Rescue

Dobroslav, however, met the demonic lord's threat with defiance. "Do not think you've won already," he retorted, his gaze brimming with unholy power. In response to the looming danger, he summoned his shadow-infused sword and raised the newly acquired Plague Shield. The amalgamation of dark weaponry transformed him into an ominous figure, reminiscent of a centurion draped in shadows.

Nobis, consumed by fury at the sight of the shield, erupted in a furious shout, "I will tear off that shield from your soul! It's mine!".

Dobroslav, charged with power, lunged into action, swiftly closing the distance between him and Nobis. With a sudden burst of speed, he materialised beside Nobis, swinging his shadow-infused sword with deadly intent. However, the demon lord proved more formidable than anticipated.

Nobis effortlessly caught the blade. Displaying an unexpected grace, he delivered a forceful back-kick that sent Dobroslav hurtling towards the chamber's unforgiving wall.

The collision was brutal, and a pained groan escaped Dobroslav's lips as blood tainted the air. "Argh," he uttered, the impact sending waves of agony through his body. In the blink of an eye, Nobis materialised in front of the wounded cultivator. With a malevolent smile, he pointed a finger at Dobroslav's knee, a sinister command accompanying his gesture. "Plead for mercy; maybe I'll make your end swift." Nobis commanded, and a searing beam of energy pierced through Dobroslav, eliciting a visceral cry of pain.

Despite the excruciating pain surging through his knee from Nobis's qi-infused attack, Dobroslav refused to succumb. Gritting his teeth, he staggered to his feet, a testament to the unwavering pride that fuelled his resolve.

"My pride is everything. I'll never let it be tarnished," boomed Dobroslav, his words carrying the weight of unyielding determination. Channeling his power with a surge of fury, he prepared to face the relentless assault.

However, the vast gap between their cultivation realms became painfully apparent. Dobroslav's strong will and skill could only carry him so far against Nobis's overwhelming power. Nobis, mocking and condescending, looked down at Dobroslav as if he were a mere insect challenging a titan.

"You thought you could challenge me? How amusingly naive," Nobis sneered, his tone dripping with superiority.

"I have no equal. I am Nobis, the ruler of all!" declared Nobis, his voice dripping with malevolence. With an evil grin, he raised his right hand, conjuring a colossal qi ball that seemed poised to extinguish anything unfortunate enough to be in its path.

However, before the demonic onslaught could be unleashed, a distant sound reverberated through the chamber. Initially, it resembled the faint echo of metal meeting stone, but as it drew nearer, a furious roar accompanied it. "Young Master! Cysio came to assist you!" bellowed another demonic lord, one of Dobroslav's ancestors' loyal subordinates. The unexpected arrival added a new layer of complexity to the already tumultuous confrontation.

Both Nobis and Dobroslav fixed their intense gazes upon the entrance, Nobis ready to launch a devastating attack and Dobroslav prepared to join forces with Cysio the moment he crossed the threshold. The tension in the chamber was palpable as the anticipation of impending conflict hung in the air.

However, the unfolding drama took an unexpected turn. A hole burst open from a side wall, bricks hurtling in chaotic disarray. One of the bricks found its mark, striking Nobis on the head with an audible thud.

"Twat!" Nobis shouted in frustration, his anger simmering.

As the dust settled, Cysio charged into the chamber with a roar that seamlessly transitioned into a distinctive mooing sound. "You damn retard! Screw you, Nobis! Filthy face, did you really think you could lay a finger on young master!" Cysio's bellow echoed through the chamber, and the momentary confusion created an opening, which Dobroslav would not waste.

"Cysio! Quickly, take me away from here!" commanded Dobroslav, urgency lacing his voice. Without a moment's hesitation, Cysio responded, flinging his axe in a graceful arc toward Nobis with one hand while scooping up Dobroslav with the other. In a seamless motion, he sprinted through the door, putting distance between them and the turbulent chamber. The axe, a lethal projectile, hurtled towards Nobis, introducing an element of chaos into the already tumultuous confrontation. The chamber's atmosphere crackled with uncertainty as they made their daring escape, leaving Nobis momentarily stunned in the wake of their abrupt departure.

As Dobroslav was held over Cysio's shoulder, he extended his right hand forward, gripping his right wrist with his left, accumulating power and chanting an incantation with an air of urgency.

"Yami no honō, kage no yaiba, 

naraku no yami, enjin no tategami. 

Kage no ō, hikari o nomikome! 

Madō no ichi: Shadow Blast!"

As the final words left his lips, an enormous shadow energy bolt erupted from his outstretched hand. The bolt hurtled towards the door and struck Nobis squarely in the chest just as he was about to cross the door. The impact propelled Nobis backward, throwing him several dozen meters away. This unexpected assault provided the precious moments needed for Dobroslav and Cysio to make their escape, disappearing into the distance as they left Nobis temporarily incapacitated in the wake of the powerful strike.