Chapter 608 - 367: 4-on-1 Becomes 3-on-1

Chapter 608: Chapter 367: 4-on-1 Becomes 3-on-1

"Lady Aertemi, your previous instructions... were for us to preside over the Ritual."

"Not for you to do it yourself."

His opponents weren’t fools; they still had their doubts.

Although he shared many of Aertemi’s characteristics, there were still far too many suspicious points.

They weren’t going to completely abandon their prior orders just because of a few simple words from him.

They were testing him, implicitly demanding he prove himself.

After all, if he really were Aertemi, defying his will would be an act of rebellion.

Lu Cang’s voice was icy and flat as he said, "This matter concerns the changing of the Moon. How could I let you know the full extent of the plan?"

"What, are you doubting my authenticity?"

The four of them were currently suppressed by the Restriction.

But the Restriction was no longer tearing at their skin as intensely as before. Instead, its effect was now to press them firmly to the ground.

They were forced to kneel on one knee.

Even the Mage who had just formed his own Barrier was now on one knee, as Lu Cang had forcibly taken away his Magic.

Three people, plus a creature resembling a mass of threadworms, all presented a posture of submission to Lu Cang.

"We wouldn’t dare."

"It’s just that this matter is of the utmost importance. If our mistake were to derail Lady Aertemi’s grand design, it would be a grave sin on our part."

"May we please receive your Oracle?"

"If it is the familiar directive, we will obey everything..."

’As expected, they won’t obey me that easily.’

’An Oracle...’

’I have many Talents, but faking an Oracle is something I truly can’t do.’

Their intentions were resolute.

’Even if I refuse, they’ll insist on an Oracle, and I’ll be exposed in the end.’

’Besides, I’ve already caused such a huge commotion.’

’Aertemi might already be aware of this.’

"Heh."

"My true self is currently preparing for the struggle over the Moon."

"I cannot respond to your Oracle."

"However, this skin housing a sliver of my soul can let you feel... whether or not I am real."

Lu Cang’s tone carried a hint of feigned anger.

As he spoke, Lu Cang walked toward the Mage.

SWISH—

In a flicker, Lu Cang appeared before him.

It was another traceless movement.

Lu Cang’s movements were completely invisible...

Even for a Level 8 Warrior, some movements were impossible to perceive.

Everything Lu Cang demonstrated made them feel as if he was on a completely different level from them.

Although Lu Cang’s own strength was low, perhaps it was merely that the vessel Aertemi used for her descent was weak.

Meanwhile, controlling the Restriction, stripping away Magic, and moving at a Speed that made his actions invisible—these were the Authorities of Aertemi as a god.

Lu Cang lightly touched his hand to the Mage’s skin.

"Now, I’ll let you feel it."

「Divine Level·Lighthouse of All Laws」

Stealing Magic was something Lu Cang had practiced countless times in his rehearsals.

Stealing another’s Magic involved a process.

The higher the Tier of the Magic, the longer the wind-up to steal it.

The time required for the theft was related to distance, the amount of commotion, and his own state of readiness.

From a distance of several dozen kilometers, even stealing a Tier Six Magic would be very troublesome.

But at a distance of just over ten meters, stealing even a Tier Eight Magic would be quick.

Additionally, if one wanted to steal Magic without being detected... the process would be even slower.

At this very moment.

Lu Cang placed one hand on his chest.

His eyes began to glow faintly.

VMMMM—

The Mage’s body suddenly trembled, and countless motes of light began to stream toward Lu Cang!

"You!"

The Mage trembled all over, feeling the Magic within his skin continuously disappearing!

"This is the proof you wanted."

"The skins you wear all originate from my power. If I wish to reclaim them, I can do so at will."

Aertemi hadn’t placed any life-or-death Restrictions on these people...

"Bull...shit!"

But suddenly!

BOOM!

The Warrior violently drew his blade and lunged!

"Don’t be fooled by this fraud! Lady Aertemi has issued an Oracle! He’s fake!"

