Child of Destiny

Chapter 2300: Monster’s Battlefield

......

ROAR!

The giant tiger formed from Eclipse Power pounced toward Donato, opening its jaws wide as if intending to devour him whole.

BOOM!

A deafening explosion erupted almost immediately afterward.

However, Shin couldn’t help but frown beneath his mask after sensing that something was wrong.

Swoosh!

Without the slightest hesitation, his body turned translucent before transforming into a streak of light that shot backward.

’Slayer Skill (Basic): Moonlight Steps’

Boom!

At that exact moment, the spot where Shin had previously stood exploded, the force of the blast even reducing the ground to fine dust.

Shin continued retreating, activating two more charges of Moonlight Steps to widen the distance and escape the powerful shockwave generated by the explosion.

When he finally came to a stop, no one from the group made another move.

They all stared intently at the receding cloud of dust.

Whoosh!

A few moments later, Donato calmly walked out from within the dissipating dust cloud.

A layer of mana coated his body, flowing violently upward and dancing around him like flames caught in a fierce wind.

Everyone couldn’t help but narrow their eyes.

They could clearly sense that Donato had become even stronger.

"I guess that still isn’t enough," Shin muttered.

He then activated multiple layers of power-ups, simultaneously triggering all his Berserk Skills alongside his Tier 2 Domain Skills to enter his strongest Battle Mode.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

’Racial Berserk Skill (Mark of Eclipse): Metamorphosis—Descent of the Fallen God’

BOOM!

The moment the skill activated, an incredibly powerful surge of energy flooded Shin’s body, further increasing his overall Stats.

At the same time, the [Nephilim’s Gemini Mask] transformed.

Its original black-and-white design, with one half smiling and the other half crying, disappeared and was replaced by a plain mask bearing an emotionless expression.

In exchange, the golden emblem of the Church of Sun and Moon appeared at the center of its forehead.

The same emblem also manifested behind Shin’s head before expanding into a crown-like halo, further enhancing his already majestic presence.

Swoosh!

The Nephilim’s Wings emerged from his back and unfolded completely, spreading wide as powerful ripples swept through the surrounding air.

Then, the grey world produced by his Monochrome Field Domain Skill expanded outward, rapidly covering a huge portion of the fortress.

Seeing that Shin had entered his extreme Battle Mode, the others followed his lead and entered their own strongest states as well.

Diablo summoned a blanket of shadows that suddenly transformed into a cloak and swiftly engulfed his entire body, making him look like a living shadow.

’Shadow Dancer Skill (Tier 3): (Modified) Shadow Equip – Divine War Robe’

This version of the Divine War Robe was different from the one he had used previously, as it now carried both the Ancient Shadow Powers and Sanctified Demonic Powers he currently wielded.

At the same time, his pair of weapons also transformed, activating his version of Elemental Spirit Possession.

However, Diablo wasn’t finished.

The shadows beneath his feet suddenly flickered before expanding outward at an unimaginable speed, overlapping with the area already covered by Shin’s domain.

’Shadow Dancer Skill (Pseudo Tier 4): Domain Skill – World of the Ancient Shadow’

SWOOSH!

The spreading shadows seemed to swallow the world itself, blanketing the already dulled landscape in an endless darkness.

...

At the same time, a spirit resembling a Golden Immortal manifested behind Owen.

It hovered there for a brief moment before suddenly fusing into his body, further strengthening his already absurd Stats.

’Ancient Protector Skill (Tier 3): (Modified) Divine Avatar’

A translucent figure now engulfed Owen’s body, causing his appearance to overlap with the Golden Immortal that had possessed him.

Even the Thunderbird Divine Tattoo spreading across his body and equipment extended onto the Golden Immortal’s form, making the manifestation appear even more majestic and domineering.

...

Alucard underwent his transformation as well.

A pair of crimson wings emerged from his back, allowing him to hover in the air.

His already elongated canine teeth grew even longer, protruding slightly from his mouth.

His eyes also transformed into a deep crimson hue, as though they had been dyed in blood, while his crimson pupils darkened into an even deeper shade.

Click!

With a snap of his fingers, the entire fortress seemed to respond.

The blood that stained the ground from the previous battles slowly rose into the air before swiftly converging toward this battlefield.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

A moment later, the blood formed a massive rotating dome that overlapped with the two powerful Domains already summoned by Shin and Diablo.

’Vampiric Ability: Blood Field – Crimson World’

Snap!

With another snap of his fingers, countless blood-forged weapons suddenly materialized in the air.

They hovered above the battlefield, seemingly ready to rain down upon their enemies at any moment.

...

After completing their transformations, the four didn’t even need to exchange glances before simultaneously making their move.

Swoosh!

The first to attack was Alucard.

He gently lowered one finger, causing the countless blood-forged weapons suspended above the battlefield to suddenly fall.

Shing! Shing! Shing!

A crimson rain seemed to descend from the heavens as the weapons plummeted at incredible speeds, transforming into streaks of light as they shot straight toward Donato.

