Chapter 151

Chapter Sixty-One: Country H, Where Castorice Is Absent.

"This is... not what we agreed on...!"

Interrupted by the hoarse voice beside him, the Destruction Monarch glanced coldly to his side.

There knelt a sculpture whose entire body was covered in cracks, and whose back had six wings like those of an angel. The faint white light emanating from the cracks hinted at its true nature—the ruler.

"I have facilitated your arrival! You should give me the promised terms!"

The ruler's tone revealed no trace of compassion; instead, he was completely blinded by desire and anger.

"Idiot."

The Illusion Monarch sneered, "As Radiant Shards, what right do you have to negotiate with us?"

Seeing that someone had said what they wanted to say, the Destruction Monarch withdrew his gaze and looked into the distance again.

"I betrayed the Shadow Monarch in exchange for the opportunity to follow the Dragon Emperor!"

The ruler's face twisted in a grimace. "Don't forget! If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have been able to defeat him so easily!"

The designer's rage at this moment was incomprehensible to others.

Through countless reincarnations, he finally managed to latch onto the coattails of his idol Shadow Monarch, who was constantly helping him find a suitable body for him to possess.

Cheng Xiaoyu did not satisfy him, but since it was the Shadow Monarch's choice, he had nothing to say.

But after encountering that woman, things began to spiral out of control. That purple woman, whose strength was unknown but who constantly gave him a sense of impending death, possessed an existence and power that was almost like the human definition of a god, making the designer feel suffocated every time he saw her through the system.

He had no doubt that as Cheng Xiaoyu became more aware of the truth about the system, he would turn his blade against him. Even if he killed Cheng Xiaoyu, he would still be targeted by that Grim Reaper.

The designers tried to seek help from the Shadow Monarch, but received the bullshit answer, "Cheng Xiaoyu and I are of one mind."

The fact that the mighty Shadow Monarch's existence was altered because of a human was unacceptable to the designer, not only because of the idol's downfall, but also because his attitude completely supported Cheng Xiaoyu in killing him.

This forced the designer to find a new backer, and coincidentally, he actually found one.

Upon realizing the arrival of the Dragon Emperor Destruction Monarch, he immediately confronted them and, without hesitation, betrayed the still-developing Cheng Xiaoyu, handing over the coordinates of the exclusive teleportation portal he had prepared for Cheng Xiaoyu to the Dragon Emperor.

The offer to resolve the incomplete Shadow Monarch was undoubtedly very tempting, and the Destruction Monarch certainly had no reason to refuse.

Thus, the three Destruction Monarch, Fang Monarch, and Illusion Monarch —who originally planned to ambush Castorice and killed Shadow Monarch Cheng Xiaoyu in the bud.

Their plan did indeed succeed. After eliminating Cheng Xiaoyu, the exclusive portal reached its seventh day. As the Destruction Monarch stepped out of the underground city and arrived on Earth, he ordered the Illusion Monarch to summon his Destruction Legion.

His Antimatter Legion was the most powerful of all the kings, with elite troops and Antimatter Legion commanders all composed of dragons, each dragon possessing the strength of Kamish, and the Antimatter Legion commanders having combat power second only to the kings.

Country H was thus plunged into a hellish state.

The Dragon Emperor wasn't very interested in this. Ignoring the noise around him, he kept his eyes on the distance, anticipating the arrival of his opponent.

On the other side...

As the strongest fighting force in Country H at this time, Che Huiyi has become the main force for Country H to resist the Destruction Legion.

The earth and Sky Manipulation were completely dyed red, and the city was filled with the Antimatter Legion soldiers of varying strengths. This sudden and incredibly powerful army caught Country H off guard and plunged the whole world into shock.

In just ten minutes, City B in Country H had fallen, with no safe place to stay. Half an hour later, the Destruction Legion's advance had reached half of Country H. Citizens and relatively weak hunters could only follow Che Huiyi at a distance if they wanted to survive.

Choi Jung-in was grinding his teeth to powder.

He almost exhausted his magic power dealing with the endless stream of monsters on the ground. Although he could take care of a large number of these Demon Beasts at once, he couldn't withstand the constant onslaught.

Looking at the throngs of ordinary citizens behind him, their faces filled with fear, he had to force himself to stay alert and shout to Wu Zhenzhe beside him, "How's it going with the Castorice Hunter?! Has she replied yet?!"

