Chapter 237: Prime War [XVI]
Ren was part of the new generation of Campiones, alongside Godou and Doni. Typically, he would only possess two or three Divine Authorities, as the emergence of Heretic Gods was a random and unpredictable event.
However, Ren was no ordinary person—he was also a Transmigrator, someone whose soul had been transferred into another’s body, often in a different world.
Leveraging knowledge from his previous life, he recreated this world’s version of Heroic Spirit Summoning Magic with the help of Alice and a Holy Grail borrowed from a certain Divine Ancestor.
As a result, Ren repeatedly summoned Heretic Gods, slew them, and claimed their Divine Authorities. Consequently, he amassed a total of seven Divine Authorities.
Considering it hadn’t even been half a year since he became a Campione, Ren’s Divine Authorities rivaled and even surpassed those of some senior Campiones.
Among his seven Divine Authorities, one had never been used due to various factors.
Now, facing an army of 20-meter-tall mechas surrounding him, the Primordial Might Divine Authority made its debut after being dormant for so long.
"I shall never fail, for my strength is unmatched. For there is none but I who can shatter mountains, shake the earth, and sunder the heavens from their beloved."
As Ren completed the incantation, no flashy visual phenomena appeared, unlike with his other Divine Authorities.
*RUMBLE!*
Yet, its effect was far more terrifying. Ren stomped his foot on the ground, triggering an 8.0 Richter scale earthquake.
The already ravaged Nullarbor Plain shook violently. The ground beneath the giant mechas collapsed, opening wide, bottomless fissures. The robots lost their balance, their massive legs sinking into the cracks. Some fell into the chasms, swallowed by the darkness below.
The earthquake was so powerful that the surrounding landscape transformed entirely. Small mountains of sand and rock crumbled into dust. The ground heaved and collapsed, creating massive waves of earth rippling across the surface.
Mechas not trapped in the fissures were flung about, tumbling like toys. The sounds of creaking metal, shattering glass, and explosions from failing internal systems formed a symphony of destruction.
Within seconds, the hundreds of giant mechas that had surrounded Ren were rendered helpless, trapped in a man-made natural disaster of terrifying proportions.
*SHUA!* *SHUA!* *SHUA!* *SHUA!*
The giant mechas caught in the earthquake didn’t remain idle. With roaring jet engines, they swiftly took to the air, escaping the destruction below.
Now, without needing footing, the earthquake no longer affected them. Hundreds of mechas hovered, forming a combat formation in the sky. Their glowing red eyes locked onto Ren once more.
*SWISH!* *SWISH!* *SWISH!*
*SWISH!* *SWISH!* *SWISH!*
*SWISH!* *SWISH!* *SWISH!*
This time, they attacked with greater intensity. The cannon barrels in their hands fired blazing plasma projectiles. Guided missiles with explosive warheads launched from their shoulders, leaving thick trails of smoke. Some mechas even activated energy blades in their hands, preparing for close combat.
The barrage was so massive it seemed intent on obliterating Ren in an instant.
"Come!"
Yet, Ren didn’t bother dodging. He stood still, letting the attacks rain down on him.
*BANG!* *BANG!* *BANG!*
*BOOM!* *BOOM!* *BOOM!* *BAM!*
*SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!*
Plasma flashes, missile explosions, and energy blade slashes struck his body, creating dazzling bursts and sparks.
When the smoke and dust settled, Ren still stood. Apart from his torn and scorched clothing, his body sustained only minor injuries like scratches and reddened skin.
Clearly, besides granting immense strength, the Primordial Might Divine Authority also provided Ren with extraordinary defense, though its durability wasn’t as formidable as the Steel Body Divine Authority.
It should be noted that the Primordial Might Divine Authority was obtained from the Greek Titan Atlas.
Atlas was a Titan, a generation of gods older than the Olympians in Greek mythology. Known as the leader of the Titans in their war against the Olympian gods, after their defeat, Zeus punished Atlas with an eternal, horrific task: bearing the weight of the world on his shoulders. This punishment made him a symbol of unmatched strength and endurance.
With the Primordial Might Divine Authority, Ren possessed the immense power of the legendary Titan who held up the world. He not only had extraordinary physical strength but also near-limitless resilience against physical and energy attacks.
"HAHAHA... Is that all?"
Ren laughed heartily, his voice booming over the now-devastated Danakil Depression.
His adrenaline surged, and he fully enjoyed the fight. After all, every Campione was a battle maniac, and he was no exception, though not as extreme as others.
Looking up, Ren eyed the hundreds of mechas hovering in the sky, their red eyes glowing menacingly.
"Well then, my turn!"
*WHOOSH!*
With a single leap, Ren shot into the air, his speed—driven by raw power—far surpassing human capability. He leaped into the midst of the mecha swarm, clenched his fist, and struck one with full force.
"Serious Punch!"
*BANG!*
The punch carried the weight of hundreds of millions of tons. It landed on the first mecha’s chest. The thick, mysterious alloy crumpled and shattered like an aluminum can. The mecha didn’t just break—it exploded into tiny fragments, scattering a cloud of debris and sparks.
*WHOOSH!* *WHOOSH!* *WHOOSH!*
*BANG!* *BANG!* *BANG!*
Without pausing, Ren landed on another mecha. With a single kick, he severed the robot’s leg, causing it to crash to the ground. He leaped again, grabbing another mecha’s arm, and with the world-bearing strength of a Titan, tore it off. Metal screeched, cables snapped, and oil spilled from the broken joints. Using the severed arm as a club, he smashed another mecha to pieces.
*SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!*
*SWISH!* *SWISH!* *SWISH!*
*BOOM!* *BOOM!* *BOOM!*
The alien mechas didn’t stand idle. They attacked Ren with everything they had. Dozens of energy blades, missiles, and plasma projectiles hurtled toward him.
Relying on the raw power of the Primordial Might Divine Authority, Ren didn’t dodge. He took every attack, letting his body serve as a shield. Each hit only reddened his skin or tore his clothes, causing no serious injury.
*CLANK!*
Another mecha swung an energy blade at Ren.
"Pointless!"
Ren caught the blade with his bare hand. It trembled violently but couldn’t harm his now steel-like hand.
*CRACK!*
*BOOM!*
Smiling, Ren yanked the energy blade from the mecha’s grip and retaliated by thrusting it into the robot’s cockpit. The mecha exploded, crashing into nearby units.
*BANG!* *BANG!* *BANG!*
*BOOM!* *BOOM!* *BOOM!*
The battle was a one-sided slaughter. Ren moved from one mecha to another, demolishing them with overwhelming physical strength. He was a rampaging giant amidst hundreds of giant robots, a scene reminiscent of an enraged primordial god.
Below, the Nullarbor Plain grew increasingly devastated. Debris from the destroyed mechas rained down, creating new craters and blanketing the ground with metal shards.
Explosions from the wrecked mechas sent shockwaves that shook the earth, reducing the remaining land to dust.
The once-clear sky was now filled with thick black smoke and sparks.
The battlefield was a vision of hell on Earth, all thanks to a one-against-hundreds fight.