novelraw Chapter 194: Crisis
Chapter 194: Crisis
Upon seeing the Horned Evil Ghost emerge before John Harington, many widened their eyes in shock.
Clearly, they recognized this ghost king.
Alexander turned to Peter, seeking an explanation, to which Peter hastily replied, "The Horned Ghost King hails from Raksha Street and was the chief among the four ghost kings under Feathered Void Emperor, the former landlord of Raksha Apartments.
However, five years ago, when the divine punishment descended upon Dark Hell, chaos ensued. Both the Feathered Void Emperor and his two main ghost kings, the Horned Ghost King and the Soul Suppressing Ghost King, mysteriously vanished.
Some speculate they were affected by the divine punishment, while others believe they had already been killed by the previous landlord of the Fierce Ghost Apartments, their souls used to craft ghost pills.
Nowadays, out of the various districts in Gloomy Hell, only Raksha Street is left without an emperor’s rule. It’s unexpected that the Horned Ghost King has shown up here. The question remains, is Feathered Void Emperor still alive?"
"Was the Feathered Void Emperor wealthy?" Alexander suddenly inquired.
Peter seemed taken aback by this seemingly irrelevant question but nodded and explained, "Absolutely! While Raksha Street might have the weakest forces, it was once a renowned wine-producing region.
The formula and brewing techniques for the wine were solely in the hands of the Feathered Void Emperor.There was also a massive discovery of exquisite wines at the penthouse of the Fierce Ghost Apartments.
This is why many suspect that the Feathered Void Emperor might have been killed by the former landlord of those apartments."
"No wonder," Alexander mused, realizing the significance.
The Horned Ghost King’s mental faculties had been wiped clean. Just like the ghosts in the Motorbike Dungeon, the Horned Ghost King might have been powerful, but he appeared vacant, as if being controlled.
This likely indicates Feathered Void Emperor’s fate; he was either similarly manipulated or possibly killed. Alexander was inwardly alarmed.
This ’Lord K’ is something else! An emperor vanishing without a trace is no small feat.
More daunting is that Lord K’s influence seems omnipresent, not just with the Feathered Void Emperor but also the Motorbike Dungeon. Most intriguingly, Lord K had started strategizing five years ago, and his current operations, whether in the ongoing power struggle or the Motorbike Dungeon, have become more covert.
Clearly, Lord K’s strategies are refining, hinting at an enormous plan. The power of the Endless Abyss might be terrifyingly unparalleled.
While Alexander was in awe of this mysterious Lord K, John Harington smirked and taunted, "Lost for words? Did you really think my leading the Evil Ghost Association came without certain advantages? Tony, Charles, you two are crafty!
While I may not know why Flame King aids you, I’ve learned of Charles and Sam’s ties from Happy Street. Once you two are out of the picture, no matter how furious the City Lord’s mansion gets, they’ll have to suck it up for the stability of Fierce Ghost Street!"
"John Harington, do you truly believe that with one ghost king, you can take us both down? Let’s retreat to Fierce Ghost Apartments! With the general-level motorbike there, he won’t catch up!" Tony, clearly agitated, shouted to Alexander and then ordered, "All troops, heed my command. Today, live or die, we surround and attack the Ghost King!"
"It seems we’re going all out," Edward commented, as rapid snowflakes swirled, covering him and his stylish tailcoat with a snowy armor.
"At least it’s just one; we can handle it," Sam’s face regained vigor as flames engulfed him.
Ava, on the other hand, placed her hand on the ghost cannon, absorbing the rampant ghostly energy.
"I despise direct confrontations!" Asfur’s form wavered, a shadow separating from him, making him fade from view.
Everyone was gearing up for an intense battle. The appearance of a single ghost king was immensely intimidating. This significantly boosted the morale of the already restless army of the Evil Ghost Association.
In a world of horror, besides the forbidden power, there’s no truly invincible force.
Whether it’s the Ghost King or even an emperor, neither can confront an army of millions.
However, while the Ghost King might not be able to take on a million-strong army, he can surely target the leader of such an army.
If he were to strike with all his might, taking the head of the enemy commander from among a million soldiers wouldn’t be that challenging.
Fortunately, there’s only one Ghost King, while Alexander has four ghost princes by his side. If the Horned Ghost King truly wanted to kill Alexander or Tony, even with the protection of the four princes, defending against him would be challenging.
That’s why Tony told Alexander to hurry back to the apartment. With the speed of a general-class motorcycle, they could cover tens of kilometers in a short time, making it impossible for the Horned Ghost King to catch up.
Even if the Horned Ghost King has other tricks up his sleeve, don’t forget about Tony! He’s baiting the Ghost King, risking his own life!
"Tony and Charles, both renowned for their loyalty and camaraderie! But do you really think I only have one card to play?" John Harington said, clapping his hands and smiling broadly.
This statement left both sides stunned.
In this terrifying world, no one knew why, but once someone reaches the status of a Ghost King, they seldom appear in public.
This is why when the Feathered Void Emperor and two Ghost Kings mysteriously disappeared, it wasn’t until after the upheaval in the Netherworld that people realized. A clash between two powers in one street, and two Ghost Kings were involved?
John Harington gave a slight bow, making a gesture of invitation. "Please welcome the Gay Ghost King!"
With his announcement, ripples appeared in the air, and a potent ghostly aura enveloped the entire battlefield.
A figure, dressed in a flamboyant red suit with blue patterns, slowly emerged. His long hair, trailing behind his ears, was overshadowed by his bangs. His eyes were outlined with thick eyeliner, his fair skin adorned with heavy makeup, and one ear bore an earring.
Even his nails were painted with an audaciously pink nail polish. His appearance was flamboyantly gay, making even Soren feel a bit overshadowed.
"You’ve done well! Leave them to me and focus on consolidating your gains. The street of fierce ghosts streetl be yours soon," the Gay Ghost King said, his voice surprisingly deep and magnetic.
He then commanded, "Horned Ghost King, your target is Alexander. Tony is mine! Let’s finish them together!"
"Yes," the Horned Ghost King responded emotionlessly, his gaze on Alexander revealing a fierce intent to kill.
This scene filled everyone with despair.
With the two Ghost Kings’ speed, neither Alexander nor Tony stood a chance of escaping.
While the four ghost princes might be able to handle one Ghost King, they stood no chance against both simultaneously. Moreover, this Gay Ghost King, of unknown origin, seemed much more formidable than the Horned Ghost King.
"Wait!" Alexander suddenly spoke up, "Gay Ghost King, you’ve got some nerve to interfere with my plans!"