Merchant From Earth in the Magical World-Chapter 552 - 385 Counter_2

Hibel had been training in the Nine-Headed Dragon Illusion Realm during these four months of preparation, and her strength had greatly increased. Therefore, Hibel was chosen as the first divine "client" in the Nine-Headed Dragon God-Creation Plan. When "Contrary" appeared, she would join forces with Max to deal with "Contrary." Yan Xing, in turn, would confront his own "Executioner," He Qijiu.

Underneath Heize City, a dragon's roar penetrated the earth and spread to the sky. The entire Thunder Alliance Swamp felt its awe-inspiring might.

All was silent, and it felt as if something new had been added to the world. All creatures felt a sudden chill in their hearts, then involuntarily looked up toward the horizon.

Soldiers on both sides of the Century Battlefield ceased fighting, standing in place and looking up at the sky.

The audience on the giant floating stands rose to their feet, looking at the sky.

In the cities, amidst the forests of high-rises, people stopped all their work and looked at the sky.

On Gryphon Island, President Yang looked at the sky and said to himself, "It's here! Yan Xing didn't deceive me. Although this is my first time experiencing it, I know... this is what it feels like when a god descends."

Beside him, Feng Tingyue asked, "President Yang, you are now the commander-in-chief for this emergency. What should we do?"

"Issue a nationwide power outage warning across all channels. Then... wait."

"Yes!"

「…」

Within the high-altitude barrier of the Century Battlefield, combat also came to an abrupt halt. Everyone could feel the laws of the world changing. They clearly perceived the arrival of a god—and that it was right beside them.

The barrier shattered. A young man garbed in the long elder mage robes of the Tower stepped out of the void.

"Hahaha... Theresa, Elwin, you truly bring shame to Cloud Tower! Not only did you lose the war, but ten elders couldn't even win against two children. I've always said that elementalization affects the brain. Leaving Cloud Tower in your hands... was destined to lead to this outcome."

Theresa, the Grand Elder of Cloud Tower's Council of Elders, appeared before the young man in the form of a water elemental. After a moment of recognition, he said in astonishment, "You—you're Raphael! How did you become like this? Could it be... could it be you've succeeded? This can't be! It's impossible!"

Raphael smiled. "Lowly creatures like you, who only think of turning yourselves into elements, naturally cannot comprehend the heights my thoughts have reached. When God created all things, He placed His divine authority there for the taking. It's laughable that you don't even have the courage to claim it. How pitiful... truly pitiful!"

After speaking, Raphael waved his hand. Theresa's water elemental form was forcibly changed into fire. With another wave, the fire dispersed. The mighty Theresa was thus erased without a trace.

Is this the power granted to Raphael by divine authority?

The Tower Elders, frightened, retreated in disarray. Elwin pleaded, "I'm sorry, Lord Raphael... we were no better than your enemies. Although we are too dull to understand your ideals, we never shortchanged you on supplies. Yes, they've been reduced recently, but all our supplies have been cut. Please forgive our previous disrespect. I believe that under your leadership, Cloud Tower can achieve even greater glory."

"You clownish, lowly creatures can retreat now. As a god, I have no interest in your lives. Theresa died because he questioned God."

The Tower Mages retreated like prisoners granted clemency, but they didn't go far. Witnessing the might of a god up close was not an everyday occurrence. Moreover, they all hoped to see Raphael kill Yan Xing with their own eyes, then destroy the Eternal Domain, the Thunder Alliance Swamp, and all nations and individuals who opposed Cloud Tower.

Raphael walked up to Yan Xing.

Hibel flew over and asked Yan Xing in a worried whisper, "Is this... really a god? What should we do?"

Hibel was still unaware of the "Contrary" and "Executioner" situation, nor did she know she was part of Yan Xing's God-Creation Plan. Yan Xing hadn't told Hibel to prevent the world's mechanisms from collecting that information. If the world's mechanisms knew Hibel would become "Contrary," they might prepare an "Executioner" for her.

