Chapter 392 Purple Lightning (2/2)

Although that battle with the Demon General didn't take too long, it was also due to this that Rhode didn't expect many changes to occur. The fast attack by both sides struck when opportunities presented themselves and there wasn't any time for them to react. Only after Rhode managed to defeat it, he was just reminded of the villagers waiting to be saved by him… However, judging from the state of the Fortress, no one knew if they survived…

I hope they survived. If they didn't, then there's nothing I could to save them…

”Master!”

Just as the mercenary left after receiving Rhode's instructions., Gillian finally flew back into the Fortress through the ceiling hole. She observed the bombarded hall with a faint change of expression.

”Master, leave now, hurry!”

”What's wrong? Gillian? Didn't I finish him off?”

Rhode was surprised by Gillian's attitude. As he replied to her, he subconsciously glanced towards the corpse of the Demon General.

Although the corpse of the Demon General had collapsed to the ground, the black flames were still burning. Not only that, they were spiraling in the gravel, as if following a trajectory!

Sh*t!

Rhode's expression changed dramatically at this sight. Of course, he knew what this meant!

”Everyone, leave now!”

Rhode instantly lifted his head and screamed.

However, it was too late.

The pile of gravel sudden exploded. The initially translucent, smoky air abruptly flashed in multi-colored luster. Only in a blink of an eye, this mirror-like reflection began to shatter. Bits and pieces of the 'mirror images' fell off and pitch-blackness was revealed inside.

That bastard actually used his strength to activate the passageway!

Rhode's heart sank at this scene as he didn't think this Demon General would be so sly and cruel. Although Rhode indeed destroyed his ritual circle, this bastard clearly was ready for it. Although he couldn't entirely open the passageway with the powers of a Demon General, according to the Parasite's explanations, this area had weak barriers which were perfect for the passageway to start with… Damn it! Why didn't I ensure he was dead!

But right now, there's no point in regretting. The broken ritual barrier revealed a corner of the passageway and a powerful suction immediately began to take in everything. Once one entered the passageway, one would forever get stuck inside it and could never get out!

Everyone hurriedly grabbed onto any boulders or any corners of depressions beside them. While resisting this powerful suction, Rhode suddenly shrieked.

”Ah!”

Marlene was totally defenseless against the attractive force as her right arm was injured by the previous attack. Although the maiden tried her best to maintain her stance, her right arm gave way and she was lifted off the ground rapidly.

”Marlene!”

Lize screeched at the sight of her good friend flying into the vortex. Suddenly, a black figure flashed towards the helpless maiden.

”Pa!”

Rhode grabbed onto Marlene's desperate right arm and immediately struck his Crimson Blade dead into the ground and straight into the hilt. Both of them finally stabilized.

However, this was only a temporary expedient.

”Gillian, think of something!”

Rhode grabbed onto the sword hilt and lifted his head before shouting to the fox-ear maiden. Gillian was equally anxious.

”I have no idea, Master! Unless you could unlock the seal and engage in a special summon for me!”

Special summon?

Rhode looked down at his left hand that was gripping onto the sword hilt and his right hand that was grabbing onto Marlene. How can I even do a special summon?

Damn it… Can't a Spirit Swordsman summon something without using hands?

While grabbing onto Rhode's hand, Marlene lifted her head and stared at the man before her eyes.

”Mr Rhode, don't worry about me. It's better to let me go and summon Miss Gillian. This way, at least everyone will…”

”Are you kidding? Do you think there will be nice picnic and afternoon tea for you in there?”

Although Rhode's words were unforgiving, his expression remained the same.

”No matter what, young lady. You are considered my woman and I don't have the habit of sending my woman to die.”

”Eh?”

Marlene's heart abruptly skipped a beat.

Suddenly, a drawing fell out from Marlene's tattered robe and was sucked into the gap of the passageway before shattering into bits.

And at that moment, a stout purple lightning descended from the heavens, right onto the broken passageway.