Chapter 173: The Confrontation
Chapter 173: The Confrontation
Anyone with a sound mind could tell that something was amiss with City Lord Zuo Dan.
Despite his body's decay, with putrid muscles turning into maggots and his innards ceasing to function, a formidable and eerie life force pulsated within his lifeless flesh.
This aura,
was subtly influencing those around him.
"Be careful!"
The shell at Matthew's waist trembled rapidly, "Look at your arm."
"My arm?" Matthew instinctively lowered his head, only to see the muscles in his left forearm twitching uncontrollably. A winged creature resembling an eagle emerged from it and flew away.
"Ugh..."
His stomach churned, and he bent over to vomit. To his horror, the vomit was filled with maggots.
The world before his eyes began to blur.
"The will of the Demon God is influencing your consciousness and body. Don't forget the bloodline magic I taught you."
The shell's voice was urgent, "Bloodline magic can resist the changes in your body to some extent, but as for your mind..."
"It's just a Demon God's minion, and although its rank is high, its power is not strong in this world. You won't be greatly affected in a short time, but that may change over a longer period."
Matthew hurriedly activated his bloodline magic, suppressing the restlessness within him, but his face remained filled with horror.
The Demon God...
was this terrifying?
On the other side,
Zuo Dan, who had been walking steadily, suddenly stopped and turned to face the crowd slowly surrounding him.
"What do you seek here?"
His figure was not only corpulent but also towering.
It was said that all the Dukes' bloodlines shared a common trait—an extraordinary physique.
Zuo Dan stood at a height of four meters, resembling a moving two-story building exuding an intense aura of intimidation.
He scanned the crowd, and his voice rumbled like thunder in their ears, "Seeking wealth?"
"The room on the left is filled with countless gold."
"Seeking power?"
"The room on the right contains artifacts, rare creatures, and corpses of exotic beasts, along with various battle techniques and even holy techniques."
"Or..."
"Seeking immortality!"
He stretched out his arms and raised his head, "In this world, many people once believed in the Moon Goddess, but few received her blessings."
"Now!"
"As long as you worship the Omniscient Overlord, you will obtain everything you desire."
"Wealth, women, power..."
"Everything!"
"Clop..." The footsteps in the arena suddenly halted, and many people stopped in their tracks, looking at each other in confusion.
"Don't listen to his nonsense," the Second Elder stepped forward, "Demon Gods are masters of deception!"
"Demon God?" Zuo Dan turned his head, and a sinister smile appeared on his terrifying face, "What do you mean by Demon God?"
"The so-called 'gods' are killing this world, while the Demon Gods are the hope for all living beings."
"Moreover..."
"You are at the closest point to the gods right now, and they will witness your devotion and faith."
"Yes!" Someone spoke in a daze, "The Demon God is also a god, the... true god!"
God,
was a distant and mysterious term.
Even the mention of a Demon God would evoke reverence and suppress any thoughts of resistance.
Especially under the influence of the Demon God's power, many people's eyes showed signs of struggle, and their arms holding weapons trembled slightly.
"Attack!"
Aria's beautiful eyes narrowed, "Kill him!"
If they waited any longer, even those who had left the City of Death might turn against her.
"Bang!"
The ground beneath the Blood Knight shattered, and a red beam of light shot towards Zuo Dan at an astonishing speed.
First Circle Late Stage!
With a burst of power slightly stronger than the Second Elder.
"Mavia's Vassal!"
Zuo Dan lowered his head, looking at the approaching figure. The flesh on his chest wriggled, and numerous hands reached out from it.
His body seemed capable of growing an infinite number of hands, clearly a gift from the Demon God.
Each hand formed a seal, facing the Blood Knight.
"Bang!"
The force of the impact sent the Blood Knight flying back, and he tumbled twice before stabilizing his stance.
Everyone's faces changed.
The Blood Knight was the most powerful among them, yet he couldn't withstand even a single move from Zuo Dan.
The rest were even less capable!
Karl, on the other hand, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Zuo Dan was strong!
