A sharp crack rang out, and the Bone Shield gave a mournful cry.
Its spiritual radiance instantly dimmed as it was blasted away, several fine cracks spreading across its surface. The tremendous force also drove the dark figure, who had hastily risen, downward, plunging both his feet straight into the ground!
In that lightning-fast instant, with his previous force spent, fresh strength not yet gathered, and his movements restrained-
"Hiss!"
The lightning streak formed by the Azure Gold Flying Sword struck first despite moving later, seizing with unerring precision the opening he had exposed while resisting the enormous seal. It pierced his magical barrier in an instant.
He twisted rapidly to dodge, but was still too late. The Flying Sword entered through his back and emerged from his chest!
A spray of warm blood followed!
"Aaargh!"
The dark figure let out a piercing scream. His body shuddered violently, and his gathered magical power immediately scattered.
Almost simultaneously, the ice spears, fire serpents, and vines conjured by those several second-tier Talismans reached him! Stripped of effective defenses, he was instantly engulfed by their raging spell energy!
"Rumble!"
Ice crystals shattered, flames raged, and vines entwined!
A succession of explosions and energy shocks ravaged the area. Dust mingled with spiritual radiance and surged skyward, obscuring everything from view.
Lin Changheng had already retreated to a safe distance. He watched the center of the explosion expressionlessly and guided the Black Seal Platform back with a hand seal. It hovered before him, spinning swiftly, ready to counter a dying struggle or deliver the final blow.
The dust slowly cleared.
A sizable pit had appeared, surrounded by ruined vegetation and utter devastation.
The dark figure lay collapsed at the bottom, his entire body charred and his clothes shredded. Frost, burns, and marks from strangling vines