Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!

Unbeknownst to when, ”Modesty” had forgotten their true name, forgotten everything about themselves.

”Modesty” only remembered that everything they did, every task they undertook was for the purpose of fulfilling the Sect’s goals.

Whether it was combat or infiltration, as long as it was a task assigned by the Sect, they would carry it out with dedication.

To perfectly portray every character, ”Modesty” had mastered almost all the common professions.

If necessary, they would also spend time becoming familiar with rare professions.

From the descriptions of others, ”Modesty” could always find a balance for imitation and performance, seldom giving themselves away in front of others.

”Modesty” had intended to impersonate the Pingru that Yang Yu had just met, to lower his guard, quietly complete the exchange of letters, and afterward, immediately detonate the magic power in the letter, launching an attack to swiftly deal with Yang Yu.

However, to their surprise, Yang Yu was unexpectedly vigilant, causing the plan to fall through.

Was I seen through from the start?

No, my transformation was nearly ninety percent perfect. From the conversation just now, he seems to be meeting Pingru for the first time...

Was it at the moment the letter was handed over that he sensed the magic within, suspecting that the vice-captain of ”Sky-breaking Stone” intended to harm him?

Whatever the reason and whether or not I’ve been exposed, what ”Modesty” has to do will not change.

——To slay Yang Yu here and complete the Sect’s directive.

Among the skills of Pingru, there were several used for close combat; the Magic Shield was still in effect, and with Yang Yu right in front of them, ”Modesty” would not miss this opportunity.

”Magic Blade.”

Vibrant magic power burst forth from ”Modesty’s” hands, condensing at their fingertips into a long sword purely composed of magic power, slashing toward Yang Yu.

Yang Yu dodged to the right, and the sword blade grazed past his side.

”Modesty’s” other hand ignited with raging flames, casting a fireball toward Yang Yu’s face, as he rapidly backpedaled, opening up his shield, and blocked all the fireballs.

The sudden turn of events shocked both Bai Jin and Iyas, but they quickly grasped the situation, drew their respective weapons, and prepared to support Yang Yu.

But without warning, a dissonant noise emanated from the nearby forest, transforming into a gray Array.

The Array’s scope was so vast and its movement speed far beyond imagination; Lotcar couldn’t dodge in time, and the gray Array swept over Bai Jin and the others above them.

However, the Array did not cause any physical harm to anyone.

It’s just that Bai Jin, who was in the midst of conjuring magic, found it abruptly dispelled as the gray Array passed through the sky.

Bai Jin attempted to gather magic from the air again, but no magic answered her call to form a Magic Array according to her will.

Iyas encountered the same situation; the Light Arrows on her bow instantly vanished.

She tried to summon some Holy Light but found as if something was obstructing her, completely unable to draw from the source of Holy Light within her.

This was a skill exclusive to Minstrels, ”Silent Hymn.”

This skill would cause Holy Light and magic to briefly lose effect for 5 seconds, which may not seem long, but 5 seconds could determine many things.

”Strong Break Slash.”

As ”Silent Hymn” activated, the long-waiting ”Chaste Jasmine” slammed her giant sword into the ground, swinging out a blue Sword Qi like a crescent moon, skimming over the ground and tearing open a terrifying fissure.

Lotcar detected the Skill activation.

”Hold tight!”

He warned Bai Jin and Iyas before leaping with his four limbs, dodging that terrifying Sword Qi.

At this moment, Moli clad in armor burst out from the woods.

The coordination between Bai Jin and the others was also evident to Chaste Jasmine through the detection Magic left by the Praised Nix on Pingru.

Although this time the target was only Yang Yu, from the performance of Iyas and Bai Jin it was clear that as long as these two existed, they would affect the battle to some extent, which in turn would affect the overall war situation, bringing an end to this battle.

Furthermore, if they were not dealt with promptly, once they teamed up with the target for eradication, the battle would surely become a difficult fight, and there might even be casualties.

From the beginning, the disciples of the Curse Sect intended to go all out and eradicate Yang Yu and his team right there.

Iyas reached for the quiver on her back.

With Iyas’s current ability to control Holy Light, she was able to use Light Arrows instead of ordinary Bows and arrows, but Iyas still kept some arrows in her quiver, just in case.

In situations where Holy Light could not be used, these few arrows could become a lifesaver.

Iyas swiftly took out five arrows, unable to activate Skills, she could only purely shoot them out.

Chaste Jasmine launched a Rapid Charge, and even clad in Heavy Armor and wielding a giant sword, she quickly closed the distance.

Swinging her giant sword, Moli casually chopped through the arrows Iyas fired and then executed Attack Extension that could increase the Attack range.

The already huge sword, under the influence of Attack Extension, was covered in Magic, becoming even broader, and headed straight for Lotcar and his companions.

Lotcar rose halfway, feeling the surge of Magic Power in the air, his claws intersecting and delivering a Silver Light Claw Strike.

”Steel Body, Copper Wall Iron Curtain, Iron Wall.”

Moli had no intention to dodge; the five seconds passed in a flash, and it would take time for Bai Jin and Iyas to mount another Attack; they must completely crush them in this period.

Using several highly versatile defensive skills in succession, Moli’s silver-white Armor glinted with a layer of light-enhancing her Defense and instantly shattered Lotcar’s Silver Light Claw Strike.

Fierce Flame Magic swept toward Yang Yu as he dodged several Fireballs, but he did not slash at the unprotected Modesty.

Modesty’s Attacks were not all aimed at Yang Yu.

While targeting Yang Yu, Modesty was also aiming at Iyas and Bai Jin behind him.

If Yang Yu dodged every time, then the Flame Magic would spread to his companions, combining with Chaste Jasmine’s agility to dissolve his squad.

The Curse Sect’s intent was very clear; they wanted to put Yang Yu in this dilemma.

”Thorny Binding.”

Intercepting another blast of Flame Magic, Yang Yu plunged his Sword Blade into the ground, activating the Skill, and a swath of thorns grew out of the earth.

But Yang Yu didn’t use these thorns to bind Fake Porcini.

Even though he had used the Racial Essence of the Blazing Fire Clan and greatly enhanced his Flame Resistance, the Skill he used did not gain Resistance like he did.

Using Thorny Binding on a Flame Mage who specialized in Flame Magic would only result in his thorns being completely burned to cinders.

Yang Yu’s target was very clear, Moli, who had launched the Surprise Attack on Bai Jin and the others from the start.