Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan

Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan – 166

The Great War of Humans and Demons (4)

Kurururu―
The Northern Heavenly Demon General exuded an overwhelming demonic energy. However, the blue-eyed young man stared at him without blinking an eye.
In response, the Northern Heavenly Demon General intensified his aura, and the formless demonic energy began to press down on the young man.
Whoosh!
A fiery phoenix raised a wall of flames. Yet, the unprecedented pressure instantly shattered the fiery barrier, targeting the young man behind it.
Crackle!
A black tiger with wings emitted a dark red aura, dissipating the formidable pressure.
The Northern Heavenly Demon General smirked mockingly.
“Oh ho! They said you killed my cherished subordinate, and it seems you are different from the usual 5-star ranks.”
“Just answer my question. If you are from the Northern Demon Tribe, you must be under the Bull Demon King’s influence. He couldn’t have come here himself, so who is the leader overseeing your invasion of the neighboring realms?”
“How dare you mention the Demon King’s name with that filthy tongue! Do you not fear the heavens?”
“You must be an empty-headed fool. Let’s start with a few hits.”
Swoosh!
A purple mist burst behind the Northern Heavenly Demon General, and the black tiger that had been guarding the young man was suddenly lunging at the back of his neck with its jaws wide open.
The Northern Heavenly Demon General chuckled disdainfully and, with a godlike movement, sidestepped to the tiger’s flank and threw a bare-fisted punch.
Boom!
Splat―
Bang!
The black tiger, propelled dozens of meters by the recoil, vanished into thin air, leaving only a trace of purple mist.
“Quite a sturdy fellow, aren’t you?”
The black tiger, which had vanished, reappeared on the left side of the Northern Heavenly Demon General, swinging its sharp front paw. The Northern Heavenly Demon General narrowly dodged the claws as if by design, and his swift back kick struck the black tiger squarely on the lower jaw.
Crash!
The powerful impact caused the black tiger to stagger and retreat three steps. Almost simultaneously, blue flames surged forward.
The blue flames clung to the Northern Heavenly Demon General’s heavy armor, burning fiercely.
“Not even a tickle.”
Boom.
Whoosh!
As the Northern Heavenly Demon General stomped his right foot on the ground, releasing demonic energy, the blazing blue flames extinguished like a candle in a strong wind.
A long crack appeared in the concrete road due to his powerful kick, and the half-collapsed building beyond it completely crumbled.
Ssshhh―
At that moment, a gelatinous substance began to flow under the Northern Heavenly Demon General’s feet. The substance was ambiguous in form, appearing both liquid and like black smoke.
“Using strange powers, I see. Now that I look closer, you must be a monk who has mastered the art of cultivation!”
“None of your business.”
Rumble.
As the blue-eyed young man glared, the surrounding scenery instantly transformed into a black swamp. Ominous liquid flowed below, and black trees and flowers grew all around.
“Hmph, do you think such petty tricks will work on me? Haaap!”
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!
The Northern Heavenly Demon General gathered demonic energy in his right hand and struck the ground. The rising black streams were pushed back helplessly, and the dense shadowy forest was broken and uprooted.
Ssshhh―
“Hmm?”
However, the shadowy swamp, which he thought would shatter with a single blow, absorbed the shockwave and then reformed, pressing down on the Northern Heavenly Demon General once more.
Boom!
Dozens of shadowy trees tilted along with the space, and soon, a strange pressure attempted to bind the hands and feet of the Northern Heavenly Demon General. The ominous shadowy liquid also entangled him, causing the Northern Heavenly Demon General to furrow his brows deeply.
“Indeed, you have reached the pinnacle of the 5-star rank. The power of your techniques is considerable. Consider it an honor! You have made me draw my weapon.”
Swoosh―
Clang!
The ring on his right index finger sparkled, and two axes engraved with demonic patterns appeared in the air, landing in the Northern Heavenly Demon General’s hands.
Boom!
