A sharp killing intent filled the crimson temple. It mixed with demonic energy and formed demonic flames.

“Foolish… human…”

The devil Plucas rebuked Chae Joochul’s arrival. However, Chae Joochul simply remained silent. He didn’t feel any strong emotions facing an existence known as a devil. If anything, Chae Joochul felt disappointed. Seeing this, Plucas became angry.

“You.”

The devil released demonic energy while sitting on his throne. His demonic energy formed a hand and shot forward. This attack contained a terrifying amount of demonic energy, but Chae Joochul only raised his cane to block it.

The cane’s magic power clashed with the devil’s demonic energy, sending energy currents crackling in every direction. The devil continued to move his demonic energy hand. It stretched towards Chae Joochul’s arm, but suddenly appeared by his head. Then it tried to grab his neck, but suddenly appeared by his leg next. Plucas’ demonic energy hand warped through space and attacked in every direction.

Chae Joochul calmly and thoroughly responded. He blocked the devil’s attacks and read the pattern of movements. He didn’t need to cast any barriers or use qi reinforcement. He simply blocked every attack with just his cane.

The battle entered a stalemate since the devil’s single hand couldn’t threaten Chae Joochul. Even so, the devil remained seated as Chae Joochul carefully studied the throne. Did the devil think he could fight while sitting or did he have no other choice?

“…”

The devil knew this as well and remained silent. His expression never changed. The human body that Plucas took over showed neither sorrow nor frustration.

Kwaaa…

The devil shot a huge blast of demonic energy, but Chae Joochul formed a barrier and received it head-on. Then the Immortal instantly gathered the magic power he needed and blasted it forward.

However, the wave of magic power...