Supreme Warlock System : From Zero to Ultimate With My Wives-Chapter 174: Think Outside The Box

Warlock Ch 174. Think Outside The Box

Their weapons clashed, dark and light colliding in a burst of energy that shook the room. Damian gritted his teeth as he pushed against the shield, his muscles straining. Cassius smirked, his superior strength evident as he shoved Damian back with ease.

"You're resourceful," Cassius admitted, his tone almost approving. "But you're still thinking too small."

Damian stumbled but caught himself, spinning the spear in his hands. "Small, huh?" he muttered, his mind racing. He knew Cassius was right. His current skills weren't enough. If he wanted to win, he needed to think outside the box—to create something new. But how? His rank limited his mana pool, his power output, and even the complexity of the spells he could cast. Yet… wasn't he known for breaking the rules?

He dodged another wave of light projectiles, the spear glowing faintly in his hands as an idea began to form. What if he could modify the Hellfire Spear? Not just as a weapon to throw or swing, but something… more. He needed to blend his current skills, to push the limits of what was possible without stepping into forbidden territory. His eyes narrowed as he recalled how his mana reacted differently since his rebirth, how the demon king's power lingered in his core like an untapped reservoir.

He ducked under another blast from Cassius, sliding across the ground before springing up and driving the spear forward. Cassius dodged again, his movements infuriatingly fluid.

"You're distracted," Cassius taunted. "Losing focus will get you killed."

"Or," Damian countered, a smirk tugging at his lips, "it might just give me the upper hand."

Cassius chuckled, clearly entertained. "Let's see it, then. Show me what you've got."

Damian didn't reply. Instead, he focused his energy into the spear, feeling the flames intensify as his mana flowed freely into it. The Hellfire Spear pulsed, the dark energy flickering in a way it hadn't before. Damian grinned. He was onto something.

He lunged at Cassius again, his movements sharper and more precise. Cassius deflected the first strike but stumbled slightly at the second, the spear's enhanced energy catching him off guard. Damian pressed the advantage, spinning the spear in a rapid arc that forced Cassius to step back.

"Interesting," Cassius muttered, his eyes narrowing. "You're improvising."

"That's what I do best," Damian shot back, his confidence growing. The spear burned brighter, its edges sharper, as Damian's mana surged. He let the weapon lead him, its energy flowing in tandem with his thoughts. This wasn't just a spear anymore—it was an extension of his will.

Damian leaped into the air, twisting his body mid-flight as he brought the spear down in a powerful arc. The impact sent a shockwave through the room, the ground cracking beneath them. Cassius barely managed to dodge, the attack grazing his side and leaving a faint scorch mark on his otherwise immaculate cloak.

"You're getting reckless," Cassius said, his voice tinged with amusement.

"Or maybe you're getting slower," Damian quipped, landing lightly on his feet. He spun the spear again, the weapon feeling lighter and more responsive in his hands. This was it—this was how he'd win. But he needed something more to tip the scales completely.

As Cassius prepared another spell, Damian closed his eyes briefly, letting his instincts guide him. He thought about his skills, his mana, and the limitations he faced. And then he remembered something from his past life, a technique he'd theorized but never tried. It was risky, but it might just work.

When he opened his eyes, they glowed faintly with dark energy. "Let's see how you handle this," he muttered under his breath. He raised the spear high, channeling mana into it until it pulsed with unstable energy. The ground beneath him trembled, cracks forming as the raw power of his mana surged outward. This wasn't just Hellfire Spear anymore—it was something far greater, something new.

Damian focused, letting his instincts guide him. He drew on the oppressive aura of [Dark Dominion], infusing it into the already blazing energy of the spear. At the same time, he activated [Spectral Surge], his body vibrating with speed and precision as the afterimages of his movements distorted his position. The three abilities merged, their energies harmonizing into something that felt impossibly powerful.

[New Skill Unlocked!]

[Shadow Inferno Strike: The user channels the destructive force of [Dark Dominion], the searing intensity of [Hellfire Spear], and the agility-enhancing properties of [Spectral Surge] into a single, devastating attack. The user propels forward at blinding speed, leaving behind a trail of flames and darkness, before delivering an explosive strike that deals massive AoE damage, inflicts Terror, and reduces enemy defenses by 50% for 10 seconds. Cooldown: 3 minutes.]

Damian grinned as the notification flashed across his mind. He didn't have time to revel in the moment. Cassius was already on the offensive, a wave of crystal shards racing toward him with deadly precision.

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"No more playing defense," Damian growled. "[Shadow Inferno Strike!]"

His body moved faster than his mind could process, blurring into motion as he launched forward. The hall filled with an ear-splitting roar as a trail of dark flames erupted in his wake, consuming the incoming shards in an instant. Cassius' eyes widened slightly, the first hint of surprise breaking through his calm exterior.

[Time Limit: 09:32]

Damian closed the gap in a heartbeat, his spear glowing with a combination of searing flames and suffocating darkness. He swung it downward with all his strength, the impact creating a shockwave that rippled through the room.

Cassius raised his arms, summoning a crystalline barrier. "[Prismatic Dome!]" The dome materialized just in time, but it cracked under the force of Damian's strike. The ground beneath Cassius splintered, the sheer intensity of the attack forcing him back several steps.

"You've been busy," Cassius said, his voice steady but edged with genuine interest. "I didn't expect you to evolve mid-battle."

Damian smirked, already moving for his next attack. "That's the thing about me, Cas. I'm full of surprises."

The flames trailing behind Damian reignited, spreading like wildfire across the training hall. The oppressive aura of [Dark Dominion] still lingered, sapping Cassius' defenses even as he counterattacked. He unleashed another wave of mana, but Damian weaved through it effortlessly, his movements enhanced by [Spectral Surge].