’Sigh...’

’Exposed so quickly?’

Lu Cang looked up at the sky. The Restriction in the sky had already blocked all information from the outside world.

’An Oracle can actually penetrate this layer of isolation.’

Hearing the Warrior’s angry shout, the Mage before him snapped to his senses and immediately swung one hand out!

He was just about to release a Rune!

But as he raised his hand, he forgot how to release the Rune. Immediately after, he forgot what enemy he was even facing.

「Azure Sky Stream—Fourth Form·Forgetfulness Void」

If even Aertemi was forced to forget, these Level 8 Reincarnators were naturally not immune to forgetfulness.

SWISH—

The contact had only lasted a few brief seconds.

But at such close range, and with his opponent’s guard completely down, it had allowed Lu Cang to steal nearly all the Tier Eight Magic he knew.

As a Level 8 Mage, he hadn’t mastered many Tier Eight spells to begin with—only seven. Now, after their contact, his Tier Eight, Tier Seven, and even his Root Magic had all been taken by Lu Cang.

A Mage who couldn’t use Magic of his corresponding Level.

For a moment,

he waved his hand to attack, but was at a complete loss.

’What should I use...?’

’Tier Six Magic?’

But in that case, it would be less effective than him fighting in his true form as a Level 8 Skin Taker.

The combat power of a Level 8 Skin Taker was at least equivalent to that of an ordinary Level 7 Reincarnator.

But a Mage who could only use Tier Six Magic truly had the combat power of a Level 6 Mage.

SPLAT!

However, in that moment of hesitation,

a flash of crimson light erupted to the side!

The creature that resembled a mass of threadworms had actually exploded!

Killed by Lu Cang!

’First kill.’

SWISH—

An Undead version of the creature immediately coalesced beside Lu Cang. As soon as the Undead formed, the Assassin’s skin reappeared.

The threadworm-like creature instantly bored into the empty skin!

SWISH!

The skin was instantly filled.

The Assassin’s eyes opened once more...

Now, he was no longer an enemy, but a Level 8 Hall Assassin belonging to Lu Cang’s side.

Luoti’s lips twitched again.

’Turning a slain enemy into his own Undead... What kind of ability is this?’

SWOOSH—

The flash of a blade slashed through the air in an instant!

It struck toward the spot where Lu Cang had just appeared!

Altheus sent a voice transmission to the Warrior: "I have no Magic left to use! I can’t fight!" 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ

The Warrior roared in anger, "This Lu guy is damn weird! Shit, it looks like only Merso and I can fight now!"

"Merso, his physical body is tough to kill, but his soul might be a weak point! It’s up to you!"

However, as soon as those words fell,

Merso, who was surrounded by floating souls, gave no response.

The Warrior whipped his head around to look.

He discovered that the countless souls around Merso were rising into the air, gathering toward a single point.

This Skin Taker was truly Special. He hadn’t entered the skin with his own body; instead, his soul had donned a complete physical form.

Wearing this skin in such a unique way.

’Isn’t this a coincidence?’

’You... just happen to be my favorite type of enemy.’ Merso was on his knees, his eyes vacant, his soul already trapped in Lu Cang’s palm.

Lu Cang casually flicked his hand.

POOF!

The soul was instantly annihilated. But immediately after its destruction, it reignited like a flame, transforming into Lu Cang’s Undead and reforming into a powerful and tenacious spirit.

SLAP—

This wisp of spirit was slapped back into the empty skin below, and the husk known as Merso stood up once more.

However, the Warrior’s Intuition told him,

this was no longer his comrade.

He was an enemy, allied with that kid.

Moreover, the piercing pain of the Restriction shot through his body—he felt as if his skin and flesh were about to be peeled apart.

The Mage on the other side had already collapsed to his knees, unable to hold on. Having forgotten almost all of his Magic, he was now useless.

The original four-on-one situation had, in the blink of an eye, turned into a three-on-one.

Where he was the one, and they were the three.