It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

Although these races combined were once insufficient to fill the gaps between the Perfect People's teeth, the remaining Platinum City troops probably couldn't stop them. Communications between the front lines and Marennia had long been severed, and no one knew how much longer they could hold out.

At this time, Hisenia could actually put down her weapon, sit here, and say the word "defend the city".

Marennia put her hands on her hips and shook her head. It wasn't that she didn't believe in Hisenia's strength. With the two of them, it wouldn't be a problem to crush that haphazard coalition. It was just that she didn't quite understand what Hisenia was thinking.

"Marenia, come and sit down too."

As always, Hisenia extended her unique invitation, one tinged with emotion and care. Though her tone was cold, Marennia could sense her feelings. It was precisely this that made Marennia feel disoriented. She wondered if she had trusted the wrong person.

However, she never cared.

"No, thank you for your concern. I'll just stand there for a while."

She replied with a smile. Between life and death, she naturally preferred living. Though it was a pity, if necessary, she would casually abandon her elder sister and go wherever she wanted. Every second she could live was a second she could save.

Just trust her decision for now, she didn't make any mistakes anyway.

"What's going on? It's coming."

Suddenly, Hisenia said this. But Marenia didn't feel anything at all. She looked towards the main entrance of Tingyu, following Hisenia's gaze, confused.

Magical flow, hearing, sight. All available information detection methods failed to allow her to observe any suspicious existence. This made Marennia's face solemn. After all, Hisenia had no reason to lie to her. And the fact was——

Someone did come.

"That's all."

A figure clad in thick, pitch-black armor embraced Bai Lin. It was the Grim Reaper who had wandered here. The battle line between the Perfect People and the various races was simply too long. Although Bai Lin was deeply moved by their arrival and also worried about them, she had something more pressing to do.

So she asked the God of Death to use his own individual ability to defend against the long-range attacks of those perfect people and to take her to a certain place so that she could go directly into the city.

"Here? Isn't the straight-line distance a bit too far? The altitude is also a bit high, close to 40,000 meters. I can still carry you for a while."

"Thank you, but that's enough."

With that, Bai Lin immediately broke free. Although the Death God didn't exert any strength, she could clearly sense a strength far beyond what she had experienced in their battle, a strength she had never experienced before. The Death God didn't say anything more. She raised her shield and let Bai Lin kick her body.

Bai Lin's body instantly fell from the sky like a fleeting shadow, a streak of sparks. A piercing curve tore through the clouds, plummeting directly towards the Platinum City. Its speed and size, imperceptible to the naked eye, made it impossible for the Platinum City soldiers on the front lines to lock onto the target, let alone launch an attack.

In less than two seconds, Bai Lin's body had already landed heavily on the ground. The surrounding streets were like waves on the sea, and her fall caused ripples and cracks, but there was no widespread damage.

She herself slowly stood up, without even a scratch on her body. That stern expression completely enveloped her entire body.

The rain continued to fall. Over this already rebuilt city, the rain failed to dispel the melancholy, the aura of death. It drifted around Bai Lin, but dared not stand in her way. Everyone knew that standing in her way was foolish, even if it was just a "smell."

Iron armor enveloped her entire body. A thick cloak completely obscured her radiance. Donning her hand shield, she stepped forward toward the vast, inviting palace above. She knew that gate was the only way she would pass.

The moment the door opened, Marennia froze. As one of the noblest races on this continent, the Perfect Humans rarely reacted with fear to anything, yet they still retained their biological instincts.

Beneath this unconcealed strength, there was an aura of extreme danger. In a state of extreme panic, one cannot think clearly. In the first instant, countless thoughts flooded into her brain like a tangled mess.

What should I do? Should I strike first? No, I can't even see the other party's size, no information at all. Will it be this close by the time I notice it?

Didn't the eldest sister sense it? She hadn't prepared anything, so she thought she had enough strength to fight it. That's right, if it really doesn't work, I can just let her hold on while I run.

Thinking this, she vaguely took a few steps back. Meanwhile, the man in black armor slowly emerged from behind the door and walked in.

Simultaneously, Hisenia, seated in the hall, slowly stood up. She held her weapon, her posture erect, and glanced proudly at the uninvited intruder. Like a proud lion, she rose from a sitting position. Her sharp aura, like a door, defended her territory.

Obviously, she had no intention of moving aside.

