High School of Demon Hunting-Chapter 1694 - 438: The Secondary Form of the Battle Array

"Didn’t you always hope I’d lend a hand more often?"

"Now, If foolish and Zhuge have joined forces to help you, why do you seem a bit upset?"

Mr. Wu leaned back in the recliner, gently rocking the chair, looking at the infuriated Yellow Flowered Cat on the tea table with a hint of amusement in his eyes: "They forced me to take action, isn’t that exactly what you wanted?"

"I just hate being used." Yellow Flowered Cat answered dryly.

Mr. Wu laughed, no longer teasing Flower Cat, but instead shifted his gaze to the teacup, then slowly added: "As for your earlier suspicions... I personally lean towards If foolish not knowing all this; he may think Zheng Qing is a test subject of ’related departments,’ thus wanting to connect through Zheng Qing."

"What about Zhuge?" Yellow Flowered Cat tilted its head and shook its ears.

Mr. Wu shook his head: "I don’t know, that child is very intelligent, perhaps has guessed something... Don’t worry, Zhuge’s divination talent is the highest I’ve ever seen, ’No Loose Ends’ describes him accurately; since he believes Zheng Qing can hold the city, it is likely correct."

"It’s because he’s too smart that he’s unsettling." Flower Cat muttered, nudging the teacup, licking a sip of tea, watching the reflection shatter in the tea, snorting through its nose: "If he calculated you’d take action, then he’s certainly right, but he couldn’t possibly foresee your intentions, if you suddenly act stubborn and don’t help... Overcalculating can lead to tragedy."

Mr. Wu chuckled silently:

"So, do you want me to act, or do you not want me to act?"

"I don’t know!" Flower Cat angrily glared at the teacup’s reflection that was gradually calming down, the entire cat seemed inflated with rage: "This is a paradox!"

Mr. Wu pondered for a moment, extending his slender fingers to sketch a faint golden charm in the air, flicked gently, simultaneously uttering softly:

"Chop!"

The faint golden charm transformed into a stream of light, entered the teacup, and melded silently into the tea.

Yellow Flowered Cat suddenly raised its head, eyes wide: "What did you do?"

"Gave him a little courage, a little confidence, and a bit of adaptability." Mr. Wu replied casually.

"Heh," Flower Cat sneered twice: "Why don’t you just slap those demons, wouldn’t that be easier."

Mr. Wu remained in his chair, closing his eyes again, ignoring Flower Cat’s mockery.

After a while.

Just when Flower Cat thought the bookstore owner had dozed off again.

The room echoed Mr. Wu’s dream-like response:

"Without us... Those kids will handle it well. Our presence will become chains in everyone’s heart, binding the infinite future of hope."

"Just like that prison."

"We brought shackles to that world... while that child brought a new order to the world."

...

...

Zheng Qing was unaware of the high praise he received from Mr. Wu.

Just like he didn’t know why the Great Diviner before him, with flowing robes and feathered fan, believed he could defend a wall besieged by thousands of demons.

The young cost student was still immersed in the phrase ’fight hard,’ his mind filled with scenes of himself being struck.

Thus, he naturally didn’t notice that when the huge auras of legends vanished from the fortress’s wall, the silent battlefield slowly recovered from its tremors; the clamour of survival and death once again dominated the realm.

Many malicious eyes began assessing the pair of young male and female warlocks standing on the wall.

But more greedy gazes passed over Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu, looking into the depths of the fortress, towards that ancient tree as large as the gap in the outer wall.

"The fruit... is exposed!"

A faint sigh lingered in many ears.

Behemoth.

Sujade.

Zhu Yan.

Leviathan.

Mist Captain.

Regardless of the battlefield outside the fortress or inside, or the shadow-covered sky, all Great Wizard Ranked existences at that moment turned their gaze to the Xuanhuang Ancient Tree, the direct trigger of this war, with eyes filled with fervor and longing.

Even the Mist Captain, supposedly coerced, did not expect the Xuanhuang Fruit to appear so easily in its sight; the white mist hovering in the air swelled several times, nearly engulfing the Three-headed and Eight-armed Giant Ape.

"Take your subordinates and leave, I can grant permission for you to exit the Black Prison." The central head of the Giant Ape looked at the Mist Captain: "...This is your last chance."

The giant eye in the air gurgled, turning towards the Giant Ape.

The clock hanging above the giant eye clicked, the three hands had resumed their normal motion.

White mist formed the Mist Captain’s upper body, its lower body coiled like a long snake around the giant eye and clock, it opened its arms, face emanating a distinctive reckless smile of a sailor:

"Chance? Opportunities given by others are charity... Real opportunities are seized by oneself!"

...

"That guy..."

Milton Karen from the Moon Council squinted, looking at the young warlock standing on the fortress wall, his gaze grew dim, forcibly averting his sight to the ancient tree in the depths of the fortress: "Is that the Xuanhuang Wood? The legendary entity aiding demons in bloodline refinement and assisting wizards in overcoming barriers?"

"Yes," Silent Souls stared at Zheng Qing softly muttering, his gaze akin to the vampire gentleman’s, also somewhat deep: "...such an enchanting fruit."

Su Shi Jun looked at the two cautiously. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Mind your position." She warned, her tone carrying a bit of admonition: "The rear matters are for those behind to handle, we just need to deal with these guys outside."

...

"If I’m not mistaken, that little fellow’s robe is a school first-year’s?"

"Yes, the robe isn’t hemmed yet, definitely a first-year kid from Jiuyou Academy."

"So are we so degraded as to need help from those fresh-in-school kids?"

"Simply a disgrace to all Great Wizards!"

Dozens of strong divine thoughts hovered over the battlefield, the Great Wizards defending the Black Prison Castle soon noted the changes on the fortress’s wall after removing the legendary suppression.

Similar to the demons, stimulated by the Xuanhuang Fruit into a frenzy.

The wizards defending the castle, their will to battle grew increasingly fervent, at the opportune moment, hundreds of green flames erupted at corners of the battlefield, with Green Birds flying out from the fireballs, delivering orders from the Divination Group, contrasting to the usual, appearing direct and brusque:

"All hunting teams heed the command!"

"Activate secondary battle formation, keep the Tide of Demons outside the castle! Don’t fear wasting magic power... if you don’t want your descendants to look down on you, show them the demeanor of seniors!"