Chapter 543

Chapter 543: Fusion Once Again
The Ghostly Commander didn’t even make a move. Just by relying on the power he bestowed upon the Ghostly Colt, it was enough to cause great destruction to the Realm of Bloodwood.
Above the domain, all that could be seen were fractured wood patterns. Although they were relatively stable under the combined efforts of Zhang Mu and Bloodvine, seeing the Ghostly Commander acting so nonchalantly was pressuring them to their limits.
Being broken through all of a sudden was easy, but the key point was that the Ghostly Commander seemed to be testing the limits of their domain’s endurance, constantly pushing it to regenerate.
Bloodvine’s expression was serious as she looked at Zhang Mu beside her, saying, “Each of his attacks is just enough to stretch us to our limit, but never surpassing it. However, the frequency is increasing.”
Zhang Mu had experienced this kind of attack method in his later years, and his face looked grim as he slowly spoke up.
“He could have shattered our domain in one go, but by using this method, he wants us to continually expend energy to restore the domain, thus leading us to total exhaustion.”
If it breaks all at once, we will definitely be able to open up our territory again. We can dodge it time after time, but once the territory is broken in this way, for a long time, we won’t be able to gather our territory again. By then, the ghost may even be able to regain its power and seal us up again, requiring only the power of an early fourth-rank to deal with us.”
Bloodvine felt even heavier after listening to Zhang Mu’s explanation.
This was the first time he was confronted with such an attacking method against his domain. He didn’t think about the consequences, but it was very likely to turn out as Zhang Mu had said.
Once it’s broken this time, it can’t be repaired for at least a day.
As they were talking, Ghostly Colt’s pace had already reached a rapid level. Initially, Zhang Mu and Bloodvine were taking turns outputting energy, but now they needed to do it together.
Damn it!
Even though they knew it was his plan, they didn’t have another way to deal with it.
The late stage of fourth-rank is just too powerful.
They didn’t even have a chance to resist, only feeling resentful as they passively took the hits.
“Click!”
Zhang Mu and Bloodvine heard the sound they feared the most.
The Realm of Bloodwood they built together could not bear the weight, and shattered loudly as Ghostly Colt’s hoof came down for the last time.
The remaining wood energy on top burst into flames as Ghostly Colt’s ghostly fire ignited it.
Watching their burning domain above, Bloodvine seemed to make a big decision, hesitantly saying, “Do I have to come back again?”
Zhang Mu quickly understood Bloodvine’s intention. He wanted to return to his own body. After their breaths merged, they might not reach the late fourth-rank, but they might have the strength to defend against the ghost commander’s attack.
“But, won’t you suffer if you do that?”
Instead, Zhang Mu’s words strengthened Bloodvine’s determination. He smiled and said, “I may lose some freedom. It was not easy to get out of your body. I feel a bit reluctant.”
“Is it difficult to come out of my body again once I return?”
“Yes, our bloodline power is shared now. If I willingly return to your body, it means I acknowledge you as the dominant one. Then, the power will naturally belong to you, and it will be hard to take it back.”
Zhang Mu hesitated too. He knew that the bloodvine was originally a parasite to him. After they became symbiotic, it was difficult to separate from each other and have their own bodies.
If the restoration is not possible, but the cost seems quite high.
Facing each other were two identical Zhang Mus. The scene was extremely eerie. The red Zhang Mu suddenly smiled and said, “I could grow to this day because of you. Although I have lost my own body, I can still hold onto my will. It’s not too bad.”
Zhang Mu felt that the bloodvine sacrificed a lot of freedom for him. He should have been touched, but for some reason, a hint of subconscious thought emerged in him.
I can’t merge with the bloodvine anymore!
Looking at the sincere bloodvine in front of him, Zhang Mu was really puzzled about where this completely irrelevant idea came from.
Very annoying!
How could I have such thoughts? The bloodvine returning to my body and offering its power to me, would I have any losses? I am the one who benefits from it.
Why?
Zhang Mu couldn’t understand, but the ghost prince didn’t give him a chance to think further. The Realm of Bloodwood had already been completely burnt by ghost flames.
There was no barrier left between them and the ghost prince!
Urged by Blood Vine, “Let’s do this, decision made. I’ll go back to your body, or else I’ll really be taken back by this guy to be eaten. What are you hesitating for?”
The pressure from the ghost prince was too much, forcing Zhang Mu to quickly make this decision.
Seeing Zhang Mu nod, Blood Vine directly transformed into a red energy, merging into Zhang Mu’s left arm.
Once again, back into Zhang Mu’s body.
When Zhang Mu completely absorbed the power of Blood Vine, feeling the sudden increase in power, he didn’t sense much joy. He faintly heard a deep sigh.
It was as if something had completely left him.
But he really didn’t have time to think anymore, because the ghost took advantage of him not being able to open his field right now, and smirked as he heavily swung down the Crescent Moon Blade!
Bloodvine turned into a long red spear, held in Zhang Mu’s left hand, with vines growing from his arm, connecting to the spear.
Energy continuously flowed from Zhang Mu’s body into the spear, it seemed to have come to life, with a breathing-like movement on its surface.
The ghost’s blade was about to touch Zhang Mu, he quickly raised his left arm, blocking with the spear made of Bloodvine, using the spear’s shaft to directly block the blade.
Zhang Mu raised his hand fiercely, instantly creating distance between them.
Feeling the warmth in his palm, Zhang Mu completely forgot the uncomfortable feeling from earlier, thinking it was just his imagination, now the Bloodvine had become his new weapon, fighting alongside him, requiring his full attention.
Because Zhang Mu knew, even though their powers had merged and approach the fourth-rank stage, they still hadn’t reached it yet, but the unique feature of the Bloodvine Spear could rival the ghost.
Now, he could really try to engage in a fight.
Zhang Mu felt the majestic power of the Bloodvine Spear, his fighting spirit burst forth, pointing the spear at the ghost, ready for battle!
The ghost general also noticed the changes in Zhang Mu, and whispered, “The power of this Innate Spiritual Treasure exceeds my imagination. It can withstand my Crescent Moon Blade without any damage. Ordinary weapons would have shattered from my death qi, but this one is different, more interesting.”
The tip of the gun wobbled towards the ghost general’s head. Zhang Mu’s eyes showed no fear, but excitement instead. This was his first chance to defeat a fourth-rank late-stage evolved creature, especially since this ghost general was at the peak of that stage.
The ghost general sensed Zhang Mu’s boiling fighting spirit and gazed at him directly.
“Though weaker in strength, a worthy opponent.”
A layer of black mist emanated from the ghost general and dispersed.
“For a worthy opponent, I will use enough strength to make them die honorably under my Crescent Moon Blade.”
Descend, Demon-God Realm!”