[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-magus-supremacy":3,"chapter-magus-supremacy-magus-supremacy-chapter-963":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},1244363,1673,"Chapter 959","magus-supremacy-chapter-963",963,"\u003Cp>Chapter 959\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice spears were launched forward like missiles of destruction, cutting through the air with lightning speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even with the staggering amount of projectiles rocketing toward it, the demon remained totally unfazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its long limbs moved with the precision of swords, clashing with each frozen spike with resounding metallic clangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was successfully deflecting every single shaft without suffering so much as a superficial scratch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With every deflection, the creature drifted backward, maintaining a steady and calm gaze while batting away the projectiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the while, it kept its focus fixed on Julius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor remained in his position without flinching, ignoring the blood that continued to dribble from his mouth as he maintained his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon frowned—or at least, its misplaced features shifted into a semblance of one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still about four hundred spears left to contend with, yet the monster casually sidestepped the volley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a single explosive step, it vanished from sight, reappearing directly before the Emperor in a heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its hand coiled like a high-tension spring and, without hesitation, swung toward Julius’ abdomen with crushing velocity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the strike could connect, a thick wall of ice rose between them to intercept the blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM—! BOOOM—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frozen barrier shuddered violently, cracks spiderwebbing across its translucent surface instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Julius was already gone, having slipped into the safety of the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon’s head snapped around, sensing a cluster of fireballs speeding toward its back with deadly momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kicking off the ground, the creature vaulted into the air, allowing the searing orbs to smash into the ice wall instead, shattering it into jagged cubes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From its vantage point in the sky, the demon’s arms suddenly increased in length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It thrust them forward, launching the elongated limbs toward the Emperor like a predatory snare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius stared at the approaching hands that were attempting to snatch him like an eagle diving for a chick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the fingers could seize him, he sank into the shadows once more, causing the limbs to crash into the earth and uproot the soil as if it were a mere rug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor rose from the ground again, standing defiantly between the outstretched arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Translucent strings weaved into existence and darted toward the demon like venomous vipers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the incoming assault, the creature hissed and quickly retracted its members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the blink of an eye, its hands were back in their rightful position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark scales suddenly gleamed across its forearms, which it crossed in front of its face just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strings bashed into its guard with the force of a charging bull, flinging the demon out of the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before it could crash, the monster spun mid-flight, planting its palms on the earth to steady its footing almost immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood dribbled from the Emperor’s nose now, but he quickly wiped it away, preparing to continue his offensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the demon flipped like a gymnast and landed smoothly on its feet, a mocking air about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are a dead man, huh,\" it chuckled silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\" Julius lifted a brow, his breathing slightly labored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon smirked, its jagged teeth glinting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are dying. Am I right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius’ eyes slanted, his aura remaining cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And how does that concern you? Aren’t we here to fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon crossed its arms over its chest in a relaxed stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know about you, but I’m here to hunt him.\" It pointed toward where Grey had been standing, but the next second, its hollow eye sockets widened in genuine horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Supreme Magus was no longer there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor was right,\" a sliver of a voice whispered directly behind the demon, causing it to twirl around like a broken arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before it could fully reposition itself, a violent gale slammed into its face, lifting the creature off its feet and hurling it backward like a discarded ragdoll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before it could crash into the terrain, the demon elongated its hands, digging them deep into the soil and halting its momentum immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the warrior materialized in the demon’s former position with a callous look etched onto his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".... You talk too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon landed on the ground smoothly, showing not even a flutter in his movements despite the previous impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glared daggers in Grey’s direction, his malice practically tangible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough... cough... cough...\" Julius was seen coughing violently, doubled over in immense pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t physically see it, but he could feel the internal devastation: cracks were beginning to widen across his mana core like shattered glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had perhaps a month left to live before this encounter, he had certainly shortened that lifespan now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of the agony, his spirit remained unbroken; he was still willing to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even think of casting a new spell, Grey spoke, his voice cutting through the chaos:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think you need to stop now. I don’t want you to lose your life here. I still have a lot of questions to ask you about your fight with the Otherworlders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon lifted a brow, but he remained utterly uninterested in whatever conversations the humans were having.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All it craved was Grey’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unhesitatingly, it bolted forward with blazing speed, a dark blur against the scorched earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to look at the Emperor while seemingly forgetting about the demon charging straight at him, Grey added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wanted to see my affinities, right? Well, I will show you—and more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the last word slid out, the demon was already before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its mouth swelled up, and soon, an enormous ball fired out at point-blank range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Grey merely turned his head to look at the creature with a disdainful, cold stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Know your place, trash.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground jittered loudly, and bursting forth was a wall of reinforced earth that fitted itself directly in front of the projectile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WAM—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball crashed into the barrier and instantly crumbled it, continuing on its trajectory without slowing down one bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But its target was already nowhere to be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, the sphere shattered into the ground, forming a five-meter-wide crater that made it seem like a meteor had struck that exact spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chilling aura suddenly manifested from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon whirled around swiftly, but unfortunately for him, Grey was already long in motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fireballs were launched at point-blank range, illuminating the dim battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon’s sockets widened in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body tried to twist away, but his hands were faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scales formed and hardened like a metallic alloy over his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crossing his limbs before his face, the fireballs crashed into his guard with the force of a speeding train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the flames weren’t as inherently potent as the Emperor’s, they still packed a kinetic punch that sent the demon sliding backward across the dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, his back hit something solid—almost like a reinforced wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, the demon was met with a solid ice wall that abruptly broke its momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though I won’t participate fiercely, I will still support when necessary. So, take it down,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius smirked from where he stood, his eyes gleaming despite his weakened state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Take who dow—’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon’s head quickly snapped forward, only to see Grey’s fist glowing with a fierce, concentrated yellow energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ki had already wrapped around his knuckles, and they wasted no time shooting toward the demon’s head with blazing speed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1231,"2026-06-05T15:21:43.521Z",1,"novelbin.me","fa48b60ddccb0b7365e34943c7eebe38400902f5eabbc7b501022f6782892aca","magus-supremacy-chapter-964","magus-supremacy-chapter-962",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmagus-supremacy-cover.jpg"]