A full-scale siege of the Hand of Death Bandit Gang was launched, and the operation went relatively smoothly. The outer courtyard members dealt with the weaker bandits on the periphery, while the six members of the Inner Court also killed a large number of enemies. Xuan Zi was stationed on the mountaintop to oversee the operation and probe the enemy's strength. He discovered that the strongest enemy was no more than Soul King, so he confidently handed over the siege mission to the students inside the cave.
Suddenly, a voice rang out, "Who dares to defy God of Death?! You will all die!"
The corpses on the ground began to change, rapidly expanding and turning red. The corpses exploded, sending corrosive venom flying everywhere.
At that moment, Huo Yuhao stomped his foot, and the Ultimate Ice burst forth from his feet like an inverted Milky Way—first forming a three-foot-thick ice crystal barrier under everyone's feet, then spreading along the cave walls to form a translucent ice wall, and finally weaving a spiderweb-like ice dome on the cave ceiling.
Everyone inside the cave, with Huo Yuhao protecting them, looked in Huo Yuhao's direction.
He had anticipated the arrival of the Evil Soul Master and had prepared to freeze the area completely. The Evil Soul Master also sensed the presence of a powerful figure and attempted to escape.
"Trying to run?" Huo Yuhao suddenly raised his eyes, his ice spear pointing directly at the crack in the cave ceiling. The Evil Soul Master who called himself " Death Messenger " rushed out.
The situation was already precarious for everyone; the Evil Soul Master's move was too disgusting and unexpected. However, it all depends on who you encounter.
When the Evil Soul Master met Huo Yuhao's gaze, he froze instantly—he clearly saw his own terrified face reflected in the boy's pupils, like an ant waiting to be slaughtered.
Xuan Zi arrived at this moment and looked in Huo Yuhao's direction. "Frozen the cave instantly, Yuhao, as expected of you. Leave the rest to me."
Huo Yuhao said in a cold, hard tone, "No need."
In an instant, Huo Yuhao's aura surged violently, and a thick, inky gray mist burst forth from his body, instantly enveloping him completely.
A solemn and majestic yet chillingly intimidating aura of holiness swept over him, instantly turning his eyes and hair a deep gray. In his Necromancy state, he seemed like a god fallen from the heavens, or the God of Death Reaper descending upon the mortal realm with boundless pressure.
He feigned a deep voice and said, "No wonder you lured people here; it just gave you enough time to unleash the Corpse Explosion technique."
Sensing the chilling aura emanating from Huo Yuhao, the Evil Soul Master couldn't help but tremble.
But his eyes quickly lit up, and a plan formed in his mind. He suddenly darted towards the direction where Yao Haoxuan and his group were, shouting, "Kid, your strength is indeed not to be underestimated, but... as long as I can capture a hostage, I'll have a chance to escape!"
The Evil Soul Master's target was Yao Haoxuan and Gongyang Mo, who were standing nearby. He laughed maniacally, "This is truly a buy-one-get-one-free deal!" Then, he turned to Xuan Zi at the cave entrance and threatened, "Old man, get out of the way, or I'll kill them!"
Seeing this, Xuan Zi temporarily withdrew his Martial Soul, seemingly indicating a willingness to back down.
Just then, Huo Yuhao suddenly spoke up, "Wait."
The Evil Soul Master, his face full of confusion, cursed, "Kid, are you crazy? These are your companions, aren't you afraid I'll kill them?"
Huo Yuhao said indifferently, without a trace of emotion, "Then go ahead and do it. It has nothing to do with me anyway. You kill them, and I'll kill you. That way, I'll kill you and avenge them at the same time—a win-win situation."
Upon hearing this, Xuan Zi looked at Huo Yuhao with anger and questioned, " Yuhao, what are you saying? Do you want to abandon your companions?"
Huo Yuhao's eyes were icy, and his tone was even colder. "So what if I abandon him? As long as I can kill this piece of trash in front of me, what's the big deal about abandoning my comrades?"
"What did you say?" The Evil Soul Master was shocked. "You brat, how come you look even more like Evil Soul Master than I do? No, wait, this aura around you... just who are you?"
" Evil Soul Master?" Huo Yuhao scoffed disdainfully. "Enough nonsense, just start fighting. When it comes to evil, I'm your ancestor!"
Ling Luochеn's expression changed drastically, and she questioned in a trembling voice, " Huo Yuhao, what are you saying! That's a comrade who fought alongside us, how can you be so cold-hearted and leave him to die?"
Huo Yuhao's lips curled into a mocking smile, his eyes as cold as frost. "Companions? These burdens that drag the team down, do they even deserve to be called my companions?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nannan, Ma Xiaotao, and Xiao Xiao felt as if their hearts had instantly plummeted into an icy abyss. The warm and reliable Yuhao they once knew now seemed so unfamiliar.
The Evil Soul Master was enraged, his veins bulging as he roared, "Who are you? State your name!"
