The King Of Warriors novel (Jared Chance) novel Chapter 5445

"Arrogant wretch!" one of the Quartet Celestial Guards barked, stepping forward as thunder peeled behind his words. "Ms. Dusko, allow me to show this fiend exactly how sharp the temple's sword can cut."

Onneas inclined her head. "Go. Let him taste the weight of the Celestial Palace."

The guard flickered—one heartbeat, he was at Onneas' side, the next he materialized before Soul Devourer, spear driving straight for the demon's chest. A tidal roar of sanctified energy surged from the weapon, promising to shatter more than flesh.

Shock flashed across Soul Devourer's face. Black miasma erupted from his core and congealed into a jagged shield, desperate to blunt the holy thrust.

Boom!

Light and shadow collided in an explosive wave that cratered the plaza, stone tiles dropping into the earth like dominoes.

The guard's spear ricocheted, forcing him back several paces. Sweat pearled across his paling skin. Across from him, Soul Devourer shuddered, a smear of inky blood sliding from one corner of his mouth.

"A mere guard and yet that strong?" The demon's yellow eyes widened, equal parts awe and fury. "I truly underestimated Celestial Palace's hatchlings."

Yet the truth gnawed at him. Although he could still vaporize most level six cultivators with a gesture, facing a Celestial Guard from level right—an elite already rooted in the Human Immortal Realm Level Five—was beginning to tax the ragged edges of his half-mended power.

He had to buy time. Only when his new body finished condensing would everything—heaven, earth, even death itself—lose its power to frighten him.

Once that moment arrived, he could stand unfazed even before cultivators from level nine.

The Celestial Guard snarled, lunging again at Soul Devourer. His golden spear carved blazing arcs through the air. Each shimmering after-image felt as heavy as a mountain.

Soul Devourer dared not meet those blows head-on. He weaved aside, swirling pitch-black demonic aura that lashed back like barbed whips.

Gold light and obsidian haze collided above the capital. Thunderous impacts ripped rooftops apart and split the flagstones below into bottomless chasms.

Clang!

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