Boom—
Despair showed in the Alliance Leader's cold white eyes. The bones in his chest emitted a crisp cracking sound as the penetrating force of the Silver Knight Lance easily shattered his spine.
His body split in half in mid-air!
His Mana had long been exhausted, and the armor and various Magic Items on his body had also failed and been destroyed while resisting the Dominion Authority Angel earlier.
Crack!
Having lost effective defensive means, the Alliance Leader, under the attack of Magic, turned into scattered bone fragments and a broken body.
The silver-white long lance, still with residual power, continued to blast towards the rear, landing in the distant jungle with a loud crash.
Bang!
A large number of trees were pierced and destroyed. A Shockwave came from the direction of the loud noise, shaking the ground.
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The Alliance Leader?
The dangerous smile on Clementine's face stiffened. The corner of her eye glanced at the shattered bone fragments, and her pupils involuntarily contracted.
Terror, powerful!
The Alliance Leader, who was feared by all nations, was actually dead?
He didn't die at the hands of the Dominion Authority Angel, who possessed the power to fight Demon Gods, but instead died at the hands of an insignificant minor character!
Whoosh—
Clementine's slender and strong arm tensed instantly, veins bulging on her palm, and she forcefully threw the Short Cone weapon in her hand towards Tang Zheng.
The moment the Short Cone left her hand.
A streak of blue electric light was released from the Short Cone, transforming into a straight, penetrating lightning bolt that pierced the air and shot towards Tang Zheng.
"Lightning Strike"
This was the Third Tier Magic "Lightning Strike" injected into the Short Cone through enchantment.
Clementine seemed still uneasy. While throwing the Short Cone with one hand, the Short Cone in her other hand once again emitted a red Mana glow.
"Fireball"
This Fireball was not aimed at attacking Tang Zheng, but rather at the ground between the two of them.
Rumble!
The Fireball contacted the ground, causing a huge explosion. A large amount of smoke and rising flames obscured the vision between the two sides.
She knew that "Teleport" Magic required locking onto the target and location with sight to perform the Teleport. Therefore, she first used "Lightning Strike" to make the red-robed mage defend, and then used the Fireball to block his vision.
"Gale Break—"
Clementine shouted inwardly. A faint blue glow appeared all over her body, and her figure rapidly retreated at an extraordinary speed, disappearing as if fleeing.
And the series of actions were completed in almost a single breath!
As the smoke and dust cleared,
The Shadow Clone appeared unharmed, looking at the spot where Clementine had disappeared. After a moment of silence, it walked towards the Alliance Leader, collected the shattered body, and vanished.
...
On the battlefield at this moment.
Tang Zheng's gaze shifted slightly, and he muttered inwardly, 'She ran really fast, but that's fine.'
The Alliance Leader had been dealt with, and the body was relatively well-preserved. The next step was resurrection to obtain information, an operation he was familiar with.
Additionally, he needed to observe if there was a possibility of the Alliance Leader being resurrected by others.
Tang Zheng pondered the entire process internally.
The power displayed by the Shadow Clone was within a controllable range and did not expose any abnormal information.
The escaping Clementine was a minor issue; she already knew her identity was exposed. On the contrary, the Shadow Clone's identity not only gained more leverage but even held the initiative.
What Tang Zheng needed to consider now was the possibility of controlling Zuranon. The only trouble was the inability to disguise himself as an Undead.
This would make the plan to indirectly contact the Abyss Body through Zuranon more troublesome, as this true secret society was entirely composed of Undead members.
"Kill these hateful humans!"
"Ah—"
"Run!"
"Gather towards me—"
"...!"
The shouts of killing from the Demi-human side came from all directions.
Ordinary Angels could be dealt with by the Demi-humans, but the 32 Fourth Tier Peace Authority Angels displayed terrifying power as soon as they appeared, completely overwhelming the enemy.
Even the stronger Go Gin, Beast General Hector Weiss, and "Seven Color Scales" Kokash were unable to withstand such a large number of Fourth Tier Angels.
Moreover, having just gone through a life-and-death battle, all the Demi-humans were already exhausted.
After a brief resistance.
A scene of the Angels slaughtering appeared on the battlefield.
A thick smell of blood permeated the air.
Screams and angry roars continued to echo above!
The people of the Holy Kingdom were all visibly excited, a result of their long-standing resentment towards the Demi-human invasion. The Sunlight Scripture unit, however, watched this scene in silence.
Captain Nigun was dead, and Clementine was missing!
The remaining forces of the Sunlight Scripture clearly had no mind to pay attention to this matter.
The Emerald Witch frowned, her eyes showing both reluctance and indignation. She gripped her staff tightly, her expression full of complexity.
Although she had no relation to these demi-humans, she was also a demi-human. Seeing these demi-humans being slaughtered naturally evoked some empathy within her.
