eurekapd Chapter 460 The Ghost Empress 8
Chapter 460 The Ghost Empress 8
Several loud bangs were heard as the wooden stakes slammed into the zombies, smashing them to pieces.
Some zombies were unlucky enough to be hit in the upper body by the wooden stakes. The huge impact sent their heads flying, creating a gruesome scene.
Ah Chu and Xiao Hai were dumbfounded. Senior brother is amazing!
But soon, the zombie leader and the other generals reacted and leaped into the air.
Some caught the wooden stakes and retreated quickly, but still refused to let go!
Some of the fallen wooden stakes, even as they roared in pain, continued to press forward bravely.
Exhausted from his magic, Shi Shaojian, panting heavily, retreated to Ren Yinyin's side. "Junior sister, it's up to you now!"
Ren Yinyin handed the demon-revealing mirror to Shi Shaojian, who took it and scanned the zombie horde, searching for the figure of the zombie leader.
Just then, a tall zombie dressed in Qing Dynasty official robes leaped out from the zombie horde; it was the zombie leader.
Ren Yinyin's eyes sharpened, and she immediately rushed forward, "Senior Brother!"
Shi Shaojian used all his magical power to control the Demon-Revealing Mirror and freeze the zombie leader.
Ren Yinyin held a peach wood sword, her movements as light as a swallow. She bit her fingertip, smeared the blood on the peach wood sword, and pierced the chest and abdomen of the zombie leader with one stroke.
The zombie leader, in pain, let out a deafening roar. It suddenly yanked free from the demon-revealing mirror and grabbed Ren Yinyin's arm.
Ren Yinyin was startled and desperately tried to pull her arm away, but the zombie leader's strength was astonishing.
Upon seeing this, Shi Shaojian hurriedly increased his magical power, but the light of the demon-revealing mirror began to flicker erratically.
Achu and Xiaohai also became anxious and were about to rush over to help.
At this critical moment, Ren Yinyin had a sudden inspiration. She turned the peach wood sword in her other hand and stabbed it fiercely into the throat of the zombie leader.
The zombie leader froze for a moment and released Ren Yinyin.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ren Yinyin took a few steps back, gathered her magic power again, and began to chant a spell towards the zombie leader.
A bright light shone from the peach wood sword, which shot out and knocked the zombie leader away.
The zombie leader crashed heavily to the ground, struggling violently.
"He's still not dead?" Ren Yinyin exclaimed in shock.
"Junior sister, come back quickly!" Shi Shaojian called out anxiously, holding the demon-revealing mirror in one hand and supporting the altar with the other.
"Senior brother, are you alright?" A-Chu stepped forward to support Shi Shaojian and asked worriedly when she noticed that he was covered in sweat.
"Senior brother, are you hot?" Xiao Hai asked curiously.
Shi Shaojian couldn't help but roll his eyes at him. What's so hot about it? He's just sweating because he's used up too much of his magic power.
Just as the three were talking, the zombie leader suddenly stood up, his mouth spewing out eerie energy. He roared and screamed in pain, and all the zombies moved toward him.
Ren Yinyin retreated swiftly back to the altar, watching the zombies warily.
"Yinyin, are you alright?" Shi Shaojian asked worriedly.
Ren Yinyin shook her head. Her arm had been scratched by the zombie leader, but she would be fine once she returned and circulated her magic to expel the zombie poison.
The zombie leader was severely injured and dared not linger, so he led all the zombies that could still move away from Gantian Town.
"Senior sisters and senior brothers, should we chase after them?" Ah Chu was somewhat happy to see the zombies running away.
"Don't you know the saying 'Don't pursue a cornered enemy'?" Shi Shaojian said irritably.
His junior sister was injured, and he had exhausted his magic power. If the zombies didn't leave soon, the two of them would have no choice but to fight to the death.
"Oh dear, how come there are so many zombie artifacts here?" Commander Li rushed over with his men and was heartbroken to see the zombies all over the ground.
These are all public property!
“There are more ahead, they haven’t gone far. Why don’t you take some men to catch them?” Shi Shaojian said sarcastically.
