CHAPTER 647: CHAPTER 644: THE FINAL HINT

"The Origin of Species" provided a rapid restoration of vitality to heal the wounds.

However, even with spells aiding in the healing of injuries, the destruction and paralysis caused by the lightning still had a huge impact on Ronald.

It should be noted that Ronald’s reaction speed was far from ordinary.

In the instant the lightning struck, he had reset the defense of "Guardian Angel" several times in succession.

It could even be said that,

had he been one defense short just now,

the immense destructive power of the lightning would have been enough to outpace the healing effect of "The Origin of Species"...

He struggled to regain control of his body from the paralysis.

Ronald locked his gaze on the artificial deity and said in a strained, low voice,

"Starting from the relationship between the entire earth and the sky, it will begin to constitute our understanding..."

As Ronald gradually put distance between himself and the artificial deity,

the artificial deity did not rush to pursue.

First, it flew a few meters up, then it looked down at Ronald with a condescending attitude and said,

"How does it feel, human?"

"The taste of thunder must be wonderful, right?"

"..."

Breathing heavily, Ronald countered,

"This power, did you mimic my last spell?"

In fact, Ronald had felt a vague sense of familiarity with the magic of the spell when it attacked.

It was similar to the feeling when he had used the "Rain Mist Divine Hammer" to repel the artificial deity during the Springs Typhoon incident on an overseas island.

Looking at the artificial deity’s now arrogant demeanor,

such an association naturally arose.

"Hahaha—"

The artificial deity laughed.

At that moment, any trace of divinity on its face completely faded, revealing the arrogance of successful revenge.

"What else could you expect?"

"How dare you launch such an attack on me, did you think you wouldn’t have to pay a price!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the artificial deity raised its severed right hand toward Ronald.

Magic wrapped around it, transforming into pale-pink flesh buds and white bones, and then skins and blood vessels followed in succession. In less than five seconds, a perfectly intact arm reappeared on the wrist of the artificial deity.

With a cruel smile on its face,

the artificial deity’s red pupils fixed on Ronald, and it swung its newly repaired arm towards him.

Crack—

In an instant, dazzling lightning shot from the artificial deity’s hand.

Compared to the initial attack, this second assault launched by the entity was even more terrifying in its intensity. The thick lightning almost completely enveloped Ronald’s figure.

Even with the protection of "Guardian Angel,"

facing such an attack, it was absolutely impossible for Ronald to withstand it!

No matter the speed, power, or range...

From any angle you considered it, Ronald’s fate had only one outcome—death!

Snap!

The speed of the lightning was already incredibly fast.

After flickering through the air and illuminating the night sky, the shimmering electric light quickly disappeared.

Then...

The artificial deity’s expression froze.

Because, in its original position, Ronald still stood repairing the injuries from the first attack, his eyes locked on it.

From any angle,

there was no sign that Ronald had been injured in this attack!

"..."

The artificial deity was very puzzled.

The casters and wizards watching the battle were equally so.

In the eyes of these beings with exceptional sensory abilities, Ronald hadn’t even emitted a significant magic fluctuation that usually comes with activating a spell. Under such circumstances, how could he possibly have withstood that attack and emerged completely unscathed?

"..."

Beneath everyone’s confusion.

The only one privy to the situation was naturally Ronald himself.

While feeling his injuries gradually heal, he even found the time to mockingly address the artificial deity opposite him:

"The taste of this thunder is indeed quite good."

"Come on, keep it going!"

He tried to verbally incite the artificial deity.

Meanwhile, Ronald was secretly relieved.

He knew he had no chance of withstanding such an attack.

But at that critical moment, Ronald had successfully completed the incantation, activating a spell from "Astronomy Master"—"Measure Length."

Usually, Ronald used this spell to close the distance with his enemies, then to launch a point-blank assault, making it an excellent weapon for that purpose.

But if one abandoned the offensive mindset.

Then in practice, the uses of this spell went far beyond just attacking.

For example, just after Ronald had finished the incantation, he defined the relative distance between himself and the artificial deity as "infinitely long."

From that point on.

Even if the power of the thunder were stronger, its range wider, its speed faster!

In the face of infinite distance, it would inevitably fade from vigor to weakness, ultimately dissipating into nothingness.

"..."

Silence fell—

On one side, Ronald, who was still healing; on the other, the artificial deity with a hardened gaze, the two confronted each other mid-air in a deadlock where no one acted.

The artificial deity knew its thunder could not harm Ronald.

And Ronald also understood that his attacks were largely ineffective against the artificial deity.

Several seconds passed.

The artificial deity’s crimson eyes suddenly turned emotionless, and its tone became chillingly indifferent:

"Since that’s the case, let them have a try first."

"..."

As soon as the words were out, the artificial deity swung its hand again.

The unmatched thunder bypassed Ronald in an instant, then descended upon the crowd of Springs casters.

Boom—

Not to mention those who were instantly killed, under such a powerful attack, some casters were even directly ignited in midair!

They didn’t even have the time to scream.

The newly established defensive line was completely shattered by this strike.

The artificial deity’s thinking was straightforward.

If it couldn’t kill Ronald immediately, then it would target the casters behind him!

Ronald in the air was dumbstruck as well.

Such an outcome could be said to carry a great deal of his responsibility.

During the Time Retrospection he had witnessed, the artificial deity definitely did not possess a spell like thunder.

Without a doubt.

It was because of his presence.

This thing managed to mimic the power of the "Rain Mist Divine Hammer" with some spell.

But at this very moment, Ronald’s offensive methods indeed could not harm the artificial deity.

Could it really be that he should flee from here...

Leaving these Springs casters as sacrificial pawns?

Above the sea loomed the Barrier Mountain Wizard army, while along the shore lurked the enormous sea monster hidden underwater.

How should he choose, to deal with such a complicated and difficult situation?

...

At that very moment of intense conflict.

A magic power that seemed to have thought and life emerged from the blue map model in Ronald’s pocket and then vanished into the air.

"..."

"Hehe—"

Such a distinctly characteristic magic power served as a reminder.

That was enough.

Ronald shook his head with a smile, recalling the words Catherine left him after using the Complete Technique on that night in the "Infinite Negative Realm"—

"Remember, it’s crucial to make the right choice at the necessary moment."

"This is very important for everything!"