The Sage of Corruption

"How is that possible!"

The Sage of Corruption stared in astonishment at the sudden attack of the Hero of the South, never expecting that the Hero of the South, resurrected in a mechanical body, could break through his prized Killing Magic.

Seeing the approaching Hero of the South, the Sage of Corruption calmly unleashed Hexagonal Defense Magic. The all-around Defensive Magic blocked the Hero of the South's twin sword strikes. At the same time, his body was sent flying dozens of meters by the recoil, followed by a series of attacks from Himmel and Eize.

In his swollen-muscled state, Himmel's stamina could only be described as monstrous. As the Bootleg Holy Sword was swung dozens of times in succession, the protective shield on the Sage of Corruption began to crack, and he was sent flying into the sky. Eize then unleashed a heavy slash, completely shattering the Sage of Corruption's defensive shield.

"Ten-hit combo of Killing Magic!"

The Sage of Corruption had been blasted into the sky, reached out and unleashed several Killing Magic that hurtled towards Himmel and Eize. He was now fleeing in terror, determined to kill everyone in his path.

That was a dark, killing ray as thick as a five-meter-long pillar. What was called Normal Attack in later generations was practically a dimensional reduction attack in this modern version. However, it was facing Warrior without Defensive Magic, which was equivalent to running barefoot, and it didn't care whether you had any real injuries or not.

With the speed-enhancing Goddess Magic Heiter, Eize and Himmel skillfully dodged the Dark Killing Ray of the Sage of Corruption. If they had been hit by that kind of Killing Magic at close range, they might have actually died instantly.

The Hero of the South unleashed Mana Laser Beams to defend against the Killing Magic. Hundreds of Mana Laser Beams collided with several Killing Magic, creating a tremendous roar. A look of surprise flashed across the Sage of Corruption's face. The Hero of the South was actually able to use laser particle beams formed from Mana energy as an attack, which was indeed a revolutionary attack magic.

"What wondrous magic and body! Hero of the South, you've encountered a truly formidable human."

The Sage of Corruption couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, which made Li Yan, who was watching the show from high above, smile faintly. Sure enough, geniuses appreciate each other. He never expected that a mere Demons could actually acquire his Mana technology.

"Young Master, I never expected that the Sage of Corruption, that genius Demons, would actually know how to praise people."

A slight look of surprise crossed Solitär's face. She crossed her arms, leaned against Li Yan's shoulder, and a mysterious blush flashed across her face.

"Indeed, that old stubborn man actually praised human magic. You know, he's the most arrogant of all, relying on his status as a genius."

Aura spoke calmly. She had previously exchanged magical views with the Sage of Corruption, who looked down on her Obedience Magic mocked it for being powerless against the Mana, immortal beings.

Li Yan stroked Aura's head as if petting a kitten, watching Heiter below as Priest engaged in close combat. Li Yan couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Would Heiter change the combat value of the Priest profession? If Heiter and the Priest emphasized the importance of physical strength, would future Priest become all muscle Priest?

"Himmel!"

"Heiter!"

The two exchanged a glance, their bodies surging with power, their clothes bursting open to reveal their bulging muscles and devilish faces, making Eize's scalp tingle.

"The power of youth, the invincible spirit!"

The two, unleashing their Angel Forms, doubled their power. It was their most confident form, and no Demons could survive in it.

Eize stared in shock, his envy filled with admiration for the bulging muscles. How long would it take to develop such a devilish physique? It couldn't be achieved through mere perseverance and hard work.

"Himmel, Eize, Heiter, attack together! The damage from his split-type Killing Magic isn't as strong anymore; it's enough for us to close the gap."

The Hero of the South hovered in mid-air, his figure rapidly attacking the Sage of Corruption. On the land, Himmel and Heiter launched a two-pronged attack, while Eize, as the front line, directly attacked the Sage of Corruption.

"I'm not so easily killed!"

The Sage of Corruption's lips curled slightly upwards, and several magic circles of Killing Magic appeared around him. Previously, he had only split the Killing Magic to facilitate group attacks, but now, he unleashed several Killing Magic at once.

"Oh no! Himmel and the others are in danger!"

