Chapter 293: The Decisive Battle, Crisis at the Moonwell

Chapter 293: The Decisive Battle, Crisis at the Moonwell

Up until this moment, no one could have imagined the severity of the crisis facing the Elven race.

Before this day, the city of Koloss had been preparing for the impending crisis, but not a single Elf could have foreseen the magnitude of the threat.

It wasn't just the Elves who were unaware of the gravity of the situation; the humans were equally oblivious.

In fact, the Elves first learned of the impending crisis from the human Summoners.

All information about the crisis came from the mission prompts of human Summoners.

The Elves had considered various possibilities, but Koloss, the crystallization of their civilization's millennia of development, boasted such formidable defenses that they were confident no Demon could breach its walls.

However, what the Elves didn't anticipate was the opening of a Hell Gate within Koloss, through which a Bloodborne Overlord from the Abyss emerged, appearing in the Spatial Corridor.

This location was where the last Moonwell in the Queldore World was situated.

To protect this Moonwell, the Elves had constructed a separate space, concealing the Moonwell within.

With this spatial isolation, the Abyss could not contaminate the Moonwell, providing the Elves with centuries of respite.

Yet now, the entrance to the Moonwell was exposed before the Bloodborne Demons.

The Bloodborne King, who emerged from the Hell Gate, blocked Teres's attack. Four Bloodborne Archmages, surrounded the entrance to the Moonwell, began to decipher the Spatial Gateway.

Streams of crimson energy shot out from the palms of the Bloodborne Archmages, converging in mid-air.

Gradually, within these streams of crimson energy, a faint outline of a Spatial Gateway began to materialize.

"No! Stop them!"

Queen Aureana, witnessing the imminent opening of the Moonwell's passage, braved her injured body and charged forward once more to halt the process.

However, her strength was insufficient, and she was once again knocked away by the crimson tsunami-like energy.

It wasn't just Queen Aureana; Fiona, Eric, and all the Elves in the city rushed forward to prevent the catastrophe, but the number of high-ranking Bloodborne Demons emerging from the Hell Gate continued to grow.

As the Palace District underwent a sudden change, the defenses on the western wall became inadequate, and the recently repaired wall was breached once more.

Throughout the city of Koloss, Bloodborne Demons wreaked havoc.

Many Elves who were not warriors by profession were forced to take up arms against the Demons.

In an instant, the situation took a drastic turn for the worse.

Once the Spatial Gateway to the Moonwell was opened, the Elves would face annihilation.

Teres was well aware of the gravity of the crisis the Elves were facing. He fought with all his might, attempting to defeat the Bloodborne King, but his strength fell short.

Even with Lu Heng's assistance, their combined Wind Dragon Extinction Slash could only hold back the Bloodborne King, preventing him from slaughtering other Elves.

As the Bloodborne Archmages released more and more energy, the Spatial Gateway to the Moonwell became increasingly distinct.

It was a ten-meter-high gateway, and through it, one could already glimpse the scene beyond.

Beyond the gateway, within a vibrant forest, there was a spring surrounded by ice crystals—the last Moonwell in the Queldore World and the lifeline of the Elven race.

With a resounding roar from a Bloodborne Demon, the Spatial Gateway finally opened.

The four Bloodborne Archmages entered the gateway first, and after the Bloodborne King unleashed a Crimson Death Ray, forcing Teres to retreat, he too turned and entered the gateway.

Teres, Queen Aureana, Fiona, and all the high-ranking Elves pursued them, following them through the gateway.

They entered the Moonwell's spatial realm.

This space was vast, akin to a miniature world.

Here, there were lush trees and lively small animals.

However, after the Bloodborne Demons entered, these animals hid in the forest.

Teres and Queen Aureana, cautious after entering the gateway, refrained from launching an attack.

The reason for their restraint was the presence of the Moonwell; the aftermath of their battle with the Bloodborne King could easily destroy it.

Lu Heng and his two companions also entered the Moonwell's space.

After Chen Zi Hang and the others arrived, Lu Heng instructed Chen Zi Hang, "There might be more traitors. You lead your team to guard the entrance and prevent other humans from entering."

The appearance of the Hell Gate in the Palace District indicated that someone had opened this gate here.

