Hex raised his staff high, and the weapon burst with dazzling crimson light. The magical energy surged toward Heatblast on the ceiling, attempting to suppress the Pyronite's movements with crushing gravitational force!
"Fire Fist!!"
But that power couldn't suppress the torrent of flames erupting from Heatblast's clenched fists. He swung his arm forward with explosive force, releasing a massive blast of fire shaped like a giant fist!
BOOM!!
The Fire Fist collided with Hex's magical energy, instantly warping its structure. The flames pushed relentlessly toward Hex's position, forcing the dark magician backward!
"What a powerful creature!! What kind of alien is this? Or is it some strange supernatural entity?"
Hex's expression shifted to genuine surprise. He twisted his staff slightly, and the weapon immediately released a massive surge of crimson flames that slammed into the advancing Fire Fist!
"Idiot!! Attacking me with fire only makes me stronger!!"
Seeing the flames Hex had conjured, Heatblast's face split into a mocking grin. His other palm rotated slightly, and the crimson flames Hex had released suddenly froze mid-air!
WHOOSH!
Heatblast clenched his fist!
The flames that had stopped in the air suddenly condensed into a deep red fireball that pulsed with terrifying energy!!
"You, you actually controlled my fire magic! How is this possible?!"
Hex stared in shock, his staff pulling backward as he desperately tried to reclaim control of the fireball. But the condensed sphere of flames seemed to have completely severed its connection to him, it wouldn't respond at all!!
This was his fire magic!
"Any flame, when faced with my fire, has only one option: obedience!"
Heatblast's voice rang with absolute authority as he delivered those domineering words. His fist drove downward with devastating force, and the fireball plummeted toward Hex like a meteor strike!
The timing was fortunate, everyone was pinned to the ceiling by Hex's levitation spell, so Heatblast's attack wouldn't affect any of the innocent bystanders!
Hex's eyes reflected the red glow of the approaching fireball. He immediately chanted an ancient incantation, and a blue protective shield composed of dark magic materialized around his entire body!
Defensive Dark Magic!
BOOM!!
The fireball struck the protective barrier and instantly erupted into countless flames, swallowing both the shield and a massive portion of the museum floor below. Fire reflected throughout the entire building!!
Heatblast could clearly feel the levitation force holding his body weakening significantly. Hex must have reduced his control over the floating spell to resist the Fire Fist attack!
Even the power of the Fire Fist and the staff were consuming each other in a spectacular clash of energies.
CRACK!
Heatblast's limbs exploded with power, flames erupting across his rocky body. He broke free from the weakened gravitational restraints and fell back to the ground from the ceiling!
At that moment, the fire gradually dissipated, and smoke cleared with the wind.
Hex's protective shield was covered in cracks from the devastating impact, and his figure appeared hunched and defensive. Obviously, the terrifying destructive power had rattled him, he'd been genuinely nervous that the barrier might not hold!!
SHATTER~
The shield broke apart completely.
It had resisted Heatblast's attack!
Moreover, it wasn't even Heatblast's own flames that had struck, but rather Hex's fire magic converted and amplified!
"Higan!!"
Heatblast raised his finger again, releasing a barrage of bullets composed entirely of flames that shot rapidly toward Hex!
Hex treated these small wisps of fire dismissively at first, until one of the Higan rounds landed beside him and blasted a massive crater in the floor!
CRACK!!
Hex's entire body instantly floated into the air using his levitation spell, dodging desperately. Only by moving at maximum speed could he avoid the terrifying offensive barrage from Heatblast!
He broke out in a cold sweat!
How could those tiny flames create such devastating power?!
Over there, Heatblast felt the urge to curse.
He'd already shown considerable mercy, so why was Hex still struggling?! Could he just give up already?!
"I can't defeat this creature with my own strength alone!"
Hex looked down at Heatblast with lingering fear, his eyes shifting coldly to the stone lion statues in the corner of the museum.
FLASH!!
His staff released magical light once more, and lightning-like energy descended upon the two stone lions in the museum!
"Is he destroying cultural artifacts?" Heatblast looked at the stone lions with confusion, but then his expression changed to surprise.
The two lions, which were obviously stone statues, suddenly shed their stone-colored outer layer under the influence of dark magic and became frighteningly lifelike!
ROAR!!
Two genuine, extraordinarily powerful lions burst free from the magical transformation. They glared menacingly at Heatblast and roared with the dominating presence of apex predators!
"Hold him off!!"
Hex didn't hesitate to give the command. He wasn't arrogant enough to order the lions to kill Heatblast outright.
That wasn't realistic!
His goal was simply survival.
"Just buy me time!!"
ROAR!!
The two lions suddenly charged forward like arrows released from a bow, their teeth bared and claws extended. They looked absolutely ferocious!!
"Where did these two oversized kittens come from, thinking they can bare their teeth at me?!" Heatblast turned his attention to the lions, his eyes narrowing slightly as his arms became wreathed in waves of crimson flames. The fire melted the surrounding display cabinets, reducing them to ashes!
While Heatblast was dealing with the two lions...
Hex quickly landed in front of the exhibition cabinet containing the Archamada Book of Spells. His staff shattered the glass instantly, and he seized the ancient tome!
"Hey, that dark magician has the Archamada Book of Spells! Stop him!!"
"He's about to succeed!"
Ben and Gwen, still pinned to the ceiling, had a clear view of Hex's actions. They immediately shouted warnings to Heatblast.
"I see him!"
Heatblast let out a low roar. Under the fearful gazes of both lions, he unleashed rolling waves of heat that completely engulfed their bodies, utterly overwhelming them!
WHOOSH!
His cold gaze locked onto Hex once more!
Hex clutched the Archamada Book of Spells in his left hand and gripped his staff in his right. He suppressed his excitement and faced Heatblast with the wariness of confronting a mortal enemy!
"Hotarubi!!" (Firefly Light!)
Heatblast extended both arms, releasing dozens of small flames that drifted beside Hex throughout the museum.
They looked completely harmless.
"What is this supposed to be?"
Hex didn't sense any danger from the floating wisps, but after suffering one careless mistake already, he wasn't about to let his guard down now!!
"Boom!"
Heatblast simulated an explosive sound effect with his own voice, making it sound low and ominous.
But in the next second...
Reality caught up.
CRACK! CRACK! CRACK!!
Explosion after explosion erupted throughout the museum! In that moment, the entire building seemed to be under bombardment by an artillery barrage. The sheer firepower was absolutely terrifying!!
Even Hex, the master of dark magic, was left dazed by the relentless explosions. His protective shield didn't activate in time to defend him.
WHOOSH!
Heatblast seized the opportunity. Under the cover of firelight and smoke, he appeared directly in front of Hex without warning!
His right hand grabbed the necklace around Hex's neck instantly, but the chain proved to be made of extraordinary material, it didn't break at all, forcing Heatblast to rip the entire pendant free instead!
Immediately afterward, his other fist struck Hex square in the chest with explosive force. The punch, wrapped in roaring flames, sent the dark magician flying straight through the museum wall and outside!!
CRASH!
Hex tumbled across the ground outside the museum. His body bore multiple burn marks, smoke rose from his mouth, and for several seconds he didn't move at all.
A trace of worry flickered across Heatblast's face.
"Did I actually kill him?? No way, I was counting on recovering the Archamada Book of Spells once he woke up outside the museum!"
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