Chapter 375: [ Sphinx’ Riddle ]

But Allen wasn’t done yet. This is the best opportunity to immobilize the Mummy Lord!

... And so, the combo starts!!

Allen slams his hands on the ground and cried out, “Imperial Desert Funeral!!” Bam!!

The sand shook and a huge concave appeared where the Mummy Lord was at.

“And this, Deathpiea!!”

Grumble --!!!

Bang!!

Dark clouds rolled over the sky, bringing sudden darkness in the entire place. For a moment, everything seemed to have come to a stop. Even the wind holds its breath.

Crackle! A streak of hot silver splits the sky.

As if showing its anger, a thunderous sound echoed in the entire desert.

Thunder rumbled in the distance and a bolt of lightning cracked the dimmed dark sky into two. Jagged flashes of pure light cast a glow against the monochromatic background.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The sky vibrated strongly.

Lightning started raining down on the land below.

“Mamaragan!!”

BAM!!!

The lightning flashed --like a serpent of brilliant light sent to bite the earth. It then struck the place where Allen was standing. The sky shook with the cry of the thunder as Allen howled into the sky, like a wolf howling and the power inside of him grown manic.

Bang! Bang! Bang!!

Lightning bolts much larger and more powerful than normal lightning bolts started striking the ground, most were concentrated on the place where the Mummy Lord fell.

As Allen was demonstrating his overwhelming power, a sharp tingling sensation struck his spine. This is…!?

A demonic smile appeared on his face. “Shinra Tensei!!”

The moment a shadow appeared behind him, Allen had already accumulated a large amount of power and a large-scale Shinra Tensei occurred.

Similar to the one used by Pain to destroy Konoha --everything around Allen, including the shadow that had sneak behind him, all was pushed away, creating a huge crater, with him as the center.

Using the power that he had received from the lightning bolt, Allen used all of it to create a large-scale Shinra Tensei.

The shadow that had sneaked behind him took the full brunt of the attack and was blown away like a ragged doll.

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Looking at the destruction he had caused, Allen humped in satisfaction. However, this wasn’t the end, Allen was certain that the Mummy Lord wouldn’t be ended with just simple(?) attacks like this.

“This power…”

“This unbelievable. I thought he was the God of thunder but that extremely strong gravity magic… just who is he?!”

The Deities stared at Allen who was slowly descending on the ground in shock and awe.

Allen’s demonstration of power really made them see him in a new light.

That kind of destructive power was something only Peak Mid Rank Deities possess and yet, seeing the youth’s appearance, isn’t he even younger than their great-grandsons…?!

Even if he was immortal, an innate ability only possesses by High Gods and those special existences but, wouldn't appearance still somewhat change?

Even those with aspect such as eternally young, their aura would still be completely different from those real young people.

But the one in front of them...

Allen’s aura was extremely fresh and young; as bright as the sun and fresh as the morning dew.

The entire group of Gods was so shocked that they completely retreated in defeat ---dumbstruck.

This, this was simply….

Immediately, they involuntarily shivered. As Mid ranked Gods, they had been continuously shocked by this freakish youth. They could only sigh emotionally in their hearts.

If his aura didn’t lie to them nor did they have any mistakes, Allen’s physical age and his extraordinary power really made them felt terrified.

Among the younger generations, Allen had already reached the summit. No one would be able to threaten his position as the number one among them. Even their prided descendants can’t hold a candle to this terrifying youth.

Now, the question is, what clan has the ability to nurture such a young hero…?

Bang!! A piled up rubble at the very edge of the crater suddenly exploded.

Seeing the figure that was struggling to stand up amidst the rubbles and debris, Allen’s eyes condensed.

He rapidly flicked his finger and several blades and swords materialize in the air.

Wooosh. It then shot out with a whistling sound as it flew forwards like bolts of lightning. The blades sliced through space and cut apart the Mummy Lord’s hands with an unbelievable speed!

Puff!

Both the Mummy Lord’s hands were torn to shreds; his wrists were broken in half. Strangely enough, there was no blood spurting out.

With both hands broken, he was sent flying into the sky when a lightning dragon rushed towards him.

“Ah ah ah ah!”

The Mummy Lord screamed in anguish.

Allen coldly snorted and waved his hand. A tornado formed in the air as black iron sands swirled like living tentacles.

Puchi –!! Several black iron sand tentacles coiled around the Mummy Lord, piercing through his body without giving him any time to respond or react.

