Chapter 677: Spear of Light

Bei Laku was startled for a moment.

Although Reslin had said that if they could hold out for a minute they might be able to kill Baruo Yan Mo, now more than a minute, even two minutes, had passed. He thought Reslin was also at a loss, and as he was about to lose his resolve, he had to ask aloud, and unexpectedly received a response.

The Holy Spear Ranger, in the brief pause of firing, turned his head toward Reslin's direction.

Then his vision was filled with countless purple lights.

These purple lights were long energy spears, just over two meters long, thinner than an arm, straight and sharp, their shafts made entirely of the purest Arcane energy, yet solidified like crystal, semi‑transparent, with the flowing Arcane power visible inside.

"Spear of Light!"

Bei Laku happened to recognize the spell.

He had once seen a legendary wizard cast it, and later had deliberately consulted that wizard, who said the Spear of Light was one of the most powerful Arcane arts, extremely difficult to master.

These purple light spears were force fields that bound the energy within, sharp and sturdy, moving faster than lightning; as long as the caster had a single thought, they could command the Spear of Light to instantly strike the enemy, as easily as moving a finger.

The more Spears of Light, the greater the killing power.

The Holy Spear Ranger still recalled the smug expression on that wizard's face, claiming he could summon more than twenty Spears of Light, already the pinnacle in the world.

However, the Spears of Light before his eyes were countless.

The Holy Spear Ranger's eyesight far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators; he possessed the Elements "Eagle Eye," "True Eye," and "Precision," yet the number of Spears of Light was simply too great, filling the sky, as numerous as horsehair, impossible to count in a short time.

Bei Laku could only roughly estimate that there were at least two hundred Spears of Light.

Possibly even three hundred!

Moreover, the Spears of Light came from all directions; as Bei Laku swept his gaze, he actually saw twenty‑six Reslins.

"This..."

Bei Laku's eyes widened, and even the firing of his soul spear slowed.

It wasn't just him; the teammates also noticed the number of Reslin's mirror images had doubled, with only one thought in their minds—how did he do it?

Even the enraged Baruo Yan Mo was stunned.

Only A Xi Na knew a bit of the inside story: Reslin employed the strongest enchantment of the "Endless Storm Staff," a Ten-ring Spell—Real Mirror Image Technique!

The Real Mirror Image Technique can create a duplicate identical to the original, with independent consciousness, copying the original's knowledge and strength. It can be used only once every seven days, requires one minute of preparation per cast, and the duplicate can exist for an hour, which is why Reslin said they needed to hold out at least a minute.

A Xi Na also witnessed Reslin cast the Spear of Light for the first time.

The Real Mirror Image Technique consumes the soul power of three Nine-ring Techniques; Reslin, merely a Legendary High-rank, after casting it could still summon so many Spears of Light!

That shocked her greatly.

After such a prolonged battle, Reslin still had enough soul power to release this large‑scale, guided spell; one could not imagine how deep his soul power was.

Strangely, two Reslins did not cast the Spear of Light; those must have been his original and the Real Mirror Image.

"Watch out and prevent it from escaping."

Reslin, still having strength, used Mind Link to warn his teammates.

As he spoke, the original released a massive invisible force field, like a hemispherical barrier over five hundred meters in diameter, enveloping the entire battlefield. The teammates and Baruo Yan Mo instantly felt the space they occupied freeze, rendering all teleportation spells unusable.

Space seal!

Baruo Yan Mo excelled at teleportation; when it could not defeat an opponent it would teleport away, but the space seal blocked its retreat.

The space seal was ineffective against fire‑jumping, yet at that moment Baruo Yan Mo suddenly realized the surrounding flames had inexplicably gone out, leaving it without a landing point for its jump.

It finally perceived Reslin's intent, and seeing the sky filled with Spears of Light, it sensed a degree of danger.

"Roar!"

Baruo Yan Mo let out a ferocious roar, broke free of the remaining Void Chains on its body, disregarding the Demonic Hunter's warblade attacks, and wildly swung its decapitation sword to slay one of A Xi Na's mirror images.

Its other hand gathered flames, intending to erupt them to recreate the conditions for fire‑jumping.

But it was already too late.

Twenty‑four Reslin mirror images focused on casting; their multi‑core crystals ran at the limit, each Spear of Light's trajectory meticulously calculated, interlacing and weaving like needlework, dazzling to the eye, yet none collided or were obstructed.

Others did not know the number of Spears of Light, but Reslin himself was well aware.

At this moment, there were a total of 312 Spears of Light in the sky.

