Chapter 1020, Purgatory Demon King

Translator: Silavin

 

This giant strongly resembled what could be called a Demon from certain religions on Blue Star from Lu Fan’s previous life.

 

Its entire body was encased in armour-like hardened shell, with exposed skin a vivid crimson, appearing exceptionally muscular. Behind it were a pair of enormous red flesh wings, flapping up and down.

 

Each flap brought forth a massive flame tornado.

 

Although these flame tornadoes were not attacks directed at Lu Fan and the others, everyone could feel waves of intense heat assaulting them.

 

In its hands was an enormous greatsword that appeared massive even for its body type.

 

One could tell at a glance that being struck by this greatsword would cause severe injury.

 

Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, casting Appraisal on it.

 

This was a Level 160 Monster, simultaneously a Legendary Grade Boss, named Purgatory Demon King.

 

As for Skills, it possessed over thirty varieties, each with different forms and Effects.

 

This Boss’s Attributes had absolutely surpassed those of Divine Beings. Ordinary Divine Beings encountering such an existence would likely be instantly slain with a single sword strike.

 

Now, everyone understood why the formidable Situ Hengxing had also met defeat.

 

Just this Boss alone, forget one Situ Hengxing, even if several more Sixth Profession Players appeared, would struggle to handle it.

 

“This is the Boss.” Seeing this Boss that had once severely wounded him and killed his men, beneath Situ Hengxing’s drooping eyelids, brilliant light flickered.

 

He indeed feared this Purgatory Demon King, but more than that, he felt strong defiance and killing intent.

 

It was precisely today that he still had the opportunity to come challenge this Purgatory Demon King.

 

If today failed and he could return alive, his heart would still fixate on this matter. He must slay this Boss.

 

Even on his deathbed, Situ Hengxing would undoubtedly roll out from the bed for one final battle with this Purgatory Demon King. Either he dies, or this Boss perishes.

 

Situ Ying perceived his Ancestor’s strong killing intent and immediately addressed everyone. “This Boss is the existence blocking our Situ Family from exploring this Dungeon Instance. It’s a Legendary Grade Boss capable of potentially dropping Legendary Grade equipment. Moreover, once we kill it, we can continue forward. Perhaps, ahead lies even more opportunities and Rewards.”

 

“Remember, the details we went through on the Sacred Ship. We were talking about this Boss. When engaging it, you must maintain absolute focus. No accidents are allowed to occur. Else, no one present will be able to save you!”

 

Almost the instant Situ Ying’s words fell, Situ Hengxing had already advanced sword in hand, clearly having long since been unable to restrain his desire to battle the Boss.

 

Seeing this situation, Situ Ying and others hastily followed.

 

As for the other allied Players who had come to jointly explore the Dungeon Instance, they naturally dared not lag behind.

 

After all, they could tell how formidable this Boss was.

 

If they did not go all out now and quickly eliminate it, whether they would have the lives to return from here remained uncertain.

 

*Swoosh!* Situ Hengxing attacked first, another blade of Sword Qi slashing toward the Purgatory Demon King.

 

The Purgatory Demon King did not dodge at all, allowing the Sword Qi to strike its face directly.

 

With a *puchi* sound, the Sword Qi capable of leveling an entire mountain left a bloody wound on its face. Rolling magma flowing from the wound and sliding down the Purgatory Demon King’s cheek.

 

The Purgatory Demon King, sensing the Sword Qi’s power, revealed a contemptuous smile on its face.

 

It extended its crimson tongue, licking across its own cheek, swallowing all the magma into its belly, then suddenly beat its wings behind it.

 

Instantly, it transformed into afterimages, colliding with Situ Hengxing, who was charging toward it.

 

Accompanied by a tremendous crash, everyone saw the Purgatory Demon King slash down heavily with one sword strike mid-air toward Situ Hengxing.

 

Whether this sword connected, no one could see clearly.

 

But everyone witnessed Situ Hengxing hurled sideways, flying several hundred meters before rolling on the ground multiple times and finally stabilizing his form.

 

Situ Hengxing’s body showed no obvious sword wounds, but he was covered in dirt and appeared extremely dishevelled.

 

Simultaneously, blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. Although that previous sword strike had not instantly killed him, it had clearly heavily injured him.

 

In contrast, the Purgatory Demon King beat its wings, once again suspending its massive form mid-air, shouldering its greatsword, observing Situ Hengxing with interest, seemingly mocking the other’s overestimation of his abilities. To think a Human would dare challenge it again with such meager skills.

 

At this moment, Situ Ying and the others successively arrived, attempting to attack the Purgatory Demon King.

 

However, at this instant, a wave of Sword Qi suddenly exploded, sweeping Situ Ying and everyone else away.

 

When everyone stabilized their forms, they saw a sword wound hundreds of meters long had appeared beneath the Purgatory Demon King, blasting open the ground and exposing the rolling magma within.

 

Clearly, this was from the sword strike that had attacked Situ Hengxing earlier.

 

That attack had been controlled by the Purgatory Demon King’s power, only now to explode, incidentally repelling Situ Ying and the others.

 

One could say the Purgatory Demon King had relied on a single strike to first injure the strongest Situ Hengxing, then force back Situ Ying and everyone else. This demonstrated its Combat Power was outmatched.

 

Situ Hengxing’s current injuries would definitely hinder him, so he immediately retrieved a Potion and drank it down.

 

As for the others, they had already begun harbouring thoughts of retreat. Among them, the portly man from the Yang Family was covered in sweat. Whether from the excessive heat here or from being intimidated by the Purgatory Demon King’s oppressive presence was unknown.

 

He tremblingly said. “T-This Boss is far too strong… If we take just one of his sword strikes, we might not be able to survive…”

 

Situ Hengxing coughed twice, his injuries visibly recovering at observable speed.

 

Simultaneously, he declared loudly. “The Boss is indeed formidable, but we’re not necessarily unable to handle it. Our Situ Family have risked the lives of several Fifth Profession Players to thoroughly understand its Skills and Attributes. As long as you remember what we said previously, you won’t have any problems surviving. They did, so can you. It only has a few Skills capable of instantly killing us. Just watch for when it uses them and immediately dodge.”

 

“For other Skills, dodge if possible. If you can’t dodge, after getting injured, immediately retreat and consume those Potions we gave you. You can and will survive through this!”