Chapter 1092 - 389: Girl, Time’s Almost Up—Let’s Get Moving!

"Three, ultimately, only a total of two thousand people remain at the six strongholds to manage all subsequent logistical matters. All other combat forces must finish resting in ten hours and gather here completely."

"Four, after ten hours, the entire army sets out on a forced march to swiftly dismantle all remaining five strongholds."

The orders are concise and clear.

Dismantling six strongholds, the Dawn and Cold Bone Fjord coalition was not unscathed.

But thanks to overwhelming strength and Fang Qingyu’s command, the number of casualties was negligible, countable on one hand.

Mostly just minor injuries not affecting mobility or needing a brief recovery due to internal shock.

Ten hours of rest is enough for this iron army, mainly composed of Tier Two Transcendents with high morale, to recover most of their energy.

Recalling all elite forces from the rear strongholds while leaving only a symbolic two thousand for logistics.

Further indicating Fang Qingyu’s determination.

To concentrate all forces and strike directly at the heart.

The last five strongholds will be the final obstacle before the gates of the Skeleton King Court.

They must be obliterated in one go with thunderous might.

"Yes!" Everyone in the hall responded in unison, their voices firm and resolute, without a hint of hesitation.

Having witnessed the terrifying strength of the Dawn Army, the Cold Bone Fjord officers now had absolute trust and execution of Fang Qingyu’s orders.

Fang Qingyu waved his hand.

Everyone immediately filed out, quickly relaying the orders.

The sea of Deep Blue and Dark Grey, after a brief uproar picking out spoils, swiftly shifted into a calm resting state.

Warriors seized every moment, either sitting with closed eyes to recover, circulating Qi Blood.

Inside the stronghold, only the howling of the wind and snow remained.

And occasionally, faint snores.

Deep in the Arctic.

Skeleton King Court.

Inside a building.

Here, the light seemed swallowed by darkness.

Only the phosphorus stones on the rock walls emitted a faint eerie green glow, offering negligible illumination.

A figure purely composed of shadows.

A silhouette without facial features.

Black Marquis, silently descending a circular stone staircase chiseled closely against the massive rock wall.

The staircase was narrow and steep, with no railing.

Below lay unfathomable darkness.

The wind turned into a low, eerie wailing here.

Swirling up from the depths of the abyss.

Black Marquis, as if merged with the darkness, walked on the cliff’s edge, yet it was like strolling on flat ground.

Time lost its meaning here.

Descending, descending, endlessly descending...

Until the encircling rock wall receded into the distance of vision.

Below, that deep dark space expanded beyond imagination.

The small silhouette of Black Marquis placed within.

Like a speck of dust.

Finally.

Black Marquis ceased descending.

To reach a platform extending from the stone steps.

The platform hovered above boundless darkness.

Below was still the unfathomable void.

Black Marquis stepped onto the platform without hesitation, the entirely pitch-black body immediately prostrating, in the most humble posture, kneeling with forehead tightly pressed to the cold, bone-like surface.

It seemed completely integrated with the platform, with the darkness.

Its presence was almost imperceptible.

Silence.

A deathly silence persisted.

Only the wailing winds from the abyss.

Suddenly...

From the front of the platform, in the depths of thick, inescapable darkness.

Two points of red light appeared without warning.

The red light started as small as beans, then quickly expanded, brightened.

Finally transforming into two scarlet suns.

As these two red suns appeared, their owner’s silhouette gradually manifested in the darkness.

It was an unimaginably large human figure...

Just the silhouette of a head was ten meters in diameter.

Looking somewhat like a human.

Facial features vaguely shaped humanoid, yet distorted and fierce due to enormity.

Those two scarlet suns were its opened eyes!

Merely the sight.

Was palpable with oppression.

Every breath stirred visible pale whirlwinds.

Blowing over Black Marquis’s prostrate body.

Why was such massive hollow space needed underground?

The answer was obvious.

Solely to accommodate this entity.

A deep voice resounded throughout the underground space instantaneously:

"Where are the humans?"

The voice carried distinct dissatisfaction and agitation.

"Why are there so few, I want more humans!!"

The sound waves struck the platform, causing Black Marquis’s prostrate body to tremble slightly.

Yet still maintained absolute humble posture:

"Supreme King! Your humble servant Black Marquis reports to you."

"It’s not out of negligence. The Human Race has declared full-scale war against our race, their armies biting into our territory like rabid dogs. Our operational range has been squeezed to the limit...also because..."

Black Marquis spoke, voice distinctly faltering.

"...because of the human practicing the Invincible Technique, our current strength...it’s really hard to compete with it...difficult to capture enough offerings for you."

Upon hearing this.

Those red sun-like eyes suddenly cooled.

"Black Marquis... don’t forget."

"You and your family are nothing more than a lowly watchdog beneath our feet."

"Whatever I command, you must do!"

"No excuses in my presence..."

"Understand?!!"

The last three words exploded in the abyss.

Making Black Marquis’s body press hard against the ground, as if forcibly embedded into the bones.

Its body formed purely of shadows violently fluctuating, seemingly ready to dissolve at any moment.

"Yes, Great King, your humble servant understands!!"