Chapter 209: Chapter 144: Submerged Land Level Carnival

Having grasped Extreme Battle Intent once more, Lu Cang stood on the surface of the sea, gazing at the Demons streaking across the sky.

「Extreme Battle Intent: Battle Technique All Transformations」

An utterly clear Extreme Intent.

After this new layer of comprehension of his Extreme Intent, Lu Cang felt as if his countless Magic and Combat Skills...

...had all twisted together, fusing into a single, cohesive whole.

Magic was now Combat Skill, and Combat Skill was now Magic.

Magic could be executed through Combat Skills, and Combat Skills could be unleashed through Magic.

Magic was like an extension of his body.

Magic was an extension of his Combat Skills.

Lu Cang raised his hand, facing the Lord Level Demon before him, which had raised a wave and condensed it into a massive blade of water to cleave down at him.

"Combat Skills aren’t just unleashed with the body."

「Instantaneous Wind Burst x Demon Quenching Skill·Second Form·Demon-Piercing Sky Kick」

BOOM!

A storm instantly exploded in front of the creature’s chest!

In an instant, its chest was blasted inward, forming a deep cavity.

The Wind Roar, originally a non-lethal attack, had nearly shattered the tough shell of this Tier Six Lord Level Demon in a single blow!

"White Fire Thorn Pillar."

BOOM!

A Fire Pillar erupted from Lu Cang’s palm, piercing through the already caved-in chest of the Demon before him.

Then, Lu Cang clenched his fist around the Fire Pillar.

「White Fire Thorn Pillar x Battle Staff Stream·Second Form - Shattered Round Dance」

SWISH!

The Fire Pillar solidified as if it were a physical battle staff!

Lu Cang channeled power through the Combat Skill!

He instantly swung the Fire Pillar in a wide arc!

BOOM!

With a powerful backswing, he smashed it down onto the sea behind him, sinking the Demons that had been closing in from the rear!

Another Stone Arm formed in midair!

「Majestic Giant Stone Fist (Tier Three) (Level 301)」

「Majestic Giant Stone Fist x Invincible Stream·Third Form - Army-Breaking Heavy Slash」

BOOM!

The immense stone fist swept across with cataclysmic force!

It blasted out in a single sweep!

It actually smashed the shell of a Tier Six King Level Demon to pieces!

For these attacks, Lu Cang hadn’t even deliberately targeted its weak points.

’This is my Battle Intent!’

Everything was connected. Lu Cang now fully understood: Magic and Combat Skills had merged. Everything was one and the same!

SWOOSH!

SWOOSH-SWOOSH-SWOOSH-SWOOSH—

「Flash of Light x Battle Staff Stream·Fourth Form·Chaotic Star Stabbing」

He was using Flash Magic to execute a Battle Staff Stream Combat Skill!

It was like a flurry of chaotic staff strikes!

Not only was the Power of his Magic greatly enhanced, but the execution of his Combat Skills also became incredibly flexible.

He was no longer bound by his hands and body.

The combinations of Combat Skills were now endless.

Lu Cang fought with exhilarating joy, completely lost in the moment...

By the time he came to his senses, he was already bathed in blood.

Like a god of slaughter.

"I got a little too excited..."

Lu Cang glanced at his hands. He hadn’t expected the slaughter to be so satisfying.

Lu Cang looked over at Iz and the others.

"Time to head back."

When he returned to where the group was gathered, Chi Cheng stood up and clapped Lu Cang on the shoulder, completely ignoring the fact that he was still covered in blood.

"How was it? Your own Battle Intent?"

Lu Cang replied cheerfully, "Yeah, it feels much better."

Grasping the War God’s Battle Intent was, after all, experiencing someone else’s feelings...

It was a good fit, but it wasn’t a perfect match for him.

Speaking of being undefeated, he had lost before—to Iz.

But that could be considered a training match.

However, when it came to fighting enemies of the Same Tier, or even one or two Tiers higher, at his full strength...

...Lu Cang had never truly lost to anyone.

However, Lu Cang’s extremely cautious mentality and the true "Unyielding Heart" Battle Intent...

...were still worlds apart in their fundamental concepts.

His current "Battle Technique All Transformations" was a true union of his intent and heart.

Lu Cang felt that he could now be promoted to Level 3 Warrior.

"Sister Kumironi."

"Can I get promoted to Level 3 Warrior now?"

Hearing Lu Cang’s question, Kumironi felt an indescribable emotion well up inside her.

’Little Lu Cang, aren’t your promotions a bit too frequent?’

’Level 3 Mage, Level 2 Death Priest, Level 2 Decryption Scholar, and now you want to be promoted to Level 3 Warrior.’

’It’s only been a little over two months.’

’That’s a total of ten Levels you’re going up.’

’Ten Levels... how many people’s entire lifetimes does that represent?’

’And every single Profession promotion has been flawless, with nothing to criticize.’

Even Kumironi, who lived in an environment filled with geniuses, couldn’t help but marvel.

Chi Cheng nudged Izparut. "Iz, didn’t I tell you back then that Lu Cang had a Talent for being a Warrior?"

Iz sneered, "Hmph. His Talent as a Warrior is definitely not as high as his is for being a Mage. Haven’t you noticed that a lot of his strength as a Warrior comes from being a Mage?"

Chi Cheng retorted, "That’s just because he switched to the Warrior Profession late. Once he gets proficient as a Warrior, you’ll see him using a Warrior’s mindset to improve his Magic."

Iz replied, "Magic can’t be improved just by brainless fighting."

Chi Cheng shot back, "And being a Warrior can’t be improved just by thinking about it in your head."

’How can they even argue about this?’

Kumironi couldn’t help but sigh again.

’I’ve sighed so much today. I can’t sigh anymore... or I’ll get wrinkles from frowning.’

"Little Lu Cang, if you’re going to be promoted to Level 3 Warrior, I suggest we wait until we’re back in Kernoya."

"The last time you were promoted to Level 3 Mage, you attracted some very intense attention."

"Your Spirituality is even higher now than it was then."

"The official promotion Ritual Array in the Promotion Hall is more comprehensive and better suited to prevent any unforeseen circumstances."

Lu Cang’s Spirituality was just too terrifying.

The attention it attracted was far beyond what any ordinary being could withstand.

Going from Level 1 to 2 would have been fine.

But for a promotion from Level 2 to 3, Kumironi decided it was better to be cautious and play it safe.

Lu Cang thought for a moment, then nodded.

"Mm... you’re right."

’There probably won’t be any more battles where they need me, anyway.’