kvmb Chapter 265 Breaking the Dark Night Demon's Scheme
Chapter 265 Breaking the Dark Night Demon's Scheme
Chapter 265 Breaking the Dark Night Demon's Scheme
Holding the black token, Zhuang Yu strode towards Mr. Zhuge's tent.
The night wind howled, making the tent flap loudly, just like his fluctuating emotions at that moment.
Upon entering the tent, Mr. Zhuge was sitting cross-legged, holding an ancient book. When Zhuang Yu arrived, he put down the book, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.
"Young friend Zhuang, have you made any discoveries?"
Zhuang Yu handed the token to Mr. Zhuge and told him about his discovery and his concerns in detail.
Mr. Zhuge took the token, examined it carefully, and gently stroked the patterns on it with his fingertips, his brows gradually furrowing.
The tent fell silent for a moment, with only the whistling of the wind through the gaps in the tent walls, creating a heavy and suffocating atmosphere.
The alliance members gathered inside the main tent, the atmosphere tense yet expectant.
They sat around the campfire, the flickering firelight reflecting on every face, some worried, some anxious, some doubtful.
Zhuang Yu sat in the main seat, stroking his teacup in his hand, his brows furrowed, his gaze deep, and he remained silent.
He keenly sensed an uneasy atmosphere in the air, far heavier than when facing the army of the Night Demon Lord.
"Young friend Zhuang, forgive my bluntness, but isn't this matter a bit too hasty?" The leader of the Money Sect broke the silence, his tone tinged with doubt. "The defeat of the Dark Night Demon Lord is the perfect opportunity for us to press our advantage. Wouldn't it be a pity to miss this chance because of some unfounded rumors?"
His words resonated with representatives from other sects, and many nodded in agreement.
They had previously been repeatedly defeated by the Dark Lord's army, and now that they had finally achieved a victory, they were naturally unwilling to give up this hard-won opportunity easily.
“Yes, young friend Zhuang, we all believe in your strength, but this matter is of great importance and requires careful consideration.” An elderly man with white hair and beard said slowly. He was the leader of the Zixiao Sword Sect and was highly respected in the alliance.
Zhuang Yu looked around at everyone, taking in their expressions, and a sense of helplessness welled up in his heart.
He understood that these people didn't distrust him; they were simply blinded by victory and unwilling to take any more risks.
The atmosphere inside the tent grew increasingly oppressive and stifling, as if a huge boulder was pressing on everyone's chest, making it hard to breathe.
Zhuang Yu put down his teacup, his sharp gaze fixed on the leader of the Money Sect, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"Since the sect leader is so certain, why don't we... let the sect leader go and investigate himself?"
Upon hearing this, the tent fell completely silent.
Everyone was stunned, and their eyes all fell on the leader of the Money Sect.
The leader of the Money Sect froze, not expecting Zhuang Yu to suddenly turn his attention to him.
He coughed lightly, trying to cover his embarrassment, "This...this isn't appropriate, is it? I'm an old man, and my legs aren't very strong..."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhuang Yu interrupted, "Sect Leader, you are mistaken. With your prestige in the alliance, your personal involvement will surely be twice as effective. Besides, as you just said, this is nothing but a rumor, so there shouldn't be any danger." His tone was laced with sarcasm, leaving the Money Sect leader in an awkward position.
The leader of the Money Sect turned pale and then red. He wanted to refuse, but under the watchful eyes of everyone, he couldn't directly offend Zhuang Yu, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree, "Since young friend Zhuang trusts me so much, then I will go."
Everyone was surprised; they never expected Zhuang Yu to solve the problem in this way.
Just then, Xiao Wu stepped forward. He walked to Zhuang Yu's side and said firmly, "Brother Zhuang..."
Zhuang Yu felt a warmth in his heart. He patted Xiao Wu on the shoulder and gave him a grateful look.
Xiao Wu's trust made him feel very gratified.
Seeing this, the other alliance members also expressed their support for Zhuang Yu's decision.
The atmosphere inside the tent gradually eased, but an inexplicable sense of tension permeated the air.
The leader of the Money Sect straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and turned to walk out of the tent.
The night was as dark as ink, and the cold wind howled. He wrapped his robes tighter around himself, but a sense of unease crept into his heart.
He glanced back at the brightly lit tent and thought to himself, "I hope everything goes well..."
He walked with heavy steps, step by step, into the depths of darkness...
"Wait," Zhuang Yu suddenly said, "Sect Leader, watch your step..."
The figure of the Money Sect leader disappeared into the night, but the atmosphere inside the tent did not ease in the slightest.
Zhuang Yu stared intently at the tent entrance, his fingertips lightly tapping the table, producing a rhythmic "tap-tap" sound that was particularly clear in the silent tent.
Before long, a faint, strange sound came from afar, as if something had been disturbed.
Zhuang Yu's eyes sharpened, and he suddenly stood up, a strong sense of crisis surging into his heart.
He decisively called out to the outside of the tent, "Gentlemen, follow me!"
No one dared to delay, and they all stood up and rushed out of the tent following Zhuang Yu.
As night fell, the figure of the Money Sect leader had vanished, replaced by a strange black mist that slowly rose from the ground, emitting a chilling hissing sound.
