Great Demon King

GDK 937: Fusing with the Quintessence Shard

Following Han Shuo’s orders, the Five Elite Zombies remained steadfast in arduously sustaining the gymnasium despite the gravestone threatening to destabilize the spacetime.

Although the gravestone was pushing and cracking the roof of the gymnasium, the Five Elite Zombies did not apply any forces on the gravestone or stop it from expanding in any way for the fear that it would cause an adverse reaction on Han Hao. Han Shuo’s consciousness in the form of millions of strands, enhanced with demon general energy, continued to envelop the gymnasium and prevent the gravestone’s energy from leaking into the environment.

Both the Elite Zombies and Han Shuo were in grave danger. If the gravestone were to puncture the gymnasium roof, the energy field around the gymnasium would rapidly destabilize and the spacetime would collapse. Even though Han Shuo’s main body was not there, his consciousness would suffer serious injuries.

It could be said that Han Shuo and the Five Elite Zombies’ lives were now in Little Skeleton’s hand!

Little Skeleton, completely focused and occupied with fusing with the gravestone’s energy, however, doesn’t seem to be aware of the grave danger they were in. Currently, his soul was intertwined with the gravestone and he could not sense Han Shuo’s nervousness. His eyes, flashing with inscriptions, continued to stare fixedly at the gravestone giving off dazzling white light.

Although not a trace of energy from the environment could enter the gymnasium, the gravestone just doesn’t stop expanding. It continued to push at the gymnasium roof, threatening to destabilize the spacetime around it.

Crack… Crack…

Noises that made their hair stand on the back of their necks sounded from above their heads. Sweat poured profusely from the Elite Zombies’ foreheads as they tried not to be distracted and exerted their full strength to sustain the spacetime-field.

Han Shuo’s consciousness continued to split and recombine at the area that the gravestone was pushing. To ensure that not the slightest energy could leak from the gymnasium, Han Shuo had to fill the gaps with demon generals.

Gilbert and Sanguis hastily went to block Scarlett’s path, preventing Scarlett from doing anything reckless. Other than not hoping Scarlett will get injured, they were worried that she might destabilize the energy field around the gymnasium. Han Hao was in a critical phase now and even the slightest fluctuation could cause a cascade failure. They would not risk letting Scarlett indirectly injure those in the gymnasium.

“He… Is he…?” Scarlett pointed a trembling finger at Han Hao who was in the gymnasium, sorrow brimming from her teary eyes.

Bollands was rather astounded and puzzled. He did not expect that Scarlett would be so deeply in love with Han Hao. He thought that a lifeform as callous and emotionless as Han Hao would have no luck in getting a romantic partner.

Bollands shook his head and consoled, “He will be fine. Our senses cannot reach into the gymnasium and we have no clue if the actual situation is as we saw. Besides, with my Senior Brother around, even if something bad happens to Han Hao, his life will not be in danger. You can be sure about that.”

Bollands was not lying or boasting. He knew that Han Shuo had managed to resurrect Gilbert back then on the Profound Continent. And given that Han Shuo had now grown thousands of times stronger, it would be effortless for him to resurrect Han Hao.

“That’s right. In fact, back then on the Profound Continent, I was dead but my Master resurrected me using his power. So, you have nothing to worry about. Han Hao will definitely be just fine!” remarked Gilbert, sharing his past experience in an attempt to comfort Scarlett.

“Yes, don’t worry. I have dueled that guy and I know that his soul is stronger beyond imagination. I believe that even if his body is shattered for whatever reason, his soul would remain intact. And as long as the soul remains, my Master would have ways of resurrecting him!” added Sanguis.

After hearing Bollands, Gilbert, and Sanguis’ consoling words, although not fully convinced, Scarlett had calmed down somewhat and was no longer desperate to barge into the gymnasium.

It was at this moment that a finger of Han Hao’s made a slight movement.

Like a chain reaction, his hands, arms, neck, and body seemed to suddenly regain their energy. Han Hao abruptly rose to his feet before exercising his neck and flexing his arms with a curious look on his face…

Just as he was struggling to find more comforting words to spew at Scarlett, Gilbert caught sight of the waltzing Little Skeleton, as good as new. “Holy fuck, he’s alive!” he exclaimed.

“I knew it, there’s no way that he would die so easily,” remarked Sanguis before he muttered to himself, “It seems that the Quintessence Shard had fused with him. His strength must have grown even greater. It appears that I have much catching up to do… “

Inside the gymnasium, the Five Elite Zombies simultaneously cheered. Although they still had to remain stationary, their lips had not stopped moving.

“Elder Brother, you alright? Haha, I know you will be alright!”

“Elder Brother, you really scared us good just now. We thought that the gravestone will keep on expanding. Honestly, I was really frightened. If the gravestone’s energy suddenly got out of control, we will be so dead!”

“Haha, Elder Brother, have you got full control over that thing? Is it good to use? How awesome… ”

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While gradually withdrawing their energies from the gymnasium, the Five Elite Zombies babbled to Han Hao excitedly and cheerfully.

Han Hao could tell from the genuine smiles on their faces that they sincerely cared for him. And after hearing their words, he came to realize that they had been in grave danger and his brothers had risked their lives for him. His heart was filled with warmth. He revealed a faint smile and answered, “I’m alright. I have fully merged with the Quintessence Shard. I can now use some of its powers without alerting that guy.”

“Behold, our future Overgod of Death!” Han Shuo guffawed before continuing, “In the coming war of the Fringe, you shall end Logue for me!”

Han Hao thought in silence for a moment before putting on a faint smirk and replied, “Okay!”