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The seven holy swords that had transformed into starlight were forcefully blasted away by the flames. None of the seven holy swords that Peter Pan retrieved were not burning red-hot; this person was simply outrageously powerful.
As the flames subsided, Ning ignored the three of them and continued walking towards 'Yin Yang' at her original pace. To her now, the surrounding enemies posed no threat; her eyes were only on the goal before her.
The black flames, accompanying Ning's advance, drew ever closer to the brother and sister, a raging torrent of malice crashing towards them. For the first time, the two of them felt a fear of death, a fear of someone.
This emotion weighed heavily on their chests. Bathed in this endless malice, they found it difficult to even breathe, let alone move their legs to escape. They could only tremble in place, watching helplessly as Ning approached them.
These two were completely incapacitated, so Zanoba simply gave up the idea that they could be of any use. He raised the flagpole with one hand, held it behind his head, and then threw it with all his might.
The flag spear was aimed at Ning's back, and just as the spear tip was about to hit her, a pair of black wings suddenly spread out from her back, flapping against the void and shaking off the flag spear. This was exactly what Zanoba wanted to do.
The flag spear, which had been knocked away, flew in a perfect parabola to Ning's front and embedded itself in the floor. The power of "Overlord Flag" was fully activated, and golden ripples spread out. Zanoba, who rushed out a step later than the flag spear, received the protection of "Overlord Flag" and flew past Ning with afterimages, carrying the two siblings on his shoulders and running away.
"Stay out of the way."
Ning stretched out her hand and cast a spell. A pitch-black magic circle unfolded beneath Zanoba's feet, altering the gravity there and forcibly pressing Zanoba down with several times the normal gravity.
At the same time, another magic circle overlapped with this one and unfolded. A huge black hand emerged from beneath the magic circle. Hevia seized the opportunity to provide support, using a magic bullet to destroy the magic circle and dissipate the magic.
Freed from gravity, Zanoba ran without hesitation, kicking up his flag gun and retrieving it into his hand.
Ning, who had become agitated by the escape of her prey, glared coldly at Hevia. Without even needing to chant, the magic circle instantly unfolded, and the black magic ball exploded. Hevia was blasted away before she could even escape, and she hadn't even realized what had happened.
After taking down the troublesome guy, Ning planned to use other magic to suppress Zanoba in place. At this moment, Peter Pan rushed in front of her to stop her from pursuing him, and the Star Sword fell into his hand and he immediately slashed.
The black wings behind her crossed in front of her to block the sword. Ning spread her wings and pushed the blade back forcefully. She only flapped her wings and stirred up a gale. The gale made Peter Pan unable to open his eyes. The rebounding blade and the force of the wind almost made him fall over.
"Go away."
Ning stepped forward and lightly threw a punch imbued with a massive amount of compressed magic. The dark magic exploded in front of Peter Pan, knocking him back. Fortunately, he managed to form a shield with the remaining six holy swords in time to block it, but it wasn't just a simple matter of being knocked back.
But it wasn't over yet. Ning flapped her black wings and caught up with the repelled Peter Pan. She continued to bombard the shield made of the holy sword with magic, relentlessly suppressing Peter Pan.
Attacked at close range by a powerful spell, Peter Pan had no choice but to maintain a defensive stance. To make matters worse, the opponent was able to unleash such spells repeatedly without chanting, leaving Peter Pan with no strength to retaliate.
Bang Bang Bang!
Three magic bullets landed between the two of them, exploding the moment they touched Ning's magic. Ning had no choice but to flap his wings and quickly retreat.
Having been hit by the magic earlier, Hevia has returned to the battle. Looking rather disheveled, she now understands even more clearly the strength of her opponent. It is truly an opponent that cannot be defeated by one person alone. Even with the Holy Sword, there is no way to defeat her. Perhaps the hero could defeat her with the help of the power of fate, but they are 'ghosts', not heroes.
"Thanks, Hevia."
Peter Pan, freed from the magical barrage, thanked Hevy for her help, but he didn't let his guard down. He held the Star Bow in his hand, with six holy swords surrounding him, ready to be used at any moment. He and Hevy exchanged a glance, understanding each other's thoughts.
Then, Hevia launched the first attack. Her attacks were no longer the precise and effective three-round bursts, but rather a barrage focused on suppression. Bullets of various powers poured out of the muzzle, the rate of fire making one wonder if it was really a Gatling gun.
The bullets kept landing on Ning's magical barrier, and a series of effects such as explosions, freezing, and poisonous fog surrounded her. Peter Pan took off his Star Gun and used it as an arrow on his Star Bow. All the stars in the night sky suddenly shone brightly, and the starlight gathered on the Star Gun became huge and dazzling.
