Chapter 910: Explosive Power! Too Naive!
The two one-handed swords wielded by the Scarlet Phoenix Demon Lord were both Sacred-grade weapons.
One was called Crimson Death.
The other was called Black Phoenix.
It was said that these two Sacred-grade weapons were forged from the remains of countless bird-type divine beasts.
To craft these two weapons, the Scarlet Phoenix Demon Lord slaughtered nearly ten thousand bird-type divine beasts, merging their blood and bones in a weapon forge. After numerous failures, he finally succeeded.
Needless to say—
These weapons were soaked in the blood and tears of the bird clan.
At level 190, the Scarlet Phoenix Demon Lord could nearly match a world-class powerhouse.
Such powerhouses included the likes of Cathy the Rotten Witch, one of the Four Grand Archmages; Zhao Gongming, the strongest Grand Celestial of the Dragon Kingdom; Jiang Cuo, another Grand Archmage… and so on.
While the Scarlet Phoenix Demon Lord was likely a bit weaker than these figures—
The difference wasn't significant.
At this moment—
As he entered battle mode, the Scarlet Phoenix Demon Lord's stats surged dramatically.
His physical form also changed.
The pair of black wings on his back split into six wings.
Each wing grew a crimson demonic eye.
These six eyes emitted eerie energy that made one's spirit tremble.
His giant body shrank to human size.
Terrifying demonic runes appeared all over his body, face, and limbs.
Ling Zhan calmly observed the transformation in appearance and aura.
The Eye of Appraisal silently activated.
The Scarlet Phoenix Demon Lord's status panel appeared before Ling Zhan.
[Name: Scarlet Phoenix]
[Talent: 100]
[Age: 4,200 years]
[Race: Ten Thousand Demons]
[Level: 190]
[Class: None]
[Strength: 200 billion; Intelligence: 200 billion; Constitution: 200 billion; Agility: 200 billion]
[Innate Talents: Demon Lord's Body (SS), Demon Lord's Eye (SS), King of Ten Thousand Phoenixes (SS)…]
[Skills: Shadow Slash (SS), Black Phoenix Domain (SS), Order Infusion (SS), Airspace Overlord (S)…]
...…
As seen—
Even without a class, upon reaching level 100, the Scarlet Phoenix Demon Lord still gained the skill "Order Infusion."
Moreover—
His stats had soared to a staggering 200 billion across all attributes.
Compared to typical level 190 powerhouses, this boost was outrageous.
Normally—
A level 190 powerhouse at full power, without buffs, would have around 100 billion in their main stat.
Secondary stats would be around 70-80 billion.
The last two attributes would be around 50 billion.
After all, Professionals couldn't distribute their stats evenly.
Physical classes prioritized Strength.
Magical classes prioritized Intelligence.
That's fixed.
Spreading points evenly would lead to mediocrity: no high damage, no tankiness, no agility.
But here—
The Ten Thousand Demons showed their racial advantage.
Their stats developed evenly—just like Ling Zhan's as a non-specialist.
And…
This race even gained "Order Infusion" at level 100 as a passive.
That was absurd.
Compared to an average level 190 stat distribution—
The Scarlet Phoenix Demon Lord's power could match ten of them.
No—
In actual combat, he could take on a hundred!
Don't be fooled by the simple doubling from 100 billion to 200 billion.
The compound effect of stat growth made the difference far more than just double.
That's why the Scarlet Phoenix Demon Lord could pound a typical level 190 powerhouse—
Without them being able to retaliate.
"Brat! I know you're no ordinary fighter!"
"But in my eyes, you're still just a slightly bigger ant!"
"If I don't kill you within ten moves, I'll consider it my loss!"
With his surging stats and arrogant nature, the Scarlet Phoenix Demon Lord brimmed with confidence.
Ling Zhan looked at him calmly and said, "You said it yourself…"
As his voice fell—
Whoosh!!
A tiny dagger appeared in Ling Zhan's hand!
It was none other than the long-unused Dark Twilight form!
Although the Dark Twilight dagger was only top-tier Spirit-grade, because Thousand Mechanisms Ring itself was a Sacred-grade weapon, its attributes were doubled.
Effectively reaching near half-Sacred-grade level.
But of course—
Ling Zhan didn't care about the weapon's base stats.
What he wanted was Dark Twilight's talent ability.
As the dagger appeared in his hand—
Ling Zhan began buffing himself!
'Blessing of Valor'!
SS-grade Effect: All stats +500%; Tenacity +300%; All resistance +300%; When hit, 90% chance to trigger a life shield worth 50% of max HP.
With this buff, Ling Zhan's stats rose from 2 billion to 10 billion.
'Weapon Blessing'!
SS-grade Effect: Weapon base stats +500%; Weapon talent effects +200%; Weapon attack +200%; Hitting an enemy grants 10% stat boost.
'Elemental Surge'!
SS-grade Effect: Magic skill power +500%; Intelligence +300%; Mana cost +600%; Magic penetration +500%.
'Potential Burst'!
'Berserk Potion'!
'Blessing of the Wind Spirit'!
'Flash of Thunder'!
'Flow State'!
...…
Under the Scarlet Phoenix Demon Lord's stunned gaze—
Ling Zhan's original 2 billion stats skyrocketed a thousandfold to 200 billion!
Boom!!
The two terrifying auras—despite being 10,000 meters in the sky—sent chills down every being on the ground!
"It's happening!"
"Instructor Ling and the Scarlet Phoenix Demon Lord are about to fight!"
It was the first time the Demon-Slaying Legion saw Ling Zhan at full power!
A level 165 non-specialist matching the aura of a level 190 Demon Lord—
It was absolutely insane!
The Demon Emperors and Generals on the Ten Thousand Demons' side weren't shocked—they were in disbelief and despair!
A level 165 non-specialist matching their leader's stats? That said it all!
In fact…
The Scarlet Phoenix Demon Lord himself was no better than his subordinates!
He thought his power surge would allow him to crush Ling Zhan in stats at least!
But now—he realized he had been far too naive!