Chapter 1223: Learn as Much as You Can
As the centipede demon finished speaking, he seemed intent on inflicting an even greater psychological blow upon the siblings, thus, after a brief pause, he continued.
"Today, I'll feast to my heart's content, then find a good place to digest. By the time I'm done, this whole affair will likely have blown over. Besides, if push comes to shove, I can just leave, can't I? This New Beginning Realm is vast; there are countless places for us monsters to hide. It's not as if I'm forced to stay here. Little brats, wouldn't you agree?"
The centipede demon asked the boy with a smile, but he didn't give him a chance to answer. The moment the words left his mouth, he lunged at the siblings once more.
This time, the centipede demon's attack was vastly different from before. Previously, he hadn't used his Demon Power, relying solely on his formidable physical body as a means of attack.
But now, the centipede demon had activated his Demon Power. His entire massive body was enveloped in a faint green glow. In this state, his attack power and speed were incomparable to before.
The siblings were originally ordinary people without special abilities, and now they were severely wounded. Therefore, facing the centipede demon in this state, they absolutely had no chance of victory.
This point was equally clear in the siblings' hearts.
Thus, when the centipede demon lunged at them once more, their first thought, naturally, wasn't to confront him head-on, but to immediately dodge.
The siblings were different from the middle-aged man the centipede demon had devoured earlier. When faced with such a situation, the middle-aged man had been so terrified he forgot to dodge, remaining motionless, watching helplessly as the centipede demon bit down on him. The siblings, however, reacted in the exact opposite way. Though they knew their chances of dodging the centipede demon's attack were slim, they still attempted to evade it at the first possible moment.
Their bodies tumbled in different directions. In that moment, neither sibling cared how disheveled they appeared. In their eyes, successfully dodging was a blessing; they had no mind to ponder whether they looked awkward or not.
Once their bodies steadied, both siblings looked up in surprise. By their own estimation, it should have been utterly impossible for them to have dodged the centipede demon's attack unscathed. Yet, the outcome was drastically beyond their expectations: they had actually managed to evade the centipede demon's blow. Aside from a few cuts from sharp stones on the ground and some scrapes acquired during their tumble, they were otherwise unharmed. This was completely different from what they had anticipated.
It was only when they lifted their gazes, filled with bewilderment, to look at the centipede demon that they understood what was truly happening.
Before their eyes, the centipede demon's massive body was suddenly ensnared by numerous chains, each as thick as an arm. Every chain was pulled taut, one end binding the centipede demon's body tightly, while the other seemed to meld into the void.
It was precisely these chains, trapping the centipede demon and preventing his body from moving forward, that had allowed the siblings to successfully dodge his attack.
"You blind, petty demon, how dare you cause trouble on our Underworld Office's territory! Have you grown tired of living, I wonder!"
A man's voice echoed, cold and imbued with an undisguised, potent killing intent. As his voice resounded, it was immediately followed by a rush of air.
Under the siblings' watchful eyes, five figures suddenly appeared, positioning themselves in front of them.
All five wore Black Robes, their entire forms enveloped within them, making it impossible to discern their figures or faces. The siblings recognized these Black Robes; they were very familiar with them, for they were unique to the Underworld Office's Night Watchers.
Previously, their mining pit also had a Night Watcher whose role was to maintain order at the site. But that was just one aspect; the Night Watcher's true purpose was to guard the mine here, prevent anyone from causing trouble, and protect the ordinary people mining ore.
The siblings had spent a considerable amount of time with that Night Watcher, so they were intimately familiar with the Night Watcher's Black Robe. They even knew the subtle details that could distinguish genuine Black Robes from fakes. The Black Robes worn by these five individuals before them, the siblings could confirm with absolute certainty, were indeed the Black Robes of Night Watchers.
Besides the Black Robes on their bodies, the chilling aura emanating from them, and the black smoke-wreathed chains, all served to prove their identities. These five were, without a doubt, legitimate Night Watchers of the Underworld Office.
The appearance of the Night Watchers brought a sigh of relief to the siblings. Since the Night Watchers had arrived, it was natural that they would deal with the centipede demon, eliminating the need for the siblings to act further.
While it was true that the siblings had rich combat experience, they were, after all, just ordinary people. With no special powers within them, confronting a monster like the centipede demon naturally left them no chance of victory. However, these five Night Watchers who had just appeared were a different story.
The moment the leading Night Watcher appeared, he uttered a fierce threat to the centipede demon, simultaneously unleashing the powerful killing intent in his heart. However, the centipede demon paid no heed to the Night Watcher's harsh words, acting as if he hadn't even sensed the potent killing intent directed at him.
"Hahahahaha! Devouring just one Night Watcher earlier wasn't nearly enough to satisfy me. But now, with five more of you, I think I'll finally get my fill in one go. Compared to you, ordinary people are quite bland. It's you, those with special powers, who are truly more flavorful to consume."
The centipede demon burst into laughter. As his laughter echoed, the chains binding his massive body violently rattled, emitting a clanging metallic sound, appearing as if they were on the verge of snapping.
"You two, leave here immediately. Once the fight begins, we won't be able to look after you."
The leading Night Watcher spoke in a deep voice. Then, with a fierce wave of his hand, a chilling gust of Yin Qi swept through the area, enveloping the siblings and propelling them several dozens of meters away.
At the same time, amidst the centipede demon's boisterous laughter, the chains wrapped around him suddenly exploded with a resounding *bang*. The chains shattered, and the centipede demon broke free, immediately launching a furious assault on the five individuals.
The five were not to be outdone. They swiftly channeled the Spirit Power within their bodies, launching a ferocious counter-attack against the centipede demon. For a moment, the ground trembled and roared continuously. Green Demon Power and black Spirit Power intertwined, creating a truly spectacular scene.
Right now, if the siblings wished to escape, it would undoubtedly be a perfect opportunity, as the centipede demon had no time to spare for them. Yet, neither sibling fled. With unspoken understanding, they didn't even question each other. Their actions were unified: to lie still and watch.
The siblings were merely ordinary people, and thus their exposure to such matters was limited. The ongoing battle between the five Night Watchers and the centipede demon was, for them, an absolutely heart-stirring spectacle. Neither of them wanted to miss this great battle, which is why they tacitly chose to remain and watch, rather than immediately flee the scene.
When the centipede demon had previously dealt with the siblings, he hadn't used his full strength at all. At the very beginning, he hadn't even utilized his Demon Power.
But now, facing the five Night Watchers, the centipede demon was employing his full power. The fluctuations of power he unleashed were far more potent than those of any single Night Watcher among the five.
Precisely for this reason, even though the Night Watchers clearly held a numerical advantage, they were unable to suppress the centipede demon. Instead, he gained the upper hand.
"Brother, if this continues, it's probably only a matter of time before the Night Watchers are defeated."
The young girl watched the fierce struggle between the Night Watchers and the centipede demon, her brows slightly furrowed, as she voiced her thoughts.
"If no one else comes to help, these five Night Watchers will likely be defeated, just as you said. However, I believe the Underworld Office will surely send more experts. Watch carefully. We are merely ordinary people, and opportunities to witness such a fierce battle up close are rare. So don't miss a single detail, and learn as much as you can."
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