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Chapter 168: The Army of the Dead
In the dark and silent cemetery, a blood moon rises quietly. Its scarlet light penetrates the thin clouds, sprinkles on this forgotten land, and covers the night with a strange and mysterious veil.

In the dead silence, a group of vampires in black robes slowly walked into the cemetery. Their steps were light and silent, as if blending into the night.

The vampires came to an open space where stood an extremely ancient tombstone. The inscriptions on the tombstone had become blurred due to erosion by wind and rain, but the ancient runes carved on it still flashed with a faint fluorescence, as if waiting for something.

"Ralph, have you heard? The Blade Warrior is becoming more and more rampant. He is carrying a burning flame skull and is hunting our compatriots everywhere."

Ralph frowned slightly when he heard this. He also knew how terrifying the Blade Warrior was. He was a man with great strength and firm will.

If it were in the past, it would indeed be a huge threat to them, the vampires.

However, things are different now. They already have their own new backers, and neither the Blade Warrior nor his Flame Skeleton companions are to be feared.

Ralph walked slowly toward the ancient tombstone, his fingers gently touching the blurred ancient runes on the inscription.

The runes seemed to be activated by his touch and began to glow even brighter, as if responding to his call.

"It's time, my compatriots." Ralph's voice was low and powerful. He turned around and faced the group of vampires who were also wearing black robes. "We will use the power of the great gods to summon an army of the dead and let those enemies who dare to challenge our authority see what true power is!"

Upon hearing this, the vampires nodded one after another, with anticipation and excitement showing on their faces.

They stood in a circle around the tombstone and began to chant an ancient and mysterious spell in a low voice.

These spells were like whispers in the darkness, penetrating the silent night sky and awakening the dead sleeping under the tombstones.

As the spell continued, the air around them began to become heavy and oppressive, as if an invisible force was gathering.

Suddenly, the soil under the tombstones began to tremble, and the tombstones seemed to be pushed away by invisible giant hands, revealing the bones buried deep underneath.

These skeletons gradually regained their luster under the moonlight. They slowly rose from the soil, holding broken swords and rotten shields, with green flames flickering in their eye sockets.

Although they no longer have flesh and blood, the murderous intent emanating from their bones is chilling.

As more and more skeletons emerged from the graves, they began to automatically arrange themselves into formations, forming a massive army of the dead.

This army looked even more terrifying under the moonlight, as if they were messengers from hell, ready to fight for the vampire clan.

Ralph stood before the army, his eyes gleaming with determination.

He raised his hands and shouted, "Rise up, my warriors! For the sake of darkness and power, for the sake of our people, let us conquer this world together and make those who dare to challenge us pay the price!"

As his words fell, the army of the dead let out a low and uniform roar, as if responding to the master's orders.

Just as Ralph and his group of vampires were preparing to welcome the arrival of the army of the dead, there was a sudden commotion in the cemetery in the night.

Three figures shuttled quickly among the shadows of the trees in the distance. Their target was the cemetery shrouded in a strange light.

"Hurry up, Eric, we have to stop them!" Hawkeye's voice was low and rapid.

Eric, holding his iconic twin blades tightly, his eyes burning with undying rage.

Behind them was Jack, who looked a little embarrassed.

He still couldn't believe the great display of power he had that night.

But since his two saviors said so, Jack had to believe it. Didn't his mumbling that day prove that he was the one chosen by God?
It’s a pity that he was an evil god.

The three of them quickly approached the center of the cemetery. The scene before them made their hearts tighten. An army made up of skeletons was slowly taking shape, flickering ominously under the moonlight.

And Ralph, standing at the head of the army, was shouting encouragement to his warriors.

"It looks like we've arrived at the right time." Hawkeye calmly analyzed the situation, his eyes quickly scanning the surroundings, looking for the best breakthrough point.

Eric rushed towards the vampire army without hesitation. His double swords drew silver tracks in the air. Each strike was accompanied by a sharp sound of wind, trying to disrupt the formation of the skeleton warriors.

Hawkeye transformed into Ghost Rider and followed him, while Jack continued to hide there and watch, trying to see if he could use the strange power he had that night.

While Eric and Hawkeye rushed towards the vampire army, Jack hid behind a big tree and watched the battle ahead nervously.

His heartbeat quickened and his palms began to sweat slightly, but he knew that now was not the time to back down.

He must summon up the courage to try to use that mysterious power to help his friends fight against evil.

However, although he tried hard to recall the feeling that night, tried to summon that strange power, nothing seemed to respond.

Jack felt a little frustrated, but he did not give up and continued to recite those vague spells in his mind, hoping to trigger some kind of miracle.

With his extraordinary courage and superb swordsmanship, Eric cut a bloody path among the skeleton warriors. His two swords swung like lightning, and every attack was precise and deadly.

However, the number of skeleton warriors was so large that they seemed endless. They kept pouring out of the graves and launched fierce attacks on Eric and Hawkeye.

Hawkeye transformed into Ghost Rider, his figure looming in the flames, and every charge was accompanied by raging flames and deafening roars.

His flaming whip danced in the air like an angry fire dragon, defeating the skeleton warriors that stood in his way one by one.

The two cooperated well, one attacking and the other defending, complementing each other. Eric was responsible for close combat, and his two swords shuttled through the skeleton warriors as easily as cutting paper.

Hawkeye is responsible for long-range attacks. His flaming whip is like an invisible net that traps the enemy and makes it impossible to escape.

With the joint efforts of the two, the vampire army began to retreat step by step. The skeleton warriors, who were originally aggressive, now fled everywhere like dogs that had lost their homes.