After finally being unable to hold on any longer, Peter Pan unleashed his strongest attack, a torrent of starlight engulfing Ning's figure. Hevia also paused her attack at this moment, allowing her musket to cool down temporarily.
She nervously observed the torrent of starlight, within which an unusual black light appeared. Moreover, the torrent showed no signs of breaking through. When the light dissipated, the black-clad girl stood unharmed in place.
"You've really worked hard." Ning revealed a stunning smile, then played with the black ball of light in her hand. "However, it's better to return it to you."
"—! Peter Pan! Run!"
Forget about appearances, Hevia immediately shouted for Peter Pan to escape. At this moment, Ning released his control over the black light, and the black light flowed back and swallowed Peter Pan. In fact, the true form of that black light was the starlight that Ning had brought under his control.
Ning not only didn't dodge the attack, but even took it under his control and used it to counterattack. Keep in mind, this is not something an ordinary person would do; it was a powerful strike from the Holy Sword.
Then a new change occurred. The black water ripples spread out, severing all the power. The torrent of black starlight vanished in the blink of an eye. Standing there was no longer Peter Pan, but the rising sun, who had returned to the battle.
Chaoyin ran out from behind Chaoyang and threw his white spear with all his might. The spear turned into a white light and flew out. Ning dodged the spear and frowned.
"Phew, that was close."
Zanaba carried Peter Pan, who had nearly been killed by his own attack, and landed next to Hevia. Peter Pan climbed down with lingering fear, surprised even himself.
"Zanoba, are those two alright?"
While aiming at the enemy, Hevia asked, without asking what had happened. She only cared about the outcome: whether these two people who had just lost their fighting ability could be of any use now, as their lives were at stake.
"Ha, anyway, everything's fine," Zanoba said irresponsibly. "Those two guys really gave us a lot of trouble."
Chapter 62 The Ending of "Yin Yang"
Shortly after Zanoba took the brother and sister away, he coldly tossed them off his shoulder and looked at them with icy eyes.
The Yin-Yang duo are clearly no longer suited for combat. Their performance has been poor recently, and they haven't achieved any significant results. Not only that, but they've also caused so much trouble for others. Zanaba began to consider whether to propose eliminating the two of them.
Zanoba snorted and turned around to prepare to return to support the battle.
"Za, Zanoba! Where are you going!?" Chaoyang called out to Zanoba in alarm.
"Go back," Zanoba said coldly. "Go back to Hevia and the others to help them."
"Are you kidding me?! That kind of thing...!!" Chaoyang seemed to be venting his anger on something. "Please don't go!"
"Why?" Zanaba countered, then pointed out the crux of the matter, "You're afraid of dying, aren't you?"
Chaoyang seemed to have been hit where it hurt and wanted to refute, but he didn't dare to do so.
Zanoba scratched his head in exasperation. These kids...
Zanoba didn't know what had happened between the two men and the two girls, but judging from their current appearance, they were undoubtedly afraid—afraid of the murderous girl who had suddenly appeared on the ship.
Thinking back to what happened before, those two girls were probably the ones who fought against 'Yin Yang' back then. It's said that the girl just now suddenly unleashed her power, which led to the defeat.
Unwilling to accept defeat, Yin Yang harbored hatred and sought revenge, and that's how things unfolded afterward.
Perhaps during the battle with those two girls, he was attacked by that black-haired girl? No, wait, it seems to be blue-haired? Anyway, he probably suffered some kind of severe psychological trauma, which is why he broke down.
He lost his fighting ability just from facing that girl; such a "Punisher" is unnecessary for the kingdom. And that girl seemed to have her eye on those two. What happened? Is it related to the girl who was captured?
After piecing together this series of intelligence reports, Zanoba was able to basically deduce the whole picture. Damn it, they actually did something so outrageous. If only handing them over to be dealt with would appease their anger, but things probably wouldn't end so easily.
Because the girl's current demeanor is like that of a man standing up for a woman who's been bullied. She appears calm on the surface, but inside she's probably seething with rage. That kind of man is the most terrifying... By the way, she should be a girl, right?!
The two people in front of me now, one has completely lost the will to fight, and the other is childishly putting on a brave face. As expected of "Ghost", they really have all kinds of talents.
The reason Chaoyang stopped Zanaba was probably out of fear of death. They had lost their will to fight and would likely be killed without even a chance to fight back against that girl. They understood this, so they didn't intend to let Zanaba go back.
