Chapter 780: The Emperor’s answear
Four deafening explosions echoed across the chamber as the Depravitas’ counterattacks overwhelmed the orbs of white flame hurled by the White Death. The room trembled from the violent energy discharge, and heat waves rippled through the vast hall. Their victory was not just a display of strength—it was a statement. The Depravitas had demonstrated might that clearly surpassed ordinary Legends.
A True Depravita could easily overwhelm and defeat a normal Legend. With their unique abilities, even clashing head-on with High Legends was well within their capabilities.
Only one fireball remained, blazing with deadly radiance—and it was aimed at Janus.
The Imperial Prince had attained the Legendary level shortly after the end of the war in the Land of the Three Calamities. The brutal conflict, the near-constant brush with death, and the pressure to survive had pushed his potential to the brink, allowing it to explode into power. But even so, the moment he faced the sphere of white flame, he felt an overwhelming pressure crashing down upon him.
Still, he did not retreat.
Though it took him a moment longer than the Depravitas to prepare, Janus stood tall, unmoving. He was a prince of the Graecia Empire—and fear had no place in his heart.
The formation within his heart ignited, glowing like a miniature star. His Legendary Demonic Soul surged, funneling its energy into his sword. A wave of heat and power roared around him as he raised the blade.
"AHHHGGGRR!"
With a primal roar, Janus channeled every ounce of his strength into the swing. A majestic arc of milky-white energy erupted from the sword, slashing through the sphere of flames. The two forces collided in mid-air with a sound like thunder, before the white energy cleaved through the fireball and surged forward, still brimming with power.
Vlad and the other Depravitas turned their eyes to Janus, surprised and quietly impressed. Though Janus had sacrificed his Legendary Demonic Soul—a devastating loss—the result was undeniable. He had unleashed an attack with the potential to kill a powerful High Legend.
Their eyes shifted back toward the arc of white energy as it continued its flight—this time toward the Emperor himself.
But Alexandro did not flinch.