Chapter 455: The Hunt for the Zero Organization

Chapter 455: The Hunt for the Zero Organization

In a chaotic Mystic Realm, Lu Hai Kong sat atop a massive boulder. Within him, two forces clashed fiercely.

To be precise, it was more of a hunt, cornering Lu Hai Kong's power into a desperate struggle. His power, borrowed from the Zero Organization, was being reclaimed, and it was challenging for him to resist.

But his resistance was feeble. Lu Hai Kong's strength, derived from the Zero Organization, was now being taken back, and it was nearly impossible for him to hold them off.

Yet, despite the odds, he refused to give up. He couldn't bear the thought of losing to the Zero Organization.

If he lost, what would happen to his wife? For her sake, he would fight to the very end.

"You find this reason laughable, but it's why I struggle against you!" Lu Hai Kong's thoughts were clear to the Zero Organization, as they were one entity.

The more he understood Lu Hai Kong's intentions, the more the Zero Organization scorned him.

"You know what I've been striving for these past hundred years, don't you?" the Zero Organization asked.

"My foolish mistake long ago turned a once-perfect world into the shattered state it is now. These hundred years have been dedicated to collecting fragments and rebooting the world, returning it to its original state!"

"Once the world is restored, my sins can be redeemed. People won't have to live in constant fear of being erased by powerful beings. They can live with dignity, sleep in spacious classrooms, lounge on sofas, and do whatever they please.

They won't have to worry about being killed by their summoners for a mere glance. Isn't that world better than the current one? Won't they be happier?"

"Am I wrong in my efforts to return everyone to that utopia? Tell me, where have I gone wrong? Why do you hinder me, especially with such a ridiculous reason? You've been nothing but my substitute, and now you..." The Zero Organization's words trailed off.

Lu Hai Kong calmly struck at the heart of the Zero Organization, "You're willing to do anything to return to the past, but isn't that reason just as laughable?"

The Zero Organization was stunned, momentarily silenced. Then, they unleashed a full-scale attack, overwhelming Lu Hai Kong's final defenses.

A thunderous boom echoed within Lu Hai Kong's mind, like the tolling of a bell, causing him to close his eyes.

The next moment, Lu Hai Kong opened his eyes, but it was no longer him. The Zero Organization had taken over, becoming the new Lu Hai Kong.

"The final obstacle is gone. Now, nothing can stop me!" Lu Hai Kong, or rather, the Zero Organization, stood up from the black stone.

As he rose, the surrounding chaos dissipated, revealing the true nature of the stone—it was a block of ice. Within the ice were two figures: Li Ruyu and Li Wu's sister.

The Zero Organization frowned and waved his hand, turning the ice block into powder, erasing Li Ruyu and, in a way, his connection to Li Wu. With this act, the Zero Organization left the enigmatic Mystic Realm and returned to the Alliance.

Eager to restore the world to its former state, the Zero Organization headed straight for the Crypt upon returning to the Alliance.

"Lord Zero!" Tie Hong instinctively stood and bowed respectfully at the sight of Lu Hai Kong.

The Zero Organization ignored the gesture and strode towards the center of the altar, specifically towards the jade-like figure of Li Wu.

"After over a hundred years, I finally see you again!" The Zero Organization gently caressed Li Wu's face, treating him like a rare treasure.

No, it wasn't just like that; it was exactly that.

Having absorbed all the gateway fragments, Li Wu had, in a sense, become the gateway itself—an invaluable, rare treasure.

With Li Wu, the Zero Organization possessed the gateway, and their century-old wish was within reach.

"Not quite, I still need to make some preparations," the Zero Organization said, realizing they weren't quite there yet.

Lu Wu is still of no use to me right now; I still need to complete the final step!"

The Zeroer said, grabbing Lu Wu and waving his hand, tearing open a rift.

An overwhelming amount of holy light seeped through the rift.

Indeed, on the other side of this rift was the homeland of Lu Wu's final summon beast, the Holy Angel Sanctuary, a place no one had ever entered.

The last condition needed to activate Lu Wu's gateway was inside.

The Zeroer tore open the rift forcefully, violently opening the gateway to the Holy Angel Sanctuary.

The moment the gateway was opened, the angels within the Holy Angel Sanctuary instantly sensed the rift's presence, and the surrounding angels immediately gathered to investigate.

Yes, to investigate.

At this moment, the angels were simply coming over to check what was going on, curious about the unusual energy fluctuation in their world.

The angels who approached had curious expressions on their faces, looking like innocent deer.

However, as soon as they arrived, an indescribably terrifying force erupted.

This force obliterated them, turning these innocent-looking angels into droplets of golden liquid, which the Zeroer then poured into Lu Wu's body.

At the same time, within the Holy Angel Sanctuary.

Ellya, her father, and her mother's faces changed.

Sensing the intrusion, they immediately rushed to the location of the rift.

They hurried as fast as they could, but they were still a step too late.

When they arrived, over a hundred angels around the rift had already been slaughtered.

Seeing this, Ellya's father and mother were enraged.

"I sensed a powerful presence here from the beginning, but I didn't expect it to be two demigods, almost on par with deities. Not bad, killing you two should be enough to meet the conditions."

The Zeroer said, extending his hand and gripping the air toward the enraged father and the Holy Angel Queen.

A shadow of a palm appeared out of nowhere, enveloping the two angels.

