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Chapter 167: The Yellow King's Herald
"what!!!"

A scream pierced the sky, and a shadow rushed over quickly in the darkness.

Hawkeye and Eric frowned, and without bothering to blame Jack for his scream that alerted the vampires, they went towards the vampires.

Hawkeye reacted quickly and swung the fire whip in his hand like a living thing, instantly wrapping around a vampire. The flame burst into dazzling light the moment it touched the skin. Along with the vampire's shrill screams, he was swallowed by the flames and turned into a wisp of black smoke that dissipated in the night sky.

Eric shuttled among the vampires like a ghost, his sharp blade drawing silver tracks in the air, and each strike was precise and deadly.

The vampires fell one after another under Eric's fierce attack, and the air was filled with the smell of blood and burning.

However, just when they thought the battle was about to end, a more powerful vampire appeared.

He was dressed in a black robe, his eyes were as deep as the abyss, and he exuded a heart-pounding evil aura.

"How dare you enter my territory and kill me"

Before the vampire could finish his words, Hawkeye grabbed him by the neck.

"Look into my eyes and accept my gaze of judgment!"

A trace of astonishment flashed across the vampire's face, and then his body turned into ashes uncontrollably.

"Where on earth did this vampire come from? How come he still has a soul?"

Even Eric, who had killed vampires for many years, still couldn't believe that something like a vampire could have a soul. It was simply ridiculous.

However, you don't need to think so much, just eliminate them.

Now we need to consider why Jack screamed.

Eric quickly glanced around, looking for Jack. In the darkness, he saw Jack curled up under a tree not far away, his face pale and his body trembling slightly, obviously frightened by the battle just now.

"Jack, are you okay?" Eric walked up quickly and asked with concern.

Jack looked up, his eyes full of fear: "Just now, someone put his hand on my shoulder. The feeling was so horrible that I can't describe it."

Eric's heart tightened when he heard this, and he immediately realized that things were far more complicated than they had imagined.

He patted Jack's back gently, trying to comfort the frightened young man: "Don't be afraid, Jack, we are safe now, but we must leave here as soon as possible and find a safer place."

Hawkeye also came over, his eyes revealing determination and vigilance: "Jack, you are in big trouble."

"So can we go home now?"

Jack looked at Hawkeye hopefully, hoping to get the answer he wanted from this skull.

"No, let's continue to kill vampires."

"what?"

Brother, I’m in this condition now, do I still need to eliminate vampires?

Jack was almost crying, and Eric next to him also looked reluctant.

But now that things have come to this, there is nothing we can do.

"Jack, listen to me. You have no other way to go. The evil god has already chosen a path for you. You can only walk along this path until darkness."

There was unquestionable determination in Eric's words.

"But, I... I'm really scared." Jack's voice was tearful and his body was shaking with fear.

Eric squatted down and looked at Jack at eye level. His eyes were less sharp than usual and more warm. "Jack, fear is human nature, but remember, courage is not the absence of fear, but facing it even if you are afraid."

Jack listened to his words, took a deep breath, as if trying to suppress the fear in his heart, then slowly stood up. Although his body was still shaking slightly, his eyes had become firm.

"Okay, I'll do my best. For you and for myself."

Things have come to this point, and this ordinary person can only do this.

The three of them reorganized their equipment and prepared to set out on their journey again.

"Jack, follow me and be careful." Eric whispered. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and he was always alert to the movements around him.

Jack nodded. Although he was still uneasy, he knew that at this moment and here, he had no way out.

"According to previous intelligence, the next vampire nest should be in this abandoned industrial area." Eric whispered, his voice was particularly clear in the silent night sky.

"Look over there." Hawkeye suddenly stopped and pointed to a dilapidated factory building not far away. The door of the factory building was half-open, and a faint red light shone from inside, as if it was some kind of ominous sign.

Eric nodded and signaled everyone to move forward carefully. They approached the factory and looked inside through the crack in the door. They saw a group of vampires gathered inside. They were sitting around a bonfire, seemingly performing some kind of ceremony.

"This is their lair." Eric whispered, "We must catch them all in one fell swoop."

Hawkeye nodded, and the fire whip in his hand instantly ignited into flames, like an angry fire dragon, ready to sweep away all obstacles.

Eric held the blade tightly, his eyes were like a cold blade, revealing an unquestionable killing intent. They pushed open the door and rushed into the factory without hesitation, instantly breaking the peace inside.

The vampires were caught off guard by the sudden attack. They stood up from their seats, some tried to escape, and some waved their claws to fight back.

But Hawkeye and Eric are both experienced warriors. They cooperate well. One of them wraps the vampires with a fire whip and burns them to ashes; the other one shuttles among the enemies like a ghost, and blood splatters wherever the sharp blade passes.

Although Jack was afraid, he plucked up his courage, picked up an iron rod he picked up nearby, and tried to help the two soldiers.

However, when he saw a vampire baring its teeth at him, Jack's courage, which he had finally mustered, disappeared again.

He took a few steps back, almost tripping over his own feet, and almost dropped the iron rod in his hand. Seeing this, the vampires all let out mocking growls, as if they were enjoying the fear of this cowardly human.

At this critical moment, Hawkeye swung out a fire whip, accurately entangled the vampire who was trying to get close to Jack, and instantly turned it into ashes. He turned to Jack and shouted, "Jack, don't be afraid! Follow me closely, don't let these guys get close to you!"

Eric also noticed Jack's condition. He quickly shuttled between the vampires, taking the life of an enemy with every swing of his knife, while also not forgetting to keep an eye on Jack's safety with his peripheral vision.

