Dragon King of Apocalypse

Chapter 389: Death Maze

When the Yue Zhengyu squad heard his words, all of their expressions turned grim, yet they strangely had a savage smile on their face. Yue Zhengyu dropped down to the ground, landing down in front of his squad as the Mortuus army closed down on them.

Yue Zhengyu moved his hand to his back, taking off his own Lacrima Cannon while taking out a green Lacrima that was shining. Placing it into the cannon, which began to glow, he began to aim before firing the Lacrima Cannon.

It wasn't just him but the others as well, causing the sky to be filled with streaks of green light, which all rushed towards the army in front.

"Futile."

The Emerald General snorted at this while the other general simply made another barrier that appeared in front. Although it wasn't able to cover the whole army, it was able to appear in front of the streaks of purple and stop their advance.

Yet to the confusion of these Emerald Generals, the humans threw away their weapons and began running forward.

Just as the green wisps began falling and landing on the purple wisps of flames that were still crackling. As soon as the green and purple wisps contacted each other, the two caused a reaction to each other that ignited.

An ear-splitting explosion rang out but it wasn't just one but multiple ones. Setting off a chain reaction of a deafening explosion that began to link up with each other and destroying hundreds of unfortunate Mortuus creatures.

In the next second, the whole battlefield was covered in countless white-explosions, producing deafening noise. Yet Yue Zhengyu and his squad were rushing frantically through it, somehow avoiding the explosions at the right moment.

'When the explosions start, you better start running and run with all that you have got.'

Wherever they turn, a violent explosion pierces out from the ground towards the sky. But none of them was phased by this as if they were already expecting it.

'You must remember where all of them are. If not, well let's just say you and your squad will be on a one-way trip to the spirit realm.'

Yue Zhengyu recalls Gu Yuena's words while inwardly shivering as he glances at the pillar of white explosions right next to him. Understanding if he messed up even once, it will lead to his and all of his squad death.

But sadly for him, he couldn't recall all of it and so they were forced to adopt an alternative approach, one that was far more effective.

"Everyone in the next four steps moves right!"

Dai Yun'er's voice rang in the whole squad head and after four steps they moved to the right, just as another explosion erupted from the ground. Had they taken an extra step; they would have been caught in it, leading them to be erased from the world.

'As you're running through this maze, you all must sincerely trust Dai Yun'er words. While you're in that maze of death, treat her words like a prophet.'

At the moment, Dai Yun'er was leading them safely through this mine-field, all of them paying full attention to each of her words. As she was no different than their guardian angel in this maze of brutal death and destruction.

It didn't take long before Yue Zhengyu and his squad found themselves charging into the scattered Mortuus army. Some of them noticed the humans and soul beasts, charging directly at them with their weapons aimed.

But they were all consumed by pinkish-white explosions that erupted from the ground again. Leaving nothing but a burned ground that was coated with a pinkish fire, that started to fuse with the other pink fire around.

Any of the Mortuus Creatures that weren't caught in the explosions were enveloped by the pinkish flames that began burning furiously through them. All of them released ear-splitting screams and shrill, not only because the raging flames were deadly to them because of its life attribute.

But also because the destruction and creation elements were still clashing inside of the flames, making the flames even stronger.

'Another thing you should know is to avoid flying. When the flames start coming, the sky will be flooded with flames, so if you don't want to be devoured...'

Countless Mortuus Creatures took the air, trying to escape the explosions and the surging pinkish flames below. But to their unspeakable horror, the pillars had started to turn into pinkish flames that began to aggressively expand and move towards them.

Try as they might evade, thousands of Mortuus Creatures found themselves being devoured by the surging flame. The flames continued surging through the sky, moving like relentless waves as it began to cover the whole skies in brilliant flames.

'You also shouldn't utilize any soul power; the flames will be moving to devour any sign of Soul Power. Mostly because it needs fuel to keep itself going, meaning you will need to throw away your weapons the moment it starts.'

Screams and cries could be heard as the flames moved like veteran predators, consuming the knights and brutes as they tried fighting back. Igniting their weapon, which shined with emerald power causing the raging flames to move towards them and consume them.

While this happened, Yue Zhengyu and his squad didn't dare to utilize any soul power, all focus on simply running. Any creatures that tried to show up their path, they simply kicked away or the flames devoured them.

