Hyunckel and the 2nd Division of the Yin Yang Corps were making their way towards the front to provide reinforcements for Kuro and the 1st Division. After a dozen breaths, they were already half-way towards their destination when a familiar silhouette greeted them in their midst.

“It has been a long time, Hyunckel!” [Hadlar]

“You won’t be able to provide help to those fellows.” [Hadlar]

“Because you won’t even have the strength to save yourselves.” [Hadlar]

“Behold! My Guardian Knights! Shinei Kidan No Hadlar!” [Hadlar]

All of a sudden, 5 beings made from Orihalcon, a metal that can resist magic and can only be damaged by something stronger or of the same composition, appeared behind Hadlar.

“They are my bodyguards, my Knights!” [Hadlar]

“With them, I can kill all of you!” [Hadlar]

“Attack!” [Hadlar]

Hyunckel and Dai immediately responded to Hadlar and the Knights’ attacks.

“Ryuho, please protect Leona.” [Hyunckel]

“Let me handle Hadlar this time.” [Dai]

“I’ll handle the rest of them then.” [Hyunckel]

Three of the 5 Guardian Knights of Hadlar surrounded Hyunckel in three fronts. They were Pawn Warrior Hymn, Knight Warrior Sigma and Rook Warrior Block. The other two, Bishop Warrior Fenbren and Queen Warrior Albinass confronted Ryuho and Leona on another side.

“I’ll let you taste the true powers of a Dragon Warrior!” [Dai]

“This is my Ultimate Move, Demon King Hadlar!” [Dai]

“Fused Dragon Crest!” [Dai]

“Minakatoru!!” [Dai]

“Draconic Aura!!!” [Dai]

“Draura Infusion!” [Dai]

“Gigadein Infusion!” [Dai]

“Merazoma Infusion!” [Dai]

“Ultimate Sky Wave Draconic Avan Strash!” [Dai]

Dai showcased all of his power in this one move, a sword slash that can sever the heaven’s and the earth of mortals. He was able to bring about 100% of the powers of the Mother Dragon’s Blessing that he received a few days back. Faced with such an attack, Hadlar did not hesitate to give it his all, even though he was powered-up substantially after being resurrected by Demon Lord Vearn.

“Blood Essence Sacrifice!” [Hadlar]

“Hyper Demon Mode!” [Hadlar]

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Hadlar sacrificed half of his Blood Essence in order to achieve a stronger form with higher regenerative capabilities. He then infused his three strongest spells into his right fist.

“Ionazun Infusion!” [Hadlar]

“Begiragon Infusion!” [Hadlar]

“Merazoma Infusion!” [Hadlar]

“Ultimate Triple Element Hadlar Punch!” [Hadlar]

Dai’s dagger and Hadlar’s fist eventually met after the blink of an eye. The strong clash between the two powers created a vortex around the two. After a couple of breaths, Hadlar’s fist was being pushed back little by little, as Dai’s slash was too strong. Despite having his body infused with pieces of Orihalcon, Hadlar’s fist was slowly being cut and melted into a pile of liquified puss that emitted a strong stench of burnt flesh and skin.

“Impossible!” [Hadlar]

“How can my Orihalcon Hyper Demon Body lose out to you!” [Hadlar]

“Raaaaaaaa!!!” [Hadlar]

After a dozen more breaths, Hadlar’s Arm was entirely pulverized. Dai’s Dagger was slowly making its way towards his body. Obviously, Dai’s aim is to sever Hadlar’s heart. Although Hadlar can resurrect countless times, each resurrection would cause him tremendous pain both mentally and physically, even though he receives a substantial boost in strength each time. After a couple more breaths, Dai’s dagger was just a few inches from Hadlar’s heart, and even though he used his other hand to block Dai’s slash, it proved to be ineffective as well.

“Noooooooo!!!” [Hadlar]

“How many times you resurrect will be that many times that I will kill you, Demon King!” [Dai]

“Draconic Aura!” [Dai]

“Aura Boost!” [Dai]

“Minakatoru!” [Dai]

“Draura!” [Dai]

Dai used his free hand in order to cast the ultimate spell of the Dragon Warrior, the Draura. He learned this spell from his father, Baran, during the times that his memory was forcibly erased. Hadlar was disintegrated by Dai’s all out attack. Not even a speck of dust remained of the por Demon King. Dai, having over-used his strength that he is still unaccustomed to, fell to his knees while panting. He was out for the rest of the fight.

“Behoma!” [Leona]

Sensing Dai’s power weakening, Leona opted to cast a healing spell on the former, in order to alleviate Dai’s temporary weakness.

“Thanks Leona!” [Dai]

“Lemme rest for 4 dozen breaths of time first.” [Dai]

“Ryuho, Leona, please don’t mind me.” [Dai]

Meanwhile, Hyunckel was busy facing off the three Orihalcon Knights of Hadlar. He was lucky that his Amudo Spear was made of Orihalcon and a couple of stronger metals, enabling him to injure the three. However, he was not doing good after their initial clashes.

“Huff Huff Huff…” [Hyunckel]

“Time to finish you three!” [Hyunckel]

“Megante Infusion!” [Hyunckel]

“Eight-Phased Bloody Scraid!” [Hyunckel]

“Yamato No Orochi!” [Hyunckel]

Hyunckel timed his attack perfectly, as the three were instantly caught off-guard. Rook Warrior Block, the physically strongest amongst the three, opted to use his body as a shield for the other two. But before he could do so, Knight Warrior Sigma opted to use his trump card, the Mirror of Shalal.

“Mirror of Shalal, Spell Reflection!” [Sigma]

In normal times, the spell reflection capability of the Mirror of Shalal should have worked. However, Hyunckel’s technique was powered-up using his lifeforce, and inherently it was not a spell. Also, there were no elements that were infused in his Spear, rendering the Mirror of Shalal useless in front of his newly learned technique. This prompted Rook to execute his ultimate defense upon seeing the Mirror of Shalal destroyed.

“Ultimate Defense!” [Block]

“Ascension of the Earthen Wall!” [Block]

“Rook Enclosure!” [Block]

Block shielded Sigma and Hymn with his huge body acting as the catalyst. Despite doing so, both his body and Sigma’s body made of Orihalcon, the Mirror of Shalal as well as the Earth based defensive technique that used up all of his power were disintegrated by Hyunckel’s new technique.

“You are a tough one, Pawn Warrior.” [Hyunckel]

“Tell me your name.” [Hyunckel]

“My name is Pawn Warrior Hymn” [Hymn]

“I will never forget his debt, Hyunckel!” [Hymn]

“Sigma and Block’s sacrifices will only make me stronger!” [Hymn]

Pawn Warrior Hymn, who only retained half of his body, performed a absorption spell, as he absorbed the remaining essences of Sigma and Block.

“Orihalcon absorption!” [Hymn]

“Lifeforce Infusion!” [Hymn]

“Warrior’s Rebirth!” [Hymn]

Hyunckel, having used all of his power, fell to one knee as he was trying to catch his breath. During the time that Hymn was absorbing the essences of the other two, the conclusion of Dai and Hadlar’s fight also came to an end.