Bai Lin paused, but it was clear she had no intention of stopping. She looked at the other person, her golden eyes bearing a striking resemblance to the other's. However, Hisenaya's eyes held a more imposing orange hue.

At this moment, the eyes of both sides were extremely cold, but it was obvious that one of them was more aggressive, with murderous intent composed of anger and anxiety.

"Tell me, where are they?"

Because of this, Bai Lin spoke first. She was questioning them. After all, the two people before her were clearly not the ones she intended to kill. This made Marennia breathe a sigh of relief. The other party was just asking questions. Although she didn't know her strength, even if she let them go, Mi Lu probably wouldn't be able to say anything afterwards...

Chapter 1020: Destruction, Slashing Waves

Although they'd heard that a powerful individual might be approaching, their plans would definitely be disrupted if they didn't stop her. However, that seemed to be a message from the Twilight God, who was collaborating with Nilu. With their combined strength, they couldn't possibly stop someone even the Twilight God considered dangerous.

However, Hisenia's aura and hers were now colliding head-on. If there was any friction, it would likely be between the two of them. So, as a wise person, Marenia restrained her socializing, not wanting to be targeted by that black tin can. Now, she waited for Hisenia to give a suitable response.

Just talk to her and let her go.

But Hisenia replied in a stiff tone,

"If you want to know something, just asking is useless."

"Hiss—what the hell are you doing, sister? There's no benefit in fighting her, right? Damn, this girl has clearly got her eyes on me too. I can feel her eyes brushing against me. It's over, I have to bite the bullet, here she comes!"

Hearing Hisenia's answer, Marenia's inner thoughts were extremely rich. In the blink of an eye, Bai Lin's figure had already disappeared from the spot. The next moment, Hisenia's body collided heavily with the other party.

The tower shield and the round shield collided, yet to others, it was difficult to tell which was heavier. The fierce collision instantly cracked the ground within the palace. No one showed any sign of retreat, nor did anyone waver in the slightest.

Standing behind Hisenia, Marennia couldn't help but feel her legs go weak. It was like two high-speed trains hurtling down from opposite sides and colliding. And Marennia was clearly just one of the ordinary people who had nearly been blown away by one of them.

However, Marennia had already realized that the collision between them right in front of her meant that Bai Lin was coming for her, while her elder sister had protected her. A feeling of panic instantly washed over her. This black tin can was truly terrifying. She instantly realized that she was weaker than Hisenia, and taking her down first was the fastest way to fight.

One moment, it felt incredibly dangerous, and the next, it was instantly dispatched without anyone noticing its killing intent. How terrifying was that, and how desperately she wanted to resolve the battle quickly. She didn't even bother to say, "I don't have time to play with you guys. Let's end this quickly!"

Despite this, Marennia fully grasped the situation and entered combat mode. This was truly a difficult situation. Now wasn't the time to run; it was definitely impossible. But the situation over there was changing again in an instant. Bai Lin, who preferred a quick resolution, naturally didn't want to linger. She immediately drew her blade and flashed it behind her.

Seeing this, Hisenia took the lead, leaning slightly, relaxing her grip, and unsheathing her longsword. Her shield was wider than Bai Lin's, and her sword was longer. If she wanted to withdraw her shield and attack, she must have the upper hand. After sensing the other party's intention to draw her sword, she reacted instantly.

But after Bai Lin drew his sword, his center of gravity didn't shift at all. He even placed more weight on his shield, pushing Hisenaya's body wide open. As a martial arts expert, how could she not understand the strengths and weaknesses of her own weapon? Bai Lin's sword draw was merely a deliberate gesture.

If she wanted to launch a surprise attack, how could Hisenia be able to react first?

Sharp sparks flashed across the pitch-black shield. The crimson blade slashed directly at Hisenia, whose middle door was wide open. Its sharp edge struck her vitals with lightning speed. But at that moment, a stream of platinum magic, like a stream of fluid water, blocked Bai Lin's attack.

For a moment, the slashing blow was deflected by the water column. Then, a massive column of water shot up into the sky, like a wall, adding fuel to the flames and completely blocking Bai Lin's attack. Standing nearby, Marennia clasped her hands together and formed a spell that shimmered with a faint light, completely neutralizing Bai Lin's attack.

