A Contest of Ranged Attacks, Dragon vs. Dragon

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"Boom----!"

A powerful shockwave spread from the open ground before Kuoh Academy's school building, tearing up dirt and stones before crashing mercilessly into the barrier covering the entire academy.

"Boom boom boom boom boom----!"

Under the impact of that powerful force, the barrier separating Kuoh Academy from the outside world trembled slightly before withstanding the astonishing blast and absorbing all of the impact.

The barrier covering Kuoh Academy had been erected jointly by members of the devil, angel, and Fallen Angel factions.

Therefore, it could still withstand an impact of this level.

Without this barrier, the environment around Kuoh Academy would probably have been completely altered today.

"Hmph----!"

At the center of the impact, Vali, whose entire body was covered in pure white armor, let out a muffled grunt. With a flap of the light wings on his back, he swiftly retreated.

"Bang----!"

At the same time, the armor on Vali's right hand exploded, and the skin beneath it split open. Blood seeped out, staining Vali's palm crimson in the blink of an eye.

Even Vali's expression changed.

"It shattered the armor in a single blow?"

Just as Vali was shocked by this, the Devine Dividing on his back began flashing. A voice entered Vali's ears.

"Vali, be careful. The Red Dragon Emperor seems to possess a Dragon Slayer ability capable of inflicting tremendous damage on dragons. One mistake, and serious injury will be unavoidable."

Vali's expression settled. Light flashed in his hand, and pure white armor covered him once more.

"Then I'll try attacking with demonic power!"

Vali raised his hand, and dense light surged from it. It transformed into a bolt of lightning and shot violently toward Noah ahead.

But before