CHAPTER 1764: CHAPTER 1517: HAN SIYING’S WISHFUL THINKING (TWO-IN-ONE)_2

Qing Qi was closest, and most unlucky, as he was directly thrown into the Sky-reaching Vine, nearly causing internal injuries.

Despite the strength of the Ghost King, Drought Fiend, he couldn’t withstand the strange black light. Under the violent shock wave, he retreated several steps, his expression becoming exceedingly grave.

"Curse descends from the heavens, bringing disaster to all!"

Han Siying spoke coldly, her expression extremely serious, uttering eight words, while her hands performed very mysterious gestures, causing the black elements to begin spinning around her.

"No, no!"

Upon hearing those eight words, the Ghost King Drought Fiend’s complexion changed drastically. The dignified Ghost King became somewhat panicked, wanting to interrupt Han Siying, but his legs felt as if they were filled with lead, unable to move, and could only watch helplessly as Han Siying proceeded with her incantation.

"Not good!"

Su Ran stood high, looking far, and saw the expressions of these few people. Especially upon seeing the Drought Fiend’s expression, his heart skipped a beat, his expression altered slightly, wanting to break Han Siying’s spellcasting state, only to find himself unexpectedly afflicted with a magic banishment buff!

He intended to command the Sky-reaching Vine and skeletal guards to attack Han Siying, but unexpectedly, upon being tainted by these dark elements, they lost control. From this, Su Ran understood clearly that Han Siying’s trick could not be interrupted, and he had to let her cast this special spell.

The players outside had no idea what was happening inside the village. They were still fully dealing with the evil spirit, while Crane That Doesn’t Dance was manipulating the ghost soldiers, attempting to take down the archers on the city wall. Between the two sides, they had become almost two extremes, and as Su Ran was the middleman, how could he remain unaffected? Could it really be like Han Siying said, that curses would descend?

For some reason, Su Ran recalled the encounter in the Elf Forest, with a bad premonition—could such a disaster befall his territory as well?

That was absolutely unacceptable!

"Swish!"

Just as Su Ran was pondering secretly, the black elements suspended in the air transformed into bizarre characters, as if they had gained life, continually bouncing around Han Siying.

"Curse the ground, never to reincarnate! Go!"

At this moment, Han Siying was like a fierce ghost, her eyes blood-red, fingers pointing straight at the ground. In an instant, those floating black characters all sunk into the ground, flashes of light appeared, and the entire space fell silent.

However.

Next...

It didn’t unfold as Han Siying thought, with curses appearing everywhere. This curse entering the earth was like merely passing gas, with no further development.

No, that’s wrong; gas could bring about a stench, while this ghost curse showed no effect at all. Even a system notification would help to know exactly where the failure lay.

"No... this is impossible!"

Han Siying murmured incredulously, feeling her worldview refreshed. This was something she spent a fortune on to buy, the Ghost Scroll; why was there no effect at all?

Could it be that the Ghost Scroll was a counterfeit or inferior product?

Impossible!

Han Siying immediately denied this thought as soon as it occurred to her; these were clearly priced items, system-created, how could they fool players?

Then what on earth is going on?

Seeing Han Siying’s bewildered and helpless look, Su Ran was initially startled, then he realized—the curse this woman triggered had failed!

But what was the situation here?

Su Ran was also at a loss; even as a bout leader, he couldn’t comprehend the reasons for a while. Could it be...

That a deceitful merchant acted at a critical moment?

That was absolutely impossible. Setting aside whether Yin Si had the ability, his profit-driven nature wouldn’t act without promised compensation unless the territory was close to ruin, forcing him to aid.

Because he owes Su Ran three chances to intervene, he surely wouldn’t sit idly by.

As soon as this possibility arose, Su Ran vetoed it, thinking perhaps it was due to a streak of good luck, averting this disaster.

Even Su Ran didn’t believe the system would be so kind as to help him secretly. There must be another reason...

Oh right!

The Mountain Suppression Stone!

Su Ran noticed the Mountain Suppression Stone and suddenly realized with a feeling of clarity—Han Siying’s defeat was not by luck but by inevitability!

