NOVEL NEXT Chapter 58: Chapter 57
"What's the chances of success and how would the attack effect the array formation?"
[Beep! 73.6% Probability of Success | 19.2% Instability Risk | 7.2% Backlash. After the attack, The Ten Thousand Beast Formation 13 primary pillars would be damaged. Estimated structural damage 32.6%]
The Ten Thousand Beasts Array was originally designed to kill or detain enemies within its range, but by altering its structure, it could be converted into a condensed energy siphon, gathering the residual soul energy of the fallen enemies and combining it into a single annihilation attack.
"Begin modification." Nie Li muttered, immediately channeling his energy to enact the modifications following the information relaid by A. I. Chip.
Nie Li's hands blurred through a series of ancient gestures, releasing sixteen inscription patters into the formation. As the new patterns etched themselves onto the array, the ten thousand spectral beasts within the formation howled in unison before fading slightly, their energies no longer scattered but rather being pulled into a single growing sphere at the array's center.
A colossal vortex formed above the battlefield, devouring the surrounding spiritual energy and pulling in some auras of all the dead demon spirits. The sky darkened, the air hummed with unstable energy, and arcs of blue lightning crackled within the vortex.
At the very core of this storm, a radiant sphere the size of a house was forming—the Spirit Bomb.
The pressure was overwhelming. Even the Black Gold Rank experts locked in battle against the Abyss Demon paused, feeling an instinctual sense of annihilation emanating from the massive attack gathering above them.
"Everyone move, move away from the battlefield!!" Ye Zong shouted.
The Abyss Demon, sensing danger for the first time, let out a deafening roar, its monstrous eyes locking onto the sphere of pure devastation.
"Not so fast are you.." Nie Li growled as he slammed his palm down. The Abyss Demon is known for its high defence, thunderous offensive ability and slow speed, it can see the attack but not dodge it.
"A.I.Chip lock the target and launch the attack."
Boom!!
Final Execution – Abyssal Devourer Spirit Bomb
The inscription circle flashed violently, and the massive energy sphere shot forward like a falling star, tearing through the sky with an ear-piercing shriek.
The Abyss Demon roared and raised its humongous sword in an attempt to block the attack, but the Spirit Bomb was already upon it.
The instant impact created a city-wide explosion, blinding everyone as a massive pillar of energy erupted into the heavens, shaking the entire Glory City.
The sheer force ripped through space, the shockwave flattening everything in its path.
As the dust settled, a deep crater now stood where the Abyss Demon had been. Nothing remained. No body, no soul, only emptiness.
The battlefield fell silent.
The Abyss Bear has extremely tough skin and flesh, making it a Defense-type demon spirit. It's not afraid, even when it faces other demon beasts that are ranked higher than it but now it wasn't only defeated but obliterated.
Experts from all over the Glory City, from Snow Wind Family, Heavenly Soul Family, Divine Family, Winged Dragon Family, Hyuan Family, Hong Family, Alchemy Association etc...
Almost every strong expert from all strong families witnessed this feat but it left them in awe as well as in fear looking at the direction from where the attack came.
'Thankfully this person is a friend of Glory City.' Although they didn't knew at that time who took action but the same thought cross through their mind.
Meanwhile Nie Li let out a slow breath, his hands trembling slightly from the sheer amount of energy he had just controlled.
"It's done."
And with that, the greatest threat to Glory City have been erased from existence.
Nie Li exhaled deeply, his body aching from exhaustion after unleashing the modified Spirit Bomb Formation. The overwhelming energy he had channeled had taken its toll, but there was no time to rest.
Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun stood beside him, stunned and full of questions. Their gazes flickered between the battlefield, the destroyed surroundings, and Nie Li himself—the man who had just single-handedly turned the tide of the battle.
But Nie Li merely raised a hand, cutting off any discussion.
"Later," he said, his voice calm yet commanding. "Right now, we need to secure the situation."
Just then, a squad of elite guards from Nie Mansion arrived, led by Jin, the Gold Rank Fighter. Their disciplined march cut through the aftermath of the battlefield, their eyes wary of potential ambushes.
Jin, his armor still gleaming despite the night's battle, bowed before Nie Li.
"Young Master, we have arrived as per your orders."
Nie Li wasted no time.
"Take Cao Wang back to the mansion. Treat his wounds immediately." Nie Li threw a bottle of high-grade medical elixir to Jin, who caught it with precision. "This will stabilize him. Make sure he survives."
Jin bowed. "Understood, Young Master."
Nie Li turned to his A.I. Chip, issuing a mental command," Decrease the security parameters to 500 meters around the Ten Thousands Beast Array, covering the whole Nie mansion. Also Scan and mark all damaged inscription pillars in the Ten Thousand Beasts Array. I need to repair them now."
[Beep!Task established! Security readjusted! Assessing damage... Beep! 29.1% of the array is compromised. Immediate repairs recommended]
A surge of information flowed into his mind instantly—each cracked, shattered, or weakened inscription pillar appearing as a glowing mark in his vision.
"Less than expected.. " Nie Li nodded, the array stability has been largely compromised because of Spirit Bomb, he needs to repair it soon, also he needs to increase his efforts to complete the whole array only then would he be satisfied.
Spirit Bomb has become a powerful ammunition for the Ten Thousands Beasts Array, after witnessing it's power Nie Li wants to make sure the Array can withstand releasing it again without any instability. With a complete array formation, not only all of its components would grow stronger but also more stable.
"Guards, Escort Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun to the guest house in my mansion." His tone left no room for argument.
"Inform their families to send powerful escorts to pick them up from Nie Mansion."
His eyes sharpened. "But no one is allowed inside. Issue a complete lockdown unless I specify otherwise, no further guests would be allowed inside."
Jin hesitated for a moment but nodded. "As you command, Young Master."
"Both of you go with them, I have other things to deal with. He will talk later. " Nie Li said merging with his Shadow Devil and disappearing into the night, then he used his full speed to go to Nie Mansion and repair the damaged pillars.
Ye Ziyun gave him a long look, full of questions she couldn't yet ask. Xiao Ning'er, however, offered a knowing glance—as if she understood there was a storm brewing beneath Nie Li's calm exterior.
But Nie Li had no time to answer. Nie Li calmy said, "A.I. Chip, guide me."
With that, he strode forward, heading straight toward the nearest damaged inscription pillar.
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