"Rest assured, everything is going according to plan," Yan Xing said. "If he hadn't appeared now, I wouldn't have known my next move. Prepare yourself. Chui Chui will unlock a completely new level of power for you."

Yan Xing deactivated his super-weaponry and stood facing Raphael in midair.

Raphael was visibly startled by Yan Xing's appearance. Black-haired, black-eyed humans were rare in this world. The only person Raphael had seen with a similar appearance to Yan Xing was the successful experimental subject from the Furnace, the one who had produced a God's Heart.

What was their connection? But whatever it was, it didn't matter. In the presence of a god, all mortals are equal.

"So, you are Yan Xing?" Raphael said. "A very outstanding young man. After all, not just anyone could push Cloud Tower into such a sorry state. I admire you. If you are willing to become my follower, I can forgive your blasphemy against Cloud Tower. I will crown you Emperor of Humanity. You shall then lead the human race in worshipping at my temple."

Yan Xing laughed. "Hey... are you a god? You look more like a charlatan to me, wielding a chicken feather and calling it an imperial decree. Where I come from, if a god wants a temple to shelter them, they have to diligently do good deeds. But you? You appear with such grandeur, not even offering a blessing for favorable weather, yet you immediately demand tribute. People like that... are usually swindlers."

Yan Xing's mockery angered Raphael.

"You dare disrespect a god! You saw Theresa's fate. In this world, I am the one true god. I decide whether you live or die."

"Laughable, truly laughable... your ignorance is astounding. That last sentence? It should be *my* line."

Yan Xing's disrespect and mockery thoroughly enraged Raphael.

"I initially thought you had some skill and considered giving you a chance to serve a god. Now, I've changed my mind. I will kill you and imprison your soul. I will make you watch as I destroy your loved ones and everything you hold dear! Let's start by stripping away your power..."

Raphael used his divine authority to clear away all magic elements surrounding Yan Xing, then attempted to drain the Magic Power from Yan Xing's body. But... why isn't it working?

While Raphael was still puzzled, wondering what was happening, a black shadow suddenly surged from nowhere. It was a black dragon! Has an ultimate being joined the battle?

Seeing the black dragon lunge at him, Raphael casually hurled a spear at it. The spear was formed from concentrated divine energy, imbued with his divine power. Nothing in the world was supposed to withstand it. Even an ultimate being like a black dragon was but a lowly reptile before a god.

But to Raphael's astonishment, the black dragon exhaled a gout of Dragon Breath, completely incinerating the spear.

What in the world is happening? Why did my divine power not only fail against Yan Xing but now against a black dragon too? Is the divine authority I obtained fake? No, it's definitely real. Obliterating Theresa with a wave of my hand proves that. If there's an explanation for this, then... Yan Xing and that black dragon must also possess divine authority. They are gods, just like me! I've only just gained divine authority, and I've already run into two other gods? Are gods... really this common?

The black dragon transformed into human form: Max, an irreverent expression on his face, landed beside Yan Xing.

"Looks like I arrived just in time," Max said, "right on cue for the show."

Yan Xing deactivated his Angel Arrival state. The appearance of "Contrary" had granted him full access to the "Executioner's" abilities.

"This feeling is truly amazing," Yan Xing mused. "It's as if I am the world, and the world is me. My Executioner—no... *our* Executioner has awakened. I must go to the real world to stop He Qijiu. I'll leave this place to you and Hibel."

"No problem," Max replied. "A new 'Contrary' like this? I'm more than enough to handle it alone."

"Still, better safe than sorry. Try not to kill him accidentally."

Yan Xing opened a portal to the real world. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Raphael, seething with rage, demanded, "Just who are you people?"

Yan Xing merely smiled, offering no answer as he stepped through the portal and departed.

Max blocked Raphael's attempt to rush forward.

"Young man," Max said, "don't be so eager to seek death. You're not on his power level. Let me entertain you for a bit instead. Your time is short; you should savor this power of a god while you can."