Chapter 988 - Dragonflare Jurisdiction
Han Wu held the Golden Tree’s branch in one hand and took out the Golden Rune with the other. The moment the two made contact, they started fusing.
The branch finally broke the last layer on the Golden Rune’s seal, and the rune radiated its true aura. Brilliant golden light poured from it, so dazzling that Han Wu could barely keep his eyes open.
In the end, he managed to gaze at the glittering Golden Rune with undisguised desire. This treasure could resist almost every World negative effect. It was the ultimate safeguard against assassinations, so anyone would covet it.
If only I could have ten more of them. That fantasy was never going to become reality. The Golden Rune was so precious that even the White Soul Civilization, which had created it, possessed only one. Where was anyone supposed to find more for Han Wu?
Han Wu carefully put the Golden Rune away. He still had unfinished business. He bowed to the Golden Tree in gratitude for the Golden Will’s generosity, then turned and walked outside.
Daniel was waiting with a large group of subordinates. Among them, Han Wu spotted some familiar faces. During the fight against the Final King’s Emperor State replica, Lingray had summoned those very warriors. Now, every one of them served Daniel, who had stolen Lingray’s corpse.
Daniel stepped forward to congratulate him. “I already sensed the Golden Tree’s change. I knew you’d succeed!”
Han Wu remained cautious and kept his distance. Daniel didn’t seem to mind Han Wu’s hostility.
“What exactly do you want? Why are you here with all these people blocking my way?” Han Wu asked bluntly.
Since Han Wu had laid everything out in the open, Daniel dropped the act. “The White Soul Civilization has been without a king for far too long. I want to join forces with you and rule the entire civilization together!
“From the moment I first laid eyes on you, I knew you were a genuine prodigy. With you at my side, conquering this civilization will only be a matter of time.”
Han Wu scoffed. “You know perfectly well that I’m not native to the White Soul Civilization. I have to return to my own civilization.”
Daniel’s bluish face carried a look of calm composure. “What if I won’t allow you to leave? If I become the White Soul Civilization’s king, its future will be no worse than it was under the Final King’s reign. Following me will give you far more room to grow than returning to your civilization.
“Stay and help me. I’ll grant you a position second only to the king. I’ll make you the most powerful being in the White Soul Civilization beneath the throne.”
Han Wu looked at Daniel as if he were an idiot. “Why should I work with you, let you become the king, and settle for a position beneath you? Why would I hand the throne over to you?”
“Dear brother, I forgive your ignorance and naivety. Let me explain something to you. Only the strong can become the king, and compared to me, you’re still too weak,” Daniel said confidently.
Ever since obtaining Lingray’s corpse, his confidence had swelled beyond measure. He had already forgotten who had forced him to flee the mass graves in the first place.
Han Wu let out a hearty laugh. “Great. You’re so strong, and I’m the weakling. In that case, you do your thing. I’ve got business to attend to, so I won’t be sticking around for your little game of house... Oh, I mean, your conquest of the entire White Soul Civilization.”
With that, Han Wu turned to leave.
Daniel’s face darkened at once. “Did I say you could leave? I didn’t come here to ask for your opinion. I came to inform you. Today, you will stay and serve me. You will swear loyalty to me!”
Han Wu turned around and regarded Daniel calmly. “And if I don’t?”
Daniel narrowed his eyes. He suddenly realized that letting Han Wu leave back then had been careless. He had given Han Wu too much time to grow, and now Han Wu had grown strong enough to defy him.
Even so, the situation was clear. If he let Han Wu leave now, he would return to his own civilization, and Daniel would never have another opportunity to bring him under his command. This was his last chance.
Daniel’s current plan was to defeat Han Wu and make him his general to help achieve his ambition.
“If you won’t agree, then I’ll beat you until you do.” Daniel reached behind his back and drew the crystal greatsword.
Han Wu himself had forged it. It contained most of the fragments from Lingray’s personal sword, combined with high-quality crystals and a magic circuit Han Wu had personally laid out. Its quality rivaled the original.
With the crystal greatsword in hand, Daniel’s aura surged tenfold. Black flames engulfed his entire body, allowing him to enter Lingray’s special Form, Sword Demon.
Feeling the terrifying power radiating from Daniel, Han Wu had to admit that Daniel was stronger than the Lingray replica he had faced inside the Golden Tree. However, even against a stronger Daniel, Han Wu showed not the slightest trace of fear.
He first activated his special Form, Dragon Firebearer, then summoned the Fire Dragon Spirit to stand against Daniel. Powerful dragon fire with horrifying heat clashed against Daniel’s black flames.
The black flames burned more fiercely, yet they couldn’t extinguish the dragon fire surrounding Han Wu. He was like a lone lantern that refused to go out, unwavering amid the black flames Daniel unleashed. Dragon fire shielded him from everything.
The two were bound to collide. The crystal greatsword and Esna erupted with earth-shaking force, and the shockwave from their clash forced both Daniel and Han Wu back several steps.
“It seems I was far too lenient with you, letting you grow to this extent,” Daniel said grimly.
Han Wu’s progress frightened him. Daniel owed his current strength entirely to stealing Lingray’s corpse. By contrast, Han Wu had earned all of his power through his own efforts.
Even so, Daniel wasn’t in a hurry. He hadn’t unleashed his most powerful abilities yet. In the next moment, he began to transform. While still in Sword Demon form, he triggered a second transformation: Undead King form.
The two Forms didn’t merge. They stacked, giving Daniel’s strength another massive boost. Soon, terrifying pressure transformed into black flames that swallowed Han Wu whole.
“You don’t have the slightest chance of winning!” Daniel declared, proclaiming victory before the battle had been decided.
What answered him was Han Wu’s flames, the kind of flames that would never be extinguished. He had activated his most powerful transformation: Fire Dragon King Transformation, the Second Stage of his Demon King Transformation.
Behind him, the Great Dragon Ring appeared, amplifying his Dragon Fear. Esna chose that very moment to bestow its Jurisdiction upon Han Wu, granting his flames the power to incinerate everything they touched.
The black flames were savage, but they became nothing more than fuel before Han Wu’s Dragonflare Jurisdiction. In an instant, every last trace of Daniel’s black flames converted into Dragonflare, the dragon fire infused with the power of a Divine Jurisdiction.
Han Wu stood amid the inferno like a king of flames and declared, “Death is your destiny! Burn to nothing under my Dragonflare.”
He gripped Esna and unleashed Steelcutter, compressing the flames into a single devastating slash.
Daniel frantically raised the crystal greatsword to block the attack.
That was exactly what Han Wu had intended. The moment Esna came down carrying her Dragonflare Jurisdiction, the impact triggered a violent explosion. The crystal greatsword shattered into countless fragments.
Without the crystal greatsword to sustain it, Daniel could no longer maintain his Sword Demon form. He reverted to Lingray’s Initial State, and only then did he realize how dire the situation had become.