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Chapter 523 The Ambition of the Demon Cultist

"Yes, it's here."

Upon seeing the Sand Demon appear on the rooftop of the distant building, the king's spirits suddenly lifted.

Meanwhile, Gandalf, the Archmage, also abandoned his casual demeanor, his magical power surging within him, appearing ready to strike at any moment.

Upon seeing the magical light shimmering on Gandalf's slingshot, the king asked in a deep voice, "Shall we make a move?"

"No, wait a little longer. If we make a move now, the Witchheart Demon and the remaining Demon Lord will realize something is wrong, and it won't be so easy to lure them out then. Let's hold on a little longer. Whether it's the Witchheart Demon or the remaining Demon Lord, we can lure out even just one more."

Looking at the Ghost Rider who had been blasted away along with the vehicle in the distance, Wang hesitated and said, "I can hold on a little longer, but can that guy down there hold on?"

Gandalf followed the king's gaze to the Ghost Rider who had been sent flying, then said dismissively:

"Don't worry, Ghost Rider is still very resilient. Putting aside everything else, before the source of power within him is destroyed, even someone several levels stronger than him can't easily kill him. The reason Mephisto created Ghost Rider was precisely because he valued this kind of immortality."

"Instead of worrying about him, you should hurry up and call for reinforcements. The two of us alone are no match for that big guy down there who has recovered a lot of strength."

After being glared at by Gandalf, Wang shrugged and said, "I know that without you telling me. The moment that guy appeared, I sent out the message I had already prepared."

As he spoke, Wang shook his phone, which was as thick as a brick.

"My cell phone!"

After blinking his lips, Archmage Gandalf exclaimed, "This thing is really convenient. If we had this back then, many old guys could have called for help in time if they encountered accidents on missions, instead of struggling to survive to the end alone and dying all by themselves."

After Gandalf made a few remarks, several golden-red circles that were constantly shooting sparks suddenly appeared in the void behind them.

"They're here."

Under the watchful eyes of the King and Gandalf.

Three dimensional gates, constantly bursting with golden-red sparks, rapidly expanded and took shape in the void.

Immediately afterwards, one mage after another swiftly emerged from the dimensional gate.

If Gandalf hadn't already used magic to create a magical barrier around the rooftop...

The fluctuations and sights emanating from the dimensional gate have long attracted the attention of many.

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As the mages of the New York Sanctum stepped out of the portal.

Erin's attention was quickly drawn to the sand giant in the distance, who was raising a sand fist the size of a truck cab and then relentlessly pounding Ghost Rider.

After quickly scanning the area and finding no trace of the other demon lord or the Witchheart Demon, Erin's eyes suddenly darkened.

next second.

Using his spiritual vision, combined with the perspective of the Spirit Threads, Erin surveyed his surroundings once more.

However, this time, apart from the demon cultists who were blessed by the demons and possessed a meager amount of demonic power, Erin still could not find any trace of the Witchheart Demon or the other demon lord.

Wang, feeling uneasy under the sudden deepening of Erin's eyes, immediately spoke up: "Stop looking. Apart from the Sand Demon Lord below, the Witchheart Demon and the other Demon Lord haven't taken the bait yet."

"I see!"

Upon hearing this, Erin nodded and looked at the sand demon below, saying, "So, you called us here to deal with that sand demon first?"

"No."

Wang shook his head and said, "Gandalf's idea is to use Ghost Rider to lure out another demon lord and the Witchheart. I called you all over here first, just in case. Otherwise, we might end up losing what we thought was a big catch."

After nodding, Erin showed a thoughtful expression.

Then, Erin's gaze quickly shifted to the black-robed figures surrounding the Ghost Rider and the Sand Giant, and he asked, "What's with those guys in black robes? Are they cultists? I sense a faint demonic power emanating from them."

"Those guys!"

Following Erin's gaze, Wang said disdainfully, "They are followers of Mephisto. Initially, they were composed of fallen individuals who were bewitched by Mephisto's power. Later, some who worshipped the power of demons and attempted to obtain extraordinary power or immortality through sacrifices, rituals, and other means also joined them."

