coercion

"Fascinating," Uriel frowned.

He knew that the words from the other party, rather than addressing him directly, were more like a declaration to the hidden strong figures in the dark.

The majesty and reputation of the gods should not be desecrated, and avoiding a battle seemed more like fear.

The other party was exploiting this point to force him to sign this contract.

Accept?

Even if victory was assured, agreeing was acceptable, but he did not want to let the other party have their way!

"Hiss..."

Seeing the hesitation in the other party, Jiang Han once again tore a scroll.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: You used the item [Undead Sensing] (A-grade)!

"Swoosh!"

Space fluctuated, and a pale, thin man appeared beside Jiang Han.

"Disciple, are you alright?" Sheryl asked with a silver sword in hand, showing concern.

Jiang Han shook his head, "Temporarily fine, thanks for coming, Master."

Originally, he intended to use Sheryl's strength to survive possible hidden plot developments after Uriel, but that was unnecessary now.

Today, he was determined to take Uriel down.

As for the instant appearance of Sheryl, it was due to Jiang Han having the Seventh Demon, the Annihilation Wind · Ralph, help him send a shackle bracelet.

Boundaries were difficult to cross, but Ralph couldn't be stopped.

Of course, Sheryl had mentioned that he would quickly come to support if a scroll was torn. Jiang Han also considered using it earlier, but after careful thought, it seemed inappropriate.

He feared that Sheryl might be unable to enter the battlefield before being classified into the "Fifth Wave" and unable to provide timely rescue. Pulling him directly using the shackle bracelet seemed more appropriate.

In this way, the system couldn't stop it.

"It's a small matter, nothing to fuss about!" Sheryl shook his head with a smile.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: In the Dark Prelude, Jiang Han is in a dilemma. The immortal boss [Undead Swordsman · Sheryl] arrives to assist in the battle!

"Hmm?"

Thinking that Jiang Han, who was supposed to be doomed, would be calmly supported by reinforcements, many found it perplexing. "Immortal boss?!"

However, as Sheryl appeared just now, in the void, white light emerged, and a hunched old man with a senile face appeared next to Uriel. "Sheryl, how can we interfere in the battle between the younger generation!" he said with a stern expression.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Due to the appearance of an immortal boss on the battlefield, the hidden immortal boss of the Holy See [Archbishop · Corwin] decides to aid Uriel!

"..."

Jiang Han remained expressionless.

Countless people lurked in the shadows, watching intently. He never thought of relying solely on Sheryl's individual strength to get through this difficult situation.

"Master, could you use the Demon God Summoning Scroll, please?" Jiang Han requested.

He remembered that Sheryl had two summoning scrolls; one he gave to Jiang Han, and the other, during the attack on the Merry District, he seemingly didn't use.

Sheryl was slightly surprised, "Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure."

Jiang Han nodded, "Please, Master."

Demons couldn't interfere casually; that was certain. But summoning demons might be a different matter. After all, Rael could appear unconditionally in the Ice and Snow Town and try to take his life.

He targeted the Demon God Summoning because he wanted to forcibly bring the demon into the battlefield.

"Alright!"

Without hesitation, Sheryl took out the scroll and tore it in half. A dazzling hexagram teleportation array appeared beside him.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Undead Swordsman · Sheryl uses the scroll [Demon God Summoning], with a certain chance to summon a divine-level powerhouse to the battlefield after one minute!

"What does this mean?" Archbishop Corwin, as the head of the Holy See, looked uncertain.

He wanted to intervene and disrupt the formation of the teleportation array, but Sheryl was almost as strong as him. It was nearly impossible to smoothly destroy it in front of him.

"One formidable figure after another, are divine-level powerhouses all coming out now?" Many players were dumbfounded.

The development of the mainline plot was incredible.

Uriel silently watched all this happen, not quite understanding Jiang Han's intentions.

In the tense atmosphere, a brief yet seemingly long minute quietly passed...

The array rotated slightly, the white light dazzling, and it finally took shape.

Witnessing this scene, Jiang Han shouted loudly, "Lore, I know you're watching in the dark. Is there no benefit to you if I die? Are you really going to hand over the advantage?!"

