The Demon's Menu-Chapter 1739: Reunion? (part 2)

Almost instantly, it appeared at 'Tiger Devourer's' feet.

After merging with 'Tiger Devourer's' shadow, a single sword split 'Tiger Devourer' in two.

Previously, it was just a shallow wound.

But after absorbing the blood and power of 'Cold Serpent', the now strengthened 'Devour' could completely ignore 'Tiger Devourer's' defenses.

The shadow carried 'Tiger Devourer's' corpse back.

'Devour' consumed again.

Compared to before, this time the absorption speed was starting to accelerate.

Almost in a breath, 'Tiger Devourer's' two severed bodies became emaciated.

Throughout the entire process, 'Zhang' witnessed it all.

He didn't want to escape.

NOR did he want to resist.

Rather, a Chain of Shadows was fastened to his shadow.

His shadow was bound.

He himself was bound.

Remaining there, he was completely unable to act.

'Zhang' tried everything to struggle, but it was all in vain.

'Devour' raised his hand and tossed 'Tiger Devourer's' corpse onto the ground, stepping towards 'Zhang'.

Step by step.

The murderous intent in his eyes grew more intense.

The aura grew colder and colder.

"Wait!"

"Do you really think you've won?"

"Don't forget there are still Councilors 'Heart', 'Armadura', 'Swift', and 'Cyan'!"

"And, we have three Speakers!"

'Zhang' shouted loudly.

He hoped to use his words to stop 'Devour' from approaching.

Then, seek a way to free himself from the bindings.

'Devour' continued walking.

As he walked, he said—

"Experienced councilors? Three Speakers?"

"Then guess why I dare to act?"

Once finished, 'Devour's' eyes showed deep sarcasm.

In an instant, 'Zhang' understood!

"You're in league with these monsters?!"

"No, wrong!"

"You're in league with 'Jing'!"

'Zhang' stared wide-eyed at the approaching 'Devour', the disbelief on his face far surpassed seeing 'Devour' easily kill a councilor of the same rank.

"Why?"

"Why are you doing this?"

'Zhang' loudly questioned.

At this moment, 'Zhang' was no longer doubting whether 'Devour's' words were true.

But rather, the more it was true.

The more he was perplexed.

Why would 'Devour' do this.

'Jing', he understood.

A guy who thought himself smart yet indeed had some luck.

This guy hated others, but hated himself more.

Precisely because of this, the chaos in 'Uptown' was caused by him.

But, that's it.

More?

'Zhang' never thought about it.

Nor had he ever thought 'Jing' could make a councilor cooperate with him.

This was illogical!

'Jing' had no chips to sway a councilor.

As a councilor, even a newly appointed one, he had already gained unimaginable resources, status, and honor—especially power, exceeding ordinary imagination.

'Jing', a lucky loser.

What could he offer?

'Zhang's' confusion made 'Devour' burst into laughter.

"Why?"

"Why?"

"Then take a look at who I am!"

'Devour', as he spoke, removed his mask.

Behind the mask was a face severely burned, along with blade cuts.

In short, unrecognizable, gruesome.

Making one have nightmares with just one glance.

However, 'Zhang' stared intently at this face, hoping to discern something from it.

Unfortunately, the face had been destroyed too thoroughly.

Completely unrecognizable.

"Can't recognize me?"

"Can't even tell my voice?"

"Fair enough."

"To truly integrate among you, I disfigured myself, swallowed charcoal."

'Devour's' voice was no longer cold, but hoarse.

He looked down at the mask in his hand, then heavily tossed it aside.

He previously needed it to conceal his face, as the first layer of cover to prevent being discovered.

Now?

No longer needed.

Bang!

The mask hit the ground, making a crisp sound, rolled twice, then stopped there.

'Devour' raised his head, moved with determination.

The Chain of Shadows began to tighten.

Simultaneously, from 'Zhang's' shadow, five blades emerged.

Sweeping past 'Zhang's' five limbs.

Splash, splash splash!

Amidst the cutting, 'Zhang's' five limbs fell to the ground.

"Ahhhhhhh!"

Unprecedented cries of pain, 'Zhang' fell to the ground, rolling endlessly.

'Devour' remained unmoved.

He merely whispered softly—

"Feel the pain!"

"Because, they felt it personally too!"

"When you chose to betray them!"

"They felt a pain ten times, a hundred times stronger than this!"

'You' spoke word by word.

'Yao's wailing came to a stop.

"They?"

The voice of 'Yao', long hoarse, asked.

"Captain, Te, El, Lin... you haven't forgotten them, have you?"

'You' lowered his head, revealing a smile.

That smile was ferocious and terrifying.

What followed was the blades of shadow piercing through 'Yao's torso and head.

Dozens of shadow blades directly plundered 'Yao's life.

In the last moments of life, 'Yao's eyes widened.

"You, you are..."

He seemed to have figured out the identity of 'You' in front of him, but ultimately collapsed powerless.

'You' had no courtesy, continuing to devour the enemy's flesh and blood.

To become stronger!

He had long gone to all lengths!

Devouring the flesh and blood of his kin?

What did that even matter?

When witnessing the death of his companions, he was already prepared to descend into the abyss.

Now, what about him?

He was no longer human.

Was, a demon.

A demon returning from hell!

Coming solely for revenge!

As 'You' grew stronger again, his body began to float slightly upwards.

Soon, he stood at a sufficiently high position.

It was the core area of Uptown.

He could clearly sense the life of Uptown's residents.

One hundred thousand people!

This was the number of residents in Uptown, neither more nor less.

If the number increased, it would disappear.

If the number decreased, it would be replenished.

Where did the disappearing ones go, only the three Speakers knew.

Where did the replenishments come from, everyone knew.

They came from the Lower City District.

After being 'carefully selected'...

Scum!

"Betrayers have no right to live—you all deserve to die!"

'You' said coldly.

With the help of the light, the insignificant shadow he cast on the ground began to inflate like a balloon, becoming the size of a soccer field in a breath, then the next moment like an artificial lake, then transforming into an ocean!

A black ocean!

An ocean that devours life!

The residents of Uptown, already below one hundred thousand, found in horror that they were withering.

With visible speed, shrinking.

Just two or three seconds later.

The residents of Uptown were wiped out.

Including...

Those weak monsters!

'You' could clearly sense that the remaining five of the ten Lords were besieging 'Xin', 'Kai', 'Ji'.

He did not pay attention to it.

Although they were also his enemies.

But compared with those three main culprits, they were nothing.

He knew, those three main culprits were about to emerge.

His time was running out.

He had to hurry.

With a thought.

The ground covered by the black ocean surged with waves.

Revealing a...

Graveyard.

'Jing' stood there trembling, as if he might fall at any moment.

Then, 'Jing' just floated up like that, directly merging into 'You's body.

Hu!

'You'... no, 'Jing' let out a long breath.

He was complete once again.

Not just with strength, but with personality, memories, everything.

Everything was united as one.

"Next..."

"Welcome 'Paradise'!"

'Jing' said, the black ocean swiftly seeped underground.

Then—

Rushed skyward!

The ocean, like a giant black dragon, crashed straight into the sky.

Boom!

In an explosion that seemed to destroy heaven and earth, the sky cracked open.

A massive rift appeared there.

Black and purple lightning constantly intertwined.

An oppressive aura like a waterfall pressed down.

The illusory image of a city far surpassing the Nightless City appeared in the center of the crack.

Then, it slowly solidified.

Watching this scene, 'Jing' smiled.

He had fulfilled his promise!

Next up was—

A reunion after a long absence!