Chapter 1607 293: Fight to the Death (Part 2)
But if you stand opposite him, you can feel that he is truly ready to sacrifice his life at any moment, even if it's just to drag you down with him, or even just to bite a piece of your skin off.
The voice of the White Crane True Monarch was chilling and carried the weight of a final arbiter as he spoke:
"Make a choice, either I perish with you, or you are shattered by me!"
Perishing together means ending it all with you, erasing any trace of existence in this world, while being shattered means decades of effort go to waste, though there's still a chance to start anew.
General Sun: "Traitor, don't act wildly. I will fight you to the death!"
Under the resolute declaration, the trident abandoned all defenses, launching a proactive attack in a fearless manner to seek being shattered.
General Sun chose the latter.
First, the situation was stronger than the people; second, as former colleagues, despite any major conflicts, when it comes to life and death, General Sun still believed the White Crane would keep his promise.
Furthermore, Zeng and Sun once had contact with the young man behind the offering table. Although the process was unpleasant, they had experienced the young man's methods. Their ugly little sculptures are still placed on Nantong Corpse Recovery Li's altar.
Somehow, it amounted to a connection through incense.
Most importantly, White Crane was willing to risk his life because he received enough benefits. As they say, those who know you die for you, this was understandable.
As for them?
How much merit do they earn in a month? What's the point of risking their lives!
The True Monarch from the last era had many defects, but they absolutely did not lack the will to fight; even as traitors serving their masters, they dared to fight to the death.
This generation's official leader is nominally subordinate to the Bodhisattva, but since the Bodhisattva takes the bigger share, the leader gets the smaller one, bowing during meetings, but practically just a subcontractor being exploited.
White Crane True Monarch understood General Sun's intentions. Next, he quickly engaged General Sun in battle. Seizing the opportunity of the opponent's defenseless strategy, the golden mace no longer faced obstruction, continuously striking General Sun's divine body hard.
Cracks grew increasingly numerous, and the final blow smashed atop General Sun's head, causing the divine body to explode, leaving only a ball of light trying to escape.
White Crane True Monarch kept his promise, first withdrawing the transferred Divine Fire, and then ignored the opponent's escape without delivering the final strike.
Upon closer inspection, the True Monarch realized it was likely due to burning General Sun's divine body, as if an extra log of wood was added, extending their own burning time to a certain extent.
The True Monarch turned around and looked behind him.
At this moment, Li Zhiyuan also lowered the hand covering his right eye. The eyes on his head returned to lanterns, lifting the suppression on the two Zeng and Sun.
Zhao Yi's drained expression managed to recover, but in truth, only his demeanor recovered.
Because the consumption from deduction did not decrease significantly, he finally figured out what the Li surname was secretly doing, and amidst the pain, a sense of admiration arose within him.
The White Crane True Monarch swooped down, arms outstretched. Just as the two Zeng and Sun stood up, they were swept to the ground by the two golden maces, with the True Monarch remaining atop them.
With a successful example, replicating it was quick.
The fire on him transferred through the golden maces to the two Zeng and Sun, and an identical threat came from his mouth:
"Make a choice, either you perish with me, or you are shattered by me!"
The two Zeng and Sun roared in unison:
"We would rather perish together with you, rebel!"
An identical choice, Zeng was even more decisive than Sun, because he could see that Sun indeed was given a chance.
Immediately, the two Zeng and Sun abandoned defense and began a fierce counterattack.
Under the continuous heaviness of the maces, the bodies of the Zeng continuously cracked, ultimately collapsing collectively.
Retrieving the fire, he ignored their escaping light and shadow.
The True Monarch inwardly examined himself, though the consumption still exceeded replenishment, it was longer than anticipated.
Not daring to delay, the White Crane True Monarch actively charged down towards Ghost Street.
With the Zeng and Sun at the forefront resolved, the next group of official leaders appeared on the dock, a group of familiar old faces that were "nostalgic".
The official leaders had just landed, some with chains still in hand, not yet secured upon themselves, when they saw a ball of light and fire racing down towards them from above.
White Crane True Monarch raised the Double Mace high, a wild, unrestrained smile spreading across his lips:
"Former colleagues, I, the White Crane, am back!"
The dock descended into chaos immediately; under normal conditions, Zeng and Sun were the strongest two among the officials. Now that they were gone, the current True Monarch White Crane indeed felt like a wolf stepping into a flock of sheep.
Where the Double Mace reached, there were cries and wails. Past camaraderie and shared benevolence were all within the mace, to be shared in drink with all!
"Hiss... Hiss..."
Above, more lanterns turned to eyes, gazing down at the dock.
White Crane True Monarch could fight so happily because Ghost Street's support for him had increased, thereby doubling the suppression on those official leaders.
Zhao Yi inhaled sharply in pain but did not "oh oh oh" as he did before.
Because he knew, the Li surname was setting the stage for Ah You, allowing him to be as happy as possible before his demise.
When it came to Ah You, Zhao Yi was never stingy.
Finally, the dock was left in ruins.
The White Crane True Monarch was covered in wounds, standing there, supporting his form with a single mace on the ground, raising the other, constantly aimed at the remaining official leaders.