Bang―
The fierce pair of axes struck the shadowy swamp. The immense destructive power split the shadowy domain. Additionally, the demonic patterns on the axes, imbued with dense demonic energy, glowed a vivid dark red.
“These are the Twin Axes of Purgatory, my true weapons. What is your name? Since I have drawn the Twin Axes of Purgatory, you have earned the right to reveal your name to me.”
“I am Isaac, a hero from South Korea. I will spare your life, so convey to your superior that I wish to have a conversation.”
“Kuhuhuhu, Kahahahaha! Among all the things I’ve heard in the past hundred years, your nonsense is by far the most amusing. How about joining my ranks and becoming a jester? I would love to see you irritate other demon generals with that unstoppable mouth of yours.”
“Soon, you will understand the difference between you and me. It seems you haven’t heard that the western demons have been annihilated.”
“Hmm? Huhuhu, an empty threat. This one wasn’t as entertaining.”
Screeeech―
Crash!
The Northern Heavenly Demon General swung his axes, striking the ground. The shadows that were slowly restoring the swamp were pushed aside and completely dissipated.
The blue-eyed young man gathered the shadows to forge a sharp sword.
“Haaap!”
The Northern Heavenly Demon General, charging like a cannonball, split the shadowy sword with his axes, aiming straight for the young man’s chest.
Clang, clang, clang, clang!
“What!?”
Astonishingly, when the axes met the young man’s body, a sharp metallic sound erupted as if iron clashed with iron.
The blue-eyed young man was pushed back several meters by the recoil, but his chest, composed of a rough, dark gray substance, only bore a long scratch.
“What a strange divine power. To manage two summoned creatures and the domain of shadows while making your body as hard as diamond. How many fortuitous encounters have you had in this small neighboring realm?”
“…The time has come. The constraints of the veil have weakened. Feel it, the power of a late-stage 6-star.”
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“…!”
For a moment, the Northern Heavenly Demon General saw the young man before him as a colossal ancient giant. In the material world, he was still less than 2 meters tall, but the domain engulfed by the young man’s power was vast.
“Ah, ahhh, ughhhh!”
Ssshhh!
A wave of shadows surged, engulfing the Northern Heavenly Demon General as he tried to flee. His eyes, bound in mid-air, filled with terror.
“Great one, please spare me just this once! I will do anything. I will become your servant for life! So, please…!”
“Shut up and relay my message to your superior. I seek a conversation. I want this war to end. Also, inform them that the demon forces invading humanity will be systematically annihilated, so they should retreat immediately.”
Buzz―
Swoosh!
“Ugh!”
A green beam of light extended from the young man’s finger, penetrating the Northern Heavenly Demon General’s forehead.
“I have placed a simple prohibition spell on you. If you do not convey my exact words, your mental barriers will collapse, and you will lose your intellect.”
“Y-yes! I will definitely carry out your command, great one!”
“If you understand, then go.”
“Thank you!”
Freed from the shadowy restraints, the Northern Heavenly Demon General hastily summoned a small vessel from the demonic space and sailed it across the clear sky.
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After sparing the Northern Heavenly Demon General, the blue-eyed young man, Hero Isaac, exterminated millions of demon troops over three days in eastern China by unleashing the power of his Final Finish. He then teleported to Russia and, over the course of four days, massacred the demon army using the same method.
To avoid revealing the weaknesses of Final Finish, Hero Isaac did not activate Akashic Live. However, the governments of China and Russia learned of his miraculous achievements through the testimonies of heroes and citizens who witnessed his actions.
Saved from despair by a single hero, China and Russia erected statues in honor of Hero Isaac and revered him as the world’s strongest hero. Meanwhile, the World Hero Association, astounded by Isaac’s incredible feats, promoted him to the unique rank of SS-class hero, surpassing all awakened beings. High-ranking officials of the world government, responsible for public welfare, sought to calm global fears with the following words:
The ray of hope named Isaac is slowly lifting the shadow of apocalypse from Earth.
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Far in the East Sea, at the demon army’s assembly point.
Screeeech!
