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Published at 23rd of April 2024 07:30:53 AM


Chapter 322: Jack Rust vs. Galicia Lonihor

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Chapter 322: Jack Rust vs. Galicia Lonihor

The Animal Kingdom Ancestor stood on the bridge of the largest starship as the entire fleet shot through interspace. Eva Solvig, the assigned commander of the Hand of God, stood a step ahead of him. Coincidentally, Artus Emberheart was also here. The former Warden of Hell had been gifted to the Hand of God, who assigned him to this fleet.

The Ancestor didnt give Artus a single glance as they hurtled through space.

Suddenly, they exited teleportation. The Ancestor prepared for battle, but looking around, he saw nothing. No planet, no Jack Rust. Only stars, one of which seemed significantly closer than the rest but still very far away.

What happened? Eva Solvig asked the woman manning the helm. Why did we exit teleportation before reaching the destination?

We didnt, she replied numbly. We were forced out.

Eva frowned. A moment later, she nodded grimly and teleported outside. So did the Ancestor.

Space split before them, revealing a tiny black starship. A man appeared in front of it. He had dark hair and red eyes, as well as a playful smile that seemed completely out of place. The Ancestor scanned himhe was at the late B-Grade.

Hello, Eva, he said. Unfortunately, I cannot let you go any closer.

Eva didnt respond immediately, so the Ancestor took charge: And who the hell do you

She slapped him. The sound was crisp, even in the vacuum of space, and the leonine turned to look at her in disbelief. Her wary eyes almost extinguished his anger. Almost.

Shut up, she said.

The other man smiled. I see you recognize me.

Heavenly Spoon Sovereign She gritted her teeth. Why would the Black Hole Church send someone like you to this tiny corner of the universe?

Just repaying a favor, the man replied. Reaching into his robes, he took out an inconspicuous silver spoon. Now, as I said, you cannot go any closer. Well, you can, but youll have to beat me first. Think youre up for it?

His playful smile remained, fully confident she would refuse. And, indeed, Eva Solvig did not reply.

Why are you hesitating? the Animal Kingdom Ancestor said, eager to regain his pride. You are both late B-Grades, but there is also myself and an entire fleet here. We can take him.

She snorted. If you want to throw your life away, go right ahead. Im not joining.

You would shy away from your duty? What would the Immortals say about that? he retorted.

Instantly, her gaze turned colder than true ice, and a wave of threat radiated off her. This man is the Head Envoy of the Black Hole Church, she said. Since he came personally to stop us, we have no choice but to comply. Our pointless deaths would not help the New World or the Immortals. However, the next time you dare contradict me, I will make sure that your pointless death becomes an act of duty on my part. Am I understood?

The Ancestor closed his mouth and shut up. He did not recognize this man or the title of Heavenly Spoon Sovereign, but he knew exactly what Head Envoy meant. It meant that, before this man, a revered Ancestor of the Animal Kingdomwas just a pile of trash.

Now, with that out of the way, said the sovereign, seeming completely relaxed, wanna watch the battle together? Its not like you have anything else to do. We could even bet if you want.

Bet on what? Eva retorted. Since youre here, your subordinates are already destroying Galicia Lonihor.

On the contrary. Nobody is interfering. Jack Rust will fight this battle alone.

Eva raised a brow. Really?

Do I look like Im lying? he said, flashing a bright smile.

Eva considered it for a moment. Finally, greed took her over. If Jack Rust loses, I want your Saturated Chalice.

Oho, tall stakes. Sure. And if he wins, I get one of your Fleet Teleportation Arrays.

Her face crumped up. A moment later, she bit the bullet to say, Deal.

Excellent! Then, lets watch. I believe were just getting to the good part.

With a swish of the sovereigns sleeves, a projection screen appeared in the middle of space, and the three B-Grades stood around itfrom a distanceto watch.

***

Galicia paused for a second, too stunned to react. She had been struck by a D-Grade while in her strongest battleform. That was unheard of.

And extremely humiliating.

How are you doing this? she asked in fury. How are you still standing? Just how ridiculous is that power you have?

My regeneration is only a bonus, Jack said. If you had landed a strike to instantly kill me, I would have diedbut you didnt. I never let you, and you never really tried, thinking yourself supreme. Now, I suspect you will trybut youre growing tired, arent you? Those hands are getting heavy. Your legs are shaking. Your Dao is turning fainter. He grinned wildly. Tell me, overseer; how does it feel to hit someone until you give up?

Bullshit! she shouted. Youre cheating!

