The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 437 Killing Dark Mask (I)

The Scarlet King had altered the Endless Poison Ravenʼs molecular composition to explode upon contact with oxygen, but that was just to spread its main genetic modification more effectively. The Grand King Beastʼs poison was transformed into a potent genetic virulent toxin that could infect someone just by touching their flesh.

Immediately, Dark Mask used his Essence Wave to push back the poison and the Law of Ice to freeze the parts of his body that had been affected, stopping the spread while also freezing the air around him.

As expected from an Apotheosis Realm Master, he could handle the toxin incredibly fast, but the same could not be said for the rest of the Atroxs in the hall. The six jurors and Silent Shadows were all vomiting on the ground and could barely move as the poison had already invaded their bodies, overcoming their immune systems.

”Old River!”

Dark Mask shouted with rage as he focused once again on the old man and saw him flashing toward the ceiling of lava.

The fact that the old man was not affected by the poison did not surprise Dark Mask since it was obvious this one would have taken an antitoxin before. Still, he was not afraid the Atrox could escape.

”Hmph! Your pathetic power is not enough to pierce the magma.”

Just as Dark Mask shouted those words, a massive drill made from three different types of giant branches pierced through the ceiling of magma, caught Old River, and then pulled back.

For a moment, Dark Mask was left speechless, unable to believe what he saw. The old man had come and taken out the body of a Grand King Beast that exploded, poisoning everybody in the hall. Then, a drill of giant branches pierced the magma and helped him escape. Even if he told someone about this, who would believe him?

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Dark Maskʼs first instinct was to pierce through the ceiling of magma and go after Old River, killing the man and everyone else. However, before his emotions could get the better of him, blue light flooded his eyes, and he was able to calm down.

ʼI have no idea how many people are on the other side or what kind of trap they had waiting for me.ʼ

As expected from a man who had reached one of the underworldʼs higher echelons, Dark Mask kept a cool head even as rage flooded his heart. He decided against chasing Old River until he knew exactly how strong the enemy was.

Dark Mask waved his hand, and the white throne where he usually sat moved to the side, revealing a teleportation formation!

”Please... save me, my love.”

Just as Dark Mask was about to enter the teleportation formation, he heard a pleading voice in the distance. Silent Shadows was looking at him with hope, expecting him to save her.

Silent Shadow was sure she would win this trial despite the chance that Old River could manufacture evidence because of her personal relationship with Dark Mask. Unfortunately for the woman, the man she expected to save her did not look at her twice before stepping into the teleportation formation and vanishing, leaving her alone as toxins rotted her body from the inside out.

Thirty thousand meters away from the Dark Hall, a teleportation formation began to glow at the bottom of a dark swamp, and the next second, Dark Mask appeared.

There was a solemn light in the Apotheosis Ream Masterʼs eyes as he couldnʼt believe that much of his factionʼs power went to waste just like that. He did not care even for a second about leaving behind Silent Shadow. The woman was just entertainment, and he did not have the means to save her, so it was only logical to leave her behind.

”Old River, damn geezer, I will flay you alive, and I will kill all those that...”

Before Dark Mask could finish his monologue of rage, his eyes widened as he looked to the sky and saw the upper body of a massive beast. The creature resembled a demonic dragon, and its maws were wide open and full of powerful energy.

”Dark Blood Godʼs Blast!”

That was the last thing Dark Mask heard before a cannon of blood energy and darkness fell from the sky with a power that matched nuclear weapons.

”Thousand Wings Ice Dome!”

Dark Mask burned his energy, suffering a backlash to summon his most potent defensive spell instantly, generating several ice wings around his figure just before the blast falling from the sky landed on him.

”BOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMM!”

The blast of energy fell from the sky, unleashing an explosion that decimated the entire swamp and flooded everything for several kilometers with dark red flames.

The Scarlet King watched the destruction from the sky with a cold gaze. He had been charging this attack for nearly ten minutes while waiting for Dark Mask to appear.

When the Scarlet King scanned the Dark Hall, he discovered the hidden teleportation formation. Using the [Pseudo Multidimensional Scan Force Field], he tracked down the other end of the teleportation formation.

Based on what the Scarlet King had learned about the man, he knew Dark Mask was paranoid and wouldnʼt engage in a fight without knowing the enemyʼs power.

Of course, there was a chance that Dark Mask would have chosen to blindly follow Old River, which would have meant death for him along with Janiro, Specter, and Ghoul, but the Scarlet King was willing to take that bet.

A sharp red light appeared in the eyes of the Scarlet King as he saw a winged figure covered in ice flashing in the opposite direction from his location.

ʼGet ready. Everything is going according to plan.ʼ

After sending that message, the Scarlet King tightened his grip on Slaughter and flashed into the waves of destruction and flames left by his attack.

Dark Maskʼs golden armor and ice had fused, covering his entire body with mighty wings and a sharp and thick tail. While he could move extremely fast, the attack galvanized the left side of his body. These wounds only made it harder to suppress the toxins running through his body, and he knew he needed to flee.

ʼDammit! Who is that person?ʼ

Dark Mask cursed as he focused on the figure with the red mask chasing after him. This focus left him vulnerable, allowing two figures covered in shadow to rise from the ground, each delivering a fierce punch infused with a massive amount of Astral Wave and darkness.