Lord of Cinder in American Comics

With a sudden yank of the chains, Ghost Rider was ripped from the sky and slammed into the ground. Hellfire scorched the earth, plunging Ghost Rider into a deep crater.

Ignoring his defeated opponent for the moment, Blackheart Demon went to the San Venganza Covenant, picked it up, and opened it.

Looking at the thick dark power above, with countless souls sealed within, the Blackheart Demon seemed to see his own throne beckoning to him.

"Now! All souls belong to me!"

The Black Heart Demon opened the contract, releasing the various souls within. Under the influence of dark power, the souls transformed into various black vengeful spirits, which were continuously absorbed into the Black Heart Demon's body.

"No, how can these souls be so weak!"

Blackheart Demon kept flipping through the contract. The power on it was indeed dark, and the writing was hellish, but the strength of the soul was shockingly weak.

This kind of soul doesn't need sunlight at all; it can be destroyed simply by a strong person blowing on it.

The Black Heart Demon originally thought it was because the power of the seal was too weak to leak out, but who would have thought it was originally so weak.

Enraged, the Blackheart Demon tore open the original contract, and the exposed souls overwhelmed him. As these souls transformed, they were corrupted by his power, constantly changing their attributes.

However, because these souls were too weak, the Blackheart Demon hesitated whether to absorb them all.

These souls can no longer be considered as tasteless but wasteful, but rather as accumulated mosquito legs.

The corruption of the soul turned this place into a black vortex of death, and the Black Heart Demon hesitated in the center of the vortex.

At this moment, the black vortex gradually took on the crimson color of hellfire. The power of hellfire ignited these souls and continued to infect the next one.

In an instant, the vortex became the range of Hellfire's power, trapping the Blackheart Demon within it.

The Ghost Rider, who was originally underground, had somehow moved to the area beneath Blackheart. His chains were the first to break through the ground and bind Blackheart.

However, the Black Heart Demon instantly transformed into black mist and escaped through the gaps in the chains.

Blackheart casually tossed the torn contract on the ground, somewhat displeased. He glared angrily at Ghost Rider and said, "This is your plan? To make me absorb these weak souls? But you're too naive. With the authority of Hell, I only need a little time to expel these souls from my body..."

As he spoke, Blackheart Demon demonstrated his abilities to Ghost Rider. A black sphere, absorbed into his body, appeared in Blackheart Demon's hand, and Blackheart Demon's power was gradually extracted.

Throwing the ball of light into the vortex of hellfire to burn it, Blackheart Demon seemed to have regained the initiative, constantly transforming into black mist to harass Ghost Rider.

The chains formed from hellfire circled the black mist, but only managed to pull it aside; they couldn't ignite the souls within.

"Haha! The authority of hell protects me from hellfire! You can't stop me!"

The black mist that was the embodiment of the Black Heart Demon flew around the chains, and arrogantly reached out and flicked the chains aside.

The Blackheart Demon, now back in human form, expelled the souls it had just absorbed, but having consumed too much at once, it would take some time to vomit even now.

Ghost Rider discovers that whenever Blackheart is able to withstand Hellfire, he transforms into black mist, but when he releases his soul, he takes human form.

Having seized this weakness, Ghost Rider's skull let out a crackling laugh and swung the chains in his hands even more fiercely.

The whirlwind of souls ignited by hellfire now clings to the chains, adding to their power.

The dancing chains resembled a cage, imprisoning the Blackheart Demon within. Even when the Blackheart Demon rushed towards the chains in an attempt to escape, it was struck by the chains and sent back to its starting point.

Gradually, Blackheart stopped trying and also tried to avoid turning back into human form. He planned to stall for time with Ghost Rider, hoping that once dawn broke, Ghost Rider would inevitably become human, thus securing his victory.

As if seeing through Ghost Rider's moves once again, half a human head emerged from the Blackheart Demon's black mist, looking down contemptuously at Ghost Rider wielding chains below.

Looking down at the Ghost Rider wielding his chains, Blackheart felt that he was just a clown showing off his strength, and this boring behavior made him feel sleepy.

With a yawn, Blackheart was completely unaware that Carter Slay, who had been lying down, had disappeared without a trace, and the sound of horses' hooves gradually began to ring out.

Turning his head to search, Blackheart was horrified to see another Ghost Rider riding his warhorse, stepping on chains as he approached him.

"Young man, don't bully an old woman like that!"

