bacchusnovels Chapter 418 Words become law, they are omnipotent.
Chapter 418 Words become law, they are omnipotent.
Chapter 418 Words become law, they are omnipotent.
"Omosiroi."
Bai Ze gracefully landed on the ground, looking at the two Seven-Star Warriors who had given up resistance. "His surrender is completely understandable, but it's quite unexpected that you, a Manifestation Style practitioner, have also surrendered."
This statement was clearly directed at Arakawa Saizo.
It's normal for the Indians to surrender; this nation has always been unpredictable.
Even at the Seven Stars level, abstraction is still necessary.
From a scientific perspective, this is because India is located in a tropical region with a consistently high temperature, which makes the organisms living in this area physically relaxed but mentally highly sensitive. They lack courage at their core, yet are quite tense mentally, thus often leading to extreme thoughts.
This habit, passed down from generation to generation, becomes ingrained in our genes.
Therefore, it's normal for the Indians to do whatever they want.
Hearing the subtle sarcasm in Bai Ze's words, the Seven Stars of Fanzhu remained unfazed, showing no emotion whatsoever.
A dignified Seven-Star Martial Artist, even if he doesn't claim to have seen his true nature, at least has seen his own heart. How could he possibly be on the same level as those weaklings of lower castes?
They all dared not confront their own mental and spiritual problems, but I am different. I directly admit that we Indians are abstract.
Arakawa Saizo's face showed a hint of bitterness as he said, "The true Jigen-ryu swordsmen have all died under the Shogun's fist. I am nothing but a deserter."
He looks to be in his forties, but considering the lifespan of a Seven-Star Martial Artist, his actual age is probably double.
Therefore, it is not impossible that the historical moment when the general landed on the island could have occurred.
Arakawa Saizo must have already mastered the Jigenryu style back then, and may even have condensed divine intent.
But after that battle, his divine will was basically weakened, and he could only stay in the Seven Star Realm by relying on his strong spiritual power.
Having already surrendered once, they are naturally willing to surrender a second time.
"But I can see that you still feel resentful."
Bai Ze let out a cryptic laugh. "So, I'm curious, if I gave you a chance to regain your former state of mind, what price would you be willing to pay?"
Arakawa Saizo clearly has a story to tell. If the story unfolds according to its logic, he might encounter many trials and tribulations, perhaps breaking through his mental barriers at the brink of life and death, or perhaps dying as a result.
But Bai Ze wasn't there to read the story, so he chose to skip ahead and give Arakawa Saizo a choice.
"everything."
Arakawa Saizo replied almost instinctively, "I'm willing to pay any price to help me overcome my mental barriers."
He and Shigehiko Arakawa are distant relatives, as can be seen from their surnames. But for Saizo Arakawa, overcoming his own mental barriers is clearly more crucial.
Those were the regrets and resentments of the past, and also the great obstacle to the future, which Arakawa Saizo was willing to pay any price for.
"Then relax your mind and give up all resistance," Bai Ze said.
His mental energy was greatly depleted at the moment. Even if his divine will was further refined, the recovery would be minimal, making it almost impossible for him to control a seven-star martial artist.
However, if a Seven-Star Martial Artist voluntarily opens their mind and accepts the effect of their words becoming law, they should be able to control it.
Arakawa Saizo hesitated upon hearing this. "If you intend to use your mental power to manipulate my consciousness, then... this..."
It's impossible to succeed. Martial arts divine intent is the intent of enlightenment; if it's controlled by mental power and consciousness is forcibly altered, it will only suppress the divine intent, making it difficult to exert its full potential.
If it were truly possible to use mental power to control and interfere with one's state of mind and will, then countries wouldn't need to open martial arts schools or universities; they could just open mental hospitals instead.
Mental hospitals have all sorts of crazy people, so you can experiment on them however you like.
In fact, at the beginning of the martial arts era, there were indeed people who tried to create the strongest divine will using similar methods.
For example, Yu She, a five-star martial artist, believed himself to be invincible and attempted to cultivate an invincible divine will. However, while cultivating this divine will, the martial artist's true self revived due to the increase in mental power. The conflict between these two conflicting beliefs caused his mental power to go berserk, directly shattering his brain.
There are many similar experiments, especially since the new warriors of the Western Union have put in a lot of effort in this regard because they have difficulty comprehending divine will.
They established numerous laboratories throughout India and conducted research for over a decade, but ultimately chose to abandon the project due to a lack of prospects.
The Indians themselves had unconventional ways of thinking, as can be seen from their own mythology. Furthermore, the process of comprehending divine will can draw upon traditional mythology, which is quite suitable for this kind of experiment to create the strongest divine will.
