Xi Wading's Strength
As soon as he finished speaking, a golden figure rushed out from the Side Gate the base.
It's Alice.
Instead of charging directly into the Fishmen, she took advantage of the moment when Xi Wading was drawing fire from the front to circle around from the side, raising her Thunder Hammer high and exuding a ferocious aura, her target the distant warehouse.
Clearly, Old Morgan had already given her instructions.
The decapitation strike is the core of this battle.
"Boom!"
The warhammer fell, and lightning exploded.
The Fishmen blocking their path were blasted into pieces, their Flesh flying everywhere, and their limbs scattering in all directions.
Without pausing, Alice swung her warhammer, each strike accompanied by a roar of lightning, tearing a bloody path through the monster horde and heading straight for the warehouse.
At the same time, a silver halo spread out from the direction of the base.
It's Mary.
She stood on high, and from her center, a silver halo enveloped the Holy Armor Army and Night Watcher below.
Lu Yuan could feel the halo falling on him; his fatigue subsided, his strength increased, and his reaction speed improved.
[Affected by external boosts, the War Song]
[Trait: Slightly increases Strength, Speed, and Mental Resistance]
Hans also appeared on the high platform on the other side of the base at this moment.
His left arm was still wrapped in bandages, preventing him from wielding the greatsword himself, but he was surrounded by a dozen Hidden Sentry, each armed with Alchemical Heavy Crossbow.
"Aim at those scum!" Hans's voice was hoarse but powerful. "Don't let them get near Alice!"
As soon as he finished speaking, more than a dozen crossbow bolts shot out simultaneously.
Unlike ordinary light crossbows, the heavy crossbow bolts explode with alchemical potions on the arrowheads the moment they hit the Fishmen, spreading blue Flame across the monster's body with a piercing screech.
Long-range firepower, combined with the Holy Armor Army's frontal advance, brought down hordes of Fishmen attempting to flank Alice.
The counterattack has been fully launched.
Lu Yuan stood at the base entrance, watching the battle gradually turn around.
With Mary's support, Alice swept through the enemy lines, while the Night Watcher had been scattered elsewhere began to gather towards the distant warehouse.
That is the hidden stronghold of the Deep Sea Church.
Old Morgan. did not join the fight.
He stood there, his eyes cold, his fingers slowly tracing lines in the air.
Lu Yuan could sense a strange fluctuation emanating from him.
[Energy fluctuation detected, analyzing... Structure Studies]
[Characteristic: By understanding the essential structure of matter, it can be reorganized or enhanced]
[Weaknesses: Long casting time, requires prior planning]
The next moment, the ground near the base suddenly cracked open.
Several dark cannon barrels slowly rose from the ground.
They were entirely black, covered with dense runes, and exuded a dangerous aura.
Lu Yuan counted them.
Six gates.
Old Morgan turned to look at him, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his cloudy eyes.
"Using these things requires a very high level of accuracy, and you have 'Time Bestower,' which makes you very suitable."
Lu Yuan subconsciously reached for the pocket watch in his Pocket Watch.
"If the front lines break down, open fire immediately."
Old Morgan took a crystal from his pocket and handed it to Lu Yuan.
"This is for connecting with Xi Wading; he'll notify you if needed."
"I don't know if those Deep Sea Church guys have any backup plans. I'm worried the decapitation operation might go wrong."
He patted the nearest cannon barrel, his tone unusually wistful.
"These cannon barrels represent years of my accumulated knowledge; don't waste them."
Lu Yuan accepted the crystal and nodded.
Old Morgan briefly taught him how to operate it: simply trigger the rune, and the cannon will fire at the area with the highest concentration of Source of Pollution. The Eerie Transcendence are also considered Contamination, so some caution is advised when using it.
Just then, another crystal in Old Morgan's arms suddenly lit up.
A terrified voice came from the crystal:
"Night Watcher! The inner city is under attack!"
It was the voice of a guard beside the Viscount; his voice was urgent.
"Someone summoned... a huge thing in front of the City Hall!"
