The power of the "Heart of God" and the runic symbols glowing on Wood's chest left a deep impression on Orsted, and he took them very seriously.
Unlike the "Blessings" that increased power by a percentage, Orsted clearly remembered that when Wood used the life-burning technique, his power increased by multiples.
The difference between a percentage increase and a multiple increase was not even in the same league.
If Orsted continued to fight Wood in his current state, he would be the one completely overwhelmed. Not wanting to lose face, Orsted had no choice but to unleash his full power.
Under a brilliant white light, Orsted's humanoid form began to expand rapidly. Soon, his transformed body surpassed the size of mountains, crushing forests and peaks beneath him.
The so-called top predator, the flying dragon, was nothing compared to Orsted in his true form—its size didn't even match the size of Orsted's pupils.
His colossal body, over a kilometer in length, was covered in shimmering platinum scales that gleamed dazzlingly under the sunlight.
To put it bluntly, even if Orsted didn't move a muscle, just a glance from him could terrify the so-called top-tier magical beasts into submission.
Dragons were already apex predators, and the Dragon God stood at the pinnacle of dragonkind. His power was unimaginable, and the sheer aura he emitted was enough to make 99% of all living beings lose their will to fight.
On the other side, facing the platinum dragon, was a half-human, half-dragon figure clad in blue dragon-like armor.
The ancient silver runes glowing on his chest exuded a mysterious and sacred light, adding an air of divinity to his presence.
The aura and magical power radiating from this figure were increasing at an alarming rate, quickly surpassing anything a human could comprehend.
In terms of size, Wood was no match for Orsted in his dragon form. However, the sheer amount of magical energy and aura Wood was emitting was on par with the colossal platinum dragon.
Orsted's terrifying dragon aura filled the air, while Wood unleashed his "Conqueror's Haki."
The collision of these two vastly different yet equally domineering auras created massive shockwaves and storms in the sky.
The mere clash of their auras caused the ground to shake violently, cracking under the pressure. Dark clouds gathered overhead, and a torrential downpour began, soon turning into a blizzard.
Hurricanes, snowstorms, and thunderstorms followed in rapid succession, as if the world itself was descending into chaos.
The sheer magnitude of Wood and Orsted's magical power began to affect the surrounding environment.
As the landscape and weather underwent drastic changes, the space around them started to collapse and fracture under the strain of their power.
This destructive influence began to spread outward, starting from the western and eastern ports, and soon engulfed the entire Milis Continent and the Central Continent.
Ominous dark clouds blanketed the land, and creatures across the world, sensing the impending danger, cowered in their nests, trembling with fear.
As living beings, they could sense the danger but were powerless to do anything about it.
If even the distant regions of the Milis and Central Continents were affected, the areas closer to Wood and Orsted's battle were in even worse shape.
Rudy and his companions, who had stopped advancing due to the intense shockwaves from the distant battle, were now the closest living beings to the battlefield.
While other regions only experienced abnormal weather, the area where Rudy and his group were located was a true disaster zone. Extreme weather conditions were the least of their worries—more terrifying was the fact that the space around them was fracturing, and the landscape was undergoing drastic changes.
"What on earth are Wood and the Dragon God doing! Is this really just a battle, or are they trying to destroy the world?"
The increasingly dangerous environment forced Rudy and his group to retreat further. To protect the others, Rudy had to expend a significant amount of magical energy.
"Leaving aside how Wood is managing to fight the Dragon God Orsted at this level, if they continue at this intensity, the entire Human World will be destroyed!"
After learning from Rudy and the others that the Sea World, Sky World, Demon World, and Beast World had been destroyed by the first Dragon God due to the Human God's schemes, Elinalise and Cliff had gained a deep understanding of just how powerful the Dragon God was. Entire worlds had been wiped out at his hands.
Though Orsted wasn't the first Dragon God, the title itself carried immense weight. Even from a distance, they could see the towering figure standing amidst the storm, and they could feel just how overwhelming his power was.
If the first Dragon God could destroy four worlds, Orsted, though not the original, could certainly destroy the Human World with the scale of his current battle with Wood.
And both Wood and Orsted were clearly in the heat of battle, completely disregarding the consequences their fight might have on the world.
"This can't go on. You all need to leave this area immediately. I'll try to stop them!"
Unlike Nanahoshi, who longed to return to her original world, Rudy had grown to love this world after being reincarnated here. He loved the magic, his family, his friends, and everything about this world. He didn't want to see it all disappear.
