Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Traverser Missions Appear One After Another!
Senju Hashirama activated his live broadcast, and everyone in the chat group could see him standing in a modern city.
Senju Hashirama: "The Traverser Space has assigned me a mission to kill Sebastian Shaw for Magneto."
Sebastian Shaw's expression turned sour as he spoke in the chat group: "Group Leader, is this world actually real?"
Lucas: "Not necessarily! The Traverser Space likely created a virtual world. Reincarnators have mentioned this before. The Traverser Space isn't some lightweight entity—it possesses the capability to generate virtual worlds."
Senju Tobirama: "Judging by the world's name, this must depict the X-Men's founding. I recall Group Leader mentioning that our worlds' past and future exist merely as stories in other realms' perspectives."
Uchiha Madara: "Clearly, this story's protagonists are Eric and Charles, with our Sebastian Shaw serving as the villain."
Sebastian Shaw: "What's wrong with being the villain? You're hardly a paragon of virtue yourself, Uchiha Madara. Besides, don't underestimate me, Senju Hashirama—you may not be my equal."
Senju Hashirama: "That's irrelevant—I'll discover the truth through combat. I'm curious about everyone's actual strength within the chat group. Though we've sparred before, those encounters occurred under abnormal conditions."
Uchiha Madara: "Hashirama, does your current state differ from before?"
Senju Hashirama: "Perhaps it's the Traverser Space's influence. I feel identical to my living self now. However, I sense that upon death, the chat group system would likely reclaim me."
Howard Stark: "Enough idle chatter—locate Sebastian Shaw promptly! Your current state permits injury, correct?"
Senju Hashirama: "Indeed! This condition is ideal. That immortal, invulnerable state felt distinctly unnatural."
Uchiha Madara: "With your exceptional physique, shouldn't you adapt most readily to an immortal form?"
Sebastian Shaw: "Though your mission involves killing my counterpart, I won't conflate myself with that version. Since you wish to witness my true capabilities, I'll oblige!"
Senju Hashirama: "You're offering assistance?"
Sebastian Shaw: "What else? Without my help, when would you find me? During my lifetime, my whereabouts remained consistently mysterious."
Senju Hashirama: "Fair point. Please inform me of your location!"
Sebastian Shaw: "First determine the timeframe in your world, then I can direct you to my location during that period. Remember, I was never alone while alive."
Uchiha Madara: "So you'll have powerful allies nearby? Unacceptable—this violates combat fairness."
Senju Hashirama: "No matter! I'll devise a strategy to neutralize Sebastian Shaw's subordinates before engaging him directly."
Sebastian Shaw: "I certainly hope so! Though your chances seem minimal. Neither I nor my subordinates are pushovers. You intend to handle my people? Try not to fall victim to our combined efforts first."
Yang God World
While monitoring Senju Hashirama's situation, Lucas observed Xiao Chen's battle with the Terror God King through a spatial rift. The evenly matched opponents fought intensely, approaching a decisive phase.
After prolonged combat, both combatants neared exhaustion. The Terror God King, resigned to his situation, prepared to escape using deception.
"Damn madman!" the God King of Terror cursed inwardly. In his assessment, Xiao Chen could only be a mindless lunatic.
How else could one explain Xiao Chen's willingness to engage in such bloody combat without hesitation? The God King feared continuing—one misstep would prove fatal.
Having just escaped his millennia-long imprisonment, he hadn't even savored his newfound freedom. How could he perish alongside this stranger?
Compared to survival, his dignity as a God-King meant nothing.
BOOM!
The Terror God King, attempting to escape the independent space with a feint, crashed violently against the spatial barrier.
"Damn it!" The Terror God King reacted with shock and fury—someone had manipulated this space.
"Die!" Seeing his opponent blocked by the barrier, Xiao Chen charged forward with his bloody axe without uttering another word.
"Excellent, Xiao Chen is about to breakthrough!"
"It seems the bloodline power you bestowed upon him has proven effective. It expanded his potential and accelerated his training progression."
Lucas observed Xiao Chen's performance with evident satisfaction.
Xiao Xuan smiled. "When entering the tomb with him, I collected several energy cores. I sealed those cores within his body as resources for his eventual breakthrough."
