The dark energy that had invaded Turbid Wine's mind was instantly dispelled, and the dark chains around his body dissolved beneath the holy light.
Bang
The chain in Bikas's hand snapped. The violent power of holy light even scorched his fingers. With a howl of pain, Bikas stared fearfully at the holy light energy that completely countered him and said, "Th-this is impossible. This is the power only seen when an ancient Holy Light Spirit descends. How could a human gain the recognition of an ancient Holy Light Spirit? Impossible."
Mons and Zarha also revealed fearful expressions as they looked at Turbid Wine in the air. Countless Holy Light Spirits appeared around him, transforming the area within five kilometers into a world of holy light. They danced and cheered around Turbid Wine.
The demons below grimaced in disgust when the holy light shone on them. The demons standing behind Bikas and the others, closest to Turbid Wine, felt stabbing pain all over their bodies.
Holy light harmed demons much like sulfuric acid terrified humans. Even the slightest contact corroded huge portions of their bodies, and not even the regenerative abilities demons took such pride in could restore the damaged areas to their original state.
"Retreat! It's an ancient-grade Holy Light Spirit!"
"Run! I don't want to die!"
The demons feared nothing when fighting humans, but they had no chance whatsoever against holy light. One after another, they turned and fled toward the valley entrance, away from the holy light.
"Damn it." Bikas looked at Turbid Wine unwillingly. He had been about to torture Turbid Wine to death, yet at the final moment, his opponent had gained the protection of an ancient Holy Light Spirit. He shouted, "Retreat! Everyone, fall back to the valley entrance. Kill him after he completes