Chapter 1148: Send Them on Their Way
The appearance of Yang Haoran, Bai Xue, and the six corpses instantly drew all attention to the central area of the battle. The space, which had just moments ago been filled with booming tremors and explosions, suddenly fell silent. Everyone, as if by prior agreement, ceased their attacks. Yang Haoran’s arrival first brought a surge of joy to Jing Qi and Jing Miao, the brother and sister, which was immediately followed by a wave of shame. This was because, until this very moment, the battle on Ancheng's side had not only failed to conclude, but their Underworld Office faction had actually fallen into a disadvantage. Although Yang Haoran had entrusted this task to them without explicitly requiring them to turn the tide and secure ultimate victory for the Ancheng Underworld Office, the siblings believed it was something they absolutely had to achieve, even without his express command. In their eyes, only by accomplishing this could they truly fulfill the mission Yang Haoran had given them and live up to his expectations. Yet, their faction was currently at a disadvantage, and Yang Haoran had appeared precisely at this moment. The siblings felt they had failed to deliver and were consequently ashamed. Despite their shame, the siblings moved quickly. With a flash, they appeared before Yang Haoran and respectfully saluted him.
“Boss! ” they chorused in unison. Yang Haoran smiled and nodded, then swept his gaze around, taking in the expressions and reactions of everyone present.
“Heh heh, it seems ending this battle will still take some time. ” Yang Haoran said with a faint smile. Upon hearing this, Jing Qi and Jing Miao couldn’t help but subtly change their expressions.
“Please, Boss, rest for a moment. Give us siblings a little time, and we will quickly resolve the battle here! ” Jing Qi hastily declared. Yang Haoran, however, gently shook his head, responding with a calm smile.
“Heh heh, no rush. ” When Yang Haoran had just scanned the surroundings, he had already gained an understanding of the situation. He knew the strength of Jing Qi and Jing Miao, so he understood why the siblings hadn't yet ended the battle. It wasn't that they didn't want to, but that they couldn't, unless they resorted to special methods. When Jing Qi made such a promise to him at this moment, he knew Jing Qi was preparing to use special methods, so he directly rejected Jing Qi's approach.
“Boss. . . ” Seeing that Yang Haoran did not agree to his request, Jing Qi persistently spoke again, but before he could finish, Yang Haoran interrupted him with a smiling wave of his hand.
Seeing this, Jing Qi said no more. After exchanging a glance with Jing Miao, the two could only helplessly stand behind Yang Haoran.
The reason for their helplessness was that neither sibling wanted to give up. They didn't want Yang Haoran to think them incompetent. They still wished to continue fighting, using special methods to slay their opponents and end this great battle, so as not to disappoint Yang Haoran. However, Yang Haoran had already spoken, and for the moment, he had no intention of letting them continue. They dared not defy Yang Haoran's will and could only reluctantly accept.
Yang Haoran uttered the most arrogant words with the most humble demeanor. Everyone on the Underworld Office's side felt their blood boil with exhilaration, while those on the Spirit Master's side turned pale with suppressed fury. The six slain individuals, including the Crippled Elder, were all Grand Spirit Masters of the Jingling Continent's Spirit Land, holding positions of immense importance. The Crippled Elder and the White-Haired Old Woman, in particular, boasted terrifyingly high status. Many Spirit Masters present knew these six, and understood the implications of their deaths for the Jingling Continent's Spirit Land!
In an instant, a commotion broke out among the Spirit Master faction, with some even contemplating retreat. The reason was simple: Yang Haoran could produce the six corpses, which to them meant that the six must have died at Yang Haoran's hands. Yang Haoran could slay even these six Grand Spirit Masters and appear here unharmed, demonstrating the terrifying extent of his power. How could they possibly contend with such a fearsome existence?
It was precisely because they felt incapable of resisting Yang Haoran, and knew that staying would only lead to a dead end, that they became agitated and considered fleeing. Before Yang Haoran appeared with Bai Xue and the six corpses, the Spirit Master faction's morale was quite high; no one had even thought of escaping, as victory seemed within reach. But when Yang Haoran presented the six Grand Spirit Masters' corpses as if they were gifts, their spirits were severely shaken, and their morale plummeted!
