HCB Chapter 1352 The Lich King Shatters the Soul Crystal and Kneels to Acknowledge His Master
Chapter 1352 The Lich King Shatters the Soul Crystal and Kneels to Acknowledge His Master
Yue Fei looked at the Death Knight, who was also radiating endless fighting spirit. His bronze-colored, resolute face was filled with solemnity. He could feel the terrifying pressure emanating from the other party, which was enough to rival his own. This was a true opponent!
Just as he was about to draw his sword and step forward to fight, the death knight who had been sitting quietly on the throne suddenly moved.
He slowly rose from the throne of bones, his eyes burning with ghostly blue flames passing through Yue Fei and landing directly on Lin Zhen, who had been wearing a playful smile the whole time.
Amidst the horrified gazes of everyone, he slowly knelt on one knee and held the enormous demonic sword, filled with evil and destructive aura, across his chest!
He performed the most ancient and solemn knightly salute to the Eastern man who was like a god or demon in his eyes!
“I am Arthas Menethil.”
A hoarse, deep voice, filled with endless vicissitudes and weariness, came from under that menacing helmet.
"I hereby pledge my loyalty to the great conqueror and to my immortal legion."
His words left everyone present speechless. They couldn't understand why this being, who seemed even more terrifying than Kel'Thuzad, would surrender without a fight and even offer his loyalty willingly.
Could it be that he knows the prince? An absurd thought popped into their minds!
Lin Zhen smiled, looking at the Death Knight kneeling before him with a playful expression.
"Loyalty? A pathetic wretch whose own soul has been imprisoned dares to talk to me about loyalty?"
As he spoke, he raised his right hand and gently clenched it around the enormous soul crystal suspended in mid-air.
"Crack——!"
A crisp cracking sound echoed throughout the hall!
Before everyone's eyes, the enormous soul crystal, formed from the condensation of billions of souls, shattered like broken glass, turning into fragments of souls!
The destruction of the Soul Crystal and the backlash from the level of law struck the kneeling Death Knight as if by lightning. His body, forged from ice and steel, was instantly covered with spiderweb-like cracks, and his eyes, burning with ghostly blue flames, flickered as if they might go out at any moment. However, there was no pain on his face; instead, he showed a smile of relief and gratitude. From this moment on, he was free.
"Thank you, Lord."
Once again, he lowered his proud head before the Eastern man, whom he considered no different from a god, this time willingly.
Looking at the Death Knight before him, now freed from his shackles and reborn, Lin Zhen smiled with satisfaction. He knew he had struck gold again, a far more precious and powerful trump card than the skeleton legion outside that only knew how to charge into battle.
"Get up."
He waved his hand as if it were a trivial matter.
"From this day forward, you and your immortal legion will fight for our Great Qian Dynasty in all directions."
"Yes, my lord."
Arthas slowly rose from the ground, his eyes burning with a ghostly blue flame, silently gazing at the Eastern man who, in his eyes, resembled a god or demon, his voice filled with absolute loyalty.
"I, and my Scourge army, are willing to quell all injustices in this world for my lord."
As he spoke, he suddenly raised the giant demonic sword in his hand!
"Frostmourne!"
With that roar, filled with endless vicissitudes and exhaustion.
The entire Black Fortress trembled violently. The dark fortress, which should have been filled with the aura of death and decay, seemed to come alive at this moment!
Countless dark blue runes emerged from the walls of the fortress. Like living blue serpents, they swiftly slithered across the walls and finally converged at the top of the fortress, forming a massive magic circle!
Om-!
A deep, rumbling sound suddenly rang out!
To everyone's utter horror, the massive black fortress, which should have been fixed to the ground, slowly floated up from the scorched earth!
It hovered silently in mid-air like a black ghost ship from hell, radiating a terrifying pressure that could make the whole world tremble!
"This...this is..."
Looking at the miraculous scene before him, Yue Fei's resolute face was filled with disbelief and horror!
He couldn't understand how a fortress could fly.
This was beyond his comprehension!
However, Lin Zhen smiled.
He looked at the toy, which appeared slightly larger to him, and a smile spread across his face.
