Way of the Knights

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Asphodel rumbled due to the intensity of the battle. 

Humans versus Devils. It was a great clash. A Holy War. 

Streaks of lights, sparks of weapons clashing, battle cries and mournful wails could be heard everywhere. 

Just like what they said earlier, the number of Devils are insane. Millions of them poured through and charged at the disciples with reckless abandon. It didn't take long before Asphodel was littered with burning corpses of devils. 

Yes, the disciples were greatly outnumbered. However for some reason, they weren't losing on the clash. In fact, they could tell that they're winning. 

Those who were sharp figured out the reason why. It's all due to these burning white flames protecting them. 

When they were informed that these flames were highly effective against devils, some people were actually doubtful at first. Everyone here was an Inner Disciples, meaning that they've been in the sect for quite sometime already. They knew how irritating these devils could get and just how slippery they were and tough their defenses are.

To their surprise however, in this great battle, they found out that slaying devils felt easier compared before. There were tons of devil variations here. Some they've fought before while others, they fought for the first time. Since everyone was experienced, they could easily feel the difference on the way how they killed them. 

Not all disciples are dumb, they could easily connect the clues together. It didn't take them long before they understood that it was due to these Cleansing Flames. 

With this newly acquired weapon, of course the disciples went all out. After all, who in the right mind wouldn't take advantage of this situation? Killing devils became easier thanks to the Cleansing Flames and the merit points they earn were doubled.

Only a fool would miss out on this chance. 

"This is crazy…" 

Someone uttered breathlessly as he watched the fierce war that's going on. He was levitating, allowing him to witness the incredibly scenes of the war. 

"I know right? Who could've imagined something like this happening? Those abominations are truly getting craftier and craftier." A female added as she too floated in the air. 

"Are we even needed here?" Another guy asked. 

"I don't think we are." Someone answered. "Look at them go! Our disciples are outnumbered but they're pushing the devils back."

"Quick! Record this scene! We need to show this next time the Council Meeting occurs!"

These people who are looking down at the outrageous scene at Asphodel were people who wore deep black uniforms with red linings. Every single one of them wore a deep crimson badge at the right upper chest. They were also invisible to everyone's eyes. 

Anyone who sees them would most likely turn incredibly respectful. Why? It's because these people were their glorious War Gods. 

These people aren't Henry and the rest. They just arrived here at Asphodel just after the start of the War. These War Gods were reinforcements brought by Anastasia. There are four of them at the current moment. They were:

Charles Luther II the 'Crimson Spear War God.'

Celestine Agnes, the 'Dominatrix War God'.

Paolo Edmet, the 'Taotie War God'.

And Levi Cross, the 'King Roc War God'.

"Well, I think we should split, just in case there's an accident." Charles suggested to his comrades. "Who's willing to stay and monitor the situation here?"

"I'll do it." Levi Cross raised his hand. "With my speed and feathers, I'll be able to respond swiftly if anything goes wrong. You guys go towards the Pagoda. They need you there, leave this to me."

"Alright, we'll trouble you then." Charles nodded. Paolo then walked at Levi and said:

"Here, you continue recording this scene. You know how to use this right?"

"Why do I have to?" Levi grumbled.

"Come on, do it for me. Please? I'll give you a sloppy kiss later."

"Scram!" Levi glared at him. 

"Hihi. We're off then..." Paolo mischievously grinned as he flew towards the direction of the pagoda with the rest on tow. Levi merely shook his head and grumbled underneath his breath. 

"Damn it. If you don't stay true to your words, then I swear I'll chop off your balls later. Hmph!" 

***

"Gosh, this line-up is insane..." Kyrie muttered under her breath as she watched the raging battle from within the formation. 

Her gaze was locked at the rows of creatures with bodies oozing with evil aura. She couldn't help but feel a little intimidated by this scene. 

There were at least 15 Army Commanders here also known as Sin's Children. This number really shocked them since from what they've seen earlier, they only saw nine or ten of them. 

