Chapter 239: Tooth And Nail

Chapter 239: Tooth And Nail

A pile of bodies lay littered around the crystal field while the sound of fighting rang out.

We have to kill him now! If you die in this realm youll be lost forever! A God noticed that the growing pile of corpses didnt disappear which usually happened if a God couldnt sustain their physical form.

There were no survivors among the first wave of attackers and their deaths brought Ira a brief period of rest. His shadowy visage remained standing, although his arms hung at his sides as if they were weighing him down.

Attack now! Xandes rushed forward and thrust the Origin Blade but only hit the crystallized ground as Ira leaped away.

Stop him!

Dont let him isolate you!

Avoid his attacks and group up!

The shouts came too late for one God who had his chest ripped open by Ira. His divinity was plundered in front of his eyes but instead of a marble, it was more like a tiny bead.

Ira pinched his fingers together and lifted the bead into the air before dropping it into his mouth. It wasnt enough to restore him to his previous state, but it helped him endure. The war the Gods waged on Ira became one of attrition.

Dont run from me, Avarus! Xandes became enraged and kicked off the ground, sending shards of crystals flying.

Hundreds of other Gods followed behind him, shooting toward Ira who was busy evading them.

Their bodies became a blur as they moved with speed and agility that couldnt be found in Mortals. Even with their Divine Power expended, most of the Gods managed to maintain their physical prowess.

Ira found himself cut off as the Gods tightened their formation around him. He let out a faint and eerie laugh before rushing toward the closest God.

The God was a stout old man with pale skin. He grunted heavily before throwing a punch toward Ira who narrowly avoided it.

Ahk! The God let out a strange cry as Iras claws were driven into his side. Not...so...fast!

He grabbed Ira with both his arms and held him tightly.

Now! Kill him!

The formation parted and a few Gods channeling divine spells could be seen aiming at Ira.

No! Xandes cut apart the incoming projectiles. We will capture him!

With the attack gone wrong, Ira bit down on the stout Gods neck and ripped it open before getting free.

Youve gone mad, Xandes! The Avarus dies now! A Goddess picked up the longest crystal shard she could find and ran her fingers over it before revealing a crystal javelin.

He must be captured! Xandes brandished his sword. If you cannot understand that, then so be it!

This is not the time for this! We must- A God who was the most reasonable was forced to shut his mouth when he felt a claw wrapped around his throat.

Shhh, Ira whispered before snapping the Gods neck.

I do. Ira made sure Xandes couldnt move the origin blade any further. He managed to stop it before his spine was cut away but if he slipped up even slightly, hed be cut in two.

But you? Ira let out a harsh laugh, spitting the dark blood onto Xandes face. I'll make sure you don't live past this.

You and your kind...Don't you realize that they were too dangerous to live in the Divine Realm! Look at the destruction you brought! Xandes said in a haggard voice. He took a step forward forced more ink-colored blood poured from Iras wounds.

You forced me to do this with your schemes and plots, so spare me the explanation, will you?

Ira raised his head and looked at the sky above. The star covered sky of the Divine Realm was a sight to behold but further up, there was the Origin Realm, a beautiful gathering of conflicting energies that resembled storm clouds. Ira stared at the it listlessly, thinking of the empty sky, with the exception of the Red Moon, his children would see.

Wouldnt it be nice if you all could see a sky like that? Ira muttered in a barely audible voice.

Xandes! Should we attack?!

The surviving Gods all prepared to take Iras life as soon as the order was given.

No! I have this under control! As if demonstrating the truth of his words, Xandes twisted the sword buried in Iras abdomen before advancing another step.

Iras body flinched and more black blood came leaking from his mouth. His skin seemed paler as if his vitality was being drained away and his eyes seemed hollow, but a thin smile decorated his face.

This is hard...you know? Ira spoke aloud.

The Gods remained silent but were full of tension.

Xandes?

I have him where I want him! Do not interfere! Xandes barked.

If I gave everything up I couldve finished this long ago, but its just too much to ask. Iras smile grew deeper as he thought of his family.

Quiet, Avarus! Xandes took another step and pushed more of the blade through Iras flesh.

...I think I can manage killing you here...Its what comes after this thats bothering me.

I think hes gone mad.

Can you hear me?! Ira shouted at the sky. You want me to die here, dont you?!

Xandes tried to step forward again, but he found that Ira didnt budge in the slightest.

If you thats what you what then youre going to be disappointed! Iras voice rose higher while the space around him began to lightly vibrate.

As soon as he finished speaking, he pulled his head back and slammed it against Xandes helmet, causing the latter to stumble for a split second. It was just long enough for Ira to rip out Xandes divinity.

Kill! Kill him now-

The Gods showed an immediate reaction but Ira and Xandes vanished from sight, leaving a puff of black mist behind.

Right after they disappeared, a loud hum began to spread over the entire Divine Realm, puzzling its inhabitants. And though they remained unaware, the same sound could be heard throughout the Mortal Realm.