As the two rose into the air, the horde of zombies below collided with the members of Heaven’s Origin Sect.
The sect members initially mistook the zombies for fellow disciples pursuing the intruders.
However, in the next moment, the zombies bared their fangs and claws, swarming forward.
Some Heaven’s Origin Sect disciples, caught off guard and unprepared, were immediately pounced upon by the zombies.
The disciples who were knocked down were soon drenched in blood, their limbs torn apart, their screams filled with despair.
The two protectors were stunned.
One of them, recovering from his shock, shouted, “Everyone, retreat! These people are zombies.”
But his command came too late. At least a third of the disciples had already been overwhelmed by the zombies, their blood and souls devoured amidst their agonized cries.
“Damn it, it’s Moonwind! He’s been backfired by the Necromantic Sword!”
“That fool! We warned him about the dangers of the Necromantic Sword, but he still forged it. He deserves his fate.”
“It’s all because of those two intruders. Let’s deal with them first.”
“Right, we need to focus. Once the earth dragon takes form and Sect Master breaks through, these souls of the dead will be insignificant. Let’s eliminate the intruders first.”
Having reached a consensus, they ordered their disciples to hold off the zombies while they pursued Leo and Samuel.
“Hahaha, brother, you’re brilliant! Pitting wolves against tigers, making cranes and clams fight. This is a well-directed show,” Samuel laughed heartily at Heaven’s Origin Sect’s misfortune.
“Those two are coming after us. Let’s teach them a lesson.”
“No problem!” Knowing Leo’s prowess, Samuel was full of confidence.
“Why aren’t they running?” The two protectors suddenly stopped.
Leo and Samuel’s unusual behavior made them suspicious.
“Could it be a trap?”
“This is our Heaven’s Origin Sect territory. What trap could there be?”
“You’re right. They might be bluffing. Let’s go.”
The two protectors approached again but had to stop five or six meters away, eyeing Leo and Samuel warily.
Leo and Samuel wore faint smiles, one with arms crossed and the other with hands behind his back.
The protectors exchanged glances, unsure if there was a hidden danger.
Seeing their hesitation, Leo said to Samuel, “Samuel, it seems they’re scared. I’ll give you ten chains. How about you teach them a lesson?”
Samuel, eager for action, agreed immediately. “No problem!”
Leo formed a gesture with his right hand, and ten chains appeared on Samuel’s wrists.
Looking at the black chains like bracelets, Samuel asked in amazement, “Brother, how do I use these?”
“Control them with your mind as you wish.”
“Alright, watch me.” Samuel walked towards the protectors.
His movement startled the protectors into taking two steps back before they realized and became angry.
“Stop! Who are you to trespass in our Heaven’s Origin Sect forbidden grounds?” one protector demanded.
Samuel sneered, “If you want to know, beat me first.”
“Beat you!?” The protectors exchanged a glance and grinned wickedly.
One protector shook his arm, and a black long sword emerged from his sleeve.
Seeing the black sword, Samuel was initially startled, thinking it was another Necromantic Sword. But upon closer inspection, he relaxed; it was an evil sword but not the Necromantic Sword.
This confirmed that Heaven’s Origin Sect had indeed fallen into demonic ways, with all disciples wielding evil weapons.
Samuel extended his hand, and a chain flew from his wrist, coiling in front of him.
This sight made the Elder Protector frown slightly.
A floating artifact of such quality wasn’t ordinary.
If he killed this youngster, the artifact would be his.
With heated ambition, the Elder Protector swung his sword at Samuel.
“Good timing! Evil-breaking chain, go!” Samuel mimicked casting a spell and waved his hand. The chain enlarged with a swoosh.
The Elder Protector’s sword struck the chain with a crisp clang.
After the strike, Samuel used the chain like a whip, lashing at the Elder Protector furiously.
This aggressive and swift attack style stunned the Elder Protector.
He kept swinging his black sword to block but was completely caught up in the chain’s rhythm and couldn’t break free.
Seeing the Elder Protector being beaten senselessly, Samuel laughed heartily and became even more vigorous in his attacks.
The other Elder Protector was dumbfounded. After a moment of shock, he also drew a black long sword and attacked Samuel.
Leo was about to help when Samuel shouted, “Brother, don’t move. I’ve got this.”
Samuel then took out another chain and swung it at the second Elder Protector.
With the same rhythm, both Elder Protectors found themselves trapped under Samuel’s relentless chain attacks.
“Dare to look down on me? I’ll whip you to death!” Samuel boasted proudly.
The two Elder Protectors gritted their teeth in fury but couldn’t divert their focus under the chain attacks. They could only defend while waiting for Samuel to exhaust his energy.
Controlling two artifacts required a significant amount of energy.
Sure enough, Samuel soon felt his energy depleting rapidly.
“Leo, your turn,” Samuel said as he withdrew.
Leo smiled and prepared to take over. He intended to mimic Samuel’s whipping technique but was interrupted by an unexpected event.
Rumble!
The ground began to shake as countless dust and stones fell from the underground space.
A sound resembling a mix of bull and deer cries echoed out of nowhere as the magma in the central underground area started boiling violently like water on a stove.
Leo steadied himself with a surprised expression.
The two Elder Protectors also looked at the magma river in shock.
The magma churned more fiercely, splashing around wildly.
“Oh no! The earth dragon is about to emerge. We need to leave!” Samuel shouted in terror and turned to run.
At that moment, agonized screams echoed through the underground space as Heaven’s Origin Sect disciples and zombies hit by splashing magma began to carbonize.
“Hahaha! Earth dragon chi, you’ve finally taken shape after sixty years. I’ve waited sixty years for this moment. Imprisoning Dragon Array, rise!”
A maniacal laugh filled with joy suddenly echoed through the underground space.
Several beams of yellow light emerged around the magma river, encircling it entirely.
“It’s Sect Master!” The two panicked Elder Protectors were overjoyed.
“Useless fools! Get over here and stabilize the array to help me capture the earth dragon chi!”
A gaunt eagle-eyed sage descended from afar like a great roc landing. He held a red-glowing Celadon Vase and glared at the two Elder Protectors.
“Yes, Sect Master.” The two protectors responded promptly.
At that moment, a whirlpool formed in the magma river as a dragon head made of magma emerged from it, roaring loudly.