Chapter 146

Now even the Plague Monarch has sent out a distress signal. The Destruction Monarch knows that if he doesn't listen to me, not only will the kings not be able to find the Radiant Shards to kill me, but I'm afraid I'll be wiped out one by one.

Or were they completely wiped out by an unknown entity?

Therefore, he had to ask the King Kong Monarch to come and help him see what was going on.

But now things are better.

Looking at Xia Die, who was staring at him and whose whole body was filled with a Castorice of death and terrifying magic, and Che Huiyi, who was beating the Plague Monarch to no avail not far away, King Kong Monarch knew that he would basically not be able to leave this time.

As for escaping through the portal? They'd probably expose a weakness the moment they opened it, giving the enemy an opening.

Moreover, what makes him think the other party won't teleport?

Thinking of this, King Kong Monarch gritted his teeth. The Plague Monarch had really done him a lot of harm. Couldn't he just die quietly? Damn it, he even had to drag me down with him before he died.

However, the instinct for survival still exists. Seeing that Castorice did not make a move immediately, King Kong Monarch would not be foolish enough to launch a preemptive strike, as that would only hasten his own demise.

He certainly has the pride of a monarch, but like the Plague Monarch, they can bow down to the Destruction Monarch is stronger than them, so why can't they bow down to other powerful beings who also give them no hope of victory?

The other side isn't Radiant Shards; they weren't born independent, and they don't have any deep-seated hatred. Who would willingly risk their life if they could avoid it?

"May I ask who you are? Has Renasha (the Plague Monarch) offended you in any way?"

King Kong Monarch first bowed, and then asked.

Aside from his distinctive shawl coat, he was dressed impeccably, his hairstyle, though odd, was meticulous. He knew his tastes were heavily influenced by humans, but at this moment, that influence was just right.

The person opposite me doesn't look human, but they still have a human appearance, so I figured it wouldn't be a problem to observe some human etiquette.

Castorice didn't act immediately not because she was well-mannered, but because she was thinking about whether to give Cheng Xiaoyu an extra meal.

Although the other party was respectful, she knew that there was an irreconcilable conflict between humans and kings, so she had no desire to chat. After all, the two sides had different positions, and these kings had to be killed. Whoever appeared in front of her would die.

She wasn't worried that killing them all would cause the world to be devoid of Demon Beast and enemies, thus lowering her acceptance rate. After all, even though they died here, they would still become her loyal residents on the other side.

The rulers can create portals to upgrade Earth, so why can't she?

Besides, once you become her resident, you'll continuously provide her with recognition points. How could someone living in the Underworld not know who the Underworld's ruler is? (Cheng Xiaoyu: Isn't it me?)

Therefore, Castorice has never been in a hurry for recognition. Her Character Card, combined with this world that has no Underworld and therefore needs her to fill in the gaps in its completeness, is simply a perfect match for gaining recognition, a win-win situation where everyone gets what they need.

Seeing that Castorice remained silent and only smiled, King Kong Monarch's smile faltered somewhat, but he still continued, "You are not a resident of this world, are you? Or do you have a great fondness for humans? If you wish, you can take these humans as your followers, and we can even help you become the savior of humanity."

His voice was broadcast live to Country H. He used the most widely spoken language in the world, so even though most people in Country H couldn't understand it, a large number of others could understand it and translate it for them.

Are you sure this blond guy meant "not this world" when he said the Castorice Hunter was referring to, and not "not this country"?

They've all started treating us like family, making Castorice our savior, what are you still hoping for?

So what exactly is going on with this Castorice? Is she really not human? Or is she Demon Beast too?

[I told you so! How could she have such a bizarre ability as 'death'? Turns out she's not human at all!]

Doubts and incomprehension arose on the forum. Gao Jianli had anticipated this scene and had been preparing for it since he learned that Castorice was not human. With his nod of approval, Wu Zhenzhe immediately launched an online campaign.

[What I'm saying is, regardless of what the Castorice Hunter is, she's clearly on the side of humans now, right?]

