Subduing the Ghost General

Li Yao, accompanied by a monster and two Dark Flame Shadow Guard, was indeed quite conspicuous.

The key point is that wherever he goes, the yin energy released after the ghosts and monsters are killed is swallowed up. The ghosts and monsters around him want to get close, but they are locked up by Li Yao's Frost Death's Wrath and Frozen Chains, and soon become the food of the Minotaur Warrior.

As the battlefield commander in this area, Zhou Li naturally noticed the unusual situation with Li Yao!

The enemy monsters also noticed Li Yao's difference!

Zhou Li immediately shouted into the communicator, "Hold off the enemy's high-level ghosts and drive the low-level ghosts to our friendly Minotaur!"

The Wallfacers moved swiftly, cutting through the battlefield and splitting it apart! Zhou Li, wielding his Black Umbrella Spear, rushed to the nearest fourth-tier ghost. "Feng Li! Old He! You two go hold off the fourth-tier ghost!"

Create an environment for Boss Li to output his ideas! Therefore...

The atmosphere on the battlefield instantly became intense.

Previously, with Frost Death's Wrath and Frozen Chains, a maximum of five monsters could be controlled at once. Two Minotaur Warrior, one in front and one behind, could kill them simultaneously. Combined with the stun time from digesting Yin Qi, the monster density was just right.

But now, with more and more monsters appearing, Li Yao is feeling the pressure.

Li Yao said to the demonic black cat, "No, there are too many monsters. I have to kill some of them first!"

Sauron: "..."

Damn it, that's all my food!

Li Yao then unleashed the Soul Burning Wind, a dark red fiery wind sweeping out and quickly burning away a patch of land. Seeing this, Sauron was heartbroken, but gritted his teeth and cast another spell! Two plumes of black smoke rose up...

A Centaur Warrior clad in black armor and wielding a spear, and a strange sorcerer draped in black robes, covered in dark red runes, with dark red flames swirling in his eyes, emerged from the black smoke.

The black cat said listlessly, "Don't burn it, save it for me to nourish myself!"

I, Sauron, am a glutton! With Sauron's command, the four Dark Flame Shadow Guard changed formation. The minotaur warriors led the way, the Centaur Warrior flanked them, and the Dark Flame Warlock stood with Li Yao, casting control spells together! With two more Shadow Guards...

Li Yao immediately felt much more relaxed, and his gaze towards the monster Sauron held a touch more admiration.

As expected of Lord-Rank monster, it's surrounded by so many guards! Fighting with it must be a real treat! In online games, bosses that can summon helpers are probably the most difficult to deal with in dungeons!

Li Yao, staff in hand. "Slay your way through this place!"

Sauron, however, looked at the fourth-tier Ghost General over there. "Those over there are the real deal!"

They reaped all the way, cooperating with the Wallfacers to attack. Li Yao and Sauron almost became monster harvesters. Sauron's languid body gradually grew after absorbing enough Yin Qi Soul Vessel, and his shape even became somewhat round.

Once the last monster was killed,

Sauron stood up from Li Yao's shoulder, his apricot-yellow vertical pupils flashing with murderous intent! "Mage, attack!"

Li Yao nodded. "Okay!"

He grabbed the monster, then suddenly threw it away! Sauron: "???"

Damn it, did I tell you to do it like that?! But whatever!

There were six fourth-tier Ghost General in total Zhou Li had worn down two of them, leaving four. Two of them had absorbed enough Yin energy and were showing signs of transforming into fifth-tier generals! Sauron chose the weakest one and landed in its shadow. Then, black flames surged forth from its shadow, powerful and dazzling! "Mage!"

It roared in the Mind Link! Li Yao pointed his staff forward, and the dark red flames condensed into a wisp of sword energy according to the "Spring Rain" method, shooting out from a distance of fifteen meters!

"Roar!"

Knowing its time was running out, the Ghost General general roared in anger, trying to break free from Sauron's black fire, but Li Yao's Soul-Burning Sword Qi pierced its chest, causing it to lose all its strength.

Sauron, who wields fire and the power of the dead, has no fear and will devour the flames along with him! Now...

There are still three fourth-tier Ghost General left!

