Chapter 617: Chapter 617: Stealing the Authority of Life and Death?
The energy contained within this Kamehameha wave was so powerful that even Lucifer didn't want to take it head-on. He instantly analyzed that if this wave exploded completely, even this robust space couldn't withstand it. After all, this wasn't a true cosmic space and was far less strong and stable.
"No! It's locked onto me!" Mamon, beside Lucifer, also saw the Kamehameha wave. Fear flickered in his pupils as he cried out in panic.
Before Robert transformed into his current state, Mamon would not have feared him. At that time, Mamon saw Robert as merely a slightly troublesome guy with some special abilities, not worthy of serious consideration.
But after Robert's sudden transformation, Mamon had a seed of fear planted in his heart. Just moments ago, Robert almost killed him, and if Lucifer hadn't intervened quickly, Mamon wouldn't have even retained his consciousness.
Thus, seeing the terrifying Kamehameha wave coming towards him and feeling an unprecedented fear and life-threatening crisis, Mamon lost his composure. He instinctively fled from Lucifer's side, trying to distance himself from the wave that made him feel true death.
"You bastard!" Seeing Mamon start to run wildly, Lucifer's expression changed. If Mamon stayed by his side, he could use his extreme spatial abilities to dodge Robert's attack together. But with Mamon running erratically and resisting, even Lucifer couldn't guarantee Mamon could evade the terrifying Kamehameha wave.
Even someone as powerful as Lucifer couldn't simultaneously use spatial powers to restrain two Father-level powerhouses and control a sub-Father-level powerhouse while also deflecting the terrifying Kamehameha wave...
"Boom!" As Lucifer forcefully tried to use his spatial powers to save his disappointing son again, Clark appeared in front of Lucifer, having spread out his power. Unable to stop Clark this time, Lucifer was punched and sent flying.
This punch didn't cause Lucifer much harm but changed his mindset. Lucifer had always maintained a gentlemanly persona in front of Clark, even when fighting him, but now, Lucifer seemed to be losing his patience...
After all, Lucifer was the Hell Lord of the Hell Dimension, similar to Mephisto. Both liked to present themselves as gentlemen, but a true Hell Lord could never be a gentleman. Or rather, true gentlemen were not easily found.
"No!!!"
Just as Lucifer was about to lose his composure and reveal his true nature, a terrified scream echoed. On the other side, Mamon let out a fearful cry as the terrifying Kamehameha wave enveloped his body!
"Don't think of killing him!" Lucifer snapped back to reality instantly. He couldn't let Mamon die like this. Despite Mamon coming to Earth behind his back, Lucifer didn't want him dead.
Lucifer had countless children, given his many years of life and numerous romantic escapades, not fewer than Zeus. Among all his children, only Mamon had reached the level of a Hell Lord, although not top-tier among Hell Lords, still able to rule a part of the Hell Dimension.
As for being bullied and losing territory to other Hell Lords, Lucifer always knew but didn't care. As long as the core authority of the Hell Lord wasn't affected, he wouldn't be affected. Mamon was key to ensuring the core authority remained intact.
So, even though Mamon made a mistake this time, Lucifer chose to forgive him and save his life...
However, sometimes even someone as powerful as Lucifer couldn't have everything go his way. Just like he wanted to vacation on Earth while Mamon guarded his territory in the Hell Dimension, Mamon came to Earth. This time, as Lucifer prepared to save Mamon, even ready to take the Kamehameha wave, Clark interrupted him again!
With a "boom," Clark's figure appeared in front of Lucifer like teleportation when the surrounding spatial power weakened. Clark punched Lucifer and grabbed him, launching a second attack without giving him a chance to fly away.
Clark was also furious now. With Kara's fate unknown and Lucifer repeatedly obstructing him, Clark seized the rare opportunity when Lucifer was distracted to retaliate. Clark had already decided that after Robert killed Mamon, he would team up with Robert to try to kill Lucifer, the main culprit, to avenge Kara.
Clark could tell that Robert was now much stronger than before, possibly still a bit behind Lucifer but on the same level. Especially Robert's Kamehameha wave, which was an even greater threat to Lucifer than Clark's attacks!
"Bastard!" As Clark attacked, Lucifer thought of Mamon's impending doom. Terrifying power erupted from Lucifer, trying to push Clark away.
But Lucifer didn't expect Clark to hold onto him tightly, eyes blazing, even as Lucifer's power tore several wounds on Clark's body, giving him no chance to escape!
