Free Web NovelChapter 595: Chapter 595: Deceit Unleashed (Part 2)
A streak of sword aura, like a silvery ribbon, slashed through the endless darkness in an instant.
Dozens of almost invisible threads snapped with it!
These threads, as thin as hair, were incredibly tough. Ordinary weapons, or even Profound Soldiers, would find it challenging to cut through them easily.
Yet, under the sharpness of the Taowu Saber, they were too fragile!
The next moment, dozens of Iron Zombies collapsed to the ground.
Deprived of the thread’s control, they were momentarily confused; some struggled to stand, some rolled on the ground, and others clawed at the earth.
The fierce and terrifying Deceitful Monsters suddenly turned into ridiculous clowns!
Just as expected!
Zhang Yuan’s heart was bright after his successful strike.
His guess was correct; these zombies were being manipulated by a great deception through threads, just like puppets on strings.
But Zhang Yuan did not take the opportunity to expand the victory; instead, he dodged a few zombies’ attacks and flew towards the Mountain God Temple, leaving the horde far behind in the blink of an eye.
This time, Zhang Yuan enhanced his agility tenfold, easily escaping the danger with the "Carefree Travel" body technique.
Creaaak—
A sharp howl came again from the mountain top, filled with frustration.
The previously uncontrolled zombies seemed to awaken from a dream, howling and chasing after Zhang Yuan.
But now, how could they possibly catch up with Zhang Yuan!
Without any surprise, Zhang Yuan smoothly returned to the Mountain God Temple.
The oil lamps hanging on the walls were still lit.
Back here again, looking at the Primordial Celestial King Statue standing on its pedestal, Zhang Yuan felt a deep sense of security.
Although the temple looked so dilapidated as if it could be kicked over easily,
it had regained some of its former divine power after Zhang Yuan’s repairs.
Intimidating the surrounding deceitfulness.
Zhang Yuan sheathed the saber and took out the Overlord Halberd from the storage space.
He sat on the wooden threshold in front of the door, placing the Profound Soldier Long Halberd on his knees, his gaze calmly fixed outside the temple.
At this moment, the black tide sweeping down from the mountain peak had already caught up, and the roars of the zombies hidden within could vaguely be heard.
But Zhang Yuan stood fearless.
He faintly sensed the Primordial Celestial King Statue behind him emanating a profound and mysterious power.
This divine power mostly blessed the Mountain God Temple, with a small part falling upon him.
Zhang Yuan’s heart was clear—this was his domain.
Moreover, this domain was established by Zhang Yuan himself, bearing exceptional significance.
Roar!
Suddenly, an Iron Zombie burst out of the black mist, lunging at Zhang Yuan, seated in front of the temple door.
But before the zombie could fall, a flash of golden light appeared, engulfing it in raging flames, turning it to ash in an instant, leaving only scattered remains on the ground.
Zhang Yuan did not even lift a finger, and a Deceitful Monster fell on its own.
Of course, he didn’t gain any Source Material from this.
Roar! Roar! Roar!
In just a short moment, the entire Mountain God Temple was once again surrounded by the black tide, with countless zombies leaping and darting.
The surroundings turned into a Deceitful Realm.
Yet, no matter how they provoked, Zhang Yuan just watched, holding the temple door without moving an inch.
After surrounding for half a day without breaking through the temple’s defenses, the zombies, or rather the great deceit controlling them, were obviously growing impatient,
Suddenly, an Iron Zombie twisted its head, violently biting into the neck of its nearby companion.
Crack!
Tearing open half of the latter’s neck on the spot, the wound gushed with jet-black pus.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
Under some inexplicable force, the zombies within the black tide fell into a frenzy.
They began to bite, devouring each other’s flesh and bones.
When one zombie fell, several others quickly pounced and feasted, emitting chilling chewing sounds.
The attack and consumption speed of these zombies was rapid; many zombies showed notable changes in physique after devouring their kin—becoming stronger.
Soon, another round of internal conflict began.
Zhang Yuan watched as the zombies devoured each other until a final victor emerged.
It reached over three zhàng in height, muscles bulging as if cast in bronze, filled with explosive strength, with countless dark green corpse patterns faintly appearing on its bare head.
This giant zombie was covered in a bronze-colored skin membrane, and upon closer inspection, its skin textures were laced with small golden threads.
Roar～
The newborn giant zombie strode to the front of the Mountain God Temple, its large eyes blazing with dim underworld fire, clenching its fists and issuing an earth-shattering roar at Zhang Yuan.
A powerful sound wave, mixed with a stench, swept towards Zhang Yuan instantly!
The next moment, the giant zombie suddenly lifted its right leg, then stomped down heavily.
Boom!
The ground instantly formed a dent, vibrating intensely, causing the trees in the surrounding mountain forest to shiver.
This giant zombie’s strength had undoubtedly reached an extraordinary level!
However, at this moment, Zhang Yuan suddenly moved.
Silently, he leaped into the air, evading the giant zombie’s sonic attack, and reached the position above it.
From a commanding height, Zhang Yuan pointed down at it.
The Godslaying Flying Knife appeared out of thin air!
This divine weapon, just summoned by Zhang Yuan, suddenly emitted a dazzling golden light.
The brilliance of the blade was so intense it scorched the giant zombie’s eyes in an instant.
It instinctively raised its thick arm, attempting to block the invisible damage inflicted by the divine blade.
However, as its right arm was just lifted, a streak of golden light silently pierced through its limb, then circled its robust body several times.
It then flew back into Zhang Yuan’s palm.
Zhang Yuan slowly descended, looking unemotionally at the giant zombie close at hand.
Instinctively, the giant zombie wanted to punch, but as it was about to exert force, its hefty arm dropped to the ground.
Bang!
Soon after, this immensely powerful Deceitful Monster crumbled, its body dislocated and breaking into pieces, like a sandcastle on a beach kicked by someone, collapsing completely in an instant.
As the giant zombie’s head fell to the ground, a talisman emitting golden light flew through the air.
Landing precisely on its forehead!
Just as the giant zombie collapsed, a large eruption of sinister energy quickly condensed, forming into the shape of an infant in the blink of an eye, then was clasped in Zhang Yuan’s palm.
Holding the Evil Infant, his gaze turned towards the towering mountain peak in the distance.
By now, the black tide sweeping down from the mountain had receded by more than half, and even many clouds in the night sky had dissipated, revealing the moon hidden behind the clouds.
At the same time, Zhang Yuan heard the howl of the great deceit again.
Filled with anger!
