Time moved on.
On the ruins of the Holy City, Servants lay fallen, one after another. Mo Shuying swung his sword, cutting through a massive incoming beam of light, then glared at the two warring kings, letting out a furious roar!
Night deepened.
Many refugees gathered around the outskirts of the Holy City.
Many of these refugees had been scared off by the Holy City's massacre but eventually returned.
There was no other way. Returning offered a glimmer of hope; leaving meant certain death.
Rather than starve to death by the roadside or be preyed upon by others, it was better to come here. At least, death would be quicker.
As the full moon appeared, the gates of the outer city of the Holy City opened. Two teams of Riders emerged, standing on either side. Gawain strode out, glanced at the crowd, and with a wave of his hand, the Holy Selection began.
"Don't push! Form a line to enter."
Riders with spear-axes maintained order on both sides. The refugees dared not cause trouble and entered the city orderly.
The screening wasn't overly strict. Mo Shuying was among them, wearing a dark robe, his presence slightly concealed, and he was ignored and let through.
As a vanguard, Mo Shuying, Li Shuwen, Mash, Serenity, and Hundred-Faced—four Assassins plus Mash—infiltrated the city in disguise. Their goal was to open the outer city gates, and if possible, break through the inner city gates as well.
Soon, nearly a thousand people gathered in the outer city square. On the platform ahead, Gawain stepped up, surveyed the crowd, and then shouted loudly.
"The world is on the verge of destruction! It is His Majesty the Lion King who has given you a ray of hope! It is His Majesty the Lion King who single-handedly resists Humanity's Incineration! Next, His Majesty will perform the Holy Selection. Those chosen can enter the Holy City and receive its protection!"
Gawain turned and bowed respectfully as he spoke.
On the inner city wall, the Lion King appeared, wearing a silver Lion Head helmet.
"The Lion King! It's the Lion King!"
Some people around cheered, hoping to attract the Lion King's attention. Mo Shuying lowered his presence to the minimum, lest he be discovered by the Lion King.
Although the Lion King was currently within Mo Shuying's sight, Mo Shuying wasn't sure if he could pass through the energy barrier to reach the inner city. Even if he could get in, without proper support, it would be difficult for him to defeat the Lion King!
It wasn't that Mo Shuying lacked confidence; quite the opposite. Mo Shuying was very confident that he couldn't defeat the Lion King while surrounded by numerous Riders. That's why he made such a judgment. That place was the enemy's main base!
"This King deeply loves humanity. Seeing humanity on the verge of extinction, I cannot bear it. Therefore, I have decided to gather valuable humans into the Holy City to serve as humanity's last record."
The Lion King raised a hand, and a circle of white light spread towards everyone. Then, only two people glowed white in response; everyone else showed no reaction.
"Only two?"
Gawain frowned. The Lion King turned and left after making her move. Now, it was his job.
"Take the qualified individuals away. As for the others... kill them."
With the word "kill," numerous Archer Riders suddenly appeared on the surrounding walls. They were already prepared, clearly not their first time doing this, and arrows rained down instantly!
"Ephemeral Wall of Chalk!!"
Suddenly, a delicate shout rang out, and a phantom image of a city expanded. This wasn't a Noble Phantasm; this was an extended usage technique gained after understanding the Noble Phantasm!
*Whoosh!*
The projected chalk city was illusory and distorted. This distortion could deflect attacks, causing them to miss.
Mash raised her shield, protecting everyone. Though it was only for an instant, it was enough!
"Delusional Illusion!!"
Hundred-Faced made their move! The Noble Phantasm activated instantly! In a flash, over eighty black figures rushed onto the surrounding walls, engaging the Riders in battle.
"Who goes there!!"
Gawain roared furiously, his large body directly entering the fray, but the moment he landed, he found himself enveloped in a purple mist. Serenity stood not far away, saying coldly,
"One more step, and a hundred poisons will attack your heart."
Hassan of the Serenity, the poisonous woman who left behind the name of Serenity, her bodily fluids toxic, feared by all.
*Boom!!*
Just as Gawain was being held back, another loud bang echoed. Gawain looked over to see that the outer city gate had been blasted open! The two guards at the entrance were sent flying. Mo Shuying kicked away the gate fragments and then shouted at the refugees.
"Anyone who doesn't want to die, get out quickly! This place is about to become a battlefield!"
At Mo Shuying's shout, the still-conscious refugees immediately ran towards the passage. Seeing their companions run, the remaining people also sobered up and followed, but!
"Where do you all think you're going!"
Gawain was furious. He suddenly raised his hand! A greatsword flew from his hand, soaring into the air and suddenly bursting with endless light, as dazzling as the sun!
"All of you, die! Revolve! Revolving Sword of Victory!"
The greatsword fell back into Gawain's hand. Gawain swung his sword fiercely, and the scorching energy immediately burned away the surrounding poisonous mist, while even more energy instantly spread across the entire area!
"Agh!!"
Mash saw Gawain make his move and quickly raised her shield to block. If she didn't block, the Sword Qi spreading out would kill far more than just one or two!
But Gawain's sword was powerful and heavy. Mash was continuously forced back by the scorching Sword Qi, and it looked like refugees were about to be caught in the blast!
"Shatter!"
Mo Shuying stepped out from beside Mash, his right fist glowing with three colors, and he smashed it fiercely onto the Sword Qi!
"Boom!!"
A single punch shattered the Sword Qi, causing the expanding energy to explode outwards as a rain of fire. While this level of fire wasn't dangerous for a Servant, merely a bit hot, the ordinary people were screaming in pain from the burns.
Even if their lives weren't in danger, it still hurt.
Mo Shuying pulled back his fist and coughed. Could he be blamed for this? It was their fault for being too slow!
"You!"
Gawain recognized the sinful man as soon as he saw Mo Shuying.
"Mash, Serenity, Hundred-Faced, retreat and escort the civilians away. They should be attacking outside soon too."
Mo Shuying shouted. Mash and Serenity nodded and began to withdraw. Some of Hundred-Faced's selves had already fallen; after all, not all of her clones were skilled in combat, and releasing them all at once like this was a desperate measure.
"None of you are getting away today! Eternal Day!"
Gawain abruptly raised his hand, and the sky instantly brightened! Sunlight poured down, flames ignited on the Holy Sword in Gawain's hand, and a terrifying heat radiated from his body.
"The humiliation from last time! I'll repay it all now!!!"
Gawain stomped, shattering the ground, and charged towards Mo Shuying, bringing his Holy Sword down with a fierce strike!
"Boom!!"
With terrifying force, the Holy Sword struck the ground, injecting a dreadful Solar Fire into it. In an instant, the ground cracked open, and a deluge of flames erupted!
Mo Shuying stood right beside Gawain. Such a direct attack was truly easy to dodge. Mo Shuying even had time to squat into a horse stance to gather power, placing his right fist at his waist, concentrating his strength, and then unleashing it in a sudden burst!
"Siphoning Strike!"
"Boom!!"
This punch landed squarely on Gawain's blocking arm, shattering the silver gauntlet. Mo Shuying's fist, still connected to Gawain's arm, then slammed into his head, sending Gawain flying.
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