Amidst a violent explosion scattering sparks, three figures shot out from the nearly ruined Eientei toward the sky. The Evil King remained at the very center, his demonic spear thrust out, the surging spatial storm emitting mournful cries.

Lin Luo, wielding the Strongest Shield in his left hand and spreading the wings of the Black Flame of Destruction with his right, flew toward the spatial storm amidst a shriek... His injuries had instantly repaired themselves. The Evil King hadn't seized an opening because he successfully evaded the Evil King's notice; rather, the intrusion of a fourth party had temporarily tipped the scales of battle in his favor.

"Phoenix Tail!" With that imposing cry, a streak of fire light resembling a phoenix's tail shot straight upward, staining the entire sky red. Following swiftly, a young girl completely engulfed in flames soared up... It was Fujiwara no Mokou!

Mokou had headed for Eientei minutes after the full-scale war erupted, but an unexpected delay on her journey, held up by several Earth-rank experts, was why she only arrived now. Seeing Eientei reduced to this state and Kaguya nowhere in sight, both Lin Luo and Eirin were braced for a deadly fight. Even thinking with her heels, she understood what had happened. Without a word, she launched an attack directly at the Evil King.

Though Mokou was only at the initial stage of Earth-rank, her powerful entry during that confrontation, measured down to microseconds, was enough to put pressure on the Evil King. Left with no choice, the Evil King had to strike first. Taking advantage of that moment, Lin Luo used the Spell of Divine Healing to mend his wounds, finally able to fight the Evil King at full strength... Although his arm wouldn't have been severed in the first place, some things couldn't be judged purely by benefit.

If he hadn't done so, he wouldn't have been able to fight the Evil King wholeheartedly.

"Damn trash!" At this moment, the Evil King’s expression was like that of a descending Archdemon, his face contorted in rage, his gaze fixed on Mokou filled with hatred, as if wishing to grind her to dust... Of course, he had reason for his fury; the slim advantage he possessed was completely nullified by Mokou's disruption. While not yet at a disadvantage, recovering the situation now seemed incredibly difficult.

However, the Evil King would not give up. With his current strength far surpassing Lin Luo's, eliminating his opponent was worth any price... He had to dispose of his foe right now!

"Get lost!" The Evil King roared, slashing his spear blade, instantly scattering the flames Mokou had unleashed. He didn't give a second thought to a mere initial Earth-rank like Mokou; if it hadn't been for that critical juncture, how could a mere initial Earth-rank have ruined his plans!

Almost simultaneously, an overwhelming demonic aura that made one's scalp tingle radiated from the demonic spear, as if a giant demon were being born. The black demonic energy surged toward Lin Luo like a tidal wave.

The Evil King’s target was only Lin Luo!

But his enemies were not limited to just Lin Luo.

With Eirin Yagokoro present, how could the Evil King be allowed to act so presumptuously? Setting aside the matter of Kaguya, the destruction of Eientei alone was enough to ignite her intent to kill the Evil King. The instant he moved, she pressed down on the void, and a miniature black hole materialized directly above the Evil King.

Though called "miniature," this was only relative to a true black hole. Compared to the Evil King's body, it was more than enough space to swallow ten of him whole.

With the black hole appearing, the terrifying gravitational pull made it impossible for the Evil King to remain calmly suspended in the air. Even some of his surging demonic energy was sucked in... The not-yet-fully-formed giant demon seemed to emit a painful roar that shook the heavens.

"Damn woman... A mere black hole, break for me!" For the Evil King, Eirin Yagokoro caused the most pressure. He admitted he stood no chance against her in a one-on-one fight in this environment, but it was equally impossible for her to destroy him; as long as they weren't Celestial-rank, no one could kill him.

With a furious roar, the Evil King hurled his demonic spear, launching it upward toward the black hole!

This action surprised both Lin Luo and Eirin Yagokoro. Based on their previous exchanges, the Evil King's demonic spear should be a supreme treasure. To discard such a terrifying lethal weapon in this battle seemed like inviting death.

Of course, they didn't need the answer. The Evil King had lost his spear—an opportunity rarer than gold. Lin Luo roared, throwing the Strongest Spear with his left hand while unleashing the Black Flame of Destruction with his right... Two black firebirds intertwined, forming a massive spiral that tore through space.

Eirin Yagokoro, meanwhile, waved her hand, scattering a stream of silver liquid... A Heavenly River descending!

Naturally, this couldn't be the actual Milky Way, but the water itself was no ordinary fluid; originating from Eirin Yagokoro, even water possessed infinite power.

Simultaneously, Mokou unleashed her full strength. Scorching flames gathered before her, condensing into a giant phoenix. With a piercing cry, the fire phoenix shot forward.

This was no longer being attacked from the front and back; it was three sides against one!

