Chapter 113: Clark's Backup Plan

Pinned down by four men as large as black bears, coupled with the dark energy emanating from them merging into one, the entangled forces amplified, Clark tried several times to break free but to no avail.

Watching the stable mountain of flesh surge but remain as solid as a rock, the officer wielding dual pistols licked his lips and said with a sinister expression, "I feel there should be a book about this."

Hearing this, another officer, proficient in hand-to-hand combat, furrowed his brows and coldly said, "Now is not the time to lower our guard. This kid is extremely dangerous. If it weren't for his severe injuries from the previous battle with that green monster, how could we have subdued him so easily?"

"Regardless, taking our master's property, he won't have a good end," said the magician speaking up this time. "Even if he escapes this time, the next time he shows his weaknesses, someone else will deal with him. It's just that this time, we happened to take advantage of the situation and made a significant achievement."

"It seems you have quite a few of your kind hidden around the world, quite dangerous indeed," suddenly, Clark's voice emerged from beneath the mountain of flesh, extremely calm, as if whispering in everyone's ears without any distortion despite the layers of obstruction.

Upon hearing this, the seven of them were momentarily stunned.

At that moment, a surge of overwhelming power burst forth from beneath the mountain of flesh, visibly sending the four black bears and the three people standing not far away flying. The four black bears, after being flung a great distance, spat out blood profusely before they could struggle to get up from the ground.

Simultaneously, Clark soared into the sky, his rejuvenating hand returning to his back, and as he gracefully landed back on the ground, he said indifferently, "So, on my body, there's some kind of signal that attracts you, but under normal circumstances, it remains hidden. Only under special conditions does it reveal itself, quickly attracting you dark apostles?"

Hearing Clark's analysis, the magician's gaze sharpened. Was this despicable kid pretending to be captured just to gather information? However, Clark continued, "And from what you've said, your numbers aren't few, hidden around the world. So, no matter where I show a flaw, you can discover it immediately."

"Hmph!" Hearing Clark's analysis, the magician, not willing to admit defeat, coldly huffed, "What if you've guessed it? You definitely can't escape our pursuit."

Clark was slightly surprised, "So, you're saying, you guys aren't that strong within your forces, and among you, there are indeed those who can fight me at my peak?"

The magician now wished he could sew his mouth shut! How could this kid analyze useful information from anything he heard, was he human or a ghost? Regretting his words, the magician stubbornly said, "No matter how clever you are, today we will sacrifice you to our master. You no longer have a chance."

"Is that so?" Clark shook his head disdainfully and then placed his right hand near his ear, "Listen, who's coming."

Clark's words made them pause for a moment, followed by a highly irritating song approaching from afar. "Hahaha... Can't beat me, right? No way, I'm just that powerful! Hahaha... Can't catch up to me, la la la la la..."

The song, along with heavy footsteps that shattered the ice beneath with each step, grew louder and clearer rapidly.

The seven dark apostles turned in surprise and saw a giant green figure descending from dozens of meters in the air under the moonlight, landing less than ten meters away from them with a thunderous crash, pulverizing a large area of ice.

The newcomer was none other than the Hulk!

The reason for Hulk's sudden appearance goes back to when he left. Clark, using his divine BGM system, set a piece of infuriating music on Hulk. The condition was set so that when Hulk moved thirty miles away from Clark, the music would activate with Hulk as the center, revealing itself within ten meters of Clark.

Thus, the easily angered Hulk, provoked by Clark's music, retraced his steps back, arriving just in time for the scene.

As Hulk appeared, the infuriating music abruptly stopped. Clark, seeing the angry look on Hulk's face, said cheerfully, "Big guy, I know you don't like fighting me, but we should settle our score, right?"

Hulk grinned, "You can't beat me."

"It's not just about talking," Clark said, waggling a finger. "How about we try a different competition?"

Hulk, intrigued, asked, "What kind of competition?"

Clark's gaze shifted to the several dark apostles swallowing nervously around them, his smile turning mischievous, "Let's use these guys as targets. There are seven opponents; we both start at the same time to see who can take down more enemies. The one with the most kills wins, how about it?"

With a loud bang, Hulk immediately smashed one of the black bears into the ice, blood splattering everywhere.

Maintaining his posture, Hulk turned to Clark with a smirk, "Okay."

Who said Hulk was simple-minded?

Seeing Hulk not uttering a word before killing one of their allies, the remaining six couldn't help but sweat profusely.

Wasn't this green giant supposed to be that kid's opponent? How did it turn into them teaming up against us... six of us now?

This is unfair!

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However, Hulk didn't stop there. After confirming the black bear had no chance of survival, he leaped into the center of the battlefield, effectively separating the remaining three black bears and Clark.

It seems Hulk really cared about winning or losing

Just as the situation seemed to reach its peak with Hulk's dramatic entrance, Clark, with a confident smirk, continued to manipulate the dynamics of the battlefield to his advantage. The dark apostles, now reduced in number and morale, found themselves caught between the formidable duo of Clark and Hulk, whose unexpected partnership turned the tide of the confrontation.

Clark, capitalizing on the moment, addressed the remaining dark apostles with a tone of finality, "You see, it's not just about brute strength. It's about strategy, about knowing your enemy and using their weaknesses against them. You've underestimated me, and more importantly, you've underestimated the bonds I've formed."

The magician, now visibly shaken and recognizing the direness of their situation, attempted to rally his companions, "This isn't over! We still have the power of darkness on our side. Together, we can overcome this obstacle and fulfill our mission!"

But before the dark apostles could regroup and launch a counterattack, Clark and Hulk unleashed a coordinated assault that left no room for retaliation. Clark's agility and strategic mind, combined with Hulk's raw power, proved to be an insurmountable force. One by one, the dark apostles were overpowered, their plans thwarted by the unexpected prowess of their adversaries.

In the aftermath, Clark stood amidst the defeated foes, a wry smile on his face as he turned to Hulk, "Looks like we make a pretty good team, huh? Maybe we should do this more often."

Hulk, still riding the adrenaline of battle, grunted in agreement, a rare smile cracking his usually stern demeanor. "Hulk like fight with smart man. Hulk smash more!"

As they surveyed the scene, the message was clear: underestimating Clark and his ability to forge powerful alliances could lead to one's downfall. For the dark apostles, their failure was not just a defeat; it was a lesson in the unpredictable nature of their enemies.

Clark, with his back to the moonlight, glanced once more at the fallen adversaries before turning away, his mind already on the next challenge. "Every encounter, every battle, teaches us something new. But one thing remains constant – the will to protect what matters most. And sometimes, the most unlikely partnerships can become our greatest strength."

As Clark and Hulk disappeared into the night, the dark apostles left behind could only reflect on their defeat and the unpredictable spirit of those who stand in the light. Their plans thwarted for now, but the battle between light and darkness is never truly over. The night may have ended in victory for Clark and his formidable ally, but the war, the eternal struggle, continues.

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