Chapter 1499: Subdue Them First, Then Talk
Faced with the combined assault of the six Demon Saints, Zhong Siyu could only defend passively. Initially, it was nothing; relying on her formidable strength and the unique nature of her Ghost King body, Zhong Siyu actually managed to withstand the attacks of the six Demon Saints.
However, this was only at the beginning. After enduring for a while, Zhong Siyu noticeably struggled to cope with the six Demon Saints' attacks, even showing signs of being unable to parry them.
By now, Zhong Siyu could not even think of launching an offensive against the six Demon Saints; she was barely managing to defend herself. If she didn't possess some special means to turn the tide, it was clear she would undoubtedly fall, and soon.
Once defeated, her fate would be predictable: most likely, she would suffer Soul Transformation. Zhong Siyu understood her predicament. She had considered retreating, but the thought of withdrawing without even having slain a single Demon Saint was too humiliating. Yet, if she didn't retreat, she might very well perish here today.
Just as Zhong Siyu was still hesitating whether to retreat, Yang Haoran arrived with Bai Xue and a host of other experts. This sight filled Zhong Siyu with both shock and delight, and the grimness on her face immediately intensified!
Yang Haoran had indeed sent a Communication Talisman to Zhong Siyu before rushing to the Sea Demon Alliance, but at that moment, Zhong Siyu was locked in an intense battle with the six Demon Saints, with no time to receive the talisman.
Furthermore, at their level, a casual strike could overturn mountains and seas. A battle between foes of comparable might would shake the heavens and earth, with the immense power unleashed by their colliding forces capable of distorting, even violently shattering, space itself. In such an environment, an ordinary Communication Talisman would be torn apart before it could even get close, which was why Zhong Siyu had not received Yang Haoran's talisman at all.
It was precisely for this reason that when Zhong Siyu saw Yang Haoran arrive with a host of experts, her heart swelled with both shock and delight.
While Yang Haoran and his companions' arrival brought pleasant surprise to Zhong Siyu, it brought not surprise, but rather shock and fury, to the six great Demon Saints.
At this moment, Yang Haoran's expression remained unchanged, a faint smile gracing his lips. Even upon arriving at the enemy's main stronghold, the smile never left his face.
Bai Xue's emotions had fluctuated wildly today. In a short span, her mood had shifted repeatedly. Before Yang Haoran's appearance, she had been downcast and worried; after he arrived, she became uneasy. Once Yang Haoran showed no blame and decided to handle the matter himself, her gloomy mood gradually lifted into delight.
Precisely because of this, now that she had arrived at the Sea Demon Alliance's main stronghold, she showed no hint of fear or solemnity. Instead, she had reverted to her usual enchanting demeanor, displaying not an ounce of tension, even though this was the Sea Demon Alliance's primary base.
Yang Haoran's faint smile was a habitual way of masking his true emotions. Bai Xue, however, was different at this moment; the enchanting aura she exuded wasn't to conceal her inner feelings, but rather stemmed from within her heart.
There was no longer any trace of sorrow on Bai Xue's face, but Lei Bao and Hou Yu, on the other hand, wore expressions of deep worry. In their eyes, this venture was simply too perilous. Others might not know the formidable power of these six Demon Saints, but they were intimately aware. After all, they too were Demon Saints from the heart of the Eastern Sunrise Ocean, having not only interacted with but also become quite familiar with these six. Thus, they understood the strength of these six individuals and realized just how dangerous this expedition was.
If they had a choice, they would certainly wish not to participate in this battle. Even if they had to, they wouldn't want to join so rashly, like they were now. At the very least, a battle plan should have been formulated. Yet, for this engagement, not only was there no battle plan, there wasn't even a token discussion. Such reckless action felt like deliberately running to deliver themselves into the enemy's hands. Of course, they couldn't be happy about it.
If Bai Xue had been the one to make this decision, Hou Yu and Lei Bao would certainly have tried to stop her at all costs. If Bai Xue had refused to listen, they might even have declined to participate. However, the one who made this decision was Yang Haoran, not Bai Xue. Though both felt deeply uneasy in their hearts, they dared not voice it directly, much less refuse. If they had known that Yang Haoran had a plan for this and had made arrangements, they certainly wouldn't have looked so worried.
