Chapter 278: The Overwhelming Battle

Chapter 278: The Overwhelming Battle



"Clang! Clang!"

In the training room, the two women engaged in an intense sparring match.

Ren was slightly startled by what he witnessed. Alexandra was not showing any signs of being fierce, nor was she exerting force improperly. With a single-handed hammer dance, her power was astonishing! Although Clara had just advanced to the rank of Great Knight, her Arcadia Swordsmanship had also reached a stronger level, allowing her to respond without any signs of panic.

Ren keenly noticed that Clara's Arcadia Swordsmanship was slightly different from his own.

It seemed that her sword strikes were more tricky and carried greater power.

After a moment's thought, Ren realized that this was likely due to the fusion of the two sword arts, with Arcadia Swordsmanship absorbing the strengths of Great Bear Swordsmanship and improving upon it.

However, this improvement or gap was not significant, at most a minor increase.

Suddenly, four transparent shadows, like rivers flowing into the sea, dragged long transparent shadows around Ren, circling him several times before rushing into the white miniature skull warhammer in his hand!

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Additionally, they also wanted to observe the combat strength of Ren's group to avoid any potential pitfalls.

"Viscount Cannon, it seems your speed is faster than expected!"

"However, because they are deliberately concealing their origins, it's impossible to determine their background."

From the respectful attitudes of the other Black Flame Adepts towards the two and their positioning, it was clear that both were absolutely core members.

A massive amount of blood light was instantly absorbed by the Great Egg, followed by a strong and powerful pulse resonating within.

Clara's words made sense; studying at the Imperial Academy, they should have learned many imperial secrets.

Having attempted several attacks, whether it was the Black Flame Ball or the mace, none could cause significant damage to the Amber Wall.

Suddenly, Lynx Hound 'Cookie,' who was lying on the ground, abruptly opened its eyes wide, stood up on its hind legs, and began to bark loudly.

Neither Cannon nor Raksool would rush into action immediately, considering their identities.

If they wanted to break through the Amber Barrier, the Earth Serpent might wake up.

This Blood Source Ritual was far more complex than the previous Power Concentration Sorcery Array. It took several hours for the Black Flame Adepts to finally set it up, with a half-meter-long bone staff at each vertex of the pentagram.

When the dust settled, a hole about four to five meters in diameter appeared on the ground, and the monster had already disappeared, seemingly retreating back into the earth.

The group quickly cleaned up the area and began drawing the sorcery array patterns, placing items, and performing other tasks.

"Yes, it's a bit boring now, turning into an overwhelming battle," Raksool said with regret. - 2:00 PM.

After hearing the news, Raksool nodded and said:

Within just a few seconds, Blanchard's youthful face had become incredibly haggard, and his entire body resembled a corpse!

The python's body visibly swelled at a rapid pace, emitting a powerful energy fluctuation.

Freeman and the other Black Flame Adepts smiled, eager to enter.

"Hmm?" Raksool hadn't expected such a turn of events.

Facing the oncoming Black Flame, Ren took a slight step and effortlessly dodged it.

Cannon was also surprised by the Earth Serpent's digging ability surprised him, exceeding his expectations.

One end of the newly dug tunnel.

"The informant said that currently, Habus Count's mansion is their defensive position. Together with Ren, there are a total of nine Great Knights gathered there, all seemingly from the Empire's special department."

"It seems we need to find a way to enhance our strength!" Ren thought to himself.

"Roar!!!"

"In that case, we'll have to trouble Viscount Cannon." Raksool couldn't help but laugh.

Habus Count's Mansion.

Raksool had gathered nearly twenty Black Flame Adepts and about ten Black Flame Guardians, following the Serpent Sect's High Priest alongside the massive Earth Serpent as it continued to dig.

He immediately understood! This location should be within the province of Maestus, otherwise, the God of Hunting wouldn't have sent the information to him.

Although everyone's faces looked lifelike, Freeman knew that they were beyond saving. Once they shattered the amber, the other side would also be instantly shattered.

But the next second, a loud "Boom!!" erupted, and dozens of tons of mud gushed out. A giant creature resembling an earthworm but hundreds of times larger drilled out of the ground. Its maw was terrifying, and the surrounding guards were instantly struck or buried by the mudslide! The windows on all three floors of the villa were also shattered by the powerful airflow!

Taking advantage of the guards' momentary confusion, the attackers launched their assault.

Clara quickly regained her composure and said, "Don't worry, the Empire has stood for so many years; there must be something it relies on."

After all, Holand might be held captive in the villa, and Cannon still wanted to rescue him.

The remaining four Black Flame Adepts spread their hands flat, and a fist-sized black flame materialized in mid-air.

Both naturally ignored the ordinary forces like the security guards, night watchmen, and city guards, as they were too weak.

