“Clones?”
Frowning at the three Cao Caos in front of him, Tenraku couldn’t help but feel puzzled. Many forms of magic and techniques could create clones, but clones were often weaker than the original and didn’t serve many purposes besides weakening the original’s power. Therefore, except for certain special cases, clones were rarely used in battles.
However, what concerned Tenraku was that the three Cao Caos in front of him emitted the exact same aura, and there was no sense of power reduction that usually accompanied the use of clone magic.
Although it was somewhat unbelievable, Tenraku felt that he was facing three Cao Caos, all of them being the real deal!
“Hā… Hā… This move is called ‘Gahapatiratana (Householder Treasure),’ granting the ability to create clones,” Said one of the Cao Caos, panting. A smug smile appeared on his face as he spoke while Tenraku, who heard the voice, showed a look of astonishment.
“Unlike ordinary clones, the clones created by ‘Gahapatiratana (Householder Treasure)’ are both clones and the original. Everything about them is exactly the same as the original,” Explained another Cao Cao.
“Right now, I don’t know if I am the original or a created clone, but I know that I am Cao Cao.”
“How about that? Isn’t this move great?”
Breathing heavily, one of the Cao Caos spoke with a self-satisfied smile on his face. Tenraku, on the other hand, revealed a shocked expression.
Clones that were both clones and the original, with everything being the same as the original?
What a joke! In this world, there couldn’t be such a convenient ability!
If one Cao Cao was already so formidable, wouldn’t three Cao Caos be invincible?
“There must be some limitations to your ability, like the duration you can maintain the clones, right?” Tenraku asked, warily staring at the three Cao Caos.
“That’s right. Maintaining the existence of three clones at the same time consumes a considerable amount of Spirit Power. I can only fight for a third of the time I could before.”
“But as long as I end the battle within that time, it’s enough!”
Another Cao Cao spoke, neither confirming nor denying.
As soon as his words fell, the three Cao Caos split up and simultaneously charged toward Tenraku from three different directions!
Zī Zī Zī…
A Holy Spear attacked Tenraku, who swiftly evaded with extreme speed, causing sparks to fly as the spear scraped against his sturdy armor.
However, before Tenraku could relax, two more Holy Spears came whistling towards him from the sides!
‘Damn it!’ Cursing under his breath, Tenraku transformed into a stream of light and shot up into the sky.
But Cao Cao had no intention of letting him escape. The three Cao Caos also utilized the extreme speed granted by the Elephant Treasure (Hatthiratana), dragging long trails of light as they pursued Tenraku.
Hōng Hōng! Hōng Hōng Hōng!!!
The battle escalated once again, far more intense than before, exceeding it several times over.
Facing three opponents at once, Tenraku quickly found himself on the defensive. His armor shattered, and his body was marked with bloodstains from the strikes of True Longinus.
If it were an ordinary opponent, Tenraku could handle fighting against three without a problem. But when facing a high-level expert like Cao Cao, fighting against three at once was a nearly impossible task!
Moreover, the three Cao Caos, being one in mind and body, had a level of coordination that surpassed any familiar companions. Each attack was perfectly coordinated, resulting not in a simple 1+1+1=3 effect, but rather 3+3+3=9!
Tenraku found himself in unprecedented danger once again!
Qiāng Qiāng! Qiāng Qiāng!
The sound of clashing weapons was harsh to the ears. In Tenraku’s hands, two Demonic Swords continuously blocked the attacks of three Holy Spears. In just a few breaths, the two sides clashed tens of thousands of times!
However, before Tenraku could continue, the two Demonic Swords shattered with a bang! The Demonic Swords created by Tenraku’s current strength were no inferior to true Demonic Swords, but fighting against the original and most powerful “Longinus” with it was already the limit…
Sī Lā!
One of the Cao Caos swung his Holy Spear, sweeping across the sky, and ruthlessly smashed into Tenraku’s abdomen.
