readytorunbook Chapter 272 Uncovering the Plot Behind It
Chapter 272 Uncovering the Plot Behind It
Chapter 272 Uncovering the Plot Behind It
Zhuang Yu's eyes were as sharp as a hawk's. While fighting the Blood Shadow Assassin, he spared a sliver of his divine sense to keep a close watch on the movements on the other side of Broken Soul Cliff.
The Blood Shadow Assassin's attacks were like a storm, each move carrying a sharp killing intent, aimed directly at Zhuang Yu's vital points.
However, Zhuang Yu was like a small boat adrift in turbulent waves, seemingly facing perilous situations, but in reality, he was handling them with ease.
He wielded his longsword like a dragon, its sword energy crisscrossing, deflecting the Blood Shadow Assassin's attacks one by one.
The air was thick with the stench of blood. The jagged rocks on Broken Soul Cliff and the howling wind added to the grim atmosphere.
Zhuang Yu's clothes were torn by the sword energy, revealing his strong muscles. Sweat slid down his cheeks, but he was not afraid at all. Instead, he became even more determined.
He keenly caught the fleeting panic in the Blood Shadow Assassin's eyes, and sneered inwardly. He knew he had guessed right; the Blood Shadow Assassin was indeed just a decoy, and the real killing move was yet to come!
"Trying to lure the tiger away from the mountain? Not so easy!" Zhuang Yu thought to himself.
While dealing with the Blood Shadow Assassin, he secretly mobilized the spiritual energy within the mysterious space.
A surge of pure and powerful energy flowed into his body, making him feel full of strength.
Just as the Blood Shadow Assassin launched another fierce attack, Zhuang Yu suddenly unleashed astonishing speed and power, his longsword transforming into a bolt of lightning that struck the Blood Shadow Assassin's chest!
Caught off guard, the Blood Shadow Assassin was struck by the sudden attack, letting out a scream as his body flew backward and crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out blood.
"The leader is mighty!"
"The alliance leader's magical power is unparalleled!"
Upon seeing this, the alliance members cheered, their morale soaring.
The Blood Shadow Assassin, lying on the ground, struggled to get up, only to find that he couldn't move. He looked at Zhuang Yu in horror. Zhuang Yu slowly walked up to him, looked down at him, and a cold smile appeared on his lips: "I told you, your conspiracy will not succeed."
The Blood Shadow Assassin's eyes were sinister as he gritted his teeth and said, "You... who exactly are you?"
Zhuang Yu did not answer his question, but simply said, "You'll find out soon enough." With that, he turned to look at the other side of Broken Soul Cliff, his gaze deep and penetrating, as if he could see through everything.
"Old Li, how's the reinforcement of the defense line going?"
Like a wounded beast, the Blood Shadow Assassin let out a low growl. He struggled to his feet, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. An even stronger bloody aura began to surge around his body, and a tangible blood mist enveloped him, making him look like a demon from hell.
He formed hand seals, chanted incantations, and his aura surged again, clearly indicating that he had used some kind of secret technique.
"Again!" the Blood Shadow Assassin roared, and the ground beneath his feet cracked instantly. Like an arrow released from a bow, he pounced on Zhuang Yu once more.
This time, his attacks were even more ferocious, his moves even more cunning, each strike accompanied by the sound of air being torn apart, making him as unpredictable as a ghost.
The blade in his hand, enhanced by the blood mist, shimmered with an eerie light, and wherever it passed, space seemed to be sliced apart.
Upon seeing this, Zhuang Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, but there was no fear on his face.
He took a deep breath and circulated his spiritual energy to its limit, his body moving erratically like a ghost.
Faced with the Blood Shadow Assassin's relentless attacks, he no longer chose to confront them head-on. Instead, he moved nimbly through the enemy's offensive like a nimble fish, skillfully avoiding each fatal attack.
The longsword in his hand transformed into streaks of silver lightning, searching for the fleeting opening amidst the Blood Shadow Assassin's onslaught.
"Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"
The sounds of weapons clashing were as dense as a torrential rain, sparks flew everywhere, and the air was filled with the strong smell of gunpowder.
Every clash sent shivers down the spines of the surrounding air, making the watching alliance members feel a chill run down their spines.
They stared intently at the two men on the battlefield, afraid of missing a single detail.
Suddenly, Zhuang Yu's lips curled up slightly; he had finally found the Blood Shadow Assassin's weakness.
Just as the Blood Shadow Assassin's old strength had dissipated and new strength had not yet arisen, he seized this critical moment, and his longsword, like a venomous snake, instantly pierced towards the Blood Shadow Assassin's waist.
The sword strike was as fast as lightning and incredibly precise. The Blood Shadow Assassin had no time to react and could only watch helplessly as the sword pierced through his body.
"Thud!" The sound of a sharp blade piercing flesh clearly reached everyone's ears. The Blood Shadow Assassin's body jolted violently. He looked down at the sword tip protruding from his chest. He tried to raise his hand, but found himself powerless and could only kneel down in despair.
"The Alliance Leader's Divine Skill!"
Upon witnessing this scene, the alliance members erupted in deafening cheers, their faces beaming with excitement and their fear vanished completely.
Zhuang Yu once again won their respect with his strength, becoming a hero in their hearts, and his prestige rose again.
