"Since you dare to offend Lord Hades, you shall be burned to ashes by the black flames of this Bennu Bird."
As Kagayaki finished speaking, the pinned crowd began to be enveloped by black flames.
The black flames, which could burn both flesh and soul simultaneously, caused the group immense pain just by wrapping around them. Then, the black flames transformed into a cross shape and began to incinerate them continuously.
"AAAAAHHHH—!!" The terrifying black flames forced them to open their mouths and widen their eyes as they let out tragic screams; their souls and bodies were being relentlessly burned by the fire.
Although it caused them extreme agony, some did not give up.
The boosted gear on Issei Hyoudou's left hand released one of Ddraig's abilities from when he was alive: Blazing Fire, the ultimate flame that can burn all things to nothingness. Once ignited, it will never be extinguished; even gods would turn to ashes within these flames.
Ravel also unleashed her own Phoenix Fire. The flames of the two legendary mythical species, the Dragon and the Phoenix, merged together, causing Kagayaki's black flames to be somewhat suppressed.
Issei Hyoudou did not miss this rare opportunity and began to chant the incantation for Juggernaut Drive:
"I, who am about to awaken—"
"Am the Heavenly Dragon who has stolen the principles of supremacy from God—"
"I laugh at the 'infinite', and I grieve at the 'dream'—"
"I shall become the Red Dragon God of Supremacy—"
"And I shall drown you in the depths of the crimson purgatory—"
"Juggernaut Drive!!!!!!!!!!!!"
The bipedal Red Dragon armor manifested on Issei Hyoudou. The group trapped on the crosses used every means possible to escape, their bodies covered in countless obvious burns.
Seeing this, Asia used the sub-species Balance Breaker of her Sacred Gear, Twilight Healing: 'Twilight Saint Affection.' A golden aura armored her body, and its power formed a field within a certain range that helped her comrades recover from their injuries and granted immunity to enemy attacks.
Everyone recovered thanks to Asia's sub-species Balance Breaker, and they looked toward Kagayaki and Scarlight with faces full of vigilance.
"Don't think that just because you've escaped, you can deal with me." Kagayaki's figure vanished from the spot, not even leaving an afterimage, showing his incredible speed. Then, like an eagle diving from a high altitude to catch its prey, Kagayaki hooked Issei Hyoudou's shoulders with his feet and slammed him to the ground, dragging him forward against the ground.
Kagayaki looked down at the Juggernaut Drive-form Issei Hyoudou being dragged under his feet and mocked with a sneer, "Even if you have obtained a body reborn from the power of the two Great Dragon Gods, in the eyes of us Specters, you are no different from the tortured souls in the Underworld."
"Get lost!!" Kagayaki kicked Issei Hyoudou into one of the pools in the Blood Pool Hell.
"AAAAAHHHH—!!" Because Issei Hyoudou carried sins upon him, the pain he suffered in the Blood Pool Hell was even more unbearable than the pain brought by Death.
"Issei-san!!" Asia cried as she watched Issei Hyoudou in agony within the Blood Pool Hell, shouting sorrowfully.
At this moment, Vali entered Balance Breaker and donned his white armor, looking at the others and saying, "I'll go save Issei Hyoudou. You guys try your best to hold off Kagayaki and Scarlight!!"
"Yeah!!" Hearing his words, the group nodded and urged him to go quickly.
"Don't even think about it!!" Kagayaki and Scarlight spoke in unison, then rushed toward Vali. Kagayaki was held back by Rias, Ravel, and the others, while Scarlight was stalled by the rest.
"Issei Hyoudou!!" Vali flew above the blood pool and shouted to Issei Hyoudou, who was struggling within.
"Vali!!" Hearing Vali's voice, Issei Hyoudou in the blood pool quickly reached out a hand. Seeing this, Vali immediately pulled him out.
