1395 Full Attack on Northguard Fortress (2/2)

”Mo Fan's contract wasn't terminated,” Lingling said.

”Mm, someone else must be holding the contract,” Zhao Manyan said.

They had worked so hard to kill Violet Ghost, yet it did not even matter. It was a tremendous blow to Zhao Manyan. Normally, he would have just left after losing all hope.

However, he had decided to give his all this time. He had a hard time abandoning others just because of a single failure.

He just wanted to protect the fortress. It was currently the most important thing for him!

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Zhao Manyan and Lingling waited for the sandstorm to calm down a bit before heading toward Northguard Fortress.

Northguard Fortress's Magic Fire Beacon was a huge castle. The two cautiously avoided the people of the Black Vatican and regrouped with the Prophet, General Bin Wei, and the others first.

”It's you guys!” Commander Ye Hong's voice came from behind the wall.

Zhao Manyan let out a relieved sigh when he saw teh Commander. He thought it was someone from the Black Vatican!

”Aren't you defending the other ancient keep?” Zhao Manyan asked.

”The people of the Black Vatican suddenly gathered toward Northguard Fortress. It looks like they are summoning the others here to focus on taking down Northguard Fortress first. I was worried that the fortress was in danger, so I immediately came to help,” Commander Ye Hong explained.

Commander Ye Hong's strength was outstanding; he was only slightly weaker than a Super Mage. The members of the Black Vatican attacking the ancient keep he was defending were not a threat after he eliminated Indigo Ghost. He had made sure that the ancient keep was no longer in danger before coming to Northguard Fortress.

Unfortunately, not every ancient keep had an expert like Commander Ye Hong defending it. Otherwise, they would not have lost so many Magic Fire Beacons...

If all eight segments of the Great Wall were still active, it would take the Sphinx quite some time to break through it!

The thinner the wall, the more vulnerable it was to the destructive attacks of Ruler-level creatures!

”It seems the Black Vatican is gathering its members to focus their attacks on Northguard Fortress. I believe the person holding Mo Fan's contract is going to show up here!” Lingling said.

”I think so, too!” Zhao Manyan blurted out in agreement.

”What are you talking about?” Commander Ye Hong asked.

Zhao Manyan quickly explained Mo Fan's situation.

Ye Hong's eyes glittered upon hearing it. He did not expect to learn that Mo Fan really was capable of killing the Cold Prince. He assumed Mo Fan was just trying to do the impossible, and would most likely die trying...

”So you're saying that if we kill that person, Mo Fan will be able to kill the Red Cardinal?” Ye Hong asked.

Killing a leader like one of the Seven Ghosts was enough to destroy the morale of a group of the Black Vatican. If Mo Fan really managed to kill the Red Cardinal, it was likely that they would be able to hold every ancient keep!

”We don't have much time. The Sphinx is too strong. The wall won't hold for much longer. We have to kill the person holding the contract before the Sphinx destroys the Great Wall protecting Northguard Fortress!” Zhao Manyan said.