Chapter 90: Easy Target

Seta saw Zhai Guangyi seemingly communicating with someone through the Magic Mirror in his hand, and a sense of foreboding welled up inside him.

But within this banquet hall, there was a Demigod who had just arrived from the Church’s support, along with five other powerhouses who had reached Level 60. He himself had also reached Level 60.

If he could kill that Demon Human named Xiong Batian, he might even achieve a Breakthrough past Level 60 today, becoming a true Demigod and gaining a Special Skill.

To secure the Church’s assistance, he had paid a hefty price from his Family’s wealth, even handing over three years’ worth of Banwang City’s revenue to the Church. Although this move might completely enrage that Spirit King Tree, the greater the risk, the greater the reward. Once he became a Demigod, everything would be manageable.

When Zhai Guangyi and the others entered the banquet hall, Seta had already activated the City Lord’s mansion’s defensive barrier, prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving. He had also dispatched a large number of troops to patrol outside Banwang City to prevent any surprise attacks from Magical Beasts. All preparations had been thoroughly made.

The Demigod present could handle Xiong Batian. Even if that bandaged fellow was also a Demigod, they still had five Level 60 powerhouses on their side, enough to put up a fight.

After all, as the weaker species, Humans learned various techniques to challenge the strong. With a numerical advantage and proper coordination, it was possible to defeat a Demigod.

“Honored One Rui Jielude, please deal with that Demigod Demon Human.”

Before Rui Jielude could nod in agreement, a terrifying crimson sword light swept through the entire banquet hall. Many Aristocrats hadn’t even had time to react from their excited expressions.

Their heads, still wearing those excited smiles, rolled onto the ground. Rui Jielude was sent flying out of the Castle by this red light strike, and the Castle’s roof was cleanly sliced in two.

Hong Ren was quite adept at picking his opponents in a fight. Without even using Appraisal, he immediately targeted the only Human Demigod present.

He had been holding back for a long time. His previous fight with Amutate had ended before it even began, and these past few days, Xiong Batian had kept him itching for action. Now, he had finally encountered a Demigod with some skill. The two were already locked in combat outside the Castle, with continuous roars echoing from within.

“Damn it, he really is a Demigod. Let’s attack together and hold off that Xiong Batian.”

Seta admitted there was an element of gambling in his plan, but having two Demigods present was still within his anticipated range, barely acceptable. With their numerical advantage, they could wear her down to death.

Suddenly, deafening roars echoed from the sky, and a violent storm began without warning over Banwang City. The Castle’s roof had already been cleaved off by Hong Ren’s blade, and now the rain mercilessly poured into the Castle.

The Aristocrats fortunate enough not to have been struck by Hong Ren’s attack finally realized this was no spectacle for someone of their Level. Demigods were fighting right before their eyes, and this was a show where their lives were the admission ticket.

The Aristocrats cursed the damned Seta in their hearts for dragging them into this mess. They desperately fled through the gales and rain, and the entire scene quickly descended into chaos.

It was then that Seta realized the Demigod Demon Human Xiong Batian had disappeared. Moreover, this storm had arrived with eerie suddenness. He had checked the weather for today—there shouldn’t have been any rain tonight.

At that moment, he noticed Zhai Guangyi seemed to be using magic power to control the torrential rain. Could this elf actually manipulate the weather? He had received intelligence that the Spirit King Tree possessed the ability to control weather, but he never expected this elf could do it too.

Initially, seeing that he was only Level 13, he hadn’t taken him seriously at all. Who would have thought he’d be so troublesome?

“Capture that elf first, but don’t kill him.”

Seta shouted to his subordinates. The guards present were all handpicked by him, each possessing considerable strength, with levels no lower than 40. These talents were cultivated with a great deal of money.

But before he could finish speaking, he heard Xiong Da beside Zhai Guangyi suddenly raise a finger, pointing at him and saying one sentence.

“Kill him.”

Seta’s guards, who were originally about to charge at Zhai Guangyi, suddenly turned toward him. These were all personal death warriors he had spent considerable time and money cultivating, and they had been meticulously screened. How could they possibly betray him?

Moreover, looking at the guards’ eyes, they didn’t seem to be forcibly controlled—there was no sense of mental confusion. The ferocity and sharpness in their gaze suggested they could still think normally during battle.

This was truly bizarre. He was well aware of Xiong Da’s level—it couldn’t possibly have reached Demigod status. Unless he was born with a Special Skill, then everything would make sense.

Xiong Da had become so familiar with Banwang City so quickly, and everyone he interacted with showed him some leniency. He must possess an extremely terrifying Special Skill related to mental control.

Seta felt a surge of joy in his heart. He never expected to encounter such a soft target. Someone born with a Special Skill was like a walking Treasure Chest—kill him, seize the Special Skill, and advance to Demigod status. As for that missing Xiong Batian, she could be ignored for now.

Even if he could find the missing Xiong Batian, there was no way to subdue her in a short time. But Xiong Da was different.

Seta ignored the controlled death warriors. After all, there were still many Aristocrat guards around Level 50 who could help hold them off. His own Level 50 death warriors hadn’t been controlled either, so they could assist in the defense.

Seta himself charged toward the positions of Xiong Da and Zhai Guangyi. Although the banquet hall was large, for a quasi-Demigod like Seta, it was just a step away. He raised his hand and swung his sword, aiming a slash at Xiong Da.

Xiong Da had to keep his gaze fixed on the Soldiers he controlled; otherwise, the Submission effect would disappear.

Just as Zhai Guangyi activated his Spirit-Dominating Demon Body and simultaneously summoned a High-Rank Fire Spirit and a High-Rank Ice Spirit, preparing to battle Seta—

Xiong Batian appeared without warning directly above Seta. That Spiked Club, larger than Seta’s own body, was already tightly gripped in her hands. Without a hint of hesitation, she brought it down with overwhelming Aura, smashing toward Seta’s head.

Seta never expected this Demigod Demon Human to resort to ambush tactics. Ordinary Demon Humans would never engage in such despicable behavior, especially when facing an enemy weaker than themselves. Yet here she was, launching a sneak attack.

Seta inwardly cursed his misfortune. Seeing the weak Xiong Da possessing a Special Skill had made him too hasty, causing him to distance himself from the other Level 60 Human powerhouses. His current position was far from ideal.

Xiong Batian’s strike pierced through heaven and earth, and even the Spiked Club seemed to distort slightly under her immense power. The terrifying force compressed the air, producing a piercing sonic boom. Seta, who had been solely focused on swiftly finishing off Xiong Da to obtain the Magic Crystal essential for his promotion to Demigod, had no time to dodge. He could only rely on the longsword in his hand to block the blow.

The impact blasted Seta deep into the Castle, and the entire structure shook even more violently from Xiong Batian’s strike. Seta, now buried within the Castle, vanished from sight, leaving only a bottomless pit in the banquet hall.

“City Lord Honored One!”

The Human experts, who had been held back by the guards controlled by Xiong Da, witnessed the terrifying power unleashed by Xiong Batian’s strike on Seta. In their hearts, they knew that City Lord Seta was likely in grave danger.