Way of the Devil - Chapter 516

Chapter 516






"What should we do? How do we prevent ourselves from dying here?"

In a valley roughly three kilometers outside the town, a group of dispirited figures already gathered .

One of them, a bald muscular man, had his hands on his head as he spoke in a deep voice, "Those kind of monsters… can't be defeated by humans… I shouldn't have listened to you guys and come here… I might still have a chance of living if I run far away…"

Nobody responded to him .

The others were either white-haired elderly or green teenagers . There were even housewives and merchants in embroidered clothes . They were all here to face the final death scene .

Luo Di was also among them .

He looked at the people around him silently .

"Looks like I'm the one with the most experience here . " He managed a smile . "I should lead this group, at least we'll have higher chances of survival . "

In truth, everyone here understood that they were only making deathbed struggles .

Those who did not want to struggle did not even show up—they chose to wait for their deaths . Meanwhile, those who wanted to enjoy their last days chose to stay where they lived . The only ones who were actually searching for hope were those present here . They did not even amount to 20 people .

"According to the records in the texts, many have been invaded and tortured by that place . Humans have always been searching for a way to break free from it . However, up until this day, I have yet to see anyone capable of fighting it off," said a white-haired scholarly-looking old man . "The only successful case was the one who fled . So, we should be working in that direction, and not look on as General Urus and his men bombard that place . "

"You're right to say that, but it might be because they didn't have enough firepower in those days . Things are different now, the times are improving . " A blonde woman disagreed with the old man .

"I'm here because I want to see this legendary evil land from which nobody can run away with my own eyes . " The woman slapped the two short swords tied to her thighs . Her expression was fierce .

Luo Di scanned the faces in the crowd . There were people from all walks of life . However, they were all gathered here for the same reason .

"We still have one day . Maybe we can go in and take a look," he suggested . "We've been afraid of it for our whole lives, but we don't even know what we're afraid of . Doesn't anyone think that it's funny?"

The others fell silent .

Luo Di was quite a famous veteran among those who were marked . When he had no suggestions about how they should deal with the town, the others…

After a long pause, the old scholar chimed in . "Luo Di's right . Even if we're to die, we have to know the truth . "

"Those that are willing, follow me . " Luo Di exhaled . He produced a cigarette from his pocket, lit it with a match, and placed it in his mouth . He turned around and walked toward the town .


His plans could not keep up with the changes in the situation . In the end, he did not have the time to return home . Fortunately, he'd been prepared beforehand . The stock back home was only a part of his preparations—the bulk of his preparations lay elsewhere . He had brought it along with him this time .





He was not afraid of death . He was afraid of dying a meaningless death, or leaving too many regrets .

However, he was thankful that he had his good friend take care of his son Luo Sang . At the very least, he would have hope for the future .

He looked up at the gloomy skies with the cigarette in his mouth . He could not help but smile .

"Ah!"

There was a sudden wail from a faraway direction in the valley behind him .

"It's coming!"

"It's the Hunter! Are we too close?!"

"Don't panic!"

The group of people tensed up .

Some of them started to inspect their equipment . Compared to the Executioner, the Hunter was relatively easier to deal with .

Luo Di took out a short crossbow from behind him . Then, he tugged on his cloak, revealing a quiver of arrows on his back .

"Hihi…"

A sudden soft giggle drifted across the winds . There was also a sweet scent in the air .

"This is bad! It's not the Hunter alone! The Garrotter is also here!" Luo Di's expression changed . He quickly stuck his ear to the ground .

"There are two Hunters, and for the Garrotters, there's… three… no, five!"

His expression quickly paled .

Two Hunters alone would be as difficult to handle as an Executioner, let alone having five Garrotters on top of that!

"Run! Scatter!" He growled . Then, he stood up and ran away from the town .

The others started sprinting wildly like a swarm of bees .

Although they were frightened, this was not their first time experiencing such a situation . The marked people here had experience fleeing from these monsters . They had their own way of dealing with things .





Hence, although they were flustered, they were not in a mess .

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At dusk .

Lu Sheng and Solomon boarded the train, switched to a horse carriage, and then traveled a part of the road on an ox carriage . They were finally stepping on the soil on the outskirts of the town .

"We've only spent two days . Not bad . " Solomon gave a few coughs . "I can only escort you as far as this . If you continue walking for about two kilometers, you'll reach that place . I'll leave the decision up to you . "

He stood there and did not take another step .

Lu Sheng turned around and looked at him .

"Then, you can go back now . "

Solomon nodded . He turned around and walked away without showing any reluctance .

"By the way . " He suddenly stopped . "Luo Di is a member of the White Eagle . They've sent out an invitation to gather here under the White Eagle's name . I'm not sure about the exact location, but Mera and the others are here as well . You can head to the White Eagle's rendezvous point and look for Mera . Maybe she'll be able to give you some clues . She's the leader of the White Eagle . "

"Where's the White Eagle's rendezvous point?"

"In the north, beyond the town . There's the largest white oak tree at five hundred meters . "

"Understood . " Lu Sheng did not ask why this Mera would choose to come here at this point in time . Solomon had already done more than he ought to by escorting him here .

He looked at Solomon's gradually receding back . Then, he turned around and looked in the direction of the town .

In truth, he did not tell Solomon that he could locate the town based on Luo Sang's memories . The town kept appearing in his dreams all the time . It was mysterious, dark, and deathly still .

