Chapter 318: The Descent of the Demon God
Eric picked up the image phone, taking on the role of a battlefield reporter, ready to capture the exciting moments of the fight at any time.
Ulquiorra's originally green pupils turned yellow, with the whites of his eyes turning dark green. His abdomen, legs, arms, and back were covered in black feathers. His hands revealed bat-like claws.
The horns on his head grew longer and sharper, and a long, controllable tail sprouted, with a bone-like structure resembling a knife at the tail's tip. The hollow in his chest expanded, allowing a clear view of what was behind him.
If Ulquiorra in his first return of the blade form resembled a demon, then in his second return, he was like a descending demon god.
The terrifying aura stirred a violent storm. Esdeath held down her military cap to keep it from being blown away, her fierce battle intent growing stronger in the windstorm.
Kakuzu growled in hatred, "This bastard, he's hiding such a powerful force..."
"Old man Kakuzu, it's good that he didn't defeat you with one move," Eric commented.
"Shut up," Kakuzu snapped.
Ulquiorra's evil appearance, combined with his overwhelming aura, caused Miku , who was weaker, to feel physical discomfort.
Her heart pounded inside her chest, but due to the thick layer of fat in front, the sound of her heartbeat like a drum was muffled. The nauseous feeling urged her to bend down, but it had only been a few seconds before—
"Your face is so pale, are you alright?" Eric asked with concern.
"Hmm, hmm." Miku shook her head, pressing herself tightly against Eric , trying to ease the nervousness caused by Ulquiorra's power surge. "I'm fine."
Suddenly, her hand tightened, and a warm, firm hand grasped hers.
Eric 's four fingers intertwined with her delicate palm, his thumb gently pressing on her soft hand's back, squeezing out the air between their skins.
"Darling?"
"Don't be afraid, I'm right here with you."
Eric 's steady heartbeat calmed Miku 's rapid pulse, his warm body heat melting her cold fingers.
"Hmm!" Her previously fearful emotions slowly relaxed, and Fujitora returned to Miku 's face.
Eric smiled, turning his head to ask, "Wendy, are you feeling any discomfort?"
"Ah, Eric -nii." Wendy was startled by Eric 's sudden question. "I'm fine, but… his mood feels a bit complicated..."
Wendy worriedly looked at the two in the arena.
'Can this battle give me the answer I want?' Ulquiorra thought. 'But since it's Eric -sama's order, I will obey.'
With a thirst for the "heart" and a dream to find his purpose in existence, Ulquiorra, urged by the command, spread his dark wings behind him and flew towards Esdeath, who was charging toward him as well.
When the two figures, one white and one black, collided head-on.
"Boom!"
The shockwave from their clash exploded, the ground shattered and collapsed. Violent air currents swept through, causing the surrounding trees to topple backward.
The sharp rapier met the pointed black claws, and the black claws gripped the snow-white sword blade. Crystal-like frost spread up Ulquiorra's palm. In the brief but intense exchange, the two crossed paths, and Ulquiorra's massive black wings swept past Esdeath's previous position, as his bone-like tail, resembling one without bones, lashed toward her in mid-air.
"Crack."
The bone-like structure at the tip of his tail effortlessly pierced the ice in front of him, striking the white sword's edge.
In an instant, sharp ice spikes, capable of reflecting sunlight, filled the entire sky and fell like a sudden storm.
Flying low in the air, Ulquiorra twisted his body in dazzling fashion, with his uncovered fingertips gathering dark energy, forming a massive black ball of light. The huge black flash met the endless hail of ice spikes and tore through the entire sky.
In just a short exchange, the two had already clashed four times.
Esdeath landed lightly, her rapid heartbeat stirring the flow of blood. Her blood vessels expanded rapidly as mist-like white steam floated from her body. The ground beneath her feet began to form a layer of frost, spreading outward.
"Power, speed, techniques—there's nothing lacking. I'm really starting to look forward to the rest of the battle..."
In the distance, Eric commented, "I want a reward."
Scáthach suddenly felt an urge to draw her weapon, her red magic spear almost slipping from her grasp, and her target was none other than Eric , who was holding hands with Miku and flirting with another woman.
Esdeath smiled, "I'll give you your reward tonight, remember to come to my room."
The piercing glares from the crowd made Eric feel as though he had just swallowed a thousand needles. His stomach churned, cramps, and cold sweat flooded his body.
Wendy blushed and took a step back.
"Wendy, your reaction is really hurtful to me."
Kurumi's Akame warned, 'If you go tonight, I'll show you the true power of a yandere.'
Ulquiorra looked at his right hand covered in ice crystals, clenched his fist, shattering the ice. Realizing that he couldn't fight in close combat, he held his palms in front of his chest, his ten fingers tightly pressed together.
"Thunder Spear."
Blue particles gleamed in his palm as his arms stretched out, and the blue spear formed in his hands.
The blue light spear spun between Ulquiorra's hands. "Round two."
"I'm more suited to be his opponent, using a spear," Scáthach 's gaze carried a hint of resentment.
"..." Sweat continued to pour from Eric 's temples.
"Darling, you're sweating so much." Miku took out a fragrant handkerchief from her pocket, gently wiping Eric 's forehead. "Why is there more and more?!"
"Don't worry, he's fine, just too many affairs with the ladies," Kurumi's tone was full of sarcasm.
Naive like a girl who had never seen adult content, Miku tilted her head and asked, "Affairs with the ladies?"
"..."
"If you're still thinking about what 'heart' is, you might as well throw all those thoughts away and fight me with all your heart," Esdeath grinned with a bloodthirsty smile. "You like it too, right? The thrill of giving everything in battle, the sensation of a blade sinking into flesh."
"..." In silence, Ulquiorra's expression remained unchanged, like a sculpture carved into stone.
Not receiving a response from Ulquiorra, Esdeath didn't mind. The hard ground beneath her feet exploded as rolling dirt and howling winds surrounded her. Her white figure broke through the thin air, and a sonic boom shattered around her.
"Clang, clang, clang!"
She raised the Thunder Spear above her head and caught the gleaming Western sword, not giving her opponent any chance to rest. The white glowing blade tore through the space, leaving arcs of white light in everyone's view.
Slashing, sweeping, thrusting, hacking—her fast-paced attacks were as fluid as a waltz, but each one was blocked by the Thunder Spear in Ulquiorra's hand. The blue and white lights clashed.
The arena shook with the constant sound of thunder; the wind raged around them.
The extraordinary speed of both made them appear as mere shadows. The intense tremors in the air echoed like a symphony, playing louder with each clash.
"Crack, crack."
Eric did not forget his task, constantly snapping photos. His pace was slower than before, but not because of the two beauties beside him.
It was definitely not because of that.
From a distance, Ulquiorra extended his right arm, throwing the Thunder Spear with force toward Esdeath.
"!" A chill ran through Esdeath's heart, and she tried to block, but instead, she swiftly dodged to the right. The dark green spear streaked through the air, landing in the distant ocean.
Boom!
A massive water column shot into the sky, and the explosion unleashed an endless storm that shredded the dark clouds above.
"Clang." Eric timely pressed the shutter.
Everyone stared in awe as the gigantic waves surged toward them.
"Freeze!" At Esdeath's command, the giant wave froze in place.
"It's amazing, the Thunder Spear isn't just a weapon for holding, it can be thrown."
"This move's power is too strong, I can barely control it, but... it seems you really like this move?"
"Your ultimate technique really opened my eyes." Esdeath's hands glowed a ghostly blue.
"Feel it—the ice cold that can freeze time and space!"
(END CHAPTER)
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