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Chapter 874: The Parting Sword Ea Self-Destructs!
Chapter 874: The Parting Sword Ea Self-Destructs!
"This is impossible! The Noble Phantasm in my hands is Enuma Elish, the Heaven and Earth Opening Star, a sword that can cleave the world itself!
Its slashes are powerful enough to cleave the heavens and earth, even creating hell itself. How could it be so easily countered?"
Gilgamesh's expression turned grim as he witnessed the spatial rift created by the Parting Sword Ea colliding with Yecheng's crescent slash in mid-air, resulting in a massive canyon spanning several dozen kilometers. However, the impact from the True Name Release of the Parting Sword was gradually dissipating, and Gilgamesh was not pleased with the outcome.
This was not the scenario he had envisioned. In the past, Yecheng had given him an opportunity, allowing him to use the Parting Sword Ea.
This time, however, he had successfully utilized the Parting Sword Ea through his own prowess and even managed to capture a slight opening from Yecheng using the Celestial Lock, leaving him with nowhere to hide.
Yet, their clash of techniques resulted in a stalemate, a completely unexpected outcome for Gilgamesh.
During the Holy Grail War's decisive battle, Yecheng had withstood the Parting Sword's slashes without dying, but at that time, he had merely survived the wind pressure and the simulated spatial rift.
Now, Yecheng was directly facing and withstanding the enhanced Parting Sword Ea with his own strength, which was undoubtedly a significant blow to Gilgamesh.
The True Name Release of the Parting Sword Ea represented Gilgamesh's ultimate power, yet even with this technique and the advantage of capturing his opponent's weakness, he couldn't defeat Yecheng in one strike. Did he still have a chance of winning?
Yes, he still had a chance, but it would require a power even greater than the True Name Release of the Parting Sword Ea! However, the opportunity was fleeting, and making this decision would cause Gilgamesh immense pain.
After glancing at the Parting Sword in his hand and then at Yecheng in the distance, Gilgamesh gritted his teeth and made a difficult choice.
If Yecheng remained alive, he would never find peace, especially since Yecheng had repeatedly humiliated him. The grudge between them was deep-rooted, and reconciliation was out of the question.
A golden ripple resembling water waves appeared beside Gilgamesh, and a red spear materialized in his other hand.
This red spear was also of significant origin, though not as renowned as the Spear of Destiny, "Divine Declaration." It was a top-tier spear-type Noble Phantasm.
Gae Bolg, originating from Irish mythology, possessed destructive power and a shape that rivaled that of the Light God Lugh's Blazing Star.
The spear held by Kuculun was slightly different from the one in Gilgamesh's possession, or perhaps the one in Kuculun's hands was the genuine article.
Among the treasures in Gilgamesh's 'King's Treasure,' aside from those originating from Mesopotamia, the others were sourced from historical legends and collected due to the 'King's Treasure' ability.
Take Gae Bolg, for instance; in the legends, this demonic spear was said to have split into thirty pieces and rained down, possessing the extraordinary ability to 'pierce through opponents regardless of their evasive maneuvers.'
Gilgamesh was well aware that with Yecheng's physical capabilities, he wouldn't even have a chance to strike without creating opportunities using his other Noble Phantasms.
Thus, when Gae Bolg was thrown, it instantly transformed into thirty red demonic spears in mid-air, just as the legends described, and they shot towards Yecheng.
The red demonic spears resembled streams of light, and while their individual power was inferior to that of an average A-rank Noble Phantasm, Gae Bolg, as the legends foretold, possessed the ability to pierce through opponents regardless of their evasive maneuvers.
In essence, "Gae Bolg" possesses a homing ability, and faced with the onslaught of red streaks of light that were "Gae Bolg," Night City had no choice but to wield his long blade and deflect each incoming magical spear.
"Night God Style Second Form: Defense!"
His sword dance, impenetrable to wind, effortlessly deflected the rapid-fire red magical spears. However, as Night City wondered why Gilgamesh continued with such futile attacks, he noticed that Gilgamesh, not far away, was once again raising his hand, which held the Parting Sword Ea.
"It's useless. Even if you try it a few more times, the result will be the same. The Cross Moon Heaven Thrust I used earlier, though slightly mana-consuming, is still within my capabilities.
With my mana reserves, even if I were to unleash it a hundred times, it would pose no issue. The true power of the released Parting Sword Ea is your strongest move, and you have no chance of defeating me."
As Night City waved his long blade, deflecting "Gae Bolg" spears, he watched Gilgamesh channeling mana into the Parting Sword Ea and spoke.
"I am well aware of that, but you are mistaken about one thing. I possess power beyond even the released Parting Sword Ea."
As Gilgamesh finished speaking, he violently threw the Parting Sword Ea towards Night City.
It's important to note that unlike "Gae Bolg" and "Indra's Thunder," which are thrown Noble Phantasms, the attack method of the Parting Sword Ea is slashing, not throwing.
Just as Night City deflected all the separated "Gae Bolg" spears and saw the Parting Sword Ea, which was incredibly close to him, suddenly burst into a golden light and emitted a terrifying power fluctuation, he instantly understood Gilgamesh's intention.
"You're going to self-destruct the Parting Sword Ea!"
Night City's voice was quickly drowned out by the light emanating from the Parting Sword Ea...
The self-destructing Parting Sword Ea formed a miniature golden sun in mid-air, emitting an awe-inspiring light and heat. In an instant, the golden sphere shattered the space within several miles, and everything within a hundred miles—whether it was vegetation or solid rock—was pulverized!
Indeed, when compared to the power of a released Noble Phantasm, self-destructing a Noble Phantasm was even more devastating.
What Night City didn't expect was Gilgamesh's audacity. He had the nerve to self-destruct an EX-rank Noble Phantasm!
This was the pinnacle of EX-rank Noble Phantasms, and even the self-proclaimed wealthy Gilgamesh had only one such treasure in his "King's Treasure."
Unlike lower-ranked Noble Phantasms that could be self-destructed, the Parting Sword Ea was one of Gilgamesh's trump cards. Yet, to defeat Night City, he chose to detonate it!
The power of an EX-rank Noble Phantasm's self-destruction needs no explanation. Accompanied by a colossal light sphere with a diameter of several kilometers gradually dissipating, an enormous mushroom cloud rose into the sky. The explosion's storm was so powerful that even the slightly distant Gilgamesh was blown away.
(End of Chapter)
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