Twisted Dreams

Mountainside of Great Black Mountain.

An atmosphere of killing intent spread wide.

The originally tranquil forest was now in chaos with intense battles.

Shu Mountain Daoists flew with their swords, the Safety Administrators wielded their firearms, and other Administrators armed with standard weapons charged fearlessly at the enemies.

These people faced innumerable Extraordinaries possessed by Ghost-faced Parasites.

Those Ghost-faced Parasites, like a horde of wild beasts out of control, howled as they charged down the mountain.

They resembled zombies from the movies.

Yet these Ghost-faced Parasites were far more terrifying, each possessing Extraordinary Power!

Shu Mountain Daoists, Safety Administrators, and Detai Group’s security department formed a defensive line at the foot of the mountain to stop the Ghost-faced Parasites from coming down.

"Do not kill them! Those Extraordinaries are just possessed by Ghost Faces, they’re victims too!

Keep them within Great Black Mountain! Don’t let them escape!

The Security Administration is working on a method to break the Ghost Face’s hold!"

Ye Fan was manipulating talismans, constantly bombing the Ghost-faced Parasites while avoiding their vital areas.

The Security Administration, Shu Mountain, Detai Group, they faced considerable difficulty in their battle.

These Extraordinaries, after being possessed by Ghost Faces, were formidable, making it tough to battle against large numbers of Ghost-faced Parasites.

They also had to distinguish regular Extraordinaries, allowing them to descend the mountain.

According to safety regulations, in case of anomalies, regular Extraordinaries are obligated to assist authorities in resolving crises.

Speaking of anomalies, today’s Great Black Mountain Ghost Face possession incident should be considered the most harmful anomaly since the Spiritual Energy Revival.

Yet, when lives are on the line, they cannot force different Extraordinaries to help.

The majority of Extraordinaries have no intention to assist; they only think about escaping, which is natural human instinct.

"Ye Demon Department, if these possessed individuals intend to jump off the cliff, quite a few possessed ones have already descended the mountain!"

An intermediate Safety Administrator, amid the busy battle, found time to speak to Ye Fan.

Ye Fan turned his head and shouted:

"Daoist Zhang has already gone to check!"

Just then, a lightning bolt descended from above and the figure of Zhang Xiaoyi manifested.

"Daoist Zhang!"

"Advisor Zhang."

"Sect Leader!"

Everyone showed expressions of joy.

Earlier, the Sect Leader of Shu Mountain had investigated the situation of Great Black Mountain with his lightning powers; now he returned, bringing great reassurance to everyone.

Because this Sect Leader Zhang was recognized as the strongest Extraordinary.

Zhang Xiaoyi spoke up:

"Rest assured, these possessed individuals cannot think straight, only taking the main road, not contemplating jumping off a mountain cliff.

As long as we guard this road, those guys won’t make it out of Great Black Mountain!"

Zhang Xiaoyi casually pointed out a random Administrator among the crowd:

"What’s your name again?"

The Administrator chosen by the Sect Leader of Shu Mountain was thrilled and quickly saluted:

"Reporting to the leader, I....."

Zhang Xiaoyi shook his head:

"That’s not important. You now go down the mountain, notify the Sheriff below to immediately evacuate the residents at the mountain’s foot.

Prepare for the worst scenario in case we lose our defense, preventing possessed individuals from causing chaos among the people."

The Administrator saluted again:

"Understood!"

Ye Fan looked at the increasing number of Ghost-faced Parasites coming down from the mountain, feeling a sense of powerlessness, then jumped beside Zhang Xiaoyi and said:

"Daoist Zhang, if anything unexpected happens later, you should leave first.

You are the Sect Leader of Shu Mountain; you are vital to the Security Administration."

Zhang Xiaoyi manipulated the lightning, stunning one Ghost-faced Parasite after another, and replied in between:

"You should be the one to leave; you are the balance between the Demon Race and humans, and you are more important to society!"

Ye Fan paused for a moment.

It’d be great if the Demon Race could come to help at this time.

But Ye Fan, as the Prince of the Demon Race, wouldn’t command the Demon Race to risk their lives for humans.

As a human, it was right for Ye Fan to fight desperately.

