Chapter 234: The Black Bedeviled Killer
In a wide expanse of land filled with destruction a huge force of experts moved after forcing back a large wave of enemies. Corpses of the fallen were sprawled out everywhere. Most of the force that had successfully repelled the enemies all had two things in common. They had crimson eyes and they bore four sharp fangs in their mouths. Generally speaking most of their intelligence was not the greatest either given their circumstances, but there were many among them who did have great intelligence.
This was the large army of the Crimson Vampiric Subdivision led by Tongsheng. Even though she was the leader that did not mean she was the strongest. What made this subdivision terrifying were the Mortal Lord experts included within its ranks, although they were only early staged. The higher ranking Mortal Lords either stayed within the sect or had yet to leave the Crimson Forest back in what is now referred to as the Whispering Expanse Domain.
Truthfully, those experts never really followed any order outside of what Shayleaf and partially Elton had to say, and would not until they reached another level in strength.
Besides the Crimson Eyed division experts there were also three armies of natives who fought alongside them as an allied force. Together they became one of this region's most dangerous allied armies, completely overshadowing Ramiro. This alone deterred many powerful forces from charging over to where the Lion's Spearhearts were, despite how powerful and capable he was.
"Tongsheeeeeng! How're things going over there with you all?" Shayleaf, in the form of a doll, exclaimed as she danced around in Tongsheng's hands.
"Mistress Shayleaf. Our overall situation is the same as always. The fatigue has been gradually setting in on everyone as time progresses though," Tongsheng reported.
"Mmm. Alright. Then it is about time to relocate to another area. A place has finally been scouted to settle for a takeover so our sect on the outside can quickly be assimilated here before others do the same," Shayleaf said with a smile.
"Oh? Then do tell, Mistress. In fact, let me call all of the leaders over so things will not need to be repeated," Tongsheng calmly replied with raised eyebrows filled with interest as she went to gather the other leaders.
Some time later the large force from the Crimson Vampiric Subdivision and the three native forces began to move toward another location. Because they were such a large allied force it was impossible to keep their movements a secret. Even so, while there had been Mortal Lord experts who had received nagging injuries while fighting against them, none had died on any front.
At least that was the case until recently, but not by the Crimson Vampiric Subdivision's hands.
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A fierce battle had recently taken place with the bodies of demonic cultivators, demons, natives, and others strewn around in a horrific fashion. Kageha and Kuroha stood together with a few wounds on their bodies as they looked at the scene before them. Subordinates of the Black Reaper Corps moved about gathering the bodies of their colleagues, collecting important items and identity cards before setting the bodies ablaze.
Outside of that the whole group of the Black Reaper Corps, along with a combined group of individuals from the Star Eyed Division, had a mixture of expressions as they looked at the man standing a short distance away. A black fiery aura of ki mixed with specks of white and red energy surrounded him with a harsh devilish intent. His katana in his left hand faced the ground while the one in his right impaled another individual.
The person was none other than Zoro, who had a fierce expression on his face along with a number of bloody wounds on his body. He was taller than usual with a wider frame and his skin was a deep copper and red color with glowing black lines drawn across it. His eye color was completely inverted black with white and red pupils and irises. Two small black horns grew from the sides of his temples.
Kneeling on the ground with a flaming black katana impaling his body was a slightly dismembered purple skinned demon dressed in ruined armored robes. One arm was missing and his legs were in ruins. Many grotesque slash marks covered in black flames marked his body as he trembled in pain.
The demon gnashed his bloody teeth as he trembled in fear and hatred. "You… d-damned… b… bastard. Cough! Cough! What are… you?!"
Zoro stared down with cold eyes devoid of emotion. "All who oppose me and that man are to be put to death. You can die now as you feed my katanas."
With a swift motion his left katana rose into the air with horrific dark devilish ki before it cut down, completely killing the demon by splitting him in two. A portion of energy and blood splattered and drove into the katanas before flowing into Zoro's arms and body, increasing his killing aura and devilish energy.
