A person and a soul met in this ethereal way; she could see him, and he could see her! In that instant, their souls resonated, and they could sense each other!
All the black blades around his body shattered in an instant, turning into ashes.
“Yunhe…” Luo Zhiheng murmured almost obsessively. Seeing his figure and his face at this moment felt like a lifetime ago.
Mu Yunhe reached out but couldn't touch her face; that fleeting moment shattered both their hearts. He was heartbroken, unable to utter a thousand words to the woman he loved. He had rushed out to protect her, using the last ounce of his soul's strength, but he had no strength left to speak, not even to offer her a smile.
Mu Yunhe's gaze was gentle, sparkling with fragmented light. He wished this moment could last forever, but he knew it was impossible. If he didn't go back now, it would be too late. He couldn't bring danger to Aheng.
Mu Yunhe's soul suddenly and rapidly retreated, carrying his body back with him. It was as abrupt and miraculous as his arrival.
"Yunhe!" Luo Zhiheng cried out sadly at Mu Yunhe's sudden departure. She chased after the rapidly departing figure, but she was too weak and fell to the ground after only a few steps, scraping her hands and feet. Even her tearful cries could not stop Mu Yunhe from leaving.
To outsiders, it appeared as if the Great Demon King had only been before Luo Zhiheng for a fleeting moment. Yet, Luo Zhiheng's reaction was far too intense. The returning Demoness and Mu Yunjin helped Luo Zhiheng up. The Demoness, able to see the soul, naturally knew why Luo Zhiheng had collapsed so violently. Mu Yunjin had already guessed; the Great Demon King wouldn't save Luo Zhiheng. It was likely Mu Yunhe who had appeared just now.
The king paused in mid-air and naturally saw what had just happened. His expression was one of shock, but even more so, heartache for the poor children.
Mu Yunhe's body reappeared in its previous position, and his soul uncontrollably returned to his body. The Great Demon King instantly regained consciousness, his face contorted with rage as he roared, "Mu Yunhe, Mu Yunhe! You can still control this body! I underestimated you! Fine, very well! Since you've forced me into this, don't blame me for showing no mercy."
The Great Demon King was clearly enraged and was already rambling incoherently about me.
Mu Yunhe was like a bolt of lightning, buried deep within his body, making it impossible for the Great Demon King to defend against. It was to be expected that he would be enraged at this moment.
Sensing what the Great Demon King was about to do, Mu Yunhe's soul was exceptionally restless. He was once again clashing with the Great Demon King's soul, unable to contain himself. Today was the day of the Great Demon King's decisive battle, and also the day of his own. If he could not completely destroy the Great Demon King today, he would perish together with him.
"Marshal, this beast is about to summon the Dark Legion. Once a large number of Dark Legion soldiers appear in the human world, innocent people will suffer terribly. I will find a way to subdue the Great Demon King's soul. Please do as I say and cooperate with me!" Mu Yunhe's voice echoed in his body.
Or perhaps it's that at this moment, Mu Yunhe is in control of this body. Mu Yunhe's face is pale, but his eyes are clear and dignified, and he looks extremely pained.
Loge was shocked but quickly recovered and nodded, saying, "Okay, I'll cooperate with you!"
What exactly happened within this body remains unknown to everyone, but Loge knows that a life-or-death battle is raging within this seemingly peaceful body, a struggle for not just a physical form, but also for the peace and tranquility of the world and its people. And for this, Mu Yunhe's decision to surface is something beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.
Mu Yunhe's body roared sinisterly once more: "Mu Yunhe, you've defied me! I will never let you go, I will never let Luo Zhiheng go! Since I can't have this world, since you all are blocking my way, then what I can't have, I will destroy! Destroy it!!"
"Marshal, you've attacked an inch of my heart!" Mu Yunhe's voice suddenly rang out again.
Loge's expression was solemn, but he did not hesitate to make his move.
Luo Zhiheng staggered over, grabbed Luo Ge's arm, her face ashen, and trembled as she asked, "Father! Is it dangerous to hit there? Will Yun He be in danger?"
Seeing his daughter like this pained Loge. A slight misstep could injure her heart. This was why he was so serious—it was far too dangerous. But he always had his reasons for dealing with the priest, and he wouldn't hesitate.
"Aheng, step back! Don't worry about it!" Mu Yunhe looked at Luo Zhiheng, whose body was already lying on the ground, not moving, but very stiff.
