Chapter 259: The Invasion Turns into a Defense

Chapter 259: The Invasion Turns into a Defense

October 28, 2024

“What is that?”

Inside the Dusk Wizard Tower, the wizards of the Obsidian Throne wore expressions of doubt and uncertainty.

“Enchanted ships?”

“It must be some kind of magical item.”

“Ridiculous, do they think they can challenge the Wizard Tower with these ships?”

A wave of derisive laughter echoed through the room.

These ships looked enormous, but in comparison to the towering Wizard Tower, they were no different from toys.

“Foolish dreamers.”

A smirk flashed across You Xi's face.

Although the Star Alliance's quick response had thwarted the initial surprise attack, it didn't matter. The Wizard Towers were his true trump card.

As long as these five Wizard Towers stood, the ultimate victory in this war would still be his.

“Release all the Dusk Wolves.” You Xi waved his hand.

Order received.

The Tower Spirit immediately responded.

In the sky above the battlefield, in front of the five Wizard Towers, countless arrays appeared one after another, and fierce giant wolves roared as they burst forth.

These giant wolves were more than twice the size of black wolves, with jet-black bodies, but they had distinct differences in some details.

Some had claws that were dark gray.

Others had fangs that were a blood-red crimson.

Others were shrouded in mist, making their bodies appear vague and ethereal.

Still others had slightly distorted bodies, as if they were made of shadows.

“Gray Claws, Blood Fangs, Mist Howls, Night Shadows. So these are the Dusk Wolves of the Wolf Tide Plane.”

Cyril's eyes sparkled with interest as he scrutinized the giant wolves.

“I've heard that each Dusk Wolf has the strength of a Level 1 Wizard, and they are extremely fierce!”

Maeisha nodded slightly, “Indeed, the Dusk Valley of the Wolf Tide Plane is a rare place where Wizard-level beasts can be born. It is one of the most precious resources in the entire Wolf Tide Plane. You Xi's rise to become a candidate for the Royal Robe Wizard among the Level 3 Wizards of the Obsidian Throne is largely due to these Dusk Wolves.”

Cyril's face flashed with envy.

As a Level 3 Wizard himself, he also controlled a plane, but in terms of war potential and resource richness, it was only average, far inferior to the Wolf Tide Plane.

A plane that could mass-produce Wizard-level combatants was a treasure that all Wizards dreamed of.

“The Star Alliance is going to have a headache now,” Cyril sighed.

Maeisha recalled something Amy had once said, her eyes flickering, and she said, “That's not necessarily the case.”

“Why, Lady Maeisha?” Cyril asked, puzzled.

Maeisha smiled slightly and shifted her gaze to the sky above the battlefield.

“Just watch.”

As soon as they appeared, the Dusk Wolves roared and charged toward the fleet.

More than two hundred Wizard-level beasts launched their assault, their terrifying momentum darkening the sky.

At that moment, the side walls of the three lead magic ships suddenly opened, revealing dark exits.

Next, squid-like puppets leaped out, waving their tentacles and charging at the wolf pack.

At the same time, graceful maidens leaped from the decks, pausing briefly in the air before streaking like shooting stars toward the wolf pack.

Seeing this, the wizards in the Dusk Wizard Tower frowned.

“What are those? Puppets and Wizards?”

“No, those creatures look identical, they're not human, they're also puppets!”

“Human-shaped puppets, they must have used the Golem Miniaturization Technique.”

“No matter what technique, they can't possibly be a match for the Dusk Wolves.”

A wizard sneered, but before he could finish his sentence, the tentacles of the squid puppets suddenly glowed with dazzling magical light. In the next second, countless spells flooded the Dusk Wolves!

Awooo!

The number of squid puppets was more than twice that of the Dusk Wolves, and if you counted their tentacles, it was dozens of times more.

Even Wizard-level beasts couldn't help but howl in pain as they were hit by dozens of times more spells than they could handle.

By the time they managed to weather this assault, the next wave was already upon them.

A torrent of metal storms suddenly engulfed them!

It was the secret puppet maidens using their magic core!

“Wizard-level puppets!”

An Obsidian Wizard shouted in shock.

The other wizards also changed their expressions.

“So many puppets... all Wizard-level puppets?”

“How is that possible?”

“How does the Star Alliance have the ability and resources to create so many Wizard-level puppets?”

You Xi's face darkened, and he found it hard to believe.

There were over seven hundred puppets in total, coming from a minor Wizard faction in a sealed plane. How could they have created so many Wizard-level puppets?

“...They have some strength, no wonder they dared to defy us!”

You Xi sneered, and seeing the Dusk Wolves being pushed back by the puppet assault, he decisively ordered the Wizard Towers to launch an attack.