[Then let me ask you, did the Castorice Hunter manage to clear the portal? Did she deal with the monsters that came out of the portal? Was she on the front lines fighting on Qizhou Island? Answer me! Hmm? Was she on the front lines fighting? You bunch of questioners! Answer me! Look in my eyes! Tell me why! Why, baby, why?]

The online trolls' suppression immediately quelled the doubts that had just arisen on the forum. Wu Zhenzhe breathed a sigh of relief, then nodded to Gao Jianli, and the two turned their attention back to the live stream.

When asked about her situation by King Kong Monarch, Castorice's response was simple.

"Polykeus".

"Roar!!!"

Chapter Fifty-One: The Death of the King Kong Monarch.

The temperature of the cave did not change much because of this breath, not only because the breath only lasted for two seconds, but more importantly because the Dead Dragon's breath widened the underground lair, which was originally seventy or eighty meters deep, by more than a hundred meters.

Even though the crimson and pitch-black flames had lost their source, embers still remained on the ground. The Country R hunters, who were fighting the Queen Ant, who had been enhanced by the Plague Monarch, were also shaken by this breath and almost fell due to the sudden change in terrain.

Fortunately, the Queen Ant performed poorly as well, which prevented them from encountering any problems.

'This is terrifying. Is this the monster that Goto Chairman has to watch his step...?'

The hunters in Country R couldn't help but feel fear.

In fact, such attacks are not uncommon. S-Class hunters have the ability to level mountains, and True Magic hunters are even more adept at it, especially Choi Jung-in, whose True Magic can easily blast craters hundreds of meters in diameter and forty or fifty meters deep.

But a spell like the Castorice, which starts at zero frames and doesn't require any preparation from the caster, is truly unheard of.

This is a blind spot attack from Dead Dragon standing on the ground.

"Don't get distracted! Our battle isn't over yet!"

Goto Ryuji shouted and then slashed at the Queen Ant again.

The A-Class hunter in charge of filming was standing behind Castorice at all times. He and the citizens of Country H behind him watched as Castorice created such enormous destruction with just a casual remark. It was impossible not to be shocked.

An S-Class attack is extremely rare. Even though Castorice's attack did not exceed the normal understanding of S-Class, it still had a strong visual impact on 99% of people.

Che Huiyi didn't show any expression, because this was really no big deal for her now, especially since she still had to deal with the Plague Monarch and the Ant King Bell.

As the victim who took the hit head-on, King Kong Monarch now only had half a body left.

His lower body was completely burned to a crisp, but not a drop of blood was left at the wound site. Instead, the flesh was charred by the high temperature.

His face was contorted with fear. He had dodged the attack at the last second, only getting grazed on the toes. That one instantaneous touch had cost him his lower body. If he hadn't reacted quickly and used his magic to defend himself, he would be dead by now.

Castorice did not kill him. The breath that the Dead Dragon had just exhaled was not purple but red. If it were a purple flame carrying the aura of death, then just touching it would be enough for the King Kong Monarch to go to the Yellow Springs immediately.

The reason for not killing him immediately is simple: Bell had already recovered from his fear and gone to cause trouble for Che Huiyi. If he were to kill King Kong Monarch directly, Cheng Xiaoyu would truly have nothing left.

Having severed the charred, twisted flesh, the King Kong Monarch immediately repaired his lower body, gritting his teeth inwardly but still showing a respectful expression. "It is an honor to bear your wrath. I have other important matters to attend to, and I regret that I cannot continue to accompany you."

He didn't want to stay here any longer. The other party didn't seem to have any intention of killing him, so he figured he could just leave.

Just as he was thinking this and preparing to open the portal to leave, he saw the girl opposite him pick up her scythe, jump down into the pit, and walk towards him.

"I regret to inform you, sir, that you cannot leave here."

Castorice's words were polite, but the underlying firmness caused King Kong Monarch's expression to change slightly.

"If there was anything inappropriate in what I just said, please give me a chance to explain."

King Kong Monarch was about to lose his smile. He had already sent a distress signal to Illusion Monarch possessed spatial True Magic unparalleled among all kings. Rescuing him from here and erasing his traces would be no problem.

