Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2796 1533: Winds and Clouds Surging at the Banquet (Part 1)_2

Whether it was the latecomer Hollis II or the Prince of Nothingness, Bruce, they clearly possessed power far exceeding the initial threat of Lak. These individuals are undeniably formidable adversaries!

Moreover, with Peyton preparing for action on the opposing flank, their ranks of elite combatants have swelled to four, each one demonstrating strength that eclipses the last.

The realization caused our camp’s morale, previously quite high, to suffer a dip. One exception was a petite figure in a hood who offered a dismissive snort; naturally, it was Moli. Having just overheard Sina's report—mentioning that this ancient mage claimed to force Tier 1 space warriors to steer clear of him—Moli felt a familiar spirit, as that matched her own approach.

Should an opportunity to engage arise, she was determined to test if the old giant truly lived up to such a reputation.

Beside Moli, Fei'er kept her gaze locked on Leo Ray’s back. Her eyes, filled with stars, mirrored an boundless depth of admiration and reverence. It had to be said, the series of displays by Leo Ray had thoroughly met her expectations.

However, Moli and Fei'er were rare exceptions. Faced with the daunting pressure emanating from those four top-tier powerhouses, even the loyal subordinates who had campaigned under Leo Ray began to bead with sweat.

With the arrival of Hollis II, even the momentum of the standard Tier 6 half-Titan warriors swelled dramatically. Their crushing, mountain-like presence alone was difficult to endure, and that was before considering the two Stone Giant elites who had yet to reveal themselves.

"Half-Titan King, desist with the fear-mongering. Had we been cowards, we would never have stepped foot into this banquet."

Leo Ray remained composed in the face of their threats. He casually pulled up a chair and settled into it, adding, "Besides, your own Prince Mad Axe was just seen brawling with the Stone Giant's Second Elder. What reason do we have to fear such a fractured alliance?"

Leo Ray’s words served to alleviate the tension within our ranks. The Human Emperor spoke with wisdom; although the half-Titans and Stone Giants had joined forces, this partnership was merely temporary. While their numbers were significant, their lack of unity was a vulnerability we could exploit!

"Intriguing. Does this perceived rift between us serve as your greatest hope?"

Hollis II narrowed his aged eyes with scorn. "Do you truly believe the half-Titans and Stone Giants failed to account for that? You are about to be sorely disappointed."

"Haha, the Dome King speaks the truth. Our bond is far from fragile."

A chime of laughter, clear and bell-like, resonated through the hall, signaling the appearance of a graceful figure atop a giant throne positioned near Hollis II.

As the occupant of that massive chair became visible, a ripple of shock moved through the crowd.

It was a stunning human woman. Her radiant, fair skin was adorned with exquisite detail, though it was her warm, bold red lips that commanded the most attention. She was clad in form-fitting silver armor that shimmered, elegantly accentuating her lithe, tall build. While the aesthetic bore similarities to the Stone Giant style, she lacked their characteristic gray pigmentation and hulking proportions.

"We offer our greetings, Clan Leader!"

Peyton and his contingent of Stone Giants dropped to their knees immediately, their faces filled with a reverence as deep as that held by the half-Titans.

"That is the leader of the Stone Giant Clan?!"

Loris stared, his leonine eyes widened in utter disbelief.

"Rainforest Leader, who are you questioning? Your Rainforest Fortress Alliance shares the closest borders with the Stone Giants." Sina looked at Loris, her expression reflecting her own helplessness in the face of the revelation.

"This is truly unexpected."

Leo Ray gave a slight nod, revisiting the intelligence Loris had provided earlier. According to the intel, the Stone Giant Clan Leader had been largely reclusive for centuries, which explained why Loris had never encountered her. However, archives left by his predecessors suggested the leader was supposed to be a brutish female giant, not this human appearing figure.

"Haha, I apologize if my entrance was a bit abrupt."

The beautiful woman reclined lazily on her throne. After waving for the Stone Giants to rise, she spoke with a languid tone, "Well? Are you all truly that stunned?"

"A group of untaught fools. This is our magnificent Stone Giant Clan Leader, Lila!" Peyton coughed softly before quickly introducing her, adding, "To stand in the presence of the great Clan Leader is the honor of your lifetime!"

"Your Majesty, the name is correct, but the discrepancy in her body size is simply too vast," Loris whispered to Leo Ray, ignoring the insults from the other side.

Loris's observation caused ripples of confusion throughout our ranks; everyone wore a puzzled expression.

"If the identity holds, only one explanation remains." Leo Ray looked at the lazy demeanor of the Stone Giant Queen and contemplated, "It appears our opponent is masking their true form."

"Masking their appearance?" Sina was momentarily startled before her face lit up with realization. "Your Majesty, do you suggest they are utilizing transformation artifacts?"

"That is the only logical conclusion."

Leo Ray gave a brief nod before refocusing on Peyton. "The honor of a lifetime? Are you addressing the half-Titans, or us?"

Peyton, who had caused the earlier ruckus with Lak, found himself momentarily silenced, his only response a glare aimed at the instigator, Leo Ray.

"What remarkable eloquence," Lila said, resting a fair chin upon her hand as she observed Leo Ray. "Human Emperor, perhaps you should reflect on yourself. You may find yourself falling before me soon enough."

As soon as her ultimatum hung in the air, another slender shadow emerged, taking a position beside her. This newcomer possessed the appearance of a young human woman but carried a much colder composure, wrapped in violet magic robes that clearly set her apart.

"Greetings, Grand Elder!"

The Second Elder, Peyton, and the rest of the Stone Giants performed a uniform salute, clutching their chests in unison.

"Your Majesty," Loris stepped in, voice hushed, "The figure who just appeared is the Stone Giant Grand Elder, Kira."

"Lora and Kira are sisters, offspring of the previous leader. Both are incredibly secretive. Do not let Kira’s harmless appearance deceive you; she is purportedly the most volatile among the Stone Giants, despite her frame and intelligence deviating from all recorded data."

Before Loris could finish, both females began to emanate a violent wave of energy, far more piercing than the presence of Peyton or Lak. Suddenly, the combined momentum of Hollis II, the Prince, the Clan Leader, the Grand Elder, and their cohorts swept across the hall like a gale. The constant, swirling winds made even sturdy Tier 5 figures like Broy struggle to maintain their footing.

"With the elite half-Titans and Stone Giants now fully revealed, it seems the Human Emperor is destined for calamity." Seeing these legendary figures gathered, Administrator I looked at Leo Ray with a flicker of pity.

After all, the authority and foundations of Hollis II and Lila were leagues beyond half-step Tier 7 combatants like Peyton. When combined with such an overwhelming numerical superiority, how could he survive?

If only the young Human Emperor hadn't clashed with such formidable second-tier powers, perhaps he could have risen elsewhere, but now, only disaster awaited him.

"Is that so? Then let us see who falls first."

Disregarding the pity from Administrator I, Leo Ray straightened his posture, standing resolute at the center of the banquet hall.