Luo Zhiheng clenched her teeth, watching him anxiously. She couldn't bear it! She couldn't bear it! What if there was danger? Yun He was still alive, Yun He could recover! But what if something happened to him?
Taking advantage of Luo Zhiheng's inattention, Log rushed out and accurately attacked Mu Yunhe's heart.
Mu Yunhe's body immediately collapsed, spitting out mouthfuls of black blood, accompanied by the Great Demon King's frantic and agonizing cries: "You old bastard, I'll kill you!"
The Great Demon King's gaze was dark and sinister, yet he could not move. This meant that he was currently possessing Mu Yunhe's body but could not control it.
Loge was shocked by Mu Yunhe's power, and after hearing Mu Yunhe mention several locations, he struck them without hesitation. Mu Yunhe continued to vomit blood, but it was all black blood, and the Great Demon King's voice grew more and more painful with each strike.
Luo Zhiheng couldn't bear to see Mu Yunhe like this. She held back for a long time but didn't dare to speak. She tried her best not to let her tears fall, but they just kept falling.
Suddenly, Mu Yunhe's face showed an extremely painful expression, and his whole body even convulsed. Luo Zhiheng immediately rushed over, but was grabbed by Luo Ge. At that very moment, Mu Yunhe also grabbed Luo Zhiheng's hand. Luo Zhiheng looked at him with a mixture of surprise and joy.
"Yunhe!"
Mu Yunjin's hair was disheveled, and he was panting heavily, clearly exhausted. He had his head down, so Luo Zhiheng couldn't see his expression or gaze, and called out to him anxiously.
Mu Yunhe slowly raised his head, little by little. Loge warily shielded Luo Zhiheng behind him, but Mu Yunhe was holding Luo Zhiheng's hand. Loge said, "Mu Yunhe, let go of Heng'er first. I will help you heal your injuries."
Beneath his disheveled hair, a slow, sinister smile crept across Mu Yunhe's lips, the bloodstains on them a gruesome sight. Loge's heart leaped, and he grabbed Mu Yunhe's wrist tightly. Mu Yunhe abruptly raised his head, his handsome face deathly pale, a sinister aura etched upon it. His eyes were utterly black, devoid of any light or clarity.
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553 Devastating carnage! Level 1 terror!
Updated: 2014-01-12 21:30:25 Word Count: 3392
The dark gaze held a deathly aura, a gloom symbolizing death and sin.
The moment Luo Zhiheng saw those eyes, she knew that this person was not Mu Yunhe!
Loge also found out, and immediately tightened his grip on Mu Yunhe's wrist, secretly using his internal force to try to shake him off, but he was a step too late.
The Great Demon King had clearly taken over Mu Yunhe's body again; it was unclear how Mu Yunhe was doing. In the blink of an eye, the Great Demon King retaliated, sending Log flying uncontrollably. Before anyone could react, the Great Demon King grabbed Luo Zhiheng by the neck, pulling her into his arms and quickly retreating.
In the blink of an eye, everything was reversed!
The World King charged forward with fierce attacks, but the Great Demon King disregarded everything and used Luo Zhiheng as a shield. The World King cursed the Great Demon King for being despicable and shameless, but he couldn't hurt Luo Zhiheng, and was thus constrained in every way.
Meanwhile, Luo Zhiwu led her troops from another route. The army was perfectly aligned, and their large banner bore a prominent "Luo" character. Clearly, this was the Luo family army. They had come from the city gate, which explained why Luo Zhiwu hadn't appeared earlier; she had been waiting to meet up with the Luo family army.
Loge returned with his army; the fact that they were able to enter suggests a fierce battle had taken place at the city gates. Luo Zhiwu rushed over and saw Luo Zhiheng being captured by the Great Demon King, so she spurred her horse and charged straight at him.
In an instant, the King and Luo Zhiwu surrounded the Great Demon King from both the front and the back.
"Release Heng'er!" the King roared.
The Great Demon King was now at his wit's end, driven to the brink of despair. Those humans were indeed unreliable; not a single one of them was helping him at this moment. They were probably all hiding in the shadows, waiting for him to die. If he died, he certainly wouldn't let those people get away with it.
He coldly shouted, "You traitors, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and fire your arrows to kill these rebellious scoundrels! If I die or fail, none of you will have a good outcome. Do you really think the people of the country you betrayed will accept you or forgive you? You only have one path: to firmly support my ascension to the throne."