Encouraged by Hawkeye, Jack took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

He clenched the iron rod in his hand again. Although his hand was still shaking slightly, he gritted his teeth and was ready to give it a try.

".Go and destroy them?" "What?"

Jack was startled and quickly covered his mouth.

What did you just say?
He looked around and found that the vampires did not move because of his voice, as if the words just now were just his own hallucination.

But Eric and Hawkeye stopped what they were doing at the same time and looked at him in confusion.

"Jack, what did you just say?" Eric asked with a frown, a hint of uneasiness in his tone.

Jack turned pale and shook his head, trying to deny it: "No, nothing. Maybe I was too nervous and had auditory hallucinations."

Hawkeye was not so easily fooled. He stared into Jack's eyes, trying to find the answer: "Jack, do you know something? Or, what happened to you?"

Jack felt uneasy under Hawkeye's gaze, he felt as if he was seen through.

But he really didn't know how to explain the inexplicable words he had just said, so he could only continue to shake his head in denial.

Just then, a vampire suddenly rushed towards Jack from the side.

He waved his sharp claws, his eyes full of desire for weak life. Jack screamed in fear and instinctively raised the iron rod to resist.

However, his strength was so small in front of the vampire. The iron rod was easily knocked away, and the vampire's claws were about to cut his chest.

At this critical moment, Eric rushed over like a flash of lightning and cut the vampire in half with one knife.

"Jack, you have to concentrate!" Eric said sternly, "We can't waste time here. We have to get rid of these guys as soon as possible."

Jack nodded. Although his heart was still filled with fear, he knew that he could not retreat at this time. He picked up the iron rod again and prepared to join the fight.

"The weak ones blasted the disgusting and dirty lives into pieces"

Jack quickly covered his mouth, and strange words came out of his mouth again.

His eyes began to flicker, as if some uncontrollable power was surging in his body. Eric and Hawkeye looked at each other and saw the shock and worry in each other's eyes.

"Jack, what's wrong with you?" Hawkeye asked anxiously, looking around vigilantly, fearing that another vampire would take the opportunity to attack him.

Jack hugged his head in pain, his body shaking violently, and he kept muttering to himself. Those words did not sound like those of a normal human being, nor did they sound like the ravings of a madman. It was impossible to understand what he wanted to say.

"We have to leave here!" Eric said decisively. He grabbed Jack's arm and tried to drag him away from this dangerous place.

However, Jack seemed to be fixed by some force and could not move.

At this moment, the vampires in the factory suddenly stopped fighting. They all turned to Jack, with greed and fanaticism flashing in their eyes.

It was as if some aura emanating from Jack had an irresistible attraction to them.

"Oh no, Jack is controlled by some evil force!" Hawkeye exclaimed, and the fire whip in his hand instantly ignited flames, ready to meet the impending attack.

As Hawkeye screamed, the atmosphere in the factory suddenly became tense and weird. As if being pulled by some mysterious force, the vampires gave up their enemies and turned their greedy eyes to Jack.

Their eyes were filled with desire and fear for unknown powers, as if Jack was no longer a weak prey in their eyes, but a being with terrible power.

Jack's body was still shaking violently, but his eyes gradually became brighter. It was a strange light that did not belong to him.

He opened his mouth and let out a low, distorted roar. The sound seemed to come from the depths of hell, filled with endless pain and rage.

"Jack, wake up!" Eric shouted anxiously. He tried to wake Jack up with his voice, but at this moment Jack was completely immersed in the control of the mysterious power.

At this moment, Jack suddenly raised his head, his eyes became lifeless, he suddenly stretched out his hand, palm facing up, and a twisted and strange power surged out of his body, instantly enveloping the entire factory.

Under the influence of this power, the vampires screamed in fear.

Their bodies began to twist and deform, some turned into twisted monsters, and some turned directly into ashes.

There was an indescribable stench in the air, which was the trace left after the vampires were destroyed by this power.

Eric looked at this scene in astonishment, he had never seen such a strange and powerful force. Hawkeye seemed to be thinking about something.

However, just as this force was about to reach its peak and destroy all the remaining vampires, Jack's body suddenly trembled violently, as if he could not withstand the impact of this force.

He let out a sharp scream, and his body fell heavily to the ground, and the twisted power dissipated.

The vampires took the opportunity to flee the factory. They didn't dare to stay in this dangerous place any longer.

Eric and Hawkeye rushed forward to check on Jack's condition.

Jack lay on the ground, his face as pale as paper, his breathing weak, his eyes lost their previous light, and became empty and confused.

Eric and Hawkeye knew that Jack had temporarily escaped from the control of the mysterious force, but he also paid a huge price for it.

They carefully helped Jack up and prepared to take him away from this dangerous place.

However, just as they were about to leave, Jack suddenly opened his eyes.

"Come. Once more. But it won't be. Him. anymore."

These ambiguous words came out of Jack's mouth again.

Jack's words stunned Eric and Hawkeye. They looked at each other, their hearts filled with confusion and anxiety.

There was a strange light in Jack's eyes, as if some power was awakening in him, or he was possessed by some unknown existence.

"Jack, what are you talking about? What 'He'? What's wrong with you?" Eric asked anxiously. He tried to grab Jack's hand, but Jack's body trembled as if he was electrocuted and avoided his touch.

"I don't know... I just feel... a power... surging... in my body..." Jack's voice was low and hoarse, as if every word took up a lot of his strength.

Hawkeye stared at Jack, his eyes revealing a complex emotion.

“Indeed, you have become His messenger.”

(End of this chapter)