Blake Feld, after evacuating the West District, was heading towards the Palace District.

This meant that Blake Feld's mission as a traitor was likely to open the Hell Gate.

However, he didn't succeed and was stopped by Lu Heng along the way.

Blake Feld's status as a traitor didn't rule out the possibility of other traitors.

The Abyss had never ceased its temptations towards humans. Anyone seeking power through shortcuts would succumb to the Abyss's allure and become a traitor.

This Hell Gate was undoubtedly opened by a traitor, but it might not have been a human; it could also be an Elven traitor.

Lu Heng couldn't control the Elves, so he could only manage the humans first to prevent human traitors from further influencing the situation.

"Alright," Chen Zi Hang agreed, leading his team to guard the entrance.

A team of Indian Mystics attempted to enter the gateway, but Chen Zi Hang and his team raised their guns to stop them. "You're not allowed in!"

The Indian Mystics, with their slightly darker skin, became furious. "What right do you have to stop us?"

An argument ensued, growing more intense by the moment.

Following the Indian Mystics, a team of Japanese Mystics arrived, and both sides were on the brink of a physical confrontation.

After all, the secret of the Moonwell's ability to enhance skill levels had spread, and these Mystics saw an opportunity to obtain the Moonwell's water. Greed was evident on their faces.

For many human Mystics, the survival of the Elven race was inconsequential.

Taking advantage of the Elves' demise and the destruction of the Moonwell, they sought to seize the opportunity to enhance their skills with the Moonwell's water.

Lu Heng finally reacted to the argument behind him.

Realizing that Chen Zihang guarding the gate was not a good idea, he turned to Captain Eric and said, "Captain Eric, go and secure the Spatial Gateway. Don't let any other humans through."

Captain Eric also noticed the dispute at the entrance.

For the Elven Race, the only humans they could trust at the moment were Lu Heng's team; all other humans were untrustworthy.

So, he immediately led the Elf Guard to secure the gateway, raising their lances to deter the humans outside and preventing their entry.

When Chen Zihang and others were guarding the gate, the Mystics from Shen Du and Fusang were arrogant and ready to fight.

But after the Elves took over the gate, they dared not force their way in and had to retreat, thinking of other alternatives.

...

At this moment.

The Bloodline King Mogus had already arrived at the Moonwell.

Four Bloodline Clan High Sorcerers were currently breaking down the outer defensive barrier of the Moonwell, the last line of defense the Elves had set up to protect the Moonwell.

Once this barrier was broken, the Moonwell would be exposed to the Bloodborn Demons.

Queen Aureana, enduring her injuries, rushed forward to stop them, "Mogus, stop!"

The ten-meter-tall Bloodline King Mogus had a layer of blood on his body that surged like flames.

He roared with laughter, "The last Moonwell of Queldore, hidden for two hundred years, has finally been found by me."

Queen Aureana looked at the Moonwell behind Mogus with concern in her eyes. If this Moonwell was destroyed, the Elves would have no future.

However, with Bloodline King Mogus already at the Moonwell, if a fight broke out, there was no chance for the Moonwell to escape destruction.

So she could only hope for a negotiation to resolve the crisis, "You can withdraw from here, and we can negotiate. Any terms you want for an exchange are acceptable."

Bloodline King Mogus roared with laughter, "You don't want to negotiate; you just know that the Elves are facing extinction."

Queen Aureana was anxious, never imagining that the Elven Race would face the threat of extinction under her leadership.

Seeing that pleading was ineffective, she gritted her teeth and said, "Even if the Queldore are facing annihilation, I have the power to destroy the Bloodline Clan's territory! The result will only be mutual destruction!"

After all, the Elves had a deep foundation, and if the Moonwell was destroyed, they would surely retaliate with all their might, invading the Bloodline Clan's territory. Even if they couldn't wipe out the Bloodline Clan, it would undoubtedly result in mutual destruction.

Bloodline King Mogus continued to laugh maniacally, "You can try! The Elven Race will be erased from the Queldore World, and this world will be renamed as the territory of my Bloodline Clan."

The characteristic of the Bloodborn Demons was that as long as they didn't die, they could gain strength by bloodsucking.

