Chapter 757: Ferocious Counterattack
"Huff…"
Fully activating the demonic blood of the Ten Thousand Demons within them, Zhang Mingruo and Ding Haoji let out bloodthirsty roars like monstrous beasts.
Their original heights of just over 1.8 meters instantly surged past four meters!
Their muscles swelled wildly, black demonic patterns crawling across their skin.
Their teeth grew sharper and more pronounced, while their eyes turned into crimson moons, radiating endless bloodlust and ferocity!
Monsters!
Complete and utter monsters!
Ling Zhan immediately recognized that the Ten Thousand Demons blood within these two was purer than most Demon Arrival Organization members he had encountered, but ultimately, it was still defective.
Or rather...
The Demon Arrival Organization had yet to perfect the research on fusing human blood with that of the Ten Thousand Demons.
As a result, those who activated the blood turned into half-human, half-demon creatures.
Yet, it had to be admitted...
Their attributes had skyrocketed in this state!
Ding Haoji, as a Beastmaster, had attributes as balanced as Ling Zhan's due to his versatile pet options—magical, physical, agile, and tank classes.
Whenever he summoned specific beasts, his own attributes gained corresponding enhancements.
Originally boasting 1.4 million across the board, his stats now surged to 2.5 million!
Zhang Mingruo, the Bloodthirsty Warlord, focused primarily on strength and constitution, with his strength skyrocketing to 3.5 million and constitution to 3.4 million!
To put this in perspective, Avril, a sorceress of the same level, only had 1.7 million in her primary wisdom attribute.
Yet, with the activation of the Ten Thousand Demons bloodline, their combat power had grown exponentially!
It made sense...
No wonder the Demon Arrival Organization poured so much effort into studying the Ten Thousand Demons' bloodline. The short-term power boosts were undeniably immense.
Zhan Zicheng, Qiao Duo, Liu Zheng, and Yamashita Masahiko stared in shock at Zhang Mingruo and Ding Haoji's monstrous forms.
Never in their wildest dreams did they expect these two to be members of the Demon Arrival Organization!
"What are you standing there for? We're at death's door!"
"If you don't join forces with us, you four will die as well!"
Zhang Mingruo angrily roared when he noticed their hesitation.
With that reminder,
The four furrowed their brows deeply.
Indeed...
Under normal circumstances, discovering someone affiliated with the Demon Arrival Organization would result in immediate elimination or swift avoidance.
But this situation was different.
Their lives were on the line, with this terrifying non-specialist targeting them.
In such dire straits, did it really matter if their allies were members of the Demon Arrival Organization?
What mattered now was their shared objective—
To escape from Ling Zhan!
Once they secured their survival, they could later release public statements distancing themselves from the organization.
With this thought,
The four exchanged glances and nodded heavily.
There was no time for hesitation.
Escaping from this demon king came first!
Seeing that the four had been convinced, Zhang Mingruo and Ding Haoji breathed a sigh of relief.
They had feared that these four would suddenly turn against them.
"I'll lead! Cover me from the rear!"
As the Bloodthirsty Warlord, Zhang Mingruo now resembled a fearsome demon god.
His grotesque and monstrous face was terrifying to behold.
Bang!
With those words, he charged directly toward Ling Zhan's position.
The best way to defeat the enemy was to take down their leader.
The SS-tier contract spirits wouldn't sit idly by and let their master be attacked, letting out roars as the Goblin Archers drew their giant bows to intercept Zhang Mingruo.
But Ding Haoji wasn't idle either.
As a Beastmaster, he gritted his teeth and summoned numerous beasts to clash with the contract spirits, creating chaos and delaying their interference with Zhang Mingruo.
Classes like Beastmasters, Engineers, Summoners, and Druids were all known for their team utility.
Their role was often to draw enemy fire or provide support damage.
Right now, Ding Haoji proved to be a competent Beastmaster.
With his enhanced stats, his beasts had also received significant boosts. Though they couldn't overpower the SS-tier contract spirits, they could at least hold them off for a while.
Thanks to Ding Haoji's assistance, Zhang Mingruo managed to close within 50 meters of Ling Zhan!
At this range...
For level 140 professionals, they could reach their target in a blink of an eye!
Zhan Zicheng, Yamashita Masahiko, and Liu Zheng, the Sword Gods and Martial God, followed closely behind Zhang Mingruo.
Meanwhile, Shadowmoon Pavilion's assassin, Qiao Duo, had already transformed into a shadow and silently appeared behind Ling Zhan!
It had to be said...
These guys were no pushovers.
Their coordinated assault was unexpectedly seamless.
Zhang Mingruo's massive body blocked Ling Zhan's view, concealing Zhan Zicheng, Yamashita Masahiko, and Liu Zheng's positions.
As a level-four Shadow Master, Qiao Duo silently closed in from behind.
If Avril were in Ling Zhan's position, she would be dead without a doubt!
There would be no need for debate.
These opponents weren't amateurs.
Especially with Zhang Mingruo and Ding Haoji's monstrous power boosts.
At this critical moment—
Ling Zhan appeared trapped.
Avril, Adolphus, and Ansely watched the situation unfold with grim expressions.
They hadn't expected such a ferocious and deadly counterattack from Zhang Mingruo's group!
"Ling Zhan! Watch out!"
Adolphus shouted, ready to rush forward to shield Ling Zhan.
But Ansely's sharp command stopped him. "Adolphus, stay back!"
Adolphus hesitated, his body frozen momentarily.
In that brief moment—
"Hah!"
Zhang Mingruo roared, wielding a giant axe stained with blood, swinging it down directly at Ling Zhan's head!
Qiao Duo, moving like a specter, brandished his dagger and aimed for Ling Zhan's back, targeting his heart for a lethal blow!
The dagger was coated in a potent poison, meticulously prepared.
Even if Ling Zhan survived the initial stab, the poison would wreak havoc afterward.
Clang!
Zhan Zicheng and Yamashita Masahiko had already drawn their swords, unleashing dual sword energies aimed at Ling Zhan!
These weren't casual strikes—
They were bona fide Order-class techniques!
Order: Life and Death Reincarnation Slash!
Order: Soul Extinguishing Slash!
Liu Zheng, the Martial God, followed up with a powerful punch aimed directly at Ling Zhan!