Those hiding on the city walls trembled with fear upon hearing the Great Demon King's words, but upon reflection, they realized they weren't entirely without merit. However, they were terrified by the perilous battle below and didn't know what to do. And the soldiers with martial prowess remained motionless—what could they do?
Emperor Mu Yunchang, a shrewd man, knew this was a crucial moment and he couldn't allow others to cause trouble. So he immediately spoke loudly and authoritatively: "Listen up, you people over there! I know you've only been temporarily blinded by evil. I am not a foolish or cruel ruler. I can give you a chance to repent. But this chance depends on your own efforts. As long as you obediently surrender, I guarantee I will not take your lives, and your families will be safe as well! I am the emperor, and a gentleman's word is as good as his bond. As long as you don't remain obstinate and stop following this devil to bring ruin to your country..."
The already terrified and wavering people became even more hesitant upon hearing the emperor's words. It now seemed that the emperor's side had a greater chance of winning, after all, Loge had returned with his army, while the Great Demon King only had his group of civil officials, and it was unknown whether they could hold out.
Everyone fears death. The ministers quickly weighed the pros and cons, and finally, some couldn't withstand the pressure and prostrated themselves before the emperor. Once one person knelt, others followed suit. After all, the emperor had given them a way out; it would be foolish not to take it.
The Great Demon King's face twisted in a ferocious grin as he chuckled sinisterly, "Excellent, truly excellent! I've found just such a pair of fools, cowardly bastards who fear death. Since you are disloyal, then die! I've said it before, anyone who betrays me must die!"
Luo Zhiheng was being choked by the Great Demon King, her eardrums throbbing from his loud voice. She managed to shout with difficulty, "What have you done to Mu Yunhe? Surrender now, you can't escape, and you can't resist."
The Great Demon King hated Luo Zhiheng to the extreme. If it weren't for this woman, how could Mu Yunhe have been so crazy and recklessly fought against him? Although Mu Yunhe's soul was on the verge of death, it had also been severely injured by the mad Mu Yunhe.
"It's all your fault! It's all your fault, you vile woman! I will make you taste the bitterness of a fate worse than death!" the Great Demon King roared madly. He forcefully grabbed Luo Zhiheng's throat, a sinister light flashing in his lifeless eyes, as he muttered incantations.
Luo Zhiheng sensed something was terribly wrong. She seemed to recognize that tone and those words before, and a bad feeling welled up inside her. She shouted with difficulty, "Father, stop him! He might be summoning something terrible!"
Although Log was injured, he wasn't completely immobilized and had already rushed over. Upon hearing Luo Zhiheng's words, Log listened carefully to the Great Demon King's words, and his expression changed drastically. He quickly formed a strange knot in his hand and began chanting incantations. As he chanted, the light in Log's hand grew stronger and stronger.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
Black mist rose from the ground and emerged, gradually forming human heads and then human figures. Meanwhile, dark, continuous shapes flew rapidly from the sky, making the scene suddenly terrifying.
The Great Demon King stopped chanting and grinned maliciously, "Log, you'd better stop your divine incantation, or I'll snap Luo Zhiheng's neck right now!"
Loge abruptly opened his eyes, his incoherent words abruptly ceasing. Looking around, he sensed the omnipresent nature of the surroundings. Loge was anxious and agitated, yet he had no choice but to stop all movement. He said fiercely, "Release Heng'er, and I'll be your hostage."
"You're really willing to do anything for this daughter, but I don't need you! Who can compare to Luo Zhiheng's noble status? Mu Yunhe's most beloved woman, your most cherished daughter, the niece favored by the Silver Moon King—tsk tsk, Luo Zhiheng truly enjoys immense favor. Who else is more suitable as a hostage? As long as she's in my hands, all of you will be under my control." The Great Demon King smiled contemptuously, thinking he was a fool?
Luo Zhiheng was having trouble breathing, but she felt a slight sense of relief. Her father's words had just startled her. She would rather die than let her father suffer any misfortune because of her.
"Great Demon King, what you have done today is beyond the reach of heaven and earth. If you continue down this wrong path, you will surely meet a terrible end. I don't beg you to spare me, but please spare these innocent people. You and I both know exactly what these things are. You use such terrible demons to harm innocent people. Aren't you afraid that divine retribution will immediately befall you?" Luo Zhiheng tried to scare the Great Demon King with the threat of divine retribution. The creatures he had summoned were none other than the dark creatures that the Great Demon King had summoned three years ago.
