Run!
Run fast!
Sonic pushed his speed to the maximum, tearing a path through the dense fog.
"Damn it, damn it, damn it!"
"How can people from the Northern lands be so strong! Even a monster like Shaja was dealt with!"
"I thought this would be easy... all monsters! Monsters!"
The vision of the Palm Buddha's Kingdom flashed through Sonic's mind, that terrifying scene...
It was no different from a celestial god!
In this battle, Zhang Wei's fear had deeply imprinted itself on Sonic's heart!
At this moment, Sonic no longer had confidence in his own speed, afraid of being struck by that blue lightning.
Zhan Kong Xing Hen!
That's right, that was the name!
That move was so fast, faster than his Sonic Blades, but its power was ten, twenty times greater!
"How can a cook be so strong!"
Sonic felt his hands trembling.
Just then, Sonic saw a few people in the far distance on the move. Judging by their attire and forms, they shouldn't be from the Cloud Country.
"Lost troops from the Northern lands?"
"Perfect timing!"
"With your blood..."
I shall wash away my fear!
Sonic did not voice his thoughts on fear, he would never admit to being terrified by an enemy!
But Sonic needed to kill now.
He needed to vent.
It was a group of three: a cheerful blonde man, a strange person carrying a bamboo basket, and a boy clad in knives...
The three were completely unaware of Sonic, who drew his claw blades!
Kill one first, and let the others feel fear!
He swung his blade!
Bang!
The blonde man suddenly raised his hand and grabbed Sonic by the throat.
He asked in confusion, "Huh, what is this?"
"Looks like a guard from the Cloud Country?"
"Great! I was just looking for directions! A tongue just walked up to me!"
Sonic was horrified!
What was happening!
He reacted so quickly! And he had captured me with a single move. No matter how he struggled, he couldn't break free, a terrifying sense of suffocation rose in his heart!
How can there be so many monsters in the human world!
The blonde man seemed to notice Sonic's eyes rolling back and immediately loosened his grip. "Hey, are you okay?"
"I haven't encountered combat much since leaving the Road of Hunger. My strength is a bit hard to control at times."
"But don't worry, I'll try my best not to hurt you!"
Run!
Sonic landed and, without a word, turned and fled!
A powerful suction force pulled at him!
Sonic exclaimed in terror, "Purple Gold Red Gourd?"
"No, much more terrifying than the Purple Gold Red Gourd, this suction..."
Sonic looked back.
The man carrying the bamboo basket had put it down, and the suction was coming from it.
Moreover, the man's control over the suction was terrifying. No matter how Sonic accelerated or decelerated, he remained rooted to the spot, unable to move!
All his actions had been seen through by the opponent!
He was finished.
Sonic collapsed to the ground in despair, his voice trembling, "Who exactly are you people?"
The blonde man chuckled, "Call me Tian Zui. It's been many years since I've seen someone as strangely shaped as you. You look quite peculiar."
Then Tian Zui pointed to the man behind him. "This one with all the cleavers is my partner, Chef Mr. Luo."
"And this one with the bamboo basket is my good friend Atlas, whom I met on the Road of Hunger. We've been together for many years!"
First on the Black List!
Sonic was shocked. How unlucky was he to encounter a group of passersby who turned out to be the top figures on the Black List!
Tian Zui!
Sonic said bitterly, "To actually meet the top of the Black List... Alright, alright, I surrender!"
Tian Zui scratched his head. "Actually, I haven't been on the Black List for many years. I came back this time hoping to relinquish the top spot. I think the identity of a Gourmet Hunter suits me better."
Relinquish...
Does that mean he no longer cared for the power of the Black List?
How confident must he be in his own strength!
"Then why did you come back?"
"One must see things through to the end. After all, I owe the Black List a lot. Once the matter of the Cloud Country is settled, I will be completely free. Honestly, I really dislike being called a top figure..."
Sonic couldn't understand.
Why would someone give up being the top of the Black List to become some strange Gourmet Hunter?
Isn't that a fringe profession?
Falling from the capitalist class to the working class...
He's sick!
Mr. Luo, who had been silent, stepped forward. "Hey, let's just treat it as a vacation. I've had enough of that hellhole, the Road of Hunger."
"How about this, we take a month's break and go back to the city to have some fun. I've forgotten when I last took a bath."
Atlas, carrying the bamboo basket, also said, "Agreed. I haven't seen any tender young girls for a long time. Even the pigs look pretty now."
"Then it's settled. Once we pacify the Cloud Country, we'll take a month's vacation first!"
Setting aside the pacification of the Cloud Country, the conversation among them was like eager sailors who had been thirsty for a long time, yearning to enter the city and see the world.
As the three spoke, they became a little impatient.
Tian Zui, holding Sonic, said, "I have a question for you. How can we make the Cloud Country collapse quickly? Who is your strongest person?"
"Probably our Country Lord..."
"Then that's fine. As long as we kill your Country Lord, we can go on vacation~"
Sonic: ...
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The war had reached a point where both sides had no soldiers left, which was quite a peculiar event.
In Yù City, tens of thousands of people from the Northern lands were camped.
At this time, they had recovered somewhat from the illusions of the formless, but their morale was still non-existent.
It was likely the same for the Cloud Country.
"This war should not have involved so many people. Perhaps now is the best outcome."
The Northern allied forces had achieved victory on the front lines, gaining countless spoils of war.
If they ceased fighting now, they would not be at a loss.
Entering the main tent, Zhang Wei inquired, "What is the casualty situation?"
"A total of over fifty thousand injured soldiers. As per your instructions, we have brought back the wounded from the Cloud Country as well."
"Mm, treat them as best as you can."
"The war is almost over. It would be too unfair to lose their lives at this time."
Zhang Wei continued, "What about the others?"
"The Skin Doll has a strong vitality. Although not awake, it's only a matter of time, I believe."
"Wolf Slaughter is still in a coma. Two severe injuries in a row have left him somewhat... depleted."
"Face Tiger and Tailor are in stable condition. Qing Cheng is also recovering..."
"Lord Terror Clown seems a bit strange. Our medical skills are unable to resolve his issues."
"Also..."
"Also what?" Zhang Wei asked.
"Mr. Hurricane was found dead."
Zhang Wei was startled!
"What? Hurricane is dead?"
Hurricane was arguably the Black List member Zhang Wei knew best and was on very good terms with. Moreover, it was he who taught Zhang Wei the Art of Wind Control.
Upon hearing the news of his death, Zhang Wei was somewhat disoriented.
"He was stabbed from behind and died of excessive blood loss."
"Looking at the wound... it should have been inflicted by the Cloud Country's Commander, Sonic's Sonic Blades!"
*Crack.*
Zhang Wei crushed the teacup in his hand.
Back then... I should have killed him!
In fact, before going to find Zhang Wei, Sonic had already killed Hurricane.