CHAPTER 374: CHAPTER 359 TRAGIC

"Why are you?"

Zhang Shan felt utterly exhausted.

How can these people be so loyal? I’ve laid out all the evidence, undeniable proof, the one who plots against you is right here, and yet you remain devoted?

It’s simply absurd.

"Ah! Damn it!! If you are so blindly loyal, unwilling to embrace a brighter future, then you will perish together with them!" Zhang Shan was extremely enraged, his fury exploding, and he immediately took action.

In an instant, Zhang Yun and his opponent clashed fiercely.

Bang!

Zhang Yun was sent flying backward.

Zhang Shan is not the Holy Son; he is a defeated figure from the battle of the Zhang Family’s Holy Son, lacking the exclusive rules and imprint of a Holy Son, his fighting prowess far inferior to Zhang Yun.

Unfortunately, in this battle, Zhang Yun was already akin to a spent arrow.

With the help of his companions’ self-sacrifice, Zhang Yun put up an astonishing fight against Immortal Hu Li, Immortal Lu Li, and Immortal Yang Li, an astounding, heaven-defying feat rare in the Human Realm!

"Damn it!"

Zhang Yun wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, "Someone who once was a mere clown I could defeat within a hundred rounds, now takes advantage to plunder."

"Young Master, quickly escape with the mistress!" Several warriors charged forth, burning their life force, shattering their souls, and sacrificing themselves to buy time.

One even took the lead to hum an awkward song with a broad accent, "A laugh echoes across the vast sea~~~waves surge on both shores~~floating and sinking with the tide, remembering only the present~~~"

Holy Son Zhang Yun listened to the tragic hymn, watching with reddened eyes.

He wanted to join the battle, but hesitated, struggling within himself, "Jinlian, let’s go! I truly feel ashamed to face these loyal warriors!"

His heart was a tumult of emotions, filled with guilt.

Yet, he could only seize the opportunity to leave with Pan Jinlian, knowing he couldn’t waste this goodwill.

"Let’s go!"

He rode a gust of wind to escape.

"Don’t leave!!" In the distance, Zhang Shan was beside himself, veins bulging as he frantically assaulted the courageous warriors and Daoist Soldiers, "You’re all insane!! Your enemy is over there! He’s escaping!"

His voice was filled with anguish, "You ignore avenging the real culprit who killed your brothers and yet hinder me, who revealed the truth and seeks your revenge?"

"You are the villain! Framing our master!" A tall, burly man yelled angrily in a booming voice, "I, Olive, detest people like you!"

Thump!

Damn it!

He was so angry he nearly spat blood.

He initially thought this battle was in the bag.

The combat prowess of those warriors, assisting in the siege against the Three Immortals of Chechi Kingdom, he observed from the shadows, was astonishing even to him.

How could there be warriors so fierce and equipped?

He grew increasingly delighted.

Had these warriors pledged allegiance to him once he spotlighted the opponent’s vile manipulations of truth, he would have gained their trust and allegiance, paving the way for grand pursuits!

But now?

"You loyal souls, I both admire and despise you." Zhang Shan’s fury reached the skies as he brandished his longsword, his expression sour, "I will send you on your way swiftly, sparing you any suffering!"

With that, he engaged in battle with those who were burning their life force.

"I sacrifice my heart for the master!"

"Demon, do not hinder me!"

Countless drama queens put on a righteous act, engaging in a melee.

In the distance, Zhang Yun was still evading, accompanied by a group of Daoist Soldiers who continued to run.

Bang!

Another blood explosion burst forth.

Zhang Yun gritted his teeth in rage, "Damn it! They’ve all sacrificed!"

From his teenage years, he was taught to be cold-hearted.

It was the first time he felt so angry and sad in his heart.

Zhang Yun took a deep breath, "I’ll transfer my remaining power to one of you, enabling short-term resistance against the opponent... but afterward, you will surely die."

"Let me do it!"

"Master! Allow me!"

"If I face certain death, but can taste such immense power, I will die with no regrets."

Countless Daoist Soldiers screamed around him with righteous indignation, eager to experience high-level cultivation before dying.

"You all..."

"I, Zhang, am ashamed to face such loyal soldiers!"

Zhang Yun felt even more embarrassed witnessing such loyalty and righteousness.

He chose Zeng Ciwen as the leader, infusing a massive power within him, causing him to erupt.

"Master, I’ll stop him!" Zeng Ciwen departed riding the Escape Light.

Zhang Yun sighed, his body rupturing with blood, collapsing into Pan Jinlian’s arms, "In this life, having met these subordinates and you, my beloved, I am fulfilled."

Bang!

Pan Jinlian nodded, continuing to flee with him.

"Escaped again."

Zhu Zhengwei watched from the shadows, seeing Zhang Shan and the players clash, speechless, "This group of silly folks, I knew piling them together would stir trouble... If not out of necessity, I, the illustrious Zhenyuanzi, short of man-power, would never use them, as none are upright."

He rubbed his forehead in distress, "Honestly, what nonsense fills their heads all day, can’t they be just a bit orderly... stop the drama, acting like movie emperors."

Truly unfathomable.

But he thought to himself, "However, there’s an unexpected delight? Not bad... I might be able to kill Zhang Shan and seize the treasures."

Initially just observing, who knew there’d be unexpected wealth.

Zhang Shan is not the Holy Son, his combat capability not so overwhelming, under the self-sacrifice of these beasts and Zeng Ciwen’s short burst of transferred power, he was already heavily injured...

Although there’s a high chance he’d still win, he surely would be severely wounded...

"I’ll wait for more waves of self-sacrifice by these players, it’d be a shame not to grab such a washed-up fish." Zhu Zhengwei chuckled coldly.

He used his data-driven eye to continuously scan his surroundings, ensuring there were no others lurking in the shadows.

Zhang Shan came alone....

After all, to the Mortal Realm, the children of noble families are robust, but to the Celestial Court and Underworld, they are trivial...

Not being of the Immortal Gods, naturally there’s little secret protection.

Though Zhu Zhengwei felt he’s fallen to a certain low point, the dignified ancient existence like Zhenyuanzi, even the Celestial Court would defer, resorting to targeting such weak elites...

It’s truly difficult.

He and Li Shimin are really kindred spirits in misfortune, seemingly gallant and glorious.

Boom!

Zeng Ciwen fought against the opponent.

And in his ears, a new system message echoed.

[Side Quest: Defeat Zhang Shan, loot treasures, obliterate evidence, reward 30 Birth Attribute Points]

This message made all players excited, having been bored without quests, now bursting with excitement as if struck with a booster.

Boom!

Soon afterward, in the distance, Zeng Ciwen fell.

Another group of Daoist Soldiers emerged, sorrowfully proclaiming, "Master, Mistress, we’re going as well!"

They choked back tears, delivering their final pre-battle words, "Before this battle, I once told my wife I would return to marry her, fear not, we will come back alive!"

Zhang Yun remained silent; this journey was ten deaths and no life, pitiful for this warrior’s wife.

The more guilt-ridden he became.

Another warrior sobbed loudly, "Before this battle, I told my child at home that after returning, I’d definitely send him to school, and that I’d unquestionably come back; Master, don’t worry!"

Zhang Yun felt bitter; surely he wouldn’t return.

Suddenly everyone spoke, shouting in unison, "You two, must survive and leave... you must find happiness! Have a good baby..."

They said as much, whispering softly in Pan Jinlian’s ear, "After all... only same-gender can have true love."

"We’re going now!"

They all took flight, departing with sorrowful glory.