A five‑ring Spear of Light can create three spear‑shaped force fields; at six rings it adds one; at seven rings it adds three; Reslin had already advanced to eight rings, which under normal conditions can produce ten Spears of Light. After amplification by the Key of Doors, Void Resonance, and the Rainbow Light Principle, it became thirteen.

All twenty‑four mirror images cast eight‑ring Spears of Light, multiplying the count twenty‑fourfold to reach 312!

In fact, this was not yet the limit.

If Reslin's original and his Real Mirror Image also cast, another twenty‑six could be added, but the 312 Spears of Light were already sufficient.

In an instant, the three‑hundred‑plus Spears of Light converged in the sky into a purple torrent, simultaneously turning and tracing a graceful arc that struck Baruo Yan Mo's body directly.

A Xi Na transformed into a bolt of lightning and retreated.

She commanded the remaining two mirror images to charge straight ahead, ignoring Baruo Yan Mo's decapitation sword attacks and the scorching flames, like a reckless brute unaware of combat tactics, using her giant frame to grapple the foe and prevent its escape.

Yizite also stepped back dozens of meters, preparing to gather strength for the final strike.

Baruo Yan Mo felt the enormous threat and began to consider retreat, but the enemy gave it no chance to flee.

By the time it slashed A Xi Na's mirror image, the accelerated torrent of Spears of Light had already shot forward.

Boom!

A booming blast, and Baruo Yan Mo was instantly engulfed by the purple light.

It struggled into a defensive stance, wrapping its body with demonic wings, its whole form ignited in raging flames, attempting to scorch the Spears of Light with high‑temperature fire.

Like Spears of Light forged from purple crystal, a single one is as powerful as a six‑ring single spell, combining solid attack and energy destruction. If there were only a few or a dozen, striking Baruo Yan Mo would not cause much damage.

However, with over three hundred Spears of Light, the sheer number induced a qualitative change.

Moreover, Reslin's Spears of Light were amplified, their killing power far surpassing that of ordinary Legendary Arcane masters.

The most critical point was that Baruo Yan Mo had already expended much stamina in the fight, its defense lowered, which is why Reslin waited until after two minutes to act.

Each Spear of Light that struck Baruo Yan Mo pierced a shallow wound, the sharp tip embedding a few inches into its skin.

Immediately the entire Spear of Light detonated.

The effect of detonating the force field is essentially a void collapse; although it doesn't carry high‑temperature flames like a fireball explosion, its destructive power on matter is even greater.

Bang bang bang bang……

The sounds of explosions are so dense they cannot be distinguished, completely overlapping.

The fresh wound hadn't time to heal before the next Light Spears arrived, thrusting forward and exploding again. The Baro Flame Demon's wings are tougher than steel, yet they cannot withstand such a fierce assault; in an instant they are blown through, exposing its front.

Before the Baro Flame Demon could react further, more Light Spears rained down on its head, neck, and chest, and its two arms alone could not shield it.

Bang bang bang……

The Baro Flame Demon is driven back repeatedly by the impact and explosive force of the Light Spears.

Dozens of thick chains emerge from the void, coiling around its hind legs. At this point it can no longer swing its sword to cut the chains, nor can it muster strength to break free.

In just one or two seconds, countless wounds appear all over the Baro Flame Demon.

After it endured for three seconds, the relentless light of the Light Spears finally burst a breach in its chest; the following Light Spears instantly altered their trajectories, converging on a single point, wildly piercing through, then exploding, rapidly enlarging the wound.

"Ah!!!"

The Baro Flame Demon lets out a painful scream, but it is now completely defenseless.

No matter how it struggles to defend, all the Light Spears are drawn like magnets, striking its chest with flawless precision.

By the fifth second, a Light Spear pierces its chest and shoots out from its back. Then the second, the third… in an instant dozens of Light Spears fly out from behind, all subsequent Light Spears pass through, leaving a half‑meter‑wide blood cavity.

From a distance it looks like a massive violet beam has pierced the Baro Flame Demon.

This is a fatal blow!

The Baro Flame Demon suffers such severe damage for the first time since the battle began; lava‑like blood gushes uncontrollably, and even with a Demon Lord's regeneration, it cannot heal these wounds quickly.

Yet this is not the end.

The Light Spears that burst from its chest turn mid‑air; Reslin's Mirror Image casts swiftly, replenishing the Light Spears to over three hundred, then reconverges them into a torrent aimed at the Baro Flame Demon.

Finally, a look of fear appears in the Demon Lord's eyes.

If it happens a few more times, with Light Spears striking the neck or head instead of the chest, it would be certain death.

The Demon Lord, who has fought for centuries in the Abyss, climbing to power atop countless demon corpses, chooses to retreat without hesitation. It instinctively activates a teleport, only to realize the space is sealed and even fire‑walking cannot be used.