Lucas shook his head. "I can perceive the energy sealed within him. Insufficient energy prevented his immediate breakthrough. I'll provide assistance!"
Lucas flipped his palm, materializing the Immortal Monument. With a swift strike, he transformed it into a luminous streamer that entered Xiao Chen's body.
Instantly, Xiao Chen's power surged exponentially. The energy cores within his body shattered, converting into massive energy to facilitate his breakthrough.
Breaking through instantaneously, Xiao Chen released a skyward scream. The giant axe in his hand descended unceremoniously.
"Immortal Monument!" The Terror God King shrieked. Nothing inspired greater hatred in him than this Immortal Monument that had nearly consumed him.
The Monument's appearance triggered the formation within the independent space, unleashing overwhelming force upon the Terror God King.
The blood-colored axe cleaved the Terror God King in two, while the Immortal Monument suppressed him. Brilliant light erupted from the Monument, steadily converting the Terror God King's body into pure vitality.
"The Terror God's flesh and blood possess mystical properties, serving as promotional energy. Absorb this vitality—it will replace the Immortal Monument as your power source. The Monument itself, being a component of the King of Artifacts, cannot be gifted to you."
Lucas's voice lingered as Xiao Chen assumed a cross-legged meditation posture, diligently refining the Terror God King's body...
In the Chat Group
Sebastian Shaw, having determined the timeframe, identified his historical location and shared this information with Senju Hashirama, urging him to confront his counterpart promptly.
Senju Tobirama: "Brother, consider seeking Charles and Eric's assistance. Since the other Sebastian Shaw has allies, you should secure your own."
Sebastian Shaw: "You expect Charles and Eric to counterbalance my subordinates? Absurd! They aren't Senju Hashirama's followers—why would they obey his directives?"
Senju Hashirama: "Precisely! Eric harbors such profound hatred for Sebastian Shaw that cooperation seems impossible. Encountering Sebastian Shaw would trigger Eric's immediate lethal response."
Lucas: "This requires careful deliberation. Remember, Senju Hashirama's mission involves killing Sebastian Shaw for Magneto. If Magneto personally eliminates Sebastian Shaw, Senju Hashirama's mission fails."
Senju Hashirama: "No concern necessary—I'll manage independently. However, unfamiliarity with the terrain means locating Sebastian Shaw might require time."
Lucas: "By then, it may be too late. Wait—I'll dispatch a clone to assist you."
Sebastian Shaw: "Group Leader, your clone won't help Senju Hashirama against me, will it?"
Lucas: "Rest assured! My clone will merely guide him there before vanishing. Senju Hashirama, will you charge directly or scout first and develop tactics?"
Senju Hashirama: "After reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, I'll formulate a strategy. It's been years since I've undertaken such operations—no reckless advances!"
Sebastian Shaw: "Such arrogance? Exercise caution."
Senju Hashirama: "My knowledge of this world is limited, making intelligence-based tactical formulation somewhat inappropriate here."
Uchiha Madara: "Don't be deceived by Hashirama's carefree demeanor—he's no fool. When we once competed in cliff-climbing, he feigned disorientation to secure advantage. I've recognized his tactics since then."
Sword God Ryuma: "What about other traversers? I received a mission too, though mine seems mundane: travel to the Pirate World, defeat Mihawk the Hawkeye, and claim the world's greatest swordsman title."
Gengetsu Hōzuki: "I haven't initiated action yet, but it's inconsequential. The Traverser Mall contains too many valuable items, and configuring them optimally requires consideration. I'll address it when time permits."
Sebastian Shaw: "My situation remains static. I prefer witnessing Senju Hashirama's confrontation with my counterpart before commencing my own mission. Damn! My assignment has appeared—visit Thor 3's world to protect Thor's eyes."
Uchiha Madara: "No mission has manifested for me yet, though I sense its imminent arrival. We entered the Traverser Space nearly simultaneously, so our first missions should emerge within similar timeframes."
Senju Hashirama: "I've located Sebastian Shaw and his associates!"
Senju Hashirama, viewing the cruise ship docked at the harbor before him, clasped his hands together excitedly: "Wood Style: Birth of the Tree World!"