Chapter 1088 The Unusual Succubus <TOC> Chapter 1090 A Sense of Guilt
Translator: SumTLMan
As the words had just ceased, a monumental transformation seized the physique of the Panaces Succubus.
Her whole being inflated, like a balloon swiftly filling up with air. The speed of her expansion was so rapid that it seemed as if the space itself was twisting.
When finally set in place, her shape was as intimidating as a colossal troll, her appearance metamorphosing from humanoid to something like a mantis — an insectoid form brimming with slick lines and an aura of raw power. From her back, appendages like spider legs slowly spread out, trailing tails of light in the reflection of the fire.
What truly struck terror into the hearts of onlookers was her skull.
The petite cherry lips on her forehead exploded into a horrifying Maneater Plant, rows upon rows of razor-sharp teeth lining the bloody giant mouth. She had fully morphed into an alien being, any traces of her previous enchanting demeanor lost.
Angel had witnessed Hai’s awakened form before, yet upon seeing it once more, he was still filled with shock and his spine prickled with cold sweat.
Across from Hai, the surprise in Sineva’s eyes was beyond description.
She felt that the mental power of the succubus before her had maintained a stable state, neither increasing nor decreasing. However, from the metallic gleam of her scales and the oppressive terror of her flesh, it was clear that the strength of the succubus’s flesh body had been amplified by an innumerable factor!
Sineva felt an illusion that what she was facing was not a succubus, but an Abyss Dragon, known for its formidable might forged in blood and flesh!
Even though she hadn’t truly confronted an Abyss Dragon, the sanguine aura exuding from the succubus’ current form sent shivers down the spine of Sineva, a wizard of the bloodline lineage.
“Giggles, indeed, this form brings me the most joy… however, after awakening, my craving for flesh has increased… I wish to devour you, let us merge into one…” The succubus’ whispers came out in a dual tone from her two mouths, filling the air with an unsettling sensation.
Clang!
Sineva initiated an attack when Hai was midway through her transformation. With her dual blades of fire and ice, capable of rending anything they touched, she charged towards the succubus who was still lost in self-adulation.
Given her gargantuan form, the succubus couldn’t possibly avoid the attack with a simple sidestep.
In fact, she didn’t budge, allowing the ferocious attack to land on her scales as if wanting to test the defensive capabilities of her scale armor.
The grating sound filled the air, sending sparks flying.
The succubus’ streamlined body withstood the blow, showing only a minor bloodstain, yet it didn’t cause any further harm to her.
Sineva’s eyes narrowed as she expanded her wings and swiftly retreated.
The succubus didn’t pursue either, instead, she continued her soliloquy, “My mother, who succumbed in the Greed Plane, once told me that one should allow the prey to move around before feeding. With a flowing circulation, the taste would be more delectable…”
Sineva, with a grim and stern expression, ignored the succubus’ provocation and continued her assault.
She was uncertain as to why the succubus had metamorphosed into such a state, yet if it hadn’t ascended to the rank of a Great Demon, what dread could there be for her? Even in the face of a Great Demon, Sineva was not bereft of the strength to contest.
Without an iota of hesitation, Sineva initiated the second wave of her assault.
At last, the succubus too sprang into action.
The succubus’s velocity had not waned in the slightest from when it was humanoid, it was even more swift! Virtually all of Sineva’s attacks, be it the onslaught of energy or the bisection of the material world, the succubus was capable of evading. Even when bearing the brunt of the attack, it managed to deflect the majority of the force. It was evident, the succubus had intentionally endured Sineva’s strike earlier.
On the contrary, it was Sineva who found it challenging to withstand the frenzied onslaught of the succubus.
The stark disparity in strength and corporeal endurance compelled Sineva to expend more energy to regulate her response speed. The succubus could resist her assault head-on, but she was incapable of doing so.
A mere glancing blow from the succubus could result in unimaginable consequences.
The more undesirable the event, the more prone it is to transpire. As such thoughts consumed Sineva, she discerned an appendage shining with faint white light, lunging from behind.
“Damn it! I can’t evade!” A complex emotion flickered in Sineva’s eyes. She had let her guard down, preoccupied with evading the succubus’s attack, but she had overlooked the fact that this peculiar succubus, beyond its terrifying physical form, had countless “light tails” at its disposal.
Caught off guard, Sineva was swept by the “light tail”.
She had no choice but to resist head-on!
Sineva gritted her teeth, straining to alter her body’s mid-air angle, changing the trajectory of the light tail from piercing her heart to lashing her waist.
A surge of immense force unfurled from within her midriff.
Even though the force was discharged, her innards — even with their passive defense — felt as if they were all concurrently crushed under an immense weight.
The boundless torment instantly disseminated.
Sineva’s fiery gaze turned utterly scarlet, rapidly muttering a mysterious incantation under her breath. An array of tadpole-like black patterns appeared on the injured area of her abdomen, a cryptic spell capable of forcefully suppressing her agony temporarily.
Sineva did not retreat in the slightest, but clenched her teeth, swiftly evading a “light tail”, proceeding to launch a relentless barrage of strikes towards the Succubus.
A flurry of light and shadow stirred for a moment.