"Oh no, it's a trap!" Mr. Zhuge exclaimed, his face grave.
From within the black mist came the terrified cry of the Money Sect leader, his voice filled with despair.
Zhuang Yu's eyes narrowed, and he moved like lightning, taking the lead in rushing into the black mist.
The crowd followed closely behind, releasing their own spiritual power in an attempt to dispel the eerie fog.
In the mist, countless black tentacles stretched out from the ground, like venomous snakes ready to devour their prey, frantically coiling around the leader of the Money Sect.
He struggled desperately, but the black tentacles tightened their grip, almost crushing him to pieces.
Zhuang Yu's eyes were sharp; he noticed that the ends of the black tentacles were connected to black runes on the ground.
These runes emitted a dim light, constantly providing energy to the tentacles.
He immediately realized that the root of the trap lay in these runes!
"Attack the runes on the ground!" Zhuang Yu shouted, while gathering powerful spiritual energy in his hand. A blazing flame instantly erupted, burning the black rune closest to him.
Upon receiving the order, the alliance members unleashed their unique skills, and various lights intertwined, illuminating the area shrouded in darkness.
However, the black runes seemed to possess extremely strong defensive capabilities; although the attacks of the alliance members hit them, they were unable to inflict fatal damage.
The black tentacles continued their rampage, emitting a chilling hiss.
The situation was critical. Zhuang Yu's mind raced, and he suddenly remembered the knowledge of formations he had learned in the mysterious space.
He immediately guided the spiritual energy within his body, directing it along a specific trajectory to form a unique spiritual energy fluctuation.
This fluctuation resonated with the frequency of the black runes, instantly shattering their defensive capabilities.
"Now! Attack with all your might!" Zhuang Yu shouted, unleashing a powerful sword aura that slashed fiercely at a rune.
Seeing this, other alliance members followed suit and launched fierce attacks on the runes.
As the runes shattered one after another, the black tentacles gradually dissipated, and the leader of the Money Sect finally broke free of his restraints, collapsing to the ground, panting heavily.
Just then, a sinister laugh echoed from within the black mist, and the figure of the Dark Night Demon Lord slowly emerged, his face contorted with rage. "You actually broke my trap! How despicable!"
Zhuang Yu looked at him coldly.
"He wants to escape!"
Just as Zhuang Yu uttered his cry, a spatial rift slowly opened where the Dark Night Demon Lord had stood. The rift shimmered with a deep, eerie light, as if leading to a bottomless abyss.
Just then, a voice came from the spatial rift: "Next time we meet, I will definitely tear you to pieces!"
As the smoke cleared, the night sky gradually lost its inky blackness, revealing a pale, fish-belly white.
The alliance members gathered around Zhuang Yu, their joy at surviving the ordeal and their admiration for him intertwined, creating a warm current that dispelled the chill of the night.
"Young friend Zhuang, we owe you a great debt this time! If you hadn't seen through the Dark Night Demon Lord's scheme, we would all have been in trouble." The leader of the Purple Cloud Sword Sect sighed with emotion, stroking his long beard and looking at Zhuang Yu with admiration in his eyes.
The leader of the Money Sect was filled with shame. He walked up to Zhuang Yu and bowed deeply. "Young friend Zhuang, I was short-sighted before and wronged you. Please forgive my rashness and not hold a grudge." His face was flushed, and his voice was full of remorse.
Zhuang Yu smiled calmly and patted the leader of the Money Sect on the shoulder. "You flatter me, leader. We are all working towards the common goal of the alliance. A little misunderstanding is nothing to worry about." His tone was sincere and tolerant, which made the leader of the Money Sect even more grateful.
Xiao Wu was even more excited. He clenched his fist and said excitedly, "Brother Zhuang, you are really amazing! You are the hero of our alliance!" His eyes shone with admiration, as if Zhuang Yu was his idol.
Other alliance members also expressed their admiration for Zhuang Yu, and their previous doubts and concerns about him vanished at this moment.
Having survived this life-or-death ordeal, they became more united and more convinced of Zhuang Yu's leadership abilities.
The internal conflicts within the alliance have been further eased, and the entire alliance is filled with a positive and uplifting atmosphere.
However, Zhuang Yu showed no joy on his face. His brows were furrowed and his gaze was deep, as if he were thinking about something.
He gazed in the direction where the Dark Night Demon Lord had disappeared, a strong sense of unease welling up within him.
He knew that the Dark Lord would not give up easily, and this battle was far from over.
"Pass down the order to strengthen defenses and guard against the Dark Night Demon Lord's counterattack!" Zhuang Yu's tone was calm and firm, his voice echoing in the morning air with an undeniable power.
He looked up towards the east, where a red glow gradually appeared on the horizon, like a burning flame, foreshadowing the coming storm.
"This battle has only just begun..." he murmured to himself.
"Brother Zhuang, you don't look well. Have you discovered something?" Mr. Zhuge walked up to Zhuang Yu and asked with concern.
Zhuang Yu took a deep breath and slowly said, "I have a premonition that the Dark Night Demon Lord will soon launch his final, frenzied attack..." Before he could finish speaking, a deafening roar suddenly came from afar, and the earth trembled violently, as if some terrifying power was awakening...