Heroes' Prison

Chapter 889 - 841: Net of Peace, All Ensnared (3rd Update)

At this moment, time seemed to freeze, crystallizing into a still frame!

Eight super-first masters had pushed Dao Feng to the brink of death while claiming two Demon Cores.

From this instant in time, it appeared to be a resounding victory for them.

However, no one noticed that Huang Yi’s expression remained utterly calm from beginning to end.

Even at this very moment, there wasn’t the slightest trace of panic on his face.

"Swoosh!" Suddenly, a gust of wind swept through the forest!

The Heavenly Dao, who had just unearthed the two Demon Cores and hadn’t had time to store them in a storage ring, felt a blur in his vision, the stir of his hair, and then a force striking his hand.

Instinctively glancing down, he saw only his empty palm, still stained with traces of the Demon Clan’s blood.

The two Demon Cores were gone.

"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft! Pfft! Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"

Almost simultaneously, the Pope and the seven other super-first masters felt their vision blur, as if a gust of wind had brushed by. An icy, biting sensation suddenly struck their necks, resembling a bug bite, drawing blood.

Seven streams of crimson blood arced vividly into the sky, interweaving faintly into a net of blood that appeared to envelop them all.

In the next moment, the wind ceased.

A vast and boundless voice echoed across the heavens and earth—

"[Continental Announcement]: [Dragon Emperor] has joined [God of Slaughter]’s [Hero Legion]."

In that instant, everyone froze where they stood.

Across Hero’s Continent, countless players, wherever they were, paused in their tracks.

They had heard the name of a hero!

Dragon Spike had arrived!

Since the Hero Legion was founded, it finally welcomed a true hero!

The billions of players on Hero’s Continent also finally welcomed a true hero!

This was an individual who had gained a Heroic Aura.

Heroes were beings far beyond those of the same level. Dao Feng was currently unrivaled, arguably the number one below the Heavenly Realm, even surpassing the Pope. Yet against Dragon Spike, a true hero, the outcome was uncertain.

As a hero, Dragon Spike’s attributes had already skyrocketed by a significant margin. In addition, he had learned powerful Hero Skills. In the same top-level Holy Domain, such an advantage was overwhelming.

"God of Slaughter, Demon Cores." Dragon Spike greeted Huang Yi simply, before tossing the two Demon Cores toward him.

Seeing this, everyone present was momentarily stunned before collectively turning their gaze toward Heavenly Dao not far away.

Indeed, at this moment, his hand was empty. The two Demon Cores he had claimed were nowhere to be found, seemingly stolen.

Connecting this with Dragon Spike tossing the two Demon Cores to Huang Yi, it wasn’t hard to deduce that, in that split second, Dragon Spike had snatched the two Demon Cores directly from Heavenly Dao’s hand.

Even more astonishing, in that same instant, he had simultaneously attacked the Pope and the seven other super-first masters, inflicting notable damage on each of them.

Within an almost negligible span of time, Dragon Spike had performed such a series of actions!

His strength had reached a terrifying, almost incomprehensible level!

Previously, when Dao Feng joined the Hero Legion, it had been a grand spectacle, broadcast in real time by countless reporters, with unmatched fanfare. His immense power was palpable and undeniable, visually evident—the immense Sword Qi, the dazzling skill effects, everything exuded an earth-shattering force that awed anyone who saw it.

This time, however, Dragon Spike joined the Hero Legion in an exceptionally low-profile manner. There were no reporters present, and only a sparse number of players were even on the scene. Like his class, he lingered in the shadows, suddenly striking out when least expected.

Yet this subdued approach still left everyone awestruck at his might—a deep, unfathomable strength. With just a single demonstration, he had sent shivers through everyone’s hearts.

"Swoosh!" At this moment, Yang Yuheng also made his move. The Crown of Draenei on his head suddenly emitted a golden Holy Light, shining upon Dao Feng.

In the next moment, Dao Feng’s health points were miraculously restored to full, and all his negative statuses were dispelled.

While the other priests couldn’t save Dao Feng, Yang Yuheng could.

He was the world’s top Redemption Priest, and the crown on his head was the ultimate treasure of the Draenei Race, its abilities beyond ordinary comprehension.

In an instant, Dao Feng was back to full strength. He turned and glanced at Dragon Spike, smiling faintly and nodding.

The two of them, Dao Feng and Dragon Spike, had long been depicted by the media and players as mortal enemies, fueling endless gossip and disputes. But in truth, they had only ever competed once as novices and bore no deep resentment toward each other.

Seeing this, the eight super-first masters present exchanged glances, their eyes dimming with dismay.

Mere moments ago, they had secured a perfect victory. They were poised to kill Dao Feng and had even obtained two Demon Cores.

But now, they had suffered a devastating defeat—Dao Feng had been rescued, the Demon Cores reclaimed, and they found themselves in peril!