In his previous life, he had been a thirty-something-year-old shut-in, unattractive and despised by his family, filled with self-loathing and incompetence.
But in this world, he had inherited his parents' good looks and had a wonderful family.
Sure, there had been some misunderstandings with his family, but those were gradually being resolved.
At the Ranoa Magic University, he had made close friends and found love. In short, this life had given him many things he had never had in his previous one, and he cherished it deeply.
Hearing Rudy's words, for once, no one objected—not even Zenith, who usually doted on her children. She remained silent, then stepped forward to hug Rudy, reminding him to be careful.
There was no other choice. While Paul and Zenith were worried about Rudy's safety, if things continued like this, the Human World would be destroyed, and no one would survive.
Wood aside, Rudy himself, Zenith, Paul, and even Norn and Aisha, who were currently at the Latria estate, would all perish.
So, even as a mother, Zenith couldn't find a reason to stop Rudy. Among everyone present, only Rudy had the ability to intervene in Wood and Orsted's battle.
As for the others, they couldn't even get close to the battlefield, let alone stop the fight.
No one objected to Rudy going alone, as accompanying him would only hinder him, given the intensity of the battle.
Watching Paul and Zenith's retreating figures, Rudy tightened his grip on his staff, the "Arrogant Water Dragon King," and pressed forward against the powerful shockwaves and storms, using magic to create barriers as he struggled toward the center of the battle.
To be honest, Rudy had always known Wood was strong, but he never imagined that in just two years, Wood's power could reach such an unbelievable level.
Two years ago, while Rudy wasn't as strong as Wood, the gap wasn't this vast. Both of them had been completely outclassed by Orsted.
But now, Wood was able to go toe-to-toe with the Dragon God Orsted, while Rudy could barely withstand the shockwaves of their battle.
And in those two years, Rudy had lived an adventurous life, honing his magic at the Ranoa Magic University, combining both practical experience and theoretical knowledge to grow stronger.
But Wood? He had just been lying in the dirt of the Red Dragon Mountains for two years...
While Rudy had been training and studying, Wood had seemingly done nothing but sleep for two years, yet his power had increased by dozens of times.
Rudy even wondered if the soil where Wood had been buried was special or if the feng shui was particularly good.
If lying around for a few years could make someone this strong, Rudy wouldn't mind doing the same.
Battling through extreme weather and the oppressive aura and magical density that would crush an ordinary person, Rudy finally reached the battlefield after expending nearly half of his magical energy.
Watching the clash of auras between the human and the dragon in the sky, Rudy felt as if he were witnessing a myth.
Though one of the figures in this myth was his brother, there was no denying that the power on display had transcended the realm of mortals and entered the domain of gods.
"Wood, stop this! If you keep fighting like this, the world will be destroyed!"
The sky was filled with lightning, and the area was battered by storms and earthquakes. Rudy amplified his voice with magic, but both Wood and Orsted were completely focused on their battle, oblivious to anything else.
Seeing that his shouts had no effect, Rudy grew increasingly anxious. He wanted to get closer to stop the fight, but he had already pushed himself to the limit just to get this far. Going any further was beyond his capabilities.
To be honest, over the past two years, Rudy had trained relentlessly to make up for his past mistakes, protect his family in Wood's stead, and save Wood in other timelines.
With his innate vast magical power, silent casting, mastery of all elemental magics, and the "Foresight Eye" that compensated for his physical shortcomings, Rudy's current strength was comparable to the legendary "Seven Great Powers."
Yet, even with all that, Rudy felt a deep sense of helplessness when faced with the shockwaves from Wood and Orsted's battle.
The power these two wielded was on a completely different level. Even the other members of the "Seven Great Powers" would struggle to stand against them, let alone participate in the fight.
Reaching this point and repeatedly using magic to amplify his voice had pushed Rudy to his limits.
With his remaining magical energy dwindling, Rudy had to carefully consider his words before using his last reserves to shout again.
After all, if he wasted his remaining energy, he would lose his last chance to reach Wood and Orsted.
Rudy didn't know much about Orsted, but he knew his twin brother Wood well enough.
Wood had always seemed indifferent to the world and even his own life. The only things that mattered to him, Rudy realized after some thought, were their family.
Finally, Rudy organized his thoughts and used his last bit of magical energy to shout:
"Wood, if you keep fighting like this, Zenith will be furious!
And if the world is destroyed, Norn and Aisha will die too. Didn't you say you would be their knight?"
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