Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2766: 1518: Holding the Line and Curtain Fall

Sheila, persist through anything until the golden dome overhead completely seals shut!

Confronting the surging wave of deadly intent drawing near swiftly, Leo Ray positioned his longsword level across his torso using one hand, simultaneously elevating the Divine Stone Staff with the other. Dazzling torrents of thick thunderlight cascaded from the heavens, constructing a vivid purple magical barrier, and savagely struck at the parasites commanded by the Fishman.

Inside the vibrant purple veil of lightning and thunder, noticeable bolts of electricity crackled throughout, stemming from the fusion of the Quintuple Thunderfall Skill and Thunder Arc Burst via the influence of the Running Thunder Sky Guide.

With Leo Ray becoming ever more adept at employing these thunder-based incantations, bolstered by the Tier 6 Divine Stone Staff's support, he bypassed the need for incantations entirely and managed to blend two spells for partial concurrent execution.

In the midst of the sky brimming with thunderlight, Sheila's delicate fingers clenched her staff firmly, unleashing elemental projectiles in rapid succession like a gatling gun from her wand's direction, crafting an intense volley that likewise rained down on the foes' progression route.

Although the distant strikes from Leo Ray and Sheila possessed considerable power, the adversaries were, in the end, unmatched half-step Seventh-order powerhouses. They dispersed instantaneously like ghosts, with merely the foremost Fishman parasite enduring several hits head-on and getting momentarily repelled by Sheila's elemental shots.

In the span of an eye's flicker, Peter's blade morphed into myriad paths, initially thrusting wildly toward Leo Ray and the brilliantly glowing magic crystal positioned behind him!

Ross!

Against the rival's tempestuous onslaught, Leo Ray's Divine Stone longsword traced an intricate silver mesh, warding off the full assault.

Even though the foe had only lately been infested and exhibited some rigidity in motion, he remained a potent dexterity-based fighter; his velocity was astonishing, sufficient to restrain Leo Ray briefly at minimum.

While Leo Ray clashed intensely with Peter, a pair of fresh parasites flanking from both sides evaded Leo Ray and his companions, heading straight for the magic crystal.

In this pivotal instant, sturdy silhouettes bearing massive shields obstructed the duo's route, revealed as the resplendent golden-armored Holy Judges.

Capitalizing on the enemies' momentary halt in aggression, Leo Ray called forth numerous additional Holy Judges, merging with the survivors to protect the magic crystal's surroundings.

Yet, the golem constructs' pace proved woefully inadequate, unable to match the opponents' rapid movements. In a bind, Leo Ray directed Sheila to intervene, scarcely staving off the threats and preventing any nearer access to the magic crystal for the time being.

Observing Leo Ray and his allies thwarting the onslaught from numerous parasites, Old Book and Curry let out relieved exhales.

With mere seconds left before the full enclosure of the canopy, enduring just a bit longer would ensure that these foolhardy half-step Seventh-order parasites faced severe restrictions, drastically diminishing their prowess!

As optimism flickered anew in Old Book and Curry's minds, a haughty cackle shattered the moment.

Hahaha, let's see who dares halt me anymore!

The final Bearman parasite materialized with a derisive smirk, brandishing a colossal sword, plummeting from the air to slash straight at the exposed magic crystal!

Oh no, failure looms!

Upon beholding this, Old Book and Curry's gazes bulged with frantic powerlessness.

They lingered at a considerable remove from the magic crystal, and right then, even unleashing their utmost in strikes would arrive far too tardily to intercept the descending blade!

As the enormous sword neared, their voices grew ragged, the brief spark of hope in their eyes shifting to overwhelming despondency.

Should the array's core get shattered now, the other anchored nodes would crumble, potentially igniting a violent magical detonation that annihilates all!

Reinstating such an immense Annihilation Array would prove utterly unfeasible, as the enemies would deny our forces another opportunity!

Rest easy, that thing lacks the power to disrupt the array core alone.

In the depths of dejection for the former City Lord and the remaining Divine Stone General, Leo Ray's steady tone reached them through Magic Communication.

With Leo Ray's statement concluding, the inexorable massive sword hovered mere inches from the magic crystal.

Right when the formidable force of the giant blade neared the magic crystal, a luminous, solid yet sheer Defensive Barrier materialized abruptly, interposing itself betwixt them.

Boom!

A thunderous impact resounded as the keen edge of the giant sword smashed ferociously against the robust barrier surface, unleashing a powerful energy blast that raged outward.

Once the energy surge faded, the barrier stood unscathed.

What in the world is this…?!

Beholding the scene, the Bearman parasite and even Book, Curry, and the rest stared in utter astonishment.

Yet shortly after, the first's savage visage contorted in fury, whereas the others erupted in frenzied joy; clearly, it was a safeguard arranged beforehand by the valiant Lord!

As Book and companions surmised, it truly was Leo Ray's prior arrangement.

Upon initially triggering the Extermination Array Scroll, Leo Ray had covertly activated this enhanced Seventh-tier Defense Scroll from Observation City's reserves.