Chapter 82: Chapter 82: Noelle Quinn! Monarch Level!
Slick originally thought that this ambush would be a sure win.
After all, a Monarch Level Demon Lord personally took action.
How could it fail?
However.
In the instant he saw that human woman draw her sword, he knew clearly...
He was wrong!
And glaringly so!
Noelle Quinn’s advancing momentum was no different from that of a true Monarch Level!
"Demon Shield!"
In desperation, he frantically channeled Domain Power, forming a massive black shield in front of him.
"Hiss—"
Where the sword’s edge passed, the Demon Shield was sliced through like tofu!
Slick twisted his body with all his strength to dodge, but the sword’s edge grazed his neck, bringing forth a trail of black Demon Blood!
"Damn it!"
He reappeared a hundred meters away, his elegant demeanor replaced by ferocity and rage.
A hair’s breadth...
And he would have been beheaded by this human in a single strike!
He slowly raised his hand to touch his neck, the anger in his eyes completely ignited.
A mere Commander Level human...
Almost killed him!
"Human, you’re asking for death!"
His hands suddenly clasped together...
"Boom!"
The black domain rapidly expanded, completely enveloping Noelle Quinn!
The biggest difference between Commander Level and Monarch Level lies in domain control.
If Commander Level is about superficial application of a domain,
Then Monarch Level...
Is about complete control over the domain.
As Slick looked at Noelle Quinn trapped in the black Demon Domain, a cruel smile curled at his lips.
Admittedly, he had underestimated her—
He hadn’t expected this woman’s strength to be so close to Monarch Level!
But now...
Killing intent brimmed in his eyes!
A genius like this must be destroyed!
In the center of the domain, Noelle Quinn remained composed.
She slowly unfolded the Sword Domain—
The azure Blue Sword Domain in the overwhelming Demonic Qi was like a lone boat amidst stormy seas, ready to capsize at any moment.
When she chose this path of breakthrough, she had anticipated the worst scenario.
Defying a Monarch as a Commander was an against-the-heavens act.
And this enemy before her...
"Monarch Tier Three, huh..."
She gripped her longsword tightly, her gaze icy.
More challenging than expected!
The only comfort was that her attributes compared well with this Demon Lord’s.
The real gap lay only in the domain!
"Only one chance..."
Her eyes grew cold, a decision made in her heart—
Detonate the Sword Domain, forcibly breaking through the Demon King Domain!
And then...
A single lethal strike!
But if she failed...
Without the protection of her domain, she would lose all ability to resist.
In front of this Monarch Level Demon Lord, she would be a lamb to the slaughter!
"Huh—"
She held her breath, focused on seeking that sole opportunity.
On the other side, Slick completely relaxed.
Within the Monarch Domain, he was the absolute ruler!
Unless the human’s domain surpassed his!
But...
For a Commander Level domain to surpass a Monarch Tier Three Demon Lord’s, it’s impossible.
Slick looked down upon the wavering Blue Sword Domain in the Demonic Qi, confident of victory.
"Human, I acknowledge your strength. Against a normal Demon Lord, you might indeed have prevailed."
Seeing Noelle Quinn unmoved, he shifted his tone:
"Do you want to know why I personally intercepted you?"
Upon hearing this, Noelle Quinn’s gaze flickered.
This was indeed unusual!
Previously, let alone Monarch Level,
Even Commander Level wouldn’t confront them directly.
Seeing Noelle Quinn’s interest piqued, Slick slowly spoke:
"You humans are truly interesting, sending a true genius into the Demon Domain."
"An Extraordinary Tier One who can sweep through our Transcendent Level! Such a prodigy, and you use them as bait?"
"But it is talents like this that are worthy of my action!"
"Once I kill you! As for that Extraordinary Level human, do you think... they could contend with a Commander Level Demon Clan member?"
As he spoke, Slick wore a cruel smile.
Remember, the gap between Extraordinary Level and Commander Level is even larger than that between Commander Level and Monarch Level.
If there’s a possibility for Commander Level to defeat Monarch Level,
For Extraordinary Level to defeat Commander Level is pure fantasy!
The possession of a domain is a world apart!
To solve two human geniuses at once brought Slick a hint of joy!
And upon hearing this, Noelle Quinn’s eyes also reflected confusion.
An exceptional talent like Aster Grant, whose talent might even surpass her own...
Why hadn’t Aegis Academy informed her before sending him to the Demon Domain?
This was highly irrational!
Almost as if someone had deliberately arranged it!
But now wasn’t the time to think about such matters...
She could only hope that the genius would hold on!
"Having said so much, prepare to die now!"
Slick had lost interest in toying with Noelle Quinn, poised to deliver the final blow to this human.
At that moment, Noelle Quinn’s eyes focused sharply.
She had waited for this opportunity!
When Slick attacked was also when the Demon King Domain was most vulnerable!
"Now’s the time!"
She fully activated her domain.
A cold glint flashed in Noelle Quinn’s eyes, as Spiritual Power surged wildly within her.
Success or failure would be decided in this instant!
"Sword Domain, explode!"
The azure domain suddenly contracted, then explosively expanded like a star shattering.
"Boom!"
Ferocious Sword Qi transformed into a stream of light, tearing a rift in the Demon King Domain.
Blood trickled from the corner of Noelle Quinn’s mouth, but her expression remained unflinching.
The backlash from the domain’s self-detonation was enough to drive an ordinary Beast Tamer to despair, yet she seemed immune to pain.
The Blade of Clarice was horizontally held before her chest, the blade emitting a clear hum.
At this moment, there was no longer any barrier between her and the Demon Lord.
"Sword Flash!"
In an instant, Noelle Quinn transformed into a brilliant streak of sword light, charging directly at Slick.
This was her most powerful move, and her final killer strike!
Upon the moment his domain was torn by Noelle Quinn, Slick sensed something amiss.
Now seeing Noelle Quinn surge towards him like a blue lightning bolt, fear flitted through his eyes.
This could mean death!
He dared not delay for a moment.
He swiftly tried to close the rift in the Demon King Domain in front of him.
But...
It was too late!
Noelle Quinn’s basic attributes matched his own, and earlier, he’d only overpowered her due to his domain advantage.
But now—
With the Demon King Domain forcibly torn, both stood on equal footing.
"Swish!"
Sword light like lightning, appearing for an instant.
Slick felt a piercing chill at his neck, and the world before him began to spin.
In the final moments of consciousness, he saw...
His headless body slowly kneeling, the gushing Demon Blood turning the ground black.
Thus fell the Monarch Tier Three Demon King!
"Buzz—"
After slaying Slick, Noelle Quinn’s aura abruptly fluctuated, a new power awakening within her.
She had now taken the final step!
The last barrier as a Commander Level...
She had utterly crushed it!
And Draconia was about to gain another true Monarch Level!
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