"These selfish bastards often do heinous things for power, like killing their wives and devouring their children... Hmph, now that they've been exposed, these guys won't be going back. After we deal with that demon lord, I'll lead a group to wipe out these disgusting creatures."

Upon hearing this, the Archmage Gandalf said, "Now that the supernatural has manifested, these guys need to be cleaned up again, otherwise they will cause big trouble again sooner or later."

"However, don't underestimate these guys. Although most of them are made up of ordinary people, there are always one or two really capable ones who occasionally emerge."

"There was once a demon cultist who slaughtered a village and used the souls of all the villagers to please Mephisto, turning him into a true demon."

"Afterwards, the Vatican fought to the death with several paladins and cardinals to finally kill him."

After offering this warning, the Archmage Gandalf sighed and said, "It is precisely because of such a successful case that, in order to obtain extraordinary power or a long life, there are always people who are willing to risk the condemnation of the world to become followers of the devil. Even if they are wiped out, these disgusting guys will rise from the ashes in some corner before long."

In the end, even the Archmage Gandalf fell silent.

"If they rise from the ashes, then let them be left with nothing but ashes."

After saying this casually, Erin said to Wang Dao, "When we deal with these demon cultists later, leave a few alive. I'll see if I can pry anything out of them, and then follow the clues to find their lair or something."

It's amazing that so many people were able to gather in such a short time.

Erin simply doesn't believe that these demon cultists have any connection with each other.

However, if there is any contact.

Erin was confident that he could follow the clues and catch a large number of demon followers.

Ok.

Upon hearing Erin's words, the king's eyes lit up, and he immediately patted his chest and assured him:

"Don't worry, I'll save some big ones for you later."

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While Erin and his group were discussing how to follow the clues and deal with the demon cultists in Texas...

As soon as the Sand Demon appeared, it firmly suppressed the newly awakened Ghost Rider.

Recalling the promise conveyed by the man in the ball of light on behalf of Prince Wuxin Demon, one of the men in black robes took a deep breath and then pulled out a dark, demonic longbow from under his robes.

Forbidden item – "The Soul Slayer's Bow and Arrow".

Although these demon cultists were rendered insignificant by the extermination efforts of the churches and Kamar-Taj sorcerers, they were not entirely without foundation.

This dark, menacing longbow was a powerful weapon once bestowed upon me by Mephistopheles.

After the Crimson Moon, this "Soul Slayer's Bow" awakened an incredible ability.

Today, they have discovered three abilities.

The first type of arrow is guaranteed to hit its target. This is a kind of rule-like power. As long as the enemy is locked on, the arrows of the "Soul Slayer's Bow" will always hit the enemy after they are fired.

The second type is the Soul Scream. When the "Soul Slayer's Arrow" fires its arrows, it emits a peculiar whistling sound that causes anyone who hears it to momentarily lose their senses.

The third type is the Soul Death Arrow. After a soul is sacrificed, the arrows fired by the "Soul Slayer's Bow" not only possess terrifying power but can also directly affect the opponent's soul.

It directly destroys a person's soul.

This "Soul Slayer's Bow" is the trump card these demon cultists have against the Ghost Rider, and it is also the source of their confidence.

Although users have to pay a hefty price every time they use it, no one can deny its power.

As followers of Mephisto, they understand Ghost Rider's abilities far better than ordinary people. It is precisely because of this that they are more aware of how troublesome Ghost Rider, with his near-immortal body enhanced by hellfire, is.

However, Hellfire is Hellfire, and Ghost Rider is Ghost Rider.

Hellfire grants Ghost Rider near-immortality, but this immortality is more of a physical one.

Rather than immortality of the soul.

What makes Ghost Rider truly immortal is the power of the Spirit of Vengeance within him, not the ordinary person who wields that power.

In terms of their souls, Ghost Riders were mostly just ordinary people with special talents before signing the contract.

They are not necessarily that powerful.

Besides, according to the Witchheart Demon, this generation of Ghost Riders has only recently awakened.

