Chapter 1065: Mutual Reinforcements
Yang Haoran, up until this point, had sustained no injuries, but both Xiang Chuan and Huang Sha were wounded, and from the current situation, it seemed neither of them would be able to hold on much longer.
Especially Huang Sha. Unlike Xiang Chuan, he didn't possess a large quantity of talismans. While the techniques he was currently employing were formidable, in Yang Haoran's estimation, Huang Sha must have utilized some kind of secret art to achieve such a transformation in his form and wield such potent strength.
However, secret arts that boost one's power are like certain medicines; their effects typically don't last long. Once the time limit expires, he would likely fall into a state of weakness. At that point, Huang Sha wouldn't even be able to resist their attacks; whether he could survive their ferocious onslaught would be an entirely different matter.
Therefore, to turn the tide, he had to immediately employ other methods.
Yang Haoran telekinetically controlled Remnant Moon to engage the Corpse Sect Door Master, his gaze sweeping over the various factions present, watching the spectacle. The smile on his face deepened slightly.
“Esteemed spectators, are you satisfied with today's show? ”
In such a situation, Yang Haoran, instead of rushing to dispatch his enemies, chose to pose this question with a smile, naturally perplexing the onlookers from the major factions.
Empowered by his amplified strength, his voice easily drowned out the booming roars of battle, clearly reaching the ears of everyone present.
“Since everyone is here today and has witnessed the excitement, I believe you all have a rough idea of my Yang Haoran's strength. So, isn't it time to choose sides? ”
The people present were not fools. The moment Yang Haoran uttered these words, they all understood what he was trying to achieve.
“Heh heh, I believe everyone here is well aware of the strength of our Underworld. Although the former Gu Mo City Underworld was ousted by you, that doesn't mean it will remain so in the future. I still have a bit of confidence in my own abilities. Moreover, even if I, Yang Haoran, cannot ensure the Underworld establishes a firm footing in Gu Mo City this time, our Underworld will certainly dispatch even stronger experts to handle this matter. After all, such a vast territory as Gu Mo City cannot be simply wasted. Therefore, I personally believe that if you choose to stand with our Underworld, you will absolutely not regret it. ”
Yang Haoran's words caused many of the major factions present to frown. Conversely, the three members of the Corpse Sect wore utterly grim expressions.
“Yang Haoran, your Underworld is no longer the Underworld it once was. Especially here in Jingling Continent, your Underworld has lost even a Great Emperor, and countless Undertakers have perished. What right do you have to speak such words? Now, the Spirit Masters are rising. Once the Spirit Master False God ascends the Apotheosis Platform and successfully achieves true godhood, then the end of your Underworld will be nigh. At that time, your Underworld will be replaced by the Spirit Masters. In such a vulnerable state, which faction would dare stand on your Underworld's side? ”
The Corpse Sect Door Master's voice also resonated through the area at this moment. He spoke coldly, even as he fiercely exchanged blows with Remnant Moon.
He knew what scheme Yang Haoran was plotting, so naturally, he couldn't let Yang Haoran succeed. The reason was simple: if Yang Haoran truly managed to persuade other factions to choose the Underworld's side, then today's battle between their Corpse Sect and the Underworld would end in their defeat.
And failure would come at a great cost; it wouldn't just be a matter of losing face, but a matter of lives, and many lives at that.
While there wasn't absolute persuasive power in what the Corpse Sect Door Master said, it wasn't entirely without reason either. After all, the Jingling Continent Underworld was indeed a shadow of its former self, with even a Great Emperor having been slain by a Spirit Master. This demonstrated the formidable power of the Spirit Masters, and if things continued in this manner, it wasn't impossible for them to replace the current Underworld.
It was precisely because many factions had considered this point that their attitude towards the Underworld had become subtle: neither offending them nor drawing too close. Only a select few factions had chosen a side, and even then, the attitudes of factions in different regions varied.
As the Corpse Sect Door Master's words fell, not only did no faction present choose a side, but the Corpse Sect Door Master himself immediately received reinforcements.
These reinforcements didn't come from the major factions present, but from the Corpse Sect itself.
The great battle here had long since alarmed the entirety of Gu Mo City. The Corpse Refiners of the Corpse Sect knew this matter was undoubtedly related to their sect, and thus immediately rushed to the scene. The reinforcements the Corpse Sect Door Master now received were precisely these Corpse Refiners who had successfully arrived.
