Chapter 1017: Resolving the Demon King’s Seal

"Master, it seems your undead summoning method could be highly effective in this situation," the two mermaid maidens prompted Liest.

Liest immediately recalled a signature skill he hadn't yet deployed. A flash of inspiration struck him; he gathered his formidable primal energy and twisted a ring on his finger.

As expected, in the very next moment, a potent undead aura erupted from Liest, instantly making him the undisputed focal point of the battlefield.

Around him, countless undead warriors rapidly emerged, launching a furious counterattack against the banshees, whose unique life forms made them distinct.

Evidently, the Banshee Queen had not anticipated the situation escalating to this degree. With a slight frown, she decisively broke free from Xu Yang's pursuit, then soared into the battlefield's void and once again began chanting her spell.

"Golden Rainbow Rage Tide!!"

The moment the Banshee Queen finished speaking, she immediately conjured an incredibly brilliant emerald green wave. This immense surge rapidly condensed from the center of the island, then swept fiercely towards the battlefield area where the members of the Glory team were positioned.

The powerful water-attribute spiritual energy unleashed by the surging tide, on one hand, replenished the energy of the banshee warriors scattered across the battlefield, and on the other, exerted an incredibly potent disintegrating effect on the undead warriors before them.

"Damn, my undead power has met its match! The purple wave this guy's water surge disintegrates into possesses such terrifying dissolving power, specifically countering my undead! Boss, it seems I won't be much help this time."

Liest sighed helplessly. He had assumed this was his perfect chance to make an impression, but awkwardly, his moment of glory lasted less than three seconds. His ultimate arcane trump card was effortlessly nullified by the banshee.

"Hahahaha, see? Your brothers are mere ants before me; I can crush them at any moment. But you, *you* I wish I could flay alive to sate my hatred!"

For some unknown reason, upon seeing the Banshee Queen, Xu Yang suddenly became quite flamboyant, looking at her with a knowing smile. "The deeper the hatred, the deeper the love, my dear. Be very careful not to fall in love with me, or your life will be ruined."

The moment Xu Yang finished speaking, he suddenly touched his brow with a finger of golden light. In a flash, his previously perfect expression and aura underwent a dramatic, almost instantaneous, transformation.

Endless golden light enveloped him, fully revealing his true identity as the King of Angels. His presence became regal and dignified, radiating an extraordinary grace. The instant his exquisite, king-like aura materialized, Xu Yang completely mesmerized the Banshee Queen before him. Her flushed face betrayed all her inner thoughts.

The Angel lineage inherently possessed immense charm and allure for other races. Moreover, Xu Yang was the King of Angels, bearing an impeccable angelic bloodline and serving as the true spiritual leader of the Angel race. How could a mere Banshee Queen resist such a noble presence?

Next, a brilliant golden light shot from Xu Yang's fingertip and struck the Banshee Queen. Though she initially braced herself with tension, instinctively wanting to resist the golden radiance, she found that it felt like a gentle spring breeze washing over her.

All the tension in her body instantly vanished. What surprised and delighted her even more was that the binding force which had previously locked her soul and life essence instantly dissolved under the gentle, purifying golden light.

Indeed, Xu Yang's move was not intended to harm the Banshee Queen at all, but rather to remove all restraints on her. She was now free once more, no longer a mere puppet under a powerful figure from a certain legion on that island.

"Holy smokes, quick, look at the boss! He's actually pulling the 'honey trap' trick! My goodness, even a powerful guy like him can be so flamboyant. It looks like the boss finally has his own embarrassing moment!"

Liest and the others were incredibly excited, their eyes nearly popping out in shock. They fixated intently on Xu Yang, who stood regally in the void like a divine king, having utterly captivated the Banshee Queen's heart.

"Why did you save me?" the Banshee Queen whispered, utterly captivated. Her voice had softened to a mere murmur, and she couldn't bring herself to look directly into Xu Yang's exquisitely perfect eyes.

Xu Yang's smile was elegant and serene, subtly disarming. He spoke softly, "My action just now was precisely to restore your freedom. I've already stated my objective: I hope you will join my team.

"If my assessment is correct, you can no longer return to your original realm; you are destined to remain in the Endless Sea. Rather than that, it would be better to stay with us and utilize your irreplaceable abilities.

"In the future, we will conquer Demon Dragon Island, and then you will gain your own destiny. Wouldn't that be a win-win situation? Furthermore, the powerful figure who controls your island will soon bow before me. For you, it merely means exchanging one master for another – a master you will willingly desire to follow."

As Xu Yang spoke, the angelic radiance and glory gradually receded from him, and he reverted to his original appearance.

Even so, Xu Yang's flawless image had already been deeply etched into the Banshee Queen's heart. From the very moment he had seized her ankle, her heart was utterly captivated, as Xu Yang undeniably possessed that captivating allure.

"Alright, you've helped me so much, essentially changing my destiny. Even if I don't follow you, I must repay you somehow. I had even intended to gift you my artifact, the Tidal Caller Staff, but now it seems that won't be necessary."

Xu Yang nodded gently. "Since you've decided to follow me, this artifact, which is perfectly suited for you, will naturally remain in your hands."

Furthermore, Xu Yang presented another grand gift: he directly handed his Boundless Ocean artifact to the Banshee Queen.

"I'm entrusting this to you for now. You can use it for self-defense or for cultivation. Based on my assessment of your strength, the fissure within your body has significantly hindered your cultivation progress. Once it's released, it will present a crucial opportunity for a breakthrough.

"For a short while, you may dive into the deep sea and find a place to cultivate independently. Once you achieve significant progress and a breakthrough, I will summon you back when the time is right."