Augus faced Xitu's questioning with a mocking smile at the corner of his mouth. "You stupid, slow-witted Earth Spirit Clan warrior, you were so slow to realize you'd fallen into a trap. Mana Curse~!"
Before Xitu could react, Augus cast a second spell. "Soul Weakening~!"
The earthy brown glow around Xitu instantly faded under the Mana Curse. This spell threw the magic within the body into disarray, making it impossible to control. Thus, the ever-present earthy brown protective barrier surrounding them was destroyed.
Then Xitu felt his entire body grow weak. Yet even in such circumstances, he immediately counterattacked, thrusting the dagger in his hand straight toward Augus's abdomen.
"Pfft~!"
Augus dodged with all his strength, but the blade still sank thirty centimeters deep. Fortunately, it had not struck a vital spot, and Augus's flying retreat saved his life.
"Damn you, Augus! You want to ambush us with just over a thousand demons?" Xitu roared in humiliation and fury. "Don't forget about the Undead Clan. If you and I fight to the death, the Undead Clan will only benefit."
Augus kept gathering the energy within his body to resist the wound on his abdomen, which was gradually turning golden-gray-white. That was the Earth element's unique petrification magic. If he did not resist it in time, his body would swiftly turn to stone.
"Of course I'm afraid of benefiting the Undead Clan. Unfortunately for you, I've already surrendered to the humans. Now, you'll be facing a human attack." Augus sneered, then turned and fled toward a distant patch of rubble. The other two hundred demons scattered and ran as well.
Xitu looked around in shock, only to discover countless humans emerging from behind the surrounding rubble and atop the city wall behind him. Magic of every color gathered in their hands.