Chapter 38: Wildfire Enters Battle!

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"The spear tip is ignited!"

In a fleeting illustration, the Trailblazer wielding the flame spear resembled a blazing Butterfly of Song. Bronya and Seele stood supporting her on either side, while Gepard and Serval loomed behind them. United as one, they charged fearlessly forward!

From the moment Guinaifen started playing this game, he had always been captivated by the illustrations displayed during character ultimate abilities. Each image perfectly captured the characters' styles and traits, adding to his growing fondness for the game. The Hero of Preservation's illustration took it to another level entirely!

"Flame Spear, Charge!"

The riding spear rose, flames intertwining around it.

Amidst countless sparks, the Trailblazer surged ahead against the tide, charging with unstoppable momentum.

Leaving a scorching trail in their wake!

Halos appeared all around, like multiple volcanoes erupting simultaneously.

Then,

bathed in towering inferno,

the Trailblazer thrust the flame spear into the ground.

Behind them, an even more intense pillar of fire erupted!

Its blazing light soared skyward, threatening to consume everything!

"Holy smokes! This Hero of Preservation's ultimate is insane—so cool!"

"Everyone, check out the background during his ultimate—it's Jarilo!"

"A new skill! A new Ultimate! This protagonist might surpass five-star characters now!"

"It says 'trial version' in the bottom left corner? Doesn't matter! If this Stelle state enters the card pool, I'm definitely grabbing it!"

"That weapon looks amazing! Perfect for the Trailblazer!"

"The visual effects are way too over-the-top!"

With a devastating punch from the Creation Engine, Cocolia's health bar emptied, transitioning her to phase two.

"The sole redemption..."

[Prelude to Genesis]

Cocolia began charging up her power. At the center of her head, Imaginary energy surged, coalescing into a dazzling orb.

Yet Guinaifen remained unfazed!

With the Hero of Preservation's ultimate ability and the Creation Engine's mighty punches, she was utterly confident in defeating even Cocolia's second form!

Her mood mirrored the accompanying soundtrack—intensely exhilarated and brimming with assurance!

The Hero of Preservation raised a shield wall, ready to block Cocolia's impending attack.

In Guinaifen's view, once they weathered this strike, victory would be virtually assured!

It was now Cocolia's turn to act. Her breathing grew increasingly labored as she roared, "The power of the Stellaron is with me... You all... are merely struggling in vain before the collapse of the old world!"

As her words echoed out,

the background music paused for a brief moment, just one second.

Then, it erupted with full force!

"We made a choice, to fight against your fate!"

The moment this voice boomed, Guinaifen felt her scalp explode with intensity!

Her pupils rapidly widened, completely astounded by the scene unfolding before her eyes!

Cocolia stood aloft, raising the radiant energy in her hand.

Above, concentric circles of golden storm clouds had formed.

The light coalesced into numerous conical structures, intertwining to create a star remnant emanating an aura of destruction!

Shadows engulfed the sky, casting down towards the earth.

"Let me personally forge the magnificent new world!"

The previous background music was already incredibly rousing.

But no one anticipated what came next!

It escalated even further, becoming explosively intense!

Not just Guinaifen, but all viewers watching the live stream felt their scalps tingle with excitement!

In disbelief, they stared at the spectacle, eyes wide and jaws dropped open, unable to regain composure for quite some time.

"Just who's the villain here?! Cocolia seems determined to stop us at any cost, ah ha ha ha!" Guinaifen oscillated between tears and laughter, overwhelmed with emotion.

"I thought I was doomed when those meteorites started raining down!"

"But not yet...not yet!"

"Light up the spear tip!"

"Activating the ultimate Preservation ability amidst this soundtrack is insanely thrilling!"

"I feel like I've gone utterly mad!"

Within the Live Streaming Room, each viewer was extraordinarily excited!

"My head feels like it's about to steam up!"

"What is this song?! What game is this?!"

"I literally jumped off my chair with excitement!"

"When that music kicked in, I felt ready to confront the Aeon itself!"

"Wow, is this leading to the grand finale?!"

Meanwhile, at the base of Everwinter Hill.

Old Yang had arrived and was observing the battle unfolding on the snowy plains, his gaze frequently lingering on the massive Creation Engine. As a fan of giant robots, Old Yang held a special fascination for them, unable to forget Alaha's legacy.

Of course, visiting Jarilo-Jarilo-VI wasn't solely about seeing this colossal machine. His primary concern was ensuring March and the others' safety. Now that the outcome seemed clear, Old Yang finally felt relieved.

"It looks like I won't need to intervene this time."

Watching Seele, Bronya, and their lively figures, Old Yang experienced a momentary sense of nostalgia, as if transported back to his homeland, fighting alongside his former comrades...

"Whew..." Old Yang composed himself.

It was no longer appropriate for him to step in. The final resolution should be left for these young warriors to choose themselves.

He took out his phone instead.

Seeking a quiet corner, Old Yang planned to complete the unfinished storyline from earlier.

The broader plot had been set in motion,

but within the game, the battle was just beginning.

Naturally, Old Yang chose the male protagonist.

As he watched Caelus raise his flame spear, pointing it towards the figure in the sky, Old Yang was taken aback!

Similar! It looked incredibly similar!

All that was missing was shouting those three words:

"Flame Unsheathed!"

Following this, Caelus engaged Cocolia in combat using his new Preservation stance. Each time the Creation Engine was utilized for an attack, Old Yang's breath quickened slightly.

The thunderous roar of metal and clashing steel felt as if he were personally piloting the robot!

When the battle with Cocolia entered its second phase, the sound of Wildfire reverberated, causing Old Yang to jolt in surprise!

He nearly dropped his phone, gripping it tightly while watching the intense scene unfold with anticipation!

Then, turning his attention to the completed battlefield on the other side, he took a deep breath and muttered, "Why does it feel like..."

"Is this game even more intense than reality?"