Chapter 422: Death's Scythe

Chapter 422: Death's Scythe

The Necromancer's Secret Realm

After rescuing Jiang Yueling in Jiangnan, Li Wu opened the Gate of the Undead and brought her back to the realm of the dead.

"What is this place?" Jiang Yueling asked, bewildered by Li Wu's secret realm.

Li Wu was about to answer when a dragon's roar suddenly echoed, and a golden dragon emerged from Li Wu's body. It swiftly swung its tail, sensing the location of the little skeleton, and flew in that direction.

Hahah, Li Wu's other summoned beast, also curious, poked its head out and called out to Li Wu before following the golden dragon.

Among Li Wu's three summoned beasts, only the Celestial Cloud Sword remained still, disliking the atmosphere of the realm.

On the other side, Li Wu, unaffected by the dragon's tail, stood up and casually answered Jiang Yueling's question.

"You can stay at my place for now. If you have any needs, just let me know."

After making brief arrangements for Jiang Yueling, Li Wu flashed away, chasing after the little golden dragon.

He wasn't seeking revenge for the tail swipe; he wanted to observe the little dragon and the skeleton.

Speaking of which, he hadn't had a good look at their attributes yet.

Additionally, Li Wu was curious about their progress in leveling up.

How did these two little ones, along with Hahah and the Celestial Cloud Sword, manage to advance at the same time?

One or two coincidences might be plausible, but four together was more than mere chance.

There was definitely something fishy going on.

Following the golden dragon, Li Wu quickly caught sight of the little dragon and skeleton. Before him, their attributes became visible.

...

Name: Five-Clawed Golden Dragon

Power: 1-Star (Epic)



Quality: Epic High-Grade (Enhanced)



Epic Power: Divine Dragon Bloodline (Enhanced)



Innate Skill: N/A

Description: Well, there's not much to explain. Figure it out yourself.

...

Name: Death Sovereign

Power: 1-Star (Epic)



Quality: Epic Low-Grade (Enhanced)



Epic Power: Death Thunder (Enhanced)



Companion Equipment: Mysterious Bone Staff (Legendary), Little Skeleton Phone (Legendary), Death's Scythe (Epic)



Innate Skill: N/A

...

After examining the attributes of the two little creatures, Li Wu's attention immediately focused on the Death's Scythe.

"Where did this thing come from?" Li Wu emerged, demanding the origin of the scythe.

His appearance made the golden dragon turn its head, looking rather unhappy to see Li Wu.

On the contrary, the little skeleton was delighted and, upon noticing Li Wu, abandoned its two companions to leap into Li Wu's arms with a 'slap.'

(Li Wu, Li Wu, the little skeleton has become so powerful! It can beat Dudu now!)



Indeed, the little skeleton's words successfully dampened Li Wu's mood.

Li Wu didn't respond to this statement. He calmed himself for a moment and then continued to question the skeleton about the origin of its scythe.

(Well?) The skeleton turned to look at the scythe in its hand and proceeded to explain the origin of the weapon in detail.

After listening to the skeleton, Li Wu's eyebrows furrowed.

"This is so blatant!" Li Wu exclaimed, implying that the skeleton's power increase was aided by someone.

As for who that person might be, Li Wu had his suspicions.

It could be the legendary Zeroer or Zhang Yunyi.

Li Wu felt the latter was more likely.

Thinking carefully, the little skeleton and baby dragon had left Dudu's side, and she couldn't have been unaware of it.

She didn't take any action and even seemed to intentionally let them go, which might be one of the reasons.

Regarding Dudu, Li Wu became increasingly certain that she and Zhang Yunyi had a deep collaboration.

"So, why did she choose to die at this particular moment?" Li Wu felt that the woman was trying to avoid him.

But why?

Without sufficient intelligence, it was difficult for Li Wu to guess.

"Now, I can only hope that Elder Seventy-Two has some leads!"

Before returning, Li Wu had a conversation with Jiang Yueling.

She was mostly clueless.

If it were someone else, they might think Jiang Yueling was pretending to be ignorant. Pang Dudu and Zhang Yunyi, one growing under her nose with close cooperation, and the other having set his sights on her.