That's why people say kids are such a hassle; they're probably afraid of being killed if they don't have anyone reliable around them. But sorry, Zanoba has no intention of staying with them; he's not someone else's babysitter.
After a brief moment of thought, Zanoba ignored the two and simply walked away. This brother and sister, especially the brother, had an insatiable sense of pride and always acted superior, making it impossible for them to speak frankly.
Zanobá was a straight-up shooter; he hated those who beat around the bush, especially these greenhorns. But after he'd walked a short distance, the two men caught up with him. Zanobá merely glanced at them and said nothing.
Chaoyang was furious, but he had to follow Zanaba to save his life. His sister, who shared his sentiments, thought the same way and followed after calming herself down.
If things continue like this, no matter where the brother and sister go, they will be relentlessly hunted down by that crazy woman; her murderous intent is clearly directed at them.
That kind of murderous intent is one that won't rest until the other person is killed, somewhat similar to the previous Chaoyang, but the other person's emotions are much deeper and more intense.
They were definitely going to be killed. That was the intuition that told the brother and sister.
If that's the case, it would be much safer to team up with the other girls and fight than to keep running away before the girl catches up. They're scared too, but they have to go back into battle to survive.
Driven by a strong will to survive, they returned to the battle. Chaoyang was still the one at the forefront of defense, while Chaoyin was responsible for seizing the openings to attack. Their cooperation was no longer as smooth due to the change in their mindset.
“Don’t help them.” Zanoba blocked Hevia’s view. “Just leave them be. They’re already dead.”
Hevia remained silent for a moment, then silently sheathed her musket and watched the battle from above. She wholeheartedly agreed with Zanoba's actions. Peter Pan, understanding the situation, also refrained from taking any action, and the three of them simply stood there watching.
They have decided to discard those two as expendable pawns and seek an opportunity to win.
After the three of them were out of the fighting range, Ning's killing intent was more clearly directed at the brother and sister. The intense malice transformed into a pair of wings that unfolded behind her. The two pairs of wings propelled Ning's body directly close to the two of them, and then, like blades, they flashed and slashed at Chaoyang's shield around her.
Each strike was so heavy that Chaoyang's foot sank into the floor, and each strike also contained magic and an indescribable force that struck the shield before exploding with a bang.
He dared not move an inch, trembling as he hid completely behind the black shield, terrified that any exposed part of him would be torn to pieces on the spot. His sister, Chaoyin, was in the same boat; the relentless attacks made her too afraid to venture out from under the shield's protection to join the fray.
"Zanaba—! Zanaba—! Come help me—!"
Chaoyang kept shouting, pleading for help in a commanding tone. But no one answered him. He kept shouting, calling out other people's names, but even that didn't get a response.
That arrogant demeanor had vanished without a trace, and a sob gradually crept into her voice; Chao Yin was now wailing loudly.
Damn it! Why did this have to happen to me?!
The arm supporting the shield gradually weakened, and Ning's attacks became increasingly varied and powerful with each repetition. Chaoyang gradually felt he couldn't hold on any longer, and the light of the black shield gradually dimmed. In the end, he gave up everything, gave up on survival.
"Ghosts, sing and lament to your heart's content."
A burst of purplish-black magical light erupted in the sky, dyeing the night sky of this twin-moon world a deep purple. Dark clouds gradually gathered above the three of them, and the void in the middle revealed the gate to the underworld.
The gates opened, pulling everything around them into the space between this shore and the other. The dead offered themselves up at this moment, their wailing like a grand chorus almost tearing the eardrums of the rising sun and the setting sun. The dead fell from the open gates of the underworld, and the kingdom's soldiers who had been caught up in the battle and died in the chaos also emerged from all directions, surrounding the brother and sister.
At this moment, Chaoyang and Chaoyin were no longer responding. The dead, craving their living souls, pounced on them frantically. Headless skeletons ripped off their heads and scrambled to put them on their own heads. Ghouls tore their bodies apart and ate their flesh. Demons grabbed their souls and tore them to shreds, laughing as they shared these living souls with the other demons.
This is the fate of the "ghosts"—nothing will be left; they will be torn apart and devoured by the monsters of the underworld, unable even to reach the other side.
Zanob and the others watched this scene indifferently. It didn't matter what happened between the brother and sister; as long as the Holy Sword of Yin and Yang was retrieved, there would be another pair.
Remaining content for "The Punisher":
Nine people.
Chapter 63: Gradually Turning Evil
Even after the offerings were sacrificed on the spot, the spirits of the dead still seemed unsatisfied. They wandered around searching for the next living being, hoping to drag it to the other side or tear it to shreds.