"Requesting backup!"
Old Morgan's expression showed no surprise, and even a hint of coldness flashed across it.
"What an idiot, only calling for help when things get out of hand."
Then Old Morgan glanced at the battlefield; things had stabilized somewhat, and a counterattack was underway.
She glanced at Lu Yuan again.
I need to get to the inner city.
He turned his head and shouted:
"Valentin! Lead the team and follow me to the inner city."
At the edge of the battlefield, a dark figure slipped away from the Fishmen.
Valentin's form remained in a semi- Eerification state, covered in black keratin, his signature green eyes gleaming in the Blood Mist.
He licked the black blood from the corner of his mouth and gave an elegant smile.
"Going to the inner city?"
His voice was hoarse and deep, with a hint of amusement.
"It seems that the Viscount has paid the price for his arrogance."
Old Morgan ignored his teasing and turned to look at Lu Yuan.
"There's a watchtower next to the base, go up there." He pointed to a stone tower not far away, "From there you can see the entire warehouse, which will help you assess the battle situation."
Lu Yuan followed his gaze and saw that the watchtower was about three stories high, with a ring of stone on top, making it an excellent observation point.
"Remember to crush those rats, don't let them escape again."
"Xi Wading and Alice will cooperate with you."
"Remember."
Old Morgan paused, his tone solemn.
"If you think the situation is not right, you have the right to open fire directly. This time, we absolutely will not allow those rats from the Deep Sea Church to escape!"
"And I trust your judgment."
After saying that, Old Morgan, along with Valentin and a small squad, disappeared into the night and rain.
Without delay, Lu Yuan quickly climbed the watchtower.
The stone steps were a bit slippery, but he quickly reached the top.
Standing atop the watchtower, the view suddenly opened up.
The entire battlefield was laid out before them: the golden phalanx of the Holy Armor Army was advancing in the front, Alice's lightning flashed on the flanks, and in the distance, the dilapidated warehouse was now surrounded by the Night Watcher's Watch.
The six cannons were right at the foot of the watchtower, and the location of the trigger runes was clearly marked by Old Morgan.
Lu Yuan placed his hand on the rune, his gaze sweeping across the battlefield.
All I could hear were screams and gunshots.
In the distance, towards the inner city, a huge dark shadow loomed in and out of sight through the rain, its height almost level with the city wall.
The entire Grim Port is in chaos.
At the edge of my field of vision, gray and white text danced silently:
[Grim Port Status: 41/50 → 43/50]
Grim's current experience bar has actually increased?
Lu Yuan glanced at the enormous figure that had disappeared into the rain; it seemed the outcome would be decided in this battle.
The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly.
Lu Yuan stood on the Tower Top, taking in everything.
The golden phalanx of the Holy Armor Army advanced steadily, while Alice's lightning flashed on the flanks, and the Hidden Sentry under Hans' command provided long-range suppressive fire with Alchemical Crossbow Bolt.
The three parties cooperated seamlessly, Fishmen's offensive was gradually thwarted.
But what truly shocked Lu Yuan was Xi Wading.
As he watched the battlefield, a change occurred in Xi Wading.
The runes on the golden armor lit up, and the light from the hundred Holy Armor Army soldiers around him converged on him like threads.
That was the power of the military formation.
It all comes down to one person.
Xi Wading's figure grew half a head taller, golden light flowed around him, and the longsword in his hand transformed into a giant golden blade, even longer than himself.
[Legion Arcane Observation: Holy Armor Condensation]
[Special Feature: The power and fighting spirit of all soldiers in the general's formation are concentrated in the commander, granting him a several-fold increase in combat power for a short period of time]
[Weaknesses: Soldiers' combat effectiveness drops significantly during the cohesion period, commanders bear a heavy burden, and the duration is limited]
[Forbidden Studies - Seeker: +1, 4.3/50]
Along with the grayed-out prompts, the long-dormant Forbidden Studies also reappeared.
Lu Yuan also realized that he needed to broaden his knowledge base.