Allen was about to chased the finish the Mummy Lord when suddenly, BAM!! A massive figure descended in front of him.

The rubbles and sands scattered like trash as the woman with a feline-like body made up of sands glared down at Allen.

Sphinx!

“Young Hero as mighty as the Ancient War Gods… truly fascinating. However, your advancement won’t continue much further."

"If you want to proceed and cut down my master, then show me that your intelligence was as mighty as your power."

"If not then your death will come much faster…!!” The Sphinx's voice thundered in the desert as she looked down at Allen with a demonic grin.

“… …” Allen frowned but he waited.

Then it started ---

“What we caught, we threw away,

What we didn’t catch, we keep,

What did we keep?”

The Sphinx started giving out riddles while glaring down at Allen. She looks as if she was prepared to swat Allen away the moment he gives out a wrong answer.

This is… Allen’s brows twitched. This riddle… If I’m not mistaken, isn’t this the written in Homer’s death.

“… Its lice,” Allen raised his head and answered. His expression extremely smug it annoyed the Sphinx.

“… …” The Sphinx's arm paused. “…correct,” she seemed to be unwilling to say the word, 'correct;.

“Voiceless it cries,

Wingless flutters,

Toothless bites,

Mouthless mutters.”

Allen’s fingers shook. A smile suffused his lips. This time it was easy as well…

It was the riddle spoken between Bilbo Baggins and Gollum in the movie, ‘The Hobbit’ Of course, as a fan of the movie, how can Allen overlook it and even forgotten the answer…

“The Wind,”

GRRR!! The Sphinx growled in anger and she slams her leg at the spot just beside Allen. “… Correct,”

She took a deep breath and pulled out her leg. “Last question, answer correctly or face your destruction.”

“It is greater than God and more evil than the devil.

The poor have it, the rich need it and if you eat it you’ll die.

What is it?”

This riddle… Allen’s eyes narrowed. It’s a bit familiar but Allen can’t remember what the answer was.

“Now, state the answer or face my anger!!” Bam!! The Sphinx paw slam towards Allen but Allen had already disappeared.

Tsk –Allen clicked his tongue in annoyance. Damn it. He turned towards the Mummy Lord who was slowly recovering and yet he was here, still besieged by the Sphinx.

Just one push and the Mummy Lord will soon face its end and yet… this damn bastard!!

Bluish-white sparks flew out from Allen’s hand.

“Damn it! I don’t have time for this nonsense!!!” Allen gritted his teeth. “

With an incredible roar, sparks flew from Allen’s hand. In an instant, an electrical spear flew straight for the Sphinx.

Bang!! A huge chunk of the Sphinx body was blown away. However, the Sphinx only snickered and continued her attack at Allen while her body slowly recovered.

This isn’t good! The Sphinx body was made up of sands so it would just regenerate no matter how much he destroyed it. He would just be wasting his strength.

Allen transformed into lightning and disappeared but the moment he reappeared, the Sphinx was there, attacking him. No matter where he goes, the Sphinx seemed to know where he will be going.

Allen turned towards the Gods but they were just standing from the distance, watching him. These bastards!!!

Allen was about to yell at them when he felt someone behind them.

The Sphinx.

Bang!! Allen felt his body rammed into a truck as he was swatted by its large paw.

His logia body seemed to have stopped working.

At this moment a fishy smell suddenly rushed up his throat, and red, fresh blood splurged out of his mouth.

Damn it! No choice…

It is greater than God and more evil than the devil.

What is greater than Gods…? What is more evil than the devil…?

The poor have it, the rich need it and if you eat it you’ll die.

The poor have it… the rich need it and if you eat it you’ll die…?

Damn it, what the heck is the answer…!!!

Allen took a deep breath as he evaded the Sphinx attacks. He was panicking for the first time. Like student being called by the teacher but doesn't know the answer to the question.

It was extremely irritating at the same time... very embarrassing!!

Wait, this riddle… suddenly, something struck Allen.

What is greater than Gods?

What is more evil than the devil…?

This first statement… is absurd… isn’t it?

Is there even greater than the God? In addition, is there more evil than the wicked devils…?

Huh…?! That’s it… it’s nothing! There’s nothing greater than God!! If one just think about it calmly. That should be it!!

Confirming the second problem… The poor have it… the rich need it and if you eat it you’ll die. The poor have nothing in which the rich don’t have it. If you eat nothing… then, of course, you will die!!!

That’s it!!!

The answer to the question... had been found!!