Chapter 359 New Abilities
Chapter 359 New Abilities
Thousands of stars surged towards Moku at an imperceptible speed. Each star had the ability to melt metal even without making physical contact.
As Moku raised the Dawnshadow Blade to his chest, a surge of purposeful energy flowed through him, converging within the Orb of Intent. In that pivotal moment, his being radiated with a luminosity akin to the birth of a nascent sun, casting a soft halo that embraced his figure.
Yet, amid this newfound brilliance, a mysterious transformation unfolded. As if woven from the very fabric of twilight, a shadowy specter materialized behind Moku. It bore the delicate curve of a crescent moon, its silhouetted form exuding an irresistible pull that seemed to absorb the radiant illumination from Moku's luminous presence.
Within this convergence of light and shadow, an intricate dance of contrast emerged, weaving an enigmatic narrative of power and mystique. The celestial crescent, in its obsidian grace, seemed to draw strength from the glow of Moku's manifestation, forming an ethereal bond that embodied both brilliance and the allure of the hidden.
The union of Moku's radiant essence and the moonlit crescent cast an enchanting tableau, a canvas of arcane energy interwoven with the majesty of the universe. It was a moment suspended in time, a vivid dream where light and darkness intertwined, coalescing into the sublime manifestation of the [Vivid Dream: Moon Blade] spell—an embodiment of strength and mystery, a fusion of opposites that harmoniously danced upon the canvas of Moku's purpose.
After the battle against Raiden, Moku began to realize a glaring weakness within himself. He lacked an ultimate power that could deal substantial damage.
To break through the defenses of the Mage's God Form, Brajadenta alone was insufficient. Perhaps initially, Brajadenta was an ultimate technique capable of easily crushing his enemies. However, for a Level 5 Constellation Mage, Brajadenta was as insignificant as an ant bite.
Not only that, Moku could no longer rely solely on his biofield and regenerative abilities for defense. The attacks possessed by a Level 5 Constellation Mage were extremely dangerous; each strike could kill him before his regenerative abilities could take effect.
To address this, Moku began contemplating how to enhance both his offensive and defensive capabilities. Initially, he attempted to use dragon prana more extensively to boost the effectiveness of his Mantra. However, the use of dragon prana became inefficient, requiring ten times the amount to double the effect of Brajadenta.
Therefore, he started thinking outside the box. He contemplated and questioned himself about his strengths and weaknesses. Essentially, he revisited his true identity, as he did when facing Arachnid Platinum Bee.
Moku had to remind himself that he was an orc evolved into an asura. He should no longer be confined by human thinking.
For a Mage, the Mana God Form is the embodiment of the Mana Color they possess. However, Kekayon Armor is merely a manifestation of Moku's imagination. Therefore, the form of Kekayon Armor should be able to break free from its original shape and transform into anything.
The Mage's Domain is the embodiment of their relationship with Mana, allowing them to shape a domain where all the Mana within submits to them. However, Vivid Dream is the manifestation of living imagination using Pandava in the Mind Realm. Vivid Dream belongs to Moku and has no connection to anything, even Garuda, after he fully paid during his evolution.
What can Moku do in Pandava? He is free to create and make anything as long as his imagination is sufficient to shape it. Then Moku gives life to that imagination by channeling dragon prana into it. Various experiments have been attempted, but the only living creatures his imagination could bring to life were the Bhayangkara Squad. However, for non-living creatures, he could create anything as long as his imagination and dragon prana were sufficient.
So why not shape a moon that could serve as his protector?
Moon Blade is the embodiment of Moku's imagination of the moon. For Moku, even though the moon could be annoying, it remains a trustworthy protector that he can rely on with his life. The gravitational force possessed by Moon Blade will pull in any object that comes near it. Therefore, even with thousands of stars surging toward him, none can escape the gravitational pull of the Moon Blade.
*BOOM! *BOOM! *BOOM!
Moku stepped forward, getting closer to Princess Seraphina. Seemingly oblivious to the approaching danger, Princess Seraphina became more immersed in her dance. However, Moku was certain that she was aware of everything happening around her. This was evident in the relentless barrage of stars, hitting the Moon Blade with such intensity that it staggered despite its massive body and durability.
Moku couldn't rely solely on the Moon Blade's defense, as its durability, while formidable, was limited. Channeling more dragon prana into it wouldn't have a significant effect because the Moon Blade was created from imagination as its shell. If Moku's imagination wasn't sufficient, no matter how much dragon prana he used, the Moon Blade wouldn't become stronger.