But why hasn't anyone come to rescue him yet?

"You are enemies of humanity, so I cannot let you leave."

The girl's expression remained unchanged; in fact, her emotions had not changed at all from the beginning. "Please do not do anything unnecessary, so that your death can serve its greatest purpose."

Then, as if pronouncing his death sentence, she said, "I have already set up a barrier around here; the portal cannot reach this place."

These words made King Kong Monarch's pupils shrink, realizing that Illusion Monarch hadn't failed to rescue him, but rather that he couldn't.

Moreover, this unknown entity clearly intends to kill him.

Damn it, the Radiant Shards, or rather the Dominators, are already bizarre in their eyes, working so hard for the survival of these humans and constantly resetting time. They never expected that this unknown entity in front of them would be even more bizarre.

Despite the overwhelming aura of death emanating from him, he doesn't seem as bloodthirsty and warlike as the Shadow Monarch. Why does he act like a protector of life?

Even the King Kong Monarch was starting to suspect that the other party might have been first possessed by the Shadow Monarch, and then possessed by the Dominator and inherited the Shadow Monarch's power—an abstract situation.

What benefits do you get from protecting humanity?

"Our strength is not as simple as you think!"

Knowing that his soft approach had failed, King Kong Monarch threatened, his voice laced with bravado, "Perhaps you know, or perhaps you don't, that when Destruction Monarch and his Destruction Legion descend, no life in this world will survive!"

"The power of the Destruction Monarch far exceeds your imagination!"

Taking a deep breath, and seeing that Castorice had walked up to him but still hadn't made a move, King Kong Monarch knew that she was attracted by the topic of Destruction Monarch.

This is normal. After all, the other party is likely the one who caused Cold and Fang to lose contact. So they may have already heard about the Destruction Monarch from Cold and Fang. Now that they have just been crushed by a huge difference in strength, they can still use the Destruction Monarch as a backer. The other party will definitely be suspicious and wary of the Destruction Monarch's strength.

"He was born to destroy, and he will not spare any life other than his own men. Humans are naturally his target... But, if you join us, things will be different."

The King Kong Monarch didn't bother to think about why someone with an aura similar to the Shadow Monarch would want to defend life. As he spoke, he slowly approached the dangerous purple-haired girl, seemingly trying to show his harmlessness and sincerity as much as possible. "As long as you take humans as your followers, the Destruction Monarch will no longer attack humans. Even if you are strong, there is no need to fight, right?"

Seeing that Castorice had no reaction, he continued, "It's a simple choice, isn't it? Either you formally become enemies with the monarchs and fight to the death, causing widespread destruction, or you join us, rule this world together, and save humanity effortlessly."

He was actually lying. Even if Castorice joined, humanity would still suffer countless losses, but that doesn't matter.

"As for my suggestion..."

Seeing Castorice in thought, a dark glint flashed in King Kong Monarch's eyes. "Let's wait a little longer!"

As he spoke, his magic exploded throughout his body, and his original human form instantly transformed into a giant monster covered in black bone structure. As he transformed, one of his hands slammed towards the girl's head, but stopped when it was less than three centimeters away from her.

No, he didn't stop, he just couldn't move!?

Feeling his magical power draining away and his life force fading at an incredible speed, the King Kong Monarch's terrifying face, now transformed into a demonic form, revealed utter fear and disbelief.

Why? What did she do? Why am I suddenly going to die?

Castorice, who had been wondering when Cheng Xiaoyu would come down, was now really starting to sigh.

It wasn't that he didn't want to reward Cheng Xiaoyu for his hard work during this period; it was just that Cheng Xiaoyu simply couldn't afford the paycheck...

Chapter Fifty-Two Compilation.

Cheng Xiaoyu's perception of magic was no worse than Che Huiyi's. After sensing the sudden arrival of powerful magic that quickly disappeared, he knew that he was out of the picture.

To avoid missing out on any action, he moved even faster, killing about 60% of the monsters in the Sky Manipulation before quickly heading to the ground, leaving only his Shadow Legion to continue fighting in the Sky Manipulation. Before landing, he sent his main ground force to support the other hunters.

