Necromancer, summon skeletons, practice the Heaven-Swallowing Magic Skill

The Fallen Paladin's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, and he quickly assessed the current situation.

The Archbishop of Light used several forbidden light techniques in succession, including the terrifying "Angel's Wrath". He must be in a weak period at this time and needs time to recover.

This is a great opportunity, the Fallen Paladin thought, Lu Ming must not be allowed to fall into the hands of the Church of Light.

"Brothers of the Dark Council," the Fallen Paladin took a deep breath, his voice filled with unquestionable authority, "Take this opportunity to bring Lu Ming back to the Dark Council!"

The strong men of the Dark Council took action immediately. They surrounded Lu Ming and formed an invisible line of defense.

The strong men of the Church of Light felt the unique evil aura of these fallen creatures, and expressions of obvious disgust appeared on their faces.

The Archbishop of Light's expression changed slightly. He did not expect that these fallen creatures who usually hid in the dark would dare to show up so blatantly.

Since the Church of Light and the Dark Council are in a hostile relationship, and he is currently in a weak state, he will definitely not be a match for the Fallen Paladin if a fight breaks out.

In order to protect the safety of everyone, the Archbishop of Light quickly mobilized his last strength and cast the last defensive magic - "Guardian of Light".

A curtain of light shining with holy light suddenly rose up, covering him and everyone in the palace, forming an indestructible shelter.

"You evil, fallen creatures, how dare you break the agreement and show up here? Do you want to make enemies with the Church of Light and all races of the Magic Continent?" The Archbishop of Light's voice was full of warnings.

The Fallen Paladin raised a scornful smile and responded, "We don't want to start a war. We came here today for only one purpose, which is to bring Lu Ming back to the Dark Council."

Despite the Archbishop of Light's weak state, the Fallen Paladin did not choose to attack him directly.

He knew that once the Archbishop of Light fell, the revenge of the Church of Light would be devastating.

The most important thing is that there are god-level powerful people in the Church of Light.

But they, the Iron Council, don't.

Therefore, the main target of the Dark Council this time is Lu Ming and his divinity.

Before achieving godhood, it is not a good idea to go into all-out war with the Church of Light.

Therefore, the Fallen Paladin turned his gaze to Lu Ming again, and said in a meaningful tone: "Lu Ming, you and your skeletons have demonstrated extraordinary power. Now the Church of Light has regarded you as a thorn in their side. If you don't come with us, you will be regarded as a heretic and face endless pursuit."

"As long as you join the Dark Council, many things can be discussed." He tried to persuade Lu Ming.

However, Lu Ming's answer was calm and firm: "I have no interest in joining the Dark Council. I know your purpose. Cooperating with you is tantamount to walking into a trap. Whether it is the Church of Light or the Dark Council, you all intend to kill me. It makes no difference to me whether I offend one or both."

"In that case, I would rather choose a quick decisive battle." Lu Ming's voice revealed a kind of determination. "At worst, I can exchange my life for others'. Even if I die in the end, I will drag a few Saint-level strongmen to be buried with me. This way, it will be worth it."

Upon hearing this, the Fallen Paladin frowned.

He realized that Lu Ming was not an easy opponent, but an opponent with firm beliefs and strong will.

This fight was far more complicated than he had initially imagined.

The game between the Church of Light and the Dark Council, coupled with Lu Ming as an uncertain chess piece, makes the entire situation full of variables.

"Lu Ming, after the battle just now, I'm afraid you've already overdrawn your mental and magical powers like the Great Leader of Light, and are no longer able to resist."

"Joining our Dark Council now and returning with me is the best choice."

Facing the Fallen Paladin's repeated persuasion, Lu Ming smiled and said nonchalantly, "No need to say more. If you want to fight, then fight. I will never go back with you."

Seeing Lu Ming was so persistent, the Fallen Paladin stopped talking and ordered an attack to forcibly capture Lu Ming.

"Master, don't be afraid. I am here to protect you!" At this time, Yan Jin on the side was no longer hiding. He restored his huge dragon clan and body, releasing the strength of the sanctuary level, wanting to protect Lu Ming.