He was still not adept at controlling his imagination, and unfortunately, he had no mentor or book to guide him. Moku could only engage in repeated trial and error to gain experience. Thus, he needed to conclude this battle quickly before Princess Seraphina could breach the Moon Blade's defenses.
[Padakacarma: Shadow Form]!
The color of Kekayon Armor suddenly changed to black, resembling a starless night. It was so dark that it seemed to absorb the light of the thousands of stars around it. Just as the first crack formed on the Moon Blade, Moku's figure disappeared.
Even before anyone could realize it, Moku suddenly reappeared behind Princess Seraphina. The Dawnshadow Blade was unsheathed, aiming for the unprotected back of Princess Seraphina. However, before the blade could harm her, a star appeared and collided with it.
*BOOM!
A massive explosion occurred, and Princess Seraphina's body was thrown forward. There were slight cracks in her Amphitrite Form. Her eyes widened in surprise at the unexpected turn of events. If her auto-defense Nexus Dance were not active, her back would undoubtedly have a hole in it by now. She never expected Moku to vanish so effortlessly, even at such close range.
However, she couldn't rest just yet, as another imminent danger approached, this time emerging from beneath her own feet. Princess Seraphina looked down to see two twin blades suddenly emerging from her shadow. This time, she no longer had the protective stars, as Nexus Dance stopped when she ceased to dance, revealing the weakness of this spell.
*Thrust!!
The Dawnshadow Blade pierced Amphitrite's abdomen, shattering her armor. Swiftly, Princess Seraphina leaped backward, but like a snake claiming its prey, Moku's figure reappeared, this time descending from above her.
Princess Seraphina glanced up, only to see Moku's foot striking her face hard. Her body plummeted sharply to the ground, crashing onto the arena floor with a resounding impact. The arena trembled, and significant cracks formed on the surface. Amphitrite Form's defense was nullified, leaving Princess Seraphina vulnerable to the impending attacks.
"Water Bod—"
"I thought you could stop right there!"
Before Princess Seraphina could complete her spell, cold steel pressed against her neck. Her eyes widened in surprise as she turned to Moku, who stood behind her with Dawnshadow Blade against the pulse of her neck.
Princess Seraphina could only force a wry smile and raise her hands. She understood why Raiden fell to Moku, even with the defense of his undead army.
"Heeeh… I'm not a coward who can't accept her loss! But how did you manage to approach me undetected?" she inquired.
"Did you think I'm foolish enough to reveal the secrets of my techniques?" Moku snorted, retracting his Dawnshadow Blade.
Princess Seraphina smiled, almost breaking her act, but she maintained her arrogant demeanor. "Well… you won! What do you want from me? Know that I can refuse your excessive demands, even if I have to tarnish my name. As a princess, I cannot demean myself!" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝓮𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝙢
"I know! I am a prince in my species too! While we may have different cultures, the desire for a cleaner name might be felt the same for both species. But for the arion species, a good name is earned on the battlefield," Moku stated, deactivating his Kekayon Armor.
"In the elf species, fleeing from a battle is also a form of cowardice. You cannot claim bravery is exclusive to the arion species. Are you underestimating my kind?" Princess Seraphina retorted while adjusting her gown.
"Ah… I didn't mean it that way. I just don't know much about the elf species. I apologize if you feel I insulted your kind. It was unintentional and merely due to my ignorance," Moku bowed his back.
"Heh… Don't say you haven't asked Ez, The First Diplomat, many things about us. Do you think I'm foolish?" mocked Princess Seraphina.
"Do you think I'm the typical man who asks too many questions?" Moku shot back.
"I know nothing about you, O Moku The Ku," Princess Seraphina said, shaking her head.
"In that case, are you interested in getting to know me better tonight?" Moku said, smiling.
Shrieks from the audience could be heard. Several of the elf girls stared, mesmerized, at Moku's smiling face with flushed expressions.
"Do you think I'd meet with my fiancé's killer at night?" Princess Seraphina's face wrinkled with disgust.
"Why not? Are you afraid I might do something to you at night?" Moku smirked with a mocking tone.
Princess Seraphina merely snorted before turning away and walking off. Her figure disappeared from Moku's sight as she passed through the corridor toward the arena's exit. Moku smiled and waved towards the audience, expressing gratitude to those who had attended the spectacle.
Author Note:
"I must sincerely apologize for the prolonged silence and lack of updates. I want to be honest with you—I faced burnout, a challenge that I didn't anticipate as a first-time writer, especially in the realm of online writing for Webnovel. "The Record of Orc Civilization" is my inaugural book, and navigating the demands of completion proved more demanding than I expected.
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