As the billowing dust began to settle, revealing the aftermath of the clash, Liang Kai stood at the very center of the array, his once vibrant and cunning expression replaced with a deathly pallor. His body trembled with exhaustion, his breaths shallow and labored. Drops of crimson stained his lips, evidence of the internal wounds he had suffered.
The immense strain on his body and the overwhelming power of the Heavenly Devil Killing Array had taken their toll on him.
The Heavenly Devil Killing Array is the ultimate formation of the Devil Court, designed for experts above the Divine Integration Realm. Only those who have reached the late stage of the Divine Integration Realm can harness its power, and its activation requires the collective effort of multiple individuals.
In the annals of history, there is a tale circulating that ten experts from the Devil Court, all at the late stage of the Divine Integration Realm, united their strength and employed this formidable array to vanquish an adversary who was at the middle stage of the Soul Alter Formation Realm.
While he had always been skeptical of such rumors, experiencing the might of the array today compelled him to reconsider. The array’s potential seemed to align with the stories, suggesting that there might be some truth to those legends.
Each movement was a struggle, every breath an agonizing gasp for air.
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He took a moment to steady himself, using every ounce of willpower to remain standing. Blood trickled down his forehead, matting his white hair against his sweat-soaked skin.
A slow, deliberate clap reverberated through the air, shattering the tense silence that had settled in the aftermath of the clash. Its echo seemed to carry a mixture of amusement and malice, stirring confusion within Liang Kai’s battered frame. He strained to locate the source of the sound, his blurred vision attempting to pierce through the haze of pain.
The woman with fiery crimson hair couldn’t contain her amusement, her laughter echoing through the air like a melodic symphony. Her vibrant locks seemed to dance with her mirth, radiating a fiery energy that mirrored her spirit. She gazed at Liang Kai, her eyes filled with both fascination and intrigue. "Oh, Zilech was indeed correct," she chuckled, her voice rich with curiosity, "You possess quite the extraordinary forbidden skill, my dear."
Zilech’s face twisted into an evil smile, his eyes gleaming with malice. His voice dripped with venom as he proposed his sinister plan. "How about we all attack him simultaneously? Let us ensure that nothing of him will remain, not even a trace."
A wave of anticipation filled the air as the proposition hung in the realm of possibilities. The tension intensified, casting a shadow over the scene as the woman Yachi’s laughter began to subside. She glanced at Zilech with a raised eyebrow, a hint of mischief dancing in her eyes.
"Zilech, my dear, always so eager for bloodshed," Yachi teased with a playful smirk. Tendrils of her vibrant hair fell across her face as she raised her hand delicately to brush them away. "But perhaps we can savor this a bit longer. After all, where’s the fun in rushing such an enchanting spectacle?"
Aebos joined in, his laughter blending with Yachi’s like a deep rumble of thunder. "Ah, Yachi makes a compelling point, Zilech," he chuckled. "I was just starting to enjoy the show. The sinuous dance of power and fate."
Yachi covered her hand delicately over her mouth, her eyes glinting with cruel delight. "Zilech, tell me, has he really slept with your wife? The way you’re so fixated on exacting revenge is rather intriguing."
Her words elicited a chuckle from Aebos, the other man present. His deep, rumbling laughter filled the tense silence, grating against Liang Kai’s ears like a menacing growl. "Indeed, Zilech. There must be some hidden history between you two for you to be so insistent on his demise. Pray, enlighten us."
Zilech’s smile faded slightly, simmering with impatience and a flicker of annoyance. His darkened expression revealed his impulsive and ruthless nature. "Enough of this futile banter. Let us waste no more time and end him," he snapped, his voice laced with a dangerous edge.
The two companions nodded, their gazes fixed on Liang Kai, their swords poised to activate the array once more. But before they could make their move, a sudden aberration disrupted their trajectory. A peculiar rune materialized out of thin air, bathed in a swirling kaleidoscope of radiant hues. Its appearance disrupted the delicate equilibrium of the array, rendering it impotent and incapable of being activated.
Shock and frustration twisted the features of the trio, their eyes widening in disbelief at the unexpected turn of events. Without hesitation, they rushed towards the array, their determination unyielding as they sought to rectify the situation. However, before they could reach their destination, the mysterious rune darted with an otherworldly swiftness.
It weaved through the air, rendering their desperate pursuit futile until it vanished within Liang Kai’s forehead. Instantly, the space around him began to distort and converge, forming a swirling vortex of shimmering energy. Within the blink of an eye, his figure disappeared from sight, leaving the trio dumbfounded and speechless, grappling to comprehend the inexplicable course of events that had unfolded before them.
Zilech’s face contorted into an expression of intense rage, his fist clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white. Anger burned behind his eyes, visible to all who dared to glance in his direction. Frustration danced in his voice as he addressed the two individuals beside him, his words leaving no room for misinterpretation.
"If only you had heeded my advice and launched the attack earlier," Zilech seethed, his voice dripping with contempt and disappointment. "We could have eliminated him by now, putting an end to this menace once and for all."
Yachi, with a disdainful smirk, retorted effortlessly, her voice thick with sarcasm, "Who do you think you’re trying to deceive? It’s highly likely that this entity has been lurking here all along, only revealing itself to us when it chose to." There was a hint of amusement in her tone, almost mocking Zilech’s suggestion.
Aebos, his expression displaying a cautious understanding, nodded in agreement with Yachi’s words. "While the raw power emanating from that runic symbol may not be formidable, the profound tranquility of the law aura it exudes is likely on par with a Soul Alter Formation Realm expert. Our feeble efforts won’t be enough to impede its advance."