Volume 6: Fighting for the World Chapter 45: The defeated general surrenders (2)
I nodded honestly. I guess Qingwu Feiyang entered the "Hell Volcano" after reaching the sixth level, and it has been such a long time since she was promoted to the seventh level. It seems incredible to me that she has only subdued some fifth-level volcano spirits. Could it be that she subdued them just to gather intelligence or find some "Millennium Fire Lotus" and had no intention of strengthening her power in the "Hell Volcano" and trying to occupy a place?
"It seems that you have been the 'No. 1 Wizard in the World' for too long and have forgotten the hardships of struggling when you had nothing. I don't have a fire-attributed undead pet, so I have to start from scratch. How can I compare with you? I am alone and don't have the strength to subdue those higher-level volcano undead from the beginning. I can only rely on my own strength to subdue the weakest ones first. Only when I accumulate enough numbers can I have the ability to challenge higher levels. Taking the old path of exchanging quantity for quality, the development is naturally much slower. And later I realized that your power in the 'Hell Volcano' has actually infiltrated the 'higher level', and you have several powerful subordinates, far surpassing me. Most of the benefits in the future will definitely be taken by you, and I am afraid that there will not be much left for us. Therefore, I have no intention of developing here, and I have not continued to expand my power here for some time."
Qingwu Feiyang's explanation seemed to be teasing, but I didn't dare to say anything more. The tone of the initial question was indeed a bit "excessive". If I put myself in her shoes, if I didn't have Taotao's help and wanted to develop in the "Hell Volcano", I'm afraid the situation would be similar to hers, and I would have to start from the "grassroots" to conquer. The main reason is that my vision is higher now. I don't care about the undead with ordinary strength below level 7. They are almost out of their league in "group fights". When signing "soul contracts", I have always pursued higher levels and constantly sought ways to "sign contracts across levels". I never thought of conquering those level 5 undead when I was at level 6 or 7. I was used to being a "rich man", and I was a little "arrogant" invisibly. For a while, I couldn't return to the mentality of a "poor man".
Qingwu Feiyang was also wearing a "Phoenix Feather Cloak". Although there were not too many equipments of similar nature in the current "Tianxia", they were no longer rare. She immediately entered the "Hell Volcano" under the guidance of these low-level volcanic undead, and headed towards the possible hiding place of Dizang and Gonzalez.
With a large number and without attracting attention, they do have an advantage in reconnaissance. What Khufu and Taotao failed to do, these inconspicuous guys really did. With them leading the way, they found the whereabouts of Dizang and Gonzalez. These two guys are really cunning. They actually stayed away from the top of the mountain and hid in a remote lava cave not far from the foot of the mountain. No wonder Taotao couldn't find them. If they didn't need to come out occasionally to kill some low-level volcanic undead to replenish their own energy consumption, it would really be difficult to find them.
He sacrificed one of Qingwu Feiyang's level five subordinates as bait and confirmed that Dizang and Gonzalez did not go out. He immediately issued an order to transfer Khufu, Taotao, Qitlei and Silando over together. Those who did not surrender would be killed, and they would never be allowed to have a chance to escape.
I left Silando outside to guard, and Hufu, Taotao, and Qitlei led the charge. Qingwu Feiyang and I followed behind and rushed into the cave. She refused my suggestion to let her stay behind and insisted on coming in to see the "world". Anyway, with the "blood bat transformation", there would be no danger, so I let her go. The two-headed skeleton fire ghost king and the fire skeleton general were not the type to react quickly and act quickly. When they realized that the situation was not right and wanted to escape, their retreat was completely blocked and they became "trapped in a jar".
"The two-headed skeleton fire ghost king Dizang, the fire skeleton general Gonzalez," I stepped forward with a smile on my face, took a few steps forward alone, and pointed out their names one by one, "I believe you all know each other, so there is no need to introduce yourself. After the battle that day, you two disappeared. It's been a long time since we last saw each other. It's just that the strong men are now living in such a small and simple broken molten cave. It seems that your recent situation is not too good." Although I am now strong enough to forcibly subdue the intermediate level eight undead, Dizang and Gonzalez are both well-known guys, and it should be more difficult to subdue them. If they are willing to cooperate, it should be more certain.
"What do you want to do?" It can be seen that facing the threats from Khufu, Taotao and Qitlei, both of them were very nervous. It took a long while before Gonzalez asked this question.
I have dealt with these NPC monsters more than once, and I have accumulated a lot of experience. Unlike players, sweet talk does not work on them. Absolute strength and considerable benefits are the guarantee to persuade them to surrender. "I spared you two in the battle that day because I felt sorry for your abilities and could not bear to hurt too many alien undead spirits on the 'Hell Volcano', which indirectly fulfilled the wishes of Hades, the Nether Dragon King. Afterwards, you quietly hid here, but I don't know what your intention was?"
"We have lost the right to soak in the 'Hell Magma Pool' and can no longer live on the top of the mountain. We have to choose other places to live." It was still Gonzalez who gave the answer.
"So you are waiting for an opportunity, preparing to re-launch the immersion qualification challenge after the three-month period expires?" Without waiting for them to respond, I continued, "Of course, this is your right, and I cannot interfere. I came to you today just to make you submit to me like Pharaoh Khufu, the flaming flying snake Qitlei, the fire-bone giant lizard Silando, and the others. When the three-month period expires, I guarantee that you will successfully obtain the immersion qualification for the 'Hell Magma Pool'."