Scarlight used its powerful Dragon Fist to knock away the Destruction Magic Bulletss fired by Sirzechs, and then used its Dragon Flame against Michael and Azazel, who were attacking from above.
Meanwhile, Kagayaki used his own lightning speed and strength, which was not inferior to the Four Heavenly Kings of the Underworld, to force Rias and the others into a hard fight—no, it was essentially a total slaughter.
Vali returned with Issei Hyoudou and shouted to his companions, "Everyone! Issei Hyoudou has been rescued!!"
"Alright, everyone!! Let's head to the next hell!!" Azazel took on the responsibility of commander and waved to his companions, shouting.
Just then, Kagayaki flew over and shouted, "Don't you dare! All of you shall fall here in this Blood Pool Hell!!"
At that moment, a streak of golden Phoenix Fire struck toward Kagayaki. With a wave of his hand, Kagayaki released a blast of black flame. The black and gold flames collided, devouring each other until both vanished into nothingness.
Golden phoenix wings appeared behind Ravel, and her entire body radiated a queenly phoenix aura. She floated in front of Kagayaki and said, "Your opponent is me, Kagayaki of the Bennu Bird."
Kagayaki looked at Ravel in front of him and said with a smile, "Oh? Have you awakened the Phoenix bloodline within you? But you are still no match for me!!"
The silhouette of a purple-black Bennu Bird appeared behind Kagayaki, while a golden, magnificent Phoenix silhouette appeared behind Ravel.
Skreeeeeeeeee—!!!
The two legendary firebirds of different species charged at each other with fierce cries, and an explosion of mixed black and gold flames erupted in the sky.
Scarlight attacked the people around him to prevent them from advancing to the next hell. Meanwhile, under Asia's surprised gaze, four black teleportation magic circles appeared beside her.
Five black Mass-produced Evil Dragons flew out from the magic circles, coiling themselves around Scarlight.
"Anselm! Cyril! Gregory! Simeon!" Asia shouted in surprise and worry. These were the Mass-produced Evil Dragons she had tamed; she hadn't summoned them, yet they had appeared on their own.
"Go, quickly!"
"We'll hold this big guy back!"
"Hurry to the next place!"
"It's fine to leave us behind!"
The four mass-produced black Evil Dragons continuously attacked Scarlight, maneuvering around him and doing their best to stall him.
"But..." Just as Asia was about to say something, the four black Evil Dragons looked at her. Their eyes were filled with the resolve to face Death and signaled for them to leave quickly.
Seeing this, Asia could only shed tears of sorrow and run toward the next hell. The others did the same; with Kagayaki tied up by Ravel, an opportunity was created, and the group immediately departed for the next hell.
But at the same time, the hope in their hearts was gradually fading, while despair and pain were rising.
Those who come to the Underworld must abandon all hope. In the face of absolute power, there was no hope left in anyone's heart, only deep despair.
"Dammit! You brats!!" Scarlight roared in fury as he saw himself being blocked by four dragon brats who had only recently been born.
The aura on his body began to rise step by step, and the blood lava in the pool began to boil violently, causing the souls within to wail in agony.
"The King and the Devil now cross paths here. Touch the soul of the Red Dragon and let out a roar that creates heaven and earth! Red-Eyes Black Dragon Tyrant!!"
Scarlight was enveloped in red light, and his body began to grow more robust. The wings on his back turned into four, and his broken right horn was restored with six additional horns appearing like a demon king's crown. The cast on his right wrist vanished, and his entire body was covered in crimson armor, with orange flame patterns visible everywhere.
The red light dissipated, and his posture was just like his name—a tyrant with terrifying power.
[Red-Eyes Black Dragon Tyrant] (Level: 10 / Attribute: Dark / Race: Dragon / ATK: 3500 / DEF: 3000)
"ROOOOOAR—!!!" The Tyrant let out a roar full of absolute dominance. His strength had reached a new level, and his enemies were about to face a bitter struggle.
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