High above, the five Wizard Towers stood majestic and immobile, with only the areas near their peaks suddenly glowing with specks of starlight. The light rapidly expanded, eventually transforming into a radiant orb of brilliance like the sun.

In the next second, countless crimson beams shot out from the orb, densely covering the sky as they swept toward the flying magic ships.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The magic ships struck by the crimson beams instantly exploded into fiery balls of light!

In an instant, more than a dozen first and second-level magic ships turned into scrap metal and fell to the ground.

Only the most heavily defended third-level magic ships managed to withstand the crimson beams.

At the same time, the flying magic ships launched a counterattack, firing countless spell beams that rained down on the Wizard Towers like a storm.

The war immediately intensified!

Whether in terms of attack power or defense, the Wizard Towers far surpassed the flying magic ships.

Each Wizard Tower could often destroy two to three magic ships with a single attack.

As a medium-sized Wizard Tower, the Dusk Wizard Tower could destroy seven to eight magic ships with a single attack.

In contrast, the spell beams and magic energy projectiles fired by the flying magic ships were all deflected by the energy fields of the Wizard Towers.

Although they seemed to be at a complete disadvantage, not a single flying magic ship retreated. They continued to encircle the Wizard Towers, relentlessly pouring their firepower onto them.

The damage was minimal, but the frequency was high.

Soon, the energy field of a small Wizard Tower that had been targeted the most began to contract and became unstable.

"Lord, the energy field of the Gray Claw Wizard Tower has less than 15% durability left!"

An Obsidian Wizard said with a grave expression.

You Xi's eyes twitched slightly.

"I underestimated these toys; they still have some use. Order the Gray Claw Wizard Tower to retreat and repair its energy field!"

"Yes, Lord!"

However, before the Gray Claw Wizard Tower could retreat, a rift suddenly opened several hundred meters away, and a Wizard Tower emerged from it.

As soon as it appeared, the top of the Wizard Tower lit up with a blinding light.

In the next instant, countless spell beams shot out, striking the Gray Claw Wizard Tower!

The number of spell beams was far greater than that of any other Wizard Tower present, even surpassing the Dusk Wizard Tower.

With just one hit, the already weakened energy field of the Gray Claw Wizard Tower broke instantly, and the spell beams penetrated the tower, leaving a dense network of shocking craters!

Boom!

The Gray Claw Wizard Tower emitted clouds of smoke with flecks of fire, involuntarily falling toward the ground.

"Damn it!"

You Xi was both shocked and enraged.

He was enraged that the enemy had chosen to ambush the Gray Claw Wizard Tower at its most vulnerable moment.

He was shocked by the sheer power of the enemy's Wizard Tower!

Even with only 15% of its energy field durability left, the Gray Claw Wizard Tower should not have been unable to withstand a single attack.

Moreover, what was the deal with that number of spell beams?

How many spell turrets were installed on that Wizard Tower?

On the other side, Cyril was also taken aback.

"The power of those spell turrets is just too strong, isn't it?"

Maisha's eyes sparkled with interest. "Three hundred improved spell turrets. With so many turrets, I wonder if the energy can sustain it?"

Inside the Dusk Wizard Tower, You Xi, having regained his composure, gave a grim order.

"Focus your fire on that Wizard Tower and destroy it first!"

Thus, the four Wizard Towers adjusted their firepower, changing their target to the Starlight Wizard Tower.

In an instant, countless spell beams struck the Starlight Wizard Tower, but it was like mud into the sea, with no effect.

Instead, the counterattack from the Starlight Wizard Tower reduced the energy field durability of the Blood Fang Wizard Tower by 20%!

"Damn, the firepower of that Wizard Tower is not just small; it's definitely medium-level!"

"Equipping so many spell turrets, did the builder of that Wizard Tower go mad?"

"Not just that, its energy field doesn't seem to be small either."

"Don't panic. Even a medium-sized Wizard Tower can't withstand such a dense barrage for long!"

You Xi calmed everyone with a single sentence, then coldly ordered.

"Blood Fang, Mist Howl, and Night Shadow, activate your Disintegration Cannons. Tower Spirit 1, activate the Plasma Cannon. I want to see how long you can hold out!"

Following You Xi's command, the four Wizard Towers activated their strongest firepower. Three thick, pale gray beams and a bright blue lightning beam hit the Starlight Wizard Tower almost simultaneously!

But the result was no different!

The Starlight Wizard Tower withstood all the attacks without a scratch, only its surface rippling slightly.

"!!!"

Seeing this, You Xi and the others were speechless, their eyes wide with shock.

Sylvil gasped, quickly recovering his composure. "A large-scale Labyrinth Protective Energy Field! No, that's not right. Even at the large-scale level, it shouldn't be able to withstand the concentrated fire of one medium and three small Wizard Towers so easily!"

