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Chapter 153: 153
Like a rocket, the arrow shot up to the sky. Mahu in her realm pushed out a bit more power to answer the prayer as a moon phantom appeared once again. This time it was looking a bit more solid.
Finn who was aiming at Einar changed his target as an arrow covered with golden light headed quickly for Ragnar but Helga who was close by wouldn’t let such a thing happen and she moved with her horse meeting the arrow halfway, the arrow exploded on the shield upon contact.
Ragnar left his horse as he was covered in silver light, like the moon phantom was drawn to him he was also taken up to the sky merging with the moon, In the eyes of the surprised Björn and his generals.
Huge light pillars condescended outside the moon from different sides, soon the light was released heading towards Björn soldiers who surrounded them but Björn men were not standing still as soon as they saw the light pillar heading for them, they all pulled back quickly.
Somewhere not able to make it as they were torn apart by the light, even the walls where Finn and the others were standing on were torn apart by the light. It laser of light was quick and soon it was over leaving multiple lined ditches across the field and land
One of Einar’s generals and ragnar best friends with a long hammer for weapon saw the opportunity and screamed out "Attack!" With him leading the charge.
Meanwhile Helga joined Einar who already pulled out his Purification blade that was shooting out a condensed white light extending its reach and length. Björn for some reason wasn’t paying attention to them. Ikem he paid attention to the sensation happening inside his body.
Smiling savagely, Björn roared out loud "let’s turn up the heat!" saying that with him from the center, similar to how Ikem opens a domain the same happened with Björn as his domain covered the whole battlefield.
As soon as the domain was deployed, Everyone inside the range of the domain felt its effect. Einar was taken back when he saw his soldiers and generals, even his son who was back down in the battlefield with them roaring out loud and attacking anyone closeby friend or foe.
As for Björn men, the effect was showing on them but unlike Einar soldiers who were unfamiliar with the sensation of anger and madness. Björn soldiers thrive in such an environment as this is what their society was about. So while Einar soldiers were crying in pain for killing their own comrade.
Björn soldiers instead were laughing and even fight harder to see how much more they will kill, Einar looked back at Björn and said "That’s new, but I would like for you to stop whatever you are doing immediately"
"Make me" Björn answered from the back of his armored panther.
Einar said nothing back as closed his eyes summoning the power of the fourth stage for their power system as his physical form began changing, growing much larger, soon he stood before Björn was a small giant made up of moon energy clad in armor with a small moon like halo behind him.
Helga beside him did the same too as her physical form changed. Ikenga in his realm seeing the transformation was amazed as he understood even more why Mahu was so crazy about the humans in this kingdom.
"They really devoted everything to her" In Ikenga eye’s the transformation was a vessel small but still can allow Mahu to descend into the mortal world. Not only that, the fourth stage of the power system for these humans is equal to the power of the fifth realm for the demigods.
The silver kingdom in the past had no idea about the usage of mana, or the elements and how it works. On top of that they were very scared from using the weapons that drains their life force so they turned to the statue of Mahu which has been nothing but a miracle for them.
They have tried many ways of harnessing the power of the weapons but they were met with failure each time leading them to fall back more on Mahu blessing. That was how they were able to gain a deep understanding of the goddess they worship and even their power system was devised to fit her divinity.
The first stage in their system was the Stage of Incubation (Moonchild). At this initial stage, practitioners of this mana system focus on nurturing their inner child, symbolized as the Moonchild. It involves introspection, self-care, and understanding one’s emotions. Practitioners may engage in rituals under the moonlight, meditations, and practices that connect them with their inner selves and the energy of the moon. Moonchildren possess basic defensive abilities, such as creating protective barriers of shimmering moonlight or projecting soothing energy to calm adversaries. They can heal minor wounds and ailments using lunar energy, project empathic waves to understand the emotions of others.
Second stage: Stage two was the Stage of Growth (Lunar Initiate). As the inner child grows and matures, practitioners become Lunar Initiates. This stage emphasizes the development of strength, resilience, and emotional balance. Lunar Initiates harness lunar energy to enhance their physical abilities, granting them heightened agility and reflexes. They can also manipulate moonlight to disorient foes or create illusions to deceive opponents.
Third stage: Stage of Radiance (Moon Guardian). At this stage, practitioners become Moon Guardians, embodying the protective and nurturing aspects of the moon goddess. Moon Guardians are adept at both offense and defense, wielding crescent-shaped energy blades or conjuring celestial shields infused with lunar power. They can unleash bursts of radiant energy to repel adversaries or heal allies. They gain the ability to merge with moonlight, becoming ethereal and difficult to harm. Moon Guardians can also commune with celestial beings, calling upon their aid in times of need.
Fourth stage: Stage of Luminescence (Celestial Avatar). The pinnacle of mastery in this mana system is achieved when practitioners attain the status of Celestial Avatar. At this stage, they transcend their mortal limitations, becoming vessels of celestial power. It involves merging with the essence of the moon goddess, achieving oneness with the lunar realm. Mana manipulation reaches its zenith, granting Celestial Avatars the ability to harness the full might of the moon. They can call upon lunar storms, manipulate tides, and radiate divine luminescence that both heals allies and sears enemies.
As soon as their form changed, a silver wave spread from them calming down their soldiers who once again regained intelligence back into their eyes. BJörn jumped down from the panther, patting it as it ran away into the battlefield.
Seeing the effect of his field being weakened, Björn smiled and said "Good strategy but my field works best when there is war"
Not giving them a chance to think on his words, Björn kicked off the ground with his ax held high ready to fall on Einar but Helga with her shield stood in front of the blow to take it, Björn seeing that smiled as he let go of his ax catching Helga off guard.
Grabbing hold of the shield to take it away from helga, Björn was met back with a searing pain as the shield heated up in his hand, By this time Einar reacted as he waved his lightsaber at Björn who immediately pulled back at the same time called back his ax, which Einar had to sidestep to dodge from hitting him.
Helga seeing as the ax was about to reach him threw her shield which threw the ax off course to not reach Björn, Seizing the opportunity, Einar lunged forward with his lightsaber, a blade of pure moonlight slicing through the air with deadly precision. Björn, gritting his teeth against the pain in his hand, managed to twist away at the last moment, narrowly avoiding the lethal strike. But even as he dodged, he felt the residual energy of the lightsaber grazing his side, leaving behind a trail of singed fur and scorched flesh.
Snapping his finger, the ax disappeared from its course appearing in the hand of Björn who countered with a vicious swing of his ax, aiming for Einar’s exposed flank. With lightning reflexes, Einar sidestepped the attack, his armor shimmering with lunar energy as he danced out of harm’s way. In response, he unleashed a torrent of lunar energy, a radiant wave of celestial power crashing towards Björn with unstoppable force.
But Björn, drawing upon his domain of madness, seemed unfazed by Einar’s assault. With a savage grin, he met the oncoming wave head-on, channeling his own chaotic energy to disperse the lunar force before it could reach him. The clash of powers sent shockwaves rippling across the battlefield, the very ground trembling beneath their feet, the territory wall falling turning into rubble.
As the dust settles, Björn surged forward once more, his ax whirling in a deadly arc as he unleashed a barrage of strikes. Helga, overly observant, was able to quickly appear in front of Einar tackling all the attacks.