Meanwhile, Mamon didn't immediately die, not because of his Hell Lord-level strong life force...
The Kamehameha wave didn't explode upon hitting Mamon but enveloped his body, forming a cage entirely made of energy!
"Ahhh!!!"
After the energy cage formed, Mamon let out a series of miserable cries. Learning from Mamon's previous escape, Robert chose to trap him in the energy cage, slowly torturing him, draining every ounce of his power, making him experience extreme pain and die in despair and agony!
This was Robert's revenge!
"Wait! That Kryptonian girl isn't dead yet. I can revive her. If you spare Mamon, we can negotiate. We don't have any deep-seated hatred; it's all a misunderstanding, isn't it?" Amid Mamon's screams and growing despair, Lucifer, in a standoff with Clark, took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and shouted towards Robert.
"We've met before, remember? In that tavern, the Kryptonian girl even fought a succubus. If I wanted to kill you then, you wouldn't have had the power to resist. But I admired you and didn't strike. Do you remember?"
Before Lucifer could finish, he noticed Robert had disappeared, along with the energy cage containing Mamon. Even with Lucifer's keen eyesight, he could only see a blur moving through the space.
With a "swish," Robert appeared at Constantine and the others' gathering place, bringing the energy cage. Finally, clarity returned to Robert's pupils. He saw Kara's body and hurried over.
Yes, Kara's body was here. When Mamon sent her flying and her fate was unknown, the Avengers and Constantine saw it through magic. Constantine hurriedly urged Baron Mordo to open a portal and bring Kara over, then used the same spell that had been cast on Angela, freezing Kara's time...
Constantine's quick response was crucial. He realized that if Kara truly died, a rampaging Robert could destroy the world! Keeping Kara in a severely injured state, even at some cost, could give Robert a chance to regain clarity and also save Angela.
With a "buzz," Robert's healing spell instantly took effect as Constantine withdrew his magic. Kara's critical injuries healed immediately.
"Mm?" Kara's consciousness slowly returned, recent events flashing in her mind. Seeing Robert suddenly holding her, she smiled and asked happily, "So? Did you win?"
"I won, but if you ever do something so foolish again, I'll never forgive you!" Robert released Kara, fully regaining his senses, and said solemnly, staring into her eyes.
"Cut it out! I gave you a chance to prove yourself. Besides, I trust you..." Kara averted her eyes, not agreeing to Robert's words. She even thought this tactic was quite effective. Sacrificing herself to boost Robert's power to solve everything seemed worthwhile, proving her place in Robert's heart and protecting her family and Earth.
"How do you want to deal with him?" Robert pointed to the still-screaming Mamon and asked Kara. Although it was his spoils of war, it was more fitting for Kara to decide.
"Ahem, Saiyan, can you..." Nearby, Constantine began rubbing his hands together like a fly, cautiously looking at Robert with greedy eyes. "Freezing time cost me a lot. Also, can you save her too?"
"Thanks a lot this time!" Faced with Constantine's greed, Robert wasn't annoyed this time because Constantine had indeed made a significant contribution. Seeing Kara nod, Robert said softly, "He's yours now..."
As Robert's words fell, the energy cage transformed into chains tightly binding Mamon. Robert then took Kara to Angela and healed her.
Angela was luckier than other human hosts, who were directly possessed with no chance of rescue. Angela, being Mamon's mother host, regained her body after Mamon's birth, giving her a chance to be saved...
"This is impossible! He possesses the authority of life and death? No! Impossible! How can a mortal have such power? He's not even a god from any pantheon, nor has he the aura of the Hell Dimension or the Realm of Death. This can't be!" Seeing Robert revive Kara and Angela, Lucifer, still entangled with Clark, couldn't stay calm. This power, to Lucifer, was akin to stealing the authority of life and death!
But Lucifer had no time to ponder how Robert had such power, as he saw Constantine preparing to sacrifice Mamon to another dimension...
"Stop!" Lucifer forcibly moved himself and Clark to Constantine, shouting while locked in combat, "I advise you not to do this, or else..."
With a "buzz," Constantine smiled at Lucifer and sacrificed Mamon on the spot. Not only did this repay all previous costs, but it also yielded a huge surplus, a massive profit. Facing such gains, even Lucifer couldn't make Constantine yield!
"Bastard!" Lucifer never expected Constantine to act so decisively. He roared, and the surrounding space collapsed. In the next moment, everyone in this space appeared back on Earth...
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