Chapter 519

Li Ru and Mei Niang stared at each other in surprise, only to realize Sun Shangxiang had unexpectedly joined their channel. Other security team members also looked around, baffled.

"Liu Bei, respond. If you hear me, answer." Lin Yu nodded slightly; Mei Niang moved to intervene but Li Ru stopped her.

"Sun Shangxiang and the others accidentally entered our channel. Let's watch and see what they intend to do."

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Mei Niang nodded silently and listened closely.

"Liu Bei, follow the plan. No matter which slip you draw, immediately blur the characters with the ink-erasing powder I gave you. That way, we can accuse them of illegible handwriting and demand a redraw. Understood?" Lin Yu confirmed again.

Mei Niang was frantic: "Damn it, this is just like last time with Cao Cao. Why not just search Lin Yu's person and find the ink-erasing powder?"

Li Ru merely smiled calmly: "It's not that easy."

After some thought, he devised a plan: "Let's use their own method against them—I'll swap both slips for the death slip."

Li Ru swiftly exchanged the cards, triumphant.

Dong Zhuo rose, roaring with the power of a lion's roar, silencing the commotion; the Five Tiger Generals were stunned by Dong Zhuo's strength.

"Students, observe order. The Self-Governance Law clearly mandates respect and trust toward teachers—no insubordination, or punishment will be severe. The Mandate Clause was established precisely to prevent abuse of human punishment."

"Enough of this—I won't accept it..." Zhang Fei responded first.

"Won't accept it..." The students echoed in unison.

Dong Zhuo roared, raising his spear as a warning; the students fell silent, shrinking back in fear.

"Students, if you obey discipline, I will not resort to force."

The spear was withdrawn; the scene returned to calm.

"The Mandate Clause is a law unanimously passed by the Alliance Central Standing Committee, letting Heaven decide whether punishment is warranted—this is both mercy and fairness."

"Now, please remain calm. Let Heaven determine Lin Yu's fate, agreed?"

"Agreed!" Li Ru and Mei Niang replied; the crowd below fell silent.

"Stop dawdling. Draw quickly," Li Ru urged Lin Yu.

Lin Yu's gaze was icy; Li Ru scrambled behind Mei Niang. Lin Yu shook his head slightly: "I've always had good luck."

【345】 Dong Zhuo unleashed the Silver Time-Space Forbidden Art: The Dark Scripture!

He casually drew one slip and held it high: "It's the life slip! Perfect—Big Brother is safe."

The crowd erupted in cheers; Dong Zhuo glared at Li Ru, who trembled and stepped forward: "Father-in-law... Headmaster, I'll fix this immediately."

"To ensure fairness, let's see the other one," Li Ru declared confidently, displaying it; the crowd held its breath—only to see Li Ru's eyes widen in shock.

"How could it be death?!" Mei Niang exclaimed.

Lin Yu smiled back: "I already said—I have excellent luck."

Sun Shangxiang below was equally puzzled, while Dong Zhuo's face twisted with malice.

Dong Zhuo's gaze shifted to Guan Yu; the cheers from the Eastern Han students of "723" seemed to foretell something—Li Ru and Mei Niang retreated in gloom.

"Life slip—innocent, release."

Seeing Dong Zhuo hesitate, the crowd urged him on; Dong Zhuo's lips parted slightly—when Guan Yu suddenly clutched his head in agony, his eyes glowing violet, charging onto the stage with ferocious intent.

Dong Zhuo sneered: "Someone disrupted the ritual. Security team—execute on the spot!"

"Yes!"

The security team aimed at Lin Yu and Guan Yu; everyone was caught off guard. The Five Tiger Generals, Cao Cao, and others rushed forward—Dong Zhuo's smile widened.

The trigger was pulled; golden light flashed, striking the crowd. Cao Cao hastily raised a shield, shielding his companions; Sun Shangxiang below watched in dread—the situation was critical!

The shield weakened under repeated beams; Cao Cao's face grew paler, his energy draining rapidly.

"Everyone be careful—I can't hold this much longer!"

Before he finished speaking, Cao Cao spat blood—the shield shattered. Sun Shangxiang rushed forward without hesitation; Dong Zhuo rose triumphantly and spoke.

"Stop. Surround them completely."

Dong Zhuo stepped slowly into view, clearly pleased with the current situation.

Fortunately, he had planned ahead—he had secretly implanted Demonic cultivation into Guan Yu when he knocked him out; just a light touch triggered the demonic energy, shattering the stalemate and exposing all those with ill intent.

"The Five Tiger Generals dared rebel and disrupt the Heaven-Worship Ceremony—evidence is clear. Today, none of you will leave alive. As for Young Lady Sun Shangxiang, out of respect for your father, I'll spare your life—go home."

"Young Lady Sun, thank you for your help today. This matter has nothing to do with you—leave quickly," Zhao Yun urged.

"Yes, Young Lady Sun, thank you so much today—this has spiraled out of control. Go now," Cao Cao added.

Sun Shangxiang stood silent, rapidly calculating options. Guan Yunchang was first in line—his old wounds unhealed, now ravaged by demonic energy, he lay unconscious. Others wanted to ask what happened, but could not get any answer.

Lin Yu had seen Guan Yunchang's eyes turn violet—he clearly had been influenced by Dong Zhuo. He had concealed it before, but now delivered the fatal blow.

Applause broke out. Lin Yu said: "Dong Zhuo, your tactics are brilliant. You imprisoned Guan Yunchang, injured him, infused him with Demonic cultivation, and used him to force us into a desperate situation—your planning is deep indeed!"