Evil Curse · Lore!

This was undoubtedly a "reliable ally"!

He was not familiar with the other demons, and Ralph had explicitly stated that other demons just came to watch the process; whether he could win depended on his own abilities, and Ralph didn't have the power to summon them.

Although Lore harbored hostility towards him, the Sword God had made him swear to the God of Oaths not to act within two years. Moreover, Lore had mentioned that the evil energy contained in the Dark Swordsman's body could significantly enhance his strength...

Therefore, Lore posed no real threat, and for his own interests, he might be willing to temporarily spare the life of the Dark Swordsman.

So, the ideal demon to descend was Lore.

"Boom!"

A terrifying majesty overwhelmed, like a mountain descending, making everyone's breath stagnate and chests feel uncomfortably heavy.

"Humming..."

The teleportation array violently trembled, on the verge of collapse.

The next second, a man holding a black scythe, dressed in a black robe, appeared on the battlefield. His gaze was sinister, his face pale, his figure slightly hunched, and an extremely threatening evil aura emanated from his entire body.

"Persistently making people seek me out, you really have great courage," he spoke with the same demonic charm as before, those emerald green pupils like poisonous snakes, staring directly at Jiang Han.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Please be advised that one of the ten demons of the dark camp, [Evil Curse · Lore], has descended upon Tianhai Town. Citizens, evacuate immediately, or bear the consequences!

In the ears of each player, warnings from the system sounded.

Damn, demons are coming out?

Countless players were stunned by this unexpected plot twist.

They thought it was a simple siege activity, with the final boss of the city being somewhat special.

"In two years, we'll have a battle, I promise you, and I won't hide. Furthermore, if you lose to me in two years, I won't take your life. I can swear to the God of Oaths, on the condition that you help me now!" Jiang Han said solemnly. Is this like drinking poison to quench thirst? Jiang Han didn't know, but today he was very angry, and Uriel had to die.

"Hehehe..."

Lore, assessing the young man who dared to look him in the eyes and call him by name, suddenly chuckled, "Interesting. This generation of Dark Swordsman is quite interesting. For your courage, I'll help you today, kid, don

't disappoint me!"

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a pressure no less than Lore's swept over.

"Even with a demon aiding you, what's the point?" A golden-crowned elder with a red gem-encrusted staff, appearing from the void, looked at Jiang Han coldly. "You will ultimately die!"

The fifth wave legion of the Holy See, yet to make an appearance, saw the elder in the center of the battlefield and knelt down, respectfully calling out, "Greetings, Pope!"

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Due to the appearance of a divine-level boss on the battlefield, the hidden divine-level boss of the Holy See, [Pope · Elvis], decides to aid Uriel!

Jiang Han's gaze was deep. "The battle between divine-level powerhouses is enough to destroy the fifth wave offensive."

The Pope: "..."

This was a fact, and he couldn't refute it.

"Similarly, it will ruin Tianhai Town!" the Pope said.

"Then let's find a compromise." Jiang Han swept his eyes over Uriel. "Timid god, dare you sign your name to the decisive battle contract with me?"

At these words, the gazes of those powerful individuals focused.

What does the Dark Swordsman intend? With his level of strength, how could he possibly defeat Uriel?

Uriel was stunned.

Did the other party bring in so many helpers just to force him to sign the decisive battle contract?

"Lord Uriel..."

The Pope looked at him, feeling embarrassed, "If you want to defeat the Dark Swordsman, it's as easy as turning your hand. Why not let him have his way before he dies?"

The might of the demons was unimaginable.

If not necessary, he didn't want to fight the demons. In his view, Uriel battling the Dark Swordsman was a guaranteed win!

At Uriel's hesitation, the void split, revealing a scroll with his name on it: "Dark Swordsman, I... as you wish!"

"Swoosh!"

The next moment, the scroll emitted a dense golden light, floating in mid-air for a moment before dispersing into specks of light.

The disappearance of the item meant that the contract was established.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: The decisive battle contract has taken effect. The two parties of the contract have decided to engage in an undisturbed decisive battle outside Tianhai Town. It's a fight to the death!