Ironically, the Mortuus Creatures at the moment were the least of their concern with the flames subsequently becoming their biggest. As it was starting to radically expand and grow too big, naturally starting to close in on Yue Zhengyu and his squad.

They were burning everything, devouring everything in sight that caused the soul beast and humans to shiver. Gu Yuena even with all of her knowledge couldn't one hundred percent say the flames won't fully consume the battlefield before they left.

"We have to pick up the pace! From now on, start sprinting with all your might, the only thing that should be on your mind is running!"

"Sir!"

Yue Zhengyu and his squad started to pick up the pace, putting even more effort into not dying by these terrifying flames. But fortunately for them, it didn't take them long till they saw their destination, a place where the flames weren't reaching.

As if they didn't have enough motivation before, the sight made them push even harder. They had to jump over the pinkish flames sometimes as it began consuming the path in the front as well.

'You better hurry and get out of the death maze before the whole place gets covered...'

They were running as fast as their feet could carry them. The pathway in front was getting close while the way behind had already been fully consumed. But as they closed in, countless Mortuus Creatures appeared in front, covered with fire but still trying to stop them.

"Screw off!"

Yue Zhengyu roared as he leaped from the ground before planting his foot straight into the Mortuus Creature. While the others punched, kick, or smacked the other creatures away before they all jumped ahead.

And with that final leap, they all made out of the death maze, just as the raging flames fully consumed the path.

Just as Yue Zhengyu and his squad made it out, the violent sea of flames was burning and engulfing the three regimes of the Mortuus army. The weaker Mortuus was burned within seconds, being unable to let out a scream or whine of terrible pain.

While the stronger and more sturdy one like the knights and brutes took some time but were still burned to dust. After they started to thrash and whine on the floor from flames that were burning through their nerves, down to their souls.

The only ones that seem to be putting up a good resistance were the Four Emerald Generals who were making their way through the sea. Trying to escape this hell deathtrap before they were all consumed. Yet even they were being affected by the heat from these flames, which was burning as hot as six thousand degrees.

'As soon as the flames are covered everywhere, you should look back and watch the fireworks... It's not every day you see the world burn.'

After finally stopping himself from rolling, Yue Zhengyu glances behind, seeing the raging sea of flames finally finish its path. Before it began to give off a shimmering light, one that brilliantly illuminates the whole sea of flames.

And then it exploded, sending Yue Zhengyu and his squad tumbling all the way back.

An explosion erupted, that went all the way up to ten thousand meters into the sky, that shocked the whole continent and stirred up a terrifying gale.

The terrifying gale swept towards the Star Luo Empire wall, striking a light-blue barrier that appeared in front of it.

The force and gale were able to create cracks in the light barrier as the wind continued to strike the barrier. The violent explosion also began to expand across the battlefield, going over to the other regiments.

Tha has been marching towards the other sides of the wall as the battle was going but was too close to the wall to escape.

'An explosion?'

Thought the Emerald Generals in the other regiments before they were consumed by the flames that appeared out of nowhere. The screams of the Mortuus Creatures could be heard, as they felt their hides being burned away.

Their flesh turned into the dust before the flames began moving towards their bones. Bones that couldn't last much against these flames that wished to burn the whole world down to the ground.

But if that wasn't enough, a rush of pinkish-white explosion erupted from below them as well.

Rising to the same height as it before another one also erupted on the right side of the Star Luo Empire wall. The towers explosions appeared in front of the right, middle, and left side of the Star Luo empire walls.

Producing another set of terrifying gales that also began to smash into the light barrier before it shattered. With the leftover gale and force, sweeping through the empire, forcing the Soul Masters inside to hold on to something.

Only the two Regiments were not caught in the explosion; they were supposed to be the support and reinforcement.

So they were tasked with staying back but even they were affected by the force of the explosion. Being able to push them all back and forcing them to produce a barrier to protect them from the heat and gale.

It took a while before it all died down, showing the crates, gigantic hole, and severely burned ground. But what Yue Zhengyu and his squad were focusing on the most, was the lack of a Mortuus army in front of them.

Most of the Mortuus Army was destroyed, all by a squad of 200 humans and soul beasts. A feat that should be impossible yet fully accomplished today, stunning all who saw.