The Five Tiger Generals and Cao Cao all panicked upon hearing "Demonic cultivation." Though they didn't know what it was, they knew it was no good.

Sun Shangxiang remained deep in thought; Cao Cao's face turned pale. Dong Zhuo frowned, puzzled how Lin Yu had discovered the Demonic cultivation.

The Wu Gong he practiced was the Silver Time-Space Forbidden Art: The Dark Scripture—practitioners were shunned by all. The Dark Scripture had been preserved for generations by the Pang family; only the elderly knew of it, and no young person had ever heard of it.

Dong Zhuo's murderous intent toward Lin Yu intensified—if this leaked, the consequences would be catastrophic. He resolved to eliminate every witness present and ordered the guard team.

"Guard team, secure the scene—not a single soul escapes!"

"Yes!" The guard team obeyed, spreading out to surround everyone, their fluctuation rifles aimed at non-Hedong Academy personnel.

Seeing this, the students below panicked and clustered together. Cao Cao shouted: "Protect the academy members!"

"Yes!" Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, and Huang Zhong raised weapons and stood before the students; the unconscious Guan Yu was supported by Diao Chan and Xiao Qiao.

"Jinxiang Team, protect the Eastern Han Academy members!" Sun Shangxiang ordered.

"Yes!" Several women drew feathered arrows and joined Zhang Fei and the others in guarding the Eastern Han Academy.

"The Dark Scripture: Five Ghosts Transporting Technique—Seize!" Dong Zhuo chanted; space rippled, a black hole appeared, and five ghouls shot toward Lin Yu.

Simultaneously, the guard team opened fire on the Five Tiger Generals and Jinxiang Team. The Five Tiger Generals raised shields to defend; the Jinxiang Team returned fire with arrows like rain.

Lin Yu, facing the charging chimei, sighed helplessly, flicked his fingers, and his aura surged; the chimei dissolved into demonic qi and vanished into the black hole.

Seeing the five ghosts easily dispelled, Dong Zhuo activated the Dark True Scripture once more.

"Dark True Scripture: Demons Dance in Chaos!"

In a swift whoosh, Lu Bu leapt from the black hole, his body wreathed in black qi, and said to Lin Yu: "Hmph. We meet again."

Sensing pure demonic qi, Lin Yu frowned: "Diabolo, the Demon Sovereign?"

The possessed Lu Bu sneered, swinging his Heaven-Subduing Halberd straight at Lin Yu. Lin Yu summoned his longsword to meet it, but was blasted backward several steps by the immense force.

"Ha!" Diabolo, controlling Lu Bu, swung the Heaven-Subduing Halberd wildly, relentlessly hammering at Lin Yu.

【346】 Diabolo, the Demon Sovereign, has arrived

Dong Zhuo was astonished by Lin Yu's strength—he could stand against the Demon Sovereign. Fortunately, he had forged a pact with the Demon Sovereign, using his adopted son Lu Bu as a vessel to aid the latter in fully mastering the Silver Dimension.

Otherwise, he would be no match for Lin Yu. Dong Zhuo shifted his target to Cao Cao and the others, preparing to eliminate them first.

"Ha!" Dong Zhuo extended both hands, and powerful demonic qi surged toward Cao Cao and the others. Cao Cao and Sun Shangxiang joined forces to resist, but were instantly blasted apart in a thunderous crash, staring in shock at Dong Zhuo, whose combat power reached fifty thousand.

"Chief, what do we do now?" Zhang Fei and the others shouted, desperately holding back the Wave Gun's assault.

With the situation dire, Cao Cao no longer held back. Seeing Lin Yu blocked by the Demon Sovereign and unable to come to their aid, he decided to unleash his ultimate technique.

"Soul-seizing technique: Freeze!" Cao Cao cast the Soul-seizing technique on his guard unit; the guards froze in place, then were swiftly subdued by the Jingxiang Squad.

Zhang Fei and the others exclaimed: "Cao Cao, you've been hiding your strength too! I saw my brother use this just a few days ago—so cool!"

"Zhang Fei, this isn't the time for chatter—let's join forces and hold off Dong Zhuo. His power is terrifying."

Dong Zhuo stared at Cao Cao, wondering what sect's technique this could be.

The Five Tiger Generals broke free from their restraints, rushed to Cao Cao's side, and together gazed up at Dong Zhuo.

Lin Yu lured Diabolo, the Demon Sovereign, away from the battlefield to an open area. With no one around, Lin Yu held his longsword, coldly facing Diabolo, who gripped the Heaven-Subduing Halberd.

Shh! Lin Yu's form vanished, reappearing before the Demon Sovereign, his longsword gleaming with icy light as he struck downward toward the demon's neck.

Hum! The Heaven-Subduing Halberd blocked horizontally; the Demon Sovereign's fist, wreathed in demonic qi, slammed into Lin Yu's right hand.

Lin Yu, seeing this, flashed again—splitting into four afterimages, attacking the Demon Sovereign from all directions.

Whoosh! Two demonic creatures, each radiating massive demonic qi, materialized before Lin Yu, blocking the attacks. Diabolo, seeing Lin Yu distance himself, smiled confidently.

"Hah! Do you really think I'd fall for such tricks? These are warriors meticulously trained in my Demon Realm—each with a combat power of forty thousand. Didn't expect that, did you?"

"Form the array!"

The four demonic creatures took positions at the four cardinal points, surrounding Lin Yu completely; their swirling demonic qi interwove and shifted, sending a powerful surge of demonic energy roaring into the sky.

Then, a massive, horned demonic silhouette slowly took shape.