Chapter 1148: Carefully Prepared Gifts (Part 1)
None of Wan Wu Yi's three subordinates responded to him. It was unclear whether they harbored resentment, simply didn't acknowledge him, or were too exhausted to reply. Regardless of the reason, their silence was a fact.
Wan Wu Yi let out a cold laugh. He could somewhat guess what these three were thinking, but he didn't dwell on it for now. After speaking, he turned his gaze to the Corpse King beside him.
In comparison, the Corpse King was in a much better state than his three living subordinates. Even though the Corpse King had endured the greatest pressure and faced the most attackers in the recent skirmish, he was, after all, a Corpse King. His power and realm were undeniable. Moreover, zombies inherently possessed formidable defenses, being impervious to blades and spears, and as a Corpse King, his resistance was even greater. Therefore, despite being successfully suppressed by the concerted attacks of the crowd, the damage inflicted upon him was limited; he had not been gravely wounded.
As Wan Wu Yi took in the Corpse King's physical condition, he was astonished and couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy. Such powerful defensive capabilities were not something just anyone could possess; even he lacked such resistance. If he had been in the Corpse King's shoes just now, he estimated he would have been blasted into smithereens, let alone retaining the Corpse King's current state.
"Heh heh, you worked hard just now. I haven't forgotten my promise to you. Today, I'll let you eat your fill. These guys before us, including the ordinary people within Gu Mo City, will all become your food. Eat as much as you like. If you can't finish them today, you can simply keep them in captivity. Whenever you feel like a snack, just grab a few, kill them, and have a feast."
Wan Wu Yi spoke with a smile, his words sending shivers down the spines of many present. There was not a shred of humanity in what Wan Wu Yi said, yet as he uttered it, he sounded as if he were discussing a trivial matter, as if his subjects were not people, but livestock.
"Good. . ."
The Corpse King nodded stiffly, uttering the single word "good" with great difficulty. It wasn't that he lacked the power to speak, but rather that he hadn't grown accustomed to it, which made his speech so awkward, with even one word requiring considerable effort.
"Everyone, my apologies for rambling just now. Now, I shall present the gift I have meticulously prepared for you all. I hope you like it."
As his voice fell, an Array Disk suddenly appeared in Wan Wu Yi's hand.
Seeing Wan Wu Yi produce the Array Disk, many people's expressions instantly changed dramatically. Some even grew visibly tense, as they clearly understood what Wan Wu Yi taking out the Array Disk at this moment implied: he was undoubtedly preparing to control the restrictive barrier.
Of course, the crowd wouldn't just sit there and wait for Wan Wu Yi to manipulate the grand array and launch an attack on them. So, the moment Wan Wu Yi revealed the Array Disk, some individuals had already begun mobilizing their internal power, preparing to strike first.
Wan Wu Yi observed the crowd's reactions, and in response, he let out a cold laugh and spoke.
"There's no need for any of you to be nervous. I merely wish to present you with a gift, not to attack you. You needn't be afraid."
As his voice trailed off, Wan Wu Yi held the Array Disk in one hand, while a finger from his other hand lightly tapped its surface. The Array Disk, which had been resting quietly in his palm, suddenly began to click and whir at that moment.
The people present were currently divided into three types.
One type had the ability to act but didn't want to immediately attack Wan Wu Yi, as they wanted to see what kind of trick he would pull next.
Another type lacked the ability to act. They knew that if they struck first, they would surely be the ones to die. Anyway, their side had a numerical advantage, so if the sky fell, the taller ones could hold it up first. These individuals followed the crowd; if someone else attacked, they would join in to "beat the drowning dog," but if no one moved, they wouldn't either, because they simply didn't dare.
Then there was a third type of person who didn't concern themselves with their own capabilities. They only considered whether or not they should act. In the current situation, they wouldn't believe a word of Wan Wu Yi's nonsense. They felt they should strike; if they didn't, and Wan Wu Yi began manipulating the grand array to attack them, they would find themselves in an even more passive position.
It was precisely because of this that, when Wan Wu Yi's finger landed on the Array Disk, this group decisively launched an attack against him, intending to interrupt his control over it.
Various attacks, carrying a formidable aura, surged towards Wan Wu Yi's position. Although these attacks were aimed solely at Wan Wu Yi, his three subordinates behind him and the Corpse King beside him were also within the strike zone.
Seeing this, the expressions of Wan Wu Yi's three subordinates changed. In their current state, dealing with attacks from so many people would undoubtedly be quite strenuous. Even if they weren't the primary targets, they would still suffer considerable collateral damage, which would only worsen their injuries.
The Corpse King beside Wan Wu Yi, however, remained indifferent. Although these attacks were formidable, they weren't worth his concern, so his expression didn't change at all, and his body remained motionless, as if allowing the attacks to land directly upon him.
Wan Wu Yi's three subordinates behind him dared not compare themselves to the Corpse King. Faced with this situation, they secretly mobilized their internal power. If Wan Wu Yi couldn't or wouldn't block the attacks, then they would have to dodge or defend themselves at the last moment, refusing to let these attacks affect them.
To their surprise, this time Wan Wu Yi neither ignored the crowd's attacks nor dodged them himself. Instead, he shattered their combined assault in the most brutal manner!
Boom! ! !
A Blood light descended from the sky like lightning, instantly pulverizing the crowd's attacks. Some individuals who relied on their physical strength to fight were directly blasted into dust by this Blood light!
Just one move sent shivers of dread through many present, for this single strike was simply too powerful for them!
"What are you waiting for? ! Attack immediately! Don't let him continue! Kill him first, then deal with the Corpse King! ! !"
Zhuang Yingjie didn't make a move, but he did open his mouth. Seeing that only a small fraction of people had attacked Wan Wu Yi, and their assaults posed no threat to him, he was enraged and roared again. Only this time, his roar wasn't directed at Wan Wu Yi, but at the other members of the various factions.
This time, Zhuang Yingjie's urgent shouts had some effect. The others who hadn't yet acted also began to consider making a move against Wan Wu Yi, and these people were almost all the type who went with the flow—they would attack if someone else did, and stop if no one else did.
However, before they could make their move, another Blood-red light beam descended from the sky. Yet, the target of this Blood-red light beam was not any single person or group present, but rather a side hall not far away.
Boom! ! !
With a massive crash, the side hall shattered into pieces. Although the hall's materials were sturdy, they could not withstand the immense power of the Blood-red light beam, and thus failed to endure its assault.
Everyone looked puzzled. Even Yang Haoran felt a strange curiosity in his heart. With the Array Disk in hand, Wan Wu Yi should, by all accounts, not miss or be so wildly inaccurate when controlling the grand array, unless he was in a state of disarray. Since Wan Wu Yi wasn't flustered, there was only one explanation for this situation: the strike was deliberate!
And this was precisely where his confusion lay: Why would Wan Wu Yi do such a thing? Could it be that the gift he intended for everyone was inside this side hall, or perhaps beneath it?
And what, then, could this gift for everyone possibly be?
Just as Yang Haoran was entertaining various conjectures, a gust of wind dispersed the dust and smoke, revealing the area where the side hall had stood. The hall itself was no more, leaving behind only broken eaves, crumbling walls, and scattered debris of varying sizes. Beyond that, a restrictive barrier was also visible.
However, this restrictive barrier was now riddled with cracks, evidently due to the fatal damage inflicted upon it when the Blood light had struck moments ago, causing the barrier to become completely fractured.
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