nycdaug Chapter 290 I Disagree with Your Statement
Chapter 290 I Disagree with Your Statement
Hearing the blunt reply from Big Sister Hokuto, Kaedehara Manyo, with her ahoge (cowlick) on her head, could only manage a wry smile.
Throughout the entire Southern Cross fleet—no, perhaps we should say the entire Liyue region—who doesn't know the relationship between this big sister in front of us and Xu Ning?
Could she really possibly kill Xu Ning? Besides, it's hard to say whether she could even win!
However, Kaedehara Manyo's feelings towards Kujo Sara are somewhat complicated.
Kaedehara Manyo was unconcerned about defeating his friend in a duel before the emperor.
Just as Xu Ning commented after learning about this, perhaps his friend deliberately lost to Kujo Sara in order to resist that "unthinkable slash".
However, Kujo Sara, who clearly possesses the power of the Eye of God, is willing to act as an accomplice to evil and arbitrarily deprive others of their wishes, something that Kujo Sara cannot tolerate.
It's good to let her wake up by becoming a mercenary for the resistance.
The mercenary squad stood by, ready to enter the fray, while Xu Ning and Kong, in the center of the battlefield, had already unleashed their elemental skills.
When Kong saw Xu Ning dodge backward to avoid the explosion of "Desolate Star", he immediately used the rock elemental artifact created by "Desolate Star" as a foothold and unleashed the rock elemental burst "Rock Tide Overlapping Peaks".
A powerful shockwave emanated from the air and indiscriminately attacked all directions.
Countless rock spikes, resembling wolf fangs, protruded from the ground, launching an area-of-effect attack on everything in their path.
Xu Ning knew he had been tricked just now, but he didn't panic. He summoned a gust of wind and, with the help of the Wings of Wind, suddenly took off.
As soon as he rose into the air, he snapped his fingers and produced a spark, executing the move "Bring in the Wine." The ignited wine vapor transformed into a fiery dragon that seemed ready to devour anyone, shooting straight into the sky.
He landed with a somersault, using the presence of the "Desolate Star" to slow the fire dragon down, and then spun around and took off.
"The wind is stirring!"
A tornado instantly formed, tearing apart the fire dragon Xu Ning had unleashed and pulling it into the whirlwind, transforming it into a fire tornado that swept back towards Xu Ning.
"It can alter the terrain, control the wind and water, and even command thunder and flames. Is this... is this the power of the Eye of God?"
A young rebel standing next to Paimon, watching the battle between Xu Ning and Kong, said excitedly.
Paimon glanced at him and said smugly, "The Eye of God can only represent one type of element and cannot control other elements. But Kong can control the three elements of wind, thunder, and rock. However, I don't know how Xu Ning is, but he can also control several different elements, and he even seems to be stronger than Kong."
The young soldier's eyes were filled with envy as he murmured, "Even if it's just the Eye of God that can only master one element, then I can catch up with you and do more for everyone."
Paimon glanced at the young soldier and comforted him, "Zheping, you have already done so much for us and for everyone."
Teppei laughed. "Those are all minor matters. I actually want to have stronger strength and personally take down a few shogunate soldiers."
As the two were talking, a very strong aroma of wine suddenly wafted out, making people feel intoxicated by it.
Zheping felt a slight dizziness and said, "What's going on? I think I've been drinking..."
Paimon was shocked and shouted, "It's that drunkard's shameless trick! Everyone, back up!"
Goro immediately realized something was wrong and ordered everyone to retreat.
The enemy seemed to have suddenly lost their composure, and Kujo Sara was not about to let such a good opportunity slip by.
"The enemy's forces are in disarray, soldiers, attack!"
"The eternal way is vast, the resounding spirit is eternal—"
All the shogunate troops, chanting praises to the Thunder God, charged forward together.
The two armies clashed quickly.
Affected by Xu Ning's alcohol fumes, many of the rebels were as if they were drunk, unable to even stand steadily, let alone grip their weapons and fight.
The resistance was at a disadvantage from the very beginning.
Goro gritted his teeth and shouted, "Everyone, gather around me and stay close! Square Formation, activate!"
Goro pressed his hand on the ground, and a circle of bright yellow light suddenly spread out, instantly encircling and protecting the resistance forces.
"Hold on, everyone! Lord Coral Palace will definitely come to our aid."
Kong had already given up fighting Xu Ning and returned to Wu Lang's front line. He reached out and gathered a vacuum vortex, which then exploded rapidly. A powerful wind blew away the alcohol fumes that Xu Ning had secretly released.
"Brother Xu, why are you helping those Shogunate soldiers?"
Faced with Kong's questioning, Xu Ning shook his head and smiled, "I'm helping you. The faster the war ends, the more people who are suffering can be saved. Once we find out who is behind this war, you'll realize that this war is actually meaningless."
"Please forgive me for not agreeing with your statement, but our struggle is by no means a meaningless act."
A gentle voice accompanied the falling rain as a pink-haired girl in a blue dress with bangs led a group of soldiers to flank them.
"It's Lord Coral Palace!"
"Lord Coral Palace has arrived; victory in this battle is assured."
The pervasive moisture seemed to contain a strange power; the wounded and drunk soldiers, after being exposed to the moisture, became energetic again.
Meanwhile, on the other flank, Hokuto and Kaede Manba led another group of rebel soldiers to flank them.
Xu Ning wasn't too concerned about the appearance of the Coral Palace in the Heart Sea.
After all, the Shogunate army was always a cut above the rebels, and even a few more men would hardly change the outcome of the battle.
But he couldn't help but care about Hokuto and Kaedehara Manyo over there!
"General Kujo, it's clear that we're unlikely to achieve much today. Perhaps we should retreat for now. I'll cover your retreat; after all, I've found the person I'm looking for."
Kujo Sara glanced in the direction of the Big Dipper, nodded heavily, and said, "I will remember your kindness."
Xu Ning waved his hand and laughed, "No need to talk about gratitude. I'll thank you properly if you can quickly find someone to help that Fontaineese fix that bomb furnace."
The shogunate army withdrew in an orderly and unhurried manner.
Xu Ning stood at the back of the line without moving. Many of the rebel soldiers had witnessed Xu Ning's martial prowess in the previous battle, and they wisely refrained from stepping forward.
Beidou, on the other hand, had a clear objective from the moment it appeared. With a shout of "Hah!", it swung its greatsword and slashed down at Xu Ning's head.
"Hey, the Shogunate army has all left, why are you still fighting?"
Beidou snorted with some emotion, "I was ordered to lie in ambush here, just waiting for this moment to show my might and make up for the high price Xinhai paid us. Now that you've ruined things, we're too embarrassed to ask Xinhai for any money."
"Hurry up and let me knock you out, then we can go collect the reward first."