Abyss Summoner

Chapter 552 - 539: The Mockery of the Dead

In an instant, the sky and earth changed color.

The surroundings seemed to be wrapped in flames. Initially, the air was relatively thin, but now it was completely evaporated by the flames. Those with professions could hold their breath to sustain life, but ordinary people turned crimson-faced and scattered frantically in all directions.

In this oxygen-free environment, ordinary people could hardly last a few seconds before dying from suffocation.

At this moment, everyone truly experienced the terror of Shi Xiong. He had just stated he would kill half of those present, and initially some were skeptical. But now, those people realized Shi Xiong wasn’t just talking nonsense. If he hadn’t focused his attention on the Void Ghost, the mere manifestation of flames could have already caused tremendous casualties.

At this moment, the flames in the air began to condense. Originally just some illusions, after a while, they suddenly transformed into a real Huaxia Giant Dragon.

The flames emitted a dazzling golden light, and two forked, spiraled rugged dragon horns amazingly protruded from the flames!

Suddenly...

A scorching heat spread from the golden dragon’s body, enveloping the entire sky and earth, causing the dust below to scorch and the ground to start cracking.

Dragon.

Symbol of Huaxia.

Its head resembles a camel, horns like a deer, eyes like a rabbit, ears like a cow, neck like a snake, belly like a clam, scales like a carp, claws like an eagle, and paws like a tiger. It has eighty-one scales on its back, symbolizing the nine-by-nine yang number. Its voice is like striking a bronze plate. It has whiskers beside its mouth, a pearl below its chin, and reverse scales under its throat. It has a dorsal fin, also known as a measuring rod, without which it cannot ascend to the sky. Its breath forms clouds, able to transform into water and fire.

And now, the giant dragon transformed by Shi Xiong was a giant monster ablaze with flames!

Meanwhile, the Void Ghost waved its arms, fists colliding with a "bang bang" iron hum, causing the eardrums of onlookers to ache, while powerful blood surged under its robust muscles as if a mighty force might twist the surrounding space at any moment.

The Void Ghost, upon activating its power, exuded a divine and awe-inspiring aura with supreme might, as if capable of transporting a person into a fierce battlefield of chariots and horses, surrounded by tens of thousands of enemy troops, leaving no courage for even the slightest resistance!

Throughout a long time, the Void Ghost traversed countless dimensions seeking opponents, encountering numerous dangers and enemies, yet not only surviving but finding itself in such slaughters, evolving from an ignorant monster into a terrifying killer.

’’in..."

Confronting the Fire Dragon, the Void Ghost advanced instead of retreating, muttering some complicated phrases. Its surging explosive energy fiercely spread in the air as its overpowering iron giant body suddenly charged at Shi Xiong!

Facing such a massive force collision, Shi Xiong’s face hardened, extending his arms with a furious shout: "Explode!"

Suddenly, within a range of dozens of meters ahead, thunderous explosions erupted, shaking the ground and agitating the air currents. The instigator of all this was the sudden explosion of the golden dragon in mid-air!

"Boom!"

A burst of flame soared skyward. Originally rendered increasingly solid by the flames, the ground now completely shattered, resembling an earthquake, with a tremendous shake felt across a radius of more than a dozen miles.

Some Silver Tier professionals turned pale, hurriedly taking a few breaths to recover, as they had developed some initial proficiency to protect themselves.

But those of lesser strength, Bronze Tier or even ordinary people, stumbled and fell to the ground, their faces turning sallow as if severely ill, their eyes filled with fear.

"What madness is Shi Xiong up to, actually employing such a move? Does he really intend to start a war with Li Hongyi?"

Chen Ligang stood upright, accompanied by a silent servant at his side, the disfigured Red Face!

On the other side stood a rather eerie figure, possessing two heads, one grave and one excited, muttering to itself: "Dead... so fun... all dead!"

Chen Ligang glanced over, disdain flashing across his face, muttering to himself: "Has Lin Tianxiu, that old fox, not appeared? The clam and the snipe struggle, and the fisherman profits. If you want to be that fisherman, you have to ask for my approval first!"

The situation had developed beyond everyone’s imagination by this stage. Chen Ligang had come here initially with the intent to take advantage of the chaos, but now, with Wang Duan killed and Shi Xiong enraged, everything had spiraled out of control.

Rushing out at this point could very likely turn one into cannon fodder!

Thinking of this, Chen Ligang spoke in a deep voice: "Retreat!"

With the words barely spoken, Chen Ligang retreated a dozen meters alongside the Red Face Servant, demonstrating a clear stance and entirely abandoning opportunistic thoughts.

The Two-headed Devil, after showing a contemplating expression on its main body, also retreated. Its power, comparable to Wang Duan’s, made it ill-suited to participate in such a clash of titans.

In the face of such an explosion, the Void Ghost neither dodged nor evaded, suddenly extending both hands to collide forcefully with the Fire Dragon, immediately producing a loud blast!

"Boom!"

Intense dust and air currents surged from the ground’s gravel, lifting a sweeping sandstorm within a radius of ten meters, accompanied by rippling waves of energy spreading in all directions.

