Chapter 1719: Beyond the limit of humanity

After reaching its peak intensity, the bloody radiance rapidly expanded throughout Michael’s body. In an instant, the severed arm and antlers regenerated fully, restoring his physical form completely.

But the transformation did not stop there—the terrible internal injuries and the enormous energy drain Michael had endured through his relentless battles against Zoro and Cain vanished completely.

Within mere seconds, the Deus Behemoth had returned to his peak condition, brimming with an overwhelming vitality so powerful that it filled the air with a metallic, blood-like tang.

Cain’s eyes sharpened solemnly as he witnessed Michael’s astonishing recovery. He had long suspected that someone of Michael’s importance would possess a hidden gift from an ArchDeity as a safeguard.

Yet Cain had anticipated something along the lines of a powerful offensive energy strike—an attack he could potentially neutralize using The Flow.

Instead, what he faced now was an unparalleled regenerative ability, something he had no means to counter directly.

Michael clenched his newly restored fist, feeling immense power surge through his veins, and a slight, confident smile emerged on his face as he stared at Cain.

“Time for the second round,” the Deus Behemoth declared firmly.

Without further delay, Michael launched himself forward, his entire body blazing fiercely with newfound strength and radiance. Despite the daunting challenge, Cain showed neither hesitation nor fear. He immediately responded, charging forward with equal determination, his Shooting Star Dragon Halberd erupting violently with storm-light and scorching flames.

“BOOOOOOOOMMMM!”

Their clash resulted in a massive explosion, far exceeding their previous engagements. Yet this time, Cain found himself unable to maintain a stalemate.

Instead, the immense force behind Michael’s attack threw him violently backward. Now that Michael had regained his full strength, Cain simply could not match the overwhelming physical power of the Deus Behemoth.

Before Cain could fully regain control of his tumbling body, Michael appeared directly before him once more, a radiant fist flashing dangerously toward his face.

Utilizing the enhanced perception granted by The Flow, Cain barely dodged the fist at the last possible moment and countered swiftly with his halberd.

However, the Deus Behemoth moved with incredible speed and precision, effortlessly using his left forearm to block the weapon’s razor-sharp edge. In the same movement, Michael’s right fist surged forward again, slamming heavily into Cain’s chest, generating an explosion that sent Cain flying backward once again.

Burn marks immediately appeared across Cain’s chest, but they healed rapidly due to the regenerative might of the Royal Rebirth Mark. Unfortunately, Michael afforded him no reprieve and was already upon him yet again.

“Dammit!” Cain cursed inwardly, feeling immense pressure. His eyes ignited with fierce crimson flames, and he shouted loudly, invoking his ultimate transformation.

“Liberación Total!”

A surge of psychic power erupted around Cain as he merged completely with Lord of Conquest Leviathan, transforming into a colossal, monstrous being with claws capable of shattering moons. Without hesitation, Cain’s massive form lunged toward the Deus Behemoth, aiming a devastating claw strike at his enemy.

However, Michael’s confident smile never faltered. He raised both arms swiftly, conjuring a shield of intense golden radiance just as the massive claw descended.

Though the powerful blow sent him hurtling backward and caused his bones to tremble from the force, the tremendous vitality flooding through his body quickly stabilized him. With burning resolve, Michael’s eyes glowed fiercely with blue flames, and he too roared.

“Liberación Total!”

Michael transformed instantly into Azurel, End-Bringer of Light, his power skyrocketing immensely.

Lord of Conquest Leviathan and Azurel collided once more, their battle reaching an entirely new plateau of devastation. Each clash fractured the very fabric of reality, their destructive might echoing fiercely within the sea of oppressive miasma.

A delicate balance was re-established on the battlefield, neither entity able to decisively overwhelm the other, though Cain was far from pleased by this equilibrium.

Michael’s Liberación Total, despite his physical recovery, was not at full strength. ArchDeity Divine Sea’s gift had healed his wounds and replenished his energy but did nothing to restore his depleted Ego Wave, forcing Michael to ration his psychic power carefully.

Cain quickly understood the implications: their battle would inevitably become a prolonged stalemate. Once they exhausted their transformations and reverted to their normal forms, the advantage would tilt sharply toward Michael due to his superior base strength.

Cain’s face darkened into a deep frown as he contemplated this grim scenario, yet he saw no immediate solution to change this inevitable outcome.

Their battle continued relentlessly, two titanic entities locked in ferocious combat for hours, unleashing enough destructive energy to devastate entire worlds.

Lord of Conquest Leviathan wielded the Shooting Star Dragon Halberd with flawless precision, each blow carrying immense lethality. Yet Azurel responded in kind, exhibiting supreme martial prowess and an indestructibility inherited directly from Michael’s true form, deflecting Cain’s attacks with practiced ease.

Explosions of crimson fire and bursts of golden radiance illuminated the miasma-filled environment, their immense power capable of incinerating entire planets.

Cain fought with relentless aggression and ruthless determination, while Michael maintained strategic caution, emphasizing endurance and stability. Neither combatant could overwhelm the other definitively.

Finally, after nearly three hours of intense combat, their psychic energies were utterly drained, forcing both back into their original, smaller forms.

Without hesitation, Michael immediately resumed his ferocious assault, pushing Cain relentlessly with overwhelming power. Cain clenched his teeth in frustration, countering with all he had, but he simply could not match Michael’s strength and speed.

Each time Cain dodged an attack, another more powerful strike immediately followed, sending him crashing violently through the miasma. His bones cracked under the relentless assault, his energy barely sufficient to maintain the functions of his Pseudo-Immortal Body.

Yet even as death loomed ever closer, a confident and defiant smile slowly formed on Cain’s lips.

“Finally, I have been waiting for this for a very long time.” Despite his dire circumstances, Cain’s eyes glittered sharply, showing not despair but satisfaction as he felt the change taking place inside of him. “Time to step beyond the limit of humanity.”