Carter Slay drew a Winchester M1887 from the side of his warhorse, pointed it at Blackheart's head, and pulled the trigger.

The impact of the Hellfire's ammunition sent the Blackheart Demon flying straight down from the sky, crashing into the ground and bouncing several times before finally stopping after smashing through a brick wall.

Fortunately, the Blackheart Demon maintained his avatar form and was only affected by the impact. When he got up and shook his dizzy head, he found a skull reaching out to him with its hand close to his face.

Hellfire became a bridge of communication between the two. Johnny coordinated with Carter Slade's attack and launched his attack the instant Blackheart landed.

This time, Johnny didn't swing the chains or use his fists; he simply pressed himself against Blackheart's body and used his own body to lock him up.

It's unclear whether the eldest brother locked up He Jin Yin or He Jin Yin locked up the eldest brother, just like the seven-day lock that strengthens the bond between He Da Chun and A Qi. The two are intertwined, each in their own right.

The Black Heart Demon struggled in frustration, only to find that it was surrounded by hellfire and could not manifest the authority of hell. Even if it transformed into black mist, it would still be affected by the hellfire.

Blackheart watched as Carter Slye approached him step by step, feeling a mix of regret, resentment, and anger.

"You forced me into this! Even if I die, I'll make you pay!"

Before dying, Blackheart made a final threat, but with victory in sight, Carter Slade quickened his pace, preparing to deliver the final blow to Blackheart.

However, Johnny, who was imprisoning Blackheart Demon, noticed something was wrong. Blackheart Demon's body was slowly expanding, like a bomb about to explode.

Without bothering to explain, Johnny immediately released Blackheart and used chains to wrap himself and Carter Slade up to protect themselves from harm.

Everyone outside the town saw a black beam of light shoot straight into the sky, then spray out a sand-like substance in all directions.

Carter Slay and Geralt, looking at the scene before them, couldn't help but exclaim, "It's over!"

Chapter 274: If You Were a Dragon

The Blackheart Demon's self-destruction was actually the detonation of the authority he held, allowing that authority to erode the surrounding area and thus draw a link to hell.

If no one can stop such links, this land will become another hell on earth in a very short time.

Blackheart did this not only to avenge himself, but more so to retaliate against Mephisto. As long as power does not return to Hell, Mephisto's power will not increase.

The eruption of power was like a curtain in the sky, completely obscuring the entire area, even the stars in the sky were covered, and not a single ray of light could be seen.

Panic and unease arose at this moment, but the S.H.I.E.L.D. staff maintained their basic composure, remaining calm and simply scanning the area with their guns, vigilant for any potential crisis.

Just when everyone had lost all hope, a glowing insect flew in front of the S.H.I.E.L.D. staff, providing a glimmer of hope in the darkness.

Slowly following the movement of the light bugs, the staff who had been scattered around on guard eventually gathered together and came to Geralt's side.

Lightbugs kept going in and out of Geralt's waist pocket, bringing in every S.H.I.E.L.D. employee who was lost in the darkness.

"Alright, this is the last person..."

As the last Lightbug flew around Geralt, it seemed to be reporting something.

Geralt's furrowed brow sent a chill down Hill's spine. Things might be getting complicated, to the point where even the hunter couldn't handle it easily.

Hill took out his communication device, checked the communication status by its light, and said to Geralt, "The weapon can be fired at any time, but we need to get out of here quickly, at least a hundred kilometers away..."

100 kilometers? Geralt made a judgment about the weapon Hill called for. Since the discovery that nuclear weapons were ineffective or had little effect, weapons with larger yields have been put on the demand list.

However, Geralt simply shook his head and said, "It's no use. This is the eruption of authority. The Blackheart has opened a portal to Hell. The nuclear explosion will only kill the demons that come through, and then make the link to Hell even stronger..."

Upon hearing this, Hill hurriedly operated the equipment to put the weapons in the sky on standby, while simultaneously relaying the message to the people behind him to prevent them from bypassing him and issuing orders to the launch platform.

After completing all this, Hill breathed a slight sigh of relief, but was filled with despair at the scene before him.

"Do you have any other ideas? If all else fails, then we'll..."

If all else fails, we can call the wizard or Ash... Hill didn't say this out loud. It's right to seek help when facing difficulties, but you shouldn't seek help from your rivals or competitors.

Moreover, as a mediator, the Hunter acts as a referee between Constantine and Ash, and saying such things would only make both of them look down on Geralt.

"There's a way! Of course there is..."

