Chapter 128: Zhuge Liangs translucent figure

Chapter 128: Zhuge Liangs translucent figure

Zhuge Liang, one of the most iconic figures in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, was renowned for his legendary feat of borrowing the Eastern Wind during the Battle of Chibi—a tale that had etched its place in history.

This was also a formidable trump card that Chu Ze had acquired through the system: the spiritual talisman known as ‘Zhuge Liang Borrows the Eastern Wind’. It was a Sky-grade spiritual talisman, the most potent asset currently at his disposal.

The translucent form of Zhuge Liang, nestled within Chu Ze’s palm, continued to sway his arms. In the real world, the dark clouds swiftly dissipated, unveiling a starry night sky.

The winds gradually intensified from the north, where Chu Ze stood, toward the Demonic Beast Forest in the south. The clouds dispersed entirely, revealing the serene moon and stars overhead, accompanied by a pleasantly cool atmosphere.

Within the forest, trees swayed, their verdant leaves rippling like waves on a sea. It was a testament to the strength of the winds Zhuge Liang had harnessed.

The powerful winds didn’t spare even the empty tents within the camps, sending some of them tumbling away along the ground. Flags flapped wildly in the gale, adding to the chaotic scene.

Li Wen You tilted his head upward to savour the fierce winds, a faint glimmer of joy in his expression as he regarded Chu Ze with deep admiration.

Chu Ze’s complexion grew pale as he channelled his full spiritual power into the projection in his hands.

At last, the northern winds stabilized, resembling a gust of breath expelled from a human’s mouth, pushing everything toward the south.

Across the mountains, mountain pig and the other watching demonic beasts stood stupefied.

Having inhabited the Demonic Beast Forest for an extended period, they were well-acquainted with the forest’s seasonal patterns. However, the winds, which should have blown from the south, had now inexplicably reversed to northern winds—powerful ones at that!

Nobody had the luxury to ponder the cause behind this sudden change. Instead, they keenly grasped that if they missed this opportunity to strike, it might be lost forever.

Mountain pig roared, “The wind’s direction has shifted! Everyone, charge now! Don’t allow them to set the forest ablaze!”Fịndd new updates at novelhall.com

The other demonic beasts turned ashen, collapsing to the ground, their voices filled with solemnity. One of the beasts voiced their concern, “Fire? The scouts in the air have observed their preparations all along! We should flee while we still can!”

Mountain pig kicked the demonic beast and roared, “Are you a fool? Flee? To where? With the wind’s direction altered, retreat would only lead us to certain death.

Our sole option is to charge, to head into areas where there’s no fuel, and against the wind, we may have a chance to survive!”

Another demonic beast inquired, “But what about the Demonic Beast Forest?”

The eyes of the entire demonic beast group reddened as they fixated on the silhouette of the emperor, the individual who had summoned the winds.

“Most of the Demonic Beast Forest will likely be devastated. But fortunately, there’s a small river to the south that may temporarily halt the fire.”

As Chu Ze and Li Wen You prepared to depart, an unexpected noise from the troops behind them drew their attention.

Behind them, the retreating army of hundreds of thousands struggled to maintain order even with the guidance of the Sky Reaching realm expert, Guan Yun Chang.

Chu Ze’s expression turned solemn as he received a notification from the system.

“The host is currently facing the greatest crisis yet. Please work diligently to overcome it!”

What? Greatest crisis?

Chu Ze’s complexion darkened, he was well aware that the system’s notifications had always held significance. This meant that a situation had emerged at the rear of the army.

He shot forward, with Li Wen You following closely.

Li Wen You nonchalantly performed another divination gesture, and the earlier prophecy of a safe retreat had transformed into a prediction of a 90% risk of death.

His expression soured as he called out from behind Chu Ze, “Your Majesty, be cautious! The prophecy has changed! There’s a high risk of death!”

Chu Ze teetered on the verge of anger. His decision to launch an all-out assault on the Demonic Beast Forest had been driven by the pursuit of rewards. Now, not only was his nation’s fortune dwindling, but problems were cropping up frequently within his own army.

As Chu Ze reached the centre of the army, he bore witness to the calamity unfolding at its rear.

It was the sky-covering locusts.

Each locust bore a blood-red body, giving them the appearance of demons rising from the depths of hell. They swarmed like malevolent clouds descending upon the retreating army.

The attacks of the crimson locusts instantly pierced the heads of weaker soldiers, causing their brains and blood to spill onto the ground. The corpses on the battlefield were soon covered by the relentless horde of red locusts, which swiftly devoured the lifeless bodies.

The clouds of these demonic creatures resembled a corrosive sea, eating away at the army, and with the flames behind them casting their eerie light, it looked like a nightmarish sea of bodies and blood.

Amidst the blood-coloured clouds in the sky floated a human figure.

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