klisemfg Chapter 262 Narrow Victory at the Supply Depot
Chapter 262 Narrow Victory at the Supply Depot
Chapter 262 A Narrow Victory at the Supply Depot
Zhuang Yu spread the intelligence report out in front of everyone, pointed to the scarlet mark on it, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, the Dark Night Demon Lord's real target is not Sunset Canyon, but our alliance's supply depot!"
The crowd was in an uproar.
The importance of the supply depot is self-evident. It stores the pills, magical artifacts, spirit stones, and other necessities for the alliance's survival. If it were to fall, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The discussions erupted like a boiling pot, and unease spread through the crowd.
"What... what should we do?" A sect representative's voice trembled. The defenses of the supply depot had always been weak, which was almost an open secret in the alliance.
"Leader, is this intelligence reliable?" another representative questioned, his tone tinged with a hint of wishful thinking, hoping it was just a misjudgment.
Zhuang Yu surveyed the crowd, his gaze unwavering. "The intelligence is reliable; we must prepare for the worst." His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority, like a reassuring pill that temporarily calmed the crowd's panic.
The air was still, the atmosphere tense as if a taut string could snap at any moment.
At this moment, the leader of the Money Gate rolled his eyes, rubbed his hands together, and cautiously suggested, "Alliance Leader, in my opinion, why not... why not transfer a portion of the supplies from the warehouse to our Money Gate? Our Money Gate warehouse is sturdy and easy to defend, which is worse than leaving it here to risk our lives!"
This statement immediately drew strong opposition from representatives of other sects.
"No! Absolutely not!" A burly representative slammed his fist on the table and stood up. "If we disperse our resources, the overall strength of the alliance will be weakened. What if the Demon Lord launches a surprise attack with his forces? How will we defend ourselves?"
"That's right! Leader of the Money Sect, what do you mean by this? Are you trying to take advantage of our misfortune?" another representative shouted angrily, pointing at the leader of the Money Sect.
"I...I didn't mean that..." The leader of the Money Sect blushed and stammered in defense, but his eyes flickered, clearly lacking confidence.
The crowd argued incessantly, and the scene nearly spiraled out of control.
Zhuang Yu observed the crowd's reactions with a cold eye. He slowly stood up, and an invisible pressure instantly enveloped the entire scene.
"Enough!" he shouted in a low voice, which resounded like thunder in everyone's ears, instantly silencing all the arguments.
His sharp gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on the leader of the Money Sect, a meaningful smile curving his lips. "Sect Leader, you are mistaken..."
Zhuang Yu's lips curled into a meaningful smile. "Sect Leader, you are mistaken. Resources are important, but people's hearts are even more important. Now is a crucial moment for the alliance to unite in the fight against the Demon Lord. How can we let the distribution of resources damage our harmony?" He paused, looked around at everyone, and said in a firm and powerful voice, "I propose that we immediately reinforce the defensive formations of the supply depot, and that each sect take turns sending disciples to guard it, jointly protecting the alliance's resources. In this way, we can ensure the safety of the resources and demonstrate the unity of the alliance. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone nodded in agreement.
The tense atmosphere instantly eased, replaced by a chorus of approval.
"The leader is wise!"
"This is a great plan!"
"I agree!"
Even the leader of the Money Sect, who had just been harboring ulterior motives, chuckled and echoed, "The Alliance Leader's insight is brilliant; I admire it!"
Zhuang Yu's proposal not only considered the overall situation but also took into account the interests of all factions, which convinced everyone.
The way people looked at him was filled with admiration, but even more so with trust.
They finally understood why this seemingly young leader was able to unite the previously disorganized alliance.
A spirited young man named Wu Yong, lean and wiry but with piercing eyes, suddenly stepped forward and declared in a loud voice, "Alliance Leader, I volunteer to guard the most dangerous place in the supply depot! I swear to protect the Alliance's supplies to the death!"
Zhuang Yu walked up to Xiao Wu, patted him heavily on the shoulder, and praised, "Well done! Xiao Wu, I'm relieved to hear you say that!"
Xiao Wu stood tall with his chest out, looking proud, as if he had received a great honor.
Those around them cast approving glances, and a warm feeling flowed through their hearts. This was not just an alliance, but more like a warm family.
As night fell, the defensive array surrounding the supply depot shone brightly, and disciples from all factions stood ready, the atmosphere tense and solemn.
Zhuang Yu stood on high ground, gazing into the distance, silently chanting in his heart, "Dark Night Demon Lord, let me see just how capable you really are..." Suddenly, a sharp whistle pierced the silence of the night...
The piercing whistle, like a death knell, tore through the night sky.
The earth began to tremble, and a dark mass surged in from afar like a tidal wave—the army of the Night Demon Lord.
"They're here!" The alliance disciples gripped their weapons, ready for battle.
The Dark Lord, clad in black armor and riding a ferocious beast, exuded a suffocating aura, like a demon king from hell.
He raised the demonic sword high in his hand, and black demonic flames shot into the sky, illuminating the night sky as if it were daytime.
"Kill!" At the Demon Lord's command, the demon army surged towards the supply depot like a flood bursting its banks.