Even the Indians failed, which shows that such an experiment was absolutely impossible to succeed.
Bai Ze certainly didn't have the ability to reverse this conclusion, at least not now.
But his words become law, which is even more subtle than mental interference. As long as it succeeds, it is as natural as nature. Moreover, it only allows Arakawa Saizo to return to his former state of mind, not to give him a state of mind that he has never had before.
Therefore, he was very confident of success.
If it doesn't work...
That won't work.
It was just an experiment, after all.
"You only need to answer whether you are willing or not," Bai Ze said calmly.
Arakawa Saizo looked around and saw that the loyalists were chasing after the Western Alliance soldiers, while the Western Alliance troops were fleeing into the underground floors and retreating.
The tide had turned, and he didn't really have a choice.
Moreover, he was always filled with resentment and longing for the past. It was precisely because of this mindset that he never gave up on the Manifestation Stream.
If that's the case, then there's only one answer.
"I will be loyal to you."
Arakawa Saizo snapped the katana he had obtained from the Arakawa Clan in half and knelt on one knee.
"very good."
Seeing this, Bai Ze pointed a finger at Arakawa Saizo's brow, "Regain your former state of mind, and then use it for my purposes."
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The indifferent words, like a destiny, were imprinted deep into Arakawa Saizo's consciousness. As he gave up resistance and relaxed his mind, the ripples of his consciousness were stirred by external forces.
immediately-
Arakawa Saizo's eyes widened suddenly, and an astonishing fighting spirit and killing intent emanated from his body.
Forget life and death, only killing is the only option.
That weak self seemed to have been slain by the sword's intent. Despite still being injured, Arakawa Saizo felt as if he had been reborn.
It actually works! It actually works!
"Arakawa Saizo, I swear to serve the King of Fighters to the death!" Arakawa Saizo slammed his head into the ground.
This was both the price he had to pay and the imprint of Bai Ze's thoughts on his consciousness.
This sudden turn of events sent chills down the spine of the seven-star martial artist from the Buddhist sect, who involuntarily took a step back.
Then, he noticed Bai Ze looking over.
"It's your turn," Bai Ze said.
"This..." the seven-star warrior from the Brahma Temple chuckled awkwardly, "Lord King of Fighters, my mental state is fine."
"I know your mindset is fine, but your loyalty is very problematic," Bai Ze said calmly.
As I said before, nothing is surprising when the Indians do anything.
How could Bai Ze be so magnanimous as to impose no restrictions on a person from Sanskrit or Indian tradition?
In any case, if these Indians want to surrender, they can only accept the control of their words, otherwise they can only die.
Arakawa Saizo's choice was actually the same, except that his state of mind was easier to understand.
The expression on the face of the seven-star warrior from the Brahma Temple changed, realizing that if he chose not to accept it, he would only face death.
But he would find it even more unacceptable to be controlled.
Although the kingdom of Brahma has been destroyed, he still remembers its former glory. He is of the highest caste and cannot be controlled; at least a general would be needed to control him.
Enduring suffering is a characteristic of the Indians, but that is only brainwashing of the lower castes; no one of the higher castes would willingly accept this approach.
At that moment, the Indian man moved like a snake, attempting to rush into the large hole not far away and enter the underground.
At the same time, Arakawa Saizo, who was kneeling, suddenly jumped up.
"Drink!"
He roared, and his tattered katana unleashed streaks of light that swept across the land like a whirlwind, hurtling toward the Seven Star Warriors of the Brahma Kingdom.
"Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill!"
Each strike was accompanied by a roar, as if driven by madness; his movements were like a whirlwind, advancing without retreat.
In just a moment, the Seven Star Warriors of the Brahma Kingdom were stabbed several times.
If it weren't for the remarkable body-refining effects of the "Naga Divine Transformation Technique" he cultivated, he would probably have already been torn to pieces by Arakawa Saizo.
"Vasuki's power to overturn the sea."
The seven-star warrior from the Brahma Temple forcibly closed the wound, his arms moving like snakes, his energy swirling into a vortex, enveloping the blade's edge.
At the same time, several phantom cobras emerged from the vortex and lunged at Arakawa Saizo.
Unexpectedly, Arakawa Saizo disregarded everything and advanced relentlessly. His sword and wind suddenly merged, transforming into a tearing attack that broke through the vortex before the venomous snake phantom could react.
"kill!"
Amidst the roar, murderous intent surged forth, the sword intent materialized, severing all energy wherever it passed, its sharpness like ice, piercing into the minds of the Seven Stars of the Brahma Kingdom warriors.