[Mountain Suppression Stone] (Special)

Can be embedded anywhere in the territory, serving to guard the territory.

Passive Skills: Intimidation — Within the territory, enemy pets attacking the territory will be intimidated, reducing their strength by 15% and causing a chance of betrayal effect.

Guardian — With the Mountain Suppression Stone’s protection, the territory won’t suffer from any curse erosion.

Protection — Any territory protection skills will have a 15% defense effect enhancement, with a chance of damage immunity.

Spirit Quelling — After an enemy player dies in the territory, their resurrection time will be doubled.

Thus, it can be seen, the Mountain Suppression Stone is truly a treasure. No wonder Uncle Yu of the God Race tried every means to take back the Mountain Suppression Stone. Protected by it, the territory wouldn’t suffer from any curse erosion!

Even the most dark and sinister ghost curse wouldn’t work!

Earlier, the Thunder Grid could withstand for so long, in part due to the protective skills of the Mountain Suppression Stone increasing defense effects by 15%, along with the possibility of damage immunity, creating such a sturdy defense.

The only pity was the intimidation skills of the Mountain Suppression Stone didn’t make the Bone-eating Beast betray, which if it did, would have been quite the spectacle; Han Siying probably would wish she were dead.

"Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained, don’t get complacent! You escaped by luck earlier; this time, let’s see how you handle it!"

Han Siying glared fiercely at Su Ran on the tower, because she could sense that this man’s gaze never left her, merely watching the commotion without intending to intervene, clearly not taking her seriously!

Despicable!

The battle outside the village was heated, but inside, the atmosphere was chillingly dreadful, truly interesting. Su Ran couldn’t be bothered replying to Han Siying; there was still a mess outside the village, so he had no time to entertain this woman’s antics, and directly commanded the Sky-reaching Vine to strike with lethal force, letting this woman taste the feeling of being instantly defeated!

"Whew, whew."

Without the restraint of the black elements, control of the Sky-reaching Vine returned to Su Ran’s hands. Several vines extended out, attacking Han Siying with a speed comparable to arrows!

"Humph!"

Han Siying snorted coldly, not frightened by these vines, nor did she attempt to dodge. With one hand, she took out a black metal ring and threw it, saying, "Evil Spirit Locking Soul, go!"

"Whoosh!"

The metal ring acted like a compass thrown by Han Siying, with similar actions, yet its target was not anyone else but the Ghost King Drought Fiend!

"Tch, still so self-assured, thinking one move can tackle the Ghost King Drought Fiend? Is this possible?"

Su Ran didn’t take Han Siying’s move seriously; if used to sneak attack him, it might succeed, but using it against Drought Fiend was certainly self-inflicted embarrassment!

But what Su Ran didn’t anticipate was that the metal ring didn’t have an attack effect; instead, it locked onto Drought Fiend’s neck, becoming a collar.

Shortly thereafter, Drought Fiend’s eyes turned blood-red and, after letting out a piercing scream, lunged at the approaching vines, swinging the Hit Dog Whip, fighting with the vines, shielding Han Siying from the vine’s deadly attack.

"Damn it, what’s going on?"

Su Ran was thoroughly shocked; he never imagined Han Siying’s move was akin to Soul Bewilderment, even more shocking was Drought Fiend’s weak willpower, succumbing to a metal ring, which was simply disgraceful for a Ghost King!

Thus, Su Ran hesitated; if he tried to terminate Drought Fiend, he would lose this ally, nullifying the favorability he had accrued, but if he allowed Drought Fiend to rampage within the territory, the Sky-reaching Vine might not withstand it. Most crucially, it would let this woman succeed in snatching away a Ghost King from him, which was utterly outrageous!

"Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained, let’s see if you can handle the Ghost King Drought Fiend!"

Upon gaining command over Drought Fiend, Han Siying spoke with greater boldness, understanding that the Evil Spirit Locking Soul targeted the soul. After successful soul binding, it could strengthen Drought Fiend’s soul, breaking its seal, greatly enhancing its power. With Drought Fiend as a strong ally, conquering the territory wouldn’t be difficult!

It must be known, this Drought Fiend is an ancient Ghost King!