Within this domain constructed from Authority, Hershakanus had not chosen to create an image resembling his true form. Instead, together with the surrounding environment, he projected the form of one of the strongest creature familiars in his territory—the Abyssal Lava Armored Dragon.
This Abyssal draconic species had a hard shell, a huge body, and immense, tenacious strength. It also possessed the innate ability to spew and manipulate lava and Sulfur vapor, as well as create small volcanoes.
Combined with its natural affinity for lava-aligned Magic Flow, this body allowed Hershakanus to release many powerful spells.
Moreover, constructing a Projection of his own familiar monster saved considerable time compared to directly creating a clone modeled after his true form, and it was less affected by the World Will.
Although Hershakanus looked incredibly hot-tempered, as a Pillar-level Demon of the Abyss, he was far from foolish!
Cross-world combat was a special situation. Hershakanus knew perfectly well what methods and means he had to employ to bring his strength into play to the greatest possible extent!
With his will invested in the body of the Abyssal Lava Armored Dragon, Hershakanus manipulated it into raising its hideous, terrifying head and opening its mouth, which was filled with sharp teeth.
"Boom—!"
Scalding Sulfur vapor and molten lava spewed forth, striking at White Sand and Potassium Chloride as they continued to fall through the air.
"I've got this!"
White Sand growled. The five-clawed dragon tattoo on his left arm lit up, and the phantom image of a true dragon appeared, coiling around the Guan Dao in his left hand.
The Guan Dao swept downward. Water surged from behind him, pouring over their heads like an entire sea collapsing and blocking the lava rushing toward them.
"What kind of ugly piece of trash dares call itself a