eyes open. A profound emotion gleamed within its eyes as it screeched into the air, flying toward Caesar's direction without an iota of hesitation. Mythical creatures like the Gryphon possessed an outstanding memory, so it was immediately aware of who the trespasser was. Although the monster was still afraid, it was prideful as well. How could it just stand by and let an evildoer into its home?
At the entrance, Caesar squinted his eyes and clenched the scythe at his side. Having come from Earth, facing thousands of tribulations, and evolving into the creature that he was now, there was no longer any fear to mention. Memories from his past life gradually became clouded and vague, as if he was beginning to become fully incorporated into his new identity. The only thing that remained from the past... was his name — Caesar.
Of course, Caesar soon discarded such meaningless thoughts and shot forward to where the Gryphon could be seen circling the remnants of the burnt forest. Finally, after so long, a being which Caesar had no position to face off against in the past, was willing to meet him. Not as a superior, but as an equal.
Both Caesar and the oversized bird darted through the lands and soon met each other, fifteen meters apart. The Gryphon unfurled its wings and glared at Caesar, to which he responded with a hundred or so spears made out of ice. ”It has been a long time, and I still haven't forgotten the carnage you exhibited on my soldiers!” He thundered, his killing intent bolstering.
The wind fluttered Caesar's hair and clothes, causing him to appear like an immortal god descending upon the world. On the other hand, the Gryphon summoned a boundless amount of turbid winds, resembling a mythical creature revealing its heavenly might. Few beasts were capable of standing in front of a Gryphon, and most of them were already extinct.
Sunlight illuminated the battlefield between the two otherworldly creatures, but it did nothing to conceal the darkness emanating from Caesar's body. Even though he seemed evil, no power was corrupt, nor righteous. It was how the power was utilized that really mattered, as could be seen with the church.
Caesar's eyes flashed a deep shade of crimson, but even then, he could not perceive any flaws within the Gryphons body.
'It wouldn't be fun, otherwise,' he thought to himself, his ice spears multiplying from one hundred to two hundred.
They irradiated a bone-chilling temperature as they spun in the air, showcasing Caesar's strong desire to not only do battle but to kill as well. It didn't take much more time for him to gently raise his right hand and point forward. Like an army of thousands of elite archers, the ice launched forward like a volley of mighty arrows. They coursed through the air, breaking the sound barrier and booming for creatures within hundred of kilometers to hear.
However, an even more stalwart screech reverberated, emanating the strongest of winds and shattering nearly all of the ice within seconds. This was, of course, the Gryphons doing. It then blasted off the ground and swooped toward Caesar, its talons bearing down.
The nearby trees stumbled down, and the ground quaked. A burst of maniacal laughter erupted from Caesar's mouth as both of his hands balled into fists. Immediately, the thousands of broken ice particles congealed together and formed an astonishing number of spears. The sheer sum was uncountable at first glance, but it numbered at the very least, a few thousand. More prominent than that was the crystal-like gleam that formed on every single one of them.
After fighting the troll king, Caesar possessed much stronger control over his mana. Even if he fought Musashi in his prime, he was sure of victory.
Shocked, the Gryphon screeched even louder. This time, it was not out of ridicule, but fear. It commanded the clouds from up above to congregate and block the sun alongside blades of wind striking in every direction. But, even then, it wasn't enough to fend off against Caesar's well-established ambush!
Boom! Both forces collided with each other and shook the ground at its very core! The tectonic plates began rubbing against each other, and the nearby land was completely leveled!