If the Soul Eater's Arrow hits its mark and kills the Ghost Rider's human soul, then the Ghost Rider, having lost its host, will become a rootless entity, at the mercy of others.

At that time, these people will not only be able to complete the tasks assigned by Lord Witchheart, but they might also be able to devour the Seed of Revenge and become the new Ghost Riders.

With aspirations for the future, a cold glint flashed in the eyes of the demon cultist wielding the "Soul Slayer's Bow."

next second.

A dagger gleaming with a cold light

The "Soul Slayer's Arrow" pierced directly through the heart of another hooded man in front of him.

After sacrificing the soul of one of his companions, he immediately drew the bow of the Soul Slayer.

The moment he drew back the "Soul Slayer's Bow," a mournful wail seemed to echo in the void, and wisps of gray mist surged and instantly coalesced into a jet-black arrow.

Soul Death Arrow!

"Get ready to strike!"

On the rooftop, after recognizing the origin of the jet-black magic bow, Archmage Gandalf sighed softly and then prepared to let the king and his men make their move.

Unlike the rocket launcher and the dazzling giant fist of the Sand Giant, this was different.

The Soul Killer's Bow and Arrow, a deadly arrow specifically designed to target souls!

Gandalf wasn't really sure Johnny could withstand it.

If Johnny were to be struck by this Soul Death Arrow, even if his soul were to be miraculously not shattered, it would be severely damaged.

At that time, another consciousness hidden within Johnny's vengeful spirit might completely take over Johnny's body, turning him into the real Ghost Rider.

Neither Johnny's death nor the release of an evil spirit that was no less threatening than the Demon of the Sands was what Gandalf wanted.

and so.

Just as the Soul Arrow was formed and about to lock onto the Ghost Rider, who was being brutally beaten to the ground by the Sand Demon.

Behind the hooded figure wielding the "Soul Slayer's Bow and Arrow," a dimensional portal rapidly appeared.

Just as the dimensional gate expanded to the size of a fist, a flintlock pistol radiating intense malevolent energy, its muzzle resembling a roaring dragon's head, emerged from the dimensional gate and pulled the trigger directly at the hooded man's vest.

"roar!"

As a gunshot rang out like the roar of a giant dragon, the hooded man, who was originally trying to lock onto the fiery Ghost Rider and take his head, was suddenly stunned into a blank by the roar of the dragon.

"Bang!"

Before he could even regain his senses, a jet-black energy bullet tore through his flesh, exploding into a crimson spray of blood within his black robe.

The hooded man, whose chest had been blasted open, opened his mouth, and the last bit of strength in his body receded like the tide.

"call out!"

Having lost his last bit of strength, the hooded man loosened his grip, and before he could aim at Ghost Rider, the Soul Death Arrow shot through the air with a mournful whistling sound.

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"You lowly ant, hand over the San Van Gonzaga Contract and I might spare your life!"

After sending Ghost Rider flying with another punch, a cold voice came from within the sand giant, which was over ten meters tall.

But in response to the temptation of the Sand Demon, Ghost Rider lashed out with a chain wreathed in hellfire, aiming a violent strike at the Sand Demon's face.

"Snapped!"

After a loud bang, the head of the sand demon, which was more than ten meters tall, was smashed by the Ghost Rider's chains.

"court death!"

With a fierce roar, the Sand Giant discarded its body glass, which was stained with hellfire, and a new head grew back on its neck.

next second.

The Sand Demon's entire body suddenly emanated an earthy yellow halo, and then it slammed its fist down hard on the Ghost Rider.

boom!

Amidst the violent tremors of the ground, Ghost Rider was slammed into the ground by the Sand Demon's punch, and even the hellfire burning on his body dimmed somewhat as a result.

Just as the Sand Demon raised his fist again, wanting to teach this foolish Ghost Rider a lesson...

"call out!"

A mournful, piercing scream of the soul echoed through the heavens.

Ok.

The powerful soul of the Sand Demon was slightly shaken by the soul shriek for a moment, and then a jet-black arrow pierced through the air and heavily struck the massive body of the Sand Giant, which was more than ten meters tall.

(End of this chapter)