Congratulations! Meteor Punch III Meteor Punch IV

Galicia reached him, moving at speeds he could barely fathom. Her gauntlet was about to disintegrate his head. His Meteor Punch shot right back at it, colored purple, green, and a little bit of orange. Once it met the claws, it would explodebut not as a meteor. As a supernova. He was a Cosmic Fist. He was the ultimate form of primal savagery. It was only apt that his offensive skill would include the most powerful explosion in the universe.

I am the Fist! I will never lose! Jack roared, driving his fist forward. As long as I, Jack Rust, draw breathTHE ANIMAL KINGDOM WILL BOW TO ME!

The overseer screamed.

Jacks fist made contact and disappeared. It evaporated like a nuclear warhead at the moment of explosion. Everything below the elbow vanished, and the world was suddenly filled with so much light and sound that his eyes and ears were both destroyed. The recoil hit him like a bomb to the chest.

But the overseer received it even harder. Just before the explosion happened, she must have sensed its power, because she screamed and tried to change her course. But it was too late. Jacks fist crashed into the center of her chest, stopped her, and pushed her back down. Her world fell away.

The overseer flew downward, instantly reaching the surface of the moon and getting nailed deep into it. The ground shattered for a hundred miles in every direction. Cracks appeared for a thousand. Mountains crumbled. Earthquakes spread across the entire moon. Fire burned on its surface, then was instantly extinguished by lack of oxygen. Dust covered the world.

Space shook before it stabilized.

Congratulations! For defeating an opponent of a higher Grade than you in single combat, you have been awarded the title Grade Defier.

Grade Defier: A title awarded to those who can jump Grades to fight. Efficacy of all stats +10%.

It was suspicious that hed only gotten this title now and not when he defeated Old Man Spirit, but he couldnt care less at this point. The extra rush of stats was the only thing that kept him from fainting.

When all was said and done, Jack floated over the surface of a ruined moon. His sight and hearing were just coming back, the final sputters of his regeneration. The extra hands had dissipated.

Below him, destruction spread to the horizon. He had just destroyed a landmass greater than a small country. He was spent, completely exhausted, and heavily injured. His hand was regenerating very, very slowly, and the pain was killing him.

But he had won.

Jack raised his remaining fist into the air and cried out in triumph. He didnt even remember he was being watched by the projection stone, nor did he care; he had won. He had succeeded. And that was all that mattered.

Everyone across the galaxy was stunned. Jaws dropped. People gaped. When Jack Rust defeated Maximus Lonihor and challenged the entire Animal Kingdom, it had been sensational. But this This was just unheard of!

The entire galaxy bore witness to the legend of Jack Rust!

Eva Solvig and the Animal Kingdom Ancestor had extremely ugly looks on their faces. The Heavenly Spoon Sovereign laughed. Well, a bet is a bet, he said. Pay up.

Eva didnt even look at him. She tossed out a small pouch, then dove back into her starship. The Animal Kingdom Ancestor followed suit. The moment he entered, Artus Emberheart, the former Warden of Hell, rushed up to him and said, Ancestor, Jack Rust is extremely weakened now! This is the perfect time to

The ancestors slap echoed across the entire starship. Artuss head was almost unscrewed from the force, and he fell to the floor with a mortified look on his face.

Shut up! the ancestor screamed. You think I dont want to go? I just cant! You completely useless moron, this is all your fault!

The former Warden tried to reply but couldnt. He was overtaken by intense shame and anger, but he couldnt go against the B-Grade Ancestor. Instead, he bottled up all his feelings and swore to himself:

Jack Rust, if I dont destroy everything you love and make you curse me for eternity, I will not be a man!

We go, Eva Solvig said coldly, and the entire fleet of starships disappeared.

The Heavenly Spoon Sovereign laughed. He cheerfully waved them goodbye, then grabbed the pouch Eva had tossed away and also disappeared.

***

Back on Earth, the entire Integration Starship echoed with loud, relieved cheers. The alliance shouted with all the power of their lungs. People hugged each other and cried, while the Ice Peak and Animal Kingdom captives wore ugly looks on their faces.

He did it! people shouted across the Earth. He did it! Jack Rust did it!

***

Jack fell to the surface of the moon and landed on his back. He couldnt move a muscle, but he was so happy he didnt care.

A moment later, however, he had a thought.

Wait. How am I getting back?

The moon was far away from Earth, and he couldnt perform long-range teleportation like the overseer had. He didnt even carry the bromobilehed left it behind to protect it from the battle.

Suddenly, space opened before him like a door, and a homeless-looking man with a big smile walked out. Great job, Jack, he said, sounding like he meant it. That was one of the most impressive things Ive ever witnessed-and trust me, thats a high bar.

Jack smiled back. Thanks, Sage.

Now, follow me and lets get out of here. We have a planet to poach.




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