Chapter 101: Chapter 101: Red Serpent Deity
BOOM!
The two concentrated energy balls collided with explosive force.
The winner seemed obvious—the Naga King's miasma overpowered the black fireball, continuing its deadly path toward Manas.
Just as the Naga King was about to grin victoriously, a wave of dread washed over him.
BOOM!
Crash!
From the sky, Aengus had already gathered another fireball—this one a hellish, black mass of flames, like a miniature sun. It hurtled down and smashed into the Naga King, sending his massive body spiraling into the ground from the sheer force of the impact.
But the Naga King wasn't finished.
"Hissssssss!"
With a furious roar, the Naga King's body rippled, and in an instant, he split into two, each form equally menacing. His rage had intensified more
"Hiss, I will kill you both!"
The Naga King roared, charging madly toward Aengus and Manas.
Manas leapt into the air with lightning speed, her advanced thought processing and accelerated mind allowing her to move with precision. Every ounce of energy was used efficiently, as she clashed with the Naga King, using a combination of raw physical strength and hellfire to chip away at his defenses bit by bit.
Aengus, fully aware that their energy reserves were running low, knew they had to act quickly. He turned his focus to the Naga King's other body, preparing to immobilize it.
"Earth Cage!"
"Greater Earth Cage!"
Slamming his hand against the ground, Aengus conjured two massive, sturdy earth cages, trapping the Naga King inside one of them.
The Naga King paused, momentarily confused by the elemental Earth prison that surrounded him.
"What's this? The elemental abilities shouldn't be possible in demon land, not unless...." he thought a terrifying possibility, but before he ponder further he was hit by a black meteor figure.
Hellfire Dive!
Seizing the moment, Aengus, engulfed in blazing hellfire, launched himself into the sky. With a fierce lunge, he dove down, releasing the earth cages just in time to strike the Naga King's body with the full force of his hellfire, aiming to end the battle in a fiery conclusion.
"Hisssss!"
"Argh! No, this shouldn't be possible! How do you know elemental skills like those abominable humans? This is not possible!" the Naga King roared, his voice filled with disbelief as his body began to char under the scorching hellfire.
"Hahaha... so that's how it is. You must be one of the spies sent by the humans," he laughed maniacally as his form began to change.
In an instant, the Naga King shed his serpentine features, transforming into a towering human-like figure with explosive muscles. His body was covered in tattoos of a red snake, slithering and curling over his charred skin. Though wounded and burned, his power seemed to surge beyond anything Aengus had faced before.
Aengus furrowed his brows, sensing the shift in the Naga King's strength. His aura had intensified, suffocating the air around them and pressing down with an overwhelming weight.
"Manas, what's happening to him? Do you have any idea?" Aengus asked telepathically, his mind racing.
"Master, it seems he's finally using his blessing," Manas responded, her tone urgent. "We need to defeat him completely before he ascends to a higher rank. If he does, no one will be able to save us from his Petrifying Gaze and Illusion abilities."
Aengus's eyes narrowed. "Blessing? Who is this 'Ancient Red Serpent' that granted him such power?"
Manas hesitated for a moment before replying. "According to my archive, The Ancient Red Serpent is an ancient deity, one feared for its power over illusions and petrification. His blessing can elevate a chosen few to unimaginable strength. But, Master... if he fully ascends higher rank, we may not survive."
Aengus clenched his fists, though his expression calm. "So you're telling me I have use that ability? Is there no other choice?"
"No, Master," Manas replied firmly. "It's the best way to defeat him quickly."
With a deep sigh, Aengus steeled himself for what was to come.
Sienna and his subordinates, having finished their own battles, watched in awe from a distance. Their gazes were fixed on Aengus, marveling at the spectacle unfolding before them.
Without hesitation, Aengus invoked his power:
[Naga Transformation]
[Doombringer Fortification]
In an instant, Aengus transformed into a towering 25-meter serpent, every muscle fiber charged with fortification magic. His new form radiated with dark, menacing energy, dwarfing the Naga King.
The Naga King, momentarily struck with disbelief, barely had time to process what was happening when Aengus activated his next ability:
[Gluttony of Darkness]
A black hole formed in front of his maws of Aengus' serpentine form, its gravitational pull growing stronger with each passing second.
The air itself seemed to warp as the intense suction force began pulling everything, including the Naga King, toward it.
"H-How? No... Don't...!" The Naga King's eyes widened in terror as he struggled against the immense force. Desperation gripped him as his mind scrambled to comprehend what was happening. "How can a person possess both Mana and Nether Energy?"
Aengus' Heart of Darkness pulsed faster, amplifying the gravitational pull even further. The Naga King, despite all his strength and rage, found himself being dragged inexorably toward Aengus' black hole, his resistance growing weaker by the second.
The Naga King's roars echoed across the battlefield, sending chill down everyone's spine across the battlefield.
The battlefield fell silent as everyone froze, dumbfounded by the spectacle before them. The once invincible and proud Naga King, the leader who had reigned for over 150 years, was now swallowed by Aengus. It was an event that would be remembered throughout history.
The Naga King's final words rang in the air, venomous and filled with spite: "Argh! You will pay for this! Haha... I have informed the Almighty Red Serpent Deity to bring your demise. Just you wait, you will meet your end soon enough!"
And with that, the Naga King, the ruler of the Naga Tribe, was no more—devoured by Aengus' Gluttony of Darkness.
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Suddenly, Aengus heard a series of notifications ringing in his mind:
"You have absorbed The Naga King!"
"You have absorbed part of the Ancient Red Serpent's blessing!"
"You have gained +140 Strength, +145 Defense, and +155 Agility!"
"Your Nether Energy / Mana increased by 15,000!"
"You have received the title: Naga King Slayer!"
"You have been marked by the Ancient Red Serpent!"
"You have received the option to choose a new Class for your achievement: Ancient Serpent Slayer!"
Do you want equip? Yes / No?