bioinnovel Chapter 502 [3 Chapters Combined into 1] Crushing
Chapter 502 [3 Chapters Combined into 1] Crushing
With the aid of dark energy, Casillas barely dodged Riley's two quick punches before finally seizing the opportunity to unleash his magic. His figure blurred into a phantom as he swiftly retreated, creating distance between himself and Riley. When he reappeared, he was panting heavily, still shaken as he looked at Riley.
If you had been just one second slower in dodging those two punches...
No, even if it were only a fraction of a second slower, his head would probably already be smashed to pieces like that barrier before!
"What?" Riley withdrew his fist, tilted his head to look at him, and smiled as brightly as ever. "Scared already? I thought Dormammu's followers would be bolder."
Casillas gritted his teeth, instinctively wanting to retort and say something harsh to get back at them.
But those two punches just now shattered all his arrogance.
This young man was not the pushover he had imagined, someone he could easily manipulate.
He was a complete monster.
A terrifying being who uses Spider-Man's stats to compensate for the weakness of mages in melee combat, and is proficient in both magic and martial arts, possessing a hexagonal stat panel!
"You…" Casillas's voice was hoarse, "Who exactly are you?"
"Didn't I already say? I'm your friendly neighbor, Spider-Man." Riley shrugged, a hint of mischief in his voice. "As for these spells, I only learned them out of curiosity, for self-defense."
Self-defense?
Casillas's mouth twitched.
You call this self-defense?
Ah yes, yes, yes, as long as you kill all the enemies, you'll be safe.
This is how you defend yourself, right?
Unfortunately, despite having a lot of complaints, Casillas never had a chance to voice them.
Because Riley had raised his hand again, and with a flick of his fingers, he launched a new offensive with ease!
It was a high-speed rotating, serrated disc.
It is a pure energy form formed by Riley highly compressing his own magic using Kamar-Taj techniques.
It is also the prototype of the "Eight-Point Light Wheel Protocol" that Peter and Tony used not long ago!
The next second, a disc resembling an eight-pointed halo shot out at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, under Riley's mental control. Wherever it passed, not only did a chilling cutting sound resound, but visible ripples of spatial distortion appeared around the disc!
Clearly, the magic density at the core of the Eight-Point Light Wheel had reached an extremely terrifying level, to the point that the surrounding space was distorted under the strain!
That's why, even though Casillas had never seen this move before, the commotion caused by the eight-point light wheel alone was enough to make his expression change drastically!
He hurriedly activated his dark energy, condensing one dark red barrier after another in front of him!
One!
Three!
Five!
Ten!
Driven by an intense sense of crisis stemming from instinct, he unleashed almost all the dark energy he could muster, creating twelve barriers in front of him!
Each barrier is nearly half a meter thick, with strange light patterns flowing across its surface, enough to withstand any conventional magical attack!
However, before Casillas could even catch his breath, the rapidly approaching eight-part light wheel crashed hard into the first barrier!
"puff!"
In the instant of contact, the barrier that Casillas had placed so much hope in was pierced through by the eight-pointed light wheel as easily as a paper window!
Even more deadly was that the eight-eighths light wheel, with its speed undiminished, pierced through all the barriers right in front of Casillas!
Although the orange-yellow light emitted by the eight-part halo dimmed slightly with each barrier it passed through...
But the dark energy that Kaecilius was so proud of was quickly melted, shattered, and evaporated under the impact of this pure and extreme magic, just like snow meeting boiling water!
In the end, in the blink of an eye, the twelve barriers that Casillas had painstakingly created were easily torn apart! They turned into dark red fragments falling from the sky!
Casillas stared wide-eyed at the scene in disbelief.
His defenses, which he had painstakingly erected, couldn't even last a second against this young man?!
Could it be that the magical power contained within this young man is actually more abundant than that of this sorcerer, who first studied under Kamar-Taj and then followed Dormammu, painstakingly researching the path of magic for many years?!
Of course, what Casillas didn't know was...
In terms of personal magical foundation alone, Riley, who has only studied magic for half a year, is indeed no match for Kaecilius, the "high-achieving student" who has painstakingly studied magic for many years.
But Riley has a cheat code!
Even before he was preparing to capture Amora, Riley had already taken out several talismans from his system storage space.
Among them, the Pig Charm and the Dragon Charm will provide Riley with a continuous stream of magic.
The Ox Charm will further enhance the magical effects Riley casts.
Even more subtly, Riley mixed the magic of the Horse Talisman into the magic of the Eight-Part Light Wheel. This meant that the twelve magical barriers created by Casillas using dark energy were less forcibly cut open by the Eight-Part Light Wheel and more purified by the Horse Talisman!