Geralt searched around for something, but ultimately couldn't find the person he was looking for.

Finally, Geralt pulled a radiant stone from his pocket. The cracks on the stone flashed with lightning, and the twisted cracks formed the shape of a roaring dragon.

[Radiant Dragonbody Stone: A stone imbued with the power of an immortal ancient dragon. Offered to a colossal and revered ancient dragon, this stone is the first to radiate light. Transform your body into a dragon's form, roaring alongside the ancient dragon's phantom; this transformation effect remains until death. Use both the dragon's body and head simultaneously, assuming a similar posture.]

Holding the stone above his head, Geralt shouted, "Hawkwood, where are you! The Radiant Dragonstone is with me!"

Whether it was Geralt's shout or the allure of the stone in his hand, Hawkwood's dejected voice reached everyone's ears.

"Are you serious? You're such an arrogant idiot."

Hawkwood, sword and shield in hand, slowly emerged from the crowd, looking at the stone in Geralt's hand.

Geralt's brow furrowed even more upon seeing Hawkwood, as if he was somewhat displeased with Hawkwood's current state.

Hill watched the two sides, their contradictory exchanges and the scene around them, which made her even more curious about their relationship.

Hawkwood, Geralt's subordinate, is utterly disillusioned with his responsibilities and nothing can attract his attention.

When Geralt needed help the most, he was displeased with Hawkwood at that moment, or rather, he disliked Hawkwood at that moment.

While Hill was still pondering, Geralt threw the Radiant Dragonstone at Hawkwood, and the glowing stone rolled to Hawkwood's feet.

Geralt said nothing more; instead, he sighed, as if he had come to terms with Hawkwood's current state.

Geralt drew a greatsword, planted it at his feet, and unleashed power from the blade, instantly shattering the surrounding darkness.

Only now can everyone see their surroundings clearly with the help of the Quinjet's cabin lights, no longer needing to rely on equipment lights for illumination.

And everyone could see clearly what Geralt's greatsword looked like, stuck in the ground.

The greatsword was entirely black, with only the blade showing a metallic sheen. The hilt was unusually slender compared to the blade, and where the rounded end of the hilt would have been, it had been replaced with a unique cone-shaped end.

The blade's jaw is divided into two sections. First, it protrudes outward along the blade, and then it returns to its original shape. However, the section near the hilt no longer has a blade edge, but instead has ornate patterns, as if armor were carved onto the sword.

[Wolf Knight Greatsword: Lord of the Wolf Blood of Farron. A knight's greatsword tainted by the darkness of the abyss. Wolf knights are the watchers of the initial abyss, and this sword is extremely powerful against the dark minions. Weapon Art: After preparing to attack with Wolf Sword Technique, a normal attack can perform a low-altitude spinning slash; a heavy attack will leap forward, roll, and then perform a vertical slash. Can be used flexibly.]

Geralt, with both hands resting on the Wolf Rider's Greatsword, displayed his seriousness and majesty for the first time in front of everyone.

“Hawkwood, swear an oath to the greatsword of the wolf knight Artorias: if you relinquish the wolf blood within you and the honor of the Farron Undead Legion, I will let you leave this place. Whether you wish to become a dragon or a wandering knight, I will allow you to do whatever you desire. I may even grant you permission to go to Ancient Dragonspeak and join the dragons…”

Geralt's voice echoed throughout the area, and everyone held their breath, afraid of disturbing the two present.

Hawkwood stared blankly at the Wolf Rider Greatsword, then reached into his robes and gripped the short blade tightly. The metallic scraping sound from his gauntlets was audible to everyone.

After Geralt finished speaking, he didn't look at Hawkwood's reaction again.

Turning to Hill beside him, he said, "I've already called the Farron Undead Legion. They're coming here with the Cataclysmic Chalice to seal the authority of Hell. As long as you stay within the protection range of the Wolf Knight's Greatsword, you're absolutely safe here."

And no matter who calls, do not leave this place until I pick up the Wolf Rider's Greatsword again. Do you understand?

Geralt's quick and serious words made Hill nod. She understood that this man was going to face danger alone, and all they could do at that moment was not to cause him any trouble.

After Geralt finished speaking, he thought for a moment, then took off his longsword and handed it to Hill.

Holding Geralt's longsword, Hill asked with some confusion, "You're giving me your weapon, but what will you use?"

"The Gothic dagger is useless to you with your current strength, so you should use a longsword, which has lower requirements, for now. As for weapons, I have plenty..."