Yama Rising

Chapter 516: Fated Finale (3)

“Where to?” Mo Changhao responded.

Abyssal Prefect… Zhou Xianlong gnashed his teeth as he waved his hand, casually reducing a Nipponese Yin spirit to ashes. He wore an incomparably grave expression on his face.

“Any updates on Mr Qin?” Zhou Xianlong led the charge, reducing all Yin spirits to clouds of Yin energy in the wake of his path of destruction. He didn’t pause in the slightest. Their destination had earlier been the Lush Garden Acres, but there were unfortunately too many obstacles impeding their path of approach. Not only was there a tide of maddened wandering spirits to contend with, there were even the ghosts who had developed spiritual intelligence, as well as the Hellguard-class Nipponese Yin spirits that had been unleashed by Susa Boy. Everything acted as an impediment to their approach.

“Vanished?” Mo Changhao turned his head in shock, “How could he just have vanished like that? Or are you telling me that he’s no longer in Cathay?!”

“It’s incredibly difficult to damage that chip.” Zhou Xianlong’s expressions grew more sullen than before, “The smaller something is, the lower the odds of damaging it in a large-scale battle.”

For some strange reason, his heart eased up at the notion of that thought.

“Hang on…” Just then, the albatross cried out once more, “Mr Qin… has appeared again!”

At once, Mo Changhao and Zhou Xianlong snatched the phone from his hand and stared at the screen.

And it was impossible to determine just how many Yin spirits there were!

Nobody said a single word.

“Let’s forgo all plans pertaining to Mr Qin for now.” Zhou Xianlong gritted his teeth and made the call, “Rendezvous with the big boss at once. We’ll restore order to Martial City first before we deal with anything else!”

Back in front of Hell’s gate. The devastating battle that took place earlier here had reduced everything to scorched earth. The ground was strewn all over with trees, bricks and tiles.

The lanterns were also fading from red to white, almost as though they were becoming a milkyway of stars once more. Their breaths were no longer ragged, and the lands were still once more.

But just as order was finally restored to the lands, the lanterns they were carrying suddenly turned a striking red colour once more!

They were manifesting an even stronger temptation than before!

Clatter… The hands reaching out from Hell’s gate paused for a moment, and then slowly retracted into the depths of the portal, leaving a swirling darkness in the wake of their disappearance. Something was clearly brewing from within.

Just then, a pair of hands blazing with scarlet netherflames reached out of Hell’s gate and emerged from the portal. The daolord of the asura peered out at once, glancing about warily as though he were clearing the way for the arrival of his king.

They moved according to their intuition.

The daolord of the asura yanked on the door frame, and the portal that he came out from grew even darker than before. Moments later, it revealed the image of a magnificent, ancient city.

At once, countless spots of glowing black light emerged from the heart of the hazy portal like a reverse meteor shower that plunged straight into the earth!

It wasn’t so much a conscious response as it was an instinctual one.

Rumble… The black spots of light were all figures that were wrapped tightly with Yin energy. They flew straight to the ground, lining up in a neat, square formation of thousands of men. The banner of Qin fluttered wildly in the ferocious nethergale. As soon as the army assembled, they ,too, got down on one knee just like the daolord of the asura and bellowed in unison, “The forces of Hell welcome the arrival of the esteemed King Yanluo!”

It was immolating with purple netherflames and covered with scales, just like that of a mythical dragon!

The heavens thrummed as soon as it appeared.

But that wasn’t all.

In fact, what was most terrifying about it wasn’t the Yin energy pouring out of the book, but the unspeakably holy aura that appeared to be radiating from it, almost as though all the heavens and the earth are contained within its chronicles!

At once, the rest of the Yin spirits of Martial City cocked their heads in the direction of the Lush Garden Acres. And then, one by one, they all knelt to the ground in reverence and awe. Even the Yin spirits who had developed spiritual intelligence screamed in terror as they fell to the ground with great trembling.

Meanwhile, gasps rang throughout the Special Investigations Department offices located in Eastmount Province, Breakwaters Province, and other parts of the coastal region.

Meanwhile, in the basement of Stalwart City’s city hall. The alarms blared loudly, “Warning, warning. Yin energy readings of one billion Yin detected. This is the highest Yin energy reading detected in the history of Cathay. It’s source is located in Martial City. Threat level - armageddon. Evacuation from Eastmount, Fulling, and Breakwaters Provinces advised… The threat has been escalated directly through the Vault of the Sky system. Repeat. …”

Countless cities in various regions and districts of Cathay sprung into action at once. Even the top brass located in Yan Capital were awakened at 4.00 a.m. by the sounds of urgent phone calls. Moments later, they got into the respective vehicles that had been prepared for them and were transported directly to the war room.

The Yin soldiers stood tall in formation, basking in the glory of Hell.

Hell’s earlier siege of Qufu wasn’t borne out of anger. It was a war for expansion, and all is fair in love and war.

Prior to this, not a single Yin soldier had known the full extent of Hell’s reserve forces. But now, the realization of the extent of Hell’s might filled them with pride and excitement that went through the roof!

“All hail King Yanluo of Hell! All glory to Hell!” There was a tremendous roar from the heart of the work site. Qin Ye nodded softly, and then turned to the daolord of the asura. At once, he trembled profusely, “Your Excellency… This great sinner humbly awaits your command!”

“Tell me, are you able to purge that evil ghost?”

“No need.” Qin Ye licked his lips, “Go after Susa Boy. I intend to teach him the consequences of acting willfully here on Cathayan soil!”

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Lee Jung-sook was nowhere to be seen. Martial City wasn’t a small city by any means. Having missed his chances to capture Qin Ye, Susa Boy knew that Lee Jung-sook was his last bastion of hope. Unfortunately… she was nowhere to be found!

“Get the hell out of here!!”

As soon as I find her, I’m going to beat her down and tear her to shreds!

“What’s this…” He paused for a moment and glanced back in the direction of Lush Garden Acres.

Meanwhile, the Sword of the Yellow Emperor’s master also paused in mid-air, equally dumbfounded. The broken sword in his hand thrummed loudly as it swung up and pointed straight in the direction of the Lush Garden Acres.

This is at least in the region of 500 million Yin…

Hell’s forces are moving!

Susa Boy shuddered violently. At once, he dove straight into the tide of Yin spirits and stepped up his search efforts.

“LEE! JUNG! SOOK!!!!”