Blood spewed out, and Tenraku’s body crashed to the ground, rolling and tumbling. It collided with numerous buildings, leaving behind countless ruins. Finally, he was buried beneath the wreckage.
However, it was not over yet!
“Hā!!!”
The raging Spirit Qi soared into the sky, causing giant rocks and debris to scatter in all directions. Tenraku’s figure once again emerged, and his hands spun like wheels as he threw countless energy blasts at the three Cao Caos in the air.
With a tingling sensation, even the three Cao Caos didn’t dare to be careless in front of these attacks. Their Holy Spears moved like windmills, deflecting all the incoming energy blasts.
Hōng Hōng Hōng!
The shockwaves surged, and the sky resounded with deafening explosions, but the three Cao Caos managed to withstand it!
After all the energy blasts were deflected, the three Cao Caos immediately counterattacked. Their Holy Spears extended rapidly, and a torrent of spear shadows surged toward Tenraku below.
Faced with the unyielding True Longinus, Tenraku could only dodge and evade continuously. Every spear thrust from the three Cao Caos created huge craters on the ground, leaving the surrounding area pockmarked in no time!
Finally seizing a momentary opportunity, Tenraku once again soared into the sky, gasping for breath as he floated in mid-air.
This couldn’t go on. If he waited for Cao Cao to exhaust his energy, then he would be taken out first!
However, as he looked at the three Cao Caos once again approaching to attack him, a bloodthirsty smile appeared beneath Tenraku’s armor.
Although the situation was extremely critical, it completely awakened the ferocity hidden deep within Tenraku’s soul.
‘Come at me. Let’s see who would have the last laugh!’ A crazy plan surged in his mind, and Tenraku spread his wings and charged toward the three Cao Caos.
“Evil Eye that Stops the World – Forbidden Balor View!”
“Shield of the Dark Night – Night Reflection!”
With Tenraku at the center, an invisible field spread out, freezing the time of everything it touched. The shadow of Tenraku on the ground distorted, then split into three and struck the shadows of the three Cao Caos respectively.
The “Evil Eye that Stops the World – Forbidden Balor View” could freeze the enemy’s time, while the “Shield of the Dark Night – Night Reflection” could affect the opponent’s movements.
These two Sacred Gears’ abilities were advantageous against opponents weaker than Tenraku, but against opponents who were on par with him or even stronger, their abilities would be greatly reduced.
For opponents like Cao Cao, who was also protected by the power of the Holy Spear, the influence of the Evil Eye and the “Shield of the Dark Night – Night Reflection” was minimal, and he almost recovered instantly.
However, that split second was already enough!
Gathering most of the Spirit Qi within him, Tenraku’s fist struck one of the Cao Caos.
As expected, the Cao Cao that was hit exploded in a violent burst! Although one Cao Cao was eliminated, it exposed Tenraku’s back to the remaining two.
In the blink of an eye, the two remaining Cao Caos swiftly made their move. With a pū pū sound, their Holy Spears pierced through Tenraku almost simultaneously!
“Hā… Hā…”
“Do you want to perish together with us, Kamiya Tenraku?!”
“But you only have one life, while we have three!”
Gasping heavily, the two remaining Cao Caos also felt lingering fear in their hearts. However, under the power of the “Gahapatiratana (Householder Treasure),” as long as one of them survived, the existence known as Cao Cao would not disappear!
“Then you can all die!” With a triumphant smirk on his face, Tenraku firmly grasped the two Holy Spears that pierced him, and without hesitation, he unleashed the Forbidden Move of “【Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi – Heavenly Sword of Gathering Clouds】:
“Cloud of Swords Fall from Heaven!!”
The entire sky turned purple, and amidst everyone’s horrified expressions, a massive purple sword beam descended from the void!
“Oh no!!!”
Panic-stricken, the two Cao Caos attempted to escape.
But it was already too late!
Hōng Lóng!
Blinding light and deafening sound engulfed them as Tenraku and the two Cao Caos were instantly swallowed by the raging torrent of energy…
To be continued…
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