Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!

The frost spread across its body, and the [Centipede Queen] floating mid-air was gradually sealed, unable to move.

The [Centipede Queen] summoned the magic power within her body, and violent currents surged from her, piercing through the ice covering her.

Like shedding an old shell, pieces of frozen ice flaked off the [Centipede Queen].

Before the [Centipede Queen] could cast a new spell to blast Bai Jin, a strange magic spread from her chest.

The magic fragmented into countless small pieces, crawling over her body like spiders, and slipped into the crevices at the joints of her segments like fleas.

With a ”crack,” the dispersed magic sprayed out a white airflow.

Though not fast, the white airflow spiraled around the [Centipede Queen], greedily devouring the surrounding magic power.

Given the [Centipede Queen]’s enormous size, she required massive amounts of magic power to remain airborne.

Bai Jin had long memorized the principles behind flying magic.

To disrupt the opponent’s flight, the usual method is to bring them crashing to the ground.

The [Centipede Queen] in this world, though, is a near-exact replica of the real [Centipede Queen], her power is not to be underestimated.

Bai Jin was about seventy percent sure he could blast the [Centipede Queen] to the ground in a one-on-one fight.

However, taking down the [Centipede Queen] alone would likely take considerable time.

Bai Jin did not want to slow down the team’s overall progress just to test his personal strength.

The disruption magic technique gradually took effect on the [Centipede Queen], and she began to fall to the ground like a deflated balloon.

The [Centipede Queen] was also a magician and knew how to counteract Bai Jin’s magic disruptions. However, she hesitated to dispel the surrounding magic chaos.

If she diverted her attention to stopping Bai Jin’s magical disruptions, gaps would appear in her defense, and Bai Jin might seize the opportunity to launch a ferocious attack, catching her off guard.

”Damn it!”

Stuck in a dilemma, the [Centipede Queen] ultimately chose to let her body fall away from the poison fog.

Bai Jin’s magic wand remained pointed at her chest, waiting for a moment of distraction to strike her down.

She couldn’t take the risk of maintaining both flight and defense; failing to balance both could mean failing to protect either.

A sleek female body grabbed the magic wand from the centipede’s mouth, emerging from the mouthparts.

Shedding the sturdy centipede shell, the [Centipede Queen] revealed a human-like female torso, pointing the magic wand at Bai Jin and continuously channeling magic power into it.

Bai Jin slightly lifted his head and glanced over, already aware of the [Centipede Queen]’s subtle movements.

Yang Yu, while leading the team in hunting down Demon Clan cadres, shared information about the powers and strength of the Demon King Four Heavenly Kings with everyone.

This prompted Bai Jin to bring He Meng along for the aerial battle to prevent poisoning.

Bai Jin clarified his battle strategy from the outset.

If the [Centipede Queen] defends and maintains her flight, a hefty spell strike will be in order; if she abandons her defense, it indicates she’s likely ready for a desperate encounter, a fight to the death...

How could Bai Jin not be on guard?

A vast amount of magic power converged at the front of the [Centipede Queen]’s wand, blossoming into a dazzling and colorful magic array.

Pretending not to notice the [Centipede Queen]’s actions, Bai Jin waited until the last moment of her spell preparation, then raised his right hand holding the wand and threw a [Magic Counter] at the [Centipede Queen].

The magic the [Centipede Queen] was preparing to release dissipated directly in her hand. She tried to stop its dispersal, but her efforts went in vain, with the magic slipping through her fingers leaving only a faint trace as proof it had ever gathered in her palm.

The [Centipede Queen] was greatly surprised, frowning. The effect of the [Magic Counter] spell varies with the power difference between the user and the target.

Bai Jin’s [Magic Counter] easily dispelled her magic, indicating Bai Jin’s strength surpassed hers by at least ten percent.

Before the [Centipede Queen] could ”savor” Bai Jin’s skills and deduce Bai Jin’s true power, Bai Jin turned and unleashed countless frost ice arrows aimed directly at the [Centipede Queen]’s vulnerable spots.

A gray shield emanated outward from the [Centipede Queen]’s chest, encompassing her.

The seemingly robust gray shield shattered with just a few hits from Bai Jin’s frost ice arrows, frightening the [Centipede Queen], who quickly retreated her fragile body back into the centipede.

With a deafening crash, the massive centipede landed heavily on the plains, creating a deep pit.

A strong wind blew past Lotcar’s face, ruffling his fluffy fur into waves.

Yang Yu leaped down from Lotcar, drawing the sword from his waist.

Iyas took out a [Holy Light Acceleration Stone] from his bosom, raising it above his head,

”[Holy Light Chain]”

At Iyas’ command, the [Holy Light Acceleration Stone] emitted an unbelievably brilliant light.

A radiant Holy Light Formation rapidly expanded beneath the [Centipede Queen], engulfing her in the blink of an eye.

The Holy Light Formation split off into another, projecting above the [Centipede Queen], where countless chains shot out from the upper formation, wrapping around the [Centipede Queen] in a crisscross pattern.

When fully coiled, the chains pulled the [Centipede Queen] towards the center of the Holy Light Formation with all their might.

Bai Jin unleashed strong winds at the [Centipede Queen]’s enormous abdomen, dealing significant damage while also widening the distance between himself and the [Centipede Queen].

Hovering steadily in mid-air, Bai Jin waved his magic wand, and numerous lightning bolts shot out from the pure white magic array in an instant.

Yang Yu’s legs exploded with incredible power, boosting his speed as he raced through the golden chains, arriving by the [Centipede Queen]’s side.

A ghost shadow appeared behind Yang Yu, merging into his body, while a drop of blood spread from his chest, cloaking him in a blood-red war garment.

Activating [Ghost Dance] and the cooled-down [Fury Blood], Yang Yu prepared to settle the battle in one breath.

The moment Bai Jin’s lightning struck the [Centipede Queen], Yang Yu used it as cover, transforming into a red flash. His sword blade sliced through the [Centipede Queen]’s massive body at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, unleashing a relentless assault.

Qiuye stood in place, clutching her beloved blade tightly. She initially wanted to help, but Yang Yu told her not to intervene.

Qiuye wondered why Yang Yu told her not to step in until she saw the [Centipede Queen] releasing poison fog again from its segments, leading her to gradually understand it all.

Yang Yu dashed through the poison fog, enduring the paralysis it caused, avoiding the [Centipede Queen]’s attacks, and continuing his onslaught.

Qiuye knew there was still a significant gap between her and Yang Yu. At least, even if poisoned, she couldn’t gracefully evade incoming attacks like Yang Yu.

The gap was considerable, but she must not rush things.

Qiuye repeatedly reminded herself of this, reflecting on her sister’s mistakes as a cautionary tale.