Chapter 99 Chapter 99: 'Abundance'... Is This a Term That Should Be Applied to Humans?
Chapter 99: 'Abundance'... Is This a Term That Should Be Applied to Humans?
Originally, these Cloud Knights were thinking that even if the reported case was completely true, this place would at most be a small criminal den... After all, nothing truly dangerous had happened within the Luofu for nearly a thousand years. The vast majority of them had probably never even heard the name 'Denizens of Abundance'.
It was just that, given the recent situation seemed quite severe, even though these low-level soldiers didn't know exactly what was happening, maintaining a certain level of vigilance was always good. That's why several dozen Cloud Knights had come.
But now it seemed this number was far from enough... Forget about the Denizens of Abundance followers surrounding them; even if they combined their forces and formed a battle array, they might not necessarily be able to defeat the huge monster in the center.
No matter how you looked at it, this monster could no longer be considered human, right?!
"Hahahahahahaha!"
"The benevolent Yaoshi bestows upon me an impenetrable body, valor that can face a thousand armies, and strength that can hold off ten thousand men!"
Whether you call it fanatical faith in 'Abundance' or say this guy has completely lost his sanity due to his current state—in any case, he was now rampaging wildly through the courtyard, every movement unleashing earth-shattering power.
The Cloud Knights' weapons could only sink halfway into the vines surrounding his body before getting stuck, while he only needed to sweep his weapon backhandedly to tear through their silver armor as if it were paper. Their combat power was clearly not on the same level.
These Cloud Knights were, after all, specifically responsible for patrolling safe areas like the Exalting Sanctum, so there were basically no individuals with particularly exaggerated combat prowess among them. Still, they were warriors trained for at least several decades; the Luofu's battle formations were definitely not to be trifled with.
"Heh, I never thought after all these years, the Cloud Knights would still be using the same old tricks... Thinking you can trap me like this and just wait for reinforcements? Hahahaha, too naive!"
As this massive monster raised his long spear, strange energy began to gather along his body. Finally, a massive shockwave exploded forth, directly blasting numerous gaps into what was originally an impregnable defensive circle.
"You hunting dogs, scurrying and hiding like rats, how can you match me! Quickly bare your necks and accept your deaths!"
Boom————!
The long spear imbued with bizarre energy swept out a massive shockwave with his furious swing. Not to mention the Cloud Knights nearby, even the buildings and walls on both sides began to sway precariously under this sudden impact before collapsing with a thunderous crash.
"Cough cough... What's going on? How could this demonic man possibly understand the Cloud Knights' battle formations so well?!"
It wasn't just simple positioning and coordination. Their specially crafted armor and weapons could even resonate with each other during cooperation, unleashing even greater power. This was something that could continuously amplify as the number of people increased.
Similarly, trying to break an already solidified formation resonance with brute force wasn't as simple as just smashing it a few times...
"Utterly laughable! The Cloud Knights are still pursuing such useless external objects? Little do you know that the 'Immortal Path' you abandoned thousands of years ago is the true path to ascension! A few external objects, how can they compare to this body I have tempered for decades!"
The monster stepped up to the only Cloud Knight still standing, his mouth unable to stop muttering: "How hateful... The calamitous archer made you pitiful mortals completely abandon the blessings bestowed by the benevolent Yaoshi. That's why you are so weak and pitiful."
"Our perfectly good base has been destroyed by you. You laughable, shameful, pitiful mortal... Please die!"
The long spear entwined with eerie branches was raised high, then thrust viciously towards this Cloud Knight who had almost completely lost all ability to resist.
Thud—!
"Wh-what? What's going on with you, damn bastard?!"
The Denizens of Abundance monster widened his crimson pupils in shock... He simply hadn't noticed when this white-haired guy had appeared here, and he completely didn't understand how he could block his full-force strike with just his bare body.
"The obtainable intelligence has been mostly gathered. It's about time to end this."
Ever since Pardo entered this courtyard, Kevin's senses had naturally been focused entirely within it. Not the slightest movement could escape his perception. The other side thought they were well-hidden, but most of the information had already been overheard by Kevin.
Of course... The person who reported to the Cloud Knights about the Denizens of Abundance abducting minors definitely wasn't him.
Crack—!
Another crisp sound rang out. The originally indestructible long spear was casually snapped in two by Kevin as if it were nothing. And this guy in front of him, already intoxicated by the power within him, naturally couldn't immediately realize just how vast the gap between them was.
"You hateful mortal!!!"
It was almost visible to the naked eye: that influence had completely broken through the restraints of his own rationality and had begun affecting his very thought patterns. Not just his body; his consciousness was also inevitably transforming towards that of a monster.
Perhaps this transformation could also be controlled artificially, but this guy now had clearly become a complete puppet of power.
Everyone desires powerful strength, yet few seriously consider whether they can truly control such power.
While it can destroy others, it can also destroy you yourself... This statement is no joke at all.
Watching the other party swing a fist towards him with reckless abandon, Kevin shook his head almost imperceptibly. Then, in the next moment—
Boom————!
In an instant almost invisible to the naked eye, this massive monster was slammed by Kevin's fierce blow into the stone slabs of the ground. Yet there was no scene of blood and flesh splattering... Not because he wasn't injured, but because the blood he spilled was almost completely absorbed by the branches surrounding him.
Crackle— Crackle—
One crisp sound after another kept ringing from the monster on the ground... It was like a wildly growing branch, transforming every moment into an even more terrifying shape.
'Abundance'... Alright, although it might be somewhat overgeneralizing, Kevin seemed to understand the meaning of this word in a certain aspect.
That was originally a term humans used to describe crops. But now, applying it in reverse to humans themselves—what does that represent?
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