Chapter 419: Musou no Hitotachi(Part 2)

Inazuma City was enveloped in a torrential downpour.

Dark clouds blotted out the sky, leaving not a single ray of light to pierce through. Along the way, one could see many shops lighting lamps to illuminate their spaces.

"Rainy days are truly bothersome, especially one without thunder. You know, I can't sleep on days like this."

Holding an oil-paper umbrella she had borrowed from Yae Publishing House, Yae Miko walked through Hanamizaka. The streets were nearly empty, as most people stayed indoors during the heavy rain. The occasional gusts of wind only made things worse, drenching anyone caught outside.

Yae Miko, of course, remained dry. With the help of a simple spell, she could avoid getting wet even without an umbrella, but that would be unsightly. After all, who really thought walking in the rain without an umbrella was cool?

Looking up, she could see Tenshukaku towering in the distance. The fluctuations of elemental energy told her that a battle was raging inside.

"Despite hurrying, I still didn't make it in time? Is that guy really so reckless? Well... at least I won't have to collect his corpse later. And I won't miss the 'Musou no Hitotachi' either."

Yae Miko seemed to think of something, covering her mouth as she chuckled softly.

She was truly looking forward to seeing Ei's expression when she witnessed the "Musou no Hitotachi."

Her gaze shifted, and what she saw next made her exclaim in surprise.

The Statue of the Omnipresent God stood not far from Tenshukaku. Its elevated position and towering height made it visible from a distance.

As she watched, Yae Miko noticed the Visions embedded in the statue glowing. Switching to her elemental vision, she could clearly see that the one activating the Visions was inside Tenshukaku.

"So he actually succeeded? I need to hurry."

Knowing Li Mo's method of imitating the Raiden Shogun's "Musou no Hitotachi," Yae Miko understood that the glowing Visions in the Statue of the Omnipresent God were one of the prerequisites.

Yae Miko quickened her pace.

But the next moment.

She suddenly stopped.

After sensing carefully, she murmured to herself, "Why is even the Sacred Sakura responding?"

...

Inside Tenshukaku, the space had become a sea of lightning.

Li Mo watched as the Raiden Shogun drew the Musou Isshin, unleashing her supreme martial technique, the "Musou no Hitotachi."

He had been the one to delay, to act first, yet the Raiden Shogun's "Musou no Hitotachi" had arrived before his, overtaking him.

This was a miscalculation.

Yet, Li Mo had no mind to dwell on such thoughts.

He emptied his mind, feeling as if a moment had become an eternity.

The Raiden Shogun's "Musou no Hitotachi" remained in place, while he could sense everything around him.

The countless Visions in the Statue of the Omnipresent God seemed to be within reach, serving as a bridge connecting him to all the warriors of Inazuma.

However, as he entered the "Realm of Musou," it was as if he had opened the "Transparent World." He seemed to connect with something deeper.

The land known as Inazuma.

History was buried in the sands of time, but the land remembered everything. The essence of the "Raiden Shogun" that Li Mo had embodied seemed to change, transforming from an "imitation" of the Raiden Shogun to the "Raiden Shogun" as perceived by the people of Inazuma.

Faintly, he seemed to hear the rustling of leaves in the wind. Where did that sound come from?

The shadow of the Sacred Sakura seemed to appear before him.

A wheel of lightning formed behind him, the "Wishful Wheel of a Hundred Eyes" manifesting.

"Transcendant."

At this moment, Li Mo unleashed his "Musou no Hitotachi."

It was Li Mo's "Musou no Hitotachi."

It was Inazuma's "Musou no Hitotachi."

A strike that gathered countless truths, fulfilled the wishes of a hundred eyes, and carried the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of the people.

Its name was "Musou."

Its meaning was "Dream."

As the Raiden Shogun's "Musou" was about to strike Li Mo, his own "Musou" was unleashed.

The collision of "Musou" against "Musou" was also the clash of thunder against thunder.

Great destruction!

Great devastation!

The shockwaves of the collision surged like a wild tide of Electro energy, crashing violently against the surroundings. The purple and yellow lightning, like raging dragons, tore through the walls of Tenshukaku, forming a colossal pillar of dual-colored lightning that shot into the sky. To the people of Inazuma City, it seemed as if a god was tearing apart the heavens. The dark clouds were split, the rain curtain was ripped open, and the wind was severed at its core.

The roar of thunder drowned out all other sounds, spreading like a tidal wave, shaking the very air. The deafening noise echoed throughout Narukami.

At this moment, countless people looked on in panic, unsure of what was happening.

The collision of differently colored lightning caused shockwaves to spread continuously, with Electro energy dispersing across the entire city. At this moment, all of Inazuma was enveloped in the influence of Electro.

Electro energy ran wild, dominating Tenshukaku. The collision transformed the harmless elements into pure violence, ravaging everything around.

The power of ice and fire protected her, while La Signora stood amidst the sea of lightning. The once-enclosed space now had no boundaries. The towering Tenshukaku was destroyed in the collision.

All that remained were ruins. The remnants of Tenshukaku's structure were laid bare, slowly moving through the sea of lightning.

La Signora's mind was speechless.

Only one thought remained in her heart:

Is this the power of an Archon?

Having lived for centuries and once being one of Sumeru's most brilliant talents, La Signora was undoubtedly a powerful individual. As the Eighth Harbinger of the Fatui, she considered herself strong. Yet, witnessing the true might of an Archon left her in awe.

Coming to Inazuma, she had prepared thoroughly, familiarizing herself with everything about the Raiden Shogun. Her collaboration with the Kanjou and Tenryou Commissions had only bolstered her confidence.

Taking a deep breath, La Signora's haughty demeanor returned. No matter how powerful, a puppet was still just a puppet.

According to the original plan, she only needed words to achieve her goals. She wouldn't have to face the Raiden Shogun in direct combat, so... her awe at the Archon's power was just that—awe.

There was no need to worry excessively.

La Signora moved through the sea of Electro energy, her icy power shielding her from the fierce erosion of the Electro energy . She wanted to know the outcome of the battle.

If that shrine priest survived, it would be troublesome.

As the shockwaves subsided, the sea of lightning calmed slightly. The purple glow faded, revealing the Raiden Shogun's unchanged figure.

Before her, there was nothing.

"La Signora, you may leave."

The Raiden Shogun's voice was cold and detached.

The result seemed to be the shrine priest's defeat.

La Signora couldn't help but think.

Then, she turned and left. She didn't notice that the Raiden Shogun had closed her eyes. Feeling the light shining down from the sky, the Shogun murmured to herself.

"Wishes... is it?"

At this moment.

In a strange space known as the Plane of Euthymia, Li Mo lay weakly on the ground, looking at the dark-toned surroundings. He spoke his first words.

"With everything around in such colors, wouldn't living here be depressing?"