Chapter 549: Chapter 42: Supreme Crown (Part 2)
…I really thank her for holding back when fighting with me.
Gongsun Ce put away his phone and slowly regulated his breath. He was far from as relaxed as he had appeared. Acting was one thing, but only he knew the true state of affairs.
His energy was running low.
After clearing out a bunch of small fry under the principal’s house, launching a full-power attack in the chapel, and then the Light Core’s interception teams coming in waves, the elites of the Wing of Death, and the most terrifying of them all, the curse of the Skeleton King… To defeat so many formidable enemies in one go was incredible even to him.
I really have become stronger, haven’t I? I really performed beyond my level.
I’d love to exclaim that and just find some place to collapse and rest.
But that’s not an option. It’s not yet time. I can’t close my eyes. Because the chief culprit who triggered all this…
Hasn’t been blown up yet!
“Show yourself, Aorus Otimis!!”
Gongsun Ce flew into the sky, the urban landscape below turning into a blur of afterimages as he rapidly crossed the nearly half-destroyed Wing District and landed somewhere in the central district, at the gates of Vireta University of Technology, the stronghold of the Light Core.
“Listen up, everyone…
Gongsun Ce walked into the campus, striding toward the hall atop the hill.
“From now on, every half minute I will destroy a Light Core stronghold. Every minute, I will kill a Light Core member. Until your leader, comes out to fight me!”
Threatening others with lives and property was the act of an outright villain.
But that’s irrelevant. Since you’ve labeled me a murderous demon…
I’ll show you what a demon’s modus operandi is!
The destination was close, Calypso Hall was right in sight. The young man with grey hair reached out his hand, gradually intensifying his telekinesis.
“This will be the first sacrifice.”
A female voice rang out, her ostensibly strong tone tinged with unmistakable panic. Gongsun Ce turned to see Creyah Kalash, with her green eyes, standing behind him.
Creyah stood alone in the pouring rain, her lips blue with cold.
“I am the head of the Light Core Etiquette Department, Creyah Kalash… I will be your opponent!”
Gongsun Ce raised a finger, and Creyah was pulled into the sky by an unseen force. Her superpower was ineffective; before she could enter her range, telekinesis had completely restricted her movement.
“However, you are not my opponent.” The demon said blandly, “I remember your ability involves illusions and emotional influence triggered by gaze, not suited for direct combat. Has Aorus Mountain truly become so destitute? Is he so afraid of me that he sends even you to the battlefield?”
Creyah felt her body tightening bit by bit, like an ant being pinched by a human finger, all struggles futile against an inevitable defeat. She held back her tears and retorted, “I—”
The demon clenched his hand. Creyah’s body vanished.
Had her body been crushed to pieces? The audience watching this execution tensed. But soon they realized something was amiss. There was no blood, no gore; Creyah Kalash seemed to have disappeared from her spot…
She was teleported to a different location in an instant!
“Miss Creyah, I don’t recall ever giving the order for you to battle him.”
Someone’s voice carried a hint of genuine trouble.
“Your talent lies in socialization, not in direct combat. If you were to get hurt here, it would trouble everyone.”
Creyah looked up in surprise to see the profile of a young man with brown hair in the rainy night.
“Are you worried about the hall?” Aorus said helplessly, “Remember, the value of a building is never greater than the life of a human.”
He passed her a black umbrella and held it in the girl’s hand, and Creyah’s body disappeared on the spot. Aorus Otimis adjusted his tie and presented a smile to the grey-haired demon.
“Sorry to keep you waiting, Gongsun Ce.”
“Yo, you scumbag.” Gongsun Ce mocked, “That was quite the heroic rescue. Is this probably the only successful calculation of your performance tonight?”
“No, this was unexpected.”
Aorus’s expression was calm.
“I didn’t expect Miss Creyah to leave her post, she should have been steadfastly working. It seems too many surprises have clouded her judgment.”
Just looking at this person’s face was enough to bring on the urge to vomit.
“But these surprises don’t matter.”
Aorus continued to speak, prattling on.
“Because the outcome of this night is already determined. I will defeat you amidst these ruins, becoming the new hero in the interest of the majority.”
I can’t, hold, back, anymore.
As if offering a handshake to an enemy, Gongsun Ce extended his right hand.
He slowly clenched his hand, saying with a hearty smile.
The wind howled, stones and sand flew! Invisible forces surged from all directions toward the young man with brown hair, intent on crushing him to the ground. Aorus let out a cold laugh and extended his right palm, as if inviting a guest, his body vanished too. Calypso Hall was pulverized into rubble in the blink of an eye!
“You still can’t control your own power, Gongsun Ce. You are still venting your anger, releasing your emotions.”
The infuriating voice came from the side as Gongsun Ce lifted the entire expanse of rubble with telekinesis. Soil and stones surged like a tsunami in the air, aiming to drown the incessantly chattering ambitious man!
“You are indeed stronger than before, but your method of battle hasn’t changed in the slightest. It’s precisely because of such a temperament that you’re called a demon; it’s because you always let emotions dictate your actions that you’re despised.”