Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2732 1500: Repulsion and Doubt (Part 2)

Boosted by both the Power of Divine Grace and the Power of the Stars, along with the Silver Moon Power that Stone Spirits typically wield, the three Stone Spirits swiftly finished their Power Activation, channeling even greater strength back to Leo Ray.

Once this unique energy—blending the Power of Divine Grace, Silver Moon Power, and Power of the Stars—flowed into him, Leo Ray promptly distributed it among his allies' powerful fighters, making the golden glow surrounding them intensify noticeably, showing they now possessed the ability to resist the "Corrosion."

In that instant, the strikes from our ready combatants overwhelmed the "Corrosion" forces in front like a tidal wave.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Following a barrage of thunderous blasts, the "Corrosion" close to the fortress walls got nearly wiped out, proving the outcome exceptionally effective.

Witnessing this, Leo Ray gave a pleased nod.

Sheila had mentioned that after the Stone Spirits perform Power Activation, the Stone of God bearer can distribute anti-"Corrosion" power to nearby allies as well.

"Lord Brave is mighty!"

As Leo Ray guided our mighty fighters in unleashing their godly might, Old Book and the guarding troops felt their spirits soar, shouting in delight.

Yet, just as the group started to celebrate, a fresh wave of "Corrosion" rushed in thickly, relentlessly assaulting the weakened Barrier Wall.

"Thunder Arc Burst!"

Purple light erupted from Leo Ray as he aimed his magic wand straight at the thickest cluster of "Corrosion."

Everywhere the brilliant thunder struck, the "Corrosion" instantly shattered into gooey puddles, with nearby ones also exploding apart; as the central hub drawing on the three Stone Spirits' energy, Leo Ray's prowess against "Corrosion" surpassed typical fighters by far, amplified further by Sheila, making him the standout star of the group.

Meanwhile, the rest of our allies, like Moli, managed to destroy "Corrosion" only in their immediate reach, yet their efforts outshone those of Old Book and his men by a wide margin.

Among our ranks stood a few vital powerhouses, including Sarah Shawn, Elusa, Gideon Black, Serena Clark, and Stella Clark.

Likewise bearing the Stone of God, these five underlings tapped into the Power of Divine Grace from Leo Ray to trigger Power Activation for Little Illusion, Yoyo, Dazhuang, Little Star, and Little Moon, bolstering our defenses against "Corrosion" even more.

Even with the savage onslaught from the "Corrosion," Leo Ray's team, backed by Old Book and his forces, drove them away like receding waters, vanishing soon into the underground depths.

"Have we finally pushed them back?"

Leo Ray swiped the sweat off his brow, exhaling deeply in relief.

Truth be told, sustaining energy output against the terror of "Corrosion" while unleashing full-force spells drained far more mana than a standard fight.

Once the tension eased, Leo Ray scanned his exhausted comrades, all panting hard, the Stone Spirits included.

"Lord Brave has worked hard!"

Old Book stepped forward beaming, expressing his thanks to Leo Ray: "We owe this victory to you, Your Excellency Lord Brave."

Following Old Book's words, the other defense leaders nodded too, their faces showing deep admiration.

"You're all too kind, City Lord and friends; I vowed earlier to stand with you until help comes."

Leo Ray dismissed it lightly with a wave, then creased his forehead and questioned: "Does every assault from them reach this level?"

"Early in the siege, their pushes weren't this intense, but lately, they've all matched this ferocity."

Old Book let out a soft sigh, replying: "Your timely arrival with the others saved us; without it, disaster would have struck."

At Old Book's statement, everyone in our group sighed in relief too, grateful the summons hadn't come when the city teetered on collapse, which would have spelled worse trouble.

In that light, though this mission hit us suddenly and perilously, it kicked off on a solid note.

While the others relaxed, Leo Ray alone kept his brows knit, pressing on: "Old City Lord, have you held back any key details from us?"

"Oh? What makes you think that, Your Excellency Lord Brave?"

Creases deepened on Old Book's wrinkled face as he looked puzzled, clearly missing Leo Ray's point.

"Let me put it plainly: if our arrival turned the tide, how did you fend off the "Corrosion" assaults before?"

Leo Ray folded his arms and stated directly.

His question hit home, and our fighters caught on quick.

The Lord's spot on—the last clash took everything we had to beat back the foe, and per the Old City Lord, these attacks have been this massive lately, so how did they manage in earlier waves?

"This..."

Old Book and the defense commanders grasped Leo Ray's implication soon enough, falling silent for a beat.

Moments later, Old Book awkwardly dabbed his forehead sweat and admitted: "Frankly, Your Excellency Lord Brave, we've summoned two groups of brave warriors here already."

"I see. So that's the case?"

Leo Ray showed no shock, following up right away: "Where are they now?"

"Come with me, Your Excellency Lord Brave."

Old Book inclined his head and guided them once more.

Back in Observation City's heart through the Teleportation Array, Leo Ray's crew halted near the Great Temple at a lounge area.

There, Old Book gestured to the fresh graves up front, explaining: "They're all here, though their bodies are long gone, and every Stone of God is absent—likely snatched by "Corrosion," since they target them hard as their worst foe."

"That explains the sorrow and despair in the soldiers' eyes toward us; two prior waves of Lords and their warriors have perished here."

Leo Ray dipped his head slightly, his frown deepening.

At this point in time, it's clear the "Corrosion" strikes will ramp up fiercer as things drag on.

Sensing the gravity, Leo Ray probed further: "How exactly did "Corrosion" overcome them?"

"To answer, Your Excellency Lord Brave, the first group chased after beating back a "Corrosion" charge and didn't come back."

Old Book held nothing back now, revealing: "The second lot got hit by "Corrosion" sneaking inside the city, using parasitism and seductive ploys to lure the lead brave warriors away from their Stone of God, then striking when off-guard to devour them entirely, vanishing the Stone of God too."

"But isn't there an Absolute Defense Barrier? How did they get inside?"

Leo Ray's brows tightened further as he demanded.

"They snuck in prior to the siege, in numbers, and despite my thorough sweeps, a few evaded capture."

Old Book shook his head in resignation, answering.

"Still, once parasitized, the victim ought to show clear signs—how did they go unnoticed and get taken?"

Moli pressed her lips, scowling as she followed up.

"Early parasitism hides the signs well, easy to mask, particularly before wiping the host's mind and seizing full control—even the victim might not spot it."

Despair etched deeper into Old Book's aged features as he explained: "So, despite our arsenal of detection and identification tactics for "Corrosion," gaps persist."

Listening, Leo Ray nodded in contemplation.

Their explanation rang true—the White Knight illustrated it perfectly, starting with just a tiny crystal on its forehead.

"Incidentally, Your Excellency Lord Brave, one other matter."

Old Book recalled something and turned to Leo Ray once more.