“Hahahaha, Yang Haoran, you’ve arrived at the perfect time! If you had come any later, this lady would have had to make a run for it. These six fellows really do have some skill! ”
Yang Haoran's appearance did not cause the six great Demon Saints to cease their assault on Zhong Siyu. As Zhong Siyu parried their attacks, she burst into hearty laughter. She had originally been struggling immensely to cope with the six, but now she suddenly seemed to have taken a stimulant, becoming ferocious once more. Her transformation was, of course, due to Yang Haoran's arrival.
From Zhong Siyu's words, it wasn't hard to discern that although she was surrounded by the six great Demon Saints, she seemed quite confident in her ability to escape their grasp.
Yang Haoran did not respond to Zhong Siyu. At the same time, he had no intention of exchanging pleasantries with the six great Demon Saints of the Sea Demon Alliance, instead directly issuing orders to Bai Xue and the other five.
“Let's move! ”
Yang Haoran had originally intended to parley with the six great Demon Saints through words. If he could persuade them to surrender, that would be ideal. If not, gaining a little more time until reinforcements arrived would also be a good outcome.
But he did not do so. The reason was that his appearance had not caused the six great Demon Saints to cease their attacks. Although he had never met the six Demon Saints, and they had never met him, he certainly wouldn't believe that they were unaware of his identity as Yang Haoran. Since they knew who he was and showed no intention of stopping, it meant they had no desire to waste words with him.
In such a situation, directly persuading the six great Demon Saints to surrender was absolutely impossible. Only by engaging in a real, full-blown fight, terrifying them into submission and convincing them to yield, could a surrender be effective. Therefore, this battle was unavoidable.
Had it not been for this, Yang Haoran naturally wouldn't have wanted this great war to erupt. After all, his original intention was to gain more followers and add more strength to the Great Night Empire. Every sea demon he killed meant one less potential follower and a fraction less power for the Great Night Empire, which was not beneficial to him.
Moreover, once the war broke out, his side would also suffer sacrifices, which would equally result in losses for the Great Night Empire. Therefore, if direct persuasion to surrender were viable, he would certainly choose it. After all, unlike Zhong Siyu, he was not a bloodthirsty individual. Since direct persuasion was impossible, a great battle naturally became unavoidable.
Since he knew it was unavoidable, he bothered with no more superfluous talk. Wasted words would not only achieve little, but might also cause the other party to underestimate him, affecting the eventual surrender.
With Yang Haoran's command given, he was the first to charge towards the battle zone where the six great Demon Saints and Zhong Siyu were fighting.
“Leave the six great Demon Saints to us; you handle the others! ”
Bai Xue gave a simple instruction to her trusted subordinates and then immediately followed Yang Haoran. Hou Yu and Lei Bao exchanged glances, both seeing the helplessness in the other's eyes. Despite their profound reluctance, they still hurried to Zhong Siyu's battlefield after Bai Xue.
The leaders of the Myriad Ghost Grotto and the Iron Blood Demon Hall did not do likewise. Their strength was not yet sufficient. Although both of them were formidable, they were still too far beneath the realm of Demon Saints. Battles at that level were beyond their intervention; forcibly stepping in would not only achieve little but could easily cost them their lives.
Therefore, their targets were the experts of the Sea Demon Alliance below the Demon Saint realm. In addition, they had another task: to command the Myriad Ghost Grotto and Iron Blood Demon Hall in battle.
In the blink of an eye, Yang Haoran arrived in the area where Zhong Siyu and the six great Demon Saints were clashing. Bai Xue followed shortly, and then came Lei Bao and Hou Yu.
At the same time, a deafening roar of battle erupted from the area where Yang Haoran had previously stood. Members of the Flock of Demons Society, Myriad Ghost Grotto, and Iron Blood Demon Hall launched their offensive against the sea demons of the Sea Demon Alliance.
“All members of the Sea Demon Alliance, heed my command! Slaughter these abominable outsiders, and those traitors of our sea demon race! ”
The response was a heaven-shaking roar of battle from the sea demons!
In an instant, both the skies above and the depths beneath the Sea Demon Alliance's stronghold transformed into a bloody battlefield. Roars of battle, screams of agony, furious bellows, and the explosions from the clash of their respective techniques pierced through the clouds!
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