The King of Black Fog

"Della! Aren't you going to do anything?!" A warrior guarding the child shouted, eyes fixed on the advancing corpse.

Della stood behind the bar: "'Great Power' clashing with 'Great Power,' and you want me to intervene?"

"This is your damn tavern!" Another warrior cursed in dissatisfaction.

"That's right, it's my tavern, and I'll do whatever I please."

Everyone was watching the corpse.

The upper body of the corpse remained motionless, only the legs moved forward with machine-like precision, and even just the way it walked was enough to send chills down one's spine.

Moreover, controlling this body was someone with an unknown ability, a hidden identity, and near-perfect combat skills, a holder of 'Great Power.'

The battle of 'Great Power' against 'Great Power'... Wise adventurers began to inch towards the tavern doors.

"You—" The child spoke, pointing to the warrior closest to the door, "Go."

His fingertip lit up with a breathtaking green light, and upon closer inspection, countless tiny green particles could be seen moving erratically.

These green particles were like a pack of hungry and furious beasts, and the reins were in the child's hand.

As soon as he let go, the green particles would immediately devour the vitality of their target.

Bang!

The indicated warrior launched himself toward the door.

The child's mouth curled into a cold smile, and with that smile, the green light exploded.

Thud!

Another corpse lay flat on the ground.

"You," the child pointed to another, "Go."

The pointed warrior's face changed repeatedly, his gaze shifting between the door and the corpse on the ground, but ultimately, he succumbed to the lethal green light 'he couldn't look at, but always lingered at the edge of his vision.'

He took a deep breath, his breathing quickened, and he slowly walked toward the corpse, taking out a hand axe.

"Hurry up!" the child ordered, "And you guys, all of you go!"

Those who attempted to escape were all captured and brought back.

Because of the freezing cold, the heavy tavern door was tightly closed, with similarly sturdy wooden bars secured over it; no one could escape before the green light took their life.

The child surveyed the hall, revealing a malice far beyond his years.

"I don't know who struck first, but since you don't dare to face me directly, it proves your 'Great Power' is inferior to mine." He sneered, "From now on, no one is allowed to leave!"

The crowd drew a short and fearful breath, understanding his intention—

The 'Great Power' holder controlling the corpse wanted to seize the child's 'Great Power,' and the child equally wanted to take the other party's 'Great Power'!

Neither side would stop until one acquired the other's 'Great Power,' and everyone present would die one by one in the ensuing conflict!

"Kid," Della spoke with some difficulty, as if forcing herself to talk, "Once they're dead, they'll only add to your opponent's forces. Are you sure you want to keep killing?"

"Right, sir, please stop!"

"No one move, let the gentleman leave, anyone who moves will die!"

"How about this, sir?"

The crowd humbly implored, hoping the child would end the battle.

"No way." The child sneered, "Don't test my patience, 'he' is definitely here, if you want to survive, you only have one path—bring 'him' to me."

"The other one!" Della looked at each of the guests, "Stop now, you should know if you keep fighting, you'll end up as nothing more than a corpse!"

Tali trembled violently, and Li Changzhou could hear the chattering of her teeth.

Continuing to fight was indeed unwise; no one knew if the child would aim his finger at them next...

Besides, the goal had already been achieved—all eyes were on the corpse, a strip of beef tendon animated by life, like a caterpillar, wriggled over mountains, burrowing into the child's clothing.

A black substance finer than hair withdrew from the corpse.

Bang!

The corpse, which had filled the room with dread like a death god moments ago, toppled straight to the ground.

From the sound, if it weren't dressed warmly enough, the body might have shattered like porcelain from its stiffness.

That such a corpse could unleash combat power proving so troubling for everyone was truly unbelievable.

"Sizzle!" The ignited arrow pierced through the air, hitting the back of the corpse, which then burst into flames like grease.

Another fiery arrow struck the corpse at the entrance.

The crowd exhaled simultaneously, even feeling a little warmth and reassurance from the burning corpses' flames.

"Fools," the child said disdainfully, "throwing away your only weapon..."

"You're the fool!" Della shouted, having regained her courage, "Do you want to make enemies of us all?"

The child's face darkened, apart from the warriors guarding him, everyone present was looking at him, hands on their weapons.

Their reasons for being there may have been different, but now, they were only concerned with their lives—the 'Great Power' controlling the corpses had let go, currently, the only threat to their lives was the child, so they naturally united.

Some even had a flicker of greed and excitement in their eyes as they looked at the child.

If they all attacked at once, perhaps they could kill him, this was an opportunity to obtain 'Great Power'!

One subordinate whispered a few words to the child, who glared at him before reluctantly lowering his hand.

"See you in the Abyss." The child threw this line before leaving under the close protection of his subordinates.

"Phew!" Della exhaled, then cursed, "What a mess so early in the morning, damn it. Hurry up and eat, then get out!"