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"Don't panic, I was just kidding."
Hua Yi curled the corners of his mouth, looking quite harmless.
“Nikadori, can’t you control the giant sword in the sky? Use it as a flying vehicle to send Bai E and Wan Di back and forth between the two cities. It’s just a trivial training exercise.”
Titan readily agreed: "Yes!"
"Bai E is right."
Wan Di, unusually, didn't go against Bai E and spoke with a hint of seeking permission.
“I can still fight, face the power of conflict head-on, and also find the lost supplies in Suspended Edge City and give them to my people in Ohma. Mr. Hua Yi’s return to Ohma should be a triumphant return that belongs only to you, and you should be cheered by the people. Bai E and I should not usurp it.”
"The Suspended Peak Clan is waiting for you to bring back good news. The Crown Prince is training with the Titans of Strife; they'll be pleasantly surprised, won't they?"
The scene Hua Yi described made Wan Di's eyes sparkle.
"Yes... Thank you. Tonight, Bai'er and I will return to Ohma. Should we announce the truth about the Black Tide's erosion of the Titans?"
“There is no need to hide it. It is true that the public’s growing awareness of the horror of the Kuroshio Current can easily trigger panic, but I will give people the courage to live their lives well.”
Most importantly, Onpharos is destined to embrace the starry sky, and even the threat level of the Black Tide has to be concealed. In the future, won't he have to stumble and fall when he learns about the Antimatter Legion and the [Destruction] Star God?
The twelve Titans were not omnipotent; in the outer universe, the Star Gods were the truly sublime beings. (Read thrilling novels at Feilu Novel Network!)
But praise be to the Titans, for they truly protected Onpharos!
Wan Di nodded and bowed to Hua Yi, using the Xuanfeng salute.
Baier also performed the Ohmma greeting.
Seeing that they had a clear plan, Hua Yi didn't say anything more. With a flash, he appeared on the giant sword that reached the sky and the earth.
“Nikadori, do as I say and send me back to Ohm. Consider this a mini-test, so don’t do too badly, okay?”
"!"
The power of conflict surged, and Titan carefully controlled the greatsword, keeping it horizontal in the sky, ensuring that Hua Yi stepped on the broad blade rather than the relatively narrow tip.
In terms of sheer power, Nicardoli's current control is not as immense as it was during the fierce battle.
But in terms of the effort and dedication invested, it surpasses even that.
If a Titan possessed human-like functions, Nicardo would be sweating and gritting his teeth right now.
The Heavenly Sword slowly changed direction in the air, its tip pointing directly at Ohma. In just a few breaths, it traversed the sky and flew out of Suspended Peak City.
"Master, is this speed alright?"
"Hurry up!" Hua Yi stood on the giant sword, looking down at Suspended Edge City, and glanced at Titan. "I remember you were quite quick when you threw the spear at the Star Train."
"At that time, I was consumed by the Black Tide and lost my mind. What I did was not my true intention..."
Nicardo tried to explain, his control over divine power becoming increasingly strict, focusing all his attention on manipulating the greatsword, moving as swiftly and steadily as possible towards Ohma.
It was really about to sweat.
Why is it a high-difficulty assessment right from the start?
If the Titan of Strife had been given a choice, it would have used White Evil and All Enemies as experiments, conducting a simulation first, instead of being so terrified as it is now.
This is Nicardoli's first time using the Divine Punishment Sword as a vehicle, he has no experience!
A colossal object, carrying the force of thunder, hurtled towards Ohma from an unknown distance.
"What...what is that?!"
The Black Tide threatens Onfaros. The residents of the Holy City have not traveled far for countless years, and many young people have never been to Suspended Edge City, seeing the Warring States Artifact for the first time.
They were filled with trepidation, instinctively fearing the towering, earth-shattering blade.
"It's the giant sword from Suspended Edge City!"
"The Mad King is here! He's personally initiating a divine war against Ohma! Report this to Lady Kanekichi immediately! Defend! Prepare for defense!! Civilians, evacuate to the rear!"
"There's a defensive perimeter set up by Lord Hua Yi outside the city..."
Having received protection, the believers of the [Gateway] who had entered the Ark emerged, trembling uncontrollably under divine power, yet their faces were full of piety, as they helped the others retreat.
