Salvos (A Monster Evolution LitRPG)

Chapter 569: Of Corruption

569. Of Corruption

[Hellabomination - Lvl. 185]

I stared at the wild Primeval Demon. It loomed over me hundreds of times my size. It bore the skull of a savage dog as its face, and it had a pair of spindly arched bones as its wings. It had four arms that were each as long as its body. One of its clawed hands swung down, aiming straight for me.

I dove out of the way before the attack could land. But even from afar, I felt the shockwave of the rippling air knock me back. A pillar of lava and dust shot out of the ground just from the wild Primeval Demons missed strike.

It turned to face me as I narrowed my eyes. I recognized it. Or at least, I thought I did. Most Demons of the same Subspecies looked similar, however there were usually tiny minutiae that regularly distinguished them from each other. And apart from the battle scars this [Hellabominations] wore, I noticed similar markings on its body that reminded me of the [Helalbomination] that attacked me at the start of Revelation.

Not just that but the horns that protruded horizontally out of its head I was almost entirely certain it was also the very same [Hellabomination] that Belzu had nearly summoned to the Mortal Realm. 

It was higher-leveled than me. It had nearly killed me twice now. And as I faced it down I smiled, baring my teeth.

Time for round three, huh?

I raised my claw, pointing at the [Hellabomination] as it faced me. It roared and unleashed a blast of blue flames. I activated [Divine Haste] and teleported out of the way right as the attack was about to reach me. It was a massive cone that spread out for miles, devastating the world below. 

It was a powerful blast. As expected from a Level 185 Primeval Demon. The crevices and canyons spreading out into the distance were ripped apart. Even the magma boiling down beneath in rivers evaporated from the explosion.

However, the attack had completely missed me. Even before the [Hellabomination] unhinged its jaws, I had already sensed the attack coming thanks to [Angelic Premonition]. I had teleported high above it, looking down with my claw still aimed its way. 

It spun around in anger, letting out a screech. But I just smirked.

[Sacred Hellfire].

The [Hellabomination] opened its mouth and it erupted into flames. I watched as the gold and gray fire burst out, lighting the wild Primeval Demons skin aflame. It reeled and let out a terrible screech. But even as it tried to claw out the [Sacred Hellfire], my Skill still persisted.

It was a Divine Skill. It drew from my Divine Essence, and it would have burned until it completely destroyed its target. Of course, the [Hellabomination] was resilient. It thrashed momentarily in the air as it failed to shake off my attack. But I knew that my [Sacred Hellfire] alone couldnt take the Primeval Demon out. All I needed was a moments distraction.

I raised my clawed hand towards the sky, taking in a deep breath.

[The Call of Armageddon].

A sphere of black flames coalesced right on the palm of my clawed hand. At first, a concentrated ball of magic. But then it began to lose its shape as I released it. All at once, it exploded. I flitted away, watching as a rain of black flames poured down onto the [Hellabomination].

The wild Primeval Demon raised its head with a roar. It ignored the gold and gray flames burning on its face, before flying straight up and crashing into the outpouring of [The Call of Armageddon].

The black flames fell like shooting stars. Much larger than raindrops, but certainly not the same size as a meteor. The onslaught of attacks slowed the [Hellabomination]. It battered the wild Primeval Demons skin. But that was it.

All [The Call of Armageddon] and [Sacred Hellfire] did was whittle down on the [Hellabomination]s defenses and slowed its approach to a crawl.

Now

I clapped my claws together, closing my eyes as the wild Primeval Demon screeched. I began to forge a weapon out of [The Holy Flames]. It used to take me forever to create a solid object with my fire creation. But now, I could construct a Divine Nebular Scythe in only a single minute.

I grinned as I drew back, spinning the iridescent weapon above my head. I looked back down at the [Hellabomination]. It unleashed a blast of blue flames into the air, engulfing [The Call of Armageddon]. Even though it was still burning, it turned its gaze towards me. That of rage and anger.

