Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1291 - 1285: Divine Core Collapse

The completely exposed core was struck directly with a punch.

Even though it was a concentration of fire element magic power and divinity, its hardness was far from being able to ignore or rival Ronald's strength.

The next second, the light burst forth.

As the heat wave surged, a sound like shattering glass vaguely resounded in front of Ronald.

"Ahhhh!"

The flashing light, in essence, was the lamenting roar of the fire element.

The metallic body he had barely managed to restrain completely lost control under that punch.

—The disintegration was happening.

—Metal fragments shot out in all directions like bullets.

Facing this scene.

Casrina, who was positioned further away, adopted a self-protection strategy. She swung her sword to slash away metal fragments flying towards her while steadily retreating.

Yet, in this seemingly retreating action, a genuine smile of victory emerged on Katherine's face.

"Perfect prediction, we've won!"

"..."

At the same time as all this occurred.

The fire element core in front of Ronald was also changing.

The 'crack' sound just now came from the surface of the core splitting open.

However, this thing was not actually crystal or glass. After a fissure was punched into it, it didn't shatter into pieces or dust. Instead, it began to transform its structure into pure magic form.

In the blink of an eye.

The core turned into a mass of gel-like substance, still retaining a blazing and glowing nature.

"..."

Even though the body had crumbled.

The core surprisingly still remained active?

Seeing the change in the fire element core in front of him, Ronald hesitated not even for a second.

He turned his body vigorously, taking advantage of the momentum to twist his body after retracting his attacking fist, and then unleashed an even more powerful punch onto the core in front of him.

Pffft—

Though the punch seemed straightforward, it carried terrifying power. Supported by Ronald's strong physique, this strike could shatter steel and break iron, unstoppable!

The attack hit the glowing core directly.

The core of the fire element, much like clay, was dented under Ronald's punch, his entire fist even leaving an imprint on the core.

However, this result did not make Ronald stop.

He knew this was the crucial moment. If he continued to punch without end, it would only grant the fire element time to stall—Ronald needed a decisive strike!

Ronald's eyes sharpened.

He no longer relied solely on physical strength, instead using spells to empower his body, channeling all pressure into this punch!

Sssss—

At the extreme position of his punch, the core expanded and stretched almost to transparency, finally revealing a crack.

And in that instant of change.

Ronald activated [End of Humanity] as a means to protect himself.

The fact proved—Ronald's decision was correct.

Almost the next moment, the truly pierced fire element core, besides emitting light and heat, started to pour out a torrent of magic power from within.

The once-dominant fire element, even the divinity which had undergone earth-shaking changes, finally began to leak from this terrible and irreparable wound.

The immense power began to unrestrainedly unveil itself to the world.

In the [Infinite Negative Domain], the terrifying impact set off gusts of storm both on the ground and in the air, dragging the lava from the nearby lake along to reveal its red hue.

The storm turned from colorless to crimson.

The land within a few kilometers began to liquefy under the intense air and heat.

Amidst this treacherous landscape, only Katherine stood with her longsword, looking forward.

The gleam in the girl's eyes held a smile.

For this scene made her realize, today's battle, its conclusion was marked by this moment.

...

Compared to Katherine, Ronald was experiencing a much harsher environment.

While the vast land and skies were disturbed by the massive storm and lava, Ronald bore the initial impact of the disaster right in front of the fire element core.

Rage, high temperature, erosion, penetration...

The magic, with complex attributes, emerged from the wounds of the torn fire element core.

Among which, the most important divinity...

After all, this thing remained a product of the mystical.

Under the rule of [Infinite Negative Domain], which does not accept the existence of divinity, it was automatically downgraded and converted into pure fire-attribute magic power, then began to unfold.

But even so, this outburst was entirely different from a typical magic riot.

Even the power when a grimoire collapses pales in comparison!

At this moment, an unprecedented concentration of magic power gathered, influenced by its inherent fire element nature, naturally emitting extreme heat.

This scorch from the pinnacle of the mystical realm could almost reduce everything tangible to ashes within the rules!

However, Ronald was unfazed.

He slowly retracted his fist, stood stable on the ground, without a single shake in his posture.

A fully realized great presence might be able to break through the protected rules of [End of Humanity]. But this semi-divine nature, which had not truly ascended, now downgraded to magic nature, retained the power to destroy all matter but couldn't bypass the limitations of rule spells.

Within the confines of [End of Humanity].

Ronald completely disregarded the attacks brought by this terrifying environment.

Even the [Guardian Angel] defense on his body began to dim due to the absence of a target.

"..."

Ronald quietly observed everything unfolding in front of him.

The explosion of magic power converted from divinity, though possessing the might to destroy all matter, was ultimately finite.

Two minutes passed.

The lament of the fire element at death gradually faded in the storm, and the final performance of the fiery magic came to an end.

The storm subsided, the magic dissipated.

All factors disrupting the vision settled down, revealing the desolate land to the only two, showcasing the hardships it previously endured.

In front of Ronald, a portion of the metal-made body of the Fire Element Demigod still lay in fragments at his feet. As for the core, which had concentrated its magic power, persona, and divinity, it had completely vanished, leaving not a trace.

Pat-pat—

Footsteps came from behind Ronald.

It was Katherine, carrying the Saint's legacy in one hand, approaching leisurely with a light-hearted stance:

"Ronald, are you done?"

Ronald nodded slowly, to which Katherine confirmed:

"Yes, it's all over."

"Now, should we return to the outside world?"

"Return…" Seeing Ronald's inquiry, Katherine's expression was momentarily complex.

She was about to return to the real world in the truest sense.

Back to where everything originated, the world that compelled everyone to act upon.

Ultimately, Katherine donned her signature smile, then said to Ronald:

"Of course, we're going back!"

"But wait for me a few minutes, now that the problem with [Heaven's Quadrants] is resolved, the barrier veiling the entire world can also conclude its mission."