Brutality

"Embers of the Burned Dragon Legion! Surround this demon!"

"Aww—"

At the command of the imperial officers, hundreds of Wyvern roared and flapped their wings, attacking the Balor from different directions.

"Die! You dare insult your master!"

The White Dragon Tinia was also among the dragons. She spread her frosty white wings in the sky and pounced forward with bared teeth and claws.

"Ignorant crawler"

However, Leo merely growled, disdainfully watching the dragons that had surrounded him, and slowly opened his ferocious maw, from which white smoke and flames billowed.

Instantly, distorted whispers, desperate screams, and frantic roars poured out from within.

The chaotic sounds echoed in the sky, causing all living beings that heard them to tremble—it was the murmur of the Abyss, the blasphemous whisper! Blasphemous Words!

Instantly, the hundreds of Wyvern raised their heads, shook their heads, and let out painful howls.

They flapped their wings frantically, trying their best to maintain flight, but under the influence of this terrible sound, many of the Wyvern lost consciousness and fell directly from the sky.

"Damn it, what, what is this?"

Tinia was flying erratically high in the sky, but at this moment her expression was extremely painful, and she even felt like her teeth were about to be crushed.

In the end, she also collapsed to the side, and the huge dragon body crashed into the hillside next to her, causing dirt and rocks to fly everywhere.

"Charge! Dragon Roar Charge!"

Several Red Scale Conqueror circled in the sky, swooping down on Balor as they passed through the hurricane.

"Red Scale Conqueror?"

"Those annoying flies again."

However, the enormous demon merely raised its eyes slightly before casually swinging down the crackling Storm Greatsword in its hand.

"Boom!"

Bolts of lightning, as thick as a wrist, descended from the sky, their blinding light instantly engulfing the Wyvern Knight.

The next moment, the charred, smoky remains fell from the sky, the Wyvern and the knight Become One, their original shapes no longer recognizable.

"Monster Immobilization Spell!"

"Purification Arrow!"

"Crown of Stars!"

Dozens of spellcasters from the Empire raised their staffs in unison, unleashing various spells targeting demons.

Intense and dazzling light filled the sky, and hundreds of spells, including orbs of light, rays, Holy Flame, and chains, flew towards the Balor.

Meanwhile, the spell beacon indicated the location of the Balor, and the artillery legions behind the empire had already targeted it and were launching attacks and bombardments at the beacon's location.

"Whoosh—"

Accompanied by the shrill sound of artillery fire slicing through the air, terrifying Armor Piercing Shells, high-explosive shells, and Thermobaric Bomb poured out like raindrops.

Their trajectories converge in the sky, forming a concentrated barrage of firepower focused on a single point.

"Boom!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Instantly, flames from the explosion shot into the sky, intertwining with various magical lights to create a dazzling display of light and flame.

A massive mushroom cloud rose into the sky, scorching winds swept across the land, terrifying aftershocks made the earth tremble, and billowing smoke filled the sky.

The soldiers, officers, and spellcasters of the empire nervously raised their heads, gazing anxiously at the billowing gray smoke in the sky.

"It should be dead by now."

Is it over?

"Yes, that must be it! There's no way any living thing could survive such an explosion!"

"A monster like Keosius should not exist in the world."

The imperial family members were still shaken, and many felt their legs go weak.

After all, the Balor was too oppressive. The war weapons that the Empire was so proud of seemed so vulnerable in front of this terrible demon.

In just a few minutes, this Balor caused tens of thousands of casualties, destroyed more than a dozen Steam Tank, and killed several Terrain Dragon Beast.

Lonely as Snow gazed up at the smoke that blotted out the sun, and couldn't help but mutter to herself, "Something's not right. According to the 'no harm in smoke' principle..."

Sure enough, a low sneer first came from the sky, then the sound grew louder and louder, turning into a wild laugh.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"Weak and ineffective magic, laughable toys, is this all you have to offer?"

Instantly, the smoke billowed, and a massive black shadow emerged from it, finally revealing its true form—crimson skin, a strong demonic body, and enormous horns. This was none other than the Balor!

At this moment, his body was shrouded in a dark light membrane, upon which surged extremely chaotic Abyss power, easily annihilating all spells and explosions.

Leo continued to laugh wildly, flapping his enormous fleshy wings and stirring up a scorching, bloody wind as he flew high into the sky, looking down at the Empire Retinue with eyes full of ecstasy at the power he possessed.

