novelraw Chapter 378 - 379: War Begins!
Chapter 378 - 379: War Begins!
The demon army surged forward like a black tide, advancing slowly over the scorched earth.
The roars of low-tier demon beasts intertwined with the thud of heavy footsteps, creating an overwhelming sense of oppression.
Yet as they marched on, some keen-sensed members of the demon clan began to notice the strange aura ahead.
A half-step totem-level demon scout, with a tense expression, wove through the dense crowd to the central position, respectfully kneeling on one knee before a figure exuding terrifying demon power.
"Report, Commander! We’ve detected several unidentified energy fluctuations ahead, possibly enemies intercepting us!"
The demon clan leader turned his head slowly.
He was robust, with a pair of curving crimson demon horns atop his head, gleaming like metal.
Behind him, a pair of incomplete black wings added even more ferocity and murderous aura.
He was the supreme commander of this demon army, the strongest among the five Tier Three totem behemoths—
The Red-horned Demon Lord!
His power had reached the peak of Tier Three totem, just a step away from the legendary Tier Four.
"Enemies?"
The Red-horned Demon Lord curled his lips into an extremely disdainful sneer, his voice carrying a chill of murderous intent:
"In the face of the mighty power of our clan, what kind of existence is worthy of being called an ’enemy’?"
His confidence was absolute.
Across the entire alternate space, Tier One totem-level powerhouses could be counted on one hand.
Tier Two were even rarer, and as for Tier Three, besides Dragon Island and a few vicious beasts, there were no others.
Now, the forces gathered under his command were enough to sweep aside any power except Dragon Island.
His scarlet gaze pierced through the demonic qi, looking far ahead to the front of the team.
In his perception, there were only a handful of auras, the strongest barely Tier One totem, with even a faint Monarch-level energy response.
"Hah, ridiculous."
The Red-horned Demon Lord waved his hand contemptuously, as if shooing away flies.
"Send a few Tier Two totem commanders, along with some Tier One totem warriors, to clear them out."
"Make it quick, don’t delay the army’s advance."
To him, dealing with such small fry didn’t even require his Tier Three demon generals, thinking it somewhat overblown.
Little did he know that this seemingly insignificant arrangement played right into Aster Grant’s hand.
The order was swiftly issued.
Soon, four Tier Two totem-level demon commanders, leading nine Tier One totem elite demons, detached from the main force.
They charged towards the hill where Aster Grant and others stood, quickly surrounding them.
Surprisingly, even when heavily surrounded, Aster Grant and his group remained standing, making no move to break through or defend, as if stunned by the situation.
A Tier Two totem-level demon with bony wings sneered sharply:
"What? Too scared even to run when facing us noble demon warriors? How pathetic!"
"For them to gather this many totem-level warriors, it must have taken their entire race’s effort, right? The sorrow of a weak race is nothing more than this."
The demon powerhouses exchanged words, utterly dismissing Aster Grant’s group as lambs to the slaughter.
However, Aster Grant’s gaze fell upon these demon beings.
Originally, he thought they could provoke all the totem-level demons to surround them.
That way, if they could hold off for a moment, Vera could massacre the Monarch-level and half-step totem-level demons within the demon ranks.
Although energy-wise, it’s quite a gap from totem-level.
But...
The sheer numbers would surely raise his level to a significantly higher degree.
However, he didn’t expect the demons to be so careless, merely dispatching a few Tier Two demons to lead the assault.
In that case, his plan would have to change.
Killing one totem-level demon would yield energy equivalent to hundreds of Monarch-level beings.
And here...
Nine Tier One totems, and four Tier Two totems.
If he could slay them, his level would at least break through to Monarch Tier Five.
And with his level rising, Vera and Lazuli’s power would surely reach Tier Three totem.
However, there’s a condition.
That he must eliminate this group of totem-level demons in an extremely short time.
Otherwise...
If those Tier Three totems reacted and intervened in this battle.
His plan would fall apart.
Therefore, killing these totem-level demons....
It has to be fast!
Fast enough that the Tier Three totems can’t react!
To achieve this, he must go all out.
Aster Grant’s eyes grew heavy.
But battle intent also gleamed unceasingly in his gaze.
If he could win this battle,
Then...
His level would experience a tremendous boost.
He then slowly issued his command.
"Lilith, I’ll give you my full support shortly, and your job is to use the Blood Domain to trap these demons."
After Lilith kills the demons, he can’t gain energy.
Therefore, he intends only to have Lilith trap these demons.
And the real action...
Must be carried out by Lazuli and Vera!
And to instantly kill these demons at the first moment...
Aster Grant’s eyes suddenly flashed silver, with blood-red spiritual power also emerging from his body.
Simultaneously, golden Divine Patterns suddenly burst from his forehead, floating in the sky.
Aster Grant unleashed his full strength right from the start.
"Sovereign—Activate! Guardian! Slaughter!"
"Soul-devouring—Activate!"
"Divine Pattern—Activate!"
Three augmentations, without reservation, activated simultaneously!
An ocean-like vastness of spiritual power and enormous energy transformed into three beams of different colors, accurately enveloping Lazuli, Vera, and Lilith!
"Boom—!"
Receiving Aster Grant’s full support, the aura of the three beastbonds soared upward like skyrockets.
Instantly breaking through their original limits, reaching a level that left surrounding demons shaken!
"Destruction Angel Form—Open!"
Lazuli’s clear shout erupted, radiant golden light bursting forth, interweaving sacredness and destruction.
Behind her, a massive angel illusion became tangible, a giant sword of black flames forming in its hands.
"Life Elf Angel Form—Open!"
Vera’s green glow surged upwards, life aura merging with a hint of the Swarm King’s Devouring Law, transforming into a majestic elf illusion.
"Immortal Blood Body—Condense!"
Lilith’s hair danced wildly, the Blood Clan’s primal strength fully unleashed, ancient blood-red runes swirling around her, her aura deepening.
"Lilith, take action!"
Aster Grant’s roar echoed almost simultaneously.
Lilith’s hands formed seals, and crimson blood light centered on her, surging like a broken dam!
A massive, rune-embellished blood-red barrier suddenly formed, enveloping the thirteen totem-level demons and Aster Grant’s group entirely!
With Aster Grant’s support, Lilith’s power had now firmly stood at the threshold of Tier Three totem, trapping these Tier Two and Tier One demons for a moment wasn’t difficult!
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