In desperation, the Baro Flame Demon grits its teeth, slashes the Void Chains at its feet, and violently vibrates its damaged wings, attempting to fly away from the battlefield.

It barely lifts off when a giant fist descends from the sky, slamming it to the ground.

Over three hundred Light Spears again engulf the Baro Flame Demon, but this time, just as they are about to strike, they split into two violet torrents. One rushes toward the blood cavity in its chest, preventing recovery and worsening the wound; the other targets its back, and after a series of explosions and piercings, its wings are severed from the base.

This wave loses few Light Spears; over two hundred remain, and Reslin quickly replenishes them to full.

The Baro Flame Demon's injuries deepen.

Having lost its wings and bled profusely, its speed slows and its defensive resistance wanes. Seeing the endless Light Spears returning, the Baro Flame Demon realizes it is at the brink of death.

It instantly spots the crucial point for escape.

The Wizard wielding a mithril staff—if it is killed, the spatial seal will be lifted, allowing it to teleport away instantly.

The Baro Flame Demon shrinks its body to its normal six‑meter height, gaining speed and agility, then wildly swings its decapitating sword, charging madly toward Reslin's true form. As for the incoming Light Spears, it has decided to ignore them, at least it can endure two or three more waves of bombardment.

"Block it!"

Yizite shouts loudly.

The teammates all grasp the Baro Flame Demon's intent; each shares the same thought: they must not let it reach Reslin. The spatial seal is a guided spell—if Reslin moves or is hurt, the seal will be broken, rendering all effort wasted.

The gunfire from Beilake erupts wildly, sparing no soul‑energy or bullets, pouring everything onto the Demon Lord, splattering blood and flesh.

Yizite also pursues to the Baro Flame Demon's back, swinging his twin blades wildly, carving deep wounds.

Asina holds a shield between it and Reslin.

Dao En Sosi, disregarding his own safety, lifts a spiked hammer, becoming the final line of defense before Reslin.

However, the Baro Flame Demon ignores everyone else's attacks, focusing solely on charging at Reslin. Halfway through its rush, the Light Spears turn back, splitting into several torrents that pierce the demon's body, yet its most vital head and neck remain shielded.

The Holy Spear ranger and Demonic Hunter cannot slay it at that moment.

"Get out of the way!"

The Baro Flame Demon charges before Asina, roaring loudly; the demon, blood gushing from its body, has entered its final frenzy.

A massive decapitation sword swings down.

Asina activates the "Wall of the Sturdy Shield" on the Aegis Divine Shield, forming a semi‑transparent barrier that is instantly shattered by the decapitation sword. The sword then rebounds off the round shield; having exhausted much stamina and bearing an unhealed leg injury, the massive force unbalances her, causing her to stagger back a few steps.

The Baro Flame Demon spits blood, raises its hand, and unleashes a resisting fire ring.

Boom—!

Asina is blasted upward by the flames; the Baro Flame Demon seizes the chance, charging through her, swinging its sword again at the blocking Dao En Sosi. A holy protective barrier holds, but against the raging Demon Lord it is as flimsy as paper; a single slash shatters it, exposing Dao En Sosi's body.

The decapitation sword follows through, seemingly about to cleave the barbarian priest in two.

"Step back! Demon!"

Dao En Sosi makes no attempt to dodge; even at his speed he cannot evade, yet he remains unafraid, letting out a thunderous decree of intimidation.

The severely wounded Baro Flame Demon momentarily freezes, causing the decapitation sword's descent to pause.

The barbarian priest lunges forward a massive step, exerting all his life force, swinging his spiked hammer onto the Baro Flame Demon's knee. Its right knee, previously pierced through most of its depth by a Light Spear, cracks with a "ka‑cha" as a level‑13 legendary power with a holy strike delivers a heavy blow, shattering the knee.

"Roar!"

In excruciating pain, the Baro Flame Demon swings its sword wildly, slashing Dao En Sosi away with a single stroke.

It topples, its massive body collapsing; both body and spirit are gravely damaged, its magical resistance plummeting. Reslin's true Mirror Image seizes the chance, firing a transparent ray.

Anti-Magic Ray!

This is a self‑immolation explosion to prevent its death.

In the next instant, a torrent of Light Spears engulfs the Baro Flame Demon, this time focusing entirely on its neck. Amidst explosions and piercing sounds, the flesh on its neck vanishes, leaving only a massive vertebra still attached, yet teetering.

Yizite dashes forward, closing in behind the Baro Flame Demon, lets out a roar; the evil energy tattoos covering his body seem ready to explode, as two green battle blades cross over.

Bang!

Balò Flame Demon's skull rolled down.

(End of chapter)