Soul Land: Legend of Saint Seiya

Chapter 218: Power of the Nether King

"This guy seems to have the strength of a Titled Douluo. Are you confident you can handle him?" Qian Renxue glanced at Xiao Yu and asked calmly.

Since Xiao Yu's soul power had already reached level 78 and he was on the verge of breaking through to the Soul Douluo realm, the two had agreed before leaving the First Hell that Xiao Yu would handle any powerful opponents they encountered until he reached the bottleneck of level 80.

After all, combat is the fastest way for a soul master to improve.

"Relax, this guy isn't much stronger than the Nether Sea Flood Dragon we fought at the Acheron River. I can handle him alone with ease!"

Xiao Yu flashed a confident smile, his figure flickering as the four wings on his back flapped, propelling him forward.

"Human! How dare you underestimate me!"

The Hell Knight's face twisted with anger beneath his visor as Xiao Yu's voice reached his ears. With a roar, a terrifying pressure erupted from his body, and ghostly flames ignited on the twin spiral lances in his hands.

"Kill!"

With a thunderous shout, the Hell Knight spurred his warhorse, which galloped forward like an arrow loosed from a bowstring.

The skeletal soldiers flanking the battlefield obediently stood aside, not daring to intervene. It wasn't out of fear, but rather the Hell Knight's earlier command, knowing that their involvement would be meaningless in a battle of this level.

Boom!

In a flash, the two black-clad figures collided like streaks of darkness, releasing a massive energy shockwave that toppled nearby skeleton soldiers like harvested wheat, leaving a swath of destruction in their wake.

At the center of the clash, Xiao Yu and the Hell Knight were both forced to retreat. However, the difference was clear—Xiao Yu only took three steps back, while the Hell Knight and his warhorse stumbled back more than ten steps.

One exchange, and the victor was already apparent!

"Ha!"

Xiao Yu let out a low shout, seizing the momentum. With a burst of speed too fast for the naked eye, he shot toward the Hell Knight.

The Hell Knight, still struggling to steady his retreating horse, hastily raised his spiral lance to block the incoming attack. But Xiao Yu's strike was too powerful, knocking him clean off his mount and sending him flying through the air.

Xiao Yu pressed his advantage, chasing after the airborne Hell Knight. His overwhelming killing intent erupted as countless sword lights cascaded toward his opponent like a tidal wave.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The relentless strikes against the Hell Knight's armor rang out endlessly. Eventually, the Hell Knight crashed to the ground, raising a massive cloud of dust.

As the dust settled, his battered figure emerged. The once-pristine armor was now riddled with cracks, revealing his withered, dark skin underneath. His visor had split in two from one of Xiao Yu's earlier attacks, exposing a pale, gaunt face.

"Unbelievable... you haven't even fully awakened, yet you already possess such strength!"

The Hell Knight's dual-colored eyes betrayed his fear. "But don't think you've won just yet. Now, I'll show you my full power!"

Before he finished speaking, the ghostly flames on his lances spread to engulf his entire body. Dark elements from the surroundings gathered toward him, and a chilling aura erupted, thickening the air as though it had turned to glue.

"In my presence, you dare to wield the power of darkness against me?"

Xiao Yu's cold voice cut through the air as his seventh blood-red soul ring lit up. His figure suddenly expanded several times in size, and his aura surged once more.

The dark elements that had been rushing toward the Hell Knight suddenly reversed direction, streaming toward Xiao Yu as if drawn by an irresistible force.

"Did you forget something? The source of all power here belongs to me. Even though my martial soul hasn't fully awakened, it's enough to suppress you in terms of rank!"

Xiao Yu's disdainful voice echoed in the Hell Knight's ears. The power of the Nether King was a supreme force that transcended all laws of the Netherworld. The mere dark elements were nothing more than subordinates to the Nether King's power, incapable of resisting its summons.

"Damn it!"

The mockery in Xiao Yu's tone caused the Hell Knight to lose his composure. With a furious roar, veins bulged on his forehead as he transformed into a black meteor, hurtling toward Xiao Yu. The twin spiral lances shot forward like lightning, ghostly flames surging from their tips. The searing heat distorted the air around them.

Xiao Yu merely sneered. In the next moment, his soul power erupted. Black light shot from his chest, and an immense energy shield surrounded him, impenetrable and unyielding.

This was the Nether King's Guard, the ability granted by Xiao Yu's 100,000-year torso soul bone.

The charging Hell Knight slammed into the energy shield headfirst. After a brief clash, he was sent flying backward, landing heavily on the ground with a thunderous crash.

Struggling to his feet, the Hell Knight's face was as pale as a sheet, his breaths labored and ragged. His eyes were filled with unwillingness and humiliation.

"Damn it! I refuse to accept this! I won't accept it!"

With a roar of fury, the Hell Knight launched another attack. His spiral lances stabbed forward with all his might, filling the sky with layers of spear shadows that enveloped Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu, however, remained unfazed, not even bothering to move. The Nether King's Guard was still active, and the spear shadows were deflected the moment they neared him.

"It's over!"

Seeing the Hell Knight's desperate struggle, Xiao Yu felt bored. Stepping forward, his figure blurred, and in the next instant, he appeared above the Hell Knight. With a wave of his hand, a black vortex materialized out of thin air.

Boom!

The overwhelming power of the Nether King surged downward, enveloping the Hell Knight. The supreme force, which stood above all else, immediately subdued him. His body collapsed to the ground, forced to kneel, unable to move an inch.

"Die."

Xiao Yu uttered the word coldly. The Nether King Sword in his hand glowed brilliantly, unleashing a terrifying sword aura that cut through the air like a cold beam of light, descending upon the Hell Knight.

Sensing the imminent threat of death, the Hell Knight struggled with all his might. Yet, it was futile.

The sword light struck with a deafening crash, and violent energy flooded the Hell Knight's body, wreaking havoc. A series of thunderous explosions resounded as his once-mighty frame crumbled, leaving behind only fragments, devoid of any trace of life.

Tap. Tap.

At the moment of the Hell Knight's demise, the skeletal soldiers fell to their knees in unison, much like the shadows in the Yellow Springs at the Byakkotai. In perfect order, they knelt before Xiao Yu, paying homage to their new master.

(End of chapter.)

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