Chapter 661: 660. Start the performance
Having easily dealt with the Izumo duo, Lu Yao smiled faintly and said, "Mr. President, now that the aperitif is over, shall we proceed to the main course?"
Lincoln's prestige within the Federation was very high, and many dark-skinned werewolves immediately pointed at Lu Yao, cursing angrily:
"You son of a bitch, don't get cocky!"
"Your soul will wail under the Divine Axe!"
These werewolves, with their thick body hair and volatile tempers, began to transform mid-curse. Claws shot out, canine teeth intertwined, and muscles swelled, ripping through their suits to reveal a humanoid form with a wolf's head.
Meanwhile, President Lincoln took a deep breath, his bright and piercing eyes fixed upon Lu Yao as he declared, "Mr. Lu, as you wish!"
Thereupon, the "Cherry Blossom Divine Axe" instantly burst into dazzling brilliance, and a vague halo appeared behind his head, resembling a divine figure from a mural.
Lu Yao looked on in amazement, "Is this... an Innate Spirit Treasure of the Divine Path?"
The "Cherry Blossom Divine Axe" was evidently imbued with the collective faith and wishes of the entire Federation, transforming into a vast power that blessed Lincoln.
His disabled limbs instantly recovered, and he rose sharply from his wheelchair, spinning the Divine Axe like a propeller, then suavely grasping it firmly in his hand.
At this moment, surging power flowed through the President's body, blurring the air around him, and the halo behind his head pulsed with white light, giving him indeed the semblance of a deity.
From a distance, the Federation's populace shouted fervently, "The Divine Knight! It's the Divine Knight!"
Amidst the cheers and applause, Mr. President, holding the axe, pointed it straight at Lu Yao, bellowing, "Scoundrel! Receive the punishment of justice!"
No sooner had he spoken than a pair of wings made of light unfolded from his back, and on the spot, he performed a leaping chop toward Lu Yao!
"Heroic Strike!"
The Falling Petal Divine Axe, encased in a bright white halo, whistled through the air, sweeping down with ferocity!
The terrifying force behind the strike turned even the splitting air into a hurricane, tossing several vintage cars away like toys.
Envoys from countries such as England and France exchanged glances, realizing that the Federation was growing ever stronger and the Divine Axe's might had surpassed its former glory.
"Interesting."
Lu Yao grew a touch more serious, igniting the "Hegu Acupoint," also known as the "tiger's mouth," with his right hand, to meet the Divine Axe.
At the moment of contact between finger and blade, there was an explosive 'boom' and a gust of wind arose!
The horrific force from the Divine Axe transmitted to the ground beneath Lu Yao's feet, creating spiderweb-like cracks the size of a basketball court.
People covered their heads to dodge the fierce energy, and when the dust settled, they saw the mightily powerful Divine Axe... effortlessly pinched by Lu Yao's hand!?
Lincoln clenched his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, and his arms strained repeatedly, yet he couldn't pull it back!
The disparity in strength was plainly visible, and everyone was astounded!
However, Lu Yao too was somewhat surprised. The President's strength contained a will, clearly employing a technique similar to the "True Intent of the Martial Path."
He showed an intrigued expression, "The Cherry Blossom Divine Axe... can it enhance a disabled man into a 'Martial Saint'?"
The cultivation world across the globe was in decline, and even though this "Western Martial Saint" relied on an external item and had an unstable foundation, he was exceptional.
Moreover, the President's Martial Path True Intent, which at first glance seemed to be "righteousness," was now desperately trying to penetrate his body, obviously a toxin technique akin to the Blade of Freedom's.
Finding this novel, Lu Yao struck out with a ferocious left hook, landing on Lincoln's face.
The President was immediately sent flying, crashing into the main building of the White House, buried under rubble and stones.
"Mr. President!"
A few dark-skinned werewolves, their eyes filled with fury, rushed towards Lu Yao without any regard for their own safety, fearing he would further harm their President!
But Lu Yao made no further move.
Apart from testing his strength against these people before him, he also wanted to attempt to force out a "Primordial Ancestor"!
Only such an opponent would be worthy of a battle to sharpen both his body and mind. Sadly, what he faced now were merely some insignificant werewolves that didn't amount to much.
The werewolves charging at him were the butler to President Lincoln and an army brigadier general.
These were two formidable subhuman species with the strength of the Golden Body Level, their crimson eyes glaring as they howled and charged like a roaring high-speed train!
However, these two didn't possess Spirit Refining Stage abilities, and were even less a match than the combination from the Izumo Exile Government.
Lu Yao was so unconcerned that he didn't even bother to use any particular technique, and with his right hand ignited at the Nuclear Fusion Acupoint turning into a shadow, he struck with two "bang bang" impacts.
The two werewolves let out a canine wail, their bodies contorting and twisting as they flew backwards like two torn rags, each crashing into the west and east wings of the White House with thunderous booms.
After that, the Presidential Palace, a symbol of the Federation, was no more, leaving behind only a pile of white ruins.
And it was at this moment that Lincoln broke through the rubble burying him, leaping up and returning to the scene.
Under the power of the Divine Axe, Mr. President was unharmed.
He first looked sadly at the two loyal werewolves, then turned to the leaders of various countries, especially England and France, and said sternly,
"Gentlemen, this is not the time to stand by. Lu Yao has never used his full strength from beginning to end, and I don't think he will spare any of you!"
The great powers were not solidly unified; these people had been enjoying the spectacle, secretly cheering as the Federation suffered losses.
Chamberlain and Clementeau exchanged glances, both feeling that the Federation could afford to suffer even greater losses.
Their shameless demeanor was so repugnant that even Lu Yao couldn't bear to watch.
At that moment, Lu Yao ignited several Aperture Points, and the astonishing fluctuations of energy immediately drew the attention of everyone present.
"President Lincoln has a point. You'd better obey, or else..."
Lu Yao floated up into the air, raising his hand in the direction of the Capitol Building.
Even through his flesh, his arm emitted a fiery red glow, as if surging with magma,
With a thought, a "Fusion True Qi" compressed to the extreme, constrained by a magnetic field, formed a blazing red, basketball-sized sphere of energy, which was immediately launched.
Lincoln's face changed drastically, crying out in a lost voice, "No!!! Stop!!!"
The next second, a deafening thud came from the direction of the Capitol Building!
Amidst the shaking of the earth, a mushroom cloud enveloped in immense shockwaves slowly rose into the sky.
The might of the energy sphere was comparable to the explosion of tactical nuclear warheads; sand and stones flew amidst the chaos, and ordinary people were helplessly swept into the sky and vanished without a trace.
After the dust settled, only a giant pit with exposed soil remained in the one-kilometer radius centered on the Capitol Building.
The searing air made breathing difficult, and faint, lingering moans and cries reached everyone's ears.
Lu Yao looked towards the world leaders who were staring in shock, and said with a light chuckle,
"Insects, bring out all your strength to please me. Otherwise, I will level your capitals starting with London, one by one~"
Hearing this, as Prime Minister Einheit, Chamberlain lost all traces of his noble and elegant demeanor, his eyes turning crimson with emotion, "You madman!"
Clementeau and the others were even more ashen-faced, having never imagined things would escalate to this point! They had invited such a terrifying entity into their nations!
And Lincoln, having witnessed the tragic state of his own capital, had a voice that was distorted and out of tune, "Demon! What have you done..."
Lu Yao elegantly bowed in a Western salute and said, "At your service, as the host desires."
It then dawned on Lincoln that it was he who had invited and released the demon before him...
Lu Yao gestured with a hooked finger towards the people with faces pale as death, saying, "Insects, it's time to begin your performance. Give it your all!"