370 Something Really Is Flying! (1/2)

Colt's sudden return was a surprise to everyone, including the dark musicians, but even more so for Ye Qingxuan. However, he had no time to worry about the details. He must gain the upper hand and get rid of the dark musicians before they reacted!

Sparse notes sounded. Under the cool melody, moonlight rose and seeped into the restraining music score. Like water, it was instantly wiped away like water.

As something designed specifically to counter natural catastrophes, it was too easy for the moonlight to dissolve the dark musicians' shackles. Next, Ye Qingxuan's voice rang in every sleeping musician's mind. ”Wake up!”

Everyone startled awake as if they were wacked in the head. There was no time to wait for them to recover. Ye Qingxuan unethically planted the hint that all dark musicians were enemies, causing them to start attacking without even thinking. They were going to fight anyway. This was just faster.

However, what was beyond his expectations was Colt's speed. He never thought that this guy would be so skilled in fighting. Within a few snaps of the finger, Colt floated like a ghost past two dark musicians, leaving cuts on their throats.

Their blood instantly evaporated and spewed from the cut as thin as a fingernail. The anti-tune sword was not very harmful to the body but once it entered music theory, it would be absolute destruction—especially if it was wielded by a Modifications genius.

It was clear that Colt was extraordinarily talented. He had developed such a function targeted at enchantment breakthroughs and could use it so easily.

The dark musicians started fighting back after a few moments. The awakened musicians did not hold back either. Both sides fell into a flurry of fighting.

Ye Qingxuan retracted Jiu Xiao Huan Pei, turning it back into a cane, and thudded it against the ground. A horn rang out.

Dawn was coming.

A mass of silver nails appeared in thin air and shot into all directions. Fire lit up continuously, gravely injuring many of the dark musicians. Like sarcoptic maggots, the silver nails entered their bodies. Touching the abyss music theory, they rubbed against each other, creating sparks of fire that burned the victim.

Centuries ago, the Inquisition had used this method to burn too many heretics to death. Its power remained to this day. Practically all the old creatures in the crowd started screaming and could no longer fight.

Many of Ye Qingxuan's comrades were stunned as well. He usually did not fight but now, his tactics were so cruel. Their morale was boosted instantly.

Inside his head, Ye Qingxuan sighed. It was a pity that he was still restrained by the dark atrium and could not use the silver nails as chant consumables. Now, it was barely qualified to fight against the dark musicians. If Torre was here and he could team up with a Discipline musician, he could end at least four enemies at once. He would not be this tired!

The dark musicians' biggest mistake was not being guarded against the traitor Colt, letting him observe them for so long. He could sell his companions' weaknesses to the dark musicians; he could also learn all about the dark musicians' weaknesses.

A few minutes later, the battle was over. Everyone was wounded; one musician was on his last breath. Colt stumbled back. With a pale face, he spun the anti-tune sword around and stabbed himself. He ripped his stomach open in the mangled flesh.

Taking out a black bug inside a crystal, he slammed it onto the ground. The sleeping bug quickly woke up and started biting everything crazily. Then he stamped on it, burning it to ashes.

Gritting his teeth against the pain, Colt mended his flesh and poured medicine over it. Under the sizzling, the flesh forcefully grew back together. He would be fine for now.

”I had no other choice to save the imprisoned musicians. If I'm still alive after this and you all still suspect me, you could report me to the Sacred City.” He looked at the shocked musicians with an adamant expression on his pale face. ”It's not safe here. We should split up and leave before they respond.”

Under Colt's guidance, they quickly found their confiscated instruments and equipment from the cellar. They were still angry at Colt, but the guy had used his actions to prove himself.

After putting on black robes for disguise, they quickly split up. However, Colt realized after a few steps that the one beside him was…none other than Ye Qingxuan!

”Why are you forcing yourself to be with me?” His tone was not without mockery. ”Seems like you're not that confident in the underground palace's secret room.”

”No, I just have some questions.” Ye Qingxuan chuckled. ”I thought you really planned on searching for your great future in the abyss.”

”Sometimes, you have to make some sacrifices so more people can survive, right?” Colt covered his mouth and coughed. Blood seeped from his fingers but his expression was still indifferent.