"This... isn't this a bit too cruel?"
The Emerald Witch heard the constant screams beside her and finally couldn't help but cautiously look at the expressionless Tang Zheng beside her.
If anyone could stop all of this, it would be her master.
Cruel?
Tang Zheng heard the Emerald Witch's slightly trembling voice and looked at the angels flying in the air, attacking everywhere.
Humans were too weak in this world. The true cruelty was what happened to the humans in the central part of the continent who were treated as food and livestock.
"I have no reason to stop it."
Tang Zheng raised his hand and gently stroked the Evil Spirit Dog's cheek.
His stance was on the side of humanity.
Moreover, Tang Zheng noticed that this group of angels did not attack the Emerald Witch, who was also a demi-human. It was not difficult to guess why this was happening.
It was simply a deliberate arrangement by Quartet, a veiled expression of goodwill towards him.
The Emerald Witch's eyes dimmed, and she lowered her head.
Suddenly.
"Reason?"
The Emerald Witch's bright yellow pupils lit up.
She had a slight understanding of her master's temperament. According to his personality, if it wasn't necessary, he wouldn't say any unnecessary words to her; she only needed to obey orders.
Therefore—the key was "reason."
The Emerald Witch's throat moved, and she quickly thought about what kind of reason could make her master intervene in this matter.
After thinking for a while!
The Emerald Witch realized that there was no such "reason," or rather, given her status, she couldn't provide a suitable reason at all.
Sister?
Not enough.
The same was true for the demi-humans; they also had no one for her master to save... No, there was one person.
Go Gin!
This name appeared in the Emerald Witch's mind, as if she had suddenly woken up from a deep sleep. Her throat convulsed uncontrollably, and the corner of her eye glanced at Tang Zheng.
Thinking of everything that had happened.
The Emerald Witch was horrified to realize that perhaps everything was within her master's plan.
On the soil stained red and piled with blood and Undead remains.
"Force Strike!"
Go Gin roared and swung the spiked club in his hand, colliding with the weapon held by a Dominion Authority Angel. The brutal force sent the Dominion Authority Angel reeling back.
But in the next moment!
Two more Dominion Authority Angels swung the long spears and staffs in their hands.
Puff!
Puff!
The sharp spear tips pierced through Go Gin's chest from front to back. A large amount of blood sprayed out from the wounds like blood arrows, staining the ground red again.
"Outer Skin Enhancement!"
"Outer Skin Super-Enhancement!"
"Flow Acceleration!"
"Divine Skill Flash!"
Go Gin grunted, continuously activating Martial Arts, and roared as he repelled the three Dominion Authority Angels surrounding him. He held the spiked club with both hands, panting heavily and continuously.
Dealing with one Dominion Authority Angel was no problem, and two were manageable, but facing three, Go Gin knew that defeat was only a matter of time.
And there were a total of 32 Angels of this level!
"Beast General" Hector Weiss and "Seven Color Scales" Kokash were also surrounded by several Dominion Authority Angels, and their situations were even more dangerous.
They couldn't continue like this!
Facing these powerful Angels, they couldn't resist them in their current state.
Go Gin wasn't stupid. Seeing various complex humans in the Empire had long taught him to think differently from Ogres and Trolls who only knew how to rely on brute force. He had learned to think.
Since humans were attacking them at this time, they probably had the idea of annihilating all of them, the Demi-humans.
Go Gin's eyes were bloodshot. Unbeknownst to him, he had already considered himself a part of the Hills Demi-humans.
Who could save them!
The first person that came to Go Gin's mind was Tang Zheng, thinking of his astonishing performance in eliminating the Death Knight and defeating the Alliance Leader.
But—
He was also human. Would he really save them, this group of Demi-humans?
Tang wasn't from the Holy Kingdom, and he was an Adventurer. He had Demi-human companions in his team, perhaps...
Friends?
Go Gin shook his head, gritted his teeth, and knew that this was not the time for deep thought. He turned around and ran towards Tang Zheng's direction.
The massive figure, over three meters tall, charged forward.
Facing the Angels who came to block him one by one, dense wounds continuously burst open on his body. By the time he rushed in front of Tang Zheng, Go Gin had become a bloodied mess!
"Help me, Tang!"
"Sorry."
Go Gin's expression stiffened for a moment, a bitter smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. He turned, preparing to charge back into the battlefield.
"Emerald," Tang Zheng said.
"Plant Growth"
"Plant Entanglement"
The Emerald Witch cast her magic. Thick roots broke through the ground from below, quickly wrapping around Go Gin.
"What are you doing? Let go of me!"
Go Gin was both startled and angry, reaching out to tear at the vines wrapped around him.
These plants grew incredibly fast, and coupled with the large amount of stamina Go Gin had expended, he couldn't break free immediately. He was quickly bound by the vines.