"I...I believe in that lord's promise. Even the Sword of Strife cannot easily break through Ohma!"
"No need to worry, everyone."
Aglaia's voice echoed through Ohma along the golden thread.
“Nicardi of Conflict has regained his sanity, and this sword is what he uses to escort the savior in triumph.”
Chapter 714 The Senate
A colossal sword, reaching to the heavens and piercing the sky, was said to have once crushed all enemies for Nicardoli. Now, its blade was aimed directly at Ohma. Even with Lord Aglaia's explanation, the citizens' hearts pounded.
Mortals faced the might of the heavens, watching as the divine sword tore through layers and swept across the sky with an almost tyrannical force.
Wherever the colossus passed, it left a clear, pale trail on the azure sky, as if the sky itself had been cleaved in two by its sharp edge.
The enormous sword, seemingly formed from the combined power of all weapons in the world, rubbed violently against the air, emitting a deep rumble that shook the walls and ground of Ohma below.
This scene is so impactful.
It was as if a mountain was crashing down at an incomprehensible speed, its enormous shadow accompanied by the majesty of [Conflict], instantly enveloping half the city.
If it weren't for the Dawn Machine carried by the Titan who bore the burden of the world, in a deeper location on the other side of Ohmar, people should be witnessing this with their own eyes right now—
What does "covering up the sky and blocking out the sun" mean?
Some instinctively gripped their weapons, some staggered away out of instinctive fear, and many more stood frozen in place, gazing up at this mind-blowing miracle.
Until they discovered that the greatsword did not look like it was meant to destroy Ohma; the blade was horizontal, and there was a person standing on it.
Hua Yi took in the expressions of the citizens of Ohmma.
The current developments are as expected. He allowed Nicardi to create such a huge spectacle in order to maintain a smooth voyage and vent the power of conflict. He certainly wasn't thinking of destroying the common people's understanding of the matter.
Without putting on a stern face or exuding any intimidating aura, Hua Yi smiled warmly and casually jumped off the greatsword, landing on the ground beneath the walls of Ohma.
"Bai'e, Wan Di, and I went to Suspended Peak City and met the Titan of Conflict, Nicardoli. We found that it had been fighting against the Black Tide for a long time and had gone mad due to being corrupted."
"!!"
The guards on the city wall were so tense that they could not vibrate their vocal cords to make a sound.
As Hua Yi recounted the situation, they could only hold their breath, letting the shock permeate their entire being, unable to offer a proper response.
Hua Yi didn't mind.
"The Black Tide can corrupt Titans, and it's more dangerous than you think, but there's no need to panic. Nicardori has regained his rationality. My return on the Greatsword of the Hanging Blade is to show you the most direct facts that [Conflict] is on the side of humanity!"
The last sentence echoed throughout the entire holy city.
Even if one doesn't witness Hua Yi confronting Titan head-on, just hearing his account would leave one speechless with astonishment.
At this point, it depends on the public's willingness to accept it.
The fanatical followers of Hua Yi, the priests of the [Pathway] who believed he could do anything, were also momentarily confused.
How did the Gatekeepers become involved with the Titans of Strife?
"Excuse me--"
On the contrary, a robust old warrior stepped forward from Wan Di's command of the isolated elite troops who had left their homeland and ended up in Ohma.
"Where is our Crown Prince Medemus?"
Medemos was Wan Di's real name, Hua Yi knew, and also noticed the deep worry hidden in the old soldier's eyes.
It's easy to understand.
There were three of them when they went, but only he returned. In addition, Nicardoli was regarded as the Mad King. Anyone who realized it would think that Bai'e and Wan Di were dead.
"He and Bai'e are still in Suspended Peak City, listening to the teachings of the Titans of Strife and honing their martial arts. They will return today, again traveling back and forth on this greatsword."
"W-Is that so?!"
The veteran and the lone soldiers behind him relaxed, almost moved to tears.
"The oracle of the Golden Blood killing the Titans is so different from the current situation... This is good, this is good!"
Having received a large amount of news about the explosions in a short period of time, they were unable to think flexibly and immediately think that if Nicardori regained his senses, he might be able to return to Suspended Peak City and rebuild his home.
