The Genesis Of A Necromancer

Chapter 106 demon lord joins the fray

The source of the growl was unlike anything Jack had ever seen. The beast was enormous, its form twisted and unnatural, as though born from the chaotic fusion of nature and magic.

Its body shimmered faintly, as though it were partly composed of the same mana crystals embedded in the walls.

Sharp crystalline spikes jutted from its back, reflecting the light in dazzling but deadly patterns.

Its eyes glowed an unearthly blue, and its maw opened to reveal rows of jagged teeth that dripped with a strange, viscous liquid that hissed when it hit the ground.

"What… is that?" Missy whispered, her voice trembling as she instinctively moved closer to Jack.

Alisha's expression hardened as she stepped forward, her staff raised and her stance unwavering.

"A mana-infused beast," she said, her tone grim. "It must have absorbed the energy from these crystals. That would explain its size—and its aggression."

The creature growled again, the sound reverberating through the cavern like a warning bell.

Its hulking frame shifted, claws scraping against the stone floor as it began to advance. Jack's mind raced as he observed its movements.

Each step was deliberate, calculated, and filled with an unsettling menace. This wasn't a mindless beast—it was a predator sizing up its prey.

'Mana-infused… which means it's likely resistant to conventional attacks,' Jack thought, his gaze narrowing.

He clenched his fists, feeling the familiar surge of mana flow through his veins. He turned to the others, quickly assessing their positions and readiness.

"We don't have time to waste," he said sharply.

"Alisha, focus on creating a barrier to keep it contained. Missy, stay close and prepare to assist with support magic. I'll take point."

Alisha nodded, already murmuring an incantation under her breath.

A faint golden glow began to surround her, the telltale sign of a protective spell.

Missy hesitated, her small hands clutching her wand tightly, but the determination in her eyes showed she was ready to follow Jack's lead.

The beast let out an ear-piercing roar, the sound so powerful it sent small stones tumbling from the cavern walls.

Then, with terrifying speed, it lunged forward, crystalline claws gleaming in the ambient light. Jack reacted instantly, darting to the side and narrowly avoiding the massive swipe.

The ground trembled under the force of the beast's strike, shards of rock exploding into the air like shrapnel.

"[Dark Blast!]" Jack called out, summoning a surge of shadow magic.

He thrust his hands forward, sending a concentrated burst of dark energy hurtling toward the creature. Continue reading on My Virtual Library Empire

The blast collided with its crystalline hide in an eruption of black and blue light.

When the dust cleared, the creature remained unscathed, its crystalline armor glinting mockingly in the light.

"It's too dense!" Jack called out, dodging another swipe of the beast's claws. "We need to find a weak point!"

Alisha's barrier shimmered into existence, forming a translucent dome around the beast.

It roared in frustration, slamming its claws against the magical shield. The force of its blows sent ripples through the barrier, and Alisha's face twisted in concentration as she struggled to maintain the spell.

"This won't hold for long!" she warned, her voice strained. Sweat beaded on her brow as the strain of maintaining the spell took its toll.

Jack's eyes scanned the beast,