The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 485 - 221: Shadow Alliance Hierarch, Bai Qin!_1

"Ying Mountain, you’re getting old, your time has passed."

"Continuing to occupy the position of Alliance Hierarch, outsiders will only think that the Shadow Alliance has no one. Why the need for a destructive ending that annihilates the dark force you’ve built with your own hands?"

Ying Liu was full of spirit. His beard-laden face showcased his manliness:

"I can’t forget the grace of knowing you when I was young."

"If it weren’t for your promotion and support, I would’ve been done for by now."

"In my eyes, you’re a semi-teacher. If we compete for the position of Alliance Hierarch and fight to the death, leading to the disintegration of the Shadow Alliance, nobody would want to see that happen..."

Just as Ying Liu finished speaking, an elderly man so old he had lost all his teeth, an Elder of the Shadow Alliance, couldn’t help but advise:

"Old Hierarch, you’re now low on sprite energy, enduring daily bouts of faintness and unable to handle basic affairs."

"In such a dire situation, giving up your position for the sake of merit is indeed the best choice. Only by taking good care of your body will there be a future."

His words caused an uproar.

Another old man, skinny and shaking with anger, pointed accusingly.

"Ying Yuan, have you also betrayed the Hierarch?!"

"You were one of the ten elders who followed the Hierarch in establishing the Shadow Alliance. What benefits has Ying Liu given you that you would speak on his behalf?"

Ying Yuan sighed:

"Alas, territories will change hands and times will alter."

"If this battle truly starts, win or lose, the Shadow Alliance will decline."

"I’ve lived 145 years, if I were to see in my twilight years the power I devoted myself to crumble apart overnight... What a misfortune, what a chill."

"Fine, very well!"

Ying Mountain suddenly laughed out loud, his murky and dark pupils fixed on Ying Yuan:

"That’s an easy problem to solve. If you don’t want to see it, then please close your eyes and never open them again!"

"Roar!!"

The Irritable Blood Leopard, sensing something, abruptly turned around and bit into Ying Yuan’s neck.

Just a casual exertion of force, and the head hanging from the neck was swallowed into its stomach. The Irritable Blood Leopard, upon tasting human blood, grew even more rabid.

"Old Hierarch..."

The black robe wearers near Ying Yuan backed away in horror.

They had not expected Ying Mountain to be so decisive--killing an elder who had followed him for hundreds of years over a simple disagreement.

"Ying Mountain has gone mad, if you continue to side with him, you’ll only bring harm upon yourselves!"

Ying Liu sneered, waving his hand and ordering. The Water Dagger Tree Demon immediately shot out dozens of water-vine-daggers, enveloping Ying Mountain’s body, falling down in a flurry.

"Sigh!"

Deep sighs continuously echoed from the black robes.

This battle was ultimately unavoidable. Ying Mountain founded the Shadow Alliance, always persecuting others with his cruel and venomous ways.

Who would’ve thought that time would turn things around.

Now, he was the one being ousted. The only outcomes were victory and life, or defeat and death.

"Whine!!"

The Storm Wolf pawed the ground, charging forward.

This was Ying Liu’s Fond Spirit after his promotion to the 4th Order, signed with the second of his Marks.

Although it was only at the Life Wheel Virtual Summon level, this wind elemental, which mastered wind spells, served as not only an excellent ride for Ying Liu but also as a great assistant in harassment, agile attacks, assassinations, and hunting.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

Opening its mouth, it furiously disgorged blades of wind.

With a swipe of its claws, wind-knives were released.

Even the movement of its tail would whip up a tornado, forming a barrier to block the Irritable Blood Leopard’s assault.

"Roar!!"

The utterly enraged Irritable Blood Leopard was on the verge of losing its mind.

Its level should have been at the Great Completion of the Life Wheel. If it were under normal circumstances, it wouldn’t struggle to kill the Water Dagger Tree Demon at the Small Achievement of the Life Wheel or the Storm Wolf at the Virtual Summon of the Life Wheel.

If aided by its master’s C-level ’Gold Medal Assassin’ ability, it would be extraordinarily easy.

Ying Liu - even after his first job promotion, he was merely a D-level ’Jungle Walker’. Neither his level nor power were superior. How could he contend with Ying Mountain?

However, there were no ifs!

Ying Mountain had some serious health problems. His abilities were diverted and grossly weakened.

And the Irritable Blood Leopard, barely escaped death under the crazed claws of the Evil Moon Owl.

Its injuries had not yet healed, and its body was riddled with severe hidden injuries.

That’s why, as the fight began, before the Water Dagger Tree Demon and the Storm Wolf could even wound it, it began vomiting blood, and its aura was disorganized and weak.

"Ying Xiu, help me!" Ying Liu roared.

Ying Mountain was a ruthless killer. Although his old rule was established, battle experience was ingrained in his instinct.

Even though he was dying out, he couldn’t be sure that he didn’t have a trump card up his sleeve. It was better to be cautious.

"Ying Mountain, I’m sorry."

Not far away, a female member of the Shadow Alliance who was always wearing a ghost-faced mask stood alone.

The other black robes all retreated, eager to avoid trouble.

Only she stood there unperturbed, her haunting gaze wandering around. Her complex expression was as untangleable as her bunched-up hair.

"Rustle, rustle, rustle, rustle..."

The White Night Ghost and the Black Night Ghost flew out from her left and right sides respectively.

Although they were ghosts, the White Night ghost was associated with light and was a rare type of Nether Fond Spirit.

The Black Night Ghost, on the other hand, was more typical, loving darkness. It was a born assassin within the shadows.

Both of these ghosts had terrifying mental attacks and, due to their spectral nature, they could evade most physical harm.