Sauron felt like he had eaten too much, but after all, he was once a Tier 6 peak Lord-Rank monster. The Yin energy that he couldn't digest was transferred to the Shadow Guards, who were originally his mutated familiars! As a result, the four Shadow Guards became more and more solid, and the black flames flying around their bodies became more and more intimidating.

Then the black cat monster repeated the process, swallowing two more fourth-tier monsters.

Now,

Sauron was surrounded by swirling black flames, his massive body resembling a husky. His apricot-yellow cat eyes shone like lamps, the pupils vertically bulging, and his fangs were exceptionally ferocious and wild! This was the true form of this Cat Demon's body! Terrifying and ferocious.

Monsters are still monsters at heart; their usual silly and cute appearance is just a disguise!

Zhou Li and Feng Liyan were shocked:

"How did Boss Li manage to subdue this monster? He's quite something!"

then,

The way they looked at Li Yao changed.

Sauron digested the Yin energy and said to Li Yao in his mind, "This last remaining monster has good potential. Help me subdue it!"

It already has four Dark Flame Shadow Guard, but you can never have too many Shadow Guards.

Li Yao didn't mind having too much.

He coordinated with Zhou Li and the others, and then threw several Frost Death's Wrath and Frozen Chains at the Ghost General! Zhou Li's large black umbrella moved like a dragon, and together with Feng Li, they held the monster from the left and right, ultimately restricting its movements.

Sauron seized the opportunity and pressed his advantage!

Sauron's current strength is actually still at the second tier. After all, digesting Yin energy also requires time and a process. However, as a top existence in the Great Ruins, and a former peak Tier 6 Grand Lord, Sauron's ability to use Yin energy and spiritual energy is beyond what anyone present can imagine! He can even use Yin energy that has not been fully digested.

As the black flames invaded the core of the Ghost General, Sauron let out a strange howl and subdued the Ghost General!

Whew! Zhou Li and the others felt a huge weight lifted off their shoulders, and many of the Wallfacers collapsed to the ground, panting...

Seeing this, Li Yao didn't hold back and pretended to take out small bottles of Vitality Potion from inside his coat. "Come on, everyone, don't be shy!"

Zhou Li took the Vitality Potion from Li Yao and asked curiously, "Boss Li, if you want to join us, just say so. Are you dressed up like this for cosplay?"

Li Yao: "..."

He snatched the Vitality Potion from Zhou Li and threw it at Feng Liyan, saying, "Don't drink it."

Zhou Li: "..."

With a hint of resentment, Boss Zhou took out the Vitality Potion he had prepared from his bag and drank it. As a tingling, electric-like sensation surged through his limbs, he felt much more energetic.

Handy!

Boss Li's items are a bit pricey, but they're all top-quality!

After resting for a while, Zhou Li leaned on his Black Umbrella Spear and gazed at the mountain peak, then opened the communication channels for other directions. "Where are the squad commanders in the northwest, south, and north directions? How is the battle going?"

"The Western front is stable!"

"The South can handle it."

"No problem in the north."

Everyone said there was no problem, but the noisy War Cry coming from the headphones kept coming up and down, obviously the battle was very intense.

Zhou Li, carrying his spear, headed towards the nearest south-facing location. "Brothers, keep up the good work! We'll have drinks and meat when we get back tonight! It's on me!"

"I, Boss Zhou, am rich!" The Wallfacers all stood up from the ground, laughing and shouting, "We want to eat a whole roasted lamb, roasted until golden brown and crispy, dripping with oil! We want to drink Moutai! Aged for more than three years!"

Boss Zhou: "..."

Okay, it's my treat!

But at that moment, a terrifying wave of Yin energy suddenly emanated from the Four Directions City on Purple Mountain. The Yin energy was like smoke rising straight into the sky!

Li Yao looked in that direction and asked in surprise, "What's that over there?"

Feng Liyan, with higher authority and more knowledge, explained, "The subspace link point is located below the Four Directions City; Old Lu is stationed there."

They looked away.

They silently marched south.

They can't help with the situation over there; all they can do now is help Old Lu clear the surrounding obstacles.

and,

They also hid a small team in the shadows.

Used to guard against hostile forces that may appear at any time!

Second update! Haha! Posted just in time! Hope you enjoy reading~~~