Ralph's face changed drastically when he saw this. He originally thought that with the power of the army of the dead, he could easily defeat the enemy in front of him, but now it seems that things are far more complicated than he imagined.

"You damned fellows, how dare you ruin my plan!" Ralph roared, his eyes flashing with anger. However, no matter how he roared, he could not change the situation.

Eric and Hawkeye were like two invincible gods of war, defeating the vampire army.

At this moment, Jack suddenly felt a mysterious power surging in his body. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then opened his eyes suddenly, and a dazzling light shot out from his eyes.

This power was the mysterious power he had experienced that night, and now he was finally able to use it freely.

"In the name of God, give me strength!" Jack shouted loudly, his voice echoing in the night sky.

A strange force surged in his body again, as if a mysterious energy from ancient times was instantly awakened.

This power flowed through his body, causing his eyes to become lifeless, and a powerful aura spread out in all directions with him as the center.

Jack slowly raised his hands, his fingers trembling slightly, as if he was conducting some kind of mysterious communication with this power.

Suddenly, he opened his hands wide and a strange and twisted energy wave burst out from his palms, like an invisible dragon tumbling in the air.

This energy wave twisted and swirled in the air, forming complex spatial cracks. These cracks devoured everything around them like black holes, even the moonlight was sucked in, making the entire cemetery instantly dark.

The vampire army, Eric and Hawkeye were all stunned by this sudden change.

As Jack's power continued to be released, the space cracks began to spread, and the entire cemetery seemed to be drawn into a chaotic vortex of time and space.

Under the influence of this force, the skeleton warriors became shaky and slow in their movements, as if they were bound by invisible shackles.

Ralph was horrified to find that he could not control these skeleton warriors. They began to flee around uncontrollably, and some even killed each other.

Eric and Hawkeye took the opportunity to launch a fierce counterattack.

Eric wielded his two swords and eliminated the skeleton warriors affected by the chaotic space as easily as cutting tofu.
Hawkeye took advantage of this opportunity, waving his whip of fire in the air and shooting down the vampires who tried to escape one by one.

Jack continued to release this strange and twisted power. He felt his strength growing stronger and stronger, as if the entire universe was under his control.

He closed his eyes, deeply felt the flow of this power, then suddenly opened his eyes and roared again.

As he roared, an even more powerful energy wave burst out from his body, enveloping the entire cemetery.

The space cracks became more and more dense, as if they were going to tear the entire cemetery into pieces. Under the influence of this force, the vampire army completely collapsed, and the skeleton warriors fell one after another and turned into dust.

Ralph was horrified when he saw this, and he knew that he could no longer resist this force. He turned around and tried to run away, but it was too late.

Jack's power was like an invisible chain, binding him firmly in place.

"Ralph, you can't get away."

Hawkeye and Eric stepped forward and subdued the bound Ralph, and Jack immediately fell to the ground unconscious.

"Do you think you can defeat us after finding another helper?"

Ralph was tightly restrained by Hawkeye and Eric. Although his face was pale, his eyes still showed resentment and resentment. He struggled and tried to break free from the restraints of the two, but everything was in vain.

"You are indeed very strong, especially the guy who suddenly exploded." Ralph panted, glancing at Jack who was lying on the ground from time to time, "But do you think you can completely destroy us like this? Too naive! The power of darkness is endless, and there will always be new vampires rising up to continue our mission."

Eric sneered disdainfully upon hearing this: "Your so-called mission is nothing but based on fear and killing. This world does not need people like you who only know how to destroy."

Hawkeye stared at Ralph and said firmly: "Today, we will put an end to your evil plan here. As for the future, we will continue to protect this land and prevent any dark forces from wreaking havoc."

"Haha, do you really think you have defeated us? Our influence has spread throughout the entire country. Under the protection of our new master, we will surely build this country into His kingdom of God on earth!"

Ralph's wild laughter echoed in the empty cemetery, carrying an inexplicable mockery and provocation.

"How long do you think your new master can protect you?" Eric snorted coldly, his tone full of disdain. "No matter what kind of dark force it is, we will defeat it one by one and protect the peace and tranquility of this land."

Ralph's laughter gradually became crazy, and his eyes flashed with an almost crazy light, as if at this moment, he had completely given up the idea of ​​​​surviving and just wanted to use all his strength to mock and provoke the enemy in front of him at the last moment.

"Do you think you are the embodiment of justice? Haha, that's ridiculous! In this world full of darkness and chaos, justice is nothing but an illusory fantasy.

We are the real rulers and the most powerful force on this land! I will come back again when the time comes."

Ralph struggled, trying to make his voice louder, as if he wanted to pour out all his anger and resentment.

Before Ralph finished speaking, a strong flame suddenly burst out of his body. This flame was different from any flame he had seen before. It was a strange black color, as if it was an evil fire pouring out from the depths of hell.

The flames quickly engulfed his body, turning him into a blazing fireball.

"Ah--!" Ralph let out a shrill scream, but his voice was quickly swallowed by the flames. His body twisted and rolled in the flames, as if he was experiencing endless pain and torture.

However, at this moment, a shocking phenomenon occurred.

Ralph's body gradually became transparent in the flames, and finally turned into a wisp of black smoke and dissipated into the night sky.

"let's go."

After a while, Hawkeye whispered, he helped Jack who fell to the ground, and prepared to leave this weird and terrifying place.

This matter gradually became troublesome. Just as the director said, there was a terrifying existence behind the vampire.

If nothing unexpected happens, it will be another god.

But which god is that?
(End of this chapter)