The Fallen Paladin simply glanced at Yan Jin and taunted him, "Although you are a dragon, you are only at the early stage of the Holy Domain. Unless a strong man at the peak of the Holy Domain appears in your dragon clan, it is wishful thinking to defeat my peak Holy Domain strength."

Lu Ming stopped Yan Jin and said unexpectedly: "Yan Jin, you just watch the battle and protect Liu Ruyan. I don't need your help at the moment. This Sanctuary-level Fallen Knight's opponent is me, so he can be used as my whetstone..."

After hearing this, a hint of barely perceptible surprise flashed across the eyes of the Fallen Paladin.

He had never thought that Lu Ming could still maintain such a calm attitude in the face of such a severe situation. But soon, he suppressed his surprise and showed a sneer.

"Foolish mortal, do you think you can fight me by yourself? You know, the gap between the peak of the Holy Domain and the first entry into the Holy Domain is like the difference between heaven and earth." The Fallen Paladin's voice was low and full of threats. "However, since you are so stubborn, then I will fulfill your wish and let you see the true strength of the peak of the Holy Domain."

As soon as he finished speaking, the aura of the Fallen Paladin suddenly increased, and his body was wrapped in a thick black mist, like a demon from the abyss, ready to devour everything at any time.

He slowly raised the obsidian giant sword in his hand, with the tip of the sword pointing at Lu Ming. A strong sense of oppression spread out, making the air around him seem to solidify.

However, at this moment, Yan Jin's voice sounded, interrupting the Fallen Paladin's attack: "Master, I can't let you face all this alone. I am your guardian and should fight alongside you."

Lu Ming waved his hand, his eyes firm: "Yan Jin, I understand your intention, but I can still handle him. You protect Liu Ruyan, this is my order to you."

Yan Jin heard this, although he was unwilling in his heart, but as Lu Ming's loyal guardian, he understood that there were well-thought-out reasons behind Lu Ming's decision.

So, he nodded, and his figure flashed, turning into a stream of light, and returned to a place not far behind Lu Ming. He looked around vigilantly, ready to respond to any emergency at any time.

Facing the Fallen Paladin, Lu Ming did not flinch at all, with an unyielding fire burning in his eyes.

He took a deep breath, and the magic power in his body began to surge, preparing to meet the upcoming challenge.

"Very good, now that you are ready, let's get started." The Fallen Paladin did not delay any longer, and the giant sword in his hand cut through the void. A black sword light came straight towards Lu Ming like the night falling.

Facing the fierce attack of the Fallen Paladin, Lu Ming's eyes flashed, and he no longer held back, directly drawing out the Heaven-Devouring Demon Sword that exuded a faint demonic aura.

The magic sword was unsheathed, and a strong demonic aura instantly spread out, enveloping Lu Ming's body, as if the entire space was dyed a deep black and purple by this demonic aura.

Lu Ming took a deep breath, and the power of the late stage of the magic pill burst out completely. The demonic energy surged around his body like a dancing demon snake, showing his powerful foundation as a demon cultivator.

He held the Heaven-Devouring Demon Sword in his hand, and the tip of the sword trembled slightly, making a subtle and crisp sound, which was a sign of the resonance between the demon sword and the demonic energy.

The black sword of the Fallen Paladin was already within reach. Lu Ming did not hesitate at all. The Heaven-Devouring Demon Sword drew a perfect arc in the air and confronted the black sword head-on.

Two completely different forces collided with each other, causing a deafening roar. Visible waves rippled in the air, as if the whole world was shaking.

Immediately afterwards, Lu Ming displayed the magical powers unique to magic practitioners.

He made seals with his hands and chanted a spell. The demonic energy condensed and took shape under his control, turning into a huge demon claw, grabbing towards the fallen paladin.

The devil's claws twisted and deformed in the air, and deep demonic energy flowed between each finger. They were as hard as substance and carried the power to tear everything apart.