Yet, despite this dire predicament, the Evil King showed no sign of panic. He grinned menacingly, and in an instant, a black storm erupted from beneath his feet. He thrust out his right fist, and a highly compressed black tornado hurtled toward the fire phoenix, instantly dissipating it. The tornado's momentum didn't even slow, blasting Mokou, who was positioned further back, away... If she hadn't been prepared, this single strike might have torn her to shreds.

Facing the Strongest Spear Lin Luo had thrown, the Evil King simply stretched out his left hand and grasped forward—crack! The space directly in front of him was brutally crushed in his grip. The shattered space lost its intended trajectory, and the Strongest Spear was caught in the spatial turbulence.

At this moment, the Black Flame of Destruction and the Silver River water arrived. But before they could reach the Evil King, a surge of demonic energy rose suddenly from his back, merging instantly with the residual demonic energy to form a gigantic demon over ten meters tall. The demon then roared, swinging both hands wildly.

His left hand seized the Flame of Destruction, and his right hand grasped the River Water, slamming the two powers violently together. With a thunderous roar, the Flame of Destruction was extinguished, and the River Water's existence was erased.

The Flame of Destruction was a great weapon capable of erasing existence, while the River Water could pierce time and space to destroy the core of power. Both forces held the ability to shatter heaven and earth. Although the giant demon was strong, it let out a shrill howl after that exchange before vanishing in the blink of an eye.

Although the outcome was one of "mutual heavy losses," to stand evenly against three foes demonstrated the Evil King's formidable strength beyond question. Seizing this brief opportunity, the Evil King lunged toward Lin Luo, his hands, capable of crushing space, instantly ballooning to the size of millstones, pressing down upon Lin Luo’s head.

With a crash, Lin Luo, unable to dodge, was immediately smashed to pieces.

Not good!

But the Evil King showed no victorious smile; instead, a warning bell rang in his heart. In a moment of crisis, he violently lashed out with his right fist, wrapped in terrifying demonic energy, toward his side.

Bang!

A colossal sound echoed as the Evil King's fist was blocked by a shield. Behind the shield stood Lin Luo, who had just been pulverized. The Black Flame of Destruction had formed into a sharp blade in his hand, stabbing directly toward the Evil King’s heart.

"Damn you!" The Evil King was enraged. He clenched his left fist, about to smash Lin Luo's black flame sword, but just then, a string of three-dimensional characters suddenly appeared beside him, encircling him and forming an array. An invisible binding force then erupted from this talismans array, instantly halting the hand the Evil King had just extended.

"It's you again, old hag!" The Evil King was furious. Eirin Yagokoro's power was too bizarre; it always obstructed him at crucial moments, and it was devastatingly potent. Whether it was the earlier black hole and silver river or this current talisman array, these were not abilities easily broken.

"Now it's your turn!" Lin Luo roared, the Sword of Black Flame hissing as it plunged into the Evil King's body.

"With you... you can't kill me!" Facing Lin Luo, the Evil King displayed complete disdain. Even after being pierced by the black flame sword, his face showed only anger, no fear. Then, in the next moment, his body suddenly vanished from the talisman array with a swift movement.

"Destiny-Sealing Demonic Spear... Come!" In the sky nearly a hundred meters away, the Evil King’s figure reappeared. With a wild shout, the black demonic spear, previously swallowed by the black hole, miraculously returned to his hand. The spot on his chest pierced by the black flame sword showed no scar.

"This..." This bizarre scene greatly astonished Lin Luo. The Black Flame of Destruction could incinerate even time and space; even if it couldn't kill the Evil King, it shouldn't leave him completely unscathed! Even more surprised was Eirin Yagokoro; the binding force of the array she personally released was stronger than the Sea-Mountain Scroll—how did he escape it?

"Indeed, with the strength of you two, it is immensely difficult for me to win against you, but..." The Evil King pointed the Destiny-Sealing Demonic Spear at Lin Luo and Eirin Yagokoro, coldly sneering, his words oozing absolute confidence, "but, killing me, you cannot!"

"Let me show you my invincible form!" The Evil King transitioned from a cold sneer to a wild laugh. His body shook, and a vast demonic aura erupted from within him, instantly forming a massive suit of black armor that encased him entirely, save for his eyes. His frame, now exceeding three meters, radiated unparalleled might. "This is my invincibility..."

"Let me witness your aura... Fantasy Heaven of All Humanity!"

The Evil King hadn't finished speaking when a girl's sharp shout echoed from behind him—it was Himeko Nitori.

Nitori sat composed in the void, the crimson sword of Fantasy Heaven spinning rapidly in her hand. An unimaginably vast mist instantly gathered on the blade. As her words fell, an unparalleled cannon blast roared toward the Evil King.

"You little mongrel!" The Evil King was so enraged he nearly spat blood, for in that bombardment, he sensed his own power. The opponent was using his strength to attack him... This was simply outrageous!