Donato didn’t dare underestimate the incoming attack, especially after sensing the immense threat emanating from the four opponents before him.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

He spun his battle axe several times before suddenly swinging it with tremendous force.

BOOM!

The air exploded from the sheer power behind the attack.

Then a massive tear suddenly appeared in the space above Donato, swallowing the countless blood-forged weapons descending upon him.

However, the moment he finished blocking the crimson rain, Donato suddenly felt the temperature around him rise sharply.

Swoosh!

He raised his head and immediately saw Shin standing high above him.

Shin was raising the Legendary Sword [Durendal]—currently fused with Solus for Divine Constellation Possession—with his left hand, releasing a blinding radiance.

From everyone else’s perspective, the sword seemed to have transformed into a miniature sun, illuminating the already darkened battlefield.

Donato’s expression immediately became solemn as he could sense an immense danger emanating from the blazing sword.

Shing!

Shin suddenly swung the sword downward, releasing a brilliant beam of light that shot straight toward the Fortress Master.

’Four Symbol Scripture: Celestial Vermillion Bird – Phoenix Nirvana’

Shriek!

The blazing beam of light transformed into a massive flaming bird that dove downward like a divine beast descending from the heavens.

BOOM!

At the same time, Donato suddenly stomped against the ground, sending a powerful shockwave in every direction.

He gripped his battle axe with both hands, coating both his body and weapon in a dense layer of mana before suddenly leaping into the air.

Bang!

He launched himself directly toward the descending phoenix before swinging his battle axe with unparalleled strength.

BOOM!

The seemingly unstoppable phoenix was instantly cleaved in half by the devastating strike, splitting apart as though it were nothing more than a blazing chick.

However, the moment the flaming curtain was torn apart by Donato’s overwhelming strength, another attack from the opposing side immediately followed.

Owen, who was now holding a tower shield in each hand, suddenly came crashing down upon Donato like a meteor descending from the heavens.

BOOM!

’Class Fighting Style: Ultimate Move – Heavenly Meteor Descent’

Caught off guard by the timing of the attack, Donato could only raise his battle axe before him and use the broad surface of its blade to defend himself.

BOOOOM!!!

Upon contact, Donato was instantly sent plummeting toward the ground, while Owen was blasted in the opposite direction.

Bang!

Despite the unexpected attack, Donato still managed to land steadily on his feet.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A series of overlapping shockwaves spread in every direction as the ground beneath him sank, forming a massive crater.

Donato couldn’t help but frown deeply. He could tell that he still couldn’t fully display his true strength because the three overlapping Domains were constantly suppressing his power.

Unfortunately, he didn’t have time to dwell on the matter, as his enemies continued their assault without giving him any opportunity to recover.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

The surrounding shadows suddenly moved, transforming into countless shadow clones that pounced toward him from every direction while wielding their respective weapons.

Diablo had made his move.

’Celestial Shadow Arts: Shadow Manipulation – Endless Shadows’

Donato immediately reacted.

He swung his battle axe in a wide arc before using the momentum to suddenly spin.

WHOOSH!

Within seconds, he had transformed into a violent tornado that annihilated everything around him, shredding one shadow clone after another.

When Donato finally came to a stop, every surrounding shadow clone had been destroyed, leaving not a single one behind.

However, just as he was about to launch his next attack, he suddenly sensed another drastic change in the surrounding environment.

The temperature plummeted.

In an instant, the entire battlefield fell below the freezing point, transforming the surrounding land into a frozen wasteland.

Donato turned toward the source of the sudden change and immediately saw Shin wielding a different sword in his left hand.

The weapon appeared to be forged entirely from ice, its segmented blade seemingly composed of multiple pieces fused together.

An endless stream of cold mist constantly flowed from the sword, rapidly spreading in every direction and freezing everything it touched.

This was the Legendary Sword [Permafrost].

’Legacy Skill: Mondi’s Style – Abyssal Form’

At the same time, the Legendary Sword was possessed by Ronan through Depths Devourer Possession.

The freezing aura released by the sword form spread throughout the battlefield, instantly freezing the surrounding NPC soldiers, including the two NPC Commanders fighting Samael and the Deicide operatives.

Donato could even feel the cold seeping into his body, further slowing his movements.

Before he could respond, Owen and Diablo simultaneously launched another assault, while Alucard provided ranged support from behind.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

BOOM!

The four worked together seamlessly, launching one coordinated attack after another against Donato.

But despite being surrounded and constantly pressured, Donato still maintained the upper hand in every exchange thanks to his overwhelming Stats.

...

Meanwhile, Felix and Felicia, who had originally been fighting alongside Shin and the others, couldn’t help but exchange glances.

The surprise on their faces was impossible to hide as they watched the four members of the Empyrean Talons fight the Fortress Master together.

A single thought surfaced simultaneously in their minds.

So... this is how powerful the monsters of the Empyrean Talons are.

......