"You have already offended Lord Hades. With your current strength, you are no match for Lord Hades. If we surrender to you, we may not end up well." This time it was Dizang who spoke first.
The guys with names and surnames are indeed quite knowledgeable and have a good grasp of the situation. Unfortunately, the struggle between Hades and I is inevitable. It is either black or white. I cannot tolerate the existence of a middle force that can threaten me, which will create more variables that are beyond my control. Moreover, in such a situation, I have an absolute advantage and there is no room for them to bargain. "It seems that the two of you have not fully understood the situation. Let Pharaoh Khufu and Fire Dragon Beast Taotao go and 'explain' it to you and see if it helps you. Of course, this is a fair challenge between two and two. It definitely does not violate the rules of Lord Hades and cause his interference. You can rest assured."
I stepped back a few steps, and following my orders, Qitlei held the rear while Khufu and Taotao pressed forward. If they wouldn't listen to my nice words, I would just beat them first. Unless they were willing to die, I didn't believe that I couldn't tame them.
Khufu raised the Fire Bone Staff, and Taotao also used the "Unparalleled Flame Dragon". Since the decision was made to start a war, we must try to deal with Dizang and Gonzalez in the shortest possible time, so as to deal the greatest blow to their confidence, destroy their fighting spirit, and make it easier for me to subdue them.
Khufu was a whole level higher in strength. Dizang and Gonzalez were definitely no match for him alone, not to mention that they had Taotao, who was more than one level higher, to help them. They were in such a desperate situation, so there was no chance of luck. They retreated step by step and were soon forced into a dead end in the cave. They had no choice but to surrender or fight to the death.
"Alright, no need to fight, we agree to surrender." Seeing that Khufu was about to swing his staff to attack, Gonzalez finally put down the long sword in his hand and signaled that he had given up resistance. "Alas, we just wanted to become stronger, but we didn't expect it to be so difficult. Lord Hades has been suppressing us, but then he turned against us and made us fall to this point. Now you have found us and you must subdue us. We are not as strong as you, so what can we do? Life and death are still in your hands."
Oh, it feels so good to be a strong man. Looking back, it took me a long time to subdue a level 7 Daxiu, and I don't know how many words I had to say. Now, two level 8 lower-level strong men act so helpless in front of me, and they are willing to submit without even having to fight. Absolute strength is the best guarantee for success!
Since Dizang and Gonzalez were willing to cooperate, it was much easier to subdue them. I didn't even need to use "Blood Transformation". After a few more attempts, I successfully signed a "Soul Contract" and subdued them one by one. "Oh, Houston the Lava Blood Bat also disappeared after the challenge. Do you two know anything about it?" This is a more difficult guy. His strength is probably higher than Dizang and Gonzalez. He can transform into a blood bat, so it is difficult to trap him, but he has to be dealt with. His existence is also a big threat to Hader and Guben. I must not let him live or be "free" enough to challenge again.
However, Houston is a hidden "direct descendant" of Hades, and has only recently "revealed himself". He should not have any friendship with Dizang and Gonzalez. I just asked casually and did not expect them to know anything. Perhaps, I can only continue to ask Qingwu Feiyang to ask her men to increase the intensity of the search with Khufu and others. We must find it as soon as possible and eliminate this major "hidden danger".
"We only know that it was also reprimanded by Lord Hades and was also expelled from the mountaintop. However, since we were not familiar with it, we did not take it with us. But I once heard from a junior that it seemed to have some friendship with a little fire bat halfway up the mountain. It went to find that little fire bat twice. Maybe..."
Gonzalez was only stating his guess and was not sure, but for me, it finally gave me a general direction or possibility. Moreover, Houston has been hiding for many years and must not be familiar with the current situation of the "Hell Volcano". He may not be able to find such a hidden hiding place like Dizang and Gonzalez. It is understandable that he has no choice but to ask his descendants for help.
Gonzalez led the way, taking Khufu, Taotao and the others, as well as a group of low-level undead under Qingwu Feiyang, and headed towards the middle of the mountain. After finding the approximate area, Qingwu Feiyang's men went out to investigate the situation. After spending several hours, they finally found the underground cave where the little fire bat lived.
Facing Houston, who has the ability to fly, if it refuses to fight and intends to escape, Khufu will definitely have no way to deal with it. Fighting alone, the only ones who may entangle it are Taotao and Qitlei, but there is no absolute certainty. Even if it is really hiding in the underground molten cave, it is still unknown whether it can be subdued or even killed. It's a pity that Hades' rules restrict group fights. Otherwise, Taotao and Qitlei joined forces, plus the "mental attack" of Qingwu Feiyang and I, and Houston would never have a chance to escape.
Of course, the rules are fixed, but there are solutions. Qingwu Feiyang, Khufu, Taotao, Qitlei and I rushed into the underground cave together. If Houston was really inside and was suddenly attacked, and counterattacked arbitrarily in panic and actively "attacked" us, then our participation in the war would be out of "legitimate defense" and it would not be considered as joining forces to bully it.
I just rushed into the cave, and before I could see the surrounding situation clearly, I saw a red shadow flash, as if it had been hit by Taotao's fire dragon, and it quickly passed by me and rushed out of the cave. Looking at its figure and appearance, it was the bat transformed by Houston. Its alertness was quite high, and it reacted so quickly. Not only did it not launch a counterattack as I expected, but it immediately chose to break through and escape. It was really cunning.