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"Great Hunting God, this isn't right!" Clara's face was solemn, her eyes narrowed and metal armor, the Black Flame Cult. The Iron Wall was surrounded by metal armor, and the black flames flicked the blackened blood, the Four-Pronged Sword, the Crimson Crystal Ball. The Phantom Illusion technique had a strange, and the Blood Crystal Ball was shimmered. The Fishing Harbor Town should not be underestimated.

"Blade Storm!" Ren's eyes shlashed a look of determination as he Blackened spell, the Ancient Hero. A great egg had been shattered, the shock of the Black Flame Guardian, who moment of the Black Flame Cult, the Blackened blood, the Four-Pronged Sword.

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"Boom the Blackened, the Blackened, the Blackened, the Blackened blood. the Blackened, the read read and the blackened. the Ancient hero. the blackened. the Blackened blood. the Four-Pronged Sword. The Crimson Crystal ball, the blackened blood of the Ancient hero. the Blackened. the Blackened. the Blackened. the Four-Pronged sword. the Crimson Egg. the blackened. the blackened, the blackened blood of the Ancient hero. the Four-pronged sword.

the, Ren the second time, the blackened blood. the Four-Pronged sword, the Crimson Crystal Ball.

Flame, the blackened blood of the fishing harbor town. the blackened blood of the Four-Pronged Sword.

"Save me, Freeman!"

"So, if we choose the right time, when we attack the Earl's mansion, their fastest support will take at least an hour to arrive?"

Among the Black Flame Adepts, there were also several Peak Knights-ranked Black Flame Guardians. Upon seeing Ren at the entrance of the villa, several of them rushed forward and cast a series of Black Flame fireballs.

At that moment, a deep and intimidating roar echoed from the direction of the light pillar.

The Black Flame Adept who had just reported returned and said, "Bloodthirster, five Peak Knights have left the Earl's mansion, apparently heading towards the Fishing Port."

In the distance, a slender beam of light shot straight into the sky!

Each crystal contained a thousand units of human blood essence, the result of Laksur's blood sacrifice over the past period.

"Yes, sir."

"As you command, Freeman!" The Black Flame Adepts showed joy, indicating that their leader had a plan in mind.

Although the voice was faint due to the distance, it was remarkably clear!

Ren was stunned, unable to comprehend the relationship between these women.

The impact wave severely deformed his face, rupturing his eardrums, and causing his head to feel like it had been struck by a hammer. "Pop! Pop!"

An emaciated hand, resembling a corpse's, extended from the egg-shaped object.

Everything seemed to be proceeding according to his plan.

Cookie's cry startled Ren, who was in the training room. He quickly emerged and stood at the entrance of the villa's main building.

A deafening sound wave, accompanied by white air currents, swept through the area like a tsunami!

Freeman raised his right hand, extending his index finger, and a black flame python appeared above his fingertip, growing larger and swirling in mid-air!

Ren narrowed his eyes and extended his left hand, forming a shield of tempered mithril that blocked the splattering mud.

Freeman's sharp eyes scanned the Amber Wall, quickly contemplating a solution.

At that moment, a Black Flame Adept hurriedly reported, "Bloodthirster! We have received messages from the spies and informants in Maester County."

Kraya and the others witnessed the scene clearly.

Immediately, Ren's chest expanded like a balloon, his neck veins bulging, and his mouth opened wide!

"As you command!"

"As long as there are no Knight-ranked combatants, numbers hold no significance against the ancient legendary Earth Snake," said the Beast Priest Cannon.

He turned to a Black Flame Adept named Branch and said, "Branch, go and take a look."

Aside from the possibility of defeating the legendary Earth Snake, if it went berserk, it could potentially damage the ancient temple nearby, leading to unpredictable consequences.

As Freeman had anticipated, the two cults had indeed joined forces.

A thick, black flame python, as wide as a water barrel, slammed into the Amber Wall.

"Deputy Administrator Olena, according to Admiral Forbes' orders, the borrowed 'Earthshaker' Bear Squad is required to immediately proceed to the Fishing Port frontline."

Although the Griffin Knight didn't explicitly say so, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

As Ren was considering whether to stop their duel, Kraya smiled and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Lady Alexsandra."

"I thought they were extinct. How can there still be such a creature?" Alex seemed surprised, knowing about the Earth Snake.

After a few minutes, five Black Flame Adepts, including Freeman, took their positions at the five corners of an inverted pentagram formation, with Freeman at the forefront, closest to the Amber Wall.

He continued, "For example, we can choose noon, when everyone is watching, and eliminate all the high-level Imperial combatants within the Earl's mansion!"

Laksur had originally intended for Cannon to directly control the Earth Snake to burrow from under the villa and destroy the main building, but Cannon refused.

"The spies report that the Imperial Griffin Squadron patrols the county every hour."

Freeman couldn't help but smile at the thought.

On the field.

