Chapter 173.2 : One Shot!
"Yes, I hail from China," Ran responded candidly.
He didn't deceive.
Upon unlocking the Mangekyō Sharingan, Time Emperor awoke, his newfound knowledge vast.
For instance, the reason behind this transmigration is credited to the Time Emperor, who fused with the right eye.
And the original Uchiha Ran was consumed by Time Emperor, becoming one of his abilities.
Yet, his lineage remained unaltered.
Empowered by the vision and vitality of the "Time Emperor," he could continue assimilating more bloodline, skills, time, molding them into his own prowess.
"When did China produce such a character?" Luo Yang's voice resonated beside Lu Huaying.
The latter remained unsurprised.
His own mentor, Master Luo Hao, possessed Divine Foot Ability, a teleportation ability. Before ascending as Campione, she could teleport a mile away, but post-ascension, her strength knew no bounds.
Now, she could traverse the entire Earth in a single stride.
"Master, the disciple is clueless," Lu Huaying admitted, lowering his gaze.
Those unafraid of Voban's existence were formidable opponents not bound by historical obscurity.
"Fascinating!" Luo Hao muttered, his gaze fixated on the void.
Meanwhile, Ran inquired impassively, "Shall I erase you outright or allow despair to consume you?"
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Within the realm of the Campiones, those privy to Voban's true identity stood stupefied.
Slaying the Heretic Gods—only Campione could achieve such a feat, albeit with immense difficulty.
Yet, someone now posed the question: perish swiftly or endure a protracted demise.
Such audacity!
"If you dare, come forth!" Voban chuckled, arms outstretched towards Ran.
Boom!
Dark clouds materialized inexplicably, accompanied by thunder and lightning, and winds surged.
The sea roiled with tempestuous waves.
Light vanished in an instant, consumed by the encroaching darkness.
Contrary to Voban's usual demeanor, he seethed with rage in this moment.
For many years, he had not felt such utter contempt.
"The mastery of authority of Chinese Heretic God, you wield it with surprising skill," he spat.
Ran's eyes narrowed, a smirk playing on his lips. "As payment, I bid you welcome to death."
In an instant, his dark eyes transformed into Mangekyō Sharingan.
His left eye locked onto Voban.
Kyōka Suigetsu!
Five senses are instantly controlled.
Feel, touch!
"XXX!," echoed in the air.
Voban, caught in the spotlight, found himself foolishly chanting words, hands conjuring a dagger.
For the ancient Campione, manifesting power without incantations was inconsequential.
Take, for example, Luo Hao, who seldom invoked her powers. She relied mostly on the prowess of a Campione's body, employing martial arts and magic effortlessly, capable of battling other Campione.
Yet, even her, when employing her abilities, often required the incantation of words to access her full strength.
And now, Voban chanted.
Utilizing his power to unravel the threads of fate!
This newfound ability he usurped from the oracle guardian, "Eldias."
With it, he could rend the indestructible, slay gods and demons, and sever the chains of predetermined destiny.
His power acted as a dagger, slicing through the bindings that should remain unbroken, nullifying the manipulation of cause and effect, inflicting grievous harm upon his adversaries.
In simpler terms, he possessed the means to slay Campione.
Under normal circumstances, a Campione wouldn't willingly offer themselves as a sacrificial lamb. Hence, such a scenario rarely presented itself.
However, now Voban realized his body and soul were at odds, his very being beyond his control.
No, even his soul's aspiration to transform into a black dragon faltered, evidence of its manipulation.
He was still a Campione with authorities, but he could only only hear and see.
"Pfft!"
Amid the gaze of countless onlookers, the dagger plunged into the heart on the left side of the chest.
The power capable of severing destiny emerged, and Voban felt all five senses returning, yet his body had lost connection with all the powers of Campione, rendering him an ordinary person!
Blood trickled from the wound in his chest.
He felt pain.
He also felt... life slipping away.
Instant death!?
In that moment,
The denizens of the ninja world didn't react much.
To be precise, their reaction wasn't as pronounced as when the world shifted hues.
But conversely, all those familiar with Voban's identity in the world of Campiones were thrown into turmoil.
"Hey hey, are you kidding me!?" Doni, typically beaming and ever eager for battle, displayed a panicked expression for the first time.
Annie Charlton lost her glasses and felt ensnared in the most formidable sorcery.
Alexander Gascoigne, for the first time, forgot about the food he was preparing.
Mrs. Elsa could no longer maintain her gentle demeanor.
The most notable reaction came from Luo Hao: "Could it be that the dormant has spanned centuries?
That's Voban, the ancient king, the foremost among their cadre of Campione.
His strength remained steadfastly among the top three.
And yet, after enduring such a seemingly simple glare, he... took his own life?
And the peculiar assassination succeeded.
Isn't a Campioner supposed to be immortal, impervious to harm, akin to paper?
At that moment, Ran waved his hand, commanding Voban to draw his dagger.
A radiance surged forth, and Voban was restored.
This turn of events left him bewildered.
"How about it, still up for a fight?"
Ran inquired, a playful tone lacing his words.
Voban pondered:
Recalling the dual-world spectator mode he had activated.
He comprehended the social intricacies at play.
No, he must regain the countenance befitting the ancient Campione.
"There's a game afoot!
Voban declared solemnly: "This time, you're not permitted to employ any means of control over me!"
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