mtl008 Chapter 264 Another Cunning Tactic
Chapter 264 Another Cunning Tactic
Chapter 264 Another Cunning Scheme
As night fell, stars dotted the deep sky. Although the smoke of the great war in the spirit world had dissipated, the atmosphere at the Alliance headquarters remained heavy.
Zhuang Yu stood on the high platform, looking down at the busy figures below, his brows furrowed.
The air still carried a faint smell of blood, but what was more unsettling at the moment was the silence after the great battle, like the calm before the storm, suffocating everyone.
He knew that although the Dark Night Demon Lord had been defeated, his henchmen were all over the spirit realm, and his remaining forces were like lurking venomous snakes, ready to turn on him at any time.
The alliance itself is not a monolithic entity.
"Brother Zhuang Yu, you were looking for me?" The fat face of the Money Gate leader was full of smiles. He had a protruding belly, like a greedy toad, and his eyes were gleaming with shrewd calculation.
Zhuang Yu glanced at him indifferently, her tone calm, "What instructions does the sect leader have?"
The leader of the Money Sect rubbed his hands together, his smile becoming even more obsequious. "The great battle is over, and my Money Sect has suffered heavy losses. Do you think the allocation of resources in this alliance should be..." Before he could finish speaking, he revealed his greedy trump card.
"What does the sect leader mean?" Zhuang Yu's tone remained calm, but a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
"Look, my Money Sect has contributed a lot to this great battle, shouldn't we get a bigger share of the resources? After all, we need to replenish our manpower!" The Money Sect leader began to make outrageous demands, revealing his greedy nature.
These words immediately caused an uproar in the previously calm council chamber.
"Sect Leader of the Money Sect, what do you mean by this? Didn't our sect contribute anything?" A hot-tempered sect representative suddenly stood up, his eyes wide with anger, and pointed at the Sect Leader of the Money Sect, cursing him.
"That's right! Our sect has also suffered heavy casualties, so why should you get more resources?" another sect representative chimed in angrily.
Representatives from various sects stepped forward to condemn the greed of the Money Sect leader.
Inside the council chamber, people were talking and arguing, creating a noisy atmosphere like a bustling market.
The hot-blooded young man, Xiao Wu, clenched his fists tightly, his face flushed red. He felt a fire burning in his chest, wanting to rush forward and question the shameless behavior of the Money Sect leader.
Seeing this, the leader of the Money Sect not only felt no remorse, but was also smug. He spread his arms as if enjoying the anger of the crowd, and his greedy eyes gleamed with excitement.
He seemed to enjoy being the center of attention, even if that attention was accompanied by disgust and anger.
The strategist of the alliance, Mr. Zhuge, stopped stroking his beard. His brows furrowed, and his eyes revealed deep worry.
He sensed an undercurrent surging within the alliance, and that the slightest misstep could lead to disaster.
Just then, a sudden, cold laugh, like a blast of ice, instantly froze the clamor in the council hall.
"Heh, it seems this alliance is nothing more than a bunch of rabble, only knowing how to fight amongst themselves." The Dark Night Demon Lord's voice was cold and grating, as if it came from the deepest hell, carrying a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine.
The voice did not originate from inside the council chamber, but rather rang directly in everyone's minds, like a ghost.
The council chamber fell silent instantly, and everyone felt a chill run from their feet to the top of their heads.
They looked around in terror, but could not find the source of the sound.
The smug look on the face of the Money Sect leader vanished instantly, replaced by deep fear.
Zhuang Yu's expression remained unchanged. He looked around at everyone, his eyes sharp as knives. "Everyone, the Dark Night Demon Lord's conspiracy is to throw us into disarray. How can we let him succeed?" His tone was firm, carrying an unquestionable majesty, like a towering mountain that stands firm and unyielding.
He paused, then continued, "This resource allocation will be based on each sect's contribution in the battle against the Dark Night Demon Lord. Although the Money Sect suffered some losses, its contribution was limited..." He spoke each word clearly and forcefully, each word striking the heart of the Money Sect leader like a heavy hammer.