Immediately, more ripples rose from Bai Lin's feet, switching from defense to offense in a split second. The surging waves surged, completely covering the solid ground and tilting Bai Lin's center of gravity. And the waves continued to rise higher and higher.

Bai Lin slashed through the waves with several blows, but the magic power of the katana didn't seem to match the platinum technique. Even after slicing through most of the waves, it still couldn't stop their advance. When the waves reached their highest point, they suddenly split into countless mirror-like blades of extremely sharp, high-pressure water, striking directly at Bai Lin.

Meanwhile, Hisenia emerged from the waves. With the help of the waves, she had already resumed her attacking rhythm. A strong sense of oppression emanated from the heavy shield in her hand, and her charging pace intensified, striking together with the high-pressure blade shaped by the waves.

If the water blades were as dense and turbulent as a rainstorm, Hisnaya's own offensive was a perfect blend of them, like thunder on a stormy night. Bai Lin was already a dangerous being, oppressed by the violent wind and rain.

She watched the scene with great calmness, her feet slightly apart.

So what if it were ocean waves? Would a person be unable to stand firm on a flowing stream? Perhaps that was true. But Bai Lin could stand proudly amidst the unruly might of nature. She raised her sword high, and the flow of time seemed to slow with her movements. The aura of heaven and earth converged upon her like a perfect backing. And the blade in her hand brought her will to a peak powerful enough to shatter thunderbolts.

Life and death without any narrow cut

Instantly, a blade, powerful enough to cleave the sky, cleaved from her grasp. The palace's dome was instantly ripped apart, yet not a single drop of rain dared to fall upon the region where the fervor was soaring. A single slash, a fatal blow that would awaken Hisenia's fear of death, landed heavily on the shield she had instinctively raised.

The sparks from the clashing swords instantly forced the man, who was holding his shield in defense, to his knees. But again, this confrontation didn't last long. A trembling sound like a silver bell echoed through the hall.

Chapter 1021 Perfect Realm

As if foreshadowing death, the sword tomb had already filled the hall. The aura emanating from it wasn't the enchanting presence of Yamashita Kanon, but rather the unmistakable scent of death. Bai Lin's figure had also suddenly appeared behind Marennia. The strong aura of death drew her gaze backwards.

Unfortunately, she didn't have any chance to see what kind of existence was behind her.

Bai Lin slowly brought his sword blade to bear on the shield, and the sword-shaped tombstone vanished in an instant. The myriad auras of the demons of Hell, the mad, tearing blows that desperately sought to drag all life on earth into the abyss, converged into a single, fatal blow.

Instantly, Marennia's body flew backward. Her body was violently torn in two, and between her waist and the lower body, there were horrific wounds, as if gnawed by a wild beast. Blood splattered like rain, but Bai Lin's figure disappeared once again, untouched by a single drop of the rain. His blade flashed and slashed again, directly blocking Hisennia's attack.

Hisenia's face was filled with anxiety. Facing such a powerful attack, even being crushed by the blow, and even having her own sister cut in half, how could she possibly maintain a good look? But this anxiety only lasted a moment. The powerful momentum quickly pushed Bai Lin back several steps.

The katana wasn't a weapon suited for direct combat, and Bai Lin was naturally aware of this, but she was nervous and used it as a defensive measure. She dodged the thrusts launched by the opponent's weapons after the collision, and when she found the right moment, she slashed with the sword, but Hisenaya steadily blocked it.

It seemed she was no pushover. Even though Bai Lin had previously outmaneuvered her, she was no match for him. Hisnaiya lowered her stance, but the intimidation she exuded only grew more imposing.

Perfect Realm

She slashed through her body, and the silver thorns attacked directly like a continuous rain of pear blossoms. She completely protected her body behind the shield, launching a steady and powerful attack, leaving Bai Lin completely unable to attack. She could only resist with her sword. And she also faced an embarrassing situation:

The blade's energy was already insufficient. After such a long period of wear and tear, the katana, originally unsuitable for direct combat, was truly exhausted. However, if she withdrew the blade and used the shield to block, the shield was not as long as the katana, and she would be injured by the almost uninterrupted thrust.

In the past, Bai Lin would have chosen to take the injury, trade it for injury, forcibly blocking the enemy's attack and ending it cleanly and efficiently. But now, she had other goals. If she casually took the injury as usual, and didn't face the next, even more unknown enemy with her full strength, defeat would be almost certain. Moreover, if she didn't rush, she would have no chance. There was no time left for her to commit suicide and then rush back.