Ning remained unchanged. Although she had not taken any action for the time being, her intense malice had not diminished in the slightest.
"This is giving me a headache..." Zanaba wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. "Even handing the culprit over to her won't dispel her malice?"
There are two reasons why they didn't go to save "Yin Yang".
Firstly, it was considered that if Ning could personally deal with those two people, it would be best to reduce the other side's malice. Secondly, it would buy them time to find the other side's weaknesses.
So, the result is quite obvious. The former was entirely their fantasy, while the latter was completely flawless.
The girl was just standing there, yet she exuded considerable pressure, and no matter what one looked at, there was no way to find any flaw in her.
Suddenly, Ning underwent another change.
A pair of new black wings sprouted from her back, and boundless malice materialized and wrapped around her body, then transformed into a divine garment with black and purple tones that enveloped her.
A purplish-black halo shone above her head, releasing immense magical power. Starting with the appearance of the halo, Ning's temperament underwent a dramatic change.
Her face grew even colder, a purple light flashed in her eyes, filled with disdain for all things, exuding majesty, elegance, and poise.
As if ruling the world, she made almost all living and inanimate objects that watched her kneel down in worship.
The magic emanating from her black wings gradually outlined a magical circle resembling a crest, which clung tightly to her back, as if proclaiming her immense power.
Moreover, the immense magical power emanating from her even affected the surrounding environment, turning the area into a demonic realm.
Numerous monsters began to emerge from the ground. Tree spirits, stone giants, philo birds, chimeras, and a whole host of other monsters appeared on the earth, bathed in such dense magic. Among these monsters, there were even many variants and elites. All the monsters were baring their fangs and claws.
Even ordinary flowers, grasses, and trees began to grow rapidly. Some trees even grew to the height of the kingdom's fleet. Monsters kept emerging from the dense foliage, and chaos ensued.
"What kind of international joke is this... What kind of monster is this...?" Peter Pan was almost paralyzed with fear.
"I don't know about the others... but be on alert."
Like Hevia, Zanoba was fully prepared for battle. This girl wouldn't reason with them now; her immense magical power could even cause drastic changes in the world. Oh my god, who would believe that such a girl could cause such a drastic change in the world?
During this time, other divine punishers also arrived one after another. The ones who arrived at this time were 'Tune' Sariel and 'Time Realm' Lorna. Both of them were startled by the scene in front of them.
"Kid, explain this situation to me in one sentence or two," Sariye demanded of Zanoba a brief explanation.
"Simply put, those two brats made someone's boyfriend angry."
Zanobá also succinctly explained the whole story to the two newcomers in one sentence. Normally, he would have already started arguing with Sariye, but he didn't have the energy for that now. The enemy in front of them was one they had to face together.
"This immense magical power... it's terrifying." Even Lorna couldn't help but frown.
You should know that this area is now filled with the enormous magical power released by Ning. The dense magical power in the air is a deadly poison to ordinary people. If you continue to inhale it, you will turn into a living monster in less than a minute.
They are able to stand here safely now only because of the protection of the Holy Sword, but the intense magic still makes people's scalps tingle.
The towering trees and flying monsters showed no intention of approaching this place, as if deliberately avoiding something terrifying or unapproachable. If Zanoba were to put it another way, it would probably be the very center of this demonic realm—that girl.
After remaining in a daze for a long time, Ning's consciousness seemed to finally return to her body. She gradually began to move, and then looked towards the Punisher of Gods, as if looking at something in the way, and stretched out her hand.
Endless malice swept over, and Zanoba felt intense fear. Then, he suddenly swept his flag spear, causing its light to spread out and grant the other divine punishers the "Blessing of the Overlord".
"Scatter!"
Zanobah dispelled the fear in the others with a loud shout and commanded them to leave. After they left, dark magic appeared there, like a black hole, constantly devouring anything that approached it. It not only did not disappear, but even showed signs of expanding.
Hevia, who landed first, immediately channeled magic into the "Magic Coffin" and fired the newly refined magic-breaking silver bullet at the black hole. The silver bullet was swallowed by the black hole in the blink of an eye, but it successfully destroyed the spell in the black hole, causing it to dissipate, leaving nothing behind.
"Be careful! Don't get caught in it! You'll die!" Zanoba shouted a warning to everyone.
Peter Pan, riding the Star Sword and wielding the Star Spear and Star Bow, manipulated the other four stars to counterattack Ning, but these weapons seemed to be blocked by an invisible barrier and could not get close to Ning at all.