They hadn't witnessed this man in action before, and he hadn't demonstrated his abilities thus far. Yet, the moment he uttered those words, both Bronya and Seele found solace and assurance.
His words alone were enough to quell their fears. Even if the sky were to come crashing down, they felt unafraid now.
March Seven observed Adonis in the distance and couldn't help but ponder: "He may sound impressive saying all that, but can he truly resolve this situation?"
In a chat group.
[Shiina: Those words are a bit crude.]
[Kaede: True, saying that under a falling meteorite does add some excitement.]
[Anna: Are the two sisters impressed?]
[Shiina: Huh? Why would we be impressed, Anna-chan? It's just words, nothing nerdy about it, and it doesn't move me in any way.]
[Anna: Even though that's the case, they seem to be viewing Adonis differently now.]
[A2: Considering the change in the main character, I think it's time to switch up the background music. Any suggestions for a better track?]
[Inori: Well, Sister A2, it might not be the best time to ask that question.]
[Anna Kushina: I think we need something more intense to match the explosion!]
[Anna: Also, Sister A2, can you analyze whether Sisters Shiina and Kaede have been affected with your all-knowing data?]
[Shiina: We already said we weren't moved.]
[A2: Anna-chan, understanding human emotions is quite complex. My analysis might not be perfect, but I can tell you that their liking for Adonis has grown.]
[A2: Anyways…. Let's go with a more intense track that matches the explosion - "aLIEz."]
[Ding, group member A2 uploaded the MP3 file "aLIEz", which has been automatically played. ]
[Anna Kushina: Swish (〃▽〃)]
[Shiina: A2 sister! What are you teaching Anna-chan? I said no!]
[Kaede: Same as above, in addition, that meteorite is about to fall, we better collect the gods.]
[Inori: Whether this crisis can be solved depends on the next development.]
...
Adonis gazed up at the descending meteorite, taking in a deep breath. He was acutely aware that this was reality, not a game. The flashy moves that might work in a game wouldn't save him here. What he needed was a practical solution.
"Prevent it from colliding with my planet," Adonis muttered to himself. He closed his eyes briefly and then reopened them.
"What level am I at now... This is the perfect opportunity to test this out."
Adonis believed he could potentially destroy the meteorite with a single punch, but that would result in scattered debris causing widespread damage.
That wasn't the outcome he wanted to see. His goal was to minimize the danger posed by the falling meteorite.
His extraordinary powers allowed him to rapidly learn various combat techniques and even develop special abilities.
He could replicate skills like Cocolia's ice manipulation or Seele's quantum powers. During the recent battle, Adonis had already learned how to create meteorites of the same magnitude as Richie's.
That's his miracle.
Emerging from his contemplation, Adonis raised his right hand skyward and called out, "Pillar of Endless Winter!"
In an instant, twelve one-meter-thick icicles shot up from the ground, piercing the sky. The meteorite collided with them, causing a thunderous impact that shook the entire Permafrost Ridge.
These icy pillars slowed down the meteorite's descent, absorbing the destructive energy contained within it.
However, the stress of the collision created cracks in the icicles, causing concern for March Seven and the others.
Yet, in a moment of relief, the frigid ice from the Permafrost Ridge flowed into the cracks, repairing and strengthening the icicles.
Adonis's move, known as the Pillar of Endless Winter, also went by another name: the Unyielding Holy Wall.
This name was a testament to the icicles' unique characteristic—they would never be destroyed unless faced with an adversary stronger than Adonis himself.
The rapidly descending meteorite finally came to a halt, leaving Bronya and Seele staring at Adonis's back in disbelief. They couldn't help but wonder, "Was Lord Guardian always this powerful?"
Dan Heng, on the other hand, relaxed his brow. He now understood what Mr. Yang wanted to confirm – the immense strength of the Great Guardian.
Adonis's recent display of power had shocked everyone, but what happened next would shatter their worldviews even further.
Adonis mimicked Richie's earlier meteorite creation, causing a rift to appear suddenly in the void above him. This rift expanded rapidly, wrapping around the incoming meteorite within moments.
Then, with a simple snap of his fingers, the meteorite, which had the potential to annihilate everything on Earth, began to be slowly devoured by the massive rift, piece by piece.
"Click!"
"Click!"
The scene left everyone present awestruck and dumbfounded.