569. Of Corruption
[Hellabomination - Lvl. 185]
I stared at the wild Prival Demon. It lood over hundreds of tis my size. It bore the skull of a savage dog as its face, and it had a pair of spindly arched bones as its wings. It had four arms that were each as long as its body. One of its clawed hands swung down, aiming straight for .
I dove out of the way before the attack could land. But even from afar, I felt the shockwave of the rippling air knock back. A pillar of lava and dust shot out of the ground just from the wild Prival Demons missed strike.
It turned to face as I narrowed my eyes. I recognized it. Or at least, I thought I did. Most Demons of the sa Subspecies looked similar, however there were usually tiny minutiae that regularly distinguished them from each other. And apart from the battle scars this [Hellabominations] wore, I noticed similar markings on its body that reminded of the [Helalbomination] that attacked at the start of Revelation.
Not just that but the horns that protruded horizontally out of its head I was almost entirely certain it was also the very sa [Hellabomination] that Belzu had nearly summoned to the Mortal Realm.
It was higher-leveled than . It had nearly killed twice now. And as I faced it down I smiled, baring my teeth.
Ti for round three, huh?
I raised my claw, pointing at the [Hellabomination] as it faced . It roared and unleashed a blast of blue flas. I activated [Divine Haste] and teleported out of the way right as the attack was about to reach . It was a massive cone that spread out for miles, devastating the world below.
It was a powerful blast. As expected from a Level 185 Prival Demon. The crevices and canyons spreading out into the distance were ripped apart. Even the magma boiling down beneath in rivers evaporated from the explosion.
However, the attack had completely missed . Even before the [Hellabomination] unhinged its jaws, I had already sensed the attack coming thanks to [Angelic Premonition]. I had teleported high above it, looking down with my claw still aid its way.
It spun around in anger, letting out a screech. But I just smirked.
[Sacred Hellfire].
The [Hellabomination] opened its mouth and it erupted into flas. I watched as the gold and gray fire burst out, lighting the wild Prival Demons skin afla. It reeled and let out a terrible screech. But even as it tried to claw out the [Sacred Hellfire], my Skill still persisted.
It was a Divine Skill. It drew from my Divine Essence, and it would have burned until it completely destroyed its target. Of course, the [Hellabomination] was resilient. It thrashed montarily in the air as it failed to shake off my attack. But I knew that my [Sacred Hellfire] alone couldnt take the Prival Demon out. All I needed was a monts distraction.
I raised my clawed hand towards the sky, taking in a deep breath.
[The Call of Armageddon].
A sphere of black flas coalesced right on the palm of my clawed hand. At first, a concentrated ball of magic. But then it began to lose its shape as I released it. All at once, it exploded. I flitted away, watching as a rain of black flas poured down onto the [Hellabomination].
The wild Prival Demon raised its head with a roar. It ignored the gold and gray flas burning on its face, before flying straight up and crashing into the outpouring of [The Call of Armageddon].
The black flas fell like shooting stars. Much larger than raindrops, but certainly not the sa size as a teor. The onslaught of attacks slowed the [Hellabomination]. It battered the wild Prival Demons skin. But that was it.
All [The Call of Armageddon] and [Sacred Hellfire] did was whittle down on the [Hellabomination]s defenses and slowed its approach to a crawl.
Now
I clapped my claws together, closing my eyes as the wild Prival Demon screeched. I began to forge a weapon out of [The Holy Flas]. It used to take forever to create a solid object with my fire creation. But now, I could construct a Divine Nebular Scythe in only a single minute.
I grinned as I drew back, spinning the iridescent weapon above my head. I looked back down at the [Hellabomination]. It unleashed a blast of blue flas into the air, engulfing [The Call of Armageddon]. Even though it was still burning, it turned its gaze towards . That of rage and anger.
I shook my head as I raised my Divine Nebular Scythe. I focused on the weapon I channeled my divinity and my aura into it. [Divine Strike] and [Draconic Fury] both wreathed iridescent blade, and I flew forward.
The [Hellabomination] reached as its claws shone with blue flas. It swung at , but I narrowly dodged the attack. I stuck close to its body, bringing down my Divine Nebular Scythe and digging deep into the Prival Demons body.
When I fought it back in the Mortal Realm, I had barely even been able to hurt it even with my Divine Essence empowering . But right now, I could cleanly cut its flesh open and spill its black blood over the Netherworld. It roared and spun around, trying to follow up with a second swing mid-air. And once again, I easily avoided its attack.
Thanks to [Divine Haste] and [Angelic Premonition], the [Hellabomination] could hardly hit . I continued to unleash a flurry of strikes with my Divine Nebular Scythe, empowering my attacks with [Divine Strike] and [Draconic Fury]. So the wild Prival Demon bled. I scarred its already battle-scarred body with my own onslaught of attacks. I continued doing this until my [Divine Haste] ran out, before I flew back.
However, as I tried to disengage, the [Hellabomination] sped up to catch . It stretched out one of its claws like it was trying to grab . But as it drew closer, I simply smirked and raised my Divine Nebular Scythe.
The gray and red aura coating the blade shimred brightly, before the image of a giant claw exploded out before the implosion of a silver ring followed it. I flew back with a grin, watching as the bloodied arm of the [Hellabomination] tumbled out of the sky. The wild Prival Demon screeched in pain as it clutched the missing limb.
I scoffed as I snapped my fingers.
Is that really all you got?
And six of my clones flashed into existence around . They giggled and laughed, charging at the [Hellabomination] as it reeled in place. They drew closer to the wild Prival Demon as I just watched
Only for the [Hellabomination]s entire body to flicker. I narrowed my eyes. I watched as a blue aura overca the wild Prival Demon, before it shot forward.