"…Zoro-Aniki I really think you should slow down before things become far too dangerous…" Kageha said with an expression filled with dread.
Zoro paused briefly before swiftly turning around. With a wave of one katana he sent a terrible wind pressure toward everyone.
Completely shocked, everyone attempted to defend themselves as they were pushed back. Some suffered injuries from the sudden attack.
"Zoro-Aniki! Stop! Get a hold of yourself!" Kuroha shouted as she grimaced in pain both physically and mentally.
"Don't get in my way. I will continue my hunt," Zoro said with a fierce voice mixed with a devilish tone before running into the distance, no longer hiding his aura.
Everyone exchanged looks filled with frustration and exhaustion before steeling themselves.
"Let us continue after him. I refuse to let Zoro-Aniki completely fall into bedevilment. Curse that damned church! I swear I will never coexist under the same skies as the Nights Light Devouring Church!" Kuroha declared with vicious killing intent.
"Let's go, Kuro-chan. Naturally we will not let things remain like this. And as for you all, as subordinates we will save Aniki at all costs. Kuro-chan, it's time we unsealed our own bedevilment arts even if they are only imitations created through experimentation," Kageha said with a cold expression as his body grew and his skin transformed into a copper color with an almost uncontrollable devilish aura.
"Yes, Niichan. I pray we will control it well enough. Hehehe, if not we can just die on the battlefield with Aniki," Kuroha said as a devilish smile spread across her face while she transformed.
A portion of the Black Reaper Corps glanced at each other before sick and sadistic expressions appeared on their faces. They too transformed into augmented devilish beings with horrific killing intent and greater power. Those who did not transform steeled their resolve as they erupted with killing intent. Those who were not formerly from the church looked on with mixed expressions as they prepared themselves.
Only the Star Eyed Division's people looked on as if watching a group of monstrous psychopaths.
"…We will follow but we will not get involved in anything too dire," one of the leading experts said as they watched the group dash into the distance.
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"What?! What the hell is Big Brother Zoro doing?!" Christy said with a shocked expression filled with disbelief.
"…By the sound of it he may have lost control because of his powers. 'A powerful black killing sword devil' being on the loose is quite a description," Shia said with a wry smile.
"Ugh! Is there a Shayleaf doll still in their possession?" Christy asked while pinching the bridge of her nose.
"Yes. According to the fifth squad leader he still has one," Shia replied.
"Then we will wait for now, but I will prepare to go there myself and wake that idiot up. Ugh, it would be far easier if only Gege was around…" Christy muttered with a bitter expression before regaining her composure.
Shia silently agreed. She would much rather Elton handle these incredibly dangerous matters instead of Christy.
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The next day.
Deep underground beneath the last basement level of the White Star Radiance inner sect's Main Building sat a certain fanged elf atop a giant leaf. All around her was a forest of roots, branches, dirt, ore, flora, and vines.
The fanged elf wore the royal garbs of the elves with alterations matching the attire of a White Star Radiance sect disciple. The circlet on her forehead glowed brightly as she breathed silently with her eyes closed. This elf was Shayleaf, deep in semiseclusion. A large glowing green, gold, and red seed floated before her with a majestic presence emanating from it. It pulsed slowly at a near five second rhythm, causing everything around the area to vibrate with powerful life energy.
Suddenly the seed trembled violently, shaking everything far into the distance. Shayleaf's eyes snapped open with a shining vibrant gaze that would blind anyone who looked directly at her.
"I've done it! It's time! It's finally tiiiiimmmee!! Eh? Ah, forgive me Sister Chris. I will not be able to control the dolls for a bit, but I will reconnect when I'm done!" Shayleaf exclaimed as her aura rapidly rose at a terrifying rate. Large amounts of energy were absorbed into both her and the seed as if they were one.