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Chapter 23 - Chapter 23

In the company of Nyx, Feathered Cloak, and Xia Nong, the three maidens, astride a majestic dragon, boldly plunged into the depths of a floral haven, preparing for a decisive battle against the infernal black dragon.

Suddenly, a shroud of darkness enveloped the vast expanse, prompting Feathered Cloak to murmur, "This is the 'Veil of Shadows.' Sisters and master, be vigilant." Her delicate form emitted a gentle radiance, casting illumination upon the surroundings.

Nyx chuckled lightly, "Feathered Cloak, I am a demon after all. How could I be ignorant of this 'Veil of Shadows'?" Feathered Cloak laughed, "I forgot; I'm still accustomed to being united with the angels in the crusade against the demonic realm."

Sensing a formidable energy ahead, undoubtedly the infernal black dragon, I cautioned, "Be cautious, everyone. The infernal black dragon is just ahead, and it has detected us." As my words resonated, a deafening dragon's roar erupted, causing our dragon mounts to shudder, plummeting straight down.

Swiftly spreading my black and white wings, I lifted Xia Nong into the air. Feathered Cloak and Nyx, now with wings and magical flight, levitated in the sky.

Feathered Cloak raised both hands, and the sanctified radiance converged into three spheres, illuminating me, Xia Nong, and Nyx. This was the "Divine Light," a divine radiance enhancing both attack and defense, wielded by her as a "Seraph" and "Radiant Angel." Its effect naturally surpassed mine.

Thus, Xia Nong and I, clad in pitch-black armor, shimmered with resplendent and sanctified brilliance. Xia Nong smiled, "In the past, when I battled the divine race, I despised this 'Divine Light.' Unexpectedly, I too have been blessed with it now. The sensation is truly marvelous. Feathered Cloak, thank you."

Since our intimate night together, this ice-cold beauty had gradually revealed her unique charm, albeit only in my presence.

In a realm of darkness, a colossal shadow loomed before us, accompanied by a majestic voice, "Ignorant youngsters, daring to offend this Dragon King. I shall ensure you have no chance of return." Nyx retorted, "Arrogant dragonspawn, this princess, along with the master and our sisters, has come to vanquish you. Let's see how long you can maintain your arrogance."

With a wave of her jade arm, Nyx unleashed a black flame, the "Inferno Blaze," a dark magic that, once it struck, would consume the opponent relentlessly. The dragon arrogantly swallowed the "Inferno Blaze" and laughed, "This Dragon King is the progenitor of darkness. To employ dark magic against this Dragon King? Hahaha…"

With a mere thought, a massive light sphere appeared in the sky, dispelling the darkness in the "Veil of Shadows." The image of the infernal black dragon became vivid: a dragon coiled in the air, several tens of meters long, with glossy black scales, a fearsome oversized head, and eyes gleaming like bright lamps.

Majestic and formidable, the infernal black dragon.

Feathered Cloak extended her right hand into the void, conjuring a radiant sword. It gleamed in her delicate hand, complementing the silver-white armor on her. Witnessing her combat stance for the first time, I was captivated by this display of virtuous heroism. Recalling her entrancing demeanor in my embrace, a surge of pride welled within me: such an extraordinary beauty belonged solely to me.

Confronting Feathered Cloak, the infernal black dragon was inwardly alarmed; the luminous power of angels was its bane, especially from a "Seraph," the highest rank of angels. My peculiar dual-colored wings added to its apprehension.

With the intention to showcase her prowess before me, Feathered Cloak pointed her sword to the sky, chanting, "Come forth, 'Radiance of the Firmament.'" Her magical power rivaled mine, eliminating the need for an extended incantation. As she directed her sword, the dim magical sky suddenly erupted with radiant brilliance, a cascade of light enveloping the space around the infernal black dragon.

This was an advanced light magic, and the infernal black dragon, witnessing this, was greatly alarmed. Hastily gathering magical energy, it shrouded itself in a dark sphere—an advanced defensive spell called the "Nocturnal Armor," previously used by Nyx when we first met.

Golden rays showered upon the dark sphere, emitting eerie sounds. Although the dark sphere withstood the luminous rain, it became exceedingly thin.

I employed the "Wings of Wind" magic on Xia Nong, allowing her to fly in the air for a brief moment. Then, releasing her delicate form, she soared towards the infernal black dragon. Simultaneously, I called out to Nyx, "Little Night, come."

Responding promptly, Nyx transformed into a sword, plunging into my grasp. Clinging tightly to the hilt of "Little Night," I felt a sense of mutual dependence. Airborne, electrical elements rapidly gathered around "Little Night," sparking and resonating. I had infused all the energy of the advanced lightning magic "Thunderous Wave" into it.

A hundred thousand volts of ultra-high voltage surged through "Little Night," transformed by Nyx's radiance into three hundred thousand volts. I slashed "Little Night" onto the tail of the infernal black dragon.

At this moment, my physical strength rivaled that of dragon riders. Coupled with the unparalleled divine weapon "Little Night" and the three hundred thousand volts of ultra-high voltage, the scales on the tail of the infernal black dragon burst open. It let out a miserable howl, dragon blood splattering, muscles convulsing uncontrollably, writhing in agony. The defense of the "Nocturnal Armor" crumbled instantly.

I couldn't help but admire the infernal black dragon. The power of "Thunderous Wave" could knock down even the chattering bird, yet, even after Nyx's threefold augmentation, it struggled to subdue the dragon. It illustrated the formidable strength it possessed.

Following closely behind, Xia Nong took advantage of the moment when the infernal black dragon's defense was weakened. Utilizing the power of "Wings of Wind," she flew to its underbelly, exclaiming, "Swift Illumination Fist."

The "Swift Illumination Fist" was an ultimate technique that only a martial arts expert with internal strength at the transcendent level could employ. Striking a living being caused a disturbance in its internal energy, utilizing the shockwaves of one's true qi to disrupt the target's meridians from within.

Initially unable to use this technique, Xia Nong, having absorbed my chaotic energy, elevated her true qi cultivation to a transcendent level.

The infernal black dragon had never experienced such harm, not even during its encounter with Lucifer. The combined attacks of Feathered Cloak, me, and Xia Nong triggered all its ferocious tendencies.

Amidst continuous wails, the infernal black dragon soared into the sky, opening its massive mouth. A profound and boundless dark sphere faintly flickered within.