"You are my friend."
Tang Zheng looked at Go Gin, who was restrained in place, his face still pale and weak, and said seriously, "I will ensure your safety."
"You... Mmm... Mmm!"
Go Gin wanted to say something else, but his mouth was sealed by the vines.
The scene here fell into everyone's view.
The entire "Free Will" team only had three people. One was unconscious, but their every move attracted everyone's attention.
After this war to annihilate the Undead, no one dared to underestimate this Adventurer Team called "Free Will."
Remedios watched this action, one hand on her sword hilt, her gaze occasionally shifting between Tang Zheng and Go Gin.
Swish!
The Holy Sword was drawn.
"Team Leader Tang, I hope the only Demi-human you protect is him."
Remedios said with a grim face.
This guy, who clearly possessed such strong power, wanted to protect a Demi-human. It was truly something she couldn't understand and was angered by.
After saying this!
Remedios had already charged out with her Holy Sword, because she had seen that Go Gin's actions seemed to have given the Demi-humans some kind of hope.
Two more strong Demi-humans she had been watching were heading towards Tang Zheng.
The ground beneath Remedios's feet exploded, her body disappearing from its original spot into a blur, rapidly charging towards the two approaching Demi-humans.
Beast General Hector Weiss and "Seven Color Scales" Kokash!
"You damned Demi-humans, don't push your luck!"
Remedios's eyes were cold, and she roared with full killing intent, "All of you, die here!"
"Hector Weiss!"
"Seven Color Scales" Kokash's crimson pupils were extremely solemn. He quickly said, "Help me stop her. The only one who can save us now is that human."
Based on Tang Zheng's attitude towards Go Gin.
Kokash of the "Seven Color Scales" noticed that the young black-haired human did not seem to detest them, the demi-humans.
"Good!" Hector Weiss, the "Beast General," nodded forcefully, his four feet stomping hard as he charged out first, blocking Remedios.
Kokash of the "Seven Color Scales" bypassed the intense battle ahead, his shimmering seven-colored scales rippling as he swam towards Tang Zheng's location.
The Emerald Witch immediately became wary.
However!
To everyone's surprise.
This leader of the "Demi-Human Ten Heroes," Kokash of the "Seven Color Scales," who held the most esteemed position among the various demi-human races.
He actually prostrated himself directly before Tang Zheng, supporting himself on his arms and pressing his head to the ground. This was the most humiliating posture of surrender.
That the demi-humans, who had always held themselves in high regard and viewed humans as base and weak, would assume such a posture caused an uproar, not only among the demi-humans who were still fighting fiercely but also among the humans.
Humiliating?
When the lives of their clansmen, the fate of the women and children of various races, were like meat on a chopping block, what did a little humiliation matter?
Kokash of the "Seven Color Scales" knew that as the weaker party, the chips they could offer were limited. To get this human to help, they had to offer something that could move him.
Aside from the few people at Tang Zheng's location,
No one knew what Kokash of the "Seven Color Scales" said. Everyone only saw Tang Zheng sigh, then walk towards Quartet.
The people from both the Shrine Priest Order and the Paladin Order looked at Tang Zheng, who was confronting Quartet, with both surprise and fear.
"How about we stop here?" Tang Zheng said helplessly.
"This is the grievance between the Holy Kingdom and the demi-humans of the Hills!"
"You are not from the Holy Kingdom and do not understand this pain and disaster."
Quartet gritted her teeth and spoke, her voice becoming somewhat sharp due to her emotional state.
"After suffering the losses caused by the Undead, the demi-humans will not be able to pose a threat to the Holy Kingdom for at least 20 years."
"I want to eliminate all these demi-humans now!"
"They still have tens of thousands of people, while your troops have less than 200 left."
"So what!"
"Let's stop here."
"You are an Adventurer, you shouldn't interfere in matters between nations!"
"The method I used to integrate into the powerful Angel's body earlier was not through special Magic or Innate Ability, but a potion I refined myself."
Quartet's pupils dilated slightly, and a hint of shock and surprise appeared in her narrow, sinister eyes. After a brief silence, she took a step back.
"You actually plan to use the merit from handling this Hills incident to plead for this group of demi-humans!"
"What do you take Her Majesty the Holy Queen's reward for!!"
"Alright, don't regret it!"
Quartet appeared extremely angry and spoke loudly.
Tang Zheng smiled almost imperceptibly. He knew that Quartet's words weren't directed at him, but were an explanation to the Paladin Order and the Shrine Priest Order.
And she was using Holy Queen Calca to endorse it!
Communicating with smart people like Quartet was indeed much easier at times.
"The Hills incident is finally over." Tang Zheng's gaze swept across the bloody battlefield, filled with the stench of decay.
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