"Let's see what you are exactly…" His gaze steadied, and he strode toward the town .

. . .

Within the thousand-year-old oak tree house .

Mera crossed her arms and stared at the faraway town . She had seen Urus's flashy movement, but she did not expect much out of it . There had been others who attempted the same thing before .  

She was worried about Luo Di .

"It's Luo Di's turn… Next, it should be mine…" Mera's gaze was one of helplessness mixed with pain . After all these years, after dragging out an ignoble existence for all these years, she was not able to find any hope of fighting off that place .





"I heard that Solomon has gone to meet Luo Di's son," said an emaciated man covered in a black wind coat .

"However, Solomon has written in and said that he told Luo Di's son the truth . The son is looking for his father now . "

"I don't think that's how Luo Di arranged things to be . " Mera frowned . "So what if he found his father? It'll just be another life on the mortality list . I remember that Luo Di's son is not a complete marked person . However, if he gets too close to the town, he'll become a complete marked person as well, and end up with the same fate as us . "

"So what? A half-marked person will still be hunted . Even if he lives, without Luo Di, how long do you think he can survive?" the man retorted .

"Let him search . " Another tall woman was trimming her nails with a sickle . "I remember that kid . When I wanted to bed Luo Di, he was screaming at me . He's not cute at all . I've even bought all those candies for him . "

"Forget it . I'll take care of him when I get back," Mera said calmly . "I remember that Luo Sang's body isn't the healthiest kind . He's slightly timid as well . I'll have him marry and have children when I get back . If it's possible, I want him to give Luo Di grandchildren . Living out a peaceful existence isn't a bad thing at all . "

"You're so kind, Big Sister . " Everyone had experienced situations like this once too many . The person died, and their family members came knocking . However, what could be done in the end?

Whether it was anger or pain, they could only despair and give up fighting against that place .

"…Perhaps . " Mera smiled .

Suddenly, one of their members called out to them from outside the treehouse .

"Big Sister, a man called Luo Sang is here . Says he's here for master Luo Di!" A slightly hesitant female voice reached the room . Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click www . webnovel . com for visiting .

Mera was stunned . Then, she quickly snapped back to her senses .

"Let him in," she said calmly .

"Alright . "

"Speak of the devil . What a coincidence . " The tall woman laughed . "It's not completely dark out, it's also time for us to go back . We should bring him with us . "

She walked to the door of the treehouse and gently placed a hand on the handle .

"Between him and his father, I wonder who's more handsome . Who knows, I might be able to have a taste of the little…" The tall woman had already opened the door by this time . She looked up at the man who was so muscular that it made her hair stand on ends .

"…chick…" The woman finished her sentence .

"Excuse me, do any of you know where Luo Di is?" Lu Sheng's expression was calm . He scanned the three people in the room .

His gaze was strongly invasive . He appeared as if he was thinking of three dishes when he looked at the three of them .

Nico Fran blinked . From this man's face, she could faintly make out the remnants of the snot-nosed kid she had known all those years ago .

"You're… Luo Sang?"

She was not the only one . Inside the treehouse, Mera and another emaciated man were stunned when they saw Lu Sheng .

"Mon… monster?!" The man could hardly close his mouth . This was his first time seeing a terrifying man whose physique was comparable to those monsters .

"It's you? Fran? I'm here to bring Luo Di home," Lu Sheng said with a grin .

Nico Fran looked up at Lu Sheng's strong, big, and tall body . She could not help but blush .

"Tsk, tsk… So strong… I wonder how will you taste . "

"Alright, Sister Fran, I'll have to ask you to step aside . I'm looking for Mera . Which one of you is Mera?" Lu Sheng grabbed Fran's shoulders and placed her down to the side like a toy .

Mera snapped back to the present, and sized Lu Sheng up carefully .

Luo Sang's strength had completely exceeded her expectations . The sturdy feeling of strength and balanced, streamlined form, and the monster-like massive bulk . . .

She knew that these were not flashy muscles which were the product of fitness training . These were formidable structures that actually had strength and agility .

From the outer appearance, it seemed as if he had a higher chance of winning compared to her own strength which she gained through hard work .

"It's me . I'm Mera, the leader of the White Eagle . " She walked up to him with a straight face, and said, "If you're looking for Luo Di, he's already at the gathering point in the valley . I reckon that he's already rendezvoused with the others . "

Lu Sheng had a slight frown on his face . "Can you tell me the exact location?"

"It's useless even if you went there . " Mera shook her head . "Besides, you shouldn't have come . From the looks of your hands, I can tell that you've trained in your father's Gelailo Sword Skill, right? However, even Luo Di himself isn't confident of coming back alive . If you go there, you'll just be throwing your life away meaninglessly . "

"You just have to tell me the location . " Lu Sheng raised one finger and spelled his words out carefully .

Mera fell silent . Eventually, she told him the location . Once Lu Sheng asked for detailed directions, he turned around and left .

After he left, the treehouse seemed to remain silent for a long time .

The emaciated man could not help but emotionally muse, "So that's Luo Sang… Since when did Luo Di have a son as strong as that?" 

"Alright, it's time for us to leave . It'll be difficult to move once it's dark," said Mera softly .

Her gut told her that the arrival of this monstrous Luo Sang would perhaps bring about some unexpected change . Although she was still doubtful about Luo Di being able to survive, she was of the opinion that Luo Sang might just be able to make it .

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