Chapter 733: Turning the Tide
Adolphus' heavy armor charge directly disrupted the enemy formation, scattering the members of the Demon Dragon Palace and the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance like startled birds and beasts.
The unlucky ones who were sent flying and couldn't retreat in time were already embedded in the walls, unconscious, their lives uncertain.
Hmm...
Most likely dead.
A close-range heavy armor charge like this, especially against these poorly equipped Professionals, was impossible to withstand.
On the outside, their bodies still looked intact.
But their internal organs were likely shattered, their brains turned to mush.
No way around it...
Even though these people had joined the Demon Dragon Palace and the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance, they were originally just rogues, barely scraping by as adventurers in major guilds or bounty hunters targeting wanted criminals.
After joining the Demon Dragon Palace and the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance, no one would just hand out good equipment for free.
They'd need to complete organizational tasks to earn corresponding rewards.
For rogues recruited from the streets, the Demon Dragon Palace and Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance held little regard.
So, while their levels might not be low, their stats and equipment were subpar.
Just like Zhang Hu, their talents were mediocre at best, and they had clawed their way up through sheer grit.
However, a few among them did have decent combat instincts.
There were strong individuals among adventurers.
But now, the stronger members were exchanging glances, their eyes hinting at an intention to flee.
After all, they weren't idiots.
Who would willingly risk their life for the Demon Dragon Palace and the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance?
These two organizations didn't value the rogues they recruited, so there was no reason to sacrifice themselves for them. In dangerous situations, it was only logical to test the waters first.
If they could fight, they'd try. If not, they'd run.
And now was clearly the time to run.
However, the Professionals secretly observing from the shadows hadn't expected...
Ling Zhan's brilliantly executed spatial displacement technique.
It had turned what was initially a disadvantageous situation into a favorable one.
Watching Tang Wei get killed, the priests slaughtered, and several members crushed to death, the entire team's morale plummeted. Zhang Hu realized it was time to retreat!
If he didn't leave now, his life would be forfeit!
Damn it!
It was all because of this non-specialist's appearance, taking out Tang Wei and the priests, that the situation turned into such a mess!
If not for this damned non-specialist, he would've already claimed the dragon scale in Ansely's possession, along with enjoying her fiery, seductive body.
Yet he failed to realize...
When Ling Zhan first appeared, he was actually delighted.
And now he was blaming Ling Zhan's arrival for everything.
"Retreat!!"
Zhang Hu waved his hand, issued the retreat order, and took the lead, fleeing toward the exit of the stone chamber!
Seeing their leader flee, the other members didn't hesitate and followed suit!
However...
Ling Zhan's calm yet chillingly cold voice resounded again.
"Leaving? Did you ask for my permission?"
Zhang Hu sneered, "I admit I can't beat you, but if I want to escape, not even the three of you together can stop me!"
With that.
Boom!!
He stomped the ground, the floor caving in. Propelled by an immense force, he shot forward like a cannonball at terrifying speed!
In the blink of an eye, he reached the stone chamber's entrance!
As long as he got out of here, he could take advantage of the maze-like terrain to escape easily. What a joke!
But reality is often full of jokes.
Just as Zhang Hu approached the door with a sneer on his face...
An unexpected event occurred!
Buzz!!
A mysterious wave of energy filled the entire stone chamber!
In an instant, an enormous, majestic spiritual array rose from the ground, enveloping the entire chamber!
Clang!!
A loud impact rang out.
Zhang Hu, charging at full speed, slammed headfirst into the spiritual array's barrier, caught completely off guard!
His body was sent flying backward. He gritted his teeth and managed to stabilize himself, but blood began to flow from his head.
This...
What was this?
A spiritual array?
How could it be so solid?
It had withstood the full-force collision of a level 140 Martial God without even rippling!
There was no way out!
Zhang Hu's face turned deathly pale!
It was over!
The opponent had prepared this spiritual array in advance to prevent their escape!
The other members of the Demon Dragon Palace and Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance, who had been about to flee, were also stunned by the blue spiritual barrier blocking their path.
Swoosh!!
Even the Professionals hiding in the chamber's shadows panicked!
They were trapped here too!
Damn it!
Ansely and Adolphus looked up at the towering spiritual array. Feeling the solid resistance of the spiritual barrier, they knew its defensive strength was incredibly high!
At the very least, it could withstand the combined attacks of a group of level 140 Professionals!
This was...
Ridiculous!
He's a non-specialist!
How could every move he made be so unbelievable!?
"I finally understand why Vice Captain Lucia recommended him to our team..."
Adolphus sighed.
"Actually, before we set out, Vice Captain Lucia told Ling Zhan to take care of Avril and us..."
"I bet in Ling Zhan's eyes, we're like babies who need babysitting."
Ansely sighed as well.
Since Ling Zhan's arrival.
Her taut nerves had completely relaxed. That was the sense of security this man brought!
She had been prepared to self-destruct rather than allow herself to be defiled by these scumbags.
Thankfully, Ling Zhan appeared in time. Otherwise, she would've been doomed.
Now.
Ling Zhan walked up to Zhang Hu, whose face had turned completely grim, and smiled faintly. "Surprised? Didn't expect this? I knew you'd try to run. If you have any tricks left, feel free to use them."
"Otherwise, in a little while, you won't have the chance."
Zhang Hu, hearing this, said in a deep voice, "Ling Zhan! Don't get too cocky! Think carefully about what you're doing. If you kill me, you'll completely offend the Demon Dragon Palace and the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance!"
"When that happens, you won't be able to withstand our revenge!"
Ling Zhan laughed even more at that.
He looked at Zhang Hu with interest and suddenly said, "It seems the Demon Dragon Palace really has ties to the Demon Arrival Organization, doesn't it?"