"Do you see that? This is the power of the Abyss! And you—you are not worthy to be my enemy!"

"Die--"

With a fierce roar, Balor flapped its wings and swung its Storm Greatsword into the sky.

"Boom!"

A thunderous sound echoed across the wasteland, and a storm of thunder danced wildly in the clouds, instantly engulfing hundreds of Wyvern in the sky.

"Destroy--"

He roared again, wielding Flame Whip across the earth, carving deep, grotesque cracks.

The torrent of Abyss fire raged across the land, turning tens of thousands of imperial soldiers and Starfallers to ashes.

The Balor continued to fly forward, accompanied by a series of explosions and scorching flames, destroying everything in its path with devastation.

It suddenly raised its weapon, Flame Whip coiled around the Storm Greatsword, gathering power in the sky.

"Revenge--"

"Balor roared."

If this terrifying strike were to land, the Imperial Wall could very well be destroyed by this force.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"These mortals are finished!"

"We will slaughter them all!"

The demons behind them cheered wildly, their eyes filled with fanaticism, envy, or jealousy as they gazed at the Flame Demon in the sky.

Power, immense power.

This is the only thing the Abyss.

The demons surged forward relentlessly, launching another offensive. These demons seemed to already see the defenses breached, the city reduced to ruins, and blood flowing everywhere.

This is their Pure Land.

"The Dragon Lord is above all else!"

"Dragonkin Paladin, the time has come to prove your loyalty! Stand against this demon who blasphemes the Dragon Lord!"

Suddenly, a loud battle cry rang out, followed by the sound of orderly footsteps.

A knight clad in Crimson Gold armor and wielding a giant shield appeared before Balor.

Leo looked down at the resolute Paladin, his hoarse voice escaping his throat.

"Heh heh heh, Dragonkin Paladin, that Red Dragon's loyal hound."

Leo still remembered that years ago, when he was still a mortal, it was this very Lionheart Knight Order, which he considered the foundation of his being.

A deep hatred surged in Balor's eyes, and fury erupted from his murky pupils.

"But who gave you the audacity to appear before me!"

He flapped his wings, raised the Storm Greatsword in his hand, and swooped down with a terrifying, chilling aura.

Anthony gripped his spear, which was adorned with the fluttering banner, raised his massive shield, and shouted, "Dragon Vein Chain! Hold off this attack!"

Instantly, the blazing Dragon Vein Chain tightly bound together the hundreds of Dragonkin Paladin present.

Flames, symbolizing the power of the Red Dragon, surged within the chains, and fiery auras surrounded them.

At this moment, they resembled a crimson fortress.

All the Dragonkin Paladin raised their giant shields and stood guard intently, ready to meet the fierce onslaught of the fire demon.

"Boom!"

A deafening roar of thunder filled the air, and bolts of lightning as thick as a wrist struck down from the sky, hitting the raised giant shields.

Arcs of electricity crackled among the crowd, Dragonkin Paladin gritted their teeth and withstood the onslaught of lightning.

The next moment, Balor swung down the nearly ten-meter-long Storm Greatsword, unleashing a powerful strike imbued with endless lightning.

"For the Dragon Lord!"

Anthony stood at the forefront, his massive shield raised high, the Dragon Vein Chain on his body flashing with fire.

"Boom!"

The instant he came into contact with the thunderous strike, he and the elite Paladin beside him were sent flying backward.

A terrifying thunderstorm swept around, and blinding lightning crackled and sparked on the Dragonkin Paladin, leaving scorch marks.

The 150 men in the army shared the damage caused by the lightning and managed to barely withstand this terrible strike.

"How is that possible?"

Even Balor was somewhat surprised that these tiny mortals could actually block his attacks.

However, Leo soon revealed a ferocious smile again. He raised his right hand and lashed the Flame Whip across the ground with a loud crack.

"Smack!"

"Lucky but pathetic fellows, you might be able to withstand this once, but do you think you can withstand it a second time?"

Anthony drew the longsword from his back, a symbol of the authority of the Dragon Oath Temple, and roared hoarsely, the crimson dragon scales on his face bulging out.

"Enforcing order with an iron fist—"

"The Dragon Lord is above all else—"

"For the Embers of the Burned King!"

