Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2654: 1460: Fierce Battle and Predicament (Part 2)
The purple glow from the Rolanddel gripped by Leo Ray cut straight through a shielded and armored undead, splitting it in two, before he unleashed a Tier 6 fire-based area spell toward the foes' back lines, igniting a fierce inferno.
Without the Tier 6 scrolls and gear that his elite followers carried, which kept the adversaries firmly in check, things would probably be far grimmer at this point.
Frank shone brightly too, as this quiet and unassuming veteran Dragon-slaying Hero said little during the journey but acted with sharp resolve.
As Grey Elder and Yonir had explained earlier, Frank, being a Necromancer himself, possessed a unique technique that appeared to neutralize Necromancy in a nearby area, stopping the undead from operating as they should.
At the start, Suleiman proved vital, almost holding the line alone, supported by the Magic Fortress built by Crisis and the rest, which kept the undead horde from encircling them.
Yet the enemy's powerhouses, under the Lich Vice Leader's command, soon spotted this weakness and shifted tactics, targeting the aged Dragon-slaying Hero with corrosive magic and distant physical strikes.
For an instant, Frank managed to stay alert despite the onslaught, but the sheer volume of attackers overwhelmed him, breaking his hold on that special technique and letting the foes demolish the Magic Fortress before launching a massive push.
“My apologies, Your Majesty, I can handle ten at once, but their numbers are overwhelming.”
Through magical communication, Frank spoke to Leo Ray with gritted teeth and a sense of defeat: “Still, I'll do everything to draw their focus and strike when I can, keeping them on edge!”
“Thank you, sir.”
A subtle nod came from Leo Ray as a drop of sweat trickled down his brow unnoticed.
The battlefield's reality stood out; even in total inferiority, their defenses held thanks mostly to the stellar efforts from powerhouses like Loris, Sina, and Frank, plus their stockpile of gear and hidden aces.
That said, the undead forces' stamina and fighting prowess far outstripped typical enemies. Draining on like this would only shrink their chances of breaking free even more.
“Haha, they're worn out now—crush their ranks and swallow them whole!”
With his sinister presence expanding, the Lich Vice Leader swung his wand to fire a rotting green ray at Frank, barking orders with haughty glee: “Spare none, wipe them from existence!”
The Lich Vice Leader's shout fired up the other liches, who hammered away at the weary powerhouses on their side without mercy.
Right then, thousands of skeletal brutes surged ahead, waving bone spears while lich-fired bone guns flew thick and fast, building a horrifying wave of pressure.
Though their warriors were battle-hardened, this savage undead swarm sent shivers through everyone. How do you kill enemies who've already met death once?
“Hold firm, keep your spots locked down!”
Several Tier 6 Magic Scrolls flew from Leo Ray's hand, exploding a chunk of the enemy's back ranks and cracking the energy shields of unsuspecting liches, who tumbled with shrieks of pain.
Witnessing Leo Ray's mighty feat, the dipping spirits on their side lifted sharply, fueling a fresh surge as they drove toward the escape route.
“That cursed Human Race Emperor once more.”
While striking at Frank, the Lich Vice Leader directed fellow liches to seal off their advance, a warped grin twisting his features: “So you get to perish for me right now!”
The moment the Lich Vice Leader finished speaking, a surge of deadly hatred soared upward, and seconds later, a massive blade crashed down with brutal killing intent aimed straight at Leo Ray.
“You won't touch the Lord!”
Little Jie jumped forward, summoning the Absolute Defense Barrier's glow to block in front of Leo Ray.
Boom!
A thunderous blast echoed as the heavy sword failed to break the Absolute Defense Barrier outright but riddled it with fractures, leaving the summoner Little Jie ghostly white and struggling to stay upright.
In the first impact that wrecked the Absolute Defense Barrier, Little Jie took a heavy magical rebound, and this latest blow pushed her to the brink of falling apart.
“Take a break now; I'll handle what's left.”
Leo Ray willed it so, reverting Little Jie to the [God’s Stone] form and slipping it safely into his chest pocket.
Next, he swung his longsword to clash against the attacker.
Boom!
Another huge burst of clashing power filled the air, and in the brief opening as the enemy blocked, Leo Ray spotted the ragged crown atop the undead brute.
The icy and domineering vibe pouring from it made Leo Ray crease his forehead a bit.
This fellow's power matched Sina's level, probably hitting Tier 6 Seven Stars, whereas Leo Ray had just entered Tier 6, putting him at a clear disadvantage.
On top of that, the ongoing peril made a direct fight unwise; even going all out to take it down would just scrap one puppet skeleton without shifting the overall fight.
As Leo Ray's frown deepened, the crowned undead's heavy blade warped the air around it, gearing up for another savage roar.
Leo Ray stood ready this round, wrapped in throbbing purple radiance, just managing to sidestep the somewhat lumbering strike before riposting with a swift reverse cut that bounced harmlessly off the enemy's energy shield.
“Truly, a hard nut to break.”
Staring at the barrier-shrouded skeleton, Leo Ray's brows knit even tighter.
Boosted by skills and enhancements, his pace kept up decently, but the gaps in raw power and toughness showed plainly.
While Leo Ray mulled that over, the crowned undead bellowed, radiating vast killing urge as it unleashed a brutal onslaught!
Against the weighty and piercing blade, Leo Ray had no choice but to block and dodge repeatedly with his own sword, and soon his grip buzzed with fatigue, worry mounting inside.
Stuck like this, where would a path to escape come from?
“Lord, let me take on this brute!”
Just then, Xiao Jing, fresh from felling two flanking undead assailants, charged at the crowned undead with blazing energy, their duel locked in balance.
Remember, back when the pact formed, through the “Lord’s Blessing” secret art, Xiao Jing's might had climbed close to Tier 6 Five Stars.
With Leo Ray now at Tier 6, Xiao Jing's power leaped ahead; activating “Lord’s Blessing” pushed her shy of Tier 6 Seven Stars but solid at Tier 6 Six Stars, letting her hold her own against the foe.
“Lord, that odd Stone Spirit just sent a unique message, like it knows a way to get us out!”
Little Jie's bright voice rang in Leo Ray's head after a short breather, full of excitement: “But it seems scared to approach…”
“Then we'll head to them!”
No room for distractions filled Leo Ray's mind as he passed leadership to Sina for now, channeling every ounce of energy to race toward the passage at top speed.
Thanks to his exceptional velocity, outpacing fellow Tier 6 powerhouses, he crossed the messy fray in moments, nearing the passage's mouth.
“Human Race Emperor, forget any sneaky plans!”
Catching Leo Ray's abrupt dash, the Lich Vice Leader, unsure of the aim but wary, took charge personally with others to barricade the way solidly.