Book 6: Chapter 47: The final move

Book 6: Chapter 47: The final move

Zuo De!

When Zuo De disappeared, Ruan Zhans eyes hadnt recovered yet so he didnt recognize him. However, the moment he saw the feet wearing sneakers appear, he had already intuited that the person inside the bell must be Zuo De, who had vanished for a long time.

He hadnt expected Zuo De to be hiding inside the bell all this time. Truly a smart decision! This specially made bronze bell had strong astral affinity that could block off the senses of resentful spirits. Furthermore, it also prevented harm from material objects. Zuo De must have noticed something when the resentful spirits started occupying the survivors bodies. He was powerless to protect the others and could only save himself first.

Zuo Des backpack was filled with food and water when he entered the town. He must have relied on those things to sustain himself over the past few days. Ruan Zhan felt both impressed by his intelligence and in awe of his tenacity. It was impossible to tell night from day in the darkness under the bell, or know what was going on. It was even less clear when this matter would come to an end. It must have been torture!

Now, he had probably verified over a long period of time that the two battling werent illusions conjured by resentful spirits. Thats why he had come out in an attempt to help Ruan Zhan.

However, his body was too weak, making it rather hard for him to move the bell. Ruan Zhan was also unable to help him due to being wrapped up. He could only struggle desperately, trying to capture Si Ma Nans full attention, creating an opportunity for Zuo De!

Slowly, Zuo De trembled as he finally lifted the bell with difficulty, crawling out from beneath it! At this point, Ruan Zhan was completely out of energy. He was raised in the air by invisible hands like a wilted leaf.

He couldnt look in Zuo Des direction for fear of attraction Si Ma Nans attention. However, he could still see from the corner of his eyes that Zuo De had snuck to the side of the door. He had taken off the large sneakers and placed them into his backpack along with the empty food and drink containers. He aimed it at Si Ma Nan and desperately hurled it over.

Si Ma Nan was fully focused on dealing with Ruan Zhan and hadnt expected to be ambushed from behind at all. He felt a rush of air and instinctively ducked. However, the attack still struck his head!

Si Ma Nan only felt the solid object hitting him was very bulky. The shock made him feel a wave of dizziness. He failed to continue forming the hand seals that operated his invisible spell and Ruan Zhan immediately fell to the floor.

The moment he landed, the indescribable pain made Ruan Zhan wish for nothing more than to lie there unmoving. However, he knew this was a fleeting opportunity. Therefore, he got up with the last bit of his strength and threw himself towards Si Ma Nan!

However, his previous injuries were so severe that it was difficult for him to walk. He stumbled and almost fell. In the brief dozens of seconds, Si Ma Nan knew that things werent looking good. He subconsciously entered a state of desperation as he conjured a strong gale with his finger, aiming at the bronze mirror that represented the lives of the townsfolk. His other hand entered his robes, pulling out the needle from the dolls neck.

The moment he moved, Ruan Zhan knew what he was going to do. He didnt have time to think, pulling out the keychain ornament-like object from his pocket. He didnt even have time to chant, relying on his willpower and familiarity with the spell instead as he threw it out.

This was his last resort!

The item was only effective against the bronze mirror, so he threw it in that direction while he swiftly threw himself in the path of the flying needle, using his own body to block its movements, planning to injure himself to protect Wan Li.

However, the needle was too fast and Ruan Zhans injuries caused his movements to falter slightly. The small, rectangular object he threw out suddenly enlarged, instantly covering the mirror. However, the needle shot past his ribs, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

Ruan Zhans heart froze. He had thrown his body out and thus ended up landing next to Si Ma Nan with a thud.

To make them easier to carry, he took them out of their wax seals but kept them in their miniature ornamental states. The bloodwood sword was an inch-long sword and the tattered banner was a palm-sized flag. The seal of annihilation was a small rectangular stamp, so he hung it on his keyring as an ornament.

He hadnt included it in his plans. Therefore, he hadnt used it when breaking through the barrier Si Ma Nan erected around the empty town. If the lives of the townsfolk werent at stake, he wouldnt have thrown it out in a desperate attempt to fix things. He hadnt known how things would turn out, and could only do his best. He hadnt expected the dangerous situation and his strong faith to allow him to succeed.

But what about Wan Li?

He wasnt being selfish or callous. It was just that Wan Li was worth more than the entire town to him.

Tell me, can Wan Li be saved? Seeing Si Ma Nan move, Ruan Zhan asked, If youre willing to say it, I promise to let you go again!

Si Ma Nan spaced out for a bit. His head clearly hadnt fully cleared up yet.

Ruan Zhan asked once again.

Si Ma Nan reacted this time, but he only maliciously sneered, saying, Now that the needle has pierced his heart, theres nothing I can do even if I wanted him to live. Do you think Id be messing around when refining a flying treasure? Why would I save someone after killing them? Hahaa lapse in judgment means paying a price!

Si Ma Nans words and tone almost made Ruan Zhan lose his mind from anger, but he persevered.

Hes not necessarily going to die. Your Hong Hao Hao might not be able to hold him down! Ruan Zhans heart twisted but his tone was still relatively calm. You, however, juts lost your only chance to live.

Si Ma Nan sneered once again. Id be too embarrassed to carry on living after losing to you. You were right. Only one of us can get out of here alive. Your luck is good. Theres always someone to help you wherever you go. Ive completely lost. But fortunately, your best friend will be accompanying me in death.

He wont be. Ruan Zhans voice was murderous, Youll be turned to ashes by the bloodwood sword while I will find a way to revive Wan Li. Since you were able to borrow a body, I can do the same.

Since Wan Lis fallen into my hands, do you still hope for the bloodwood sword to be whole? Si Ma Nan provoked Ruan Zhan again.

However, Ruan Zhan was not at all moved by his words, Ill come back to look for it. Besides, I can still handle you without the sword. Try it if you dont believe me. I havent touched you yet only because I promised Ah Bai to let her meet you before I take your worthless life!

Si Ma Nan couldnt say anything after hearing Ah Bais name. He felt as if the flying steel needle had pierced his own heart. That was the person he wanted to see most, yet also the one he was most afraid to see. Wasnt this his weakness?

Right as he was at a loss for words, a womans charming voice rang out in the night. You want Ah Bai? Am I not here to deliver her? Yue Xiao Xias also included in the bundle!

Ruan Zhan and Si Ma Nan were both startled, looking over at the same time. Three women slowly walked over from the walkway. Ah Bai was on the left and Xiao Xia on the right. In the middle was a red figure. It was Hong Hao Hao!