She gritted her teeth and plunged her sword into the ground. Her cloak flew high behind her as the oncoming storm of attack surged forward, and her spirit rose to its peak. She would use her skills to forcibly reverse the offensive cycle between the enemy and her own!

The previous spell that transformed the waves into blades had been severed by her single strike. But the current attack was completely different. One involved countless entities, while the other consisted of only one rapidly moving entity. She had no chance to charge her sword for another collision, and even that wouldn't necessarily resolve the situation.

In her hometown, there was a classic fantasy novel about an object called the "Dinghai Shenzhen." Although the Shenzhen Shenzhen possessed sufficient weight, it was not simply a massive object placed in the ocean that could stop the waves from all directions.

It's simply inserted in the perfect spot. When distant waves crash against it, it remains unshaken, dividing them into waves that flow in multiple directions. These new waves, in turn, cushion the waves with a certain force, buffering them and forming a new flow of power. The load-bearing columns of the sea bridge also utilize this principle to a certain extent. They don't rely solely on sheer weight, but rather calm the surrounding waters at the narrow pass where the bridge is built, preventing erosion by overpowering waves.

How, then, could one find a single point in the vast ocean that could calm the entire area? Even a cross-sea bridge, capable of calming only the surrounding waters, required immense effort and precise calculations. When considering the entire ocean, such an absolute point is practically impossible to find.

But what if Bai Lin has to find this point?

The answer is of course yes.

In an instant, the wave of thrusts ceased. The longsword pierced through Bai Lin's parted fingers, piercing his sideways neck. Her palm had already firmly grasped the corner of the opponent's tower shield, using this grip to create a new point of support, allowing her fingers to clamp the other side of the sword.

Today, Bai Lin is truly unrivaled in the world. With her own human hands, she has grasped the vital point of the ocean.

While the thrust was halted, the opponent's charge wasn't completely blocked. Hisnaiya thrust her tower shield forward, pushing Bai Lin aside. Bai Lin used the momentum to launch himself backward, denying the opponent a chance to pursue. While half his body was numb from the impact of the shield, he used his left foot to strike out, delivering a powerful kick to the tip of the rapier, sending a sharp numbing sensation into the opponent's hand.

She spun in the air, picking up the sword she had already planted in the ground. She swung back and slashed with her heavy sword. The swirling flames instantly pushed back the enemy. Then, she raised her blade and landed smoothly on the ground.

Hisenia looked at Bai Lin in front of her as if he were a monster, wondering what exactly was inside his brain. That strength and speed that rivaled her own, that skill in calculating the most absurdly optimal strategy in a split second, and the audacity to put it into action.

All of this made Hisenia realize firsthand how powerful she was. At the same time, Hisenia had given up analyzing her opponent. Trying to understand their strength was meaningless. Now, she felt powerless during battles. Her first priority was to maximize her own strength.

Chapter 1022: God of the Land

Otherwise, she would surely die.

"Sister, are you okay?!"

She shouted to the back, and Malenia, who had been cut in two, had been stitched back together. A large amount of platinum oozed out of her body, and a little hot smoke rose around her. She also grinned, stood up, and looked ahead fiercely.

"Ah, nothing serious. What should I do? This guy seems a little too strong. Why haven't we heard of such a person before? There haven't been any new stars of great fame in recent years."

I'm afraid her speed of growth is terrifying. She might not have been strong enough to be noticed at first, but she's only recently shown her true strength, keeping them completely unaware. Hisenaya thought to herself.

She couldn't possibly be a reclusive master who'd been secluded. The aura she exuded suggested her strength had been forged through countless battles, gradually strengthening to this day. However, that cloak that blocked her identity... it was possible she was another Twilight God.

No matter what, the two of them must fight with all their strength.

Hisenia leaped back, landing beside Marenia. Marenia exchanged glances, instantly understanding. A powerful light suddenly emanated from her body, and she slowly ascended into the air, carried by the flow of magic. Meanwhile, Hisenia planted her sword and shield on the ground, a powerful, unbreakable will emanating from her body, radiating outward in all directions.

Bai Lin naturally didn't wait for the other party to exchange words. She had already drawn her twin blades, looking for an opportunity to tear the two apart. The magical energy observed by the divine power flowed in her eyes, but it seemed to exceed the scope of her vision. A large amount of light from all directions converged on the bodies of the two people before her, and for a moment, it was impossible to see any flaws. However, she also clearly saw that the two people were about to perform some kind of ritual.

