Chapter 136: Chapter 58: Slaying the Epic Flame Demon! Perfect Teamwork! Loot Drop

"Die, insects!"

Flame Demon Vigil charged out of the magma, his immense upper body towering nearly ten meters high.

He furiously snatched up a Player, and scorching flames instantly engulfed their body.

"AHH!"

A bloodcurdling scream rang out as the Player was instantly incinerated, leaving the game world.

"This..."

The sight of Flame Demon Vigil’s enormous, fiery body struck terror into the hearts of everyone present.

When the Players checked the Flame Demon’s stats, their panic intensified, and the thought of fleeing crossed their minds.

[Vigil (Epic)]

Level: 49 (22,000/24,500)

Race: Flame Demon

Power: 900 / Agility: 636 / Magic Power: 652 / Physique: 1005

Growth: 10 (Gain 10 points to All Attributes per level up)

Skills: (Expand)

"Th-Th-This?!"

"A Flame Demon that’s almost Level 50?!"

"What the hell! This is supposed to be the safest Demon Cave! How could a Flame Demon that’s almost Level 50 show up here?!"

"We’re screwed! We can’t even handle a Level 40 Flame Demon. Against a Level 49 one, aren’t we just throwing our lives away?!"

"We need to retreat, now! I’m not about to let my adventurer team get wiped out here on this mission!"

The Players began to back away. The Flame Demon’s power far exceeded their expectations.

"Shit!"

Unlike the Players, the Knights had no intention of retreating. After letting out a curse, Glen bellowed to his men, "Knights! Formation!"

"Yes!" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

The Knights roared in unison, raising their Knight’s Swords. Instantly, a golden light erupted from the bodies of the fifty Knights, transforming into motes of light that drifted into the air.

These motes of light converged in mid-air, finally forming a massive, golden Giant Sword.

"How dare you run wild in the Lady’s territory! I’m going to break you, you flaming mutt!" Glen cursed, pointing his sword at the distant Flame Demon without a trace of fear. "Just die!"

"Kill!"

The Knights roared as one, and the golden Giant Sword swung down in an instant, cleaving toward the Flame Demon in the magma.

"Ants!"

Vigil’s deep voice boomed across the cavern. He drew a Flame Sword from where it was hidden in the magma and met the golden Giant Sword formed by the fifty Knights.

The terrifying magical aftershock rocked the cavern, sending out waves of flame.

While the Knights temporarily held back the Flame Demon’s assault, Ivsha and the others immediately launched their magical attacks.

A golden phantasm of a Nun exploded above the Flame Demon’s head as torrents of water and fire magic poured onto Vigil’s massive body.

"Sister! Why are you hitting a Flame Demon with Fire Magic? Aren’t you just feeding it energy?" Flora hastily pointed out.

"Huh? Is that right?" Fuli immediately ceased her magical assault.

"Quick, use my Water Magic!"

"Right!"

Fuli quickly began chanting Water Elemental Magic. As twin souls, they could share their Elemental Magic Power, meaning they could draw upon each other’s magical reserves.

"Holy Grace!"

At the same time, Lucia’s Divine Magic chant concluded. She gently touched the air with her scepter.

Immediately, golden ripples spread outward, and a warm, divine power washed over everyone.

[Your Adventurer Ivsha has gained a temporary Status: Holy Light Grace (1h)!]

[Holy Light Grace: All Attributes +20%, Magic Power Recovery Speed +50%, Life Recovery Speed +50%, Full Elemental Resistance +30%!]

[Your Adventurer...]

’An area-of-effect buff?’

Su Xuan’s eyes gleamed. ’Lucia’s Divine Magic really is something else!’

Meanwhile, Rosaline had already unfurled her Soul Light Wings and was flying toward the Flame Demon. Her Trait allowed her to ignore Elemental Damage, making it difficult for the Flame Demon to harm her. However, the demon’s greatest strength was its Life Recovery Speed, so even Rosaline’s High-tier Swordsmanship struggled to inflict a fatal wound.

