Green Underworld Great Sage was sent flying backward.
After all, he was an old monster of the Lamp-Lighting Realm. Though that kick had caught him completely off guard, he still managed to force out a breath of energy midair and twist his waist, trying to halt his momentum before the steps.
But he had truly underestimated the power of that kick... He couldn't stop at all!
Only when both feet came down hard on the steps—
Vmmm—
Silver-violet lightning suddenly flared from deep within the mist.
"This..."
Green Underworld Great Sage's pupils shuddered. Every hair on his body stood on end.
Before he could react—
"Roar—!!!"
A dragon's roar, wrapped in rolling heavenly might, exploded from the mist.
Then—
Violet lightning went wild, silver serpents darting everywhere.
A Purple Dragon Shadow, dozens of yards long, took shape amid the lightning. It opened its jaws and spat out countless bolts.
"Aaaah!!!"
Even Green Underworld Great Sage, a being of the Lamp-Lighting Realm, was utterly helpless before it.
In the blink of an eye, his life force was about to give out!
At that critical moment—
A green lamp ignited between his brows.
He valued his life, after all. Though unwilling, he had no choice but to spend one of his Lamp-Lighting chances against such terrifying lightning.
Brilliant green light blazed. His body, already charred to a crisp, rapidly recovered within its glow.
Green Underworld Great Sage's face was deathly pale, his eyes filled with terror. He didn't dare linger another moment.
He stumbled and crawled down the steps, in no way resembling the Great Sage he had been moments ago.
The great hall fell utterly silent.
Every demon stared, dumbfounded.
A Lamp-Lighting Great Sage had just been forced to use up one of his Lamp-Lighting chances?!
Just how dangerous was the