But ultimately, he couldn't break through the world's restrictions, remaining within the First Circle Late Stage, at most reaching the peak of the First Circle.
Despite his unique Holy Technique and peculiar physical state, the sheer number of opponents seemed to overwhelm him.
"Holy Law!"
The Second Elder held a sword in one hand, and a radiant holy light shone around him. With a flash, he appeared beside Lord Sundan.
The sword's radiance intensified.
"Boom!"
The palm print and sword light collided, causing the Second Elder to retreat, and even Lord Sundan struggled to maintain his balance.
Hmm?
Karl raised an eyebrow.
"He fears the holy light!"
But Black Sword Melia quickly reacted, and with a light step, she disappeared from her original spot.
Her skill in concealing her presence was exceptional; even Karl would have struggled to detect her in advance.
The long-absent Ana also appeared, charging towards Lord Sundan with a greatsword in hand.
The chaos had begun.
"So..." Karl wasn't in a hurry to take action; instead, he scanned the entire hall:
"Where is the Great Divine Favor of the City Hall?"
"Huh?"
As he was about to take a step when a sudden flash appeared before him, and he was pulled into a pitch-black illusion once more.
"I think Lord Sundan is right."
The Masked Knight's eyes flickered:
"Humans have never truly been free. What's the point of giving up freedom for divine blessings?"
"You seem to know exactly what you want." Karl stopped and nodded:
"But unfortunately, you can't see what you're capable of?"
The Legendary Knight might be powerful outside, but in front of him, he seemed inadequate, despite his unique abilities.
"I know I'm no match for you."
The Masked Knight grinned:
"Fortunately, I have no intention of fighting you."
As he spoke, his figure flashed, and he disappeared from the spot.
Instead, Karl stumbled, his body staggering as he looked at the thing that had appeared beside him.
"Hunter Hound?"
A creature that resembled a wolf but looked more like a domestic dog appeared in the hall, baring its teeth and growling as it pounced.
The hound's appearance was unremarkable, but its speed was astonishingly fast, catching Karl off guard.
Pounce!
Bite!
Shake!
In three swift moves, Karl was knocked off balance again.
...
"Look!"
As Matthew regained his senses and retreated from the battlefield, the shell at his waist trembled again:
"Those three dogs!"
"What is it?" Matthew turned towards the voice, and his eyes widened:
"So strong!"
Three hounds had appeared in the hall, charging towards the dense crowd.
Their speed was incredible, their bite force terrifying, and their durability was beyond comprehension.
Even a Great Knight couldn't withstand a bite from these hounds.
"These three hounds carry Demigod bloodlines. If you can refine them, you can reach the third rank without needing to modify your body."
The shell's voice trembled with excitement:
"Only here could such an opportunity arise!"
"Uh..." Matthew licked his dry lips:
"Do you think I can beat them?"
In his line of sight, the three 'dogs' were visibly clearing the hall of their targets.
Then,
They charged towards Karl!
Matthew's eyes lit up.
...
"What the hell is this?"
Karl kicked a hound away, his brow furrowing:
"There's no Three-Dog Godslayer here..."
But the hounds' strength was undeniable, and the bronze body was in imminent danger.
He raised his hand.
A giant hammer appeared in his grasp.
Angel's Spear!
Smash!
Countless hammer shadows rained down from above, striking Karl's surroundings indiscriminately.
"Boom!"
"Puff!"
The immense force blasted the three hounds into corpses and shocked the Masked Knight.
"Trying to escape?"
Karl's figure flashed, appearing behind the Masked Knight. The giant hammer, enveloped in terrifying power, swept across the waist.
"Boom!"
The Masked Knight's body shattered under the impact, turning into a shower of blood.
At the same time.
A sinister, cold aura locked onto Karl.
"Whoosh!"
Lord Sundan, four meters tall, appeared before him, his hands forming intricate seals, attacking from all directions.
Danger!
For the first time since entering the Twelve Star Palace, Karl truly felt threatened.
"Smash!"
The Gravity Hammer was unleashed.
(End of Chapter)
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