"Wan Di will tell you the specifics. [Conflict]'s guidance is to fight against the gods. He should be exhausted by then, so remember to prepare some food."
"Good, good! Thank you, sir. Although we are still unclear about the specifics, we all understand that you have brought about a tremendous change in the fate of the Suspended Peak people."
The veteran bowed and paid his highest respects to Hua Yi.
If Wan Di returns later in the evening and confirms that he is truly receiving the teachings of the Titans of Strife, that a mortal is receiving divine grace, or that the Suspended Man worships Nicardoli, then that would undoubtedly be a great honor.
Even the lone soldier from the suspended peak was willing to kneel before Hua Yi and swear to die for him.
"So the oracle of the Golden Blood is a joke. Onpharos was once protected by the Titans, and it will be so in the future!"
Suddenly, a discordant sound arose from behind.
An elderly woman with white hair, dressed in fine clothes, was escorted by her subordinates, pushing through the crowd to stand before Hua Yi.
“I am Kainese of the Senate. The citizens of Ohmmar have granted us power, but the Golden Blood, represented by Aglaia, seems to have forgotten this. Outsider, you are getting too close to the Golden Blood!”
Now it was Hua Yi's turn to be surprised.
When the crowd was stunned by the Sword of Strife and overwhelmed by the truth it was telling, Katniss's first reaction was to use the situation to belittle the Oracle and deny the Golden Blood.
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Incidentally, he used accusations to try to distance himself from the Golden Generation.
"Ohmah should convene a citizens' assembly!"
Katniss's wrinkles trembled as she continued her impassioned speech, turning to the ever-growing crowd.
"Citizens, the truth has come out! The so-called oracle of the Golden Blood, the killing of the Titans, and the taking over the fire, is a complete hoax. They are treacherous and ambitious, attempting to kill the gods of Onphalus and justify it with false legitimacy!"
"The Golden Blood are sinners who blaspheme the gods under the guise of salvation, only to seize power, status, and Titan authority."
“That’s right, a citizens’ assembly should be convened, and the trial should begin with Aglaia!”
A commotion arose in the crowd, and someone echoed the sentiment.
Originally, the citizens of Ohema were simply overjoyed and shocked by Hua Yi's triumphant return and the fact that the Titans of Conflict had sided with humanity, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere.
However, with the appearance of Katniss from the Senate, along with a few others who echoed her, the atmosphere took a sharp turn for the worse.
It seems that suspicions about the Golden Descendants are about to be raised.
Argyle, who had rushed to the city wall, frowned and wanted to stand up and debate with the people of the Senate, but Hua Yi stopped her with a look.
"In a doomsday crisis, this kind of backstabbing is truly ugly."
With a slight thought, Hua Yi remotely pulled out the "echoing insect" that was mixed in with the crowd—a spy specially planted by the Senate—and threw it next to Katniss.
The atmosphere has changed again.
With just a simple sentence, he possessed an aura that overwhelmed Katniss's eloquent speech, quickly silencing the gradually stirring crowd and instilling fear in them.
This is quite different from witnessing the conflict of divine swords or being oppressed by the power and status of the Senate.
It was a completely different experience.
It was as if Hua Yi was the one in power, holding a high position, while the newly emerged members of the Senate were nothing more than clowns.
Ugly and despicable.
The contrast is too obvious.
"If you want to use others to achieve your goals, you should at least do a good job of intelligence work first, know yourself and your enemy, and weigh the gap between the two sides."
Hua Yi's tone turned unusually cold, and his expression revealed a hint of indifference.
“If you exhaust your wisdom, exert all your strength, and have enough courage even for your own selfish interests, then I will consider you as heroes of a chaotic world. But the Senate is in a hurry to jump out now—it’s really disappointing.”
He didn't mobilize any power or exude any real pressure; his mere aura as a superior was enough to paralyze the Senate's spies and guards on the ground, chilled to the bone, and so terrified that they fainted.
The onlookers were also trembling with fear, barely daring to breathe.
Chapter 715 I Want to Hear Your Considerations
Katniss didn't faint.
It wasn't that the old woman was determined; it was simply that Hua Yi needed someone to respond.
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