A noble horse that can drive away all external forces is just that unreasonable!
The only thing Kaecilius could be thankful for was that the eight-part light wheel, which resembled a high-speed chainsaw, finally ran out of magic power the moment it pierced through the last barrier. It flickered twice in mid-air, turned into specks of light, and disappeared, failing to cause any substantial damage to Kaecilius.
But Casillas still had no chance to catch his breath.
Because after the barrier shattered and disappeared, Casillas could clearly see that a new wave of magical attacks was already upon him!
"Demons and monsters, leave! Demons and monsters, leave!"
The instant the eight-point light wheel left his hand, Riley flipped his left hand and grabbed three talismans from the system's storage space, then casually tossed them into the air.
The next second, as Riley chanted incantations, the talismans spontaneously combusted and exploded in the air, turning into countless tiny golden runes that swept towards Casillas!
Clearly, that was Riley's pre-prepared medium for casting spells, just like his father's dried pufferfish, so that he could cast air magic anytime, anywhere, out of a sense of being prepared for any eventuality!
Casillas' pupils contracted slightly, and he retreated rapidly.
The faster he retreated, the faster the runes chased after him!
Although Kaecilius did not understand "air magic," and only today did he witness its existence for the first time.
But the power of the eight-part light wheel that he had witnessed before was enough to make Casillas no longer dare to underestimate Riley in the slightest, let alone be arrogant enough to take on these strange runes head-on!
This is why, despite having nearly exhausted Casillas's magical power in creating the magical barrier, he would have to pay an even heavier price if he wanted to continue casting spells.
But faced with the overwhelming air magic, Casillas couldn't afford to worry about anything else. He quickly formed hand seals, and dark red energy exploded beneath his feet. He moved three meters sideways like a ghost, barely dodging the encirclement of runes!
However, the runes seemed to have eyes; they veered in mid-air and continued their pursuit!
"That's interesting."
Even though he was clearly at a disadvantage, Casillas's lips curled into an excited smile.
Since joining Dormammu, he hasn't encountered an opponent who makes him feel threatened and gives him a chance to fight back in a long time!
As he retreated, he formed a hand seal with one hand, and dark red energy condensed into twisted barriers in front of him.
Those barriers are not meant to block, but to deflect.
Each barrier tilted at an odd angle, disrupting the rune's pursuit trajectory time and time again!
Golden runes and dark red energy intertwined, collided, and chased each other in the air, like two swarms of furious bees fighting each other!
But Casillas knew this was just the prelude.
Because the third attack has already arrived.
A dazzling arc of electricity crackled in Riley's right hand. Even his eyes turned a bluish-white.
That's a symbol of Asgard's magic system operating at full capacity!
Relying on Asgard's unique magic, Riley was able to unleash his electric powers to their fullest potential.
Countless arcs of electricity leaped and coiled around him, crackling and popping!
The next second, a giant lightning python, three meters thick, roared out from his palm!
Casillas' pupils contracted sharply.
This time, he did not back down.
Because he knew that, in the face of an attack of this level, retreat meant death.
He crossed his arms in front of his chest, and dark red energy surged wildly, transforming into a thick beam of energy that shot straight toward the lightning python without any hesitation!
Clearly, having learned his lesson the hard way, Casillas decided to adopt an offensive strategy, engaging the lightning serpent head-on.
However, the giant lightning python did not crash into it directly!
It suddenly exploded when it was less than a meter away from the energy beam, turning into dozens of tiny electric snakes that circled the magic circle from all directions and rushed straight at Casillas!
"What?!"
Casillas's expression changed drastically!
He hadn't expected that the young man's control over magic had reached such a level, even being able to manipulate lightning that had already left his body at will!
But soon, Kaecilius looked at the energy beam heading straight for Riley's face after the lightning serpent had lost its obstruction, and a somewhat manic smile appeared on his face.
Well, this arrogant guy is still too young. He actually wants to compete with Casillas to see who has a tougher life!
He's empowered by dark energy, so in terms of magic resistance, there's no way he could possibly lose to someone who's only studied magic for half a year...!
However, before Casillas could finish the thought, the scattered electric snakes preemptively burrowed into his body.
"Well--!"
Casillas groaned, his whole body trembling violently.
The electric current surged wildly through his body, numbing every nerve and burning every inch of his flesh.
His hair stood on end, and wisps of smoke rose from his robe, mingling with the smell of burnt meat.
But he did not fall.