Given Jiang Yueling's position, it was odd that she knew nothing, and she wasn't foolish!

However, Li Wu didn't have many doubts about Jiang Yueling because he knew his godmother was a bit simple-minded.

So, Li Wu could only hope that Elder Seventy-Two and Zhang Chunyu would have some progress.

"Additionally, I originally wanted to bring Qingzi back and settle her in this secret realm, but since someone was able to lure Xiao Skull away from here, it proves that this place isn't absolutely safe.

In that case, we'll hold off on finding Qingzi for now.

I currently don't have the energy to take care of her, and the Necromancer's Secret Realm also requires a strict security and realm system."

This was Li Wu's current hideout, and regardless, security had to be tightened.

Speaking of which, Li Wu suddenly remembered a guy named Pismis whom he had captured not long ago.

That guy seemed to have a knack for reconnaissance.

"Let Seventy-Two try it out, if he truly has the skills, then let him design a plan. I'll make some adjustments later."

After that, Li Wu brought Xiao Skull and the others back to the base.

Li Wu inquired about Seventy-Two's situation, handled some Zero Organization matters, and while assigning some tasks to Seventy-Two, he opened the Necromancer's Gate and left the secret realm.

He hadn't forgotten that there was another guy waiting for him to kill.

...

8th District.

Feng Xiu's hideout.

At this moment, Feng Xiu's face was particularly unpleasant.

On one hand, it was because his injury hadn't been resolved yet.

On the other hand, it was also because various things hadn't been going well for him lately.

The recovery ceremony, the encirclement and suppression against Li Wu, the trip to Jiangnan, and the phone call not long ago.

Each and every one of them, not a single one was smooth for him.

Especially the one just now.

Those 36 Disciples were the only few cards he had in his hand now.

He seized the opportunity of Zhang Yunyi's death to use this card, wanting him to play a role in bringing Jiang Yuexing back. Who knew his luck was so 'good' that he ran into Li Wu, now the 36 Disciples were gone, and he himself was humiliated by Li Wu.

Thinking of Li Wu's words just now, Feng Xiu felt like his heart had a bomb planted in it, and his whole person was about to explode.

'An ant from a year ago has grown to the point of humiliating me?

Good, very good!'

'Ding!'

As Feng Xiu raged, a token at his waist began to tremble.

Feng Xiu raised his eyebrows, and quickly adjusted his emotions, transforming his boundless anger into a calm and collected state in a very short time.

'Elder, have you arrived?

My ceremony is almost ready, now I just need your material, so you better hurry up.'

'The things you need I have prepared almost.

I can come over soon, are you still in the base?'

'Yes, still!'

'Okay, I'm coming!'

After a brief call, both sides hung up, and their expressions changed differently.

Lin Jian Ying slightly frowned, while Feng Xiu's expression turned from a spring breeze to a sinister grin.

And both sides sent out a message after hanging up the communication.

'Elder Five is coming, you should also prepare to come over.'

'He's still in the base, I'm going to check the situation.'

'Okay!' 2

Both sides responded, and both sides started their actions.

Half an hour later, Lin Jian Ying's figure appeared in Feng Xiu's base.

'Fifth Lord!'

Feng Xiu's 13 Disciples greeted him first.

Lin Jian Ying looked at the 13 Disciples behind him, and frowned.

'Where's Elder Four?'

'The Fourth Lord's old injury has recurred, he can't come to greet you, please forgive the Fourth Lord.'

'Seems like he's heavily injured!

I wonder if he's close to death or not.'

Lin Jian Ying coldly expressed his dissatisfaction, and the 13 Disciples in front of him didn't dare to say a word, standing quietly as a decoration.

'Let's go, lead me to him!'

'Follow me!'

13 Disciples respectfully led Lin Jian Ying deeper into the base.

Not long after, Lin Jian Ying's eyebrows furrowed.

'This path isn't right, is it? It's not the same as last time, and the surrounding environment is different too.'

'The base underwent major repairs, wasn't it because of the last ceremony? Elder Four reflected on his pain and thought it wasn't wise to hold the ceremony outside, so he prepared to do it inside.'