Zhuang Yu slowly sheathed his longsword. The Blood Shadow Assassin's body went limp and he collapsed to the ground, motionless.
He glanced calmly at the Blood Shadow Assassin lying on the ground, then turned around, his sharp gaze sweeping over the surrounding alliance members, and slowly began to speak: "Everyone, I have something to say..."
Zhuang Yu pointed his sword to the other side of the Broken Soul Cliff, his voice deep and powerful: "Gentlemen, this Blood Shadow Assassin is nothing but bait. His real purpose is to attract our attention!" He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone, taking in the expressions on each person's face.
"Their target is not me, but the other defenses of the spirit world!"
These words caused an uproar among the alliance members.
Old Zhang's face turned pale instantly, and his lips trembled as he said, "Alliance Leader, what... what should we do? If the other defenses are breached, the consequences will be unimaginable!" He rubbed his hands and paced back and forth, his eyes filled with panic.
Old Li stepped forward and said firmly, "Alliance Leader..."
Zhuang Yu gave Lao Li an approving look and said in a deep voice, "Lao Li, you immediately lead an elite squad to support the western defense line! Lao Wang, you take your men to the north and make sure to strengthen patrols to prevent enemy attacks!" His tone was decisive and his words were clear and logical, each order precise and powerful.
"Yes!" Old Li and Old Wang replied in unison, and turned to carry out the order.
Zhuang Yu looked around and continued, "The rest of you, follow me to reinforce the defenses of Broken Soul Cliff! We must build this place into an impregnable fortress, leaving the enemy no chance to take advantage!" His voice was like a booming bell, resounding above Broken Soul Cliff and stirring the hearts of every alliance member.
Under his command, the alliance members acted swiftly.
They moved huge stones, reinforced the city walls, and repaired the formations. Everyone was full of fighting spirit and seemed tireless.
On the Cliff of Broken Souls, the originally somewhat loose defenses quickly became tight and solid under Zhuang Yu's command.
Banners fluttered in the wind, morale was high, and a powerful aura emanated from Broken Soul Cliff, soaring straight into the sky.
As night falls, the Broken Soul Cliff is brightly lit, like a fire dragon winding and coiling along the mountain ridge.
Standing on high ground, Zhuang Yu looked down at everything below, but felt a vague unease in his heart.
He had a feeling that something was about to happen...
Suddenly, a sharp whistle pierced the silence of the night sky from afar.
Zhuang Yu frowned and gripped the longsword in his hand tightly.
"coming!"
The lair of evil forces is dark, damp, and eerily quiet.
Gui Mou's face turned ashen. He slammed the teacup in his hand to the ground, shattering it into pieces.
"Useless! All of you are useless!" he roared, his voice echoing in the empty hall, carrying a chilling pressure.
The failure of the Blood Shadow Assassin ruined his meticulously planned scheme, how could he not be furious?
"Master Ghost Strategist, Blood Shadow has done his best. Zhuang Yu's strength is probably far beyond our expectations." A man in black reported tremblingly, his body shaking slightly, afraid of angering this capricious strategist.
Gui Mou took a deep breath, trying to calm the anger in his heart.
He knew that now was not the time to assign blame; the most urgent task was to find a way to salvage the situation.
"Pass down the order: intensify the attack! Break through the spirit realm's defenses at all costs!" he said.
With the Ghost Schemer's order given, the attacks of evil forces surged toward the spirit world like a tidal wave.
The once peaceful spirit world instantly transformed into a living hell.
Flames soared into the sky, shouts of battle were deafening, and the pungent stench of blood filled the air, making people nauseous.
Parts of the spirit world began to suffer severe damage; houses collapsed, the earth cracked, and the once bustling city scenes became devastated.
The alliance members fought valiantly and resisted desperately, but faced with the overwhelming tide of enemies, they gradually felt powerless.
Fear and despair began to spread among the crowd, and everyone's face was filled with exhaustion and anxiety.
"Leader, this can't go on! We can't hold on much longer!" Old Zhang's voice trembled slightly. His armor was tattered, blood flowed from his wounds, and his face was covered in dust and blood.
Zhuang Yu stood on the city wall, his eyes sharp as he watched the situation on the battlefield.
His expression was solemn, but his mind was unusually calm.
He keenly observed the enemy's attack route and discovered that they were not without order, but rather exhibited a peculiar pattern.
Each time the enemy attacks, they choose to launch attacks from three directions simultaneously, and there seems to be some kind of connection between these three directions.
“Their attack route… is predictable!” Zhuang Yu suddenly spoke, his tone low and powerful, immediately silencing the somewhat panicked alliance members around him, who all turned their gazes to him.
"What pattern?" Old Li asked eagerly.
Zhuang Yu pointed to three marks on the map and said slowly, "These three points are always the focus of their attacks, and..." He paused, his eyes flashing, as if he had thought of something.
"These three points form a triangle!"
"A triangle?" Old Li and Old Zhang exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of doubt in each other's eyes.
Zhuang Yu did not explain, but stared intently into the distance, his eyes gleaming.
A bold idea was slowly forming in his mind, an idea that could turn the tide of the battle.
"Pass down the order: assemble all elite troops and prepare..." Zhuang Yu paused, a confident smile playing on his lips, "to launch a preemptive strike!"