The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [137]

The Abyss Mages couldn’t comprehend why the Knights of Favonius had undergone such a transformation in such a short time.

The plan had been simple: exploit this attack to deal a devastating blow to the Knights, erode the Darknight Hero’s standing, and rob the Acting Grand Master of her command.

But now, their assault had produced the opposite outcome.

The remaining Knights had rallied, their disorganized ranks reforged into an unyielding force.

Where had this unexpected surge in strength come from?

No matter, the situation could still be salvaged.

"All it takes... is killing the otherworldly intruder."

One Abyss Mage, clutching a mass of black, mist-like energy, floated toward the Frostarm Lawachurl.

“This malice of the Archons was hard-earned by the Order,” the Mage hissed. “It had other uses… but for now, I’ll use it to end you!”

The Mage thrust the writhing black energy into the Frostarm Lawachurl’s head.

Jia Changjiang saw this and swung his battle axe at the Abyss Mage. The Frostarm Lawachurl, however, raised its arm to block the strike.

Its eyes, once blood-red with rage, now glowed with a sinister crimson as the malice took hold.

The axe bit deep into the exposed flesh of its arm, lodging firmly against its bone. Bright red blood streamed from the wound but crystallized into crimson ice, freezing the axe in place.

"Haha… if I take away your weapon," the Abyss Mage mocked, lowering its staff, "can you still wield your so-called strength?"

The Frostarm Lawachurl, seemingly immune to pain, heaved its trapped arm upward, lifting the battle axe along with it. With its free hand, it swung a massive fist directly at Jia Changjiang’s face.

The colossal blow, larger than Jia Changjiang’s head, landed with a sickening thud, the kind that made one question how any mortal could endure such force.

"ROAR—!!!"

Corrupted by the Archon’s malice, the Frostarm Lawachurl’s body pulsed with ominous energy. Dark lines etched themselves across its body as its already massive frame swelled further.

Gripping Jia Changjiang’s head in its enormous hand, the creature tightened its grip, roaring triumphantly toward the Mondstadt bridge.

“Jia Changjiang?!”
“Mr. Jax!”

Jean and Lumine cried out in alarm, their voices laced with worry as they watched Jia Changjiang seemingly trapped.

The display of the Frostarm Lawachurl’s newfound strength, fueled by malice, was both awe-inspiring and terrifying.

The Abyss Mage cackled. “So much for your bravado! You’re nothing after all! Hahaha…”

Commanding the Frostarm Lawachurl, the Mage sneered, "Crush him! Then destroy the Acting Grand Master and the Darknight Hero! Mondstadt will fall tonight!"

The Frostarm Lawachurl growled in compliance, preparing to squeeze the life out of Jia Changjiang. But no matter how hard it tried, its hand wouldn’t close further.

Confused, the monster looked down and saw Jia Changjiang forcing its fingers apart with sheer strength.

"Rrr?"

For the briefest moment, even the malice-clouded mind of the Frostarm Lawachurl registered surprise.

Though blood trickled from his nose and mouth, and the pressure had reddened his eyes, Jia Changjiang’s expression brimmed with uncontainable excitement.

"Archon malice, huh?" Jia Changjiang growled through clenched teeth.

"That’s it? You think this will kill me?"

With a surge of force, he pried the Lawachurl’s fingers apart and freed himself. Despite his comparatively small stature, Jia Changjiang exuded an overwhelming power.

"You Abyssal clowns keep calling me ‘otherworldly intruder’ like it means something," he spat, his voice tinged with anger.

"You think taking my weapon leaves me helpless?!"

With a voice filled with fury, Jia Changjiang bellowed: "I’m the Weapon Master!"

"I. Don’t. NEED. WEAPONS!!!"

The Frostarm Lawachurl suddenly felt its massive body lift off the ground. The Abyss Mage atop it was flung into the air, plummeting downward.

"Everything…"

On the bridge, the Knights of Favonius stared in disbelief as Jia Changjiang displayed an unparalleled feat of raw strength.

The Frostarm Lawachurl, towering and heavily armored, was now being wielded like a mere tool. Jia Changjiang leapt high into the air, taking the monster with him.

Cracks spiderwebbed across the ground beneath them as Jia Changjiang hurled the Lawachurl higher than the tumbling Abyss Mage.

“…is a weapon."

"If I want," Jia Changjiang roared, his voice echoing across the battlefield, "even YOU can be my weapon!"

"Now… TAKE THIS!!"

With a mad grin, he swung the Frostarm Lawachurl down with all his might, smashing it into the falling Abyss Mage.

“SMASH!!!”

The impact shook the earth as both the Lawachurl and the Mage crashed into the ground, leaving a massive crater. The Abyss Mage’s elemental shield shattered like a soap bubble, utterly destroyed.

But Jia Changjiang wasn’t done.

"Hahahahahaha!!!"

Laughing maniacally, he grabbed the battered Lawachurl again, swinging its immense body into the ground over and over. Each strike reverberated like thunder, scattering Hilichurls in every direction.

By the time he finished, the Abyss Mage was unrecognizable, its remains lost in the crater.

The battlefield fell into a stunned silence, save for Jia Changjiang’s triumphant laughter.

"I am the Weapon Master—Jia Changjiang!!!"

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T/N: This story is my favorite now...

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