Chapter 452: Chapter 372: The Villain Dies from Talking Too Much

The last of the Void Demons retreated.

What appeared before Duan Mingyuan was a mountain, and a tower so tall that its top could not be seen with a mere glance upwards.

This was the throne of the Demon Ancestor, and the fear and subjugation the Void Demons felt for It were branded into their bloodlines to the extent they dared not approach the mountain range.

The current calm was a harbinger of an impending storm.

After all, he had been delayed far too long on his journey here, and it seemed that the ritual for the inheritance of the throne had already ended. Not long ago, he had sensed strong energy fluctuations coming from the top of the tower, and after that, the Void Demons he encountered along the way had completely vanished.

The situation was far from ideal.

If things had gone smoothly, he should have arrived at the top of the tower before the Dark Night Witch ascended to the throne, ending the grudge that spanned thousands of years before the Demon Ancestor’s return.

Now, with the Ancestor’s awakening, the situation was increasingly shifting towards that familiar scenario of "the present strong vs. the strongest of all time."

"Genesis" contained many descriptions of the Demon Ancestor.

Its Strength was not only immense to the point of transcending understanding but also, like the Sun King, It feared no wounds. The Angel Envoy of the Sun King had organized dozens of assassination attempts against the Ancestor, sending the bravest and most fearless, but all attempts ended in failure, and those selected from among humanity perished under the Ancestor’s claws without exception.

Even when the war came to an end, the Sun King was unable to find a way to destroy the Ancestor, only managing to exile It and Its minions to another plane.

Considering the affiliation of the author of "Genesis," Duan Mingyuan felt that this content might still be a beautified version of events.

According to the descriptions, the number and might of the Devil’s Apostles were far greater than that of humanity at the time. Even though the Demon Ancestor lost many of Its elite using the F2A tactic, in the direct battlefield, the numbers of the Void Demons were still overwhelming.

The author attributed the credit to the Sun King, but Duan Mingyuan thought that the Sun King most likely used some strategy at the time, luring the Demon Ancestor and Its troops into a trap, and relying on a surprise Seal Technique, he created the history of today.

After all, when people encounter an opponent that cannot be destroyed or defeated, sealing is often the last resort.

Duan Mingyuan stopped at the base of the tower for a moment.

He didn’t encounter an attack the moment he approached the tower, which might just be the composure of the "strongest in history." After inheriting all the Dark Energy, It was elegantly sitting on the throne, waiting for the challenger to arrive, to proclaim Its return to all the world.

When he reached the top of the tower, maybe the other party would even utter, "You are one step short, Duan Mingyuan."

Duan Mingyuan steadied his mind, it seemed that this time, he was really facing a battle beyond planning, the outcome of which could not be foreseen—

The sudden descent of a heavy object interrupted his thoughts.

He looked in the direction of the sound, watching the dust kicked up by the impact of the heavy object on the ground, and the deep pit smashed out at the base of the tower, causing the entire edifice to tilt.

It was a classic yet oppressive way to make an entrance.

Duan Mingyuan prepared for battle, waiting for the dust to settle.

He knew that what awaited him there would be a Dark Night Witch utterly transformed from the past, her appearance having undergone earth-shattering changes just like the demons of the Land of Eternal Night after being filled with Dark Energy, retaining only the outline of humanity.

And there she was...

A Dark Night Witch lying on the ground, her eyes rolled back, unconscious.

Perhaps because she landed on her back, she had completely lost consciousness.

Her soul had suffered obvious damage, and her energy was like a candle in the wind.

The man beside her wasn’t in much better condition, clutching his arm tightly, his eyes bloodshot with anger.

The man was muttering furiously to himself, the heavy fall leaving him seemingly unable to speak loudly for the moment.

"Bitch, you bitch, you dare—!"

This was also a familiar face.

It was Mr. 1721.

Originally, Duan Mingyuan had not extinguished the other’s energy on Mechanical Star, but rather sent him into the turbulence of the void.

Staggering to his feet, Mr. 1721 had planned to deliver the final blow to the weakened Dark Night Witch but froze in place the instant he saw Duan Mingyuan, like prey caught in the gaze of its natural predator.

The shadow of failure lingered in his mind, unable to dissipate. He had once tried to rebel against Duan Mingyuan on Mechanical Star, only to be sent here without any suspense.

"Long time no see."

To avoid the awkwardness, Duan Mingyuan took the initiative to wave at the old acquaintance ahead.

Due to the fantastical situation before him, he had to repeatedly check Mr. 1721’s memories before coming to an answer.

Mr. 1721 took advantage of the moment the Dark Night Witch was lost in thought, about to ascend the throne, and attacked her.

The plan progressed smoothly; using weapons developed by Universe Company, he severely damaged the soul of the Dark Night Witch. However, he then made the mistake that every villain makes.

Believing the battle to be won, he didn’t finish her off immediately but instead recounted his restraint and plotting throughout his journey to the Dark Night Witch.

Perhaps someone like him, so insignificant, truly needed a moment of victory declaration, but this allowed the Dark Night Witch the chance to catch her breath.

As Mr. 1721 was drawing from her soul’s strength, she unleashed a torrent of magic power in a nearly self-destructive manner, letting it burst through the breach in her soul. The sudden explosion of energy formed a shockwave that flung both of them off the top of the high tower.

Both heirs to the throne, by fighting among themselves in the final battle, created the dire situation of neither inheriting the Ancestor’s strength and appearing before him grievously wounded.

In that moment, the battlefront subtly shifted once again.

In Mr. 1721’s memory, Duan Mingyuan had become the ultimate Boss.

And he was an adventurer who, due to an accidental mishap, didn’t get the final equipment and was left with a depleted health bar.

Worse yet, reality had no save function; he could not choose to reload and start over.

This made Duan Mingyuan himself feel somewhat reluctant.

"You..."

Before Duan Mingyuan could speak, Mr. 1721 dragged his broken body and ran up and down desperately.

At the onset of the final battle, the adventurer facing the "Demon Lord" chose to flee.

But his escape was slow, and if Duan Mingyuan wanted, he could catch up in the blink of an eye. Generally, in the final battle of an RPG, the option to flee was virtually nonexistent.

After all, Mr. 1721 had in fact backstabbed the Dark Night Witch and disrupted the succession ceremony. Although it was out of greed in his heart, he nonetheless made an accidental contribution to the peace of the world. Therefore, Duan Mingyuan decided to make a minor change and did not pursue him.

Unfortunately, Mr. 1721 lacked common sense and didn’t follow the teacher’s usual advice of "not looking back three times while running." As a result, before he could take a few steps, he tragically rolled down the mountain.

"It seems this is the end."

Duan Mingyuan slowly walked up to the Dark Night Witch.

Even if he did nothing now, the tattered soul of the Dark Night Witch would soon dissipate.

The Dark Night Witch, regaining some consciousness, simply looked up at him.

It seemed she had accepted her final fate. "Go on, ascend the high tower."

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