However, Kira Yoshikage, on the other hand, didn't care about Higashikata Josuke being chased by spears and whips everywhere; he watched him get tied up by whips and thrashed around, but Kira Yoshikage acted as if he didn't see it.
Anyway, judging by the Mountain God's demeanor, he didn't intend to kill him, so a few injuries were fine, and even better for Kira Yoshikage. After all, they would eventually become enemies, so it was better to let the other party suffer more injuries now.
As for the Mountain God's power, he had barely managed to see through it just now. He had been using Killer Queen: Bites the Dust's x-ray vision to stare at the Mountain God's current massive mountain body.
This mountain body was entirely created by the Mountain God himself. He directly pulled this mountain out of the ground and then merged himself into it. But through long-term observation, Kira Yoshikage still overcame the opponent's divine power and saw through this mountain.
He understood why he couldn't detonate these sands: because these sands were all part of the Mountain God's body, unrelated to the divine power above them.
Even if those sands were infused with divine power, as long as they detached from the Mountain God's body, Kira Yoshikage could feel that he could blast the sands apart. But once they landed on the Mountain God's body, they couldn't be detonated. Moreover, there were also rocks and soil in between, which were knocked off the mountain and fell onto the beach below.
And those rocks and soil were still within Kira Yoshikage's control. He estimated this mountain was only three to four kilometers high. Although there was some altitude sickness, with his current physique, he could endure it. Higashikata Josuke, despite looking a bit dead, could still hold on by burning his life force as a righteous person.
Kira Yoshikage could also detonate the rocks and soil infused with divine power that fell to the ground below. He was basically certain of this; the problem lay with the Mountain God. These things simply couldn't be detonated when they were on him, and their hardness was unimaginable.
The Mountain God's abilities had been roughly investigated... "It seems that so-called gods are not invincible, but it's still missing something. How exactly can I injure him? Should I try Bites the Dust?"
Kira Yoshikage pondered but didn't act immediately, because in the original work, this guy's ability to curse people to death from an unknown distance was still a bit scary.
However, Higashikata Josuke, who had just taken another whip lash and whose arm was almost split in two, was about to give up. He could feel that the mountain below was toying with him. The opponent could clearly kill him directly but chose not to, instead tormenting him little by little.
Is this guy enjoying the pleasure of tormenting others?
No, it doesn't seem to be that way. He doesn't think such a powerful being would be so bored. This is more like some kind of rule... Higashikata Josuke vaguely realized that whenever he retaliated, the force of the attack he received would be much greater, enough to instantly break his arm. But when he was powerless to resist and was being whipped, the opponent's strength would be much smaller, and it would even replenish his stamina.
'So this so-called Mountain God is acting according to some rules? Does he want to tame me?'
'No, that's not right. He wants to assimilate me, and then eat me. So that's it, I finally understand...'
Higashikata Josuke punched the sand again, while his gaze drifted to Kira Yoshikage, who was floating idly to the side.
With a 'poof,' a rotating sand spear pierced Higashikata Josuke's stomach, leaving a large hole through which the scenery on the other side could be seen. Standing amidst the burning golden flames, the wound was rapidly recovering.
However, the recovery speed was much slower than at first, and his whole body became stiff. The large sand face below couldn't help but smile, "I'm even more interested in you."
Watching Higashikata Josuke, who had stopped resisting and was just quietly suspended in the air, supported by his arms, the Mountain God became increasingly interested.
Indeed, as a god, he had to act according to certain rules, just like an alley where one cannot turn back. Such supernatural beings, transcending the world's rules, cannot act arbitrarily, unless he directly eliminates fate. Otherwise, his activities in the world are somewhat restricted.
For example, he must make someone violate etiquette before he can use it as a reason to directly eliminate a being with a close relationship to the person, and then, following the related connections, gradually guide the attack to the person he wants to kill, thereby directly killing the opponent.
Or, he could directly find someone related to the opponent and kill the enemy through that person.
But the problem was... according to the Mountain God's perception, Higashikata Josuke had no relatives left... This made things complicated, so he could only whip and tame the opponent little by little.
But what did that matter? The absolute disparity in strength made the Mountain God incredibly confident. As long as he didn't leave Earth, he could deeply root himself, always staying on the land and mountains. In that way, the Mountain God would be immortal, indestructible, and unharmable.
Except for Higashikata Josuke's strange golden flames, but with such a tiny bit of flame, how could it burn down such a large mountain?
As for Kira Yoshikage? Just a small transmigrated soul. Although it was unclear where he transmigrated from, I am ultimately a mortal. After dealing with this world, he can just follow the soul connection and crawl over to the other world.
There's no need to care. In fact, he could even use him to find another world, and perhaps gain another universe.
Watching Kira Yoshikage drift towards the base of the mountain, the Mountain God glanced at him and then disregarded him. Most likely, he had given up on being an enemy to him, the great god. A wise man knows when to submit to circumstances, so it was better to deal with this strange young man first.
Looking at the sand whips that had surrounded him, ready to strike him if he moved even slightly, Higashikata's expression became increasingly calm. He even began to sit cross-legged and close his eyes, pretending to rest.
Meanwhile, on the other side, the American government.
The President, whose stomach had been completely cut open and whose heart had almost been dug out by the priest, was finally brought back to life. Around him were several dense circles of European and American high-ranking officials.
Basically, all influential European and American officials were there. When they saw the President open his eyes and recover, a hint of disappointment inevitably flashed in their eyes.
'Why isn't this old geezer dead yet? How long has he been alive?'
But these officials were top-tier actors. While cursing in their hearts, they all feigned surprise and joy, offering congratulations to the President.
"Mr. President, it's good that you're alright, it's wonderful! If anything happened to your precious self, what would become of the future of America?"
"Yes, yes, Mr. President, the future of our Europe also needs your great leadership. Without you, our Europe will surely be leaderless again. You must take care of your health."
"Oh, my esteemed Mr. President, during your unconsciousness, I prayed to the great Holy Mother 50 times for you, and each time I begged the Holy Mother 50 times for your well-being. It is truly wonderful that you have awakened."
Looking at the group of old men and women weeping before him, the President's eyes held no emotion. A bunch of young foxes trying to play-act with an old fox like him were still too green.