Not to mention ordinary Spirit Masters, even the two Grand Spirit Masters present also felt the urge to retreat, deeply terrified by the six corpses Yang Haoran had produced. While a newcomer to the Grand Spirit Master realm like Shang Yuanqi might be dismissed as no match for them, the Crippled Elder and the White-Haired Old Woman were, in their eyes, incomparably powerful experts. If even the Crippled Elder and the White-Haired Old Woman had been slaughtered by Yang Haoran, how could they not feel fear?
Many on the Spirit Master side felt fear and considered retreating, with some even discreetly falling back. This gave the morale-boosted Underworld Office faction an opening. Led by the Ancheng Underworld Office Emissary of Death and the head of the Demon Hunter branch, they immediately launched a fierce assault on the Spirit Master faction. The brief silence was instantly shattered. Many on the Spirit Master side were taken out by the sudden onslaught, and the previously mere commotion quickly spiraled into chaos. Some Spirit Masters even cast aside all pretense, ignoring their superiors’ warnings, and openly threw down their armor and fled to the rear.
In a short while, the Spirit Master faction suffered heavy losses. Besides numerous casualties, a number chose to desert, and these losses were solely due to the six corpses Yang Haoran had produced.
Seeing this, the leading Grand Spirit Master's face instantly turned as black as coal. At this moment, he finally recovered from his shock, understanding not only Yang Haoran's true intent in displaying the six corpses, but also noticing the terrible physical condition of Yang Haoran and Bai Xue. “Don’t panic, everyone! Those who desert will be killed without mercy! ” The leading Grand Spirit Master roared, even striking down a few Spirit Masters who ignored his warning and continued to flee. His actions had some effect, but not much.
He knew this, so after decisively slaying a few Spirit Masters, he didn't choose to immediately attack Yang Haoran and the others. Instead, he roared at his own side again. “Don't fall for Yang Haoran’s tricks! He is now an arrow at the end of its flight and poses no threat to anyone. Displaying those corpses is just to scare you. Don't be fooled by this paper tiger! ”
The Grand Spirit Master’s words served as a warning to everyone. It was then that they noticed both Yang Haoran and Bai Xue beside him looked pale and weak, as if recovering from a severe illness, indeed appearing far from powerful. This made some of the Spirit Masters who were preparing to flee hesitate. If Yang Haoran truly was an arrow at the end of its flight, then why should they be afraid of him? On the contrary, not only did they not need to fear Yang Haoran, they could even use every means to slay him here in Ancheng! Once Yang Haoran was dead, their credits (contributions) would be immune, and the rewards they received would be exceptionally generous!
Yang Haoran's weak appearance also affected the Underworld Office faction. His arrival had initially boosted their morale, especially his extremely arrogant words, which had sent their blood surging. But now they discovered that Yang Haoran looked pale and weak, clearly severely injured. The mental drop was immense, and their morale was naturally affected.
The leading Grand Spirit Master was overjoyed to see his words had an effect! "Unless your eyes are blind, I'm sure you can all see how terrible Yang Haoran's condition is right now. I will make my move now and kill him, proving that what I say is true. I will use Yang Haoran's head and blood to embolden all of us!"
As these words fell, the Grand Spirit Master immediately formed a hand seal and cast a Spiritual Art, launching an attack on Yang Haoran. "Sister, protect the Boss! " Jing Qi called out, then rushed forward, his target precisely the Grand Spirit Master casting the Spiritual Art. Seeing this, the other individuals present gritted their teeth and also launched attacks at Yang Haoran. They were no fools; they knew that Yang Haoran's current state was the best time to kill him, and they certainly didn't want to miss this opportunity. However, they still harbored some concern, worried that Yang Haoran might have some powerful trump card up his sleeve, so they hesitated slightly before gritting their teeth and making their decision.
All of their attacks were blocked by Jing Qi alone, without harming Yang Haoran behind him. However, facing so many powerful attacks by himself, Jing Qi was instantly put at a disadvantage. Jing Miao saw that Jing Qi was no match for them and her expression changed slightly. She couldn't help but worry about her brother, but she didn't join the battle out of concern, because she still had to protect Yang Haoran's safety. “Heh heh, how could Jing Qi alone be a match for these few? Unless he completely unleashes the Demonic Nature within him. However, rather than watching Jing Qi unleash his Demonic Nature, I’d rather see what these people look like after their inner demons are awakened. ” Yang Haoran said with a faint smile. As he finished speaking, he took a strangely shaped flute from his independent space and handed it to the astonished Jing Miao. “Here, play it. Send them on their way. ”
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