"...You have to be kidding me. Is this for real?"

One of the soul beasts in Yue Zhengyu questioned in disbelief, staring at the damage and lack of army in front of them.

'An explosion?'

'Yes, victory will most likely come from the explosions I had them set down on the right, middle, and left of the Star Luo wall. Your job will be to set off the first explosion from the middle. You should do it when most if not all of the army is close to the wall.'

'Wait, are you trying to wipe them all out?'

'Naturally, We don't have time to do a long battle with them. Once the first explosion goes off, it will weaken the ground beside it while also expanding, allowing the other to be activated. Once this happens, the Mortuus army will be consumed in destruction and creation.'

"... That crazy woman."

Yue Zhengyu muttered as he recalls all of Gu Yuena's words while looking at the results of her plan. Her plan where she wanted to wipe out an army that amounted up to a million soldiers all in one blow.

One needs understanding that it only took a squad of two hundred to wipe out that many Mortuus creatures. A squad that should have been wiped out from the sheer numbers that the Mortuus Army was packing.

A squad that also didn't lose any of its men in a battle against a million men army.

Yue Zhengyu silently told himself, he will never, ever get on Gu Yuena's bad side. He now fully understands why Tang Wulin considered her completely above him when it came to tactics and planning

She wasn't a tactical genius or master, no she was a tactical god from just display alone. If Gu Yuena claimed she was the second-best tactician in the world, then he refuses to believe anyone could claim to be the first.

She accurately predicted everything down to the last detail, from the marching with overwhelming numbers. To them being unable to notice the bombs that were planted down in the core.

All before the battle even started, as if she was able to see the future and predict everything that will happen.

'This isn't something just anyone can do'

It wasn't just him but his whole squad was shivering in fright and quaking, realization dawning on them just what happened and what they accomplished.

All from the plane of Gu Yuena, their Supreme Commander.

Who wasn't even here to guide them or readjust her plan, as if she already foresaw the battle hours before it began. At this moment, they all came to greatly respect Gu Yuena and fear her with all of their beings.

While also being thankful, she wasn't their enemy. As they didn't know-how would be able to defeat her, a woman who could accurately plan and predict before the battle even started.

'Maybe only Tang Wulin and Na'er could deal with her.'

Yue Zhengyu released a sigh as he turned on his soul communicator.

"Command, we did it... Most of the marching army was destroyed in the explosion."

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In the Sea God Island, where a towering tree with golden leaves that was shining was a woman that was sitting down.

"...The marching Mortuus Army that was making their way to Star Luo, they said most have been wiped out."

Dai Yun'er said although one could hear the shock and disbelief in her voice. Still trying to come to terms with what she saw and heard from Yue Zhengyu when he relayed the information.

While also recalling those explosions.

"... Your kidding right? How many regiments were destroyed?"

"Ten of them were leaving only ten."

"Just like that?"

"Yes, they were."

Dai Yun'er replied to Ya Li and Long Yeyue who was giving her looks of disbelief. While Zang Xin was simply staring, too stunned to make a comment or a reply. They all gave Gu Yuena a subtle glance, all slightly scared and wondering just what kind of monster she was.

To design all of this.

But how could they know her true origin?

The Dragon God was a God who has been in countless wars, some that spanned decades to even millions of years. Wars that left the planets burning, wars that swept through the solar systems and god realms.

Fighting beings that came in all shapes and sizes, who could read the future of the world and were close to the heavens.

And the Dragon God defeated every single one of them, all of his challengers. Only losing once in his whole life and by his own choice, as if it was to say, the only reason he could lose was if he allowed himself to.

Gu Yuena had all of the Dragon God memories, every single piece, and fragments because she was the Dragon God. Even though he was split, his existence still lived on in the Golden Dragon King and Silver Dragon King, the continuation of him.

The Dragon God that remained undefeated for hundreds of millions of years was still alive. Even though he came in a different form, his terrifying prowess still remained.

The being that earned the title, the strongest God-King.

"See? Nothing to worry about... The first part of the plan has been accomplished."

Gu Yuena said casually with a vicious smile, one of a predator. While her eyes shined brilliantly with glittering silver but then her next left them even more confused.

"Now then, they should be making their next move, since we didn't get all of them. Let's see if they can keep up, it's been a while since I had this much fun."