1388 Seizing Control of the Magic Fire Beacons (1/2)
Translated by XephiZ
Edited by Aelryinth
The Underworld creatures were struggling to mount the Wall when the Realm of the Heavens was established. The ocean of undead was thoroughly blocked by the defensive dam. The unstoppable army was unable to knock the Great Wall down!
The Wall had temporarily stopped the undead army's march. Mo Fan let out a relieved sigh when he saw the Great Wall still standing.
The spectacular line of defense was fully established. Mo Fan was able to get some peace of mind. He could now put his all into the fight, knowing the Wall was there to support him!
However, he could not make his move yet. He had no idea where Zhao Manyan was now. He had to wait until Zhao Manyan took out Violet Ghost before he could deliver these scum of the Black Vatican to Hell.
”Can anyone tell me what the hell that is!?” the Cold Prince suddenly screamed furiously.
The Blue Deacons trembled upon hearing the cry. The Cold Prince was nothing but a lunatic when he began to lose control. During the incident of the Red Mediterranean Sea, whenever he lost control of his elegant demeanor, someone would be tortured horribly. No one in the Black Vatican was crueler and crazier than the Cold Prince when he was enraged!
”I don't know.” Tall Sparrow lowered his head. He dared not contradict the Cold Prince.
The only person that dared to speak in a time like this was Unas. She was also astounded when she saw the magnificent Wall. She had not expected the Central Plains would still have an ancient defense that was strong enough to stop the undead army.
It was the undead army of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Even an entire country was expected to struggle against it!
”What a surprise, they are using such old Earth Magic. As expected of a country that has existed for five thousand years. They are more troublesome to deal with than we imagined,” Unas said.
”Is this really the time to compliment our enemy?” the Cold Prince asked coldly.
Unas replied, ”We can't afford to underestimate our enemy, after all. We are facing a country with an ancient civilization comparable to that of Egypt. Master Cold Prince, you must remain calm. Otherwise, everything we have worked so hard for is going to be ruined because of this Wall that has appeared out of nowhere.”
”You sound like you have a plan to make this goddamn Wall collapse?” the Cold Prince asked after calming himself.
”Yes. If I'm not mistaken, the magic formation that is suppressing the undead creatures doesn't work on humans. Otherwise, those idiots on the wall would be smashed into mincemeat by now. Do you see the seven fire pillars in the night sky? I know a little about this ancient defensive mechanism that has been around since ancient times. The fire pillars are Magic Fire Beacons. They have to send a Geomancer to each of the Magic Fire Beacons to inject the Earth Fountain Spring Water to maintain the Wall. It's unlikely that we can destroy the ancient Wall. Even the Ruler-level undead might not be strong enough to do so, but it's very easy to kill those Geomancers… we might not have seen this coming, but isn't it more interesting this way? A prey that doesn't resist or struggle isn't as tasty,” Unas smiled.
”That does sound reasonable. Ghosts, listen up!” the Cold Prince shouted.
”At your service!” the six Ghosts replied with murderous voices.
”Lead the Deacons and the Clergy to seize control of the Magic Fire Beacons. Kill anyone that dares to stand in your way!” the Cold Prince said.
”Affirmative!”
The six Ghosts and more than a hundred Blue Deacons split into six groups and headed toward the six Magic Fire Beacons.
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The members of the Black Vatican received their orders and went on their way. Mo Fan soon discovered that the Cold Prince did indeed make some kind of deal with the Underworld creatures. The savage undead were still ignoring the people of the Black Vatican, allowing them to move freely through the undead army!
”If the magic formation is only effective against species other than humans, this is going to be a huge problem!” Mo Fan murmured.
The Underworld creatures were unable to cross the Great Wall. The vanguard troops of the undead army had failed to break through the line of defense. It seemed like the humans had the situation under control, but unfortunately, the greatest threat to a city with a solid defense was the traitors in it. They were like poisonous parasites devouring the host from the inside...
The six Ghosts split up and headed for the different Magic Fire Beacons. Mo Fan was extremely worried. He even had the urge to crush the six Ghosts right on the spot. If they took out the Geomancers maintaining the Magic Fire Beacons, the army of undead would soon pour into the Central Plain like a strong tide that had broken through a dam!
”Tall Sparrow, I'll let you handle the Northguard Fortress. Don't let me down,” the Cold Prince said to his Exarch.
”Don't worry, I'll tear the commander of the Northguard Fortress into pieces and cook a meat stew with her flesh to celebrate the ceremony!” Tall Sparrow grinned, revealing two sharp fangs.
Mo Fan glanced at Tall Sparrow. He could sense a powerful aura from him. The man was most likely a Super Mage, and judging from what Violet Ghost told him, he must be a lunatic who enjoyed eating human flesh.
Unas looked at Violet Ghost and said, ”Violet Ghost, lend me a few of your reliable men.”
”Glad to be at your service,” Violet Ghost bowed and glanced at Mo Fan, Blue Bat, and another Blue Deacon and said, ”You three will follow Master Unas and obey her orders.”
”Understood!” the Blue Deacon codenamed Crow replied.
Mo Fan and Blue Bat exchanged glances with one another before responding.
Mo Fan had a bad feeling, despite agreeing to it on the surface.
Only he knew who Violet Ghost was. He and Zhao Manyan had planned to take Violet Ghost out when the members of the Black Vatican were dispatched to take down the Great Wall. Once Violet Ghost was taken out, Mo Fan would be able to unleash the demon inside him. To his surprise, Unas asked Violet Ghost for some of his men, and he happened to be one of them!