A Core Ship From The Start Chapter 545

Chapter 545: Chapter 404: It's a blast kill!_1 Chapter 545: Chapter 404: It's a blast kill!_1 After the soul-crushing feast the night before, Duanmu Huai and the group returned to the Fortress City early the next morning, as the decisive battle was imminent.

Of course, Leia couldn't accompany them, but before she left, she held Duanmu Huai's hand, repeatedly telling him to take care. She knew her beloved was powerful, but there was a chance Seth might hold him back. If any danger arose, she urged him to run back immediately. She promised to lead the forces and wait for him.

She said all these things in front of King Gandhi and Majeko, which irritated Majeko greatly, while King Gandhi could only offer a wry smile. He understood that Leia's confidence came from her reliance on Lisas, and at this time, he couldn't argue.

Duanmu Huai also responded to Leia with a wry smile, but he wasn't angry. Although Leia's words were harsh and filled with attacks whenever he was involved, it showed that she was a straightforward and endearing girl. At least she wasn't like the palace women he had seen in those court dramas with his mother, who smiled and called each other sisters on the surface, but stabbed each other in the back once they turned around…
Honestly, as a man, Duanmu Huai really couldn't handle that.

But he was certain of one thing.

There was no doubt, that woman named Zhen Huan, was a follower of Cunning Deception.

Compared to those women in the court dramas, Leia was much more adorable.

But Duanmu Huai didn't prolong the conversation. Afterward, he returned to the Fortress City. Immediately, King Gandhi made preparations to mobilize his forces to march towards the Royal City again without rest.

This time, King Gandhi was determined to utterly crush the Demon Army in one fell swoop!

It wasn't surprising that King Gandhi had made this plan, after all… given the current situation, he didn't have any other options.

In terms of the number of troops, most of Seth's army had been completely annihilated or reduced to remnants during the Demon Clan invasion. Even the civilians had suffered heavy losses due to the previous upheaval, followed by the Demon Clan invasion. Under these circumstances with the scarcity of resources and manpower and Lisas looming from behind, there were only two options left.

They either mustered all their strength to overthrow the enemy once and for all, or they were overthrown in one fell swoop.

There was no third way!

Fortunately, Duanmu Huai was here, and he indeed has the capacity to confront the Demon. That's why… King Gandhi still had faith.

On the other hand, when the Seth Army was dispatched, the Demon Army mobilized as well. They knew that this would be the last battle in Seth. Once they crushed this Seth Army, Seth would no longer have the strength to resist, leaving them to do as they pleased!

At this moment, the Demon Army was unaware that Sezer had surrendered to Duanmu Huai. After all, the idea of a Demon being turned into a Familiar was difficult to imagine. Unable to locate Sezer, Kirk decided to lead the team himself. Soon, on a battlefield, the Human and Demon armies were confronting each other face-to-face.

Then, Duanmu Huai, gripping his large sword, stepped out from the crowd. He raised his sword and pointed it forward!

“Demon! Come out and die!!”

This was agreed upon in advance by Duanmu Huai and King Gandhi. Since Sezer mentioned that this Demon Kirk was a gentlemanly and chivalrous Demon, he would definitely come out to fight one-on-one. If he doesn't show up, it doesn't matter, but if he does… It would be just perfect!

“How interesting.”

Soon, a figure emerged from the Demon Army, although…… this guy indeed had quite a unique appearance.

Even Duanmu Huai twitched his eye when he saw him.

It was no wonder Duanmu Huai had such a reaction, simply because…… the guy in front of him was not a human at all!

Duanmu Huai had seen many Demons, including the former Devil King Ji'Er, Satra, Ezeru, and Sezer. But these Demons were basically in human form, even Noss, who was of Dragonkin, usually appeared as a human.

However, this Demon Kirk was completely different!

His entire body was yellow, and he had a long, triangular snakehead. He simply looked like an alien!

This was not even a human, it was simply a sprouted monster!

“Interesting, I didn't expect a human would dare to challenge a Demon to a fight?”

A glimmer of curiosity flashed across Kirk's face. He stood with his arms folded, staring at Duanmu Huai.

“Very well, human, I admire your courage, come on! Let's see what you've got!!”

Those were his own words, and he would have no one but himself to blame.

Hearing the end of Kirk's speech, a murderous intent emerged in Duanmu Huai's eyes. He then stepped forward and charged at Kirk with his large sword!

However, at this moment, suddenly, a voice rang out from the Demon Army.

“Lord Kirk, be careful! He's the Demon Slayer!”

“What?!”

Upon hearing the warning, Kirk's face changed dramatically. He knew very well who this Demon Slayer was, but since Duanmu Huai was not frequently seen, many people didn't actually know what he looked like. Initially, Kirk didn't give it much thought, but when he heard the warning, he became nervous.

The reputation of Duanmu Huai, who had killed Ezeru, Noss, and former Devil King Ji'Er, had long been spread in the Devil World. No matter how awesome he was, he didn't believe he was stronger than Devil King Ji'Er!