"Exactly." Maisha's eyes sparkled as she gazed intently at the Starlight Wizard Tower, a hint of admiration in her voice. "Its energy field has been improved, making its defensive capabilities even better than a large-scale Wizard Tower!"

Sylvil was stunned for a moment before his face lit up with amazement.

The Star Alliance's Wizard Tower was clearly at the medium level, not the small level as reported, and it had likely been recently upgraded.

Moreover, its defensive capabilities far exceeded those of a large-scale Wizard Tower!

With the Labyrinth Protective Energy Field, this Wizard Tower was even capable of challenging a large-scale Wizard Tower!

However, it quickly became apparent to Sylvil that the Starlight Wizard Tower's exceptional qualities extended beyond its defenses to its energy reserves as well.

Under normal circumstances, a medium-scale Wizard Tower, equipped with three hundred spell turrets and firing at full power, would run out of energy after two or three rounds of concentrated fire.

A large-scale Wizard Tower could last a bit longer, but the upper limit was around seven or eight rounds.

Yet, the Starlight Wizard Tower had fired ten consecutive rounds, with no signs of its energy reserves depleting!

Its energy storage clearly surpassed that of a large-scale Wizard Tower!

"Even the elemental pool has been improved beyond the large-scale level?"

Sylvil was left in awe.

Given the unique environment of the Starlight Continent, it was truly remarkable that Su Nan could construct such a Wizard Tower.

Previously, the Obsidian Throne's four Wizard Towers had already consumed a significant amount of energy while destroying the magic ships. As a result, their concentrated fire on the Starlight Wizard Tower quickly weakened.

However, the Starlight Wizard Tower's firepower remained undiminished.

Meanwhile, the surviving flying magic ships continued to pour their fire onto the four Wizard Towers.

Before long, following the Gray Claw Wizard Tower, the Blood Fang Wizard Tower's energy field was also breached. It was battered and smoking, falling to the ground after a round of concentrated fire from the Starlight Wizard Tower.

Seeing this, the Obsidian Throne's wizards began to panic.

"Lord, what should we do?" They all turned to You Xi.

You Xi's face was grim, his jaw clenched.

At this point, it was clear to him that the Starlight Wizard Tower's defenses and energy reserves far exceeded the medium level.

Initially, he had believed the Star Alliance only possessed a small-scale Wizard Tower, but it turned out to be an enhanced medium-scale Wizard Tower.

It even surpassed the Dusk Wizard Tower, which he had built with great effort and countless resources!

This was completely beyond his expectations!

You Xi's gaze shifted to the other areas.

Under the overwhelming attack of more than twice the number of Wizard-level puppets, the Dusk Wolves suffered heavy casualties and were on the brink of total annihilation.

On the battlefield below, the black wolves were already at a disadvantage. Suddenly, more than ten giant dragons appeared, flapping their wings and circling the sky, continuously breathing dragonfire and slaughtering the black wolves.

Under such intense attacks, the wolf pack was forced to retreat.

The battle line was steadily advancing toward the forest.

It was clear that if this continued, the black wolves would soon be pushed back into the Wolf Tide Plane.

At that point, the plane invasion would turn into a counterattack by the Starlight Continent against the Wolf Tide Plane!

At this moment, they were undoubtedly at a complete disadvantage.

Should they retreat?

This thought crossed You Xi's mind, causing him great internal struggle.

He had finally secured a chance to advance to the Royal Robe Wizard. If he gave up here, not only would he suffer significant losses, but Lord Wood would also be deeply disappointed in him, making his future prospects of advancing to the Royal Robe Wizard extremely dim.

Just as You Xi was hesitating, a loud boom echoed in his ears. The Mist Howl Wizard Tower was also brought down by the Starlight Wizard Tower!

Out of the five Wizard Towers, only two remained!

"Lord!"

The wizards were visibly shaken and panicked.

You Xi took a deep breath, no longer hesitating. He clenched his teeth and said firmly:

"Retreat!"

The two words seemed to be forced out through gritted teeth.

High above, the remaining Dusk Wolves, as if gone mad, abandoned the touch puppets and secret puppet maidens, turning to charge at the Starlight Wizard Tower.

Seeing this, Sylvil was momentarily stunned. When he noticed the Dusk Wizard Tower and the Night Shadow Wizard Tower retreating, he suddenly understood.

"You Xi is fleeing!"

Buzz!

The Starlight Wizard Tower fired its spell beams, clearing the path of the Dusk Wolves, and then pursued the Dusk and Night Shadow Wizard Towers without hesitation.

Watching this, Maisha's face broke into a faint smile.

The outcome of the battle was clear!

The Star Alliance had won this invasion!

However, the conflict was not over. Another war was about to begin—the defense of the Wolf Tide Plane!

(End of Chapter)

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