Chapter 1141: Ganging Up
At this moment, Zhuang Yingjie understood clearly that relying solely on the Demon Hunters present wouldn't be enough to slay the Corpse King. Although these individuals were the strongest Demon Hunters under his command, this level of power posed no significant threat to an entity like the Corpse King, let alone being capable of slaying it.
Moreover, besides the Corpse King, there was also Wan Wu Yi and his Demon Cult members. Wan Wu Yi certainly wouldn't stand idly by and watch the Corpse King get ganged up on.
Therefore, he needed more power!
“All Demon Hunters, heed my command! Slay this zombie for me! ! ! ”
This command Zhuang Yingjie issued was no longer directed at the Demon Hunters already present, as they were already engaging the Corpse King. This command was issued to the other Demon Hunters outside the Ancient Demon Palace.
The Demon Hunters outside the Ancient Demon Palace weren't as strong as those Zhuang Yingjie had brought inside. It was precisely because their strength was insufficient that they had been left outside the palace.
However, their strength was only slightly inferior to the Demon Hunters brought inside; it didn't mean they possessed no capability whatsoever.
On the contrary, they still possessed a certain level of strength, and their numbers were considerable. Zhuang Yingjie knew that the few individuals he had brought inside couldn't contend with the Corpse King, and thus he wanted to utilize all the Demon Hunters from outside the palace as well.
Thus, upon hearing Zhuang Yingjie's command, some Demon Hunters outside the palace instantly changed color, some wore expressions of confusion, while others surprisingly looked excited.
Those whose faces drastically changed understood exactly which zombie Zhuang Yingjie was referring to. It was precisely because they knew that fear gripped their hearts; they had personally witnessed their president's Demon Weapon being effortlessly destroyed by the Corpse King. How could they possibly be a match for such a powerful entity that even their president couldn't defeat? For them to intervene was no different from courting death. Understanding this, their expressions immediately turned grim.
Those who showed excitement were almost all reckless individuals. Eager to prove themselves, their minds were entirely consumed with how to earn merit, without any consideration for their own strength. They had felt some degree of dissatisfaction about being left outside the palace earlier, believing they had missed a good opportunity to distinguish themselves. Now that another chance to earn merit had appeared, their excitement was perfectly understandable.
As for the Demon Hunters wearing confused expressions, they had no idea what was happening inside the palace, nor did they know what kind of entity the zombie Zhuang Yingjie was referring to. Being completely clueless, they were naturally bewildered.
Although these Demon Hunters reacted differently, they still chose to enter the Ancient Demon Palace. Only a very few individuals opted to sneak away.
The Demon Hunter branch in Gu Mo City had a considerable number of Demon Hunters, and today they had all gathered here. When they surged into the Ancient Demon Palace en masse, their momentum was quite formidable.
However, the Ancient Demon Palace didn't feel crowded due to their entry. For the vast Ancient Demon Palace, the arrival of these Demon Hunters simply meant a few more people.
The Corpse King showed no fear at the influx of numerous Demon Hunters; instead, a cruel, bloodthirsty smile spread across his face, and his eyes gleamed. He was like a ravenous beast, starved for ages, that had suddenly discovered a feast of delicious food willingly delivered to its doorstep.
Although the Demon Hunters were numerous, the immense disparity in strength meant they gained not a single advantage. The Corpse King was like a hungry wolf charging into a flock of sheep, leaving a trail of screams in its wake as Demon Hunters constantly fell beneath its hands or fangs.
“All Spirit Masters, heed my command! Assist the Demon Hunter Association in dealing with this Corpse King. ”
At this point, the Big Sister, after some consideration, issued a command to the Spirit Masters she had brought. She saw that Zhuang Yingjie’s Demon Hunters were no match for the Corpse King. If things continued like this, it would only be a matter of time before all of Zhuang Yingjie’s Demon Hunters were slain by the Corpse King. Once Zhuang Yingjie’s Demon Hunters were wiped out, it was not impossible that their Spirit Masters would become the Corpse King’s next target.
Rather than letting that happen, it was better to take the initiative, join forces with the Demon Hunters to deal with the Corpse King. Doing so would also win over the Demon Hunter Association. After all, providing timely help in a crisis wins hearts more easily than merely adding flowers to brocade. Taking the initiative now to deal with the Corpse King would undoubtedly be a crucial act of timely assistance for Zhuang Yingjie and the Demon Hunters present.
