A Considerable Gap

The dark green Great Demon saw that it had succeeded, landing its blow, then spun around and fled with astonishing speed. Even Green Hill Lord's flash of white light struck empty air.

As it sped away in a streak of light, the Monster glanced back and saw Black Python Spirit's headless corpse. The severed edge was smooth as a mirror. The body shriveled at a visible rate, its enormous demonic aura draining away. In fewer than several breaths, it had turned into a skeleton, a ghastly, bone-white sight.

"Demon-Slaying Platform!"

To establish the Demon Court, there naturally could not be grace without punishment. Though this Demon-Slaying Platform had not yet been completed and only a blade embryo had formed, it was already terrifying and fearsome.

Black Python Spirit was a Great Demon, yet it had possessed no power to resist. As it slew Black Python Spirit, it also devoured all its vitality, transforming it into spiritual energy for the Dragon Palace.

And yet, its head had been deliberately left intact.

The Great Demon lowered its head slightly and looked at the other Monsters' heads. Their eyes were wide open, still showing the disbelief and terror they had felt when the blade descended upon them.

Before death, no one could remain calm. These heads had been left behind as a warning to those who came after.

"But no matter what, I succeeded. My patient lurking was not in vain!"

"I wonder whether there are any other Monsters who followed us here. But no matter how many there are, or whether they share my purpose, they are too late!"

"My Thunder Pellet can only be used at close range, but its attack power is immense. Even a Great Demon would be severely wounded by a hit from this close. And the Dragon