"Naxxramas, a decent mobile barracks."
He then turned his head to look at the stunningly beautiful woman who was taken aback by the scene before her.
"Does Yan'er like it? This is the second new toy I've given you."
"Husband..."
Murong Yan looked at the captivatingly handsome man who always brought her surprises and awe, her beautiful phoenix eyes filled with emotion and love.
Without saying a word, she tiptoed and planted a loving kiss on his lips.
"That's settled then."
Lin Zhen clapped his hands, as if he had done something insignificant.
"We should go back."
He took Murong Yan's hand and walked towards the aerial fortress.
"Your Majesty, what are you doing..."
Yue Fei wore a confused and puzzled expression.
"Of course, we're going to see what fun things are happening in our new house. Do you think there might be something even more interesting than gold and jewels?"
Lin Zhen smiled, a gleam of anticipation flashing in his deep eyes.
Meanwhile, in Neobatavia...
The city, which should have been full of new life and hope, has once again fallen into a hell on earth of blood and fire. Countless soldiers in East India Company uniforms poured out from all directions of the city like a tide!
Armed with muskets and bayonets that gleamed with a cold light, they launched a brutal and inhumane massacre against innocent civilians who had just gained their freedom and were still cheering for their new life!
"No! Help!"
"Why? We're already free, why are you killing us!"
A piercing scream echoed throughout the entire city!
Those soldiers, whose souls had long been corrupted by money and desire, showed no mercy whatsoever. They were like a group of demons crawling out of hell, frantically reaping one fresh life after another.
At the top of the governor's palace, which should have been a symbol of new life and hope, a man dressed in a red bishop's robe and wearing a golden mask stood quietly.
Behind him stood a dozen or so mysterious men in black, also dressed in black priestly robes and wearing silver masks.
They are the instigators of this bloody massacre, a group of true executioners from the Nihilistic Party!
"Governor Lakshmi."
The man known as the Archbishop looked down at the city below, which was already completely stained red with blood and fire, and a cruel smile appeared on his face.
Aren't you going to come out and meet us?
The sound was not loud, but it was like a death sentence from the deepest hell.
The message was clearly transmitted to the ears of everyone inside the Governor's Mansion.
The governor's mansion was deathly silent.
Lakshmi stood before the enormous French windows, her eyes filled with icy coldness. Outside, her compatriots were screaming under the butcher's knife, each cry like a needle piercing her heart.
But her face remained expressionless. She knew that from the moment she offered her soul to that man, she was no longer a weeping princess of a fallen kingdom; she was a sharp knife in that man's hand.
"Your Majesty the Governor."
A woman dressed in a Phoenix Guard uniform walked quickly to her side, her face filled with anxiety and unease.
"We can't hold on much longer. There are too many enemies, and they have weapons we've never seen before. More than half of our sisters have been killed or wounded. If this continues, we'll all be..."
"Why are you panicking?"
Lakshmi slowly turned around.
Looking at the woman who was terrified and pale, a cold, authoritative air of authority appeared on her resolute and determined face.
Have you forgotten who we work for?
These words stunned the young woman instantly.
Yes, with a prince and emperor who are like gods and demons around, what do they have to be afraid of?
"Give me the order."
Lakshmi's voice was devoid of any emotion.
"All Phoenix Guards, abandon your outer defenses and retreat to the Governor's Mansion. Activate the Vermilion Bird. I want to see whether their weapons are superior, or whether the Vermilion Bird bestowed upon us by our master is truly superior."
Her eyes were filled with a mad light.
"Yes!"
Upon hearing this, the young woman's eyes were also filled with determination; she knew that what was to come would be a bloody battle to the death!
……
Outside the Governor's Mansion.
The man known as the Archbishop looked at the Governor's Mansion, which suddenly glowed with a crimson energy shield, and a mocking smile appeared on his face.
"Vermilion Bird? Heh, a decent tortoise shell, but..."
His eyes were filled with cruelty.
"Do you think you can stop us with this?"
He slowly raised his right hand and gently waved it towards the governor's mansion covered by a tortoise shell.
"—Apocalypse!"