Chapter 333: All Parties Departed
"Now, what's wrong with you, twerp?" Lucifer growled, sensing Beelzebub's sudden pause as they were about to leave.
Beelzebub's bloodshot eyes widened in panic as he screamed, "Lucifer! It's targeting me for some reason. I can't move!"
Lucifer and the other six demons raised their brows, tension filling the air.
"Huh? Why is it targeting you?" they muttered in confusion, as if he had never done anything wrong.
"Lucifer, it's coming," Garcia warned sharply.
Lucifer's expression turned serious as he watched the Void approach them with incredible speed.
Meanwhile, the Heroes and Dragonmen halted, sensing the sudden change in events.
"The Entity that just consumed the Moon God is now targeting the Primordial Demons," Hero Emperor Julian observed in disbelief.
Lucifer's sharp voice cut through the growing tension.
"Everyone, gather around!" he commanded solemnly, his aura radiating a terrifying authority.
Beelzebub's panic deepened as he screamed, "I told you, Lucifer! It's after me! Do something!"
Garcia's face hardened as she quickly drew her weapon, her instincts screaming danger. "Lucifer, if we don't act now, it'll devour him just like it did that so-called Moon God!"
The other six Primordial Demons exchanged uneasy glances, each of them summoning their full power in an instant.
"Why Beelzebub?" Mammon grumbled. "He's pathetic, but I don't see why that thing would single him out."
Leviathan, the most cautious of them all, hissed, "It doesn't matter why. If it comes for one of us, it's a threat to us all!"
Belphegor yawned, "Ah, so much work. Tiresome."
"It's targeting the demons?" Hero Emperor Julian murmured in disbelief. "Why not us? Is this some divine retribution?"
The Dragon Emperor Darius crossed his arms, smirking slightly. "Let the demons handle it. If they fall, less competition for me."
As the Void loomed closer, Lucifer roared, his voice carrying the weight of his wrath and pride.
"You think you can toy with us, Heir Of Ruination? Let's see how you handle the full power of the Seven Primordial Demons!"
The Six Primordials moved in perfect synchronization around Beelzebub, creating a formidable barrier of raw darkness energy. Their massive, mountain-like bodies acted as pillars, burrowing deep into the world to anchor their defense.
"Shua-shua-shua…"
The sound of their energy pulsing echoed like a storm, shaking the very fabric of reality.
But the result?
The Void Entity's residual power crashed into their barrier with overwhelming force before the Void could reach them. The disparity was that big.
"Crack...crack...BOOM!"
The barrier, though crafted from the combined strength of the Primordials, shattered like fragile glass, unable to withstand the Void's destructive might.
The instant after the barrier was destroyed, the Void touched and started annihilating the very energy of the shattered barrier.
Beelzebub's eyes widened in terror as the force closed in on him. "No...NO!" he screamed with terror.
Lucifer and the other Primordials were flung away like ragdolls, their massive forms crashing into the terrain as if they were weightless. The sheer force of Aengus' power left them unable to withstand even a fraction of his strength.
Buried under rubble, Lucifer groaned in pain, his vision blurred. For the first time in millennia, helplessness consumed him as he watched Beelzebub vanish from existence, erased as if he had never been there.
His fists clenched, but the overwhelming terror outweighed his pride and anger.
Without hesitation, Lucifer stumbled to his feet, grabbing Garcia by the arm. His voice, usually commanding, was now sharp with urgency.
"We're leaving. Now."
With a whoosh, Lucifer, Garcia, and Other five vanished from the spot. Their movements, though rapid, seemed like sluggish crawls to Aengus' eyes.
He allowed them to flee, a faint smirk gracing his ethereal visage. Beneath the surface of the Demon World, Aengus sensed an ancient, dormant power—one that could rival even his current might. The Demon God.
He had no intention of provoking that being—not while Bella and the others were still within the fragile grasp of safety.
Anyway, there would be time enough to dismantle their being, slowly and meticulously.
The dried up Sea was silent, save for the residual hum of energy from Aengus' overwhelming presence. The Heroes, Dragonmen, and Bella's group stood frozen, their minds reeling from what they had just witnessed.
"Did we just see the Primordials flee?" Hero Elyon muttered with disbelief. "Inconceivable! It's something I never imagined seeing in my lifetime."
Hero Emperor Julian's expression darkened as he observed the Void Entity, a deep sense of foreboding settling in his heart.
"We shouldn't linger here any longer," he declared, cautiously. He turned to his companions. "Archbishop, Elyon, gather everyone. This being's intentions are hard to decipher, and we can't afford to provoke it further."
Light Hero Elyon and the Old Archbishop exchanged tense glances before nodding in agreement.
"You are right, Your Imperial Highness," Elyon said steadily. "We shouldn't meddle in matters beyond mortal comprehension. Surely, our Gods will soon take action against this entity and ensure our safety."
The Archbishop clasped his hands together in prayer, muttering words of faith, while Elyon's radiant aura dimmed slightly as he prepared to retreat.
Julian gave one last solemn glance at the Void Entity, its overwhelming presence a stark reminder of humanity's fragility.
With that, the Hero Emperor and his contingent swiftly made their cautious withdrawal through space without a hitch.
The Dragon Emperor's golden eyes narrowed as he studied Claudia's group, his casual demeanor shifting to one of suspicion.
"Why aren't you all leaving?" he asked.
Claudia chuckled slyly, folding her arms. "Oh, we'll take our leave, Dragon Emperor. But you should watch your neck. Who knows? You might lose it at any moment."
Her words carried a dangerous undertone, and her gaze sparkled with a deadly glint that sent an unspoken challenge through the air.
"Is that so, Claudia? You're so confident in the Rebel Emperor? I would like to see what tha Rebel Emperor is truly capable of.." His words echoed as he left with his dragon men.
"Grandmother... "
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