The dust was hazy, with few able to discern the battle within. Almost everyone widened their eyes, striving to pierce through the haze to glimpse the outcome, even Chen Ligang and Yan Xiu looked forward eagerly, desperate to see who would gain the upper hand.

Emerging first was a massive trench over ten meters long and over five meters wide. The explosion of the Fire Dragon utterly destroyed the ground, and visibly, some insects’ bodies were exposed and baked alive.

Insects had become part of the apocalyptic food chain. Forced by human threats, these insects burrowed underground, though now they couldn’t dodge in time, being blasted and even cooked alive.

"What exactly has happened?"

"Yes, Shi Xiong’s move is too terrifying. The explosion force in an instant could even shatter a cross-sea bridge!"

"That monster... can it survive such an onslaught?"

The crowd was abuzz with speculation, involuntarily worrying about the Void Ghost. After all, up to this moment, Li Hongyi had not emerged. Unconsciously, the Void Ghost had become their sole Guardian. It was unimaginable what would happen if the Void Ghost fell, whether they would face Shi Xiong’s massacre.

Amidst these complex emotions, a sudden "thud" echoed from the smoke and dust, followed by a deep, muffled grunt!

A wild wind blew, and the smoke and dust finally dispersed. On the cracked, sunken battlefield, the Void Ghost was standing straight, not having fallen!

Previously, flames collided with the Void Ghost with a sharp momentum. Countless flames and explosions battered the Void Ghost, causing it immense injury in an instant.

In just a few seconds, the Void Ghost had been reduced to a figure bathed in blood. Now it resembled a ferocious ghost sentenced to severe punishment in the Asura Hell. During that explosion, dozens, even hundreds of wounds appeared on its body every second!

Yet its gaze remained unchanged, just as maniacal and delirious as before. Its pupils grew thinner, like needlepoints, but that glint of coldness gave everyone a feeling of having their hearts pierced.

More terrifying was that the Fire Dragon hadn’t completely vanished but had shrunk countless times, rapidly rotating around the Void Ghost.

One must admit that Shi Xiong’s mastery of flames had reached perfection.

The Fire Dragon continued to spin, but the Void Ghost, with more than half its flesh gouged away, seemed to be enduring a torturous punishment, not long before it would become a pile of rotten meat.

Revenge!

This was sheer, naked revenge!

Wang Duan had been blown up by the Void Ghost’s punch, and Shi Xiong wanted the Void Ghost to suffer the same fate, even more miserable and terrifying!

"in..."

Yet despite this, the Void Ghost did not give up. Although its flesh was shattered, and its entire body defiled by tainted blood, it roared, and its right hand wriggled with new flesh, instantly transforming into a coarse, menacing, decayed giant claw!

Its nails were a full inch long, and its arm bulged with enormous flowing muscles. From its shoulder and elbow protruded black bone spurs, while its palm glowed with deep, intricate demonic patterns!

"Boom!"

With a loud bang, the Void Ghost gripped the head of the Giant Dragon and squeezed forcefully, causing the magnificent Giant Dragon to burst completely!

As the Giant Dragon was crushed, a scorching flame surged up around, even causing the ground beneath the Void Ghost to split open, forming a giant pit over two meters deep.

Yet, before this deadly blow, the Void Ghost remained upright.

Like a Devil breaking free from seals, the Void Ghost stepped forward, emerging from the pit.

Each step of the Void Ghost seemed to tread upon the hearts of the crowd. One step, two steps, three steps... everyone felt their blood unruly and uncontrollable, becoming restless and uneasy.

The endurance of the Void Ghost surpassed everyone’s imagination.

Like an Evil Ghost reborn, not a single piece of intact flesh remained on the Void Ghost. Rather than skin, it seemed it was draped in a few strands of sackcloth.

Yet, despite all this, it showed no sign of pain.

Blood and nerves exposed to the air. Astonishingly, its wrinkled facial skin was worn away, leaving only two blood-red eyes glaring wide, apart from a mouth like a wound.

Skinless, facial features destroyed, this life beyond human limits happened vividly on the Void Ghost.

The Void Ghost seemed to feel none of this boundless pain. It grinned, yet it was more like the wailing cry of a ferocious ghost, sending shivers down the spine.

"ni..."

Due to its neck being slashed, the Void Ghost’s vocal cords were severely damaged. Every word it uttered forced a spurt of fresh blood from the wound. Hoarse, somber, terrifying, and eerie, such a voice and picture defied description.

Shi Xiong raised his head, finally showing a trace of gravity on his face. He hadn’t expected the Void Ghost to survive such an attack.

It seemed... he had underestimated him.

A burning wind roared, and unbeknownst to them, the surrounding temperature had risen again, causing the blood droplets on the Void Ghost to start evaporating slowly.

Shi Xiong had staked everything, determined to slay the Void Ghost. Just as the tension around them mounted, suddenly, a round head was hurled from afar.

The expression on the head bore a hint of surprise, just like countless expressions among the crowd, brimming with a strong sense of unreality.

Only then did everyone realize why their leader had never appeared from start to finish?

It was because Li Hongyi...

Was dead?!