MTLNOVEL Chapter 1274: Intense Clash
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Erebus clashed against the phantasmal dragon and the Demon King of Death's finger both of their armies also beginning to battle. Erebus' Miasmic Undead clashed aggressively against the possessed Players who had become Bone Dragonoids, large shockwaves of dark and phantasmal energies spreading everywhere, contaminating the forest.
Although Erebus had become a fairy with spiritual powers and a certain connection with nature now, his miasma had never changed, and a mere touch from it contaminated the forest and made plants mutate into horrendous cancerous masses of branches, leaves, and eyes, while tainting the rich soil black.
However, Erebus was now much more conscious of his powers and how they could affect his surroundings, he was letting the forest take some damage in exchange for fully repelling the Demon King of Death, which he believed was a necessary sacrifice.
CLASH! CLASH! CLASH!
As he clashed against the phantasmal dragon wielding the black bone sword made out of the Demon King of Death's finger, he defended easily using his crystalized miasmic cocoon, making the dragon realize the immense durability he possessed.
"Ugh?! It's tougher than my scales!"
With just a small exchange of blows, the dragon was completely shocked. He couldn't believe how hard Erebus cocoon was, although it was dealing some damage over time, generating several cracks that spread at a moderate pace, it was still hard enough to resist several blows using a weapon made by his master.
Even the Demon King of Death seemed slightly shocked, his many eyes across the blade squinting as they glanced at Erebus, his new and adorable appearance was nothing but a mask, within that small and cute fairy, there was the same old demon king that terrorized the world before him.
"Hmph," Erebus smiled, suddenly touching the black sword with his little fingers as he glared at the phantasmal dragon, his crimson eyes glowing brightly.
"It looks like the power of Miasma has been enhanced once my new body was formed… Although I am leagues weaker than before… I now possess the Spirit Power I sought so much when I invaded this forest! Observe!"
Indeed, back then when he invaded and destroyed the Forest of Beginnings, he stole the soul and spirit powers of the Tree of Beginnings, the direct son of the Ancient Yggdrasil.
Using that newly gained spiritual power, he was able to refine his Miasma into Spiritual Divine Miasma, and achieved a complete evolution, attaining a near god-like form, which he used to tear through the fabric of space and reach Earth.
Of course, he had no such body anymore, and he was being contained by his new body, which he had to adapt to even now…
But there were still some things that remained from back then, such as his ability to combine these elements.
FLUOSH!
"Agh! Get away from me!"
The dragon's eyes widened as he screamed the moment he saw sparkling white and golden light mix with black miasma, spiraling into something monstrous and spiritual.
TRUUUM!
Its very fabrication was so vile that even space itself was being torn apart as it was summoned into this world, an aberrant being that shouldn't exist!
"{Eldritch Spirit Summon}: {Void-Walking Aberration}!"
"GRYYEEEEHHHH!"
A monstrosity, a spirit made out of miasma, was born. A huge being of over thirty meters of height, with its head made out of countless tentacles shaped as branches with black and red, horrendous-looking fruits that resembled the desiccated heads of people.
Its legs were at least over a dozen, similar to the legs of goats, but completely black and covered on miasmic goo, spreading it everywhere as it walked.
Even more, its mere steps distorted space around it…
This thing wasn't supposed to even be real!
"W-What is that thing?!"
The dragon, an ancient being that has served the Demon King of Death this entire time felt utter disbelief and fear as he saw the monstrosity approach.
"Dammit! So he has already evolved his Miasma?! This is not fair!"
The Demon King of Death seemed frustrated, completely ignoring the fact the spirit was right in front of them.
With its massive tentacles, the spirit struck down the bone Dragonoids and the phantasmal dragon with a single horizontal sweep!
CLAAASH!
The Bone Dragonoids were sent flying, covered with spiritual void miasma that began to consume their armors and then bodies. One after another, they began to scream as they were consumed by the void miasma, melting into puddles of flesh and black mud.
"Uuaagggh!"
"Gryyaaahhh!"
"Uuuggghh!"
"Aaaaggh!"
Erebus smiled sadistically as he glanced at the Players die, he even laughed a bit, his eyes glowing bright red. Despite having changed sides, his sadistic and evil tendencies remained.
"Haha… HAHAHAHA! Yes, suffer, you damn Players! I've wanted to do this for so long! Die! Die! DIE!"
With his childish yet malicious laughter, the little fairy started riding his eldritch abomination, smacking the players with its massive tentacles and crushing them into meat paste.
CRASH! CRASH! CRASH! CRASH!
As they died by droves, the power and manifestation of the dragon's phantasmal embodiment started to grow weaker and weaker.
"Dammit, don't die you useless bastards!"
The dragon unleashed several spells and swung the massive sword, devastating the forest around him while trying to push Erebus away as he chased him.
"At the very least I must reach the tree!"
"Throw me to the tree!"
"What?!"
"You must throw me into the tree. Once my blade pierces it, it'll become mine! Do it!"
The Demon King of Death had a terrifying plan, one that involved overtaking Yggdrasil herself and turning her into his new body.
"But master, we're too far, I lack the strength…"
"Then I'll grant you more power."
FLUOSH!
Phantasmal and nether energies encompassed the dragon as the surviving Bone Dragonoids rushed towards him, melting into flesh and bones as they screamed in pain and agony. Enjoy new tales from empire
"{Demonic Death Vessel}!"
Through the combination of Demon Magic and his own Necromancy, the Demon King of Death created a second body for his loyal dragon general.
"Aahh! A second body! With this, surely…!"
"Hey, you took away all the Players? I was having fun, you know?"
However, to his surprise, Erebus was already behind them.
With a swipe of his hand, a massive tentacle made of spiritual void miasma slammed them even further away from their target.
CRAAASH!
"So far, you're pretty disappointing, Demon King of Death."
"This isn't all I have to offer, Demon King of Miasma!"
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