The leader of the Money Sect turned pale, his lips trembling as he tried to retort, but under Zhuang Yu's sharp gaze, he swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
He could sense that Zhuang Yu wasn't just talking; the oppressive aura emanating from him made him feel suffocated.
Zhuang Yu continued, "Other sects will receive corresponding compensation based on their battle losses and contributions." As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted in the council hall.
Representatives from each sect wore smiles of satisfaction, deeply admiring Zhuang Yu's fairness.
Xiao Wu stood in the corner, clapping vigorously. He felt that Zhuang Yu was like a beacon, illuminating the path of confusion and guiding them in the right direction.
Zhuang Yu noticed Xiao Wu's gaze and gave him a grateful smile, a smile that was warm and full of strength.
Suddenly, Zhuang Yu frowned. He sensed an unusual fluctuation, and an ominous premonition welled up in his heart.
He abruptly looked up at the dark night sky outside the window and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, be careful..."
Before Zhuang Yu could finish speaking, a shrill scream pierced the night sky, like a sharp knife stabbing into everyone's eardrums.
Immediately following was a deafening explosion and the clanging of weapons shattering the tranquility of the night.
"Oh no! It's the Falling Clouds Sect!" a sect representative exclaimed, his face filled with fear.
The Luoxia Sect is a relatively weak sect within the alliance. Its sect is located far from the alliance headquarters, and its defenses are relatively weak.
Zhuang Yu's eyes narrowed, and he immediately realized that this was a deliberate provocation by the remnants of the Dark Night Demon Lord.
He waved his hand and said sternly, "Everyone, follow me to the Luoxia Sect to support the disciples of the Luoxia Sect!" His voice was as loud as a bell, shaking the entire audience.
Almost the instant Zhuang Yu finished speaking, he transformed into a streak of light and shot into the sky.
The alliance members followed closely behind, each unleashing their magical treasures, which transformed into streaks of light as they rushed towards the direction of the Falling Clouds Sect, following Zhuang Yu.
When Zhuang Yu led everyone to the scene, Luoxia Sect was already in ruins, with flames soaring into the sky and screams and wails echoing everywhere.
Amidst the ruins, mangled corpses lay scattered on the ground, and the air was thick with the stench of blood.
The remaining Dark Night Demon forces, each with a ferocious appearance and wielding various bizarre weapons, were frantically slaughtering the disciples of the Falling Clouds Sect.
The enemy's offensive was exceptionally fierce. They were like a pack of bloodthirsty beasts, with vicious and ruthless moves, and their teamwork was impeccable, clearly indicating that they were well-trained.
Although the alliance members resisted with all their might, they were temporarily suppressed due to lack of preparation.
"These guys are really cunning!" Xiao Wu roared, brandishing his longsword and slashing at the enemies in front of him.
However, the enemy's attacks came like a tidal wave, one after another, leaving them overwhelmed.
"Don't panic, everyone! Hold your ground!" Zhuang Yu calmly directed the alliance members while wielding his spirit sword to slay enemies.
His voice was steady and powerful, like a stabilizing force, calming everyone's emotions.
His eyes were sharp, as if he could see through the enemy's schemes and tricks, which made his commands extremely precise and effective.
Under Zhuang Yu's command, the alliance members gradually regained their footing and began to counterattack.
However, the enemy seemed to be well-prepared. They constantly changed formations and used all sorts of insidious tricks, making it impossible for the alliance members to defend against them.
"Hmph, these despicable bastards!" The leader of the Money Sect hid behind the crowd, watching the battlefield from afar. His fat body trembled slightly, and his eyes flashed with fear.
The remnants of the Night Demon Lord originally thought that the alliance would be bogged down in internal strife, delaying the rescue.
They were even fully prepared to retreat immediately once allied reinforcements arrived.