As the Prince of the Demon Race, it was right for Ye Fan to protect the Demon Race from harm.

At that moment, a dignified voice resounded from the sky:

"Demon Race, heed my orders! Assist Prince Ye Fan in preventing the Ghost-faced Parasites from descending the mountain.

Remember! Also find the Demon Race’s sage ancestor, and protect him well!"

Zhang Xiaoyi and Ye Fan were taken aback.

It was the voice of the Black Emperor!

The Black Emperor is here?!

"Follow my Imperial decree!"

"Prince Ye Fan, we are here!"

The Demon Race, hidden in various locations in the mountain, charged out from their hiding spots to support the human frontline upon receiving the Black Emperor’s orders.

With the Demon Race joining, the pressure on the human side significantly eased.

Zhang Xiaoyi looked at Ye Fan, gratified, and said:

"See? Your big brother is looking out for you."

Ye Fan’s heart welled up with emotion:

"This is also the first collaboration between the Demon Race and humans!"

Zhang Xiaoyi smiled and looked at the Demon Race coming to support, his eyes suddenly squinting.

Not only the Demon Race had come, but also a group of people dressed in black robes.

The Seven Commandments Association?

The Seven Commandments Association has also come to support?

The necromancers from the Seven Commandments Association chanted spells, countless zombies pounced on the Ghost-faced Parasites.

Although it took nearly ten zombies to suppress a single Ghost-faced Parasite, fortunately, the number of zombies was vast, alleviating considerable pressure on the humans.

The Sect Leader of the Seven Commandments Association, Ma Tao, dressed in a red robe and holding Ten Sins, summoned ten Undead.

One Undead suppressed one Ghost-faced Parasite.

Ma Tao maintained his hand in the seal gesture and loudly said to Zhang Xiaoyi:

"The official helped my Seven Commandments Association obtain the Complete Guide to Undead Magic, I’m repaying that favor now!"

Zhang Xiaoyi flashed a friendly smile.

Ye Fan gave Ma Tao a thumbs-up, winking:

"Impressive!"

The Seven Commandments Association, which had contact with through the auction, is undeniably a top-tier influence in the current world.

Shu Mountain, Security Administration, Demon Race, Seven Commandments Association.

These four top-tier influences, akin to Holy Lands in fantasy novels, collaborated for the first time this time.

This collaboration is bound to be recorded in the history manuals of the Security Administration.

Suddenly, the Ghost-faced Parasites fell abruptly to the ground.

Whether struggling in the zombie’s suppression, in battle, or running towards the mountain’s foot, all Ghost-faced Parasites lost consciousness and fell to the ground.

Zhang Xiaoyi and others carefully observed the Ghost Faces on the necks of the Parasites.

Those Ghost Faces lost their expressions, finally dissipating into black smoke.

Zhang Xiaoyi sat on the ground at once, reverting to his laid-back demeanor, and wiped the sweat from his forehead:

"Although I don’t know what happened, it’s finally over."

.....

Inside the cave.

The Death God in a black business shirt, black trousers, and black leather shoes was frozen, maintaining a single posture there.

As his empty pupils regained vitality and the Soul Fire resumed its dance, the Ghost-face nearby began to dissipate.

Li Yang returned from the realm of Heart Demon.

He immediately felt a wave of weakness.

After a rampage, the Necromancer Mask automatically activated, utilizing Li Yang’s power recklessly.

Li Yang felt like he was being drained dry.

He retracted the Scythe of Death, reverted to his human form, and pretended to be calm, looking at the worried Apostles.

Li Yang spoke indifferently:

"Good work."

The Apostles showed ecstatic expressions!

Great, their master, their god was fine!

They knew the Death God could never be defeated! Nor crushed by the Heart Demon!

If even the Death God failed for some reason, most Apostles would feel their faith crumble!

Suzu, in tears, wanted to hug Li Yang but dared not.

She feared any intimate actions from Li Yang would affect his high-cold image among the Apostles.

Li Yang chuckled, gesturing to Suzu:

"Come."

Li Yang suddenly noticed something peculiar, his face stiffening abruptly.

He saw a fully structured Ghost Face in the palm of his hand!

Could this be the gift the old scavenger talked about?