Chapter 152: The Battle Between Saga and Suiseiseki

"So they are the Demon Muscle Brothers. No wonder they are so formidable..." Aiolos wore a look of sudden realization, having clearly heard of the Billy Brothers. Although Aioria had not known of them, he asked about it, and upon learning the truth, his face twisted into an expression of disgust at the vile deeds of the pair.

On the other side, after listening to Saga, the older brother Billy broke into a brilliant smile and said, "My, we are quite famous indeed, to be known even in such a rural backwater. How wonderful! According to them, your name is Saga, right? That armor of yours looks rather similar to their demon-steel equipment. Could you also be a Saint?"

"Gemini Gold Saint, Saga." After stating his self-introduction in a tone that blended calmness with arrogance, Saga added, "And the Grim Reaper for both of you sinners."

Hearing this, the Billy Brothers paused for a moment before bursting into roaring laughter. Immediately following, terrifying oppressive auras erupted from both of them simultaneously. The older brother, Billy, turned out to be a peak tier-seven super powerhouse. The combined pressure of two tier-seven entities instantly made the air within a hundred-meter radius heavy, causing even the ground to begin cracking.

Yet in the face of this terrifying coercion, the Cosmo within Saga began to burn. It was not violent, but rather tranquil and steady, without even a furrow of his brow. Aiolos and his brother behind him remained unaffected, casually neutralizing the crushing pressure as if it were nothing.

Seeing this, the Billy Brothers were astonished. Libby then nudged Billy and said, "Brother, this cute little boy is amazing. Please leave him to me; I want to play with him properly."

"You want to handle him all by yourself?" Billy frowned.

Libby nodded and transmitted his voice using Holy Essence: "Brother, I will try to make as big of a commotion as possible to draw the attention of the Father God Church's personnel over here. You can take that opportunity to sneak into the monastery and eliminate Neal Night. There are quite a few experts in the Father God Church, so we must make this swift."

Upon learning his younger brother's true intent, Billy smoothed his frown and praised, "It seems you still have some brains after all. It was worth educating you for so long. Very well, this fellow is yours. He is quite extraordinary—even I am tempted to make a move. Enjoy yourself."

With that, Billy turned and walked away.

Saga raised a hand to stop him, but Libby immediately stepped into Saga's path and threw a punch: "Your opponent is me, you cute little darling!"

Against Saga, whose strength was on an entirely different level from the Aiolos brothers, Libby held nothing back and threw a punch with his full strength. Accompanied by a crimson aura and rushing forward like a lightning-fast cannonball, he reached Saga in the blink of an express second.

Boom!

A massive surge of airflow erupted, blowing the nearby Aiolos brothers directly backward. As for Saga, he finally made a move. He bent slightly at the waist while his cape fluttered dramatically behind him, striking a remarkably striking pose. He caught the enemy's punch entirely with his right hand, though the sheer impact forced him to bend his waist a fraction further.

Libby was slightly taken aback, but his expression quickly twisted back into a ferocious grin. Launching a rapid series of attacks, he shouted, "Hahaha! Fantastic, you cute little boy, absolutely fantastic! Yes, give me more! The stronger you are, the more worthy you are of being slaughtered, ah~~!"

Before Libby could finish his sentence, Saga countered with a backhand strike straight to his face, sending him flying once more like a kite with a snapped string. He flew even farther than before, crashing through a dozen large trees consecutively before embedding headfirst into the ground, leaving only his lower half exposed in a thoroughly comical display.

Witnessing this scene, Aiolos could not conceal his shock. Saga had barely burned his Cosmo, yet he had managed to send a super powerhouse like Libby flying with a single punch. If he were to ignite his Cosmo completely, just how formidable would Saga become? With such power, dealing with two intruders should not be difficult, right? Wait, two intruders...

"That's right, Saga! Quickly go stop the other intruder! He must not be allowed to attack the Archbishop!" Recalling that the other enemy had fled and realizing his objective almost instantly, Aiolos warned Saga anxiously.

Having heard this, Saga showed no intention of pursuit. Instead, a hint of a smile played at the corners of his lips as he said to Aiolos, "Aiolos, you are worrying too much. He is merely a clown acting up—how could he possibly harm the Archbishop? Do not forget, I am not the only Gold Saint!"

"Not the only one? Ah, the Virgo Saint!" Aiolos remembered the mysterious Gold Saint he had never laid eyes upon, a look of realization dawning on his features. Then he frowned again. "However, the Virgo Saint is extremely unique. She has been a Saint for less than half a year. In such a short time, how much growth could she possibly have achieved?"

"Time? A Saint is a being filled with infinite possibilities. Furthermore, the Virgo Gold Saint is hailed by the Archbishop as the Gold Saint closest to the gods!" Saga murmured softly, his gaze instinctively drifting toward the direction of the monastery.

"Ah, damn little bastard! You hit my face again! How dare you repeatedly harm my beautiful face? Unforgivable! I will never let you off! Both of you have angered me, now go die! Come forth, my demon-steel equipment—Blazing Passion Tyrant Armor!"

At that moment, Libby burst out from the wreckage in a rage. Brilliant crimson light flared from his body, followed by the appearance of an ornate, all-red suit of full-body armor. His momentum skyrocketed once again; while his tier remained unchanged, his oppressive aura grew even heavier, vastly enhancing both his offense and defense.