"Legion Teleport!" At this moment, the Pope decisively pulled out a Legion Teleportation Scroll!

One thought occupied his mind—escape immediately. If they stayed, there was a high chance their entire force would be annihilated. Though Heavenly Dao was a top-notch Heavenly Domain Expert with unrivaled combat power, Huang Yi had a Sealing Skill that could immobilize him. At that point, the seven of them would stand no chance against Huang Yi’s side. Just Yang Yuheng, Jian Feng Kuai, and Dao Feng, these Heavenly Domain experts alone, could finish them off.

"Huh?" But the Pope quickly realized that the Legion Teleportation Scroll wouldn’t activate! They couldn’t teleport away!

And the Hero Legion hadn’t used an Anti-Teleportation Scroll or activated an Anti-Teleportation Array!

Huang Yi turned to glance at Dragon Spike, a slight smile on his face.

He understood that this was likely Dragon Spike’s doing. As the first-ever player to graduate from Oskan Royal Academy with a formation specialization, Dragon Spike must have set up an array with anti-teleportation effects at lightning speed, rendering the Pope’s scroll useless.

Now, the eight enemy super-first masters were completely trapped.

"Focus all attacks on them!" Huang Yi immediately issued the command.

"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!" Following his order, the entire Hero Legion charged at the eight super-first masters, flooding them with a torrent of light and arrows.

Among them, the attacks from experts like Yang Yuheng, Jian Feng Kuai, and Dao Feng stood out most prominently!

Meanwhile, Dragon Spike vanished once more, either entering Invisibility or moving at such speed that he became imperceptible.

"Net of Peace!" At this moment, Ronald, one of the eight invading super-first masters, suddenly raised his Knight’s Sword to the sky and made a swirling motion!

Instantly, the clouds above swirled into a massive vortex, stirring the heavens and earth. White rays of light descended rapidly, covering various parts of the forest. These rays intertwined, forming an immense, intricate net that enveloped the entire battlefield in mere moments.

The next instant, everyone in the Hero Legion was horrified to realize their attacks were entirely ineffective against the eight super-first masters! Even Yang Yuheng, Jian Feng Kuai, Dao Feng, and Dragon Spike were powerless.

"Hold your fire and wait. This is one of Ronald’s signature skills, called Net of Peace. For the next hour, everyone under the net is invulnerable to damage and forcibly placed into a peaceful state, with no way to leave," Huang Yi commanded, calming the Hero Legion.

As a super-first master, Ronald’s signature skills were naturally known to Huang Yi. The Net of Peace was one such move. Within its bounds, there was nothing to do but wait; all attacks were nullified, and escape was impossible. It was equivalent to being imprisoned in a cage of tranquility.

"Send reinforcements quickly! My Net of Peace can only hold for one hour. Our troops must arrive within this time to rescue us," Ronald urgently told the other seven super-first masters.

"Understood! We’ll send for reinforcements immediately." T.N.T, Miyamoto Musashi, and the Pope exchanged subtle glances, nodding in apparent agreement.

They then sent messages to their respective legions, instructing them to feign gathering in preparation for a rescue mission.

What they were truly waiting for, however, was the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Domain expert—the Fallen Messenger!

T.N.T had deliberately kept the Fallen Messenger in reserve to ensure victory. Only he, Miyamoto Musashi, and the Pope knew of this plan.

Once the Fallen Messenger arrived, the entire Hero Legion would be annihilated. Even Yang Yuheng, Jian Feng Kuai, and their fellow Heavenly Domain experts would be no match for the Fallen Messenger.

For now, the Hero Legion was trapped beneath the Net of Peace, unable to escape, left with nothing but dread.

Under the immense net, both sides ceased their attacks, standing in eerie silence. A bizarre sense of peace settled over the battlefield; two opposing forces that usually fought to the death now coexisted under the same sky.

Little did the Hero Legion know, a terrifying foe was about to descend upon them!

...

Meanwhile, far to the east, the skies were bright and clear, free of any clouds.

Suddenly, a black meteor streaked across the sky, hurtling toward the East Mountain Forest, leaving a long trail in its wake.

This black meteor was a dark figure exuding an awe-inspiring aura that radiated outward in waves.

Every creature in his path froze in terror; even earthworms underground dared not move, fearing to draw his attention.

Finally, the figure arrived above the East Mountain Forest. From his vantage point, he easily spotted the enormous white net covering a section of the area.

His body flickered and hovered in the air above the battlefield, gazing down at the scene below.

An overwhelming Heavenly Realm aura poured from him, enveloping the entirety of the East Mountain Forest, causing the earth to quake!

He was the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Domain expert—the Fallen Messenger!

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Dragon Spike’s debut scene is finally complete. It’s late now, heading to bed. Goodnight, everyone.

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