I shook my head as I raised my Divine Nebular Scythe. I focused on the weapon I channeled my divinity and my aura into it. [Divine Strike] and [Draconic Fury] both wreathed iridescent blade, and I flew forward.

The [Hellabomination] reached me as its claws shone with blue flames. It swung at me, but I narrowly dodged the attack. I stuck close to its body, bringing down my Divine Nebular Scythe and digging deep into the Primeval Demons body. 

When I fought it back in the Mortal Realm, I had barely even been able to hurt it even with my Divine Essence empowering me. But right now, I could cleanly cut its flesh open and spill its black blood over the Netherworld. It roared and spun around, trying to follow up with a second swing mid-air. And once again, I easily avoided its attack.

Thanks to [Divine Haste] and [Angelic Premonition], the [Hellabomination] could hardly hit me. I continued to unleash a flurry of strikes with my Divine Nebular Scythe, empowering my attacks with [Divine Strike] and [Draconic Fury]. So the wild Primeval Demon bled. I scarred its already battle-scarred body with my own onslaught of attacks. I continued doing this until my [Divine Haste] ran out, before I flew back.

However, as I tried to disengage, the [Hellabomination] sped up to catch me. It stretched out one of its claws like it was trying to grab me. But as it drew closer, I simply smirked and raised my Divine Nebular Scythe.

The gray and red aura coating the blade shimmered brightly, before the image of a giant claw exploded out before the implosion of a silver ring followed it. I flew back with a grin, watching as the bloodied arm of the [Hellabomination] tumbled out of the sky. The wild Primeval Demon screeched in pain as it clutched the missing limb.

I scoffed as I snapped my fingers.

Is that really all you got?

And six of my clones flashed into existence around me. They giggled and laughed, charging at the [Hellabomination] as it reeled in place. They drew closer to the wild Primeval Demon as I just watched

Only for the [Hellabomination]s entire body to flicker. I narrowed my eyes. I watched as a blue aura overcame the wild Primeval Demon, before it shot forward.

All at once, it struck down three of my clones. It moved so fast, and they were unprepared for its attack. It cut them down one after another with its burning claw, before moving onto the next to avoid the follow-up explosion.

My three remaining clones managed to dive out of the way in time to avoid the [Hellabomination]s strikes. But when they circled around the wild Primeval Demon to flank it, their blasts of flames missed. I watched as everything they threw went sailing off into the distance, completely missing their target.

I knew what was happening in an instant. I saw the way the [Hellabomination] shed my [Sacred Hellfire]. I watched as it easily evaded my clones like they werent even trying to hit it. And I knew 

This was its Grand Skill.

I gritted my teeth, remember the last time I had seen a [Hellabomination] use its Grand Skill. It was during the final battle to stop the grand ritual back in the Mortal Realm. And even though an entire army and multiple Elites were throwing their best Skills at it, the wild Primeval Demon escaped unscathed for most of the battle. Until it was restrained by Ze-jai, and finished off by Clayton Skyshredder.

I didnt think I had a Skill that could restrain this [Hellabomination]. So I tried to let my clones encircle the wild Primeval Demon to corner it. Unfortunately, they failed. 

They were ripped apart one after another as I could only watch. I considered fleeing the scene, but I stopped myself. I wanted a challenge this was a challenge. I raised my Divine Nebular Scythe as the wild Primeval Demon charged at me. 

The flames of [Divine Radiant Slash] began to wisp off the blade as I readied myself to strike down the [Hellabomination]. But as soon as it reached me, I raised a hand, pointing to the sky.

[The World Of My Mind]!

The wild Primeval Demon paused as invisible fractal panels began to encase us into a sphere. I trapped the both of us inside of a small arena there was barely enough space for the [Hellabomination] to move. I took in a deep breath and swung forward with a shout.

Stop!