They are difficult to kill, extremely cruel and bloodthirsty, ferocious and tyrannical, and specialize in killing living people and creatures. These things should not exist in the human world; if they do, then the human world will become a purgatory.
"Teach me a lesson? Luo Zhiheng, I'll make you see with your own eyes the innocent people dying tragically at their hands. I've said it before, if I can't have it, I'll destroy it!" The Great Demon King said coldly, his face close to Luo Zhiheng's cheek.
The appearance of these dark creatures plunged people into complete panic and terror. Terrified screams suddenly rang out in the desolate streets, which had been deserted due to the battle. People ran out in a panic, but before they could get far, they were trampled to death, lifted up and slammed to their deaths, or simply slapped to death by the giant monsters that were more than two meters tall.
Every method of death, without exception, is a gruesome and tragic one!
Disaster struck in that instant; screams and cries for help filled the air, children cried, people were terrified, and there was anger and resentment before death. The Mughal Empire was instantly filled with bloodshed and malevolence.
The ministers were utterly terrified, collapsing onto the city wall in disbelief as they stared at the monsters below. The emperor, his face grim but still managing a composed roar, "Fire! Fire arrows immediately, kill those monsters!"
The soldiers fired arrows hesitantly, knowing that if they didn't try, they might be next to die, so they kept firing. But to their despair, the arrows couldn't kill the monsters; in fact, the arrows would be deflected and broken by the monsters' hard bodies.
This scene once again plunged people into despair.
The emperor staggered along the auxiliary city wall, but at this crucial moment, a group of people rushed in from the south and behind him—the pharaohs and their guardians. They arrived hastily and urgently, cutting down even the toughest monsters along the way, requiring several blows to fall. But there were too many monsters for them to kill; they could only carve a bloody path through to reach the front.
Swarms of monsters covered the ground, instantly escalating the panic to unprecedented levels. The catastrophic spread caused the death toll to rise rapidly, even drawing the King and his entourage into the fight against the monsters. Blood splattered and covered the ancient city walls time and again, quickly forming pools of dark and crimson blood on the mottled ground. The mangled corpses of men and women, old and young, lay scattered on the ground, a stark display of terror and annihilation. This was an unprecedented level of terror!
554. Gazing deeply into each other's eyes amidst the light of their destined souls!
Updated: 2014-01-13 17:30:43 Word Count: 4619
The situation was completely out of control; this was the Great Demon King's final, devastating move. It perfectly illustrated his ruthless madness of destroying what he couldn't have. The Great Demon King was about to destroy the Mu Dynasty, and with so many people, was there truly no one who could stop this near-extinction-level slaughter? Was there truly no one who could completely eliminate the Great Demon King?!
The moisture that had gathered in Luo Zhiheng's crimson eyes gradually turned into sharp ice amidst the blood. Faintly, she seemed to hear Mu Yunhe whisper in her ear…
Heng'er, I finally have to make my final choice. Will you forgive me...?
What could make Luo Zhiheng more gratified and proud than seeing them fight side by side and give their all? A smile appeared on Luo Zhiheng's lips as she murmured, "No matter what decision you make, I will follow you to the death!"
Almost as soon as Luo Zhiheng finished speaking, she felt the Demon King's bracelet, which was holding her tightly, being flicked away by something. Luo Zhiheng was instantly thrown out by a gentle force. Before she could think, Luo Ge, who was rapidly approaching Luo Zhiheng, quickly grabbed her and flew a considerable distance away.
Luo Zhiheng did not resist, but kept turning her head to look behind her.
After days of silence, Mu Yunhe finally erupted today. He had been waiting and enduring, but if he hadn't been worried about this day and hadn't arranged for Elder Tong and others to be on high alert, ensuring that no one, not even his orders, were obeyed, the Great Demon King's antics would have succeeded.
The patience and waiting of the past few days were merely a prelude, a decision that had to be made only as a last resort. This decision was significant and resolute; once made, it would undoubtedly make Luo Zhiheng wish she were dead. Mu Yunhe had also considered and hesitated for a long time, but now that things had developed to this point, there was no reason for him to continue to hesitate.
The interests of the people and personal feelings can never be balanced. If he only cares about his own personal feelings and romantic love, even those feelings may not last. With a mortal enemy who wants to kill him and Luo Zhiheng, and a devil who wants to destroy the Mu Dynasty and seize the world, he and Luo Zhiheng will never have peace.
Since that's the case, it would be better to sacrifice himself to bring peace to the world and reassure everyone.