Chapter 286 - 112: A Stand-up Guy

Chapter 286: Chapter 112: A Stand-up Guy

SZZZZZLE!

The black clouds surrounding the Yin Corpse and the crimson flames corroded one another, making a sound like a searing hot iron plunged into ice water. Huge patches of the clouds were annihilated, exposing the creature’s true form.

At the same time.

"Hasten!"

The voice rang out once more.

The endless flames transformed into nine fire dragons that rose into the air, forming a cage that bound the Yin Corpse in place.

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"Top Grade Corpse-Attracting Incense?! And... is this the Nine Luminaries Flame Prison Array?!"

Fang Rui folded his arms, clucking his tongue in admiration. He felt as if he was witnessing something truly spectacular.

The "Top Grade Corpse-Attracting Incense," as the name suggested, was used to lure corpses. It had an incredibly strong attractive effect on profane creatures such as Yin Corpses.

The "Nine Luminaries Flame Prison Array" was even more remarkable. It was an array of pure, unadulterated yang energy, the ultimate counter to all things unholy!

’Come to think of it, back during the great Burial Flower incident at Nanshan Garden, didn’t they use a Great Sun True Yang Array? This Nine Luminaries Flame Prison Array is basically the deluxe, upgraded version!’

’If I recall correctly, Daoist Ge mentioned these two items before. He said the latter, in particular, was extremely costly to set up!’

’Tsk, tsk. Zhen Daoji is from a State Mansion Family, all right. Their resources run deep.’

’Of course, the truly terrifying part is how thoroughly they’ve outmaneuvered the Zheng Family. No matter what trick the Zhengs pull, it’s immediately countered and suppressed.’

Fang Rui sighed to himself. ’A First Grade Yin Corpse, all sorts of Odd Arrays... This is getting more and more interesting!’

’Bring it on! This time, I’m going to get a good look at the true power this world has to offer!’

He subconsciously smacked his lips, finding it a great pity he hadn’t brought any melon seeds.

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"SCREEE!"

With a clear, piercing screech, Zhen Daoji and Zhen Yi finally appeared, circling high above on a Red-Feathered Golden Eagle.

"All personnel from the Divine Capture Bureau and the Government Soldiers, on my command—fire!"

Zhen Daoji gave the order.

CLATTER!

All around the area, the Chief Constables of the Divine Capture Bureau and the Government Soldiers who had long been lying in ambush revealed themselves, unleashing weapons designed for High Grade Martial Artists—Celestial Silkworm Nets, Element-Breaking Crossbows, and Sealing Needles—as if they were free.

In an instant, a dense cloud of black specks filled the sky, raining down from above.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

One Celestial Silkworm Net after another enveloped the Yin Corpse, while bolts from the Element-Breaking Crossbows and a hail of Sealing Needles struck its body.

The cyan-gray light on its body abruptly dimmed, but after a flash from the Dragon Pearl on its forehead, it shone brightly once more.

"ROAR!"

With a furious roar, the Yin Corpse ripped through the layers of Celestial Silkworm Nets binding it. Endless Yin Qi surged from its body, momentarily overwhelming the nine fire dragons of the Nine Luminaries Flame Prison Array. The roiling Yin Qi solidified into thin ice shards that shot out from the array, causing massive casualties.

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’Zhen Daoji and Zhen Yi, flying up there on that Red-Feathered Golden Eagle... Cautious, aren’t they? Still, discretion is the better part of valor. A wise move.’

’What terrifying methods. If a First Grade Martial Artist were trapped in a predicament like this, barraged by these weapons, they would be severely injured, if not killed. It’s only because the Yin Corpse’s body is tough enough... But the weapons are having an effect. Too bad the Yin Corpse is basically hacking with that Dragon Pearl, giving it unlimited mana for a period of time. This thing is not going to be easy to take down!’

’Here it is! Here it is! The Yin Corpse is counterattacking! It’s finally unleashing its power! Huh?’

As Fang Rui watched the battle unfold like a play, offering his silent commentary, his eyes suddenly lit up as he spotted something.

"Quick, are you all blind?! That’s our Zhang Yuzhang! He’s been wounded in battle! Somebody get over here and take him for treatment!"

"Coming! We’re coming! We need help over... huh? Chief, what are you doing here?"

"Zhang Yuzhang is a dear brother of mine. Now that he’s injured, how could I not come over to check on him?"

Fang Rui gave a grand wave of his hand. "I’m making the call. Quick, allocate the resources and get Zhang Yuzhang sent for treatment first."

"Brother Fang, words are not enough to thank you for this great kindness."

Perhaps because his injury had made him weak, Zhang Henshui was feeling rather sentimental. He looked at Fang Rui, his face full of gratitude, thinking, ’I knew it. That favor I did for him a while back wasn’t for nothing. Fang Rui is a man you can depend on!’

"Not at all! Not at all!"

Fang Rui beamed, stepping forward to give Zhang Henshui a very friendly pat on the shoulder.

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