Raven didn't take the risk of peeking once more since he was afraid that the Sin would sense him if he did. This in turn caused them to miscalculate the enemy forces. 

Thankfully though, their plan wasn't a total failure. 

Thanks to the combined efforts of Henry, Julia and Raven, they managed to transport the millions of devils heading their way. Raven taught Julia a unique seal which she placed on Henry's sword. As soon as the army came rushing in, Henry activated the rune by performing large scaled attacks which transported the devils to the inner depths of Asphodel where the disciples can deal with them. Leaving only the Sin's Children for them to deal with. 

Needless to say, the situation is still a bit finicky for them. Their main forces, the War Gods were severely outnumbered. It was also unfortunate that Raven can't actively join the battle since he needed to monitor his connection to the Cleansing Flames. 

Sharing the flames with a few people isn't a problem to him but the greater the number of users, the greater focus he needed. As of now, Raven's supporting hundreds of thousands of disciples through the flames and it takes not only his but also all of his avatars' focus to keep them protected. Which is why he's inside the formation.

Right now, the War Gods are doing they absolute best to keep the Sin's Children trapped in here. It would be best if they could kill them but they're outnumbered. 

It's four versus fifteen, and even though the War Gods were obscenely strong, their opponents they faced neutralized the difference through their numbers. 

"They're also facing the Children of Greed. Which means that each of these abominations could 'steal' their attacks to boost their own. This isn't good. I wish Anna could return faster with the reinforcements." Kyrie mumbled as she bit her lips in anxiety. 

"100 Crimson Light Flashes!" 

*Shew!* *Shew!*

"Festival of Thorns!"

"Rampaging Taotie!" 

*BOOM!*

Kyrie's eyes abruptly went wide as she saw additional flurry of attacks heading towards the Sin's Children. She looked up and saw three silhouettes charging towards the enemies with a fearsome momentum,

"Crimson Spear, Dominatrix, Taotie! You guys are late!" Logan yelled but there was a trace of relief in his expression.

"Correction, peasant. We're 'Fashionably Late'." Celestine wagged a finger towards Logan in disdain. 

"Alright, don't start arguing now. We're still in trouble." Charles said as he gripped his 9 foot, 9 inches long Crimson Spear while striding towards the Sin's Children like a fearsome general. "Let's finish this early, I have a date."

"Must be nice…" Theo smiled wryly as he lifted his hands and sent volleys of dragon shaped white flames towards the enemies. 

"Hey, Julia. Let's get married after this." Paolo who transformed into towering Taotie Bull asked. 

"Shut it, you rogue." Julia sneered as she rained down numerous pink sharp feathers at the enemies. "You already have Levi. Spare me the drama."

*Boom!*

The large Taotie Bull head-butted a charging devil, causing it to fly back towards the enemies camp. 

"Oh, don't you worry about him. He can't say no to me, specially after he tasted this…" 

"Oh come on, you rogue." Jessamine's face was twisted as she plucked her zither using her delicate fingers. "There's a time and place for this kind of conversation. And it is certainly not now."

"Jessamine is right, you guys." Henry admonished as he sent numerous gigantic sword waves at the enemies. 

"Hmph, you talk as if you're a good person." Taotie lifted a devil and snapped its spine in half. "You only say that so that she'd look at you more favorably."

"Wha-!" Henry was startled and his face suddenly reddened like a tomato, he even sneakily glanced at Jessamine and saw her distracted by Paolo's words. He then felt something coming his way causing his expression to turn cold. He snorted and split that abomination in half. "I-you! Hmph! Compared to you, I'm a real gentleman!"

"Gentleman my ass!" Logan roared as he punched several holes on one of the Sin's Children's bodies. "If my memory serves me well, I caught you pee-"

"Shut the fuck up!" Henry roared back as he just diced another one using his sword. 

"Ahh~ being young is so nice…" Theo murmured, grinning as he heard the loud bickering of his teammates while also causing pillars of white flames to erupt. 

Kyrie who's been watching all of this unfold, had her eyes twitching as she thought:

"Don't tell me their going to kill each other after this…"