"DXD: Infinite Loot System"Chapter 354: The Strongest Longinus
Inside Tenra's sea of consciousness, two golden torrents collided—no longer a contest of raw strength, but a clash of indomitable wills.
Only seconds had passed in the real world, yet for Tenra, it felt like centuries.
Susanoo—the samurai giant—had faded away. The battlefield lay in ruins, silent as a grave.
Both men were drenched in blood. Cao Cao still held his spear thrust, its tip leveled at Tenra. Tenra stared up at the sky, motionless as stone.
A breeze whispered through the carnage. The golden spear slipped from Cao Cao's grasp, clattering to the ground. His body swayed, then toppled backward.
"Cao Cao. You lost."
Tenra's voice was hoarse, his gaze heavy as he looked down upon his fallen rival.
"Yeah... I lost."
A faint, bittersweet smile ghosted across Cao Cao's lips. He sounded almost relieved.
Even the divine will within the Holy Spear had been defeated. Tenra Kamiyo—what kind of monster are you?
His body was spent; spiritual energy drained to the last drop. Consciousness blurred around the edges.
Cao Cao's dream had always been to chase the limits of humanity, to see how far mortals could reach. But here—this was the end of his road.
"Tenra-sama!"
"Tenra Kamiyo!"
Yubelluna and Roygun's group descended from the sky, rushing to his side the moment the battle ended.
Whether it was Tenra's overwhelming might or Cao Cao's last, desperate explosion, both had left them shaken to the core.
He'd defeated the leader of the Hero Faction, and even the will of the god within the spear. To follow such a king, such a master—they felt honored, proud, and fiercely loyal.
Roygun's eyes lingered on Tenra, her tongue darting to wet her lips, eyes burning with a heat she couldn't hide.
Grayfia remained icy and composed as ever, but if you looked closely, something new flickered deep in her gaze—a ripple, a tremor never seen before.
Tenra tried to speak, but a sudden cough sent blood splattering to the ground. His legs buckled.
"Tenra-sama!"
Panic surged through Yubelluna's group. They caught him before he fell, their faces turning pale as they realized just how dire his injuries were.
Taking the full force of True Longinus's strongest strike—any god or Maou would be lucky to survive. Tenra, somehow, was still standing. It was a miracle.
None of them had ever seen their king hurt so badly. Minami and Tosca broke into tears, Ile and Nel clung to Tenra, sobbing his name. Yubelluna was the first to recover, quickly producing a Phoenix Tear and pressing it to Tenra's lips.
As long as life lingered, Phoenix Tears could heal any wound. That was their miracle, their worth.
Warmth flooded Tenra's body. Wounds closed, pain faded. His spiritual reserves were still depleted, but he could move again.
"I'm sorry for worrying you, Ile, Nel, everyone. I'm alright now."
He stroked the twins' tear-stained hair and motioned for the others to let him stand. Yubelluna's group finally exhaled, tension draining from their bodies.
They were his devoted followers, body and soul pledged to Tenra. If anything happened to him, it would shatter them.
Roygun finally found her voice. "Tenra Kamiyo, you even beat Cao Cao... You really are something else."
Tenra smiled, rubbing his nose. "Just got lucky."
But everyone knew better. If not for the Codex gathering the faith and strength of so many believers at the last moment, he'd have been crushed by the Biblical God's will.
Still, the Codex and those believers were part of Tenra's power. It wasn't cheating—it was unity.
Roygun didn't buy his "luck" for a second. Her gaze lingered, cheeks flushed, heart pounding faster with every glance.
So strong, so adorable—she was hopelessly smitten.
"Tenra-sama, what should we do about Cao Cao?"
Yubelluna's voice cut through the hush. All eyes turned to the fallen hero.
Polar Night had come at a price. Cao Cao was barely breathing, his wounds worse than Tenra's. Left alone, he'd be dead in minutes.
"Hmph! He hurt Tenra-sama—just let him die!" Ile and Nel fumed, fists clenched.
If they could, they'd have taken a chainsaw to him themselves.
"He's still useful. We can't let him die just yet."
Tenra's smile was gentle but firm. He knelt beside Cao Cao.
There were spoils yet to claim.
His energy had recovered enough for magic. Tenra activated Mother's Smile, a soft, healing light enveloping Cao Cao.
Color returned to his face. Dragged back from death, Cao Cao's eyes fluttered open, meeting Tenra's gaze.
"Cao Cao, I'll be taking your True Longinus."
Tenra's tone was matter-of-fact.
"Take it. It's yours now."
Cao Cao's voice was calm, already resigned.
Tenra didn't hesitate. Before the gathered crowd, he triggered Sacred Gear Plunder. His hand sank into Cao Cao's chest.
The process was agony, but Cao Cao barely flinched, not even a groan escaping his lips. His will was iron.
Tenra had no intention of tormenting his rival. He quickly found the Sacred Gear and drew it out.
Unlike any he'd taken before, this one wasn't a gem—it was a golden spear, radiant and humming with power.
The legendary True Longinus.
Light poured from its shaft, the air thrummed with its song. Tenra's heart raced—once he fused this spear, nothing would stop him from reaching the transcendent realm.
"Everyone, step back."
He took a deep breath, warning his followers. This fusion would be anything but quiet.
No one argued. The girls soared away, giving him space.
Everything was ready. Tenra had longed for this moment. Under the watchful eyes of Cao Cao, Grayfia, and the rest, he pressed True Longinus to his chest, letting it sink into his soul.
And then—
The sky darkened. The wind howled. The world itself seemed to lose all color.
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