It wasn't just because Kaecilius, who had spent years surrounded by dark energy, could endure pain more than ordinary people...
More importantly, he was holding on desperately, looking in Riley's direction, wanting to see with his own eyes what kind of panicked expression that arrogant young man would show as he died after his energy beam successfully hit him.
Unfortunately, what happened next was quite different from what Casillas had hoped to see.
The energy beam he had placed so much hope in did indeed manage to get close to Riley while he was launching his full-force attack.
But less than half a meter from Riley, it crashed into an invisible energy barrier and vanished without a trace.
That was the manifestation of the Dog Charm's magic!
A loyal dog will protect its master and live forever!
Casillas was stunned.
He opened his mouth, as if to say something, but found that he couldn't say anything at all.
All the hopes, all the calculations, all the desperate struggles...
In front of that young man, everything seemed like a child's game.
"So that's how it is. He didn't need to hide at all..."
He murmured, his vocal cords, which had become half-baked after being subjected to high-voltage electric shocks, making his voice so hoarse that it was almost inaudible.
Then, Casillas closed his eyes, awaiting the next wave of attacks.
He knew he couldn't escape it.
The electric snakes had paralyzed his limbs, making it impossible for him to even move a finger.
Riley's earlier golden runes seized the opportunity to block all of Casillas's escape routes.
Even the magic power he forcibly obtained by burning his life and soul had been mostly consumed, yet it still failed to cause any substantial damage to Riley.
Such a huge disparity left Casillas completely at a loss, and he couldn't help but smirk, laughing in exasperation.
That's settled then.
He tried to comfort himself with these thoughts.
It's not too shameful to die at the hands of such a genius.
It's time for me to let go of my obsession and go to another world to reunite with my deceased wife.
However, the fatal blow that Casillas had anticipated did not come.
Instead, a green light suddenly unfolded in front of him.
"Boom boom boom boom—!"
The electric snake struck the green light and exploded into a sky full of lightning!
Although the light dimmed at a visible speed as it collided with the electric snake, it trembled violently.
Fortunately, Casillas had already withstood most of the attacks with his own body.
This sudden appearance of green light ultimately held on, perishing together with the last electric snake and dissipating into the world.
This sudden turn of events caused Casillas, who had thought he was doomed, to open his eyes abruptly and look back towards the source of the magical fluctuations.
Amora, panting heavily, flew in from behind and landed beside him.
Her face was deathly pale, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth; clearly, the attack had taken a heavy toll.
"You actually..." Casillas looked at her, a hint of surprise and doubt flashing in his eyes. "I thought you would just abandon me and try to escape on your own?"
"I did consider doing that—either escaping while you two are exhausted, or striking when you're both severely weakened, becoming the ultimate winner… But now I realize there's absolutely no chance of winning against this monster!"
Upon hearing this, Amora showed no hesitation and readily acknowledged Casillas's conjecture. This also proved that Casillas's previous solitary struggle was intentionally orchestrated by Amora.
But now, after witnessing Riley's formidable strength firsthand, her eyes were filled with solemnity.
"What's worse is that if I fall into his hands, my fate will probably be worse than death. Because not long ago, I threatened him to his face with the safety of his family."
Casillas remained silent.
He instantly understood what Amora meant.
In this world, there are some bottom lines that cannot be crossed.
Once you've touched it, there's no turning back.
"I escaped from Asgard's prison, not to die here for nothing! I must live, no matter what!"
As Amora spoke, she diverted a portion of her own dwindling magic power into Casillas's body to help stabilize his injuries. At the same time, she turned to look at Casillas, a resolute glint in her eyes.
"I've lived for thousands of years and seen countless powerful beings, but I've never seen a monster like this. Compared to him, even Thor is easier to deal with! At least he doesn't have this many tricks up his sleeve, nor does he possess so many strange and bizarre abilities!"
She paused.
"One-on-one, neither of us can beat the other. But if we go together, we might have a chance... So, what do you say, will you do it or not?"
Casillas was silent for a second.
Then he smiled, and his eyes, which had previously shown no will to live, were rekindled with the fighting spirit to challenge the strong.
At that moment, he seemed to transform back into the diligent and humble apprentice he had been learning in Kamar-Taj.
"Alright! Let's all go together! Let this brat see... what it means to respect his elders!"
The moment the words left their mouths, the two of them moved at the same time!
Casillas formed hand seals, and dark red energy surged once more as he mobilized all the remaining magic power within his body without reservation!
The energy condensed in front of him, transforming into countless blades of light that slashed at Riley from all directions!