Seeing the Sage of Corruption's intention, Frieren gently nudged his arm. Li Yan shook his head to clear his mind from the JoJo-inspired Frieren illusion, feeling a sense of relief. Fortunately, Frieren was lazy and didn't train with Himmel and the others; otherwise, he really wouldn't have been able to look at the muscular Frieren the same way.

"Senior brother!"

Frieren gave another gentle push, and several Killing Magic attacks from below were about to land on Himmel and the others. If they hit, their lives would be completely extinguished.

"Okay, okay, I saw it."

Li Yan sighed softly, and instantly moved in front of Himmel and the others. A giant Hexagonal Defense Magic crystal suddenly unfolded, blocking all of the Sage of Corruption's attacks.

"Huh? Space Magic? Who are you? How could anyone in this world possibly withstand my Killing Magic?"

The Sage of Corruption frowned as he looked at the Shield Li Yan had released. Upon observing the magical trajectory within the Shield, he was startled.

"How is that possible? This is a defensive Shield designed specifically to defend against my Killing Magic."

The Sage of Corruption stared intently at the large-scale Defensive Magic unleashed by Li Yan, and couldn't help but feel alarmed.

"Black Hole Annihilation!"

Li Yan showed no mercy; when his opponent used Killing Magic to attack, he directly retaliated with Black Hole Annihilation.

An elliptical black hole suddenly appeared. The Sage of Corruption had already noticed that Li Yan was not someone to be trifled with. When he tried to escape, the suction force of the black hole made him completely unable to move.

"Normal Attack Magic!"

With the Sage of Corruption completely immobilized, Li Yan indifferently unleashed the Killing Magic the Sage of Corruption had just used. With just one glance, Li Yan saw through the magical trajectory within it; there was no other reason than that it looked familiar and he had studied it before.

It's like watching an art film; there will always be parts that leave a deep impression on you, whether it's the grand scale, the elaborate artistic movements, or a scene that disgusts you.

The Sage of Corruption, caught in the black hole's gravity like a sitting duck, was ultimately pierced through by Normal Attack Magic. The Black Hole Annihilation him, sucking him in and turning him into Mana particles that drifted into the air.

"It's over... So strong..."

Himmel watched cautiously. From the moment her Godfather suddenly appeared to the moment Godfather instantly killed his opponent, only a few seconds had passed.

"Master, it seems I'm falling behind the times. Losing my eyes has slightly reduced my combat effectiveness, and I still haven't mastered this mechanical body very well."

The Hero of the South couldn't help but sigh. Although this mechanical body was powerful, he hadn't yet truly mastered it, and there were still many details he hadn't grasped in terms of combat.

Heiter silently approached and cast healing Goddess Magic on Himmel and Eize to restore their injuries. Even the aftershocks of their battle with the Sage of Corruption had caused them considerable harm.

"It's alright, take your time. The Sage of Corruption is just your first stepping stone. Besides, I'm just passing by; I don't have any intention of saving or helping you."

Li Yan smiled lightly and waved goodbye.

"There's one more thing... Master, why did I...?"

Before the Hero of the South could speak, Li Yan teleported away from his spot, causing the Hero of the South to stop speaking and slowly utter the words after a long while.

"Why am I suddenly so popular? Almost every village I visit has kids asking for my autograph. Even though I haven't defeated the Demon King yet, it's like I've already become a hero."

Himmel and Heiter exchanged a glance. Eize put away the paper and pen in his hand. Actually, after traveling for so long, he had always wanted to get an autograph.

"My dream is to become Naruto. I've always been one to speak my mind. This is my path to Naruto, the Hero of the South!" The Uzumaki Hero of the South said, standing on the billboard.

[The Naruto movie is officially showing in theaters! Uchiha Li Yan wants to destroy the world for the sake of the already deceased Uchiha Flamme...]

The Hero of the South, passing through the Small Town, stared blankly, while Himmel and Heiter's eyes flashed with excitement; they hadn't expected their godfather to be in a movie.

Eize was slightly taken aback. Today was the day the Naruto movie was released. He wondered if this Small Town had a movie theater.