Under the combined assault of the Knight Order and the members of the Su Xuan Guild, Flame Demon Vigil actually seemed to be at a disadvantage.

"For real?"

"They’re actually holding their own against a Level 49 Flame Demon? How are they so strong?"

"Maybe this Flame Demon isn’t as tough as we thought?"

"Quick, let’s get in there! If we help take down a Flame Demon of this Level, we’ll get contribution points!"

Seeing this, the other Players were stunned. They never imagined the Knight Order and Su Xuan’s Guild could actually go toe-to-toe with a Level 49 Flame Demon!

Su Xuan paid little mind to what the other Players were thinking.

’If Flame Demon Vigil were really this easy to deal with, Edith would never have given me that precious Flame Magic Stone.’

’However, I still haven’t seen the legendary Immortal Fire for myself. There can only be one reason: its time has not yet come.’

"Damned insects!"

Under the combined assault of the Knight Order and the Su Xuan Guild, cracks began to form across Vigil’s enormous, fiery body, and its flames started to dim.

"His health bar is almost empty!"

When the other Players saw cracks forming on the Flame Demon’s body and its Fire of Life growing faint, they realized its Life Value was about to run out.

"All-out attack! Let’s finish him off now!"

They quickly commanded their Adventurers to launch a final, furious assault on the Flame Demon.

Su Xuan, however, found the Flame Demon’s behavior odd. He had a gut feeling that the demon was feigning weakness.

Just as he was pondering this, the situation on the battlefield changed dramatically.

Flame Demon Vigil’s fiery form suddenly exploded!

"Fools! My flame is immortal! Your deaths will fuel my transformation!"

Vigil cackled. He had deliberately let his Life Value drop to its lowest point to lure these greedy insects closer.

Although not all the Players launched a close-range attack on Vigil, a portion of them were fooled by the ruse. They commanded their Adventurers to close in on the Flame Demon, attempting to finish it off in one fell swoop.

They had fallen right into Vigil’s trap.

In the Players’ eyes, Vigil’s Life Value was nearly depleted, and it was true that he had let his health drop to a critical low.

What the Players didn’t know, however, was that the Immortal Fire granted Vigil eternal life. Even if his soul were to dissipate, the Immortal Fire could resurrect him!

"Die, insects!"

BOOM!

A torrent of violent flames instantly swept over the Adventurers who had drawn near, engulfing their bodies in the inferno.

"AHH!"

"Damn it! The bastard was putting on an act!"

"Run! Get out of here!"

The Adventurers scrambled back in a panic, fleeing the battlefield, but Vigil’s counterattack still cost them dearly. Over a dozen Adventurers were devoured by the raging flames, losing their lives in an instant.

"I feel it! I can feel it! I am about to transform!" After killing over a dozen Adventurers, Vigil’s experience points shot up, meeting the requirements to advance to Level 50. Combined with the power of the Immortal Fire, he was on the verge of ascending to a Great Demon Lord of Level 50 or higher!

"Damn it! He’s about to hit Level 50!"

"I remember that at Level 50, your Growth attribute doubles, and you go through a transformation! There’s no way we can beat a Level 50 Great Demon!"

"We’re screwed! All our effort was for nothing!"

"Let’s get out of here!"

Looks of despair spread across their faces. According to the game’s rules, reaching Level 50 was a major transformation. The Flame Demon’s All Attributes would increase dramatically, and it would gain a special buff. They stood no chance against a Great Demon of Level 50 or higher!

And so, the Players decided to use the time Vigil was ascending to make their escape, hoping to avoid a pointless death.

In contrast to everyone else’s panic, Su Xuan stared intently at Vigil’s strengthening, fiery form.

He noticed something within Vigil’s fiery form—a core of deep crimson flame, burning intensely.

’So that’s the Immortal Fire?’ Su Xuan realized at once. ’Vigil has been hiding it inside his body this whole time!’

