13 Chapter 240: Collision of Ultimate Power (2/2)
A few of the ice spears actually managed to break through the Gryphons tough defense and penetrate its wings, but it still wasn't substantial enough. An unbearable rage struck the bird-like beast as blood dripped from the tip of its wings. Unable to control itself, thunder began to echo out, and rain started to fall. Vines intertwined with each other, and even the wind was transforming into an entirely different element.
Gryphon's were said to be one with nature — being capable of calling on the four main elements. Finally, all of its reserve power was on show, its target being Caesar, who appeared to be a speck of dust in front of the Gryphon.
Nonetheless, Caesar's majesty was not lower than the Gryphon's in the slightest. No, in fact, his aura was even more dignified! He called upon the entirety of the energy inside of his body and raised both of his hands into the sky as if he were attempting to reach the heavens. Immediately, in retaliation to the Gryphon's profound attack, a huge meteor of ice began to descend from the sky. It didn't end there; energy far more domineering than the ice started to coat the meteor.
It was dark in color, similar to the endless void. Not only did it beckon all living creatures to bow, but it also caused a sense of inevitable death. An ethereal image of an imperial emperor seemed to manifest within the aura. Black hair cascaded down his back, red eyes, and an imperial crown rested atop his head. Although his features were clouded and indistinct, it was still extremely domineering!
Sweat dripped down the sides of Caesar's face as he called upon his strongest attack. It blotted out the sky and came crashing down to meet the Gryphon's unification of multiple elements. Everything relied on this grand moment, this one attack!
BOOOOOM! Everything within a thousand kilometers felt the aftermath of this attack, causing small mountains to topple over and the sky up above to split apart. Both forces held the unimaginable power of two mythical-like creatures battling each other to the very end!
Lightning whipped around the darkness coated ice, while the darkness began to absorb the elements. One second turned into two, and two moments turned into an entire minute. The collision caused the veins of Caesar's arms to protrude out and blood to drip from the corner of his mouth.
The Gryphon didn't fare much better. Its feathers were beginning to fall out, and its blood seeped out even more profusely.
Strong forces on every side of the continent jumped out of their chair and looked to the north in shock. This was especially so for the Pope and the most influential forces of the church. Their mouths were agape, and shivers rode up to their spine.
”T-The Emperor is back?” The pope whispered incredulously. He would never mistake that aura.
Back in the forest, the battle was finally reaching its breaking point. Although the Gryphon wielded unbelievable power, it still wasn't a match for Caesar's authority. All of the elements were gradually absorbed, canceling out both forces at around the same time.
The bird-like creature mournfully screeched as it toppled over, unable to move another muscle. The feathers that once decorated its body riddled the ground along with rivers of blood. The only one who remained standing was Caesar, who was gasping for breath. His mana was drained, and he was just a hair away from going unconscious.
”I… Win!”