Once the war between the two sides became a stalemate, the Bloodborn Demons, with their powerful regenerative abilities, could gradually gain the upper hand.

Of course.

Mogus's goal was not simply to destroy the Moonwell but to absorb its spring water.

The spring water of the Moonwell contained the purest energy, and the Bloodborn Demons could also gain power from it.

Since he had already broken into the Moonwell's space, Mogus naturally wanted to maximize his gains.

Behind him, four Bloodline Clan High Sorcerers were casting spells to break down the Moonwell's defensive barrier, and ripples of energy were spreading out in circles.

The defensive barrier was about to be broken.

Queen Aureana knew she couldn't delay any longer, so she had to take action, even if it meant damaging the Moonwell.

She exchanged a glance with Teres, and they attacked together, the Wind Dragon Extinction Slash and Arcane Energy striking out simultaneously.

Bloodline King Mogus unleashed a crimson energy wave, like a tsunami, pushing it out to collide with the Wind Dragon Extinction Slash and Arcane Energy, creating ripples of impact.

Mogus roared with laughter, "You Elves should have been destroyed long ago. If it weren't for Augustus' interference ten years ago, I would have conquered Koloss in that battle."

After Queen Aureana returned, she had already heard a brief report from Fiona and learned about Augustus' betrayal.

Her heart ached, and she couldn't bring herself to believe that her most revered teacher would betray Queldore.

However, all the evidence pointed to Augustus.

Moreover, with the Elves facing such a massive crisis, Augustus' absence seemed to explain everything.

Mogus unleashed a crimson tsunami, pushing back the two of them, and smirked arrogantly, "From the moment Augustus was severely injured, you should have known your end was near."

In the battle ten years ago, Mogus and Augustus both suffered heavy injuries.

Augustus was not only severely wounded but also nearing the end of his lifespan, relying on the Life Tree's sap to prolong his life.

Although Mogus was also severely injured, the Bloodline Clan possessed formidable regenerative abilities.

Through bloodsucking, he had taken ten years to return to his peak.

This time, invading Koloss without Augustus' interference, he was absolutely confident in destroying Queldore.

Even if Augustus appeared now, he was confident he could crush the severely injured Grand Archmage of the Elves.

Mogus had already seen the signs of defeat beneath the seemingly resilient surface of the Elves.

...

With the casting of the four Bloodline Clan High Sorcerers, the defensive barrier around the Moonwell shattered with a loud 'bang.'

Bloodline King Mogus roared, and the spring water from the Moonwell surged out, flowing into his body, merging with the flame-like blood within him.

The energy pressure emanating from his body began to soar.

Teres and Queen Aureana grew more anxious, quickening their attacks, but they couldn't harm Mogus, whose power level was skyrocketing.

Just then.

A spatial fluctuation rippled out from the forest.

The Moonwell's spring water, which had been flowing towards Mogus, suddenly reversed back into the Moonwell.

Immediately, a spatial barrier formed around the Moonwell, preventing the Bloodborn Demons from approaching further.

The four Bloodline Clan High Sorcerers immediately cast spells to break this spatial barrier, but their sorcery energy couldn't budge it.

Bloodline King Mogus felt something and turned to look into the forest, roaring, "Augustus!"

The roar echoed, and everyone present showed expressions of shock.

All eyes turned to the forest.

An Elven Grand Arcanist, Augustus, emerged from the forest, floating gracefully.

Augustus, clad in his arcane robe and holding a Grand Arcane Mage Codex, floated above the Moonwell and waved his hand, creating a spatial wall that isolated Mogus from the Moonwell.

The Elves present saw Augustus and tears welled up in their eyes.

Ten years ago, they had witnessed a battle between Grand Arcanist Augustus and Bloodline King Mogus. The fight was so intense that it shattered space and annihilated energy, leaving both combatants severely injured.

Mogus retreated to his territory and remained in seclusion for a decade before daring to return.

Augustus, however, had also sustained serious injuries in that battle, a secret known only to a few Elven Elders.

As his injuries worsened and his lifespan neared its end, Augustus's condition deteriorated, and he relied on the life tree sap to prolong his life.