The shouts of battle were deafening, demonic energy surged, and the light of various spells intertwined, as if the end of the world had arrived.
The alliance disciples fought back fiercely, unleashing all sorts of magical artifacts and talismans. The colorful light collided with the black demonic flames, producing a deafening explosion.
The air was filled with a strong smell of blood and burnt things, which made people feel sick.
The Dark Lord's attacks were particularly terrifying. He wielded his demonic sword, each swing carrying earth-shattering power. The alliance's defensive formations crumbled instantly under his attacks, like paper.
Many disciples were engulfed by the demonic flames, letting out shrill screams.
"Hold on! We must hold on!" Mr. Zhuge shouted hoarsely as he gave his orders, but his heart was also filled with despair. The strength of the Dark Night Demon Lord far exceeded their imagination.
Just as the alliance was on the verge of collapse, a golden light shot into the sky from the supply depot, like a sharp sword piercing the darkness.
Zhuang Yu, clad in golden armor and wielding a longsword that shone with dazzling light, appeared like a god descending to earth, exuding an imposing aura.
"Dark Night Demon Lord, your opponent is me!" Zhuang Yu's voice was like a booming bell, resounding throughout the heavens and earth.
He swung his longsword, and golden sword energies rained down on the Demon Lord like a storm.
The Dark Night Demon Lord was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Zhuang Yu to be so powerful.
He brandished his demonic sword to defend himself, but Zhuang Yu's sword energy clung to him like a leech, constantly eroding his defenses.
"Damn it!" the Dark Night Demon Lord roared, intensifying his attack once again.
Zhuang Yu remained fearless; with the help of the mysterious space, his strength was now vastly different from what it used to be.
He and the Demon Lord clashed fiercely in the air, their sword energy crisscrossing and demonic flames churning, engulfing the entire sky in their battle.
Seeing Zhuang Yu's incredible prowess, the alliance disciples were greatly encouraged and shouted, "Our Alliance Leader is mighty!" Their fighting spirit was rekindled, and they fought bravely to stop the demon army's offensive.
The Dark Lord's forces suffered repeated defeats, and he was filled with shock and anger. He never expected that he would be forced to such a state by an unknown kid.
"Who exactly are you?" the Dark Night Demon Lord asked through gritted teeth.
Zhuang Yu sneered, "I am your nemesis!" The longsword in his hand shone even brighter, and a huge golden sword aura shot straight into the sky, as if it would split the entire sky in two.
The Dark Night Demon Lord's expression changed drastically, "Not good!"...
Golden sword energy poured down like the Milky Way from the heavens. The Dark Night Demon Lord hurriedly raised his sword to block, but it was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
After a deafening roar, the Demon Lord was blasted away by the sword energy, spitting out a mouthful of black blood and crashing to the ground in a sorry state.
His black armor shattered piece by piece, revealing his charred skin underneath.
"Retreat!" Knowing that the situation was hopeless, the Demon Lord roared unwillingly and led his remaining troops in a hasty retreat.
Upon seeing this, the alliance disciples erupted in cheers and shouts of battle shook the heavens.
They pursued the fleeing demon army and utterly crushed it.
The supply depot has been saved!
Alliance members gathered in front of the supply depot, cheering and celebrating.
Overjoyed at surviving the ordeal and thrilled by the victory, they embraced each other, patting each other on the shoulder, their faces beaming with excitement.
Mr. Zhuge walked excitedly to Zhuang Yu and bowed deeply, "Our leader's divine might has turned the tide; we admire him greatly!"
Representatives from other sects also stepped forward to express their respect, their gazes towards Zhuang Yu filled with awe and gratitude.
Even the leader of the Money Sect, who had previously harbored ulterior motives, now fawned over him, saying, "Alliance Leader, you are wise and mighty! I was truly blind to your greatness!"
Zhuang Yu smiled as he accepted the praise, but he felt no sense of relief.
He knew that this victory was only temporary, and the Dark Lord would not give up easily.
The stars twinkled in the night sky, like gems set on a black curtain.
Zhuang Yu stood alone on a high place, gazing into the distance.
The night wind rustled his clothes.
He sensed a faint smell of blood in the air, as well as a trace of barely perceptible demonic energy.
"Dark Night Demon Lord, what exactly are you plotting?" Zhuang Yu muttered to himself. He sensed that an even greater conspiracy was brewing and an even bigger storm was about to arrive.
Suddenly, he felt a strange chill, as if he were being watched by something terrifying.
He turned around suddenly, but found nothing.
"Could it be my imagination?" Zhuang Yu frowned, a sense of unease rising in his heart.
He looked up at the night sky and saw that the once twinkling stars had suddenly become dim and the night sky had become even deeper, as if it were about to devour everything.
"The situation is about to change..." Zhuang Yu said in a low voice. He turned and walked towards the supply depot to set up new defensive measures and convened alliance members to discuss the next steps.
He knew that an even greater challenge was about to begin, and he had to be fully prepared.
The air was filled with tension, so oppressive that it made people breathless.
Zhuang Yu stood in front of the map, his finger lightly tracing across it, finally stopping at an inconspicuous small town.
"Pass down the order: everyone, proceed to Blackwind Town immediately!"