The moment the palm enveloped them, the Zeroer's true strength was revealed.

Their strength was on par with Ellya's father and mother, all at the demigod level.

But despite being at the same level, the gap in strength between the three was immense.

The first two had barely reached this level, while the Zeroer was at the peak of this level.

A single grip from the Zeroer placed immense pressure on Ellya's parents.

They struggled to release holy light, forming a golden barrier around them, hoping to resist the grip.

But their desperate resistance was futile against the Zeroer.

With a slight increase in force, a crisp sound of shattering echoed.

They couldn't withstand it!

At this moment, the two demigod-level powerhouses clearly understood.

They couldn't withstand the Zeroer's attack.

If this continued, they would be finished.

Just as they were filled with panic and despair, a sudden 'crack' sounded.

The massive hand that was about to crush them shattered into pieces.

"What's going on?"

The two angels were stunned, then quickly reacted and looked toward the Zeroer.

At that moment, behind the Zeroer, Iron Hero, who had been standing quietly like an ornament, now held a long sword, which he had thrust through the Zeroer's body.

It was this sword that had saved the two angels.

Pierced by the sword, the Zeroer was momentarily stunned.

When he came to, realizing what had happened, his reaction was different from that of a typical victim.

He didn't try to escape from Iron Hero's attack or retaliate with a slap to kill him. Instead, he slightly turned his head to look at Iron Hero, his eyes narrowing.

"You've surprised me!

You managed to use the gateway's power to conceal your presence, striking silently and directly at my energy point. Fast, accurate, and ruthless.

You interrupted my attack with a single strike, very impressive. However, I'm curious.

Who gave you the courage to attack me?"

Behind him, Iron Hero's face was pale, his eyes flickering, and his entire body, including the arm holding the sword, was trembling.

He couldn't respond to the Zeroer, but someone else did.

"I did!"

With these simple three words, the chapter ends.

A figure emerged slowly from the tear in the fabric of reality, created by the Zeroer. The Zeroer's expression turned to one of surprise as he recognized the person before him. According to his memories, this individual should have been dead, killed by his own hands.

But to his astonishment, not only had this person survived, but they had also turned his own follower against him and now stood defiantly in his presence. This only deepened the Zeroer's surprise and confusion.

"How did you manage to turn him against me? And who gave you the courage?" the Zeroer asked.

The figure who had stepped through the tear, Zhang Yunyi, smiled gently. "It's not that I turned him against you, but rather, you pushed him away. You never gave him a chance to live. Once you restart the world, only you will survive. Everyone else, including him, is destined to perish."

Zhang Yunyi continued, "When he realized his inevitable death, how far do you think he was from betraying you? All he needed was the courage to do so."

"As for your question about courage," Zhang Yunyi paused, narrowing his eyes. In the next instant, an ancient figure materialized behind the Zeroer, and with a swift backhand slap, they sent the Zeroer flying, still impaled by the longsword.

As the Zeroer was launched into the air, countless beams of light formed pillars, trapping him in place. Simultaneously, a pure black longsword appeared, piercing the light pillars and sealing the Zeroer within.

The light pillars transformed into a prison, and from within, a barrage of unmanned, camera-like cannons aimed at the Zeroer. In the next moment, a series of anti-matter cannons fired upon the Zeroer.

Within seconds, three Demigod-level powerhouses appeared, unleashing a wave of attacks on the Zeroer.

The Zeroer recognized them; they were the founders of the Holy Covenant Alliance, the Shadow Council, and the Science Alliance. All three had been under his care, and he believed they should have been dead. Their sudden appearance caught him off guard.

The Zeroer's expression turned grave as he realized the situation. His concern wasn't with the three powerhouses before him, but with the knowledge that if these three had appeared, there was one more who should be present.

And indeed, as the Zeroer's tension rose, a force of destruction erupted around him. The previous attacks from the Demigods had barely scratched him, but this destructive power tore his arms apart.

At that moment, Li Wujie, the Supreme Leader of Elder Mountain, stepped forward. With his arrival, all the highest-ranking members of the Alliance had assembled.

The Zeroer understood that this was a conspiracy against him. These individuals had allowed him to plot and scheme, waiting for this moment to strike and deliver a fatal blow. And Zhang Yunyi, the woman, seemed to have played a significant role in this plot.

"Zeroer, you've wreaked havoc on the Alliance for over a century," Li Wujie began. "Countless lives have been torn apart, and cities have been destroyed because of you. Your Zero Organization is filled with evil, and now you even seek to destroy the world. You deserve to die!"

"You've caused enough chaos for a hundred years. Today, you will finally face the consequences!"

"Regardless, you won't escape this Mystic Realm alive. Holy Angels, we ask for your assistance in eradicating this demon!" Li Wujie appealed to Iliya's parents, who exchanged glances, hesitated briefly, and ultimately joined forces with Li Wujie and the others.

The Zeroer found himself in a perilous situation, surrounded by six Demigod-level powerhouses, his arms disabled, and the possibility of death looming. Yet, amidst this danger, the Zeroer remained remarkably calm. "It seems you've wanted me dead for a long time. Well, if you can do it, then come and get me!"

The four powerhouses exchanged determined glances and wasted no time in attacking. In an instant, the six Demigods unleashed a terrifying onslaught upon the Zeroer...

(End of Chapter)

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