[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-magus-supremacy":3,"chapter-magus-supremacy-magus-supremacy-chapter-958":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Magus Supremacy",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1244358,1673,"Chapter 956 956: Demon!","magus-supremacy-chapter-958",958,"\u003Cp>Feeling the sudden, violent shift in both weather and energy, the Generals all snapped their gazes upward immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked as though a catastrophic storm was approaching—and it was moving fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire sky darkened instantaneously, turning a bruised, ominous purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning crackled through the thick clouds like predatory snakes, coiled and ready to bite down on their victims the moment the opportunity presented itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above, Raze quickly directed the wind bird to dive away from the clouds' close proximity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature surged downward, banking away from the massive army just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those fighting on the frontlines for Velzoria began retreating bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The range of the overhead storm was immense—spanning almost half the entire battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They understood instinctively that they could be caught in the crossfire of the impending assault if they didn't put enough distance between themselves and the target zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining four thousand enemy soldiers were left in a state of utter confusion, looking around frantically and wondering what kind of nightmare was unfolding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tak—! Tak—! Tak—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each measured step Grey took, fresh screams tore through the air, causing the Generals to look toward the source of the outcries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Men were sinking into the ground as if being yanked downward by an invisible, irresistible force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each shriek was sharp and abruptly cut short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if the solid earth had suddenly transformed into sentient quicksand, dragging the soldiers into the depths of the terrain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the infantry tried to scramble away, dread clawing at their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some managed to react in time; the ice mages quickly coated the soles of their boots with frost to combat the liquefying earth, while those gifted with earth magic tried to stabilize the ground beneath them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were resisting as best they could, pouring their mana into the soil to arrest their descent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was all to no avail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh—What is going on?\" The bald-headed General hadn't even finished whispering his question when the heavens screamed in a deafening roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes drifted upward to see the clouds glowing with a blinding intensity, and soon enough—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humongous lightning pillars descended with blazing speed upon the thousands of men below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes widened for a fraction of a second, shock etched into every feature as they watched the colossal white-blue bolts rocketing toward them with lethal velocity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instincts kicked in for some, and they dove to the side, though the sheer heat of the near-misses threatened to turn them to ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more unfortunate ones were caught directly in the path of the divine wrath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM—! BOOOOM—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks of electricity scattered in every direction as the bulk of the army was caught in the claws of an attack that electrocuted them from the inside out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eyes bulged incredulously as over two thousand men were seen spasming in a horrific, synchronized dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shook uncontrollably, their very blood being fried within their veins by the overwhelming voltage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foam dribbled from the corners of their lips as their nervous systems collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before those charred bodies could even hit the scorched ground, the survivors who had evaded the pillars suddenly froze in their tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overhead, a second cloud formation manifested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one didn't harbor a lightning storm; instead, a vast volley of ki swords hovered above them, shimmering with deadly intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers gulped in unison at the sheer volume of blades suspended in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before a single scream could roll off their tongues, the swords descended with ruthless, mechanical force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heads rolled before the first cry of agony could be uttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed across the battlefield in a macabre display of slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not every man was caught in the rain of a thousand ki swords; a few lucky or exceptionally skilled individuals had managed to weave through the metallic downpour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor, the enemy Generals, and the warriors of the Velzoria Kingdom watched in total, paralyzed disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single man was systematically dismantling an army of thousands without so much as stepping into their midst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood at a distance—casually glancing around the area as if it were a normal Tuesday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't even moved an inch to control the chaotic barrage of attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he did was shift his gaze across the battlefield, and destruction rained from above in accordance with his sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor's eyes lit up in genuine amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Powerful. Truly, he earned the title 'Supreme Magus'. I could achieve something like this, but with my current condition, I would risk death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, he has only revealed his lightning affinity. But what are these yellow blades falling from the sky? They resemble some of the projectiles the Otherworlders utilized when they invaded.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his head, Julius stared at Grey for a few seconds with a flicker of doubt creeping into his mind, but he chose to dispel the thought for the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Generals, on the other hand, didn't even know how they were supposed to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure shock was etched across their features at the sight before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was this man? How could there be someone more powerful than the Emperor of this very Kingdom?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bald-headed General's gaze sharpened in sudden recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wait! Wasn't there a youth said to wield four affinities like the Emperor? But didn't the reports say that he was dead?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes stretched wide in horror as he took in Grey's features all over again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is he… is he really the one?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the four thousand men left after the initial ten thousand, only a thousand remained the moment Grey decided to step onto the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those thousand men looked around at their fallen comrades, their eyes wide with terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearts pounded like drums against their ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat dribbled down their faces as if they were drenched in a sudden rainstorm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their throats felt dry and parched, as if they were standing in a desert under an incredibly hot sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were seen taking involuntary steps backward in a mix of confusion and dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who truly wanted to face a literal demon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monster who casually erased three thousand men within mere seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren't foolish; they had families to care for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey didn't speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained utterly calm as he watched the men turn around and, in a blind panic, begin to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just observed them for a second or two while the spasming soldiers from earlier finally collapsed to the ground with loud, heavy thuds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No use running. You can't outrun death,\" Grey uttered with a chilling coldness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pointing his finger forward, his index began to glow with a brilliant yellow light, and then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boooom—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shot forward with blazing velocity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small ball of concentrated Ki flew past the fleeing men and reached the very front of their line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crashing into the earth before them, the soldiers froze in confusion when the sphere didn't immediately explode or cause damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could even blink, however, there was a loud crash from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing upward, they saw nothing coming at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey just smirked, and then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KA—BOOOOM—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A concussive blast so devastating erupted that, within a blink, their whole bodies disintegrated before they could even register what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flesh was ripped from their frames like it was mere clothing, leaving only their skeletons standing in a moment of utter confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second later, those remains crumbled to the earth like a stack of cards, leaving all mouths hanging open in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A—A—A De—Demon.\" The cracked-toothed General lost all composure as he stared at Grey, who hadn't budged from his spot at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh yeah? If he is a demon, what shall I be called?\" A chilling, otherworldly voice rang out from directly behind the Generals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the wave of dark aura hit him, the Supreme Magus faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before seeing what or who had spoken, he realized what was going on instantly as memories flashed through his mind in a split second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'A demon is here?!'\u003C\u002Fp>",1330,"2026-06-05T15:21:43.521Z",1,"novelbin.me","adbff29ea392aa6c0b21d903254baf30ad8051c302f4f74b67723581b839984d","magus-supremacy-chapter-959","magus-supremacy-chapter-957",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmagus-supremacy-cover.jpg"]