The towering Duke Hydraxis was at the center of the battlefield, surrounded by all the Boiling Water Elemental, forming a large array of white mist that obscured the specific battle situation inside, allowing only an overall impression of steady progress.
Since water vapor has the greatest impact on Fire Elementals, which are purely energy-based creatures, the enemy switched their main forces to Flamewaker, Core Hounds, and Lava Elementals.
The Dwarf Warriors filled the gaps on either side of the Boiling Water Corps, proving equally formidable in their combat, and even more adept at dealing with solid creatures than the Water Elementals.
The three of them observed from behind for a while. Even the most intense battle becomes tiresome after a while. Erigor couldn't hold back any longer and said, "We've seen enough of the battle; let's go back."
"No rush, let's wait a bit longer." Unas waved his hand.
After level 40, the experience required to level up suddenly increases significantly. In just a short while, at least a dozen small glowing dots floated by, but the experience only increased by 1%. It seems that from now on, leveling up will still require me to fight my way through; I can't just coast along.
"What are we waiting for? There won't be any major changes in the near future. What's the point of just standing here and watching?"
Unas gave a sly, knowing smile. "I have my reasons. Just stay put and don't be as restless as a monkey."
Angela chuckled, finding Unas's insult very apt, but Erigor wasn't intimidated by his expression. "Fine! I'll see what kind of bullshit meaning you have."
Unas ignored him, closed his eyes, sat cross-legged, and entered a Meditation posture.
As the number of fallen enemies continued to increase, small points of light converged from all directions. After absorbing dozens of them, Unas finally heard the familiar upgrade music.
Strength +4, Agility +1, Constitution +4, Energy +3, my total attribute points have actually increased to 12! Before, it was always 8. It seems that after level 40, while leveling up becomes more difficult, each level also makes me stronger.
There are many new skills to learn, but none of them are urgently needed right now. After thinking for a moment, Unas used the skill point to upgrade "Divine Storm".
Divine Storm Lv2: An instant-cast Holy Light attack that deals damage equal to 200% of a normal attack to enemies within a 16-meter radius. Divine Storm also heals nearby allies for 50% of the damage dealt.
Compared to Lv1, the attack range is doubled, the attack power is increased by 90%, and the healing effect is increased by 25%, which is quite good. Of course, the consumption of stamina and energy is also increased significantly, but it is still within an acceptable range.
Divine Storm is Unas's second most frequently used skill, and it's incredibly effective at killing enemies. With another major battle looming and hordes of enemies to face, he's chosen to upgrade this area-of-effect (AOE) skill.
The other two were already used to the golden light that occasionally emanated from his body and didn't ask any questions. Unas stood up, stretched his limbs, and felt that fatigue and pain had left him. The increase in his attributes made him feel stronger.
"Let's go back..." Before the words were finished, a rumbling sound came from ahead. Hundreds of black and red stone giants strode forward with huge strides, rushing from afar. The entire battlefield was shaken by their footsteps. The Molten Core Molten Giant army had finally arrived.
Erigor looked at Unas in shock, "You knew they were coming?"
"Of course!" Unas readily admitted, not expecting that something would actually happen, thus covering up the lie he had told earlier.
Angela asked, "How did you know?"
"The great Holy Light gave me this revelation." The Holy Light is a good excuse; you can blame everything on Him.
Angela rolled her eyes, clearly not believing it; the mage wasn't particularly interested in religious matters.
Erigor asked urgently, "What other revelation did the Holy Light give you? Is there any way to deal with them?"
"Just go back and ask Huoye. He's probably the one on our side who knows the Molten Giant best right now."
The arrival of the giants immediately reversed the situation. Duke Hydraxis temporarily withstood the siege of several giants, but the situation was not good for the Dwarves.
The Molten Giants ' War Stomp has a knockback effect; even if you're not directly hit, each stomp can send six or seven Dwarves flying. They are unstoppable for a while, and the Dwarf lines are showing signs of collapse.
The three turned and ran back, quickly returning to the dam to inform the Dwarf lord of the giant army's arrival.
"Besides increasing troop numbers, I can't think of any other way... Dahn's heart is tightening; it seems the rotation tactic must be abandoned." What suggestions do you have?
The three men looked at each other, none of them having a good solution. Just then, the Dwarf scout brought the latest battle report, which contained only four words: "The front line is in critical condition!"
Rendaen immediately sent men up to gather the resting troops, including the human army of Unas. The three of them and the messenger rode the bubble back to the gap.
They hurriedly found Huoye, who was resting in Meditation, and explained the situation to him. Unas asked, "Do you know what the Molten Giant's weakness is?"
"These... aside from being afraid of water, they have almost no weaknesses. The only way to defeat them is through brute force," the three were feeling disappointed when Huoye changed the subject, "But maybe I have a simple way to deal with them."
"What method?" everyone asked in unison.
"I have examined Bael'Gar's memories. Long ago, he was the leader of the Molten Giants. After being defeated by the Firelord, he fell into the hands of Thaurissan. Most of the Molten Giants below should have been his subordinates."
Everyone was pleasantly surprised to hear this news, but Unas calmly asked, "You said it happened a long time ago. Will the current Molten Giants still submit to him?"
The group approached Bael'Gar with this question in mind. After exchanging words with the Huoye, Bael'Gar confidently roared, "The Molten Giants have only one leader. I am the first and only King of the Molten Giants!"
Huoye wasn't so optimistic. "The Molten Giant values strength above all else. You've only just begun your evolution; how can you possibly command respect?"
"The body of Thaurissan that I fused with is composed of the finest obsidian, and the energy my master infused into me is extremely pure. Therefore, although it is only the initial stage of evolution, my strength is no less than that of any other Molten Giant." Bael'Gar remained confident.
"Even if you are the strongest, the Firelord has enslaved your people for so long that they may not even have the will to resist."
"My people will not willingly be enslaved. The Molten Giants pursue continuous evolution to obtain limitless power and energy; how could they willingly be suppressed?" Bael'Gar waved his arms, as if impatient. "Let me face my people! I cannot wait to liberate them from the enslavement of the Firelord!"
Huoye turned his head. "What do you guys think?"
"Saying more is useless, we'll know once we try," Unas said, pointing to the gap that was almost blocked by the Canal. "Let's think about how to get him down there."