Commander Li gave an awkward smile. Although he was stubborn, he was still afraid when he actually saw a zombie.
"These zombies are not valuable cultural relics. I will not protect them anymore!"
"Little master, what do we do now?" Commander Li asked, pointing at the scattered zombies.
He was secretly amazed; were these Taoist priests really that powerful?
“Commander Li, the most important thing now is to release our martial uncle. His Taoist magic is unfathomable. Only with him can we eliminate the zombies!” Ren Yinyin said.
Commander Li nodded, "Yes, Master Mao, I'll have someone release him right away!"
If the junior disciple is so amazing, the senior disciple must be even more outstanding!
……
Commander Li personally went to the prison to release Mao Xiaofang, and told him in a kind but firm manner.
He must eliminate these zombies; he must return to the government with all the national treasures to report back.
Mao Xiaofang nodded in agreement. Even if Commander Li hadn't asked him to, he would have done it anyway!
"The most important thing now is to lure out the zombies. I don't want the tomb to be destroyed; it's national property!" Commander Li said.
Mao Xiaofang pondered for a moment, "If the Cold Cicada Pearl were here, it could be done, but..."
Commander Li waved his hand, interrupting Mao Xiaofang, "I've already thought of a solution!"
Mao Xiaofang was puzzled, but Commander Li sneered, "Everything started because that woman Black Rose stole the Frost Cicada Pearl. How could I let her get away with it?"
“Commander Li, she doesn’t deserve to die!” Mao Xiaofang said hurriedly.
Commander Li glanced at Mao Xiaofang. This Taoist priest is so soft-hearted, he's easy to manipulate!
"Don't worry, I just want to use her to lure out the zombies!" Commander Li said, his hands behind his back, brooking no refusal.
……
Black Rose wanted to take Little Shrimp away from Gantian Town, but with Commander Li's order, how could she possibly leave?
The two were escorted by a group of soldiers to the tomb of Empress Dowager Cixi, where Mao Xiaofang and his men had already set up a formation.
"Hey, it's you, you little mustache! You're so vicious!" Black Rose started cursing as soon as she saw Mao Xiaofang.
"Using you to lure the zombies was Commander Li's order!" Ren Yinyin said.
"That must have been your idea!" Black Rose insisted.
"No matter whose idea it was, as long as you listen to me, I guarantee you'll be fine!" Mao Xiaofang said calmly and confidently.
"Tch, do you think beautiful women don't have brains?" Black Rose didn't believe him.
Zombies? They're not that easy to kill.
"Ugly girls don't have brains either!" Achu mocked.
"Exactly!" Xiao Hai agreed. If it weren't for this Black Rose, how could so many things have happened in Gantian Town?
Mao Xiaofang turned around and glared at his two apprentices, and Achu and Xiaohai immediately shut their mouths.
"Don't you know that Midnight Fire technique? Why don't you just burn them to death?" Black Rose glared at the group. Why did they have to send such a beautiful woman like her?
"No, Commander Li said we can't damage national treasures!"
Just as Black Rose was about to refuse, a gun was quietly pressed against her waist and abdomen.
"Protecting national treasures is everyone's responsibility! If there's anything I can do to help you, just ask. Even if it means sacrificing my life for the country, I will face it calmly!" Black Rose said, changing the subject and being very pragmatic.
Black Rose looked ingratiatingly at the soldier pointing a gun at her, "Am I right?"
"I'm sorry, I had no choice. I was just following orders. If you die, don't blame me!" the soldier said politely.
Black Rose glared at him, "You jinx!"
"I've set up the Nine Lotus Formation. You are now the Lotus Saintess. As long as you hold the Nine Lotus Lamp and don't leave the Lotus Throne, I guarantee you'll be fine!" Mao Xiaofang comforted Black Rose.
"You'd better keep your word, or I'll haunt you even after I die!"
Mao Xiaofang ignored her and turned to set up the magic array to lure the zombies, with Ren Yinyin assisting her.
Shi Shaojian, along with Achu and Xiaohai, kept watch around the area.