124: Zombie Emperor

People strive for higher ground, water flows to lower ground.

However, at this moment, after the Zombie Guard's body was shattered, the blood left on the ground flowed in reverse, towards the Zombie Emperor on the Dragon Throne.

As if alive, it gathered from all directions, climbing the steps.

Then, all the fresh blood transformed into a Blood Dragon, opening its mouth wide.

Accompanied by a deafening Dragon's roar, it charged towards the Zombie Emperor.

The Blood Dragon drilled into his chest, and with a continuous surge of blood source power into his body, the Zombie Emperor's originally emaciated body immediately became full.

His face was no longer gaunt, but, after all, he was a zombie; even with a large supplement of blood source power, he still showed no trace of color.

His pale, withered beard and hair also turned black and lustrous at a visible speed.

After his Imperial Robe was stretched, combined with his topknot hairstyle, in the blink of an eye, he had completely changed his appearance, exuding an aura of unapproachable majesty!

The Zombie Emperor slowly opened his eyes, two streaks of red light captivating.

The invisible, intangible Imperial Might caused even Chen Ming, who was accustomed to various grand scenes, to feel an unconscious ripple in his heart.

This Zombie Emperor, even with millions or tens of millions of zombies, could not bridge the gap in strength.

Without moving, a wisp of blood energy rose behind him.

The blood energy transformed into a vivid Blood Dragon, coiling behind the Zombie Emperor.

His aura increased by a few more points.

“That’s right, this is how a Boss should look, with this kind of strength,” Chen Ming acknowledged.

Soon after, he noticed that from beneath the Zombie Emperor, wisps of blood energy continuously differentiated, spreading along the ground in all directions.

Immediately, they opened up portals similar to shadow passages, and the Blood Demon Guards, who had just been instantly killed by Chen Ming, now reappeared before him in another form, having completed their resurrection.

Not more, not less, exactly 5688 of them!

With Chen Ming’s current brain speed, he calculated it very quickly.

“Is this… a skill?” Chen Ming asked uncertainly.

If it really was a skill, then he wouldn't be troubled!

He quickly selected and opened the Steal panel.

Chen Ming had never wanted to understand something so much.

The dozens of skills possessed by the Zombie Emperor all appeared on the system panel before him.

[S-Class Skill Blood Demon Great Art: Can absorb blood source power, infinitely strengthen oneself, gain all attributes of a Blood Lord, or transform blood source power into a Blood Demon to fight for you!]

[A-grade skill Imperial Mind Control: Can forcefully conquer enemies and make them obey your commands! The weaker the mental strength when used, the higher the success rate and the longer the control time!]

[A-grade skill Eight-Armed War God: Unlocks eight arms, wielding eight divine weapons, doubling combat power!]

[A-grade skill Blood Dragon Summon: Summons a Blood Dragon that will obey your commands one hundred percent!]

[A-grade skill Blood Demon Seed: When your blood enters the target's body through a wound or the seven orifices, a Blood Demon seed can be planted in their heart. Once activated, it will instantly drain the target's heart blood, blossoming and bearing fruit. Consuming the blood fruit can comprehensively enhance your strength!]

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After reviewing them, even Chen Ming had to admit that the Zombie Emperor's skills were truly abnormal.

Especially the S-Class Skill Blood Demon Great Art, which not only allowed him to inherit all attributes after devouring the opponent's blood, but also to instantly distribute this portion of blood source power to summon a Blood Demon whose strength was undiminished.

If not for the numerical limitation, Chen Ming would definitely have suspected whether two 'SS' were missing from this rank.

Like most S-Class Skills, the Blood Demon Great Art skill can absorb and summon a maximum of ten thousand Blood Demons.

When the absorbed quantity reaches ten thousand, what should be done when encountering blood source power that one wishes to control?

It's simple: distribute and discard the weaker blood source power to free up a new slot.

Honestly, this supplementary setting seemed quite absurd to Chen Ming.

It gave him the feeling, “Does it really want to limit this skill?”

Thousands of Blood Demon Guards reassembled, raising their weapons, preparing to launch a siege on Chen Ming.

Chen Ming stopped examining the skills; only children make choices, adults must have them all!

[Stealing in progress…]

[Steal successful! Congratulations to the host for acquiring S-Class Skill Blood Demon Great Art, A-grade skill Imperial Mind Control, A-grade skill Eight-Armed War God, A-grade skill Blood Dragon Summon, A-grade skill Blood Demon Seed…]

After acquiring all the skills, the Blood Demon and Blood Dragon vanished like smoke.

As if they had never existed.

The Zombie Emperor's body, having lost its blood supply, shriveled again.

Chen Ming appeared before him in a flash.

He smiled and said, “Accept death, become mine.”

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand, his five fingers gripping the Zombie Emperor's head as if holding a ball, and with a snap, the sound of bones breaking was clear.

He swung his arm abruptly.

The entire head, along with the spinal column, was pulled out by Chen Ming from the Zombie Emperor's body, like a sword, root and all.

[Successfully killed the Zombie Emperor! Congratulations to the host for obtaining Diamond Treasure Chest +2!]

He hid the prompt panel, selected the Zombie Emperor, and initiated the summon.

Chen Ming was impatient, eager to add another fierce general to his Undead Legion!

[Extracting…]

[Extraction successful! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a new Undead Servant: Zombie Emperor!]

The moment both the treasure chest and the Undead were in hand, Chen Ming felt as if his life had been somewhat elevated.

This was a wonderful feeling that could only be understood, not expressed.

“So, I guess I’ve successfully cleared the dungeon now, right?” After this series of twists and turns, Chen Ming self-deprecatingly teased.

Rumble!

A sound of shattering.

Chen Ming turned his head to see the throne collapsing, revealing the hidden dungeon clear treasure chest.

Without hesitation, he opened it directly.

[Opening the Dungeon Clear Treasure Chest…]

[Dungeon Clear Treasure Chest opened successfully! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Emperor's Hairband, Sword of Authority, Nine Dragon Jade Seal, Dragon Emperor Robe, Resurrection Potion +1! Greater Mana Potion +10!]

Aside from a pile of high-level equipment.

Chen Ming was more interested in the Resurrection Potion.

He checked the details.

[Resurrection Potion: Upon consumption, can bring the dead back to life! When consumed in a Near Death state, it not only fully heals, but also grants an additional Nirvana Rebirth aura for 24 hours, allowing immediate resurrection upon death!]

He didn't know until he looked, and when he did, he was shocked; this Resurrection Potion was much more exaggerated than Chen Ming had imagined.

After accepting everything.

There was nothing left in this great tomb for Chen Ming to linger on, so he decided to leave.

He first recalled Bai Yuan and the Prince Zombie, which would make things more convenient.

Rumble!

Then, as expected, the great tomb began its self-destruct sequence.

Chen Ming strode into the temporary portal that had opened before him, leading to the surface.

When he emerged from the portal, the great tomb behind him did not collapse, but instead returned underground.

The extensive damage caused to the city when it first surfaced had not been restored.

Just as everything was resolved and Chen Ming was about to leave.

An aged voice came from his ear, “Are you that Nine-Star Hunter?”