Meanwhile, Hisenia had already set up a spell to protect her rear. If Bai Lin wanted to interrupt it, she would have to destroy its frontal defense. So she put away her knife and swapped it out for the Great Scythe of the Wild God. Without burdening her body, this was already one of the most powerful options.

Suddenly, the divine aura emanating from the sickle spread in all directions. The divine aura enveloped a vast area, elevating Bai Lin, already designated a regional deity, to a higher level of spiritual power. She glided out gracefully, scythe raised, and swept across.

"When you created me, you seemed a little wary of your offspring becoming too powerful. My magical abilities were inherently flawed. Even after practicing until today, I can only use them extensively in close combat."

Hisenia narrated calmly. She resisted the attack from Bai Lin. Although her hands were under intense pressure and even the bones in her body seemed to be falling apart, she did not change her expression at all. She just held on to her back.

"But that doesn't mean I don't have the ability to surpass him. At the same time—when I stand with my sister."

"We can easily display a power that you (he) have never seen before."

Bai Lin's strikes became heavier and heavier, and the sweeping and swirling cassock slash exerted increasingly fierce weight, constantly impacting the barrier based on the opponent's shield.

Bai Lin, already at a disadvantage in a head-on confrontation, naturally understood this when faced with the enemy's pre-built defenses. However, if she attacked unilaterally, defeat was inevitable. Finally, after repeated heavy blows, Bai Lin broke through the defense. But her blade remained in place, unable to advance even an inch.

Just as if she had just blocked the sea of ​​​​thorns with her hands, Hisnaia's hands actually directly resisted the attack of the giant scythe. An expression of pride emanated from her body, and the extremely fierce and powerful aura made Bai Lin feel a little breathless.

Perhaps, this is the way to enter the second stage.

Bai Lin didn't have time to ponder how the opponent had increased his strength so much. Was he hiding it before? What was his motive? She couldn't figure it out. When she came to her senses, she was already being dragged towards the enemy along with her weapon, and what awaited her was a stab that could easily penetrate her.

So fast, and so strong.

Without time to think, Bai Lin could only drop his weapon to avoid direct attack. Simultaneously, he fell backward, using all his strength to pull the sickle back, and rose to his feet, nearly unbalanced. Then, a fierce thunderclap descended from the sky.

The sky seemed to crack open, and a burning crimson aura instantly pierced Bai Lin's body. She had clearly suffered a powerful blow. It was a spell strike from Marennia, floating behind her. Following closely, a fierce sword thrust followed. Bai Lin struggled to raise her scythe to block, but was already sent flying.

She rolled to the ground, creating cracks one after another on the ground. But she also stood up quickly.

The God of Wilderness's scythe grants her the ability to draw boundaries across the world. She can freely choose a portion of the world as her own divine domain, drawing upon its "faith," akin to life energy. Simultaneously, her body becomes bound to the drawn boundary. If the damage to her body or the world exceeds the sum of her "faith," she loses her ability to remain unaffected by the conditions of others within the world, effectively losing her status as the god of the land.

As the God of the Land, she could also interfere with intangible entities, just as she had previously slain the wolf spirit. In short, she could shield herself from all but direct damage, allowing her to focus on her strongest form of close combat.

This ability doesn't necessarily need to be used against living things; the word "wild" encompasses everything. But for Bai Lin, it's not a skill he's used to. Furthermore, a sickle isn't a weapon suited to close combat, even a straight sickle. It's just that Bai Lin can use any weapon.

Having lost this state, she immediately felt a strong interference, which was highly stimulating her nerves. Marennia seemed to be kneading a strong sonic spell with one hand, while kneading a spell with the other. Suddenly, a giant earth spider broke out of the ground, a giant dragon fell from the sky, and several hyenas also rushed towards her.

A sinister, scorching, and violent aura attacked her at the same time.

Chapter 1023 Box Ladder

Bai Lin drew his two swords, wiping a trickle of blood from his palms. Flames instantly spread across the prairie, landing on the dogs. All beasts fear fire, but mad dogs wouldn't retreat from the heat, even if the flames were already at full simmering intensity. So Bai Lin swept his legs, sending them flying, crashing into the earth spiders.