727 Are you crazy!?
Damien's eyes shot up as he sensed some people attempting to breach the barrier of dark energy he had created around the planet to keep those inside from escaping. His fists clenched with pure rage, and his suspicions about Kyle still being alive after enduring his attacks were solidified.
"Huu.."
He took a deep breath and distanced himself from James and Hubert, who, despite being hit brutally, were not backing down in the slightest. His gaze swept over the numerous individuals of the Dark race and Nightkin race before they passed by Onicuss, the twin demons, and Wyatt. A flicker of disdain flashed in his eyes.
'How utterly useless. They are watching me fight as if it's a spectacle, reveling in it, fully aware of how crucial it is for me to win and for our side to eliminate James.'
Damien knew he needed to calm down. As the strongest, he had to think rationally and eliminate his enemies. However, one thing was clear: none of the individuals from the dark side currently on the planet would be of any use or actively assist him.
Those fools, including Onicuss, didn't even seem to realize that the dark barrier he had created was being broken, with numerous enemies outside the planet screaming to end them the moment the barrier fell.
"Truly pathetic. Aside from Ceano and Enthrall, the rest of the people on our side are nothing but a disappointment."
He mumbled loudly enough for everyone around him to hear, causing James, who had regained his balance mid-air, to laugh. He had also sensed that some people were trying to break the barrier around the planet, and from Damien's earlier expression, he realized that those trying to break through were on his side, here to help him.
He didn't have to ponder much how they knew his location; seeing the spear Hubert was wielding made it clear that Kyle had called for reinforcements. The young man he had thought was dead was still alive!
However, his gleeful smile faded when the first shadow general suddenly let out a calm yet ominous sigh, as if he were tired and wanted to end this pointless battle.
"It has gone on for too long. But I must say, nature's favorite has truly made me realize that I can't treat him as a normal threat."
Damien's azure eyes glimmered ominously with a dark sheen before the two dark orbs completely turned pure white, creating the illusion that they were untainted.
A wide, malevolent smile spread across his face, which started to pale as the immense surge of nature's power rose around him at his command, yet he no longer cared.
"This feels amazing..."
He whispered softly with a satisfied expression, for he loved the moment when he unleashed his full strength.
James's eyes dilated when he saw Damien's eyes. Instantly, he knew what the latter was planning, having witnessed it far too many times in the war. The first shadow general was going to obliterate every single thing, including the planet they were on!
"Are you crazy!?"
He screamed loudly, knowing that if the planet was obliterated, it would also end the people from the dark side!
However, his throat went dry as he witnessed numerous tears forming in the surrounding space, and all the individuals from the dark side, including Onicuss, began to dissolve into the void.
"This..."
A hollow laugh escaped James's lips when suddenly Damien give him a serene smile, a smile that conveyed a clear message: only you and those who are here to save you will die. No one from my side shall perish, even if they are utterly useless.
Hubert had long been frozen in place the moment he saw those pure white eyes. He had seen a pair of similar eyes before—the dark eyes of Azazeal, which turned crystal white when he shattered his planet. Killed his comrades and his people.
So, Damien, who had once been so much weaker than him, had become so powerful that he could now wield a force similar to that of the man who destroyed his race?
"No, this can't be possible..."
He staggered in mid-air. He still hadn't found Kyle... who had summoned him here. Was Kyle dead or alive? He had no idea, as he couldn't detect him at all, despite having scoured the entire planet with his senses.
Yet, he had no time to calm himself as the space surrounding him began to break like glass, splintering into countless shards.
With just a single movement of his hand, Damien had controlled the space on the planet, including the air pressure.
Then he invoked the natural law of destruction and commanded the core of the planet to detonate on its own. He knew this was taking a heavy toll on his body; so much so that he could taste the metallic tang of blood in his mouth.
However, seeing the air being squeezed from James and Hubert's bodies, he felt it was worth it if his enemies perished.
Hubert's eyes turned bloodshot as he abruptly lost his balance mid-air due to a sudden pressure that bore down on him, causing him to collapse onto the ground, which was also breaking apart.
From the corners of his hazy vision, he noticed that James had also fallen. But the bloodied man was still desperately trying to fly toward the dark barrier surrounding the planet, shouting with all his might to warn his comrades to flee the area, as the planet was on the verge of exploding. However, his efforts were disregarded by Damien, who shook his head with a solemn sigh.
"Don't be so desperate, James; they can't hear you. Just like how no one on this planet can leave without my permission, their voices can't escape either."
He glanced around thoughtfully.
"I wonder if nature's favorite is feeling the same pain as you two. Is he witnessing this destruction? But where could he be hiding? It's very odd that even after everything, I still can't sense his location."
He narrowed his eyes, and despite the strain, he invoked another natural law: the Veil Sight, which allowed him to perceive all living things in his surroundings.
The colors around him faded, leaving only the white shadows of all living things on the planet, yet he still couldn't locate Kyle or his bonded beast—the phoenix.
'That's strange. Even if nature's favorite is using a powerful array to hide, escaping a strong natural law is impossible.'
'Wait, don't tell me Kyle had already died from my attacks and my suspicions were unfounded? But then, who called Hubert with the spear and the reinforcements? Nothing seems to add up.'