Chapter 1966: Chapter 1966: Outbreak
The loud peals of the bell seemed to possess some kind of magic, causing everyone to involuntarily look up.
Layers of visible ripples spread out, calming people’s emotions.
However, the bell’s sound, pleasing to ordinary ears, turned the faces of the Sacred Teaching’s high-level members, even Amon, ashen.
The spectators quickly noticed other changes, starting with the players hanging from the columns, who were completely immobilized.
Their flesh and blood had nearly dried up, almost to the point of death, losing everything, yet at this moment, they suddenly lost all sense of pain.
However, they could move; the hooks hanging them up vanished, and they each dropped to the ground.
Simultaneously, they saw a buff, the Awakening of the Undead, and then they received notifications.
“System: Gained the blessing of Undead Awakening, regained mobility, current attributes are 500% of the base attributes, duration two hours.”
“System: Players have regained mobility, time starts counting now, survive for two hours and escape the Sacred Teaching’s pursuit, and you will receive appropriate rewards for completing the challenge.”
“System: Completing the challenge rewards the transformation skill, which activates Undead Awakening when health is at 10%, all attributes become 120% of base attributes, lasting fifteen minutes, with a cooldown of one hour (upgradeable to increase transformation time and reduce cooldown), and grants the title ‘Survival Amidst Chaos.’ This title grants an additional 5% to transformation attributes, effective upon transformation without needing to be worn.”
Having endured a whole night, these elite players had already despaired; even with Li Yao’s disruption, they had no other thoughts. Persisting until now was only seen as a test of willpower.
Although Li Yao said nothing, being able to persist until now without being forcibly logged off represented a significant transformation for the toys themselves. Most of them conquered their fears, leaving no nightmares behind but instead strengthening their resilience.
Li Yao believed that as long as these players made it through today, their strength would see a leap in progress. This transformation of their state of mind meant the consolidation and enhancement of spiritual power, naturally leading to an improvement in strength.
Originally, this human potential was locked, but with the Divine Metal, things that seemed fantastical have become possible. Ordinary people just aren’t aware of it yet, while even scholars studying Divine Metal are still exploring.
Even Li Yao received a notification; however, he had already transformed, growing sharp horns and achieving an effect similar to a demon transformation. Originally temporary, escaping from here would grant him a permanent transformation skill.
This led Li Yao to think about the future release of the demon hunter transformation effect, as his skills were also similar, such as the eye beams.
Of course, they are only similar in form; the inherent power is different.
There were still quite a number of players on the stone columns; they could be regarded as extremely knowledgeable.
What surprised Li Yao was that these freed players did not launch suicidal charges or attempt to escape, but instead all fell to the ground, pretending to be extremely weak.
Li Yao couldn’t help but admire them; among these people were absolutely intelligent individuals with considerable influence, able to temporarily make others agree with their idea, which was quite impressive.
Moreover, it was a very wise choice. They were around the Blood Pool, and nearest to them was the inner circle of the Sacred Teaching’s high-level members, all super strong, at least faction-level. Attempting anything now would be suicidal.
Trying to rush out was impossible; they wouldn’t last a minute, let alone two hours.
Being collectively weak, they would not draw attention in this state.
Sure enough, the high-level members of the Sacred Teaching merely glanced at them and ignored them, for they were aware of a bigger problem.
The Archbishop finally spoke, as Amon was entangled with the opponent with all his might, and he had to respond.
“Everyone stop the ritual, turn around, pick up your weapons, and prepare for battle. The Undead monsters are coming.”
The Archbishop’s voice suppressed all the noise, bringing everyone back to their senses, prompting them to instinctively draw their weapons and prepare for the battle.
Their preparation was no laughing matter; soon the spectators noticed a second phenomenon.
The doors of many buildings were forcefully broken open, and even coffins on many streets emitted loud thuds as their lids were blown away.
Creepy beings appeared, described as humans but not resembling humans, described as undead but still possessing flesh, with pale light glowing in their eyes.
Initially bewildered, they all looked up towards the direction of the bell tower, listening to the ethereal bell sound, seemingly in thought.
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom…
Light pillars rose from different directions in the city, each one resembling the Dance King’s entrance, containing a phantasmal figure, each with different appearances and races, but all crossing their arms and slightly closing their eyes, seemingly in slumber.
The Dance King leaped to the top of the bell tower, with flames shooting into the sky.
“The sovereigns and saints have awakened, people seeking to rid themselves of shackles, the world is nearing destruction still under the Evil God’s control. With a strong figure from the Outland now standing against the Evil God, our time to fight back has come. Kill those cultists deceived by the Evil God, seal the Evil God’s body.”
The Dance King’s voice was not loud, but it echoed clearly throughout the entire city.
Mad roars sounded from all over the city.
“Damn it, divide our forces, take control of key areas of the city, we must not let these filthy undead pollute our city.” The Archbishop’s anger erupted.
In his plan, the ritual was the priority upon waking, and after its completion, they would deal with the unawakened undead. However, such a change occurred before the ritual even finished, and he couldn’t help his fury.
Both sides immediately engaged in intense combat. The undead were surprisingly quick to gather, with intelligence no less than that of humans, not foolishly dispersing to attack a well-defended plaza.
Instead, they occupied major areas, and they held an advantage, as they were already scattered everywhere, while the Sacred Teaching’s people gathered together with weakened defense.
The pursuit of Li Yao had already cost them greatly, and now they were mostly destined to be hunted.
The Dance King rapidly approached Li Yao, saying, “Friend, could you please continue to hold off this Evil God?”
“Holding him off isn’t a problem, but his goal is to break the seal, which I fear I cannot stop,” Li Yao said.
“The situation is irreversible now; the plane’s spatial turbulence has greatly weakened all seals, and with this inside and outside collaboration, I’ve awakened the strong practitioners suppressing the seal, so it can’t hold,” the Dance King said. “I only ask that you delay the Evil God as much as possible.”
“Are you trying to occupy the city?” Li Yao raised an eyebrow.
“It’s hard to say right now, but seek your assistance, and you will be richly rewarded,” the Dance King said earnestly.
Li Yao immediately understood, comprehending her intention…