Huo Yuhao's eyes were filled with contempt, and his tone was utterly disdainful. "I'm too lazy to waste words with you. Someone like you doesn't deserve to know my name." He took a step forward, radiating a chilling killing intent. "Attack! If you won't, I will! I'll take care of them first, then I'll take your dog's life, you beast!"
The Evil Soul Master was stunned by these extremely arrogant words. In that instant, a sharp gray light suddenly burst forth from Huo Yuhao's eyes, and he whispered, " Soul Shock!" This soul attack, imbued with Necromancy, struck the Evil Soul Master like a long-awaited thunderbolt. The Evil Soul Master instantly froze on the spot, his eyes glazed over, and he lost all ability to resist.
Seizing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Xuan Zi flashed forward like a phantom, rescuing the two trapped individuals. All eyes turned to Huo Yuhao; at this moment, everyone finally understood his good intentions. Someone couldn't help but exclaim, "That's Mutated Martial Soul! It's appeared again!"
The Evil Soul Master snapped out of his daze, trembling with rage, and gritted his teeth as he cursed, "You're truly despicable!"
Huo Yuhao's lips curled into a cold smile, his tone full of mockery. "Sorry, being despicable is just one of my methods. For a dignified Evil Soul Master to be outmaneuvered by me only proves your utter stupidity!"
After confirming that his companions were all safe and sound, Huo Yuhao's aura suddenly surged again, like a long-dormant volcano suddenly erupting. Several Soul Ring slowly rose from beneath his feet, their appearance resembling the brilliant stars in the night sky shining one after another.
What's particularly ingenious is that these Soul Ring perfectly concealed the Simulation skill performed by the gray Soul Ring, as if draping an invisible veil over the mysterious object.
Immediately afterwards, a dazzling and magnificent golden magic circle slowly unfolded beneath his feet like ripples, its radiant light radiating outwards, making him appear as if a god had descended to earth, his body surrounded by a sacred and inviolable aura.
"You, a mere Evil Soul Master, dare to arrogantly call yourself a messenger of God of Death? You are utterly ignorant of your own limitations! Showing off your lowly Corpse Explosion technique in front of me is truly courting death!"
Huo Yuhao's voice, filled with utter contempt and authority, boomed through the cave.
Under this immense and unparalleled pressure, the entire cave began to tremble violently, as if the earth itself was shaking. Cracks, like a spider web, rapidly spread across the cave walls and ceiling, as if the entire cave would collapse at any moment.
Huo Yuhao's eyes were calm, his voice deep and authoritative, each word striking the hearts of everyone like a heavy hammer. "You are so cruel and despicable, so disregardful of life, you deserve to die a thousand deaths. I now, in the name of the God of God of Death ( Holy Necromancer ), will utterly eradicate you. Beg for your punishment!"
Within the golden magic circle, countless ghostly phantoms, shimmering with an eerie light, surged towards the Evil Soul Master like a raging tide. These phantoms varied in form; some had ferocious faces, while others had eyes full of sorrow, as if the resentment accumulated over a thousand years was about to be released at this moment.
Huo Yuhao's eyes were cold and icy, like ice that would never melt. He slowly repeated the words that Electrolux had said in his previous life, "Since he killed you, then let you take revenge yourselves. After you have completed your revenge, your souls will be purified!"
Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the oppressive scene.
The Evil Soul Master felt the terrifying pressure brought by the overwhelming spectral shadows of the dead, and immediately let out a shrill scream, a sound like the cry of a night owl bleeding blood, which sent chills down one's spine.
He struggled desperately to escape this desperate situation, but ultimately he was no match for the power of countless undead phantoms. He was torn apart and plunged into the unfathomable abyss of darkness, as if swallowed by endless darkness.
Just then, a dazzling golden light erupted from the center of the magic array like a volcanic eruption. The golden light, like beams of holy dawn, illuminated the entire cave, bringing hope and salvation to the people.
Wherever the golden light touched, the ghostly figures of the dead, shrouded in resentment, were purified. They were no longer ferocious and terrifying, but instead turned into specks of light, dissipating into the air like stars.
As the last wisp of gray aura completely faded away, Jiang Nannan, Ma Xiaotao, and Xiao Xiao could no longer contain their excitement and worry. With tears in their eyes, they rushed towards Huo Yuhao.
Jiang Nannan's voice choked with sobs, filled with concern and lingering fear as she said, " Yuhao... we thought you really..." Before she could finish speaking, she burst into tears, which streamed down her face like pearls from a broken string. The worry in her heart was intertwined with the joy of surviving a disaster, and she couldn't express it in words.
Ma Xiaotao raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corner of her eyes, shook her head with a wry smile, and said, "Your cold demeanor just now was like that of a completely different person. Your acting was so realistic that even we were fooled!"
Xiao Xiao looked at Huo Yuhao with eyes full of admiration, her voice filled with amazement. "Brother Huo, you always manage to surprise everyone at crucial moments!"
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