Chapter 1635: Chapter 193: Forbidden Curse - Extinction of Corpses_4
The Pope nodded and said, "Alright, let’s settle it like this. I will lead the other Red Robe Priests to provide you with rear support. We must annihilate the enemy completely. After eliminating the Polar Undead Spiders, we will discuss how to deal with the Rotten Dragon. We’ve been busy all day, and everyone is tired, so let’s all go back to rest. Tomorrow morning, we will begin our actions."
Ah Dai pulled Xuan Yue back to his tent and said with some concern, "Yue Yue, do you not feel something is off?"
Xuan Yue was puzzled and asked, "What is off?"
Ah Dai replied, "Today we’ve crossed three checkpoints, yet the Church of the Dark Saint did not show themselves at all. Isn’t that strange? If I were in their position, I would certainly order my troops to coordinate with the Undead Creatures, making every step we take very difficult. Right now, we haven’t seen anyone from the Church of the Dark Saint, which leaves us very passive. What I’m most afraid of is that our initial reconnaissance was wrong, and the Church of the Dark Saint’s headquarters isn’t here at all."
Xuan Yue smiled gently, sat on Ah Dai’s lap, encircled his neck with her hands, and said softly, "Don’t worry too much. Our initial reconnaissance couldn’t be wrong, did you forget what little Goshawk said? And the Dark Alien Races that we personally witnessed, there won’t be any issues. Didn’t we also encounter strong resistance from the Skeleton Emperor today? Besides, if the headquarters of the Church of the Dark Saint isn’t here, then there is not much threat to us. Even though they have over a hundred thousand people, without the threat from the Demon Realm, I’m afraid your Holy Pope’s forces could easily deal with them."
Ah Dai sighed lightly, "It’s not that simple. Think about it, it’s only mid-April now, and there’s more than seven months until the Sacred year begins. Judging by our strength comparison, we have a great chance of overcoming the defense of this Undead Twelve Tribulations, and it won’t take too long. Once there is no obstruction from Undead Creatures, your Holy Pope’s fifty thousand Sacred Knights alone would give the Church of the Dark Saint a headache. Aren’t they a bit worried that we’ll destroy their plot? I think there must be something wrong here."
Xuan Yue pressed her pretty face against Ah Dai and said, "Whatever plot the Church of the Dark Saint has, only they know. There’s no use worrying too much now; we’ll have to take things one step at a time. Didn’t I tell you that I have a bad omen? Now I truly wish the enemy would attack in full force, so at least we can seize control of our fate. Stop thinking too much, rest early. Once we fully occupy the territories of the first seven keys, then it will be time to worry. Ah Dai, promise me, no matter what happens, prioritize your safety. For our future, you must stay safe!"
Feeling Xuan Yue’s deep affection for him, Ah Dai couldn’t help but feel enchanted. They lingered together for a long time before Ah Dai reluctantly took her back to her tent. After dropping off Xuan Yue, Ah Dai stood at the entrance of his tent, gazing at the dim sky above, experiencing a rush of emotions. He didn’t know why, but waves of unease kept surging in his heart. The ominous premonition that Xuan Yue mentioned also appeared in his mind.
The next morning, Ah Dai summoned Sheng Xie and little Skeleton. Little Skeleton carried Xuan Yue, Goshawk, Larthas, Gorisong, and Kino. Sheng Xie carried Yun Ying, Ah Dai, and Harry, setting off to advance towards the fourth checkpoint of the Undead Twelve Tribulations. Little Skeleton expertly brought Xuan Yue and the others to the sky above the fourth checkpoint. Xuan Yue took out her Angel Wand, smiled, and said, "Let me take charge of the attack. I have a method that can unleash a powerful large-scale fire magic. Goshawk senior, if any Cold Shade Polar Undead Spiders slip through, I’ll need your assistance. Larthas Master Mage, I’ll trouble you to protect little Skeleton."
Goshawk said discontentedly, "Why don’t you let me take charge of the attack? Is it that you don’t believe in my strength?"
Xuan Yue smiled, "How could that be? Your strength is so powerful, of course, we need to keep you back to secure our formation. If I can’t handle it, you can then step in! Look, they’re coming." A large group of blue light spots rapidly approached the group from the sky—the Cold Shade Polar Undead Spiders guarding the sky above the fourth checkpoint of the Undead Twelve Tribulations. Xuan Yue, unable to further explain, her beautiful eyes revealed a trace of brilliant divine light, began chanting loudly: "Using Phoenix’s Blood as the medium, the sacred energy full of endless vitality! Please permit me, as the possessor of Phoenix’s Blood, to borrow your power, to reincarnate the immortal Phoenix with limitless fire power through its bloodline, and bestow it with unlimited power." As Xuan Yue completed her incantation, a glowing red light floated out quickly, spinning around her body. Under the backdrop of divine aura energy, Xuan Yue merged fully with the Phoenix’s Blood at her chest, her delicate body slowly floated upwards, landing in front of little Skeleton. For the first time, she felt her spirit had completely unified with Phoenix’s Blood on the same spiritual level, the phoenix’s bloodline transmitted warmth and profound energy, continuously nurturing her body. A red magic hexagram star appeared beneath Xuan Yue’s feet. The rich, sacred red light instantly enveloped Xuan Yue’s body, making it impossible to see her appearance from the outside. Xuan Yue extended her arms, and a pair of golden wings appeared on her back, gently flapping with the emergence of red energy. Soon after, another pair of golden wings floated out, and distinct golden light spots continuously gathered from all directions towards these four wings.