The Fallen Paladin was obviously no pushover either. Facing Lu Ming's attack, he snorted coldly, and the black mist around him became thicker. He swung the giant sword in his hand again. This time, a ball of dark light condensed on the tip of the sword. This was his unique dark magic - "Eye of the Abyss".

The ball of light contained the breath of decadence and destruction. As the giant sword was swung, the ball of light broke away from the tip of the sword and crashed straight into Lu Ming's claws like a black sun.

The two forces collided again, and the space seemed to be torn apart, making a sharp whistling sound.

The devil's claw and the "Eye of the Abyss" were in a stalemate in the air, and finally exploded in a dazzling light, turning into fragments scattered all over the sky. The figures of the two were looming in the aftermath of the explosion.

The battle between Lu Ming and the Fallen Paladin is not only a collision of flesh and strength, but also a contest between two completely different energy systems.

Lu Ming relied on his demonic energy and the Heaven-Devouring Demon Sword to display the magic skills of a demon cultivator; while the Fallen Paladin used the dark magic he carried to display the unique destructive power of fallen creatures.

The battle continued, and every confrontation was accompanied by violent energy fluctuations. The two men kept changing positions in the air at a speed that was dazzling.

The members of the Church of Light and the strong men of the Dark Council who were watching the battle, including Yan Jin, were all shocked by the intensity of the battle.

The intensity of this battle exceeded everyone's expectations. Every collision between Lu Ming and the Fallen Paladin was like igniting a new star in the universe. The energy fluctuations spread in all directions, attracting the attention of all the strong men present.

The Grand Master of the Church of Light, members of the Dark Council, and even Yan Jin, all began to re-evaluate Lu Ming's strength.

The strong men of the Dark Council originally believed that the reason why Lu Ming could rival the Great Master of Light was entirely due to his inheritance of the godhead of the undead.

But now, the power displayed by Lu Ming completely exceeded their understanding of the undead system or any other known magic system.

This kind of energy belongs neither to the undead nor to darkness, and is far beyond the reach of knightly martial arts. Its power is staggering.

During the battle, the Fallen Paladin could not help but ask loudly: "What kind of energy is this? It does not belong to any known magic system in this world. Why can it compete with the power of my Sanctuary Rules?"

Faced with such questions, Lu Ming did not answer directly, but his mysterious and determined eyes seemed to tell everything.

The Fallen Paladin's cognition was completely overturned, and he began to realize that what Lu Ming possessed was far more complex and profound than a simple inheritance of the undead godhood.

The shock in the heart of the Great Patriarch of Light was equally beyond words.

He originally thought that Lu Ming's hidden strength was strong, but ultimately limited. However, what he felt at this moment was a completely unfamiliar and evil energy, which seemed to transcend the scope of the Undead and Dark Element, and was so powerful that it made him palpitate.

Due to his ignorance of demonic energy and the demon world, the Great Leader of Light spoke in a heavy and serious voice: "You...you are not from this world! You are a clone from some evil god!"

The Fallen Paladin was also horrified after hearing the words of the Great Master of Light.

As high-ranking officials of the Church of Light and the Dark Council, they know some secrets that ordinary people have never heard of - that is, outside the magical continent, there are higher-level magical worlds, and these worlds were created by real gods.

When the god-level warriors on the magic continent reach a certain level of cultivation, they will ascend to the corresponding world of gods according to their own magical attributes.

Sometimes, in order to gain the power of faith, the gods of the higher world would send a clone to the magical continent.

Therefore, facing Lu Ming, a mysterious figure who defeated a Sanctuary-level warrior at the level of a Grand Mage and possessed unknown demonic energy, they naturally thought that Lu Ming might be the incarnation of an evil god.

This speculation made everyone present fall into deep thought, and they began to re-examine Lu Ming's identity and origins.

In response to these speculations, Lu Ming himself just smiled slightly, and seemed to have no intention of clarifying them, allowing various speculations to spread among the crowd.

This battle is not only a contest of strength, but also an impact on the worldview. It reveals a new possible dimension, a grand narrative about magic, gods, and the connection between different worlds.

As the center of this storm, Lu Ming's true identity and purpose have become the biggest mystery in everyone's mind.