Watching this spectacle left Angel absolutely dazzled. A duel of such level was a rare sight. Even when one stumbles upon it, they likely lack the courage to appreciate it up close.
However, contrary to Fafnir’s detached attitude towards the outcome, Angel was constantly on edge. His sympathies naturally gravitated towards Sineva.
Although his overall impression of the Frost Moon Alliance was not too favourable, they were ultimately part of the human race. Besides, the relationship between Sineva and Flora was extremely intimate. It could be said that Sineva was rather friendly towards the Phantom Island lineage. Thus, Angel naturally hoped for her victory, his internal compass tilted in her favor.
Angel was extremely tense, as both sides engaged in a tit-for-tat, both bearing the scars of the fight. For a time, it was challenging to discern the victor.
“In theory, Sineva should hold the upper hand. Why is the conflict dragging on without a clear victor? Could she possibly lose?” Angel furrowed his brow, recognizing that while the struggle appeared balanced, the very nature of the Abyss gave the advantage to the demon. A drawn-out contest of wills was exceedingly unfavorable for humanity.
As Angel’s apprehensions grew, the on-ground confrontation was escalating towards a fever pitch.
Thunderous rumblings echoed ceaselessly, born from the succubus’s colossal movements. The earth trembled, and flames were displaced.
In contrast, Sineva wove her way through the scattering stones with an air of suspended time, her footfalls on the levitating rocks kicking up not a speck of dust.
Although Sineva’s actions appeared fluid, devoid of any hindrances, her inner turmoil was surging.
This was no succubus — it was an embodiment of raw, destructive power, a flesh-bound war machine!
Never before had Sineva experienced such fatigue in close-quarters combat. Even in her bouts with the venerable Mengke, she had not faced such a grueling ordeal.
In the wake of relentless evasion, Sineva gritted her teeth, deciding to launch another intense assault.
Wings spread wide, black domain and white light erupted simultaneously.
A shroud of darkness veiled the earth as a brilliant luminescence bathed the world. These ostensibly contradicting forces merged eerily, inverting reality.
It was as if time and space had been stripped away, reducing everything to a duochrome tapestry.
A flicker of confusion flashed across the succubus’s gaze. Seizing the moment, Sineva thought to herself: The opportunity has arrived!
She was acutely aware of the formidable bodily defenses of the succubus, thus she did not opt to hack at its flesh. Without a moment’s hesitation, she took to the sky, her twin blades merged as one. A dark mist swirled as a burst of radiant white light appeared, mercilessly striking at the mouth on the succubus’ forehead.
The shrill sound of cutting echoed through the air.
Caught off guard, the succubus’ skull was cleaved into two, split from the gaping maw upon its forehead.
A glint of delight flickered in Sineva’s eyes as she doubled her effort, channeling all her strength into the blade’s descent.
“Ah——” Sineva roared, and in sync with the collision of bone and blade, the towering succubus, over ten meters tall, was split straight down the middle, cleaved into two halves!
Blood spurted like a geyser!
With a leap, Sineva landed sturdily on the ground, gasping for breath, but her eyes shined with joy.
The journey was arduous, but as long as the final outcome was favorable, it was worth it.
After catching her breath for a while, Sineva suddenly staggered, and collapsed onto the ground. Her brows furrowed, drenched in sweat, blood and fragments of internal organs dribbled from the corners of her mouth… The pain and wounds she had forcefully suppressed earlier resurged with a vengeance once she relaxed, and the pain inflicted by the backlash of her secret technique was even more intense than before.
Sineva writhed on the ground, her agonized groans echoing in the aftermath of the fierce pain.
As Angel watched this unfold, he breathed a sigh of relief, yet was also worried about Sineva’s condition.
Sineva appeared utterly defenseless now, the only saving grace being that Hai had been slain, and there should be no other demons in the vicinity.
As Angel was in deep thought, his gaze fell onto the situation behind Sineva, causing his pupils to contract sharply in a flash of realization!
Disaster!
Sineva, amidst her intense pain, caught the rustling sound.
Her guess was that it must be the “shadow” from before. Naturally, Sineva had prepared for this. Despite the unbearable pain throughout her body, as a true knowledge wizard who had reached her level through sheer power, she mustered her spirit even under such extreme agony.
“There’s another tough battle to be fought, it’s not time to rest,” Sineva held onto this thought as she pulled herself back up.
However, when Sineva stood up, she realized that the rustling noise she heard earlier was not from the “shadow” in the sea of fire, but it was——
“Really painful.” The Panaces Succubus, split in half but slowly fusing back together, cooed in a seductive voice, “It’s the first time I’ve felt so much pain~”
“However, I quite enjoy the sensation of pain, it sends shivers down my spine! As expected, I made the right choice… hehehe…”
There was another giggle as the succubus swayed. The flesh and blood on her body seemed to possess self-awareness, squirming, amalgamating, and… regenerating!
“How is this possible?!” Sineva looked at the succubus in horror. She had clearly killed her, so why was she resurrected?
Faced with the horrified expression of Sineva, the succubus chuckled, her laughter sounding soul-stirring and smug, “Does it seem unbelievable to you? I can tell you, in fact, my Awakening of Power——”
“Is immortality~”
Chapter 1088 The Unusual Succubus <TOC> Chapter 1090 A Sense of Guilt