After ten years, Bloodline King Mogus learned of the Elves' hidden weakness beneath their glamorous exterior and chose this moment to launch his attack.

He successfully invaded the Moonwell, and victory seemed within reach.

But to everyone's surprise, Augustus appeared again.

Mogus glared at Augustus in mid-air, searching for signs of his injuries, but was astonished to find that Augustus's arcane energy was incredibly powerful, showing no signs of weakness.

However, this might have been an act.

Mogus roared and unleashed a Crimson Death Ray at Augustus, hoping to force him to reveal his true condition.

Augustus raised his Grand Arcane Mage Codex and channeled arcane energy.

The collision of the two energies created ripples of power, distorting the entire space with its terrifying force.

Augustus not only had to battle Mogus but also maintain the Moonwell's defensive barrier, preventing the aftermath of the fight from damaging it.

The battle raged on, reaching an intense climax.

Initially, Teres and Fiona had been concerned that Augustus might have betrayed them.

But seeing him engage Mogus in combat, no further explanation was needed.

Even if Augustus had made a mistake, at this moment, they should join forces to eliminate the Bloodline King.

Teres and Queen Aureana entered the fray, besieging Bloodline King Mogus together.

Despite the three Elven powerhouses having the upper hand, their victory was not imminent due to the unique challenges of the Moonwell's space.

Meanwhile, four Bloodline Archmages and a large number of high-ranking Bloodborn Demons with crimson wings engaged the Elven Guard in fierce combat.

Lu Heng immediately joined the battle, rushing into the fray and hunting down the Bloodborn Demons.

He unleashed his powerful moves—Rift Slash, Dragon Breath Slash, and Wind Dragon Extinction Slash—reaping a heavy toll on the enemy.

The Wind Dragon Extinction Slash created a whirlwind that lifted a Bloodline Archmage into the sky, who then enveloped himself in mystical energy to resist the cutting power of the wind blade.

Lu Heng's eyes flashed with determination, and he executed the Sky Hunter technique, soaring into the sky with his sword and bisecting the Bloodline Archmage.

After mastering the Wind Dragon Extinction Slash, Lu Heng had also been practicing Teres's second ultimate skill, Sky Hunter, in his spare time.

Although he hadn't fully mastered it, he could already unleash a formidable amount of its power.

Combining Wind God Step and Aurora Blade, he successfully defeated the Bloodline Archmage.

[Kill a Bloodline Archmage, absorb 8000 points of energy.]



As Lu Heng joined the battle, the Bloodline forces began to falter.

With one of their Archmages slain, the remaining three quickly joined forces and unleashed the Crimson Blood.

The Crimson Blood surged like a tsunami, sweeping across the Moonwell's space, poisoning all humans and Elves in its path, causing them to retreat or suffer injuries on the ground.

The combined Crimson Blood of the Bloodline Archmages was more terrifying than that of a Lord-rank Bloodborn Demon, covering an extensive area.

Teres, Queen Aureana, and even Augustus in mid-air were enveloped by the Crimson Blood.

However, their high levels allowed them to withstand the Crimson Blood's effects without suffering severe injuries.

The other Elves and humans were not as fortunate and quickly retreated.

Soon, most of the Moonwell's space was engulfed by the Crimson Blood.

Humans and Elves couldn't enter the Crimson Blood to fight, while the Bloodborn Demons thrived within it, even gaining strength by breathing it.

The human and Elven guards withdrew from the Crimson Blood's range, leaving Queen Aureana and Teres to face the onslaught of the Bloodborn Demons.

Despite their strength, they struggled against the overwhelming number of high-ranking Bloodborn Demons and the attacks of Bloodline King Mogus.

If Queen Aureana and Teres retreated from the Crimson Blood, Augustus would be left alone to face Mogus, an unthinkable outcome.

Thus, Teres and Queen Aureana held their ground, fighting within the Crimson Blood.

Fiona, unable to withstand the toxic effects of the Crimson Blood, retreated to the edge, anxiously watching the battle. "What should we do? The Queen can't hold on for much longer."

No one could enter; the Crimson Blood's poison was too strong.

"Leave it to me," Lu Heng said, releasing his divine incarnation and preparing to unleash his most powerful attack.

(End of Chapter)

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