Hero of Darkness

Chapter 1078 Hidden Cards

Ryuken, the Hero of Space, finally used one of his divine abilities in the battle and revealed a completely new battle form after merging with the divine spirit called Shuten Dōji.

Now his entire visage was covered in this unknown and otherworldly blood-red energy.

However, this time, he did not stand at a ceremony to converse with Kahn/Byakuya.

Shoot!

Like a bullet, he shot forth at Kahn without letting the latter any chance to defend.

Bang!

Just like before, a massive and impervious wall of Muramasas appeared in front of Kahn and defended against the attack.

Crumble!

But this time... something unexpected happened which left Kahn stunned on his spot.

The previously nigh indestructible swords now suddenly started crumbling and their entirety eroded right in front of his eyes.

Shatter!

Like a biochemical fog that ate every form of metal, the thousands of swords started shattering on their own.

The aura surrounding Ryuken was somehow proving to be lethal against Kahn's cosmic aether, making the latter full of shock.

[Ah, this cunning bastard. He was hiding such a powerful tool all along.] thought Kahn.

Swoosh!

Swoosh!

Ryuken then started attacking Kahn again and again as they flew in the sky.

For the first time, Kahn was forced to retreat and had the Hero of Space chasing after him.

Because the aura covering Ryuken's body didn't belong to this world and it wasn't just some single element of reality or law of nature either.

If Kahn had to put it in words... the otherworldly aura enshrouding Ryuken at this moment was a combination of his own blood, his self-developed variant of the space force, and the spiritual power of the divine spirit Toranaga.

So does that mean he has 6 more different forms like this one?] wondered Kahn with visible curiosity on his countenance.

[Wait a minute. The way Ryuken and that divine spirit merged... where have I seen that before?] suddenly, Kahn wondered.

Shock!

But the very next moment, thanks to his eidetic memory, he quickly remembered where he had seen, rather felt it before.

[It was just the same as when the Martial Emperor merged with the Elder Dragon Saalazaar!] spoke Kahn to himself, his eyes wide open in disbelief.

Kahn also experienced this exact similar scenario when the original Kahn Salvatore aka Martial Emperor had taken over his body during the fight with Hero of Time.

He had used the 5th technique taught to him by Romulus, the Heavenly King of Fire called Personification.

During that fight, after using the Black Sun skill that created a literal Black Hole made of pure darkness element... The Martial Emperor was engulfed by the Elder Dragon and he merged with the Black Sun itself.

After taking over Kahn's body... they just used a slightly different method with a short activation time. However, the basic principle of its use was exactly similar to how Ryuken and Toranaga merged together.

The Shuten Doji form even exuded an unknown aura, reenacting the same scenario when the future Kahn had taken the Dragonoid Form.

"So that's why he was insistent on it. He knew that the Hero of Space chose the Soul Possession in the original timeline and since the events of the past are the same for him, the Martial Emperor wanted us to be allies in the fight against the Demon God.

There must be a bigger picture or something that will happen in the future. Otherwise, he would not have ordered me to do so.

Looks like I'll just have to trust his words and see it for myself in the future.] he concluded.

"Well, I can't fall short just because you're using a divine ability now, can I?" asked Kahn with a mischievous smirk.

He deactivated his Domain of Infinite Swords and Muramasa's blade appeared on the sword again.

Woosh!

Swirl!

Rumble!

Suddenly, Kahn's entire body turned dark blue, a combination of cosmic aether and his black hair turned pristine white while his eyes turned completely white.

"Now let's test for how long your transformations can last..." he spoke in a firm and a kingly tone.

"Against absolute might."