Zombie Frenzy
The dense footsteps were orderly, solemn, and heavy, giving the impression that they were not ordinary Cultivator gathered together, but rather like an army. Zhuge Xiang, who had been on the Battlefield, naturally sensed that something was wrong with the footsteps, but the Cultivator under the Azure Sword Sect had already spoken, and Zhuge Xiang could not stop them in time.
Waaaaah...
The figure did not answer the question posed by the Azure Sword Sect Cultivator. Instead, it made a strange sound. Immediately afterward, the crowd in the distance visibly accelerated, charging in unison like tigers descending a mountain, their momentum overwhelming.
"Prepare to meet the enemy!" Zhuge Xiang said in a deep voice, clearly sensing that something was wrong.
As he spoke, the Sword of Judgment appeared in his palm. His eyes were fixed on the approaching crowd in the distance. Looking at the Cultivator of the Azure Sword Sect, Zhuge Xiang frowned slightly. They were just staring at him in astonishment, without any sign of being on guard.
Zhuge Xiang was a veteran who had been on the Battlefield and had even commanded the Asura Sect's army. Once he gave an order, the soldiers should obey it no matter what. People like them were not qualified soldiers at all on the Battlefield.
Fortunately, Hua Lingsha reacted quickly. Although she was only at the Innate Realm, she held a Short Sword tightly in her hand and stared intently at the approaching crowd.
Soon, in a sprint, the crowd rushed up to Zhuge Xiang and his group. Judging by their numbers, there were about a hundred people. However, upon seeing their appearances, Zhuge Xiang was slightly taken aback.
Around a hundred men, clad in armor, including ten cavalrymen on horseback—a typical hundred-man squad on the Battlefield. However, their armor was rusted and tattered, their weapons completely broken, and most importantly, these soldiers were not human; they all had sharp fangs, clearly identifying them Zombie!
Zombie Centurion: One-Star Low-Grade Hairy Zombie. He is a soldier who died in battle for Six Nations. His unwillingness to return to the Underworld makes him walk again in an immortal form, attempting to restore his kingdom.
With Data Eye eyes focused on the leading cavalry, Zhuge Xiang saw their information: Zombie. These Zombie were actually soldiers from the Six Nations, born from their unyielding resentment.
"Perfect, I'll use this to test my Sword Control Technique..." The squad of a hundred Zombie was led by a mere One-Star Low-Grade Hairy Zombie. Suddenly, the Sword of Judgment in Zhuge Xiang's hand unleashed an aura of extreme strength and yang, and the flying sword shot out nimbly.
The Sword Control Technique, which increased attack power by 200% and Attack Speed by 50%, was so fast that it was difficult for the naked eye to catch it. A sword shadow circled the Zombie Centurion's neck once, and then the Centurion's head flew up, blood splattering everywhere. -20,000, decapitation, instant kill.
The Sword Control Technique severed the Zombie's neck instantly, depleting Hairy Zombie 20,000 HP in a flash. Then, the Sword of Judgment continued its swift movement, darting into the Zombie army like a serpent.
With Zhuge Xiang's cultivation at the Spell Control Stage, coupled with his ferocious Sword Control Technique, how could these Zombie be a match for Zhuge Xiang? In an instant, all one hundred Zombie were beheaded, and even the Zombie Horse under the cavalrymen were not spared.
One hundred Zombie, due to their weak cultivation, didn't gain much Experience Points, only a little over 300,000 in total, but it was better than nothing.
"The Great Elder is so powerful..." The small squad of one hundred Zombie was wiped out in an instant by Zhuge Xiang's Sword Control Technique, leaving the Azure Sword Sect Cultivator speechless and exclaiming in admiration.
Even Liu Rufang looked at Zhuge Xiang in surprise. She had never seen Zhuge Xiang use the Sword Control Technique on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking Tournament Platform that day, but how long had it been? He had learned it so quickly. Judging from his Sword Control Technique, he used it with ease, which showed that he had reached a very high level of skill. It was not like he had just learned it recently.
"Alright, let's not waste any more time. This Hundred Emperors Tomb' Tomb is fraught with danger at every turn. Cheer up and move quickly. This small team is just on patrol. If we don't hurry, we might be facing more than just a hundred or two hundred Zombie later on." Zhuge Xiang didn't seem pleased with the praise from the Cultivator of the Azure Sword Sect. As he spoke, his pace noticeably quickened.
These Zombie were transformed from the fallen soldiers of the Six Nations, and were naturally not comparable to ordinary wandering Zombie. They were arranged like soldiers in an army. These Cultivator of the Azure Sword Sect came from the Small Sect. Although their strength was not bad, they had never been on the Battlefield. In this Hundred Emperors Tomb, which was full of dangers, Zhuge Xiang was not confident that he could protect them.
As they continued their journey, they encountered numerous Zombie. Moreover, in addition to Zombie, there were even Fierce Spirit and Vengeful Spirits. This Hundred Emperors Tomb not only buried the royal families of the Six Nations, but also thousands of fallen soldiers. Over the course of thousands of years, these soldiers, driven by their unyielding resentment, transformed into Zombie and Vengeful Spirits.