A small object, initially just a dot, rapidly approached. The object was a sword, upon which stood a high-ranking demon with two pairs of wings.
The demon, with jet-black skin and a muscular build, respectfully bowed his head towards the sky.
“Black Thunder Demon General Mu Mang greets the Grand Demon General!”
“No need for long words. Hard to believe, but it seems a late-stage 6-star grand sorcerer hails from this country. We must strike immediately to avenge our fallen kin. But Black Thunder Demon General, why haven’t you broken through their wide-area protective shield despite the disparity in forces?”
“My apologies. The enemy’s strategist has been deploying troublesome large-scale techniques in succession, making it difficult to breach their defenses.”
“Tsk, given that this country nurtured a 6-star spiritualist, their defenses must be formidable. But now that I’m here, I will swiftly reclaim their spiritual power.”
“I will commence the full-scale offensive immediately.”
“I will lead the vanguard. We must strike swiftly before the grand sorcerer can interfere.”
Shortly after, the entire demon army gathered in the East Sea began advancing towards the Gangneung and Sokcho regions.
Meanwhile, the Grand Demon General retrieved an ornate full-body armor from the demonic space and donned it, equipping himself with a spear engraved with a black dragon pattern.
Bzzzz―
Before long, a wide-area protective shield was deployed in the distance.
Inside the shield, on the Sejong the Great-class destroyer Yi Sun-sin, the white-haired swordsman Hero Sword Emperor was intently watching the front. His eyes trembled violently.
“Demonic energy surpassing the Emperor! Machine Commander, increase the strength of the wide-area protective shield to maximum output! Inform Sir Isaac of the situation immediately!”
“Understood.”
Wooooom!
At the Machine Commander’s order, the triple-layered wide-area protective shield began to emit a more distinct light.
From afar, the Grand Demon General Nachal, a mid-tier demon in full armor, flew in like a lightning bolt and fired a crimson beam.
Screeeech!
Amazingly, the wide-area protective shield, which was as tall and solid as Mount Tai, lasted less than ten seconds before shattering, leaving a large hole.
As the Grand Demon General entered, scattering black demonic energy, even the awakened Sword Emperor dared not think of confronting him.
“So, you are this country’s awakened one. Your frightened appearance is truly disappointing.”
Bzzzzzzzz―
Boom, boom, boom, boom!
The Grand Demon General began firing crimson beams in all directions, devastating the surroundings. Soldiers and heroes below A-rank caught in the explosions lost their lives before they could even feel pain.
The Sword Emperor, steeling his resolve at the horrific sight, raised his silver sword and aimed it at the airborne Grand Demon General.
“I’ll leave the rest to you.”
Yoho, Poker Boy, and Electric Guy scattered, using their magic, card tricks, and electric talents to engage the horde of monsters pouring through the hole in the protective shield.
Riding on his heavenly steed, the Sword Emperor faced the Grand Demon General, channeling his full internal energy into his silver sword from the start.
Harmony Heart Sword
Fifth Form
Heavenly Strike
Thirty-two sword lights shot out like arrows, targeting the Grand Demon General’s neck, arms, and legs.
The Grand Demon General, who had been standing with his arms crossed, summoned an old lamp into his right hand. Immediately, bluish smoke rose from the lamp and condensed into a ball of light, from which dozens of crimson beams shot out, intercepting all thirty-two sword lights.
“This Spirit Radiance Illusion Lamp is a rare treasure of the mid-tier realm. It is on a completely different level from the artifacts of the lower realm.”
“…I don’t know much about treasures or artifacts. More importantly, why are those from the world beyond the veil causing such atrocities? By crossing swords with the demon general Mu Mang, I realized that you too are a species with developed intellect and civilization.”
“An amusing argument. As the dominant species of the neighboring realm, don’t you capture livestock and plants on land and fish in the water to fill your hungry bellies?”
“Are you saying that because we are weaker, you see us as nothing more than livestock to fill your stomachs?! We are intelligent beings with advanced civilizations! How can you equate us with mere creatures that can’t even properly express their emotions?!”