"I say, don't look at me like that. Our target is that big guy, why are you all staring at me?"
Tartaglia said, somewhat speechless. His teammates didn't seem very bright. What should he do? He was waiting for advice online, and it was urgent.
"We're not looking at you. We're looking at the guy behind you. Don't flatter yourself, as if we care about you."
The Seventh Harbinger mercilessly exposed them. All their gazes were fixed on Lu Ze, especially the young girl, Columbia, though she didn't seem to be looking anymore.
Because she appeared to have her eyes closed, or perhaps squinting. Ah, whatever, that wasn't important. The important thing was that Lu Ze had now made it onto the Fatui's list of individuals not to be trifled with.
As for who else was on the list? Since the list had just been established, Lu Ze was currently the only one on it.
Realizing he had indeed been overthinking things, Tartaglia gave an awkward smile and quietly moved from his original position.
"I really don't know why Her Majesty the Queen ordered us to fight this behemoth. My vacation... it's gone just like that. It's so painful."
He grumbled softly, looking at the pseudo-god Otto floating high above. He suddenly had the urge to stomp on him, though he suspected he'd be crushed the moment they clashed.
Meanwhile, ships from the nations of Natlan and Fontaine also sailed slowly into view. Their target was also the pseudo-god Otto.
The Pyro Archon, with a fierce demeanor, carried her greatsword on her shoulder, appearing impatient. She was eager to engage the pseudo-god Otto in battle, for as the God of War, her reputation was not for naught.
On the other side, the Hydro Archon sat with an air of arrogance on a golden throne, occupying the highest position. As the God of Judgment, she craved judgment, and at every trial, she would relish every moment of the process.
The previous Hydro Archon, who had once sought to judge the gods, had long since disappeared from this world.
At this very moment, the Seven Archons of the mortal realm were reunited, their sole target being the pseudo-god Otto.
The war between Otto and the Seven Gods commenced.
The Pyro Archon struck first, leaping high from her ship. Her greatsword ignited with flames, and she swung it down, aiming for the pseudo-god Otto's head.
However, he extended his right hand, catching the greatsword with a single hand. He then swung it forcefully, slamming it onto the ice and creating a gaping hole.
He fell into the sea, but in the next instant.
Countless streams of water surged from the hole, as if imbued with sentience. They intertwined around the pseudo-god Otto, and then, one after another, water vortexes struck him.
"Sumeru Sunrise!"
A familiar voice rang out. Lu Ze's brow furrowed slightly. Enveloped by the water vortexes, he could see nothing of what the pseudo-god Otto was doing within.
But in the next moment, six flying swords pierced through the water vortexes, rapidly heading towards the Hydro Archon. She immediately submerged herself, attempting to evade them.
Yet, the six flying swords seemed to possess a tracking ability, relentlessly pursuing her. After a short escape, the Hydro Archon smiled slightly and slammed her hand down, conjuring a Hydro elemental shield.
In the water, she could command hundreds, even thousands, of Hydro elements. No matter how powerful the attack, as long as the shield sustained damage, she could immediately repair it, making it virtually invincible.
The water immediately began to churn violently. After a while, the Hydro Archon flew out, clutching her left arm. Though injured, her wound was healing at a visible rate.
Suddenly, a colossal hand wielding a blade slashed towards the pseudo-god Otto. Observing the immense hand appearing in the sky, everyone recognized it as the Raiden Shogun's signature skill, Musou no Hitotachi.
The pseudo-god Otto pressed his arms together, blocking the lightning blade with the back of his hands. After two seconds, he exerted force, shattering the lightning blade instantly.
"Manifestation of Obsession!"
The Hydro Archon, who had been momentarily dazed, suddenly found a golden chain wrapped around her waist, its other end connected to the pseudo-god Otto.
With a powerful tug, the Hydro Archon was pulled forward. Fortunately, she reacted swiftly, transforming into a puddle of water and returning to the sea.
A green arrow shot out from an unknown origin, splitting into three. The three flying arrows detonated in the air, forming three large wind eyes, with the pseudo-god Otto at their center.
Feeling his body immobilized, the pseudo-god Otto prepared to act when he saw a colossal meteor hurtling towards his face.
Meanwhile, the Pyro Archon, who had stealthily moved behind him, caused her greatsword to erupt in crimson flames. She attacked from both front and back.
Combined with his inability to move, this coordinated maneuver was well-executed.
The greatsword struck the pseudo-god Otto's waist, but instead of splitting him in two, it was forcefully blocked.
Just as he was about to retaliate, he was petrified the next moment.
Subsequently, a verdant palace appeared in the sky. Countless vines sprouted from the water and surged upwards, forcibly dragging the petrified pseudo-god Otto into the depths.
A frost butterfly appeared on the battlefield, transforming into a tall woman in the next instant. Her regal aura permeated the entire area, and her graceful figure, coupled with a blue cape, made her truly resemble a queen of the north.
She tapped her staff, and the already thin ice sheet instantly became a vast expanse of frozen solid. The pseudo-god Otto, who had just been dragged into the water, was immediately encased in ice.
The Seven Archons, it had to be said, were very adept at teamwork. But was it truly effective?
The figures of the Seven Archons stood on the ice, their brows furrowed as they gazed at the frozen pseudo-god Otto. Logically, it shouldn't have ended so easily.
Yet, those around them believed the battle should be over, for these were the Seven Archons, each adorned in divine robes, with every color representing a different element.
Some began to cheer exuberantly, while others embraced in joy, for the feeling of surviving a great peril was truly wonderful.
However, Lu Ze, at some unknown point, had stepped onto the void and arrived directly above the pseudo-god Otto, silently observing his frozen face.
Suddenly, a colossal clock appeared on the ice surface. Lu Ze, as if sensing something, urgently exclaimed:
"Run! You cannot withstand this!"
Hearing his words, Raiden Ei paused slightly. She placed great trust in Lu Ze's judgment and immediately took flight, intending to escape.
But, countless golden chains suddenly erupted from the previously calm ice surface, binding all seven Archons together.
"Shak-ra-van-da!"