[Intimidation] instantly made the [Hellabomination] freeze as I slashed down with my Divine Nebular Scythe. I had it I swung forward with everything I had.

[Divine Radian

And the [Hellabomination] jerked back. It moved instinctively, slipping past my attack. My eyes widened as it brought two of its burning claws down at me. I winced as the attack came, and it sent me flying to the other side of my pocket space.

There was a flash of light. My vision blurred as I crashed into the fractal wall. I gasped, trying to get back up and I realized that I didnt feel any pain. I frowned as I tried to regain my bearings, only to blink when my vision didnt return to normal.

It was like the world around me was distorted. A splash of colorful shards twisted around me in a sphere. The veil cleared briefly to reveal the [Hellabomination] at the other side of the pocket space.

This is [Protection of the Corruption]?

I looked down at myself, staring at my claw. My figure seemed to flicker even as I stood completely still. My spatial senses couldnt parse what was happening around me, even though I could fully comprehend every inch of the confines of my pocket space.

A sense of calm seemed to wash over me as I looked back up to face the [Hellabomination]. It stared at me, confused as its burning claws flickered with corruption. Like the wild Primeval Demon was in pain. The flakes of distortion faded away, and I strode forward. 

My veil of corruption accompanied me as I nodded to myself.

I see now.

The [Hellabomination] roared, before charging at me as I held its gaze. I didnt hesitate. I continued to calmly walk towards the wild Primeval Demon. It reached me and swung down with its burning claws, and the veil of corruption whipped out, deflecting the attack. 

I watched as the [Hellabomination] stumbled back, screeching in pain. I realized this when I saw the wild Primeval Demon standing there in confusion. My [Protection of the Corruption] didnt just protect me it could be used as a weapon as well.

But that was the thing. The [Hellabomination]s Grand Skill should have protected it from all attacks thrown its way. Somehow, it didnt know to dodge the veil of corruption, even when it whipped out in a counter attack.

It confused the [Hellabomination]. And I was also puzzled at first. But I now understood what had happened

The Grand Skill could not protect against the corruption.

It was one of the corruptions intrinsic properties to function in a way that negated magic. And the [Hellabomination] was using magic. Not divinity, but regular magic. Which was why I could harm the wild Primeval Demon using the corruption. 

However, I only knew one other corrupted Skill that could help me finish off the [Hellabomination]. I had never used it before. It was my newest Grand Skill. And I was going to activate it for the very first time.

I raised a hand, aiming at the backing up [Hellabomination]s chest, even from the distance.

[Claw of Corruption]. 

I whispered. And I felt an invisible hand coalescing around the wild Primeval Demons body. It tried to flap its wings to escape, but it was like its body was being crushed in my grip. Its figure began to distort as flakes of corruption wisped off its body. It screeched, unleashing a blast of blue flames at me.

I twisted my clawed hand, and there was a crunch. The cascading corruption overwhelmed the [Hellabomination] as the blue flames dissipated. I blinked, staring at the balled-up form of the wild Primeval Demon as it floated there before me, wreathed in the corruption.

A notification resounded in my head as I could only stare. 

Defeated [Hellabomination - Lvl. 185]!

More experience is awarded for defeating an enemy at least 20 levels above you!

Subspecies [Angelic Devil Princess] Level Up! 

[Angelic Devil Princess Lvl. 164] -> [Angelic Devil Princess Lvl. 165] 

Gained 5 Stat Points and 3 Skill Points! 

Gained 1 Grand Skill Skill Point!

Class [Draconic Apprentice] Level Up!

[Draconic Apprentice - Lvl. 140] -> [Draconic Apprentice - Lvl. 141]

Gained 2 Secondary Skill Points! 

Class [Draconic Apprentice] Level Up!

[Draconic Apprentice - Lvl. 141] -> [Draconic Apprentice - Lvl. 142]

Gained 2 Secondary Skill Points! 

Huh. That was easier than I thought it would be.

It seemed I won the rematch.