Chapter 471

Chapter 471: Fusion Complete
The others were being increasingly controlled by mental pressure and unable to move, while Zhang Mu and two others were at the turning point.
Some weaker Red Flame Wolf Riders who were only on the first level couldn’t withstand the mental pressure from the third-rank peak expert, they fainted, leaving the rest struggling.
“Hasn’t it arrived yet?”
Zhang Mu appeared anxious, even he felt extremely suppressed.
“Not yet, it seems he didn’t anticipate the trouble his returning soul would cause him, but these side effects are just beginning.”
Zhang Mu seemed puzzled, his memories from future times couldn’t help him, he asked King of Warhorses in confusion, “I don’t quite understand what you mean.”
The voice of the King of Warhorses rang slowly, and every sentence made Zhang Mu feel like he had discovered a new land.
“Actually, I also count as part of the spiritual evolution creatures, because my second-rank awakening ability is spiritual, which you also know.
The ultimate goal of our spiritual practice is to strengthen the soul. The reason why Grave Blood has strong spiritual power is because he has devoured too many souls, including humans, intelligent mutant beasts, and evolved into wise zombie kings. They are all nutrients for him to deprive souls.”
“How do you know this so clearly?”
Upon hearing Zhang Mu’s voice, the King of Warhorses paused noticeably and said calmly, “Because I have tried this method before.
This method is indeed the fastest way to gain power. It’s like robbery and theft among you humans, getting something for nothing. Spiritual power that doesn’t come from your own cultivation is the easiest means of accumulation.
Moreover, it’s very addictive.
However, this method also has a fatal flaw. Ultimately, the souls plundered from others are not his own. They easily conflict with each other, and when numerous souls clash, the dominant consciousness is easily lost and paralyzed.”
Zhang Mu seemed to have some enlightenment, just like the evolvers in the future who devour others’ powers will eventually end up crazy or burst to death.
This is how plundering power works, not to mention directly plundering souls?
“So he used this method of splitting souls?”
The King of Warhorses seemed somewhat surprised that Zhang Mu could react this way, then said, “Yes, when he later realized this, he must have come up with this way to exploit a loophole.”
Splitting the mottled and messy souls, putting them into his self-made corpse puppet, and then using the characteristics of the corpse puppet with his own original breath to quickly assimilate these separated souls.
When the souls return, they can get along very harmoniously together.
It was only when I saw that white soul torrent that I realized he had used this method.
I have to say, he is really clever. To be his enemy, I don’t think highly of your chances either.
But now the only chance lies in the fact that, seemingly because of you, the time for him to merge souls has been expedited.
So he is still controlling those disobedient souls now, giving you a chance to react.
“If his soul had matured by now, I couldn’t help you.”
When the King of Warhorses tried to discourage Zhang Mu, he remained unfazed. He knew his own strength. Being promoted to the third rank at this point was already a stroke of luck. Compared to taking shortcuts, setbacks were nothing to him.
“When exactly is this critical moment you’re talking about?”
The long wait made Zhang Mu a bit impatient, so he asked directly.
“There are about three minutes left. Even with this time for recovery, his abilities will only reach the peak of the third rank. So, you must be the person he resents the most. Otherwise, it would be normal for him to break through to the fourth rank by nurturing his corpse puppet until then. Perhaps he overlooked that you and Hachikuju could both be promoted to the third rank at the same time.
Otherwise, with an early third-rank Evolver and eighteen advanced second-rank corpse puppets, plus a legion of two thousand early second-rank corpse puppets, they would be more than enough to sweep through the entire Ordos City.”
Fourth rank?
The ultimate potential growth of this Grave Blood could actually reach the power of the fourth rank!
For the fragile humans now, even hiding in Era City might not guarantee safety from a fourth-rank evolver. If the Grave Blood truly reaches the fourth rank, they might as well just wait to die.
Do we still have three minutes left?
It seems like the Grave Blood has put almost all its troops here. If Hohhot City is only surrounded by a million zombies, there will only be two zombie kings left. With Chief Zhang Yi’s strength, he should be able to handle it.
But they probably won’t make it here, and that’s fine too.
Unless Zhang Yi is promoted to the third rank, he won’t be of any help in the current situation.
Knowing that they only have one chance, Zhang Mu calmed down and smiled suddenly, asking the King of Warhorses, “So when I see you, you’ll have the strength of a third rank?”
“How else could I have three attributes of awakening abilities? It’s just that when I fight with your companions, I suppress my energy and power to the level of a beginner second rank. Otherwise, how could you guys fight me?”
Hearing the King of Warhorses’ words, Zhang Mu already had an idea but still felt emotional. He realized that his promotion to the third rank required so much effort and a bit of luck.
Seemingly sensing Zhang Mu’s thoughts, the King of Warhorses casually said, “I was already at the strength of a second rank when I awakened. I just casually practiced for a while and grew to my current state.”
The King of Warhorses’ seemingly casual words weighed heavily on Zhang Mu’s mind, overturning his many years of understanding.
So, those kinds of naturally gifted abilities really exist!
At the moment when the evolution wave awakened it, it was already as powerful as a second-rank.
While still at second-rank, this King of Warhorses grew to the strength of a third-rank, easily advancing.
Comparisons can be frustrating, particularly when comparing people and horses!
Zhang Mu turned his gaze towards the King of Warhorses standing quietly on the side, finally asking the question he was most curious about.
“Back then, you were just third-rank, so now, what rank are you?” Zhang Mu asked eagerly.
King of Warhorses hesitated for a moment, about to tell Zhang Mu when suddenly he noticed something and urgently said, “Oh no, the time for fusion has been sped up! Act now! Quickly!”
Now, take action!
“Quick!”
Although Zhang Mu didn’t know what was happening, as soon as the King of Warhorses spoke, he instinctively used both attacks, sending out Blood Lotus and a mental attack at the same time.
Seeing Zhang Mu’s actions, Hachikuju immediately summoned a giant battle axe illusion behind her, smashing towards the smirking Grave Blood.
At that moment, Grave Blood’s fingers moved slightly.
He had completed the fusion!
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