Although the gap has been widened considerably in the past few days, even a ten-meter-tall giant can only crawl through. Unas went to ask the Water Elementals if they could create a bubble that would envelop Bael'Gar, but the answer was, of course, no. The larger the bubble, the harder it is to maintain, and even if it could be created, it would burst immediately.
Submerging Bael'Gar in the sea was not a good idea; the only solution was to divert the flow. Doing so during the most intense period of the battle was risky. Fortunately, the ponds below the dike had sufficient water, and the flow could be restored before the ponds were drained.
Unas ran up and down, explaining to Rendaen and the Water Elemental the importance of letting Bael'Gar go down, and finally reached an agreement after the Dwarf army had all left.
The Water Elemental transport team agreed to temporarily leave the breach open, but if there are signs of water shortages below, they will restore the water supply without considering the potential harm to Bael'Gar.
The two mages and Bael'Gar stood ready by the gap, Water Elementals worked together to redirect the seawater, turning it towards the empty streets of the Residential District.
As soon as the gap was opened, Bael'Gar bent down and rushed down the slope. Angela and Huoye also joined in, shooting out red and blue spells one after another, first freezing and then exploding, shattering the protruding rocks at the edge of the gap that might have been obstacles.
Bael'Gar squeezed and bumped his way across, managing to do so much faster than expected.
Seeing that there was still time, Unas seized the opportunity to lead the Iron Golems and the human troops down the river. Only then did the seawater make a sharp turn in the street and flow back, and the Canal immediately returned to normal. Everything went smoothly, and there was no possibility of the front line running out of water.
The Dwarf army that had come down first was advancing. Darn finally took action himself, leading his personal guard down the dam to join the battle.
The appearance of the Molten Giant and the Iron Golem boosted morale. Rendaen placed great hopes on Bael'Gar; if the Molten Giant could truly persuade his people to rebel, it would undoubtedly be a fatal blow to the enemy.
The Dwarf lord ordered his men to make way for Bael'Gar, and the giant quickly ran to the front. Unas suddenly asked with some concern, "Won't he take this opportunity to escape?"
"Impossible, I can sense him no matter where he runs," Huoye said from the side. "That ancient spell guarantees that he will be my servant for all eternity, and he will never escape my grasp."
Large numbers of Dwarf soldiers, exhausted and retreating, began to appear ahead. They said that the Dwarves had retreated completely and were on the verge of collapse, with only the Boiling Water Elementals struggling to hold them up.
Everyone quickened their pace; if the Water Elemental also collapsed, then all was lost.
Bael'Gar roared excitedly. With his high vantage point and being at the forefront, he could already see several familiar tribesmen, and his roar was a greeting to them.
The former leader's unique sonic signature was immediately recognized, and the Molten Giants who were rampaging against the Dwarves stopped in their tracks, waiting for Bael'Gar to approach.
The two sides communicated in a language as rough as rolling stones, incomprehensible to both. Only Huoye, their master, understood the general meaning and translated, "They have a new leader, no longer submitting to Bael'Gar, but also unwilling to engage in direct conflict with him."
The Molten Giants temporarily ceased their attack, giving the Dwarves a brief respite. They immediately joined forces with the newly arrived reinforcements and stabilized the collapsing battle line.
"Even the Molten Giant has old feelings?" Unas frowned. "What do we do now?"
"I'm leaving it entirely to him to handle; let's see what he does."
Bael'Gar roared to the sky in a continuous and rhythmic manner, and the Molten Giants echoed loudly in response. Soon, it seemed as if all the giants present had joined in, and the entire battlefield was enveloped in a huge, unified roar.
Both sides were stunned by the roar, not knowing what had happened. Huoye said, "He challenged the new leader, and it seems the other party accepted."
The enemy began to retreat, revealing the Flamewaker Island they had previously occupied. A colossal Molten Giant remained alone on the island, raising its fists towards Bael'Gar, seemingly extending an invitation to him.
Besides Unas and his group, the Water Elementals, as the Fire Elementals ' old rivals, were also aware of what had happened. Therefore, the Water Elemental duke, who had always been at the forefront, did not pursue them but instead ordered a retreat, leaving some space for the duel.
After such a long and fierce battle, this is a rare truce, allowing both sides to take a break.
This section of the lava river had completely solidified, so there was no need to worry about being submerged. Bael'Gar strode towards the Flamewaker Island and soon came face to face with the new leader of the Molten Giants.
The difference in their physiques was immediately apparent; Bael'Gar appeared both short and slender next to his opponent, causing everyone to hold their breath in worry for him.
"Magmus, you've grown much stronger. Being Ragnaros's lackey certainly brings plenty of benefits!" Although Bael'Gar looked up at his kinsman, he was in no way inferior in terms of imposing manner.
"You are too arrogant, Bael'Gar," Magmus's voice boomed. "The only consequence of disobeying the Firelord is annihilation. Do you want to see the Molten Giants wiped out?"
"Nonsense!" Bael'Gar roared, "Look at me! I was defeated, almost destroyed, but now I can be reborn, and the Molten Giant race will also be reborn today! Magmus, you are not worthy to be the King of the Molten Giants!"
"Then prove yourself with your tender new body!" Magmus assumed a fighting stance. "I hope you're not as vulnerable as you seem!"
Bael'Gar was furious, but he knew he couldn't win by fighting head-on. His size advantage gave his opponent a decisive edge in hand-to-hand combat. To fight against such a superior opponent, he could only rely on his agility to hold them back first and then look for an opportunity to attack. This was destined to be a long battle.
Instead of charging forward, Bael'Gar circled around his opponent, while Magmus calmly turned his body in place, never revealing his back.
The drawn-out duel was not in line with the fighting style of the Molten Giant, and the giants watching the battle began to clamor. Even if Bael'Gar ultimately won, it was still unknown whether he could convince the crowd.
Unas, growing anxious, asked the two mages, "Is there any way we can secretly help him?"
"As his master, I can slowly transfer energy to him through a mental connection without being detected," Huoye extended his hand to Unas, "Please, my lord, grant me the Crimson Diamond."
When not in use, this energy gem is kept by Unas; his Spatial Bag is arguably the safest place in the world.
"This is just a temporary fix; we all know his energy has reached its limit," Unas handed the gem to Huoye. "Is there any way to strengthen him or weaken our opponent?"