Amora attacked simultaneously!
She flicked her hands, and dozens of green energy orbs shot out from her palms. They collided, split, and recombine in mid-air, transforming into an overwhelming energy net that enveloped Riley!
This is not enough.
Her eyes glowed with a ghostly green light, and an invisible spiritual force surged from between her brows, heading straight for Riley's mind!
Three attacks launched simultaneously!
This is their final combined attack!
Riley stood there, watching the overwhelming offensive.
Watching Amora and Casillas, like those protagonists in anime who shout about bonds and friendship and charge forward together, their fearless and reckless actions made me inexplicably want to laugh.
No, have you two forgotten that you are the villains who are causing trouble?
So it turns out I became the final boss after all this time?
Is that right?!
Despite his complaints, Riley, who could withstand the combined final attack of the two without taking damage thanks to the Dog Charm, still gently raised his hand out of respect for their unwavering determination to fight to the death.
The next second, the entire mirror space moved.
Directly in front of the trajectory of these magical attacks, space suddenly distorted!
Directly in front of the trajectory of these magical attacks, space suddenly distorted!
A huge mirror that appeared out of nowhere, like a bottomless black hole, swallowed up all the attacks!
At the same time, a mirror of the same size silently appeared behind Amora and Casillas. Along with the attack that had been swallowed up earlier, it shot out from the second mirror, heading straight for Casillas and Amora's unsuspecting backs!
"What?!"
Casillas' pupils contracted sharply.
He knows this trick all too well.
This is the most basic, yet most deadly, application of mirror space—spatial refraction.
When the Ancient One first demonstrated this move to him, it took him three whole years to barely master it.
And this young man, who claimed to have only studied magic for half a year and was even proficient in three different systems of magic, actually used it casually in battle and controlled it so easily?!
But at this moment, Casillas had no time to think further.
Almost the instant the mirror appeared, Casillas guessed Riley's plan. He rolled to the side with all his might while shouting a warning to Amora!
"Get out of the way! Watch out behind you—!"
Before he could finish speaking, the blade of light grazed his shoulder, leaving a deep, bone-revealing wound!
Blood splattered, making the already severely exhausted Casillas appear even paler. But he gritted his teeth, enduring the pain, and managed to leave his original position before more attacks were redirected, narrowly escaping death!
Meanwhile, Amora was in an even more precarious situation.
Those energy orbs were formed from her own magic, which had already exhausted all of her remaining magic.
Worse still, the energy net she had carefully woven was now descending upon her, trapping her in a self-inflicted wound and blocking all her escape routes!
"Damn it—!"
As she cursed inwardly, she disregarded the burden on her body, forcibly squeezing every cell in her body to crave more magic power, while doing her best to support a green shield that flickered between light and shadow!
"Boom boom boom boom—!"
The next second, the energy sphere collided with the shield, exploding into countless green specks of light! Cracks also appeared all over the shield, spreading continuously with each impact of more energy spheres!
In the end, the shield, which was barely holding on, shattered completely!
However, this also bought Amora a brief buffer time, allowing her to seize the opportunity to adjust her position. With the physical strength of an Asgardian, she withstood the magical attack while using the impact to propel herself backward, thus escaping the range of the attack and crashing heavily into the boundary barrier of the mirror space!
However, Amora's bad luck did not end there.
Her previous mental attack on Riley not only failed to have any effect on Riley, but the failure of the attack also caused Amora to suffer from the pain of magical backlash, with a splitting headache so bad that she wished she could cut off her own head!
When she finally managed to get up, she was covered in blood, her hair was disheveled, and she looked utterly wretched, a far cry from the elegant and composed demeanor she had displayed earlier.
Of course, Casillas wasn't much better off.
He knelt on one knee, panting heavily, the wound on his shoulder still bleeding, and he couldn't lift his entire arm.
The two looked at each other and saw the despair in each other's eyes.
Their combined attack not only failed to harm Riley in the slightest, but they were also nearly killed by their own attack.
Is this the difference?
Is this... a true genius?
"What, that's it? I thought you guys, with your combined spiritual power surge, would come up with even more amazing tricks for me?"
Riley tilted his head and looked at them, his smile growing even brighter, like a wicked and terrifying demon king.
Even Xiaoyu, who had been watching the whole thing, couldn't help but shudder.
Suddenly, she understood why Sheriff Black would let out a sharp, piercing scream whenever he heard someone was about to harm Riley's family.
Riley's style of doing things is even more villainous than that of a villain...
If someone who doesn't know the truth sees this, who would believe that he is on the side of justice?!