Wind has no form, so physical attacks cannot touch it.
That was why the Wind Demon had always been so arrogant, never putting humans in his eyes.
But this time he had miscalculated.
The whip had struck him squarely, and the burning pain at the wound filled him with fury.
"Damn human, I will tear you apart!"
The Wind Demon howled.
A storm surged, wind blades cutting through the air and rushing toward Vog. At the same time, foul water pooled beneath Vog's feet. A pair of pale hands reached up, grabbing tightly at his legs to keep him from escaping. It was the Water Demon's doing.
Not far away, the Earth Demon smirked coldly. He raised his hand, and a jagged spear of rock rose from the ground and landed in his grip.
"Pathetic human, daring to oppose the rulers of Hell. Be destroyed!"
With a roar, the Earth Demon hurled the spear. It turned into a streak of black light, piercing forward.
Wind blades, a rock spear, and the Water Demon's grasp, all at once sought to finish Vog.
His eyes grew solemn, yet there was no fear.
Vog pressed forward with one hand, and a white magic circle appeared. Within it, a shimmering shield rose in front of him.
At the same time, he raised his staff high, chanting loudly.
"Great Lord of Life, your humble servant Vog judges evil in your name. Let holy light descend!"
As his voice fell, a massive white pillar of light shot down from the sky, covering him entirely.
The puddle of water beneath his feet shrieked in agony. For humans, the holy light of life meant healing and longevity. For demons, it was the bane of their existence, burning their very souls.
The Water Demon released Vog at once, howling in pain. The Wind Demon's blades and the Earth Demon's spear struck the shield, but could not break it.
The sight of Vog standing tall, alone against three demons, filled the townspeople with hope. Their cheers rang out.
But their joy was short-lived.
Without warning, a pale young man in a suit appeared just a meter in front of Vog.
"Impressive strength, but not nearly enough. If your so-called Lord of Life were to descend, perhaps then I would take notice."
The young man sneered and pressed his hand against Vog's shield.
The barrier, seemingly unbreakable, tore like paper under his touch. His hand lunged straight for Vog's throat.
The holy light around Vog burned his flesh, making white smoke rise from the man's hand. But he did not stop. He ignored the pain and continued forward.
Vog's heart sank. This man's power was far beyond his expectations. He tried to retreat, but a stone wall suddenly formed at his back, blocking any escape.
Just as the claws were about to close on his neck, a piercing neigh echoed across the sky.
A radiant white beam shot down like a thunderbolt, smashing into the young man and sending him flying.
It was Vog's divine beast, the Pegasus.
"Damn it!"
The young man climbed to his feet, his expression twisted with rage. His face warped into something demonic.
"I will deal with this priest myself. You three, go to the church and slaughter every human. I will turn this place into a new Hell!"
"Yes, Lord Witchheart Demon!" the three monsters answered, rushing toward the church.
Vog's face turned pale. He leapt onto the Pegasus and tried to give chase, but the Witchheart Demon appeared before him in an instant, blocking his path.
"Your opponent is me. You cannot protect those humans!"
With a cruel laugh, the Witchheart Demon blew out a breath.
A swarm of shadowy bats erupted, engulfing Vog in an instant.
Despair fell over the townspeople once more. Cries filled the church.
But then, a gravelly voice rang out from the far end of the street.
"Hell's scum, you should never have stepped into the mortal world. Get back where you belong!"
A rider wreathed in flames appeared, his burning chain lashing forward with searing heat. It swept toward the Witchheart Demon.
At the same time, within the swarm of bats, a brilliant holy light flared, incinerating them and revealing a pale but unyielding Vog.
"Ghost Rider… Johnny, you finally came!" Vog cried.
The skeletal rider growled in his hoarse voice.
"The stench of your cult disgusts me. But the enemy of my enemy is my ally. Together, let's wipe out these crawling vermin from Hell."
"Johnny, you are my father's hound. How dare you betray me!" the Witchheart Demon roared.
He stomped hard, releasing a black tide of corruption. Wraiths and skeletons wailed, turning the town into a vision of Hell itself.
"Two pathetic insects think they can resist? The Hell dimension will soon descend upon this world. My father, Mephisto, will rule this planet. You cannot stop it. Today, I will end you both!"
He vanished and reappeared before Ghost Rider, his fist slamming forward like a mountain.
The blow sent Johnny flying, crashing through houses in a thunderous roar. Before he could recover, the Witchheart Demon landed with a crushing stomp, pinning him down.
Black tides boiled around them, pale arms and skulls clawing, screaming like knives on glass.
Pinned, Johnny roared in fury. He whipped his flaming chain, but the demon caught it with one hand. With the other, he seized Johnny by the throat and lifted him effortlessly.
"You are nothing but my father's dog. I have inherited his power without his weakness. You think you can fight me? You are not worthy. A dog that bites its master deserves only death."
The Witchheart Demon sneered. In his grip, Ghost Rider struggled like a child, powerless.
In moments, Johnny's body reverted, flames vanishing. He was once more a mortal man. Even he had not expected such overwhelming power.
"You… you obtained the San Venganza Contract?!" Johnny gasped in shock.
"Too late to realize that now. Today you all die!"
The Witchheart Demon opened his jaws wide. A tide of black corruption spewed forth, swarming with demons. They surrounded Johnny and Vog, tearing at them viciously.
Vog's face turned ashen. Things had spiraled far beyond his expectations. This was not an ordinary demon incursion.
The one before him was Mephisto's son, the Witchheart Demon. An existence he could never hope to fight.
And with three demon lieutenants as well, their defeat was certain.
Understanding this, Vog fell to his knees, praying fervently.
"Great Lord of Life! The demons of Hell have come to slaughter and defile your glory. Your humble servant Vog begs you, descend with your power! Destroy them and bring peace to the world of men!"
He pressed his forehead to the statue, chanting his prayer.
The Witchheart Demon sneered, appearing in front of him in a flash. His foot slammed down, crushing Vog and making him vomit blood.
"Lord of Life? You humans have too many false gods. None of them matter. None can save you. Not one!"
His heel pressed harder, aiming to crush Vog's life.
But then, the statue within the church erupted in a blinding miracle.
A colossal pillar of holy light, a hundred meters wide, descended from the heavens, covering the entire church.
The three demons inside froze in terror. They had just been preparing to slaughter the townsfolk.
But before they could even act, the light enveloped them.
Their screams shook the air.
"What is this power?! Ahhhhhh!"
"Lord Witchheart, save us!"
They tried to flee, but the light consumed them, burning their bodies into ash.
Demons so powerful, yet under this sacred radiance, they lasted less than ten seconds.
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