The Hundred Emperors Tomb is only a few hundred miles in diameter. Normally, it would only take one or two days to travel from the edge to the center. However, due to the numerous dangers and complex terrain, it took Zhuge Xiang two full days to travel less than fifty or sixty miles.
Within just fifty or sixty miles, four of the Cultivator brought by the Azure Sword Sect have already perished. Some were torn apart by the Zombie army of Thousand-Man Unit, while others had their consciousness destroyed by the Fierce Spirit.
Zhuge Xiang, along with Su Huayu, Liu Rufang, Hua Lingsha, and three other Cultivator from the Azure Sword Sect, continued their journey. In the past two days, they had encountered Zombie and Fierce Spirit every now and then. The three Cultivators from the Azure Sword Sect all had large dark circles under their eyes and were even a little overly nervous.
It's no wonder. In this Hundred Emperors Tomb, even when resting, one must be vigilant about their surroundings. In addition, having witnessed the deaths of four companions, it's inevitable that one's mental fortitude would be weak if one had never experienced anything like this before.
Zhuge Xiang didn't pay much attention to these Azure Sword Sect Cultivator. Whether they could get through it depended on themselves. He would help them within his power, out of respect for Liu Rufang and because they belonged to the same Sect. But it was impossible for Zhuge Xiang to protect them like Guard at all times.
Rumble...
In the silent Hundred Emperors Tomb, after walking for an unknown amount of time, suddenly, a series of booming sounds came from afar, very abruptly.
"Thunder?" A Cultivator from the Azure Sword Sect exclaimed in surprise, his expression changing drastically.
"No, it's not thunder," Zhuge Xiang's face darkened.
With his Divine Sense at the Spell Control Stage, he could clearly feel the rolling Corpse Qi rapidly approaching, and the earth trembled. This was not the sound of thunder, but the sound of thousands of troops galloping.
Within the Hundred Emperors Tomb, visibility is limited, but in the distance where the sky meets the Heaven and Earth, one can see a rolling black tide rapidly approaching—a vast army of the Zombie Army. Moreover, as far as the eye can see, it is boundless, with at least Zombie Army of Over a Hundred Thousand.
"Run! Find a place to hide!" Upon seeing the Zombie Army of Over a Hundred Thousand, Zhuge Xiang's expression changed drastically, and he shouted loudly.
Even with his formidable strength, Zhuge Xiang might not be able to escape if he were surrounded by this Zombie Army. After all, once you reach the level of Hairy Zombie, you gain the ability to fly.
Without Zhuge Xiang needing to say more, seeing the Zombie Army surging in like a tsunami, these Azure Sword Sect Cultivator had already turned around in terror and ran for their lives.
What exactly happened? Why did Zombie Army suddenly appear? Zhuge Xiang was filled with doubt. Was it just because he had killed a few waves of Zombie squads? That was impossible.
Zhuge Xiang and Liu Rufang were both at the Deity Transformation stage and possessed the ability to fly. They should have had no problem escaping. However, Su Huayu, Hua Lingsha, and the other three Azure Sword Sect Cultivator were also involved. Even if they summoned the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger, it wouldn't be enough. Furthermore, carrying others would greatly reduce their flying speed, and they would still be caught up by the Hairy Zombie behind them.
Flying was impossible, but running wouldn't outrun the cavalry behind them. In the time it takes to brew One Incense Stick of tea, the Zombie Army behind them had already closed to within a thousand meters of Zhuge Xiang and the others. Upon closer inspection, it turned out that there were dozens of people fleeing in front of the Zombie Army. Judging from the appearance, the Zombie Army was actually chasing these dozens of people.
These Cultivator, both men and women, all appeared quite young. While some moved quickly amidst the Zombie Army's pursuit, others were slowly overtaken and ultimately perished under its iron hooves...
No matter how fast you run, it will eventually take a toll on your stamina. How can you compare to these immortal Zombie behind you? These Zombie never tire; their stamina is enough to make anyone despair.
The Hundred Emperors Tomb is fraught with danger, teeming with Zombie and Fierce Spirit. It is estimated that more than 4,000 Cultivator have entered, but in just the past two days, it is believed that more than half have perished. Exploration and treasures are indeed very attractive, but they all require strength.
"Hey, brothers up ahead, is there anyone at the Divine Ability Stage? We're still short one person to control the Warships," a thin man suddenly shouted from behind as he watched Zhuge Xiang and the others fleeing ahead.
"Warships?" Upon hearing the man's words, Zhuge Xiang frowned slightly.
Facing this Zombie Army, having a Warships flying in the air is indeed a good idea. However, Warships are heavy and have almost no maneuverability. Among the 100,000 Zombie, there are definitely a lot of Hairy Zombie. It is impossible to rely on a single Warships. Otherwise, Zhuge Xiang would have had Liu Rufang bring it out long ago. Although the Azure Sword Sect is small, it can still produce Small Warships.
"At this point, only by working together can we survive. What are you still hesitating about? Do you think your physical strength can match these tireless Zombie?" The thin man behind Zhuge Xiang.
"Do you really think a single Warships can escape?" Zhuge Xiang agreed with the thin man's words, but he didn't believe a Warships could make it happen. (To be continued...)