Seeing this, Saga narrowed his eyes. His Cosmo began to rise rapidly, finally taking on a serious momentum. To avoid catching the Aiolos brothers in the crossfire, he charged straight at Libby the next instant, engaging him in a fierce battle deep within the forest.

Meanwhile, pandemonium had broken out at the monastery. The commotion in the forest alerted numerous people, and the three Cardinals commanding the headquarters immediately ordered the sect into a state of emergency. All combat personnel armed themselves, all non-combatants began evacuating, and the remaining Holy Knights rushed toward the forest battlefront.

For a time, the headquarters of the Father God Church was left with only ordinary combat personnel and candidate Saints, rendering its defenses exceptionally thin.

Even so, Billy did not show himself rashly. Unsure whether this mysterious church held any hidden trump cards, he silently circled around to the rear, intending to launch a sneak attack from behind.

Yet just as Billy approached Link's study, a melodious voice suddenly rang out.

"Who are you? I've never seen you before. Are you an intruder?"

Billy was startled, having failed to sense anyone approaching. Instinctively turning his head, he saw a beautiful silver-haired doll sitting upon the wall—none other than Link's daughter, Mercury Lampe.

At the sight of Mercury Lampe, Billy's expression shifted drastically as he blurted out, "A doll with life? Could it be soul-transfer sorcery? The Father God Church even possesses soul-transfer sorcery!"

Hearing Billy's words, Mercury Lampe paused before her expression turned hostile. Link had previously warned her that if any stranger ever mentioned soul-transfer sorcery in her presence, they were very likely an enemy. Connecting this with the sudden state of wartime readiness within the church, she instantly deduced the identity of the human male before her.

Without hesitation, Mercury Lampe fluttered her wings and took flight. Narrowing her eyes at Billy, she declared, "Indeed, you are an enemy. Since you are an enemy, you must be eradicated. You don't seem weak; if I eliminate you, Father will surely be very pleased!"

The moment those words fell, the pair of black feathers on Mercury Lampe's back began to grow frantically, transforming into two black dragons that swooped toward Billy as her power aura burst forth at last.

Initial Tier Seven!

Billy's expression changed at the sight. Although Mercury Lampe's strength fell far short of his own, a living doll created through soul-transfer sorcery was capable of unleashing such formidable power. Just how strong must the person who crafted this doll be? Could there be even greater power hidden within the Father God Church?

Realizing instantly that they had kicked a massive iron plate, Billy understood that the Father God Church was nothing like the weak organization described in their intelligence reports; possessing tier-seven strength was not enough for them to act with impunity here.

Without a second thought, Billy leaped upward, vaulting out of the monastery grounds. Mercury Lampe immediately gave chase. Once they had put some distance between themselves and the monastery and reached an open area, she shouted at the top of her lungs, "Don't even think of escaping—Mind Domain!"

The moment the four words "Mind Domain" were uttered, the pursuing feathered dragons dissolved into countless scattering feathers that filled the sky, enveloping both her and Billy. Startled by this bizarre spectacle, Billy instinctively came to a halt. The feathers then spun at high speed, ultimately blooming into a curtain of black light. When the curtain dissipated, the surrounding scenery had completely transformed.

The two of them now stood in a world littered with the debris of broken dolls, dead trees, and ruined architecture, as if they had traveled through time and space. However, the total area was roughly the size of a single football field.

Billy's expression shifted repeatedly as realization dawned upon him. Lowering his voice, he said, "Is this the legendary Mind Domain? Rumors say that super powerhouses in the southern continent and certain alien races of the Adimen Continent possess this technique, which surpasses barriers. It allows one to project their inner world into reality via Holy Essence, trapping enemies within the domain and utilizing the domain's power to destroy them. Unless the user voluntarily dissolves the domain or is defeated, the Mind Domain cannot be broken." He paused, fixing his gaze on Mercury Lampe. "To think that a mere little doll could master such a secret technique. It seems I have no choice but to slay you. Such a pity—I actually thought you were rather cute. Come forth, my demon-steel equipment, 'Red Lotus Karmic Fire'!"

With that, crimson light flared intensely across Billy's body, and an ornate, slightly exotic-looking suit of full-body armor materialized upon him, drastically altering his aura.

Mercury Lampe was startled by the sight, but she responded with a cold snort. "Stupid human, my Mind Domain will never lose to you. Take this!"

As her words ended, the ground began to tremble. Immediately afterward, black dragons formed from countless feathers surged forth, attacking Billy from all directions with majestic momentum and dazzling splendor.

Yet faced with this magnificent assault, Billy broke into a brilliant, wide grin. Striking a bodybuilding pose that flaunted his muscles, he unleashed a powerful crimson aura that instantly blasted all the feathered dragons apart, cracking the ground beneath them.

The next moment, Billy leaped into the air, hurtling toward Mercury Lampe suspended aloft like a cannonball. His speed was so terrifyingly fast that dodging was utterly out of the question.

Mercury Lampe's expression changed dramatically. She could only raise her hands, using her wings to form a protective shield before her. However, the sheer gulf in their raw power rendered her wings completely incapable of withstanding the impact, shattering instantly amidst a deafening roar.