Furthermore, there was another reason she decided to attack the Corpse King: Zhuang Mingzhe had just died at the Corpse King's hands, his body even largely devoured by it. As the Big Sister of all Spirit Masters in Gu Mo City, it would be truly indefensible for her not to step forward and avenge Zhuang Mingzhe.
However, to win over Zhuang Yingjie and the Demon Hunter Association, and to maximize the value of her intervention, she didn't openly speak of avenging Zhuang Mingzhe. Instead, she launched her attack on the Corpse King under the pretext of helping the Demon Hunter Association overcome their difficulties.
The Big Sister’s approach indeed had a significant effect. Although Zhuang Yingjie’s Lifebound Demon Armament had been destroyed, his eyes weren't blind. He clearly saw the situation, knowing it was only a matter of time, and not much time, before his Demon Hunters were completely wiped out by the Corpse King. Therefore, he was extremely anxious.
The Big Sister’s willingness to help, bringing her Spirit Masters to jointly confront the Corpse King, naturally alleviated the pressure on his side, and it was even possible they could slay the Corpse King. While grateful to the Big Sister, he also breathed a sigh of relief.
Within the community of Spirit Masters in Gu Mo City, the Big Sister held supreme authority; her words were like imperial decrees, none dared to defy them. Thus, as her command was given, other Spirit Masters also joined the fray, ganging up on the Corpse King alongside Zhuang Yingjie’s Demon Hunters. Only Shang Yuanqi, her second-in-command, did not make a move, remaining by the Big Sister's side, and the Big Sister herself didn't seem to have any intention of having Shang Yuanqi join the battle.
The addition of the Spirit Masters finally managed to suppress some of the Corpse King's unstoppable momentum, and his killing speed noticeably slowed compared to before. Although considerably slower, he remained formidable, as the gap in cultivation realms was not something that could be easily bridged.
“Zhuang Yingjie, with your paltry strength, you dare to directly confront the Corpse King? Heh heh, should I say you're bold, or should I say you're foolish? ”
At this moment, with the Corpse King being besieged by Demon Hunters and Spirit Masters, Wan Wu Yi showed no trace of anxiety on his face; instead, he openly mocked Zhuang Yingjie.
Zhuang Yingjie gasped for breath, his face slightly pale. He didn't respond to Wan Wu Yi. Instead, he retrieved a Dānyào from his spatial storage and consumed it. The shattering of his Lifebound Demon Armament had inflicted considerable damage to his physical body and greatly diminished his strength. If he didn't quickly allow his injured body to recover, his situation would become even more perilous.
Wan Wu Yi didn't stop Zhuang Yingjie from taking the Dānyào. His gaze swept over the area where the Corpse King was, and seeing it still standing strong under the combined assault, he smiled and looked back at Zhuang Yingjie.
“A Corpse King isn't a mere Corpse Ghoul. With the meager strength of your subordinates, how could it be so easy to slay a Corpse King? ”
At this, Wan Wu Yi paused, then looked at the Big Sister, who had a cigarette dangling from her lips, and continued to smile.
“Of course, even with you Spirit Masters joining in, the outcome will be the same. Setting aside the disparity in realms, just look at your Spirit Masters' techniques; do you think they'll gain any advantage against zombies? ”
The Big Sister was different from Zhuang Yingjie. Unlike him, she wasn't heavily wounded with her Demon Weapon destroyed; her body bore no injuries, not even a speck of dust. Facing Wan Wu Yi’s taunts, she tossed the cigarette butt from her mouth and responded with a cold sneer.
“You're right,” she said. “Our Spirit Masters' techniques don't exactly hold an advantage against zombies, but that depends on the type of zombie. A zombie at the Corpse King realm has already re-developed a new soul and gained consciousness. Even if our Spirit Masters' techniques don't give us an advantage against it, they certainly won't be ineffective. So, don't be so arrogant as to think that with Spirit Masters and Demon Hunters combined, we have no chance of winning against this zombie. ”
The Big Sister's words brought a look of disdain to Wan Wu Yi's face.
“Heh heh, then I shall eagerly await to see if you two wastes can join forces and eliminate my good partner. However, in the meantime, I think we should do something useful, otherwise standing here foolishly would make us look like absolute idiots. ”
As his words fell, Wan Wu Yi gently waved his hand. Seeing this, the other Demon Cult members behind him vanished from their positions one by one.
The sound of rushing air filled the space as several streaks of bloody light shot towards different targets. One of those streaks, surprisingly, locked onto Yang Haoran, who was standing at the entrance of the Ancient Demon Palace, watching the show!
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