On the Stone Gate (Super Large Chapter, Please Vote)

Chapter 865: On the Stone Gate (super large chapter, Please Vote)

Boom—

With a violent roar, layer upon layer of shadows separated from behind the hunched figure. They wore identical hoods, their bodies gaunt and thin, wielding enormous scythes that resembled shadows themselves.

"Ah—"

Piercing howls echoed through the silent darkness. These surging Black Shadows flew through the air like crows as a howling wind swept past the still-burning torches on either side.

With a soft pop, the blazing torches abruptly went out, and the entire world once again sank into deep darkness.

The ghostly green lantern spread its cold radiance, like a tiny ring encircling a patch of illuminated ground.

"Stay behind me."

He Ao narrowed his eyes slightly, ignoring the howls echoing around him. He stepped forward and plunged directly into the darkness ahead.

Kavina immediately stepped forward and followed behind He Ao, while Como moved forward alongside her.

The bright ghostly green light shone into the darkness, sweeping over the ground like a moving spotlight as they advanced rapidly.

"Ahhh!!!"

Accompanied by a piercing shriek, a Black Shadow suddenly burst from the darkness and lunged at He Ao.

He Ao raised his sword in an upward slash, instantly severing the Black Shadow's body.

Decayed white bones scattered beneath the light in an instant, then fell back into the darkness.

They resembled undead, but were not entirely undead.

These Black Shadows were stronger than those that had attacked He Ao outside. Their overall offensive power had reached C-rank, but their defenses were extremely weak. However, due to their spiritual nature, ordinary physical weapons would likely do little damage to them.

Fortunately, He Ao had extensive experience dealing with spiritual monsters. The moment he saw these flying Black Shadows, he directly covered the Bone Sword with divine consciousness.

Divine