"Mahakala, save me!"
In the critical moment, this seven-star warrior from the Brahma Temple roared recklessly, unleashing a dark aura around his body.
A terrifying demonic figure suddenly appeared from within the black mist, unleashing a violent palm strike that sounded like thunder.
"The Eight Manifestations"
Arakawa Saizo let out an even louder roar, drowning out the rest of the sound. His sword was so fast it was almost invisible, sharp and fierce, striking out with the power to cleave rocks and cut through ravines.
Eight flashes of blades appeared, instantly severing the dark aura. One blade pierced straight into the phantom and into the body of the Seven Star Warrior of the Brahma Temple.
Even with such injuries, the Indian warrior was still alive. His blood and qi surged, black energy surged like a tide, and his body was covered in scale-like patterns, just waiting for "Bang!"
Bai Ze appeared silently behind him, delivering a punch that shattered his spine, broke through his ribs, and pierced through his chest.
"Your Majesty Mahakala..." The Indian warrior stared in disbelief at the scene before struggling and nearly crying for help when his fist exploded with power.
"boom!"
He died from his body exploding.
Arakawa Saizo was jolted back several steps by the force, feeling his blood surging uncontrollably, but he still immediately knelt down and said, "My lord, I have disgraced you."
"None of your business." Bai Ze shook his hand, flicking a spray of blood onto the ground, and said.
After regaining his composure, Arakawa Saizo's strength is considerable, making him one of the most powerful figures among the Seven Stars.
The fact that he completely overwhelmed that seven-star martial artist from the Buddhist Kingdom is clear proof of this.
As for his later performance, that was when this Indian called for outside help.
Mahakala, one of the hundred forms of gods and demons described by theologians, is a man of the theologians. Bai Ze cursed inwardly that the Indians were indeed untrustworthy.
Although theologians are not evil gods, this Indian worships Mahakala, so he can be considered a heretic.
If we don't restrict it and let a cultist infiltrate our ranks, who knows when things will go wrong?
This Indian warrior is most likely planning to take advantage of the situation and join Bai Ze's side, waiting for an opportunity to switch sides again.
However, now that his identity has been exposed, not only did he fail to trick Bai Ze, but Bai Ze also discovered that the theologian had most likely gone to Yingguo as well.
Theologians may even be in Namba City.
"Retreat." Bai Ze immediately launched a strategic retreat.
The first battle has already established our prestige and dampened the arrogance of the general's subordinates. Our objective has been achieved, and it's time to withdraw.
As for Kamiizumi Muneshige... Bai Ze sensed the waning sword aura in the distance and, even without witnessing it firsthand, could guess that Kamiizumi Muneshige was in poor condition.
The leader of Kamiizumi probably wouldn't want to drag down all the loyalists who support the Emperor, would he?
Upon hearing the order, Takasugi Higashi immediately burst into tears and exclaimed, "Gentlemen, we have suffered heavy losses. In order to preserve the flame of our cause of honoring the King and expelling the barbarians, let us retreat!"
Having said that, he was the first to turn around and lead the way back.
Seeing this, the others also retreated with tears in their eyes.
Soon, the people who supported the king retreated into a nearby underground parking lot, got into their car, and drove directly into the dark underground passage.
This area had long been opened up, providing direct access to nearby underground levels, serving as an escape route for those who supported the emperor.
About ten minutes after the loyalists left, a strong wind blew in, and a menacing figure descended from the sky.
Gryphon still retained his half-dragon form, one hand gripping his halberd, the other holding Kamiizumi Muneshige. Splattered blood flowed from Kamiizumi Muneshige's body, a testament to the outcome of their battle.
However, the defeat here left Glion with no joy at having captured Kamiizumi Muneshige.
The Western Union's garrison went directly into battle, but suffered heavy casualties in their first engagement, making it unlikely that they could suppress the chaos as expected.
"It seems you miscalculated..." Kamiizumi Muneshige, barely breathing, mocked, "The resistance of the Japanese will never stop, and as long as we persist, the Dongxia people... will discover your intentions sooner or later, and then you will surely be defeated."
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"Why don't you guess how many people in Japan would be willing to join the Western Union and rebel? It's a joke."
Gryphon tightened his grip, silencing Kamiizumi Muneshige's words. "As for Dongxia, they pose no threat to the general, nor can they help you."
Rumble rumble—
As if in response to Gryphon's words, an earthquake struck the Steel Continent once more.
This tremor was stronger than any before. It seemed that with the general's revelation, the separation was no longer being deliberately concealed, and the commotion was growing louder and louder.
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