Wu Zhenzhe knew that even S-Class hunter's magic power was not Limitless. His forehead was already covered in sweat, not only because he was anxious, but also because the air was too hot.

The air was terribly dry, and the flames of the dragon in the Sky Manipulation, along with the flames of Choi Jung-in, caused the temperature here to reach abnormal levels.

He wanted to lead the citizens to other places for refuge, but there was nowhere to take refuge.

If they didn't follow Che Huiyi the hunters, they would likely be affected by the constantly falling dragon breath, which would kill any ordinary person who touched it.

I wonder if the other group of citizens led by Chairman Gao has found another way out...

"No reply yet! The Castorice Hunter is currently preparing to conquer the Country R portal! She should have just entered the portal at this time!"

Wu Zhenzhe replied.

Damn it!

Choi Jung-in angrily cursed.

This isn't a criticism of Castorice, but rather of the U.S., which previously engaged in underhanded tactics that led to an uncontrollable situation in public opinion.

Han Songyi, who was in the crowd, was also terrified.

She had never faced such a terrifying scene before. No... she often saw terrifying scenes, but because Castorice was always by her side, even the most terrifying scenes didn't seem oppressive.

This reminded her of the first time she entered the Red Portal. The fear of death she felt then had faded to almost nothing over time, but now... would that purple figure still be standing in front of her?

Han Songyi couldn't help but look up at the Sky Manipulation.

Holding a long sword and wearing golden armor, Che Huiyi shone brightly in the Sky Manipulation like Valkyrie. Her invincible sword pressure was so powerful that even the mighty dragons dared not meet it head-on. There were more than a dozen dragons attacking her from all sides. Even though she did not appear to be in any disarray during the attack, it was clear that she could not escape in a short time.

"If... Sister Castorice were here..."

Han Songyi couldn't help but think of that purple-clad girl who always remained calm and gentle, and who always handled things with ease. If Sister Castorice were here, even such a desperate apocalyptic scene might not be unsolvable.

"Castorice ..."

Someone heard her whisper and murmured the name with a complicated expression.

Yes, if it were the Castorice Hunter, whose strength even the Car Hunter admitted to being unfathomable, would their current situation be any different?

The moment the thought crossed his mind, the scorching air made him cough.

Right, what's the point of thinking so much? The Castorice Hunter isn't here right now...

Chapter Sixty-Two: The Shadow Monarch and the Final Sword.

Swing the sword, swing the sword, and swing the sword again.

A continuous stream of magic power surged from his body, unleashing attacks powerful enough to cleave anything in two, but the results were far from satisfactory.

This is the absolute disadvantage brought about by the difference in numbers. Everyone on the other side is weaker than her, but because there are two of them who can temporarily restrain her, she is now firmly Binding Vow hand and foot.

Che Huiyi tried her best to suppress her anxiety and kept thinking about the next countermeasure, but the continuous attacks from all sides did not give her a chance to regroup. Before she could think, her mind was already instinctively calculating the next battle.

"That human is quite tenacious."

The Dragon Emperor looked at Che Huiyi, who was fighting with a giant dragon in the distance, and a hint of doubt appeared in his usually calm eyes.

She had no aura of Radiant Shards, and she had never seen this human in previous reincarnations. Where did she come from?

As the oldest and most powerful monarch, the existence of the Destruction Monarch symbolizes cruelty and destruction. Almost invincible, he has very little interest in anything else, and only by constantly conquering every inch of the world can he bring some satisfaction.

The Destruction Legion is an extension of his will. He is too lazy to deal with weak beings unless necessary, because it will not bring him any value. However, if the Antimatter Legion, which is an extension of his will, is blocked, it means that his will is blocked.

This is something he cannot allow.

With that in mind, he no longer intended to idly wait for that unknown existence.

Before that unknown entity arrives, let's have some entertainment first.

Che Huiyi, who was clashing with the Dragon Antimatter Legion Commander, suddenly sensed danger and retreated without thinking.

The next moment, the raging flames dyed her vision red, and the intense heat made her feel uncomfortable even though she was wearing spirit armor.

Looking in the direction from which the attack came, the middle-aged man who had always given her a sense of danger appeared in mid-air not far away. The chill emanating from him was even greater than the physical sensation, sending a chill down her spine.

'Absolutely terrifyingly strong!'

Che Huiyi was absolutely certain of this. She had thought she had become strong enough to protect everything she wanted to protect, but she never expected that in less than a month, she would encounter an opponent who made her feel powerless again.

