Chapter 521 -Weapons that Counter Each Other
John pulled out the "Book of the Astral Realm," successfully intimidating the Mystery Protector standing before him. In this situation, Natasha refrained from launching a rash attack.
"You don't really think you can stop us with just a 'Book of the Astral Realm', do you?! Let me be clear: we absolutely cannot allow you to break the seal of the Ocean Sage."
Although the Mystery Protector spoke with unwavering determination, John sensed a hint of dwindling confidence in his words.
"I'll repeat what I said earlier: if you continue to attack, don't blame me for being rude. You are well aware of the power of the 'Book of the Astral Realm'. If I utilize its power, there's no way you can successfully leave this place."
As John uttered these words, he also activated the power of the "Book of the Astral Realm." Countless gates of light formed around him, leading to unknown regions. Within these unknown regions lay immensely powerful forces that John could harness, potentially creating skills even more formidable than Divine Skill.
Faced with John's actions, the Mystery Protector stepped back. He found himself in a dilemma, unwilling to easily let John go but uncertain of his chances to defeat him.
However, if he chose to leave now, he might never get such a good opportunity again. Amidst his dilemma, the Mystery Protector turned his gaze towards Natasha.
Natasha had been silent all along, perhaps holding a method to counter the "Book of the Astral Realm." Upon realizing this, the Mystery Protector directly addressed her.
"General Guardian! The Empire sent you to Storm City to ensure its safety. John's actions are undoubtedly a significant threat to Storm City. Shouldn't you be thinking of a countermeasure? Didn't the Empire provide you with any powerful weapons? Surely, there must be some Sacred Relics capable of countering the 'Book of the Astral Realm', right?"
The Mystery Protector's words slightly surprised John, though he maintained the same expression on his face, not wanting to reveal his growing concern to the enemy.
Natasha's expression remained unchanged as well, appearing as if she hadn't heard what the Mystery Protector had said. However, she then raised her Sacred Relic Sunset into the air.
"The Empire indeed provided me with a Sacred Relic capable of countering the 'Book of the Astral Realm'. After all, the Empire had learned that an adventurer had obtained the Book of the Astral Realm."
As Natasha spoke, she fixed her gaze on John, pointing the blade of the Sunset, which she held aloft, directly at him.
"The 'Book of the Astral Realm' will not grant you victory in this battle! It cannot even ensure your safety! Leave immediately. If you do not heed my command, don't blame me for being merciless!"
Clearly, Natasha was out of patience. She was determined to use the Sacred Relic in her hand to utterly defeat John. John, for his part, was not afraid at all, sensing that the other side was merely bluffing.
"I have already made my stance very clear. I absolutely will not give up on this action. If you think you can defeat me, then go ahead and attack."
John responded coolly to Natasha's words. A faint smile finally appeared on Natasha's otherwise expressionless face, and then she promptly hurled the Sacred Relic Sunset she held.
As one of the most powerful Sacred Relics, Sunset was known as the source of Holy Light. The power of the Holy Light possessed by Sunset was tremendously strong.
This was also why Natasha held such a high position within the Northern Myst Empire. The moment Sunset was thrown by Natasha, it transformed into a beam of light.
The beam of light did not aim directly at John but instead targeted the "Book of the Astral Realm" in his hand. The powerful Holy Light force of Sunset was capable of sealing the "Book of the Astral Realm." Moreover, the last time the "Book of the Astral Realm" was sealed, it was done by a legendary warrior of the Northern Myst Empire using the power of Sunset. Although John was not aware of this information, he instantly reacted to Natasha's move.
John used the "Book of the Astral Realm" to teleport to a location not too far away. He believed that he could use the spatial authority of the "Book of the Astral Realm" to teleport indefinitely. As long as he kept changing his position, what could even a divine weapon like Sunset do, given its immense strength? It surely couldn't surpass the "Book of the Astral Realm" in terms of spatial teleportation authority.
John's initial response was indeed very effective. Although the flight speed of Sunset was much faster than other weapons and skills, it certainly couldn't outpace the direct teleportation of the "Book of the Astral Realm." However, as John continually used the "Book of the Astral Realm" to teleport to different locations, Sunset did not fall into a state of action confusion.
This meant that Sunset was actually capable of discerning John's chosen teleportation locations. Faced with this situation, John himself felt that things were getting quite dire.
Although John could use the "Book of the Astral Realm" to constantly change his location, doing so also consumed his MP (Magic Points). Once his MP was exhausted, he would no longer be able to use any skills.
In such a scenario, John naturally chose to confront his opponent directly. He used the power of the "Book of the Astral Realm" to successfully enhance his own skills. John's strength had now reached the level of the gods of the Order Faction, and all the skills he used could now be considered Divine Skills.
John first deployed a spatial barrier, which successfully kept the Mystery Protector out of the battlefield. Now, he only needed to ensure his victory over Natasha.
At this moment, Natasha also decided to recall Sunset. Faced with John's actions, Natasha's expression remained very calm, as if she had anticipated this development.
"If I were you, I would never do this. My strength is much greater than that of the Mystery Protector. Do you really think you can defeat me quickly?" Natasha said, while simultaneously using the power of Holy Light to strengthen herself. Her movement speed increased significantly compared to before.
Although Natasha was a warrior, her current speed of movement was even faster than that of an assassin. With the aid of Sunset, she could ensure that she would not fall behind John in combat.
Despite feeling some pressure under Natasha's relentless assault, John was far from believing that he would ultimately be defeated. Even without the "Book of the Astral Realm," he possessed other divine scrolls, some of which could disrupt Natasha's movement speed.
With the combined use of these scrolls and the "Book of the Astral Realm," John gradually started to turn the tide of the battle in his favor. He now finally had the chance to defeat one of the three strongest warriors of the Northern Myst Empire.
"I've already told you, I don't wish to be your enemy! But if you insist on being hostile, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"
John used the Sea God's Divine Skill to conceal himself in the surrounding seawater. At the same time, the "Book of the Astral Realm" also disappeared from sight.
Faced with this situation, Natasha appeared slightly panicked. Although she couldn't see John's current location, she could sense his formidable power. For a battle-hardened warrior, the current situation was extremely perilous. Without being able to pinpoint the exact direction of the opponent, even defense was futile.
Natasha vigilantly surveyed her surroundings, but what slightly surprised her was the absence of John's attack, despite waiting for a considerable time.
"Why is this happening? Could it be that John, the adventurer, has chosen to flee? But he wasn't in any disadvantage. If he's not at a disadvantage, why would he choose to flee? Or is he adopting a different tactic?"
A flurry of questions swirled in Natasha's mind. However, clearly, no one was there to help her, as both the Mystery Protector and Duke Arsena were currently isolated outside the barrier.
Just as Natasha was struggling to understand the situation, she suddenly felt that the last seal on the Ocean Sage seemed to be lifted! She finally understood the strategy John had employed!
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