Realizing the critical moment, Rias narrowed her violet eyes, a resolute glint in them.
She took a deep breath, and her demonic energy surged violently, like ripples spreading across a calm lake after a boulder has been thrown in.
A crimson glow of demonic energy rapidly spread around her, intertwined with wisps of black demonic energy, creating a mysterious and powerful aura.
As the demonic energy continued to gather, a pair of enormous black bat wings slowly sprouted from her back, each feather shimmering with an eerie light.
Above her head, a pair of small, exquisite red demonic horns burst from the ground, emanating faint fluctuations of demonic energy.
Her school uniform, enveloped in the light, gradually transformed, instantly becoming a magnificent and solemn demonic robe.
The gown, black as its base and embroidered with red magical patterns, swayed gently with the flow of demonic energy, like a burning flame.
Rias exuded an awe-inspiring aura, the true power of the Demon Queen.
She raised her hands, a ball of blazing red flame gathering in her palms, pulsating and roaring with immense demonic power.
With a flick of her wrist, Rias sent the flame shooting forth like an arrow, instantly striking Fang Xianren.
Himejima Akeno stood in a corner of the battlefield, her eyes revealing a calm and confident expression.
She gently raised her hands, black demonic energy slowly rising from her fingertips, gradually spreading and enveloping her body.
As the demonic energy surged, a pair of black wings slowly unfurled from Akeno's back, shimmering with purple patterns.
Her hair became even more voluminous, dancing in the wind, and her eyes turned a deep purple, radiating a mysterious and alluring light.
Under the influence of her demonic power, her original school uniform gradually transformed into a purple and black demonic garment.
The garment was adorned with lace and ribbons, accentuating her alluring figure.
Akino raised her head, gazing at the sky, and uttered a low incantation.
Instantly, dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled.
Strong bolts of black lightning struck down from the clouds, converging towards Akeno.
Akeno stretched out her hands, grasping the lightning in them, which leaped and flickered within her palms.
With a gentle flick of her arm, the lightning shot towards Fang Xian like arrows.
Faced with the attack of fire and lightning, Fang Xian simply exhaled, dissolving it.
Rias and Akeno exchanged a glance, both understanding each other's thoughts.
Rias looked at Fang Xian, blinking gently, a captivating light flashing in her eyes.
This was her alluring ability, capable of instantly disorienting enemies and slowing their movements.
Seizing the opportunity, Akeno launched her attack, unleashing her strongest killing move:
—Thunder Dragon.
Her aura suddenly shifted, her usual gentle and charming expression replaced by focused concentration.
Her long, black hair danced wildly in the surge of demonic power. She slowly raised her hands, palms facing upwards, where demonic power gathered and swirled, forming a dazzling ball of light.
Lightning crackled and sparked within the orb of light, like countless trapped lightning serpents struggling frantically.
As Akeno chanted incantations, the fluctuations of her demonic energy intensified, the surrounding space seemingly distorting under its force.
Suddenly, she thrust her hands forward, sending the orb of light soaring into the sky like a wild horse.
As it rose, the orb expanded and deformed, gradually transforming into a colossal lightning dragon.
This lightning dragon was wreathed in dazzling lightning, each bolt like a lightning bolt tearing through the night sky, emitting a deafening roar.
Its body, winding and coiling, stretched for tens of meters, radiating an immense pressure that made everything around it tremble.
The lightning dragon roared to the heavens, its voice echoing throughout the world.
Then, it swung its massive body and charged towards Fang Xian.
Wherever it passed, the air ignited instantly, leaving a long trail of burning lightning.
As the Lightning Dragon approached Fang Xian, it opened its blood-red maw, gathering even more powerful lightning energy, and then unleashed a thick beam of lightning, like an enraged lightning serpent, lunging straight at Fang Xian.
Where the lightning beam struck, everything was instantly reduced to ashes. The powerful energy impact triggered a violent explosion, flames soaring into the sky and smoke billowing.
At the instant Akeno unleashed "Lightning Dragon," Rias also unleashed her ultimate move
—Destroy the Demon Star.
Her eyes turned icy cold, her body enveloped in a dense layer of deep red demonic energy, radiating a scorching aura.
Rias slowly raised her right hand, palm upward, demonic energy rapidly gathering in her palm, forming a small black dot of light.
This seemingly insignificant dot of light contained the power to destroy everything.
As Rias continuously channeled her demonic energy, the black dot rapidly expanded, gradually transforming into a black sphere radiating an eerie glow.
Crimson patterns flickered across the sphere's surface, these patterns seeming alive, meandering and flowing across its surface.
The space around the sphere began to distort and collapse, as if pulled apart by a powerful force, forming a small black hole.
Rias's expression grew increasingly solemn. She began rapidly circling the black sphere with her hands, chanting incantations.
With each movement, the black sphere's rotation accelerated, and the surrounding demonic energy fluctuations intensified.
Suddenly, Rias thrust her hands forward forcefully, sending the black sphere hurtling towards Fang Xian like an arrow.
During its flight, the black sphere continuously absorbed surrounding demonic energy, growing larger and faster.
As "Destroy the Demon Star" approached its target, it abruptly stopped, hovering in mid-air.
Immediately afterward, the deep red patterns on the surface of the black sphere shone brightly, and the sphere began to tremble violently.
Then, it exploded violently, releasing a powerful destructive force.
This force, like a surging tide, instantly engulfed everything around it.
The powerful energy impact triggered a massive explosion, illuminating the entire sky, and the shockwave spread in all directions, destroying everything in its path.
This was their strongest combined attack: first, charm and control, then a simultaneous, devastating strike.
Rias knew that Fang Xian had escaped unscathed from an attack by all the sorcerers, so their strongest attack wouldn't be very effective, but it would buy them enough time to escape.
So, without even checking if Fang Xian was injured, she loudly ordered,
"Everyone, scatter and run!"
Rias immediately grabbed Akeno's hand, ready to flee.
She closed her eyes slightly, muttering incantations, and the surrounding space began to distort.
The next second, she and Akeno vanished from their spot, reappearing thousands of miles away.
Just as they breathed a sigh of relief, thinking they had escaped Fang Xian, a mocking voice came from behind.
"Powerful, tactical, but unfortunately, your opponent is me."
"Defeat is inevitable. Become my
—contract partner."