Along with the sound of the explosion came a tremendous force surging out from deep within the cave, sending Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng, who had been following Dai Huabin, flying outside.
Although Huo Yuhao had not warned them this time, Dai Huabin had charged ahead so fast in a fit of pique that he had inadvertently triggered the Corpse Explosion early.
The outcome was almost identical to that in the original story. The others from the Inner Court had been preparing to gather their soul power to defend themselves when they saw the bodies of the soul masters they had already killed begin flashing violently around them.
Like preset time bombs, they flashed three times, then exploded one after another.
The violent blasts also interrupted Xuan Zi's leisurely drinking. He looked up and saw a purplish-black cloud of poison rising from the explosions.
Only then did he snap awake as though roused from a dream. Realizing things had gone wrong, he immediately got up and charged toward the cave.
Just then, a black figure suddenly shot out, heading straight for Bei Bei.
"Heh heh heh! The Shrek Inspection Corps is nothing special after all!"
As he spoke, the black figure charged toward Bei Bei, who stood at the rear of the group, some distance from the others.
Huo Yuhao turned and swept away the rising mist, a pair of black wings spreading behind him.
Although Xuan Zi himself had been doing little more than going through the motions, Huo Yuhao still had to put on an appropriate show when the occasion called for it.
Huo Yuhao understood that distinction perfectly. He kicked off the ground and launched himself forward.
Almost simultaneously, Xuan Zi reached the group and raised his hand to seize the Evil Soul Master charging out.
"Seriously,