"Are you a king too!?"

Even Che Huiyi, who is usually naive, was once again driven by her survival instincts and resorted to delaying tactics.

With Castorice's strength, conquering a dungeon wouldn't be too difficult. She'll definitely come over as soon as she comes out!

I'll have to wait until then!

But... where is Cheng Xiaoyu at this time? Clearly, if he joined forces with me, we could protect so many more people!

All the positive impressions Che Huiyi had painstakingly built up about Cheng Xiaoyu had vanished. Not knowing his situation, she could only assume his silence was cowardice. Although she didn't think Cheng Xiaoyu was a coward, he really hadn't sent her a single message.

No... but it's also possible that it's within this portal...

Although Che Huiyi didn't believe there was any portal that could imprison Cheng Xiaoyu for so long, this reason was still more acceptable than the fact that her friend, whom she had finally come to accept, was a coward.

The Dragon Emperor understood Che Huiyi's thoughts perfectly, and a sarcastic smile curled at the corner of his lips, "You're waiting for someone? Unfortunately, you won't be able to hold out until the person you're waiting for."

"... What does this mean?"

The other party's answer caused Che Huiyi's expression to change slightly.

The Illusion Monarch has an unimaginable control over space. He has separated the space of this country from the outside world, and even he himself would have to put in a lot of effort to get in, because it is not something that can be achieved simply by being strong.

However, the Dragon Emperor is only responsible for striking, not for explaining things to others.

When confronted with Che Huiyi's question, the Dragon Emperor simply raised his hand, intending to destroy the human blocking his way.

But the sneer on his face didn't last long before he suddenly felt a sense of crisis coming from his intuition.

Instinctively, I dodged to the side, and a gust of wind swept past my waist.

As he was shocked and furious to recognize the magic, a powerful whip kick swept across his other side.

"Bang!"

The immense impact bent the Dragon Emperor's entire body into a V-shape, and it wasn't until he flew more than ten meters away that he finally regained his composure.

"If I were included, could we have made it?"

As the dark purple magic dissipated, a male figure dressed in simple clothes slowly appeared in the empty air. His eyes, which were stained with magic and emitted a bright purple light, had an astonishing power, which made the Dragon Emperor's expression turn ugly.

"Osborn ...? No, that's not right..."

"Hunter Cheng!?"

Che Huiyi was somewhat puzzled by the sudden increase in the other party's magical power and the timing of their appearance.

Cheng Xiaoyu already had a pretty good idea of how bad the current situation was.

He didn't know why Castorice wasn't in Country H, but more important now was to control the situation in Country H.

"—Stand up!"

The dark magic that permeated the entire kingdom made all the survivors feel suffocated, thinking that the Demon Beast had come up with some new tricks. The strange Demon Beast that sprang out of the shadows seemed to confirm their pessimistic guesses.

But in the next moment, these Demon Beast turned their attention to the soldiers of the Destruction Legion, and engaged them in battle amidst the bewildered gazes of the survivors.

'So strong.'

Looking at the entire country from the perspective of the Shadow Legion, Cheng Xiaoyu couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

It wasn't just that he was marveling at the magic he possessed after merging with the true Shadow Monarch, but also at the inexhaustible supply of Magic Resistance the Underworld.

The ability to pay only the summoning fee without having to pay subsequent fees is too convenient. If I had to pay for the mana to revive the Antimatter Legion myself, I'm afraid I would be drained in no time.

"Hunter Cheng! This king's strength is extraordinary!"

Flying to Cheng Xiaoyu's side, Che Huiyi said in a solemn tone.

"Ah, I know."

Cheng Xiaoyu hadn't wasted this time. Now he could easily grasp the quality and quantity of magic power. Compared to himself, the Destruction Monarch was undoubtedly superior. In a head-on battle, even with all the power of the Shadow Monarch, he couldn't confidently say he would win.

But... although the opponent is stronger than him, the difference is only slight, maybe a 40/60 split.

If we include Che Huiyi, perhaps we could handle him without Castorice returning.

"Use that trick. Now is not the time to hesitate."

Cheng Xiaoyu looked at Che Huiyi.

"You mean The Final Sword?"

Che Huiyi hesitated. The Final Sword was her fully unleashed Orosk, but she couldn't control that power well yet. If she wasn't careful, she might hurt others around her.

She currently uses it only when Castorice is watching.

"Don't worry, my soldiers will take care of the others. You just need to unleash all your power to take care of that guy."