Chapter 1698: Turning Point
Setting up the deceleration field, Yang Yu dodged Bar’s sharp sword thrusting towards him, then pierced through Demon Bar’s body again with a sword, releasing thick black energy.
After this strike, Demon Bar no longer actively healed his wounds.
The black energy flowing from his wound was also part of his Strength, although using this part of Strength would deplete his power, he couldn’t care less now.
A large amount of black sank into the ground, equally opening a powerful deceleration Magic Array.
Bar forcibly adjusted Yang Yu’s Speed, pulling it back to the same level as his own.
But this couldn’t solve the situation where he was now fighting against many with few.
The Holy Light enveloping before him had not yet faded, and Bar made up his mind to crash into it, dragging his body.
Bits of Holy Light bombarded his body, fine stinging pains emanated from all over, yet Bar didn’t frown even a bit, his hand wielding a black weapon transformed into a giant axe, smashing towards Yang Yu’s head.
Red spikes densely crawled up the Shield, Yang Yu adjusted his stance, steadily catching Bar’s gigantic axe.
Red current traveled from the contact point of the axe and Shield, crawling up Bar’s arm, stinging his black body.
Yang Yu’s reaction was exactly what Bar wanted!
At the instant Yang Yu caught the enormous axe, several black shadows emerged from behind Yang Yu, transformed into the semblance of Demon Bar, simultaneously attacking Yang Yu from eight directions.
Since Yang Yu intended to outnumber to overpower, he would do the same!
Countless illusions struck from behind, yet Yang Yu was not at all panicked.
Observing every illusion’s movement clearly, Yang Yu began his performance right before Demon Bar.
Not needing to use [Heavenly Step], meant Yang Yu could devote more focus and computation towards Attack and defense.
Although Bar could do the same, most of his battles with angels were aerial, with rare occasions of ground combat.
This destined Bar to suffer a significant disadvantage in ground battles.
Several demon illusions coordinated with each other, drawing weapons from the swirling black behind, each releasing abilities.
Finding the flaw among them, Yang Yu’s nimble form maneuvered swiftly among the demon illusions, attacking at just the right places, continuing the Passive mode.
The side effect of [Breaking Cauldrons and Sinking Boats], even after a long time, Yang Yu still couldn’t fully adapt.
Yang Yu intended to resolve the battle within these brief few seconds, which is why he used [Breaking Cauldrons and Sinking Boats].
Whether he could kill Bar within these seconds depended on whether Bar would use that move.
Bar driven by demon illusions attacked again, while Yang Yu once more showcased agile maneuvers, dodging the illusions one by one.
The black saber thrusted head-on, Bar tried to dodge, but ultimately couldn’t evade Yang Yu’s attack, as Yang Yu’s black saber pierced Bar’s body once more.
With no expression change, Bar’s black magic power injected underground boiled violently, sprouting numerous hands from the ground like mushrooms after rain.
These hands didn’t attempt to grab the nimble Yang Yu but instead at a position twenty meters away from Yang Yu, grouped in pairs, grabbing nearby arms’ joints, forming a huge ring.
The illusions released by Bar no longer attacked Yang Yu but stood on the edge of the circle.
Iyas’s Light Arrows and Tico’s magic projected downwards, changing the demon illusions’ hand gestures rapidly, as the blue-black cylinder shot up into the sky.
The shining Light Arrows and various magics touched the blue-black Barrier, instantly swallowed without making any splash.
Bar extended his hand forward, reaching for the black saber within reach.
When Yang Yu saw Bar touch the black saber, he forcefully drew it back, smoothly extracting the black saber from Bar’s hand.
Bar released his grip, glancing at the empty palm, the wound left by the saber emitted black smoke, healing in the blink of an eye:
"This move was originally intended for angels, never used it on humans before.
This Barrier’s effect needs no explanation from me.
Should have used this Barrier earlier."
Yang Yu’s figure arrived before Bar within an instant, thrusting forward, Bar’s hand conjuring twin swords to block Yang Yu’s face-to-face thrust.
"I certainly know this Barrier’s effect.
This is designed to capture angels.
Once completed, it’s difficult for either demons or angels to escape.
Back then, you used this Barrier quite frequently...
No, you were forced to use such Skills to trap angels."
With a sly smile on his face, Yang Yu utilized Speed, launching multiple attacks in an instant,
"The Barrier magic you’re using now is several versions outdated.
Perhaps, it’s the side effect of this Skill.
If there’s truly a Skill that can completely seal someone without any cost...
That would be wonderful.
Ancient humans wouldn’t have devised ways to continuously transfer land’s magic to the seas, letting Sea Mother continue sealing the goddess.
Speaking of which, haven’t asked yet.
You probably don’t know, do you?
This is crucial information for you.
The world’s magic power recovery system was damaged due to past actions of the Hero; if magic is not regularly supplemented from Demon World, the magic in this world will not only disappear due to natural depletion, but also vanish entirely due to supporting Sea Mother.
Once the magic within Sea Mother is entirely exhausted, you’ll face the goddess again.
I want to know, when you face the goddess...
No need, since magic will be depleted by then, you’ll self-destruct.
From what I know, Fallen Magic Power will unlimitedly unleash magic energy.
You’re using magic with such high power, there must be intense magic exchanges within your body and with the outside.
You must have bombarded the Abyss’ barriers; did you feel that bombarding the barriers would trigger some mechanism back then?"
In merely a few seconds, Yang Yu battled Bar through dozens of rounds.
Bar stared at Yang Yu, "What exactly are you trying to say?"
Yang Yu smiled, "I think I understand your thoughts.
You’re simply tired of your creator’s rule, wishing to govern the world yourself.
Even if you aim to find ways to restore magic, creating magic for your own use, how can you ensure you won’t fear humans mastering advanced technologies again and imprisoning you in the Abyss?
I mean no ill, merely emphasizing once more, you demons are born relying on human technology.
Even if you’ve conquered the world...
Your reign will eventually end!"
"Then, before that day arrives, find a way to resist!" Bar’s weapon transformed into a Long Spear, thrusting towards Yang Yu.
Putting away Shield and sword, dodging Bar’s black Long Spear, Yang Yu leaped high, standing on a piece of Golden Glass generated mid-air:
"Good.
Seems the intelligence earlier was quite useful to you.
Then let’s tell you some even more interesting intelligence.
You struggle like a cornered beast, feeling secure.
But is this Barrier truly impenetrable by others?
Think carefully about your battles with angels, was there ever someone who managed to come here?
Demon Bar.
Your Skill only traps yourself."