It wasn't just the Corpse Refiners of the Corpse Sect who arrived; many non-ordinary people also came to watch the commotion, though these non-ordinary people dared not approach the temple too closely, lest they get caught in the battle between the two sides.
The Corpse Refiners of the Corpse Sect, upon arriving, were all shocked by the scene of battle before them. Seeing his Corpse Refiners arrive, the Corpse Sect Door Master's face immediately lit up with joy. Although the strengths of these Corpse Refiners varied and they couldn't compare to the three of them, this was still a force nonetheless, and their numbers were considerable. Combined, this force was quite formidable, so why wouldn't he be pleased?
“Greetings, Door Master! ! ! ”
Though shocked, the arriving Corpse Refiners didn't forget to pay their respects to their Door Master, for it was a rule of their Corpse Sect.
“What the hell are you bowing for in this situation? Kill that Underworld Official! ! ! ”
The Corpse Sect Door Master roared. The Corpse Refiners dared not delay and immediately moved to attack Yang Haoran as ordered by the Corpse Sect Door Master.
They didn't immediately charge at Yang Haoran. Instead, upon receiving the Corpse Sect Door Master's command, they immediately summoned the zombies they had raised. These zombies included both Corpse Ghouls and Corpse Puppets.
The strength of these Corpse Ghouls couldn't compare to those raised by the Corpse Sect's high-ranking members, but even the weakest Corpse Ghoul was still a Corpse Ghoul, certainly possessing some strength. And with their numbers, their destructive power was equally terrifying.
As for the lowest-ranked Corpse Puppets, their numbers had reached a horrifying extent. The vast ruins of the temple were densely packed with Corpse Puppets as far as the eye could see.
The ordinary believers inside the protective barrier, witnessing this scene, all turned ashen. No matter how devout their faith, no matter how fearless they were of death, seeing the countless Corpse Puppets before them still stirred the deep-seated fear within their hearts. It was simply that they weren't screaming in terror.
Shui Ling, Lu Wu, and the other Night Watchers also paled considerably at this moment. Thanks to their efforts, the zombies summoned by the Cripple had almost been cleared, and they were on the verge of freeing up their hands to support their Emissary, when unexpectedly, such a turn of events occurred.
With so many zombies, not to mention the Corpse Ghouls whose strength far surpassed Corpse Puppets, just the sheer volume of Corpse Puppets was more than their small number of Night Watchers could handle. How could they possibly remain calm?
“Damn it! Kill them! Even if only one of us is left! I'll never allow anyone to surrender! ”
Lu Wu cursed loudly, charging first at a Corpse Puppet. The chain in his hand lashed out like a whip, shattering the Corpse Puppet into smithereens.
The Night Watchers of the Second Division let out a roar of fury, launching their own attacks against the incoming Corpse Puppets. Not only them, but also the First Division led by Shui Ling did the same.
Although Shui Ling wasn't yelling and swearing like Lu Wu, she had already prepared herself for death in battle.
The massive horde of zombies surged like a swarm towards Yang Haoran's location. The Night Watchers led by Shui Ling and Lu Wu only managed to intercept a minuscule portion of them.
Witnessing the scene before him, Yang Haoran's smile involuntarily faded. He had originally intended to drag these major factions into the fray, but before he could do so, his side had fallen into an even more passive position.
At this moment, he was even considering whether to unseal more of his power to forcefully end this battle.
If he had any other choice, he naturally wouldn't opt for this, as he had always believed that the less of his true strength he revealed, the safer he would be in these chaotic times, and he could also avoid the higher-ups investigating the source of his power.
However, if it came down to a desperate situation, then his strength would have to be revealed. He wasn't so inflexible as to sacrifice his life just to conceal his power.
However, just as he was preparing to unseal more of his power, the space not far from him suddenly vibrated violently, followed by the simultaneous appearance of two spatial rifts.
“Heh heh, we arrived just in time. If we had been any later, our trip would have been largely meaningless. ”
A woman's laughter rang out, her voice filled with an indescribable allure. Even without seeing her, simply hearing that voice could stir the most primal desires deep within a man's heart.
And this voice was all too familiar to Yang Haoran.
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