"Kid! We can’t hold on much longer! What’s the plan?"

Glen struggled to use his Magic Power to fend off the relentless waves of heat; his body had reached its limit.

The other Knights were in the same state. If Su Xuan didn’t act soon, the entire Knight Order would be wiped out.

That immortal flame plunged the Knights into deep despair.

It was an impossible situation!

At this moment, Lucia fixed her calm gaze on Su Xuan, trusting he would find the right path forward.

’If Su Xuan can’t come up with a solution, I can step in, but if I do...’

"Lucia!" Su Xuan’s voice suddenly cut through the chaos.

He looked to Lucia questioningly. "Can you use that Divine Magic from before to bind Vigil? I only need a few seconds!"

"I can."

Lucia nodded. Her binding Magic was incredibly powerful—enough to restrain a Level 50 Demon. Even a Level 60 Demon would be unable to break free from its hold!

"Ivsha! Fuli! Flora!" Su Xuan issued his commands to the other Guild members. "Concentrate your fire on the Flame Demon’s heart! With the power of your Magic, you should be able to blast an opening!"

"Understood!"

"As you command, President!"

"Rosaline!" Su Xuan handed the Flame Magic Stone to her. "You’re in charge of sealing the Immortal Fire!"

Only Rosaline was immune to Flame damage, making her the perfect person for the job.

"Right!"

"Move out!"

At Su Xuan’s command, everyone sprang into action. As for Alice, she wasn’t suited for this battle, but she could cheer them on from the sidelines!

Lucia raised her scepter and pointed it toward Vigil. Instantly, two huge Magic Arrays materialized, one at his feet and one above his head. Golden chains shot out from the arrays, binding his massive body tight.

"You’re just ants squirming in your death throes! Once my ascension is complete, you’ll all be reduced to cinders!"

Vigil roared with contempt. The legendary Immortal Fire gave him boundless confidence, leaving him utterly fearless.

"Fallen Radiance!"

"Water Elf’s Kiss x2!"

Following Su Xuan’s instructions, Ivsha and the others unleashed their Magic, accurately striking the spot where Vigil’s heart should be.

BOOM!

With a deafening explosion, a massive crater was blasted open where Vigil’s heart should be, revealing the Immortal Fire hidden within.

"I already told you!" Vigil snarled, "Your attacks are useless!"

No sooner had he spoken than the wound on his chest was rapidly healed by the Immortal Fire.

However, just as the wound was about to close completely, Rosaline bravely charged into the opening. Enduring the searing flames, she thrust the Flame Magic Stone in her hand toward the crimson fire!

The instant the Flame Magic Stone touched the Immortal Fire, golden ripples of Magic Power bloomed, immediately sealing the blazing Immortal Fire.

With the Immortal Fire sealed, Vigil finally felt a true sense of dread.

He shrieked in panic, "Impossible! This is impossible! What is that thing? How can it seal my Immortal Fire?! No!"

"Finish him!" Su Xuan ordered decisively. In the next moment, a dazzling torrent of magical light completely submerged Vigil’s massive form.

"No!"

With a final, unwilling roar, Vigil—now unable to heal with the Immortal Fire and with no hope of ascending—was finally defeated by their combined assault.

His massive body exploded into a shower of sparks that vanished into the endless darkness.

At the same time, a series of notifications appeared in Su Xuan’s vision.

[You have slain Flame Demon Vigil. EXP +20,000, Contribution +100!]

[Side Quest Complete!]

[You have obtained the Super Rare Trait: Immortal Fire!]

[You have obtained the material: Flame Core (Epic)!]

[You have obtained the equipment: Blazing Demon Arm Guard (Elite) x1, Blazing Demon Leg Guards (Elite) x1, Blazing Demon Chest Guard (Elite) x1, Blazing Demon Helmet (Elite) x1, Blazing Demon Iron Boots (Elite) x1.]