Chapter 978: Clash of Power!
Judgment Demon Sovereign had never encountered someone who so blatantly ignored him.
But he had no way to act right now.
The cast time was one full minute.
During the cast, he couldn't attack—only defend or evade.
Normally…
Any opponent seeing him channel this skill would try to interrupt it.
After all, the skill's effect was extremely powerful.
Many world-class powerhouses had suffered from it in the past, forced to retreat before the cast finished.
In truth…
Judgment Demon Sovereign's current goal was to drive the non-specialist back.
He'd realized something was off.
Ten Thousand Blades Demon Sovereign was in a bad state.
Very bad.
His HP kept dropping, even with frantic healing—he just couldn't recover.
At this rate, he'd die.
Worse yet…
No one knew if he could even resurrect!
The skill suppressed healing, and possibly even countered resurrection magic.
That's why Judgment Demon Sovereign used the skill—to force Ling Zhan to retreat.
So Ten Thousand Blades could return to the city and purge the black flames.
Then resume fighting.
After all, they were on defense, and the allied armies were the attackers.
The defending side typically had the advantage.
Especially since the Heavenly Demon Capital was heavily fortified.
So Judgment Demon Sovereign wanted to play it safe—this non-specialist was too unpredictable, and he still didn't know how Ten Thousand Blades was shot.
However…
What he never expected was…
This supposedly devastating killer move meant nothing to that non-specialist!
This…
Left him stunned.
"Ten Thousand Blades! Keep yourself alive! I can't help you now!"
Thirty seconds remained on the cast.
Ten Thousand Blades had to survive on his own.
"Fine! Relax! Even with less than half my HP, that non-specialist brat is no threat to me!"
Ten Thousand Blades' hoarse voice was filled with rage.
Judgment was confused.
Ten Thousand Blades was just plain furious and bewildered.
He had never been wounded by a mere level 180 non-specialist!
He was Ten Thousand Blades Demon Sovereign!
And yet that brat dared try to finish him off? Ridiculous!
With that in mind…
He couldn't even be bothered to dodge—he just charged forward with two black magic swords bathed in demon miasma.
Buzz!!
Ling Zhan's twin pistols transformed into a black flame-imbued battle spear.
'Emerald Moon Spear'!
Originally a three-star divine weapon.
Its jade-like form was flawless and translucent; its effect: hit the same spot three times to trigger 'Execute.'
That effect could instantly remove 40% of the target's HP.
Meaning with Ten Thousand Blades' current HP, one trigger would likely kill him.
The black flames didn't radiate heat, but they made Ten Thousand Blades feel real danger.
He knew…
That same flame was what was still burning him alive inside.
He couldn't afford to be touched.
But…
Ling Zhan had a way to make sure he was.
Swish!!
When they were still 100 meters apart, Ling Zhan suddenly thrust his spear!
'Piercing Death Thorn'!
'Poison Coating'!
'Plague Corrosion'!
'Starburst'!
'Heavy Strike Boost'!
…
Naturally, the spear came with a bunch of added effects.
The skill had a cool name—Gunspear users loved it pre-2nd class advancement.
Its damage multiplier was high.
Among starter skills, it ranked very well.
BOOM!!
The Emerald Moon Spear erupted in dazzling green light.
That light extended the spear's range instantly across the 100-meter gap!
"Hmph!"
Ten Thousand Blades showed no fear—he crossed his swords before him.
Then slashed forward!
Swish!!
A terrifying black cross-shaped sword beam surged forth to meet the spear light!
BOOM!!
In the shocked eyes of all watching, the two attacks collided in an earth-shaking blast.
"Is this what a clash between world-class fighters looks like?"
"Terrifying!"
Demon-Slaying and Amethyst Legion members stood frozen.
The ground in front of the Heavenly Demon Capital shattered completely.
Even the capital's magical barrier trembled violently.
Luckily, the shield was extremely durable, crafted by the Demon clan specifically to withstand world-class attacks. Despite the tremor, it didn't break.
Inside the Heavenly Demon Capital, Demon Emperors, Generals, and Soldiers all stared in awe.
They were equally stunned by the majestic clash.
The impact even tore apart the layered demon clouds in the sky.
Revealing the void-star field beyond the Ten Thousand Demons Continent.
The planet's core wasn't solid—but hollow.
Inside the hollow core was endless void.
And yet…
The clash between Ling Zhan and Ten Thousand Blades wasn't over.
Despite bleeding out, Ten Thousand Blades still fought savagely—living up to his title.
His twin swords unleashed dimensional slashes, shredding the battlefield and warping space.
Every sweep of Ling Zhan's spear launched black flame arcs, turning the battlefield into a burning void.
Their clash proved their stats were almost evenly matched.
Which only made Ten Thousand Blades—and everyone else—more shocked.