There was no way around it; he was truly starving. Even if he ate everything in the sky, it wouldn't be enough. Even if he added everything on the ground, it would only level him up by two at most.

Che Huiyi knew that Cheng Xiaoyu would become stronger with each battle, but she did not know that Cheng Xiaoyu's special physique required him to kill monsters. Therefore, after observing the situation for a moment after arriving underground, Cheng Xiaoyu approached the Plague Monarch.

"Can I have this?"

Cheng Xiaoyu pleaded, "Help Che Huiyi block the sharp, segmented limbs that were extending from behind the Plague Monarch."

"That's certainly possible..."

Che Huiyi found it strange. Although she initially had some prejudice against Cheng Xiaoyu, after several sparring sessions and getting to know him, she could tell that he wasn't the type to steal credit or spoils of war. However, whether it was the Swarm in the Sky Manipulation before or the Plague Monarch now, Cheng Xiaoyu had acted somewhat... excessively excited.

Thanks.

Cheng Xiaoyu knew that his performance differed from Che Huiyi's impression, but he didn't care. He made a mental note of this experience and then charged forward against the Plague Monarch's rage.

The Plague Monarch is really hot.

If it were someone like Castorice, who is much stronger than her, or someone like Che Huiyi, who is far stronger than her, discussing in front of her who would solve her problems, she would still feel a sense of desolation.

But... who are you anyway?

The Plague Monarch could tell that the man before him possessed great magical power, but even if it was terrifyingly powerful, it was still somewhat weaker than his own. Yet he still dared to challenge him.

Wrong...?

"The Shadow Monarch?!"

Although the place was filled with the deathly aura of the Underworld emanating from Castorice, even though they were both deathly auras, there was still a difference between Castorice's and the Shadow Monarch's. It might be difficult to tell the difference if you weren't standing right in front of them, but Cheng Xiaoyu immediately felt the difference when he stood here.

"Osborn! Have you betrayed us!?"

Faced with her questioning, Cheng Xiaoyu didn't bother to respond. He had no interest in getting to know the Shadow Monarch's old acquaintances. He was likely to be used as a reincarnation sacrifice by the Shadow Monarch, so of course he couldn't possibly have any good feelings towards the king.

Without the Plague Monarch's aid and cooperation, Bell was no different from a cockroach in the eyes of humans in front of Che Huiyi; he could be easily swatted dead.

After severing Bell's limbs with two sword strikes, Che Huiyi finished him off with a final strike from top to bottom.

The second team to take down their opponents was the Country R squad. After Bell died, the Queen Ant's movements began to howl and became extremely distorted. Goto Ryuji found an opportunity to dismember her, making her an immobile target.

All that's left... is Cheng Xiaoyu, who's still locked in fierce combat.

The enemy was stronger than him, but that was only from the perspective of magic. In fact, Cheng Xiaoyu didn't think his magic was particularly outstanding. His combat skills always relied on his physical attributes, which he focused on allocating points to.

After all, magic is of very little use to him. Apart from using Dominator Authority and weapon skills, the only time he needs to pay magic is when he first summons Antimatter Legion.

His Antimatter Legion is now organized; it's no longer the private army whose pay (magic) was entirely borne by him personally, but rather it has come to consume the magic of the Underworld.

In other words, Cheng Xiaoyu only needs to pay the fee to summon the Antimatter Legion. The magic power for the Antimatter Legion's battles and Underworld is entirely supplied by the Underworld, which has inexhaustible magic power. Meanwhile, the Dominator Authority and weapon skills do not consume as much magic power and can be replenished with blue potions.

In this situation, he naturally doesn't pay much attention to the Magic Resistance power attribute.

Judging Cheng Xiaoyu's current combat strength solely by his magic power would be a grave mistake.

Seeing Cheng Xiaoyu getting more and more excited as the fight went on, Castorice stopped paying attention and gathered the others together. "As long as we wait for Hunter Cheng's battle to end, our mission will be considered a complete success."