Free Web NovelChapter 1561: Chapter 1561: Leave First
The gray barrier swept across the battlefield, and the previously chaotic scene instantly fell silent.
Everything around became so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.
Everyone seemed to hear footsteps approaching from afar and looked towards the distance.
They seemed to see a man in black armor stepping steadily towards them from the distant horizon.
Purple light flickered under his solemn helmet.
An unimaginable fear gripped everyone’s hearts, as if a single movement would bring death from the man’s aura.
"Is this the true power of the Demon King?"
Merely by releasing a barrier magic, the Demon King instilled such thoughts in countless minds.
Sensing the arrival of the Deceitful Emperor, Black Diamond Lorne of the Iron Steel Dragon halted his hasty pursuit; the remaining matters were no longer his concern.
An indescribable pressure also swept through Yang Yu’s body, but unlike most, he did not hear the "distant" sounds nor see the "distant" Deceitful Emperor.
Yang Yu looked towards the direction everyone was focused on, and after a while, a figure appeared on the distant horizon.
The figure was cloaked in black armor with purple light flickering under the helmet. As he marched steadily, purple mist circled around him like a halo.
What most saw earlier was no mere illusion, but an accurate portrayal of the Demon King due to their minds being influenced by his murderous aura.
Powerful, perfect, invincible!
This is the Demon King! The ruler of all Demon Clan!
Ominous black magic seeped from the black armor and rose into the air, as though the Demon King could wipe out thousands of lives with a mere touch.
What means would be necessary to deal with such an opponent?
This question lingered in everyone’s hearts, and no one could answer it.
"Lotcar, take Bai Jin and the others and leave first!"
Yang Yu’s voice snapped Lotcar and his group out of their fixation with the Demon King.
Lotcar and his group all turned to Yang Yu, seeing an unprecedented seriousness on his face.
Yang Yu forcefully jumped off Lotcar’s back, landing on the grass.
Iyas was bewildered and revealed her panic: "You’re not planning to face the Demon King alone, are you?"
Yang Yu turned back and showed a smile:
"Of course not.
Just buying some time.
Lotcar, take everyone and leave here quickly.
The Demon King is after me.
As long as you run far enough, they won’t waste much effort to find you."
In the sky, Bai Jin looked worried.
Before Bai Jin could utter a word, Yang Yu seemed to see through her thoughts and said:
"Don’t worry.
I have a way to escape.
If you are here, it will be a hindrance.
Useful tactics will be unusable.
Trust me."
Speaking lightly, Yang Yu resolutely stepped forward.
Sensing something, Lotcar remained silent for a while, then turned his head and walked forward again:
"Be careful on your own.
After all, you’re facing the Demon King.
If it really hinders you, we’ll immediately retreat.
We’ll wait for you at the stronghold."
Yang Yu raised his hand to signal Lotcar behind him that he understood, continuing to walk towards the Demon King.
Watching the departing Yang Yu, Bai Jin felt uneasy, but ultimately trusted Yang Yu’s judgment, following Lotcar to swiftly leave the battlefield behind.
As Bai Jin and the others got farther away, Yang Yu quickened his pace, eyes fixed on the Demon King.
If the Demon King intended to pursue Bai Jin and the others, Yang Yu would rush in first to protect them.
Not everything Yang Yu said was true.
The current situation was indeed terrible for them.
Each step the Demon King took was exceptionally steady, as if everything was under his control, ready to crush all of Yang Yu’s efforts mercilessly.
This time, the Demon King was undoubtedly well prepared, his tactics ready to counter their moves.
Yang Yu and his team had recently battled, using up most of their skills and trump cards.
Facing the Demon King and his two Heavenly Kings now offered hardly any chance of victory.
The ultimate result could likely be...
Since the Demon King was heading towards him, the Demon King should concentrate on him, allowing his companions to escape.
If it all went well, Bai Jin and they would leave this plain.
As for himself...
Of course, Yang Yu wouldn’t sit and wait for death, but escaping from the Demon King depended on the Demon King’s strength and whether negotiation would succeed.
If the Demon King’s strength truly matched the pressure he exuded and he had indeed prepared thoroughly...
If negotiations fell through and no other methods could be conceived...
Perhaps it might be incredibly difficult to escape the Demon King’s grasp, leaving him to be wiped out.
Yang Yu’s intuition told him that defeating the Demon King or escaping unharmed was highly unlikely.
With partners by his side, escape chances increased significantly, but the risk of a total defeat also surged.
No one knew what unexpected events life might throw.
Perhaps a casual word becomes the last memory in someone else’s life.
However...
Life is made up of countless choices.
Sometimes, even knowing the consequences, people still unhesitatingly make certain decisions.
Consoling himself inwardly, Yang Yu stepped forward with greater determination.
The Demon King did not veer from his path, steadily marching towards Yang Yu without pursuing the fleeing Bai Jin and others.
In the Demon King’s eyes, perhaps just leaving Yang Yu behind was enough.
Drawn closer, Yang Yu and the Demon King Guian Emperor stopped in unison, standing face-to-face.
The powerful pressure swept in as Yang Yu greeted the Demon King without retreating:
"First meeting.
I am Yang Yu, leader of the S-Class adventure group ’Chasing Origin Strategy.’
I’m very honored to meet Lord Demon King.
Your visit makes me nervous indeed."
Purple light flickered under Guian Emperor’s helmet as he raised his hand, black flames flickering in his palm:
"The boring formal talk!
You should know why I’m here.
Pretending ignorance only drains my patience!
You didn’t flee with your companions, instead staying alone.
The only thing worthy of respect is that so-called courage.
Come on, let me see how strong you really are!
I want the world to see just how foolish resistance is.
Surely, you’re not planning to beg for mercy at this point?"