'But Elder Four's courage isn't that small, is it?'

'Elder Five is joking.'

13 Disciples were terrified to continue this topic, lowering their heads and leading Lin Jian Ying in silence.

Action: As Li Jianying observed his surroundings, his brows furrowed slightly, and without uttering a word, he followed 13 to the center of the base, which was also Feng Xiu's location.

Upon seeing Feng Xiu, the latter's eyes lit up, and he rushed forward with an excited expression.

"Old Five, you've finally arrived! You've really caused quite a stir this time!"

"It's a bit troublesome, but not unbearable. After all, there's no other choice now!"

Li Jianying smiled and approached Feng Xiu.

"What do you mean?" Feng Xiu asked, puzzled.

"Pfft!"

A soft sound was followed by a surge of pain. Feng Xiu looked down and saw his heart pierced by a hand.

"Old... Old Five, what are you..."

Over the years, Li Jianying had endured many hardships, and he was no longer the naive boy who had been deceived by a tree hole and cheated of his love.

He had become extremely experienced and decisive.

When it was time to act, he did so without hesitation, not giving Feng Xiu a chance to speak. With a swift move, he tore Feng Xiu's body apart.

This action startled the nearby 13.

Fortunately, 13 had also experienced many trials, and he reacted swiftly, attempting to retreat. But as he moved, a goblin appeared, blocking his path.

At the same time, Li Jianying turned and waved his arm, piercing 13's heart with his arm covered in Feng Xiu's blood.

Li Jianying's veins bulged, and as he prepared to finish off 13 with a twist of his arm, his expression changed.

"What's happening?"

Li Jianying was taken aback, and when he tried to pull back his arm, he found it restrained by a black chain that had appeared from 13's body.

Simultaneously, the remains of Feng Xiu, whom he had just torn apart, transformed into a black chain that bound his left foot.

Immediately, both chains tightened, pulling Li Jianying apart.

"Gurgle!"

The nearby goblin, upon seeing this, quickly drew a blood-colored longsword to rescue him.

At that moment, an impatient voice rang out.

"Don't get in the way!"

A black skull appeared out of thin air and bit the goblin, pinning it down.

Just then, Feng Xiu, who had seemingly been killed, reappeared not far from Li Jianying and snapped his fingers at him.

In an instant, countless black skulls materialized and rained down on Li Jianying like hail.

With his arms and legs bound by chains, Li Jianying struggled to move. He could only unleash his energy, creating a black malevolent shield to block the onslaught of skulls.

But Feng Xiu let out a cold laugh.

"Don't underestimate my preparations!"

The chains binding Li Jianying vibrated, releasing energy that disrupted Li Jianying's energy output, causing the black malevolent shield around him to shatter from the inside out.

Caught off guard, Li Jianying was struck by the hail of skulls.

After the barrage of attacks, Li Jianying was left battered and bruised.

With a smirk, Feng Xiu snapped his fingers, and three black chains appeared, binding Li Jianying's hands, feet, and head.

Despite his injuries, Li Jianying had no intention of surrendering.

Gritting his teeth, he struggled and managed to twist his body, evading the three chains.

"A beast in a cage!"

Feng Xiu showed disdain, but he wanted to see how long Li Jianying could keep this up with his hands and feet bound.

However, the next scene made Feng Xiu's smile fade.

"Crack!" Two sounds echoed.

Incredibly, Li Jianying twisted his body and forcibly broke his own hands and feet.

Freeing himself from the chains, Li Jianying, now unbound, made his first move towards Feng Xiu.

With his remaining hand, he reached for Feng Xiu's head.

"Die!"

Feng Xiu's expression changed, and he snapped his fingers. A giant skull appeared, blocking Li Jianying's path.

But Li Jianying unleashed a unique energy, tearing through the skull with his claws, and reached Feng Xiu, who was caught off guard. Just as Li Jianying was about to strike, Feng Xiu smirked.

At that moment, a commanding voice resounded.

"Sit!"

A figure appeared, punching Li Jianying and sending him flying...

(End of Chapter)

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