All the Dragonkin Paladin raised their weapons and shouted the oaths they had sworn.

Beneath their heavy helmets, their pupils, gleaming faintly, were filled with piety, even fanaticism.

"Roar--"

The long roar seemed to come from ancient times, echoing across the wasteland.

Above the battle formation, surging flames gradually converged, and a phantom dragon slowly flapped its wings, its pale golden pupils looking down at the Balor.

This is the Dragon Lord's Descent! Leo raised his head, and a look of panic unconsciously appeared on his hideous face.

"Keosius"

No, that's not right! It was just an illusion! You think you can fool me with that worm-like illusion? Damn mortals!

Balor suddenly shook his head and came to his senses. Then he flew into a rage and let out an angry roar.

Anthony raised his Flame Longsword high, guiding the will of the Dragonkin Paladin, and shouted in a deep voice, "Attack! The Dragon Lord has bestowed upon us the power of invincibility!"

The fiery dragon opened its massive maw once more, letting out a powerful roar, and flapped its broad wings as it flew towards the demon.

"Do you think something like this can stop me?"

"I will destroy this ridiculous phantom first, and then kill its real body!"

With a roar, Balor charged forward, wielding his Storm Greatsword and Flame Whip, unleashing scorching flames and terrifying lightning.

But the phantom of the Red Dragon raised its head and roared, its huge mouth like a vortex, sucking in all the flames and lightning, making its body even larger and more solid.

It also spews out bursts of black smoke, expelling it from its body—impurities from the Abyss.

The Red Dragon avatar created by [Dragon Lord's Descent] possesses some of the abilities of the Embers of the Burned Emperor, and can even be regarded as his avatar.

As the ruler of the elements, both thunder and fire will only make it more powerful.

"Damn it."

Balor grimace, flew rapidly upwards, brandishing his Storm Greatsword, and slashed horizontally at the neck of the Red Dragon avatar.

However, the Red Dragon flapped its wings and flew backward more than ten meters, easily dodging the slash.

"Aww!"

Then, it swooped down and plunged its burning claws into the Balor's shoulder, thus engaging it in a fierce battle in mid-air.

Balor struggled violently, flapping its fleshy wings and brandishing its weapons, finally managing to break free from the close-quarters combat.

"Damn mortal!"

I'm going to kill you all!

This time, Leo changed his strategy; he bypassed the Red Dragon's avatar and attacked its creator.

With a thunderous roar, Balor swooped down from the sky, attacking the Dragon Oath Paladin Legion on the ground, the lightning on his Storm Greatsword growing ever more dazzling.

All troubles will be solved once these pesky mortals are killed and the Red Dragon's legion is destroyed.

However, his wish was dashed once again.

"Roar--"

A frost swept from its side, instantly freezing half of Balor's wing.

A massive and robust Silver Dragon flew in from afar, flapping its bright, plate-like wings and opening its enormous mouth to spew out an extremely cold, frosty-white breath.

Balor activated the flames within its body, melting the frost and maintaining its balance in mid-air.

However, the next moment, accompanied by spatial fluctuations, a burly Ogre Mage appeared not far behind him, raising his adamantine staff and pointing it at him.

Lang Pu unhesitatingly unleashed the spell he had prepared long ago.

"Greater Devil Immobilization Spell!"

A pale red ray shot out from the staff, striking the Balor's body. The complex spell imprisoned the demon like a prison.

Several more arrays appeared on the ground, from which radiant chains flew out and wrapped around the massive body of the Balor.

The Balor was frozen in place, unable to move.

—The spellcasters of the Empire have been preparing for this moment for far too long.

Lang Pu shouted urgently, "Now! This demon is too powerful; I can't control it for long!"

Amidst swirling flames and dancing Mars, Flame Teleportation Gate tore through space, revealing several Dragon Pact Sorcerer high in the sky.

Misha stared at the frozen Balor, her beautiful golden eyes blazing with intense fire and filled with hatred.

The Dragon Pact Sorcerer around her were chanting incantations in low voices, transferring their energy into her body.

"Leo Bosk."

"You are a follower of the Revenge Devil, so are you prepared—"

Misha unfurled enormous fiery Dragon Wing behind her, her long crimson hair dancing wildly in the air.

"Are you ready for my revenge?"

She slowly raised her hand, and a dazzling light, like that of the sun, gathered in her palm.

"Boom--"