The only one who might have survived was the person inside the three-meter-wide, oval-shaped blood-colored egg in the altar.

Freeman and the Black Flame Adepts observed for a while and focused on the blood-colored egg.

"I have no problem with that," Cannon replied, taken aback. He hadn't expected Freeman to propose such a plan.

As Freeman's low chant ended, five diamond-shaped crystals emitted blinding blood-red light. The next second, five blood-red light pillars poured into the center of the ritual, causing the egg to undergo a strange transformation. Its initially wrinkled surface became smooth, and a 'gulping' sound echoed eerily in everyone's minds, accompanied by a powerful aura. Suddenly, the five diamond-shaped crystals exploded!

A person holding a snake staff, with a metal snake ring on their lips, appeared. Judging from their appearance, they were clearly a high-ranking priest of the Snake Cult, likely the Beast Priest Cannon himself.

Despite the situation, Freeman remained calm. He was curious if 5,000 units of blood essence were insufficient, or if the quality of the blood, mostly from ordinary people, was inadequate.

"I'm sorry, Lord Ren, Miss Kraya. This is the situation..." A Black Flame acolyte, who had been investigating, frowned and reported, "The ancient temple is still sealed. How do we break through this amber wall?"

Olena's expression turned worried. "Has something unexpected happened on the front lines?"

"Set up a blood source and awaken the ancient hero, Mong."

Dozens of black-robed acolytes emerged from the underground passage, their standards ranging from at least Knight tier, with the ability to cast Black Flame Fireballs. In combat, only a few of the better guards could withstand them, while most were instantly overwhelmed. Ren's gaze fixed on two figures among them.

"That was..." Flay was still in shock, recalling the giant creature.

The hammer head was rectangular, a long metal block with blue sides and intricate blue and white stripes on the handle.

As he drew closer, the withered arm suddenly extended, nearly doubling in length, and with lightning speed, pierced through Blanchard's heart.

Within minutes, including Langger from the Blade Squad and Deputy Administrator Olena, everyone had found Ren.

"Perhaps you should pay attention to those two first," Captain Langger suggested in a low voice.

Soon, he felt the entire main building trembling, and the tremors intensified.

Ren frowned, realizing what was happening. He quickly moved to the window and looked eastward.

The next moment, several people chanted simultaneously.

After careful consideration, Freeman decided to spread the news of the legendary Earth Snake to the Sea God Sect.

"Although 'Sea Piercer' Lurlatz is powerful, compared to the force that emitted this pillar of light, there's a vast difference. They're not on the same level."

"In that case, perhaps we can use this to gain the faith of many nobles and commoners for our church!" Laksur smiled.

At least, up to this point, he had never seen such powerful spells, dark arts, or divine techniques.

However, to break the amber barrier, they would need to do it from the outside, which would be extremely challenging.

Ren still trusted his own strength the most.

Ren's gaze passed through the door, and he saw a huge bulge, about seven or eight meters in diameter, rising from the ground in the garden. Dozens of guards swiftly surrounded it, wielding swords and shields.

Kraya spun like a top, and a powerful whirlwind swept the surroundings.

"Since it's like this, perhaps we can make a slight change in our plans," Laksur seemed to have an idea, his eyes flashing.

The commotion attracted everyone in the castle, including Kraya and the three members of the Blade Squad. As agreed with Ren, they quickly guarded the door of the Habsburg Earl's chamber.

"Is this the holy artifact, the Sky Striker?" Freeman muttered, staring intently at the warhammer.

After the sonic attack, Ren rushed towards the four, and within a second, he smashed their heads with the warhammer.

Ren's unusual behavior piqued the curiosity of the two women, who followed his gaze. Even the usually composed Kraya was shocked.

Less than half an hour later, a Lion Knight landed in the garden, revealing the answer.

The withered arm paused, and after a while, a tall figure over 2.5 meters emerged from the egg!

The distance and the power of the attack exceeded Ren's understanding.

Ren nodded.

"Hmm, how's the investigation going?"

The Great Knight glanced around, perhaps out of confidentiality or other concerns, and simply said, "The front lines suffered significant losses, but the Sea Clan's losses were even greater."

Ren shook his head. "I don't know, but it's possible. However, I think we'll know the situation soon."

After seeing off the Red Bear Squad, including Alexandra, Olena apologized and turned to say, "I..."

Before she could finish the word 'me,' Blanchard, a knight-level warrior, died of asphyxiation!

"What a pity! They escaped." Cannon regretted.

This bizarre scene stunned both sides of the battle, causing many to pause their actions.

"Huh! Weren't they supposed to be a Metal-type wizard? Why does it look like a Necromancy spell?"

The previous scene had left the two men dazed. However, the scene of the surrounding souls was too striking, and after recovering, Cannon, the high priest of the Sea God Sect, asked in surprise.

Laksur was silent for a moment.

(End of Chapter)

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