But right now, he had no room to evade!

“Ha!!”

Duanmu Huai let out an enraged roar, forcefully swinging his sword at the demon before him. However, to his surprise, Kirk had morphed into something as soft as noodles, splitting into countless strands and swaying like seaweed, easily evading Duanmu Huai's strike. One of Kirk's tendrils then violently lashed out, striking Duanmu's sword and causing it to skew, before rapidly proliferating thorn-covered tendrils entwined around it!

“Good!!!”

Seeing Duanmu Huai being ensnared by Kirk, the demons cheered loudly, while the humans were anxiety-ridden. They had never encountered such a strange demon, let alone one that managed to subdue Duanmu Huai simply on their first encounter?

How to continue this fight?

Great!

After entangling Duanmu Huai, Kirk finally let out a sigh of relief. He too felt fear!

Duanmu Huai's feats in battle were well known throughout the Devil World. However, no one knew how exactly he managed to slay several demons and the previous Demon King. Of course, the Demon Clan believed that Duanmu Huai possessed a weapon capable of shattering the Invincible Barrier of demons.

After all, history mentioned such weapons — two swords named Sunlight and Chaos. Perhaps he had one of them, enabling him to break through the demons' Invincible Barrier and slay them. Therefore, Kirk's first counterattack was to seal off Duanmu's weapon and restrain him!

But that was not enough!

Although Kirk demonstrated a knight's manner and was willing to fight one-on-one, he dared not hold back against this terrifying enemy known for slaying several demons consecutively!

Hence, the moment he ensnared Duanmu Huai, he intended to strike decisively and eliminate him!

No matter how formidable this man was, he was still nothing more than a human!

However, just as Kirk prepared to launch his attack, suddenly, a raging Black Flame enveloped Duanmu. At the same time, Kirk felt a heart-wrenching pain that seemed to incinerate even his soul, coming from every direction!

Damn!

At that moment, Kirk was filled with astonishment. He had thought that Duanmu Huai relied on the power of a specific weapon to break through the Invincible Barrier of demons, but it seemed… the situation wasn't quite that.

This is bad!

Feeling the terrifying blistering heat and frigid cold that induced unbearable pain, Kirk quickly tried to morph again to retreat. However, to his surprise, just as he attempted to shape-shift and withdraw, a large hand abruptly reached out from the Black Flames and grasped him tightly!

Following this, Kirk watched in horror as Duanmu Huai, appearing as terrifying as a Demon God, emerged from the flames. He took hold of Kirk's body, then pulled forcefully!

“Aaaaaaaaaah!!!!!”

Kirk's agonized scream echoed across the battlefield. He could no longer maintain his shape-shifted form, reverting back to his original state — that of a yellow, rubbery alien. Except now, one of his arms had been brutally ripped off by Duanmu Huai!

“Boom!”

Duanmu Huai emerged from the Black Flames and coldly glanced at the squirming Kirk in his hand, writhing much like a maggot. He casually discarded the torn-off arm, then dug his fingers harshly into Kirk's head!

“Aaaaaaaaaah!!!”

Kirk, at this point, was nearly suffocated by the torturous pain. Any ordinary person would've succumbed to death by now. But as a demon, their recovery ability was superb, so they didn't die that easily; instead, they felt the pain even more acutely!

But Duanmu Huai did not ease his grasp despite Kirk's piteous cries. He held Kirk aloft, hands speared into his head, clearly visible to all around, then… Duanmu Huai brutally wrenched his hands apart!

The screams, abruptly ended.

Kirk, the demon, was torn apart right down the middle, both halves left grasped in Duanmu Huai's hands. Blood and innards flowed out freely from the gory divide, then everyone saw a red orb of light slowly rising from within the carnage.

The Demon Blood Soul!!!

Seeing this red sphere, both humans and demons were taken aback. They all had heard of the tales of the Demon Blood Souls. Legends said that when a demon died, their souls didn't perish but instead transformed into Demon Blood Souls, merging into another's body.

Then, it was up to whether the invader usurped the body to revive.

Or if the original host was strong enough to, in turn, consume the demon's power and spirit.

So, what about this Demon Blood Soul?

Just as everyone intently observed the Demon Blood Soul, Duanmu Huai coldly snorted. He tossed aside the split corpse and abruptly seized the escaping Demon Blood Soul. Following this, the Black Flames erupted once more and with an agonized wail, the Demon Blood Soul was utterly obliterated in Duanmu's hand!

At that moment, an eerie silence took hold of the battlefield.

Everyone stared dumbstruck at the extinguished Demon Blood Soul, their hearts pounding heavily in their chests.

For the first time, they had witnessed a demon being slain under everyone's watchful eyes. Even its soul was utterly destroyed!

“The Demon is dead!”

As the king, King Gandhi was the first to snap back to reality. He urgently lifted his hand and roared ardently.

“All units, commence attack ———-!!!”

Chapter end

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