All at once, it struck down three of my clones. It moved so fast, and they were unprepared for its attack. It cut them down one after another with its burning claw, before moving onto the next to avoid the follow-up explosion.
My three remaining clones managed to dive out of the way in ti to avoid the [Hellabomination]s strikes. But when they circled around the wild Prival Demon to flank it, their blasts of flas missed. I watched as everything they threw went sailing off into the distance, completely missing their target.
I knew what was happening in an instant. I saw the way the [Hellabomination] shed my [Sacred Hellfire]. I watched as it easily evaded my clones like they werent even trying to hit it. And I knew
This was its Grand Skill.
I gritted my teeth, rember the last ti I had seen a [Hellabomination] use its Grand Skill. It was during the final battle to stop the grand ritual back in the Mortal Realm. And even though an entire army and multiple Elites were throwing their best Skills at it, the wild Prival Demon escaped unscathed for most of the battle. Until it was restrained by Ze-jai, and finished off by Clayton Skyshredder.
I didnt think I had a Skill that could restrain this [Hellabomination]. So I tried to let my clones encircle the wild Prival Demon to corner it. Unfortunately, they failed.
They were ripped apart one after another as I could only watch. I considered fleeing the scene, but I stopped myself. I wanted a challenge this was a challenge. I raised my Divine Nebular Scythe as the wild Prival Demon charged at .
The flas of [Divine Radiant Slash] began to wisp off the blade as I readied myself to strike down the [Hellabomination]. But as soon as it reached , I raised a hand, pointing to the sky.
[The World Of My Mind]!
The wild Prival Demon paused as invisible fractal panels began to encase us into a sphere. I trapped the both of us inside of a small arena there was barely enough space for the [Hellabomination] to move. I took in a deep breath and swung forward with a shout.
Stop!
[Intimidation] instantly made the [Hellabomination] freeze as I slashed down with my Divine Nebular Scythe. I had it I swung forward with everything I had.
[Divine Radian
And the [Hellabomination] jerked back. It moved instinctively, slipping past my attack. My eyes widened as it brought two of its burning claws down at . I winced as the attack ca, and it sent flying to the other side of my pocket space.
There was a flash of light. My vision blurred as I crashed into the fractal wall. I gasped, trying to get back up and I realized that I didnt feel any pain. I frowned as I tried to regain my bearings, only to blink when my vision didnt return to normal.
It was like the world around was distorted. A splash of colorful shards twisted around in a sphere. The veil cleared briefly to reveal the [Hellabomination] at the other side of the pocket space.
This is [Protection of the Corruption]?
I looked down at myself, staring at my claw. My figure seed to flicker even as I stood completely still. My spatial senses couldnt parse what was happening around , even though I could fully comprehend every inch of the confines of my pocket space.
A sense of calm seed to wash over as I looked back up to face the [Hellabomination]. It stared at , confused as its burning claws flickered with corruption. Like the wild Prival Demon was in pain. The flakes of distortion faded away, and I strode forward.
My veil of corruption accompanied as I nodded to myself.
I see now.
The [Hellabomination] roared, before charging at as I held its gaze. I didnt hesitate. I continued to calmly walk towards the wild Prival Demon. It reached and swung down with its burning claws, and the veil of corruption whipped out, deflecting the attack.
I watched as the [Hellabomination] stumbled back, screeching in pain. I realized this when I saw the wild Prival Demon standing there in confusion. My [Protection of the Corruption] didnt just protect it could be used as a weapon as well.
But that was the thing. The [Hellabomination]s Grand Skill should have protected it from all attacks thrown its way. Sohow, it didnt know to dodge the veil of corruption, even when it whipped out in a counter attack.
It confused the [Hellabomination]. And I was also puzzled at first. But I now understood what had happened
The Grand Skill could not protect against the corruption.
It was one of the corruptions intrinsic properties to function in a way that negated magic. And the [Hellabomination] was using magic. Not divinity, but regular magic. Which was why I could harm the wild Prival Demon using the corruption.
However, I only knew one other corrupted Skill that could help finish off the [Hellabomination]. I had never used it before. It was my newest Grand Skill. And I was going to activate it for the very first ti.
I raised a hand, aiming at the backing up [Hellabomination]s chest, even from the distance.
[Claw of Corruption].
I whispered. And I felt an invisible hand coalescing around the wild Prival Demons body. It tried to flap its wings to escape, but it was like its body was being crushed in my grip. Its figure began to distort as flakes of corruption wisped off its body. It screeched, unleashing a blast of blue flas at .
I twisted my clawed hand, and there was a crunch. The cascading corruption overwheld the [Hellabomination] as the blue flas dissipated. I blinked, staring at the balled-up form of the wild Prival Demon as it floated there before , wreathed in the corruption.
A notification resounded in my head as I could only stare.
Defeated [Hellabomination - Lvl. 185]!
More experience is awarded for defeating an enemy at least 20 levels above you!
Subspecies [Angelic Devil Princess] Level Up!
[Angelic Devil Princess Lvl. 164] -> [Angelic Devil Princess Lvl. 165]
Gained 5 Stat Points and 3 Skill Points!
Gained 1 Grand Skill Skill Point!
Class [Draconic Apprentice] Level Up!
[Draconic Apprentice - Lvl. 140] -> [Draconic Apprentice - Lvl. 141]
Gained 2 Secondary Skill Points!
Class [Draconic Apprentice] Level Up!
[Draconic Apprentice - Lvl. 141] -> [Draconic Apprentice - Lvl. 142]
Gained 2 Secondary Skill Points!
Huh. That was easier than I thought it would be.
It seed I won the rematch.
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