However, they never expected that Zhuang Yu would coordinate the alliance so quickly and arrive here in time.
Seeing Zhuang Yu calmly directing the alliance members, they began to panic.
On the battlefield, swords clashed, blood and flesh flew everywhere, and the air was thick with a murderous aura.
Zhuang Yu's figure darted across the battlefield, his spirit sword flashing so fast it was impenetrable, leaving behind only severed limbs wherever it went.
His dark eyes gleamed with a chilling light, like those of a grim reaper from hell.
Suddenly, Zhuang Yu felt a sharp killing intent rushing towards him. He looked up abruptly and saw a figure shrouded in a black robe rushing towards him. Beneath the black robe, a pair of scarlet eyes were revealed, flashing with a crazed light.
"Heh heh, Zhuang Yu, your death is near..." The black-robed man's hoarse voice rang out, carrying a chilling and sinister tone.
Zhuang Yu's sword flashed, its light slicing through the night sky like a bolt of lightning, each swing taking the lives of several enemies.
He moved across the battlefield like a ghost, and no one could stop him when his sword pointed.
Inspired by this, the alliance members were greatly encouraged and fought bravely against the enemy.
Xiao Wu roared, his longsword imbued with fiery spiritual power, each swing forcing his enemies back several steps.
Seeing this, the leader of the Money Sect hid behind the crowd and secretly added several layers of defense to himself, fearing that he would be caught in the crossfire.
Under Zhuang Yu's leadership, the enemy's offensive gradually crumbled. Screams rose and fell, blood and flesh flew everywhere, limbs and severed bodies were scattered all over the ground, and the stench of blood filled the air, making people nauseous.
The remnants of the Night Demon Lord were swept away like fallen leaves by the autumn wind, and were utterly routed by the alliance members.
Zhuang Yu killed the last enemy in front of him with a single sword strike. He looked around and saw the remaining enemies abandoning their armor and fleeing in a sorry state, like stray dogs.
"We won! We won!" Xiao Wu excitedly waved his longsword, his face beaming with the joy of victory. He ran towards Zhuang Yu, his face filled with admiration and respect, "Brother Zhuang Yu, you're amazing!"
The alliance members cheered and jumped for joy, raising their weapons high and letting out deafening cheers, their happiness overflowing.
Their gazes toward Zhuang Yu were filled with admiration and gratitude.
Zhuang Yu gently wiped the bloodstains off the sword, but his brows furrowed slightly. He had a feeling that things were not so simple.
He walked to the fallen enemies and searched their bodies. Suddenly, an exquisite black token caught his attention.
He picked up the token and examined it closely. The token was engraved with a hideous demonic image, exuding a chilling aura.
He infused the token with his spiritual power, and lines of obscure and incomprehensible characters immediately appeared on it, revealing that the Dark Night Demon Lord was plotting an even bigger conspiracy.
Zhuang Yu's face darkened. He put away the token and looked up at the dark night sky in the distance.
He sensed that a larger crisis was quietly approaching.
The alliance members were still immersed in the joy of victory, talking loudly about the battle they had just fought and praising Zhuang Yu's bravery.
The leader of the Money Sect also stepped forward, all smiles, wanting a share of the profits.
Zhuang Yu raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. He walked up to them, his eyes sharp as knives. "Everyone, the Dark Night Demon Lord's conspiracy is far more than this. We have seized their communication tokens, and he is planning an even bigger conspiracy."
He paused, his tone heavy, "We must unite once again to deal with the crisis ahead." His voice was deep, yet carried an undeniable authority, each word striking a chord in everyone's hearts.
The smiles on the faces of the alliance members gradually disappeared, replaced by deep worry.
They looked at each other, exchanging glances and whispering amongst themselves.
Zhuang Yu looked at the black token in his hand, his brows furrowed. Dark Night Demon Lord, what exactly are you planning?
"This matter is probably not so simple. We need to discuss it with Mr. Zhuge," Zhuang Yu said slowly.