With such terrifying durability and dual resistances, coupled with the Void Counterattack mechanism, Zong Shen would inevitably suffer if he tried to force his way through the Runic Gate.
So at this point, brute force was the inferior option; outsmarting it was the superior one.
Zong Shen was in no hurry. He had already prepared himself to spend several days clearing out the Mine.
He first took out several [Magic-Energy Thermal Orbs] and placed them around the area to dispel the chill, preparing for battle at any moment. Then, he took out several [Smoke Bombs (Blue)] and [Taunting Stakes (Purple)] to deal with whatever might await them once the sealed gate opened.
Considering that the coming battle would likely turn into a king-versus-king, troops-versus-troops situation, Zong Shen specifically instructed the accompanying Warriors to remain on high alert and act according to the circumstances.
At the same time, he had the other [Tier 6 Ancient Treant Thorn Javelin Thrower (Bloodline Awakening): Greta] prepare to activate [Deer Spirit Transformation], ready to provide him with a second wave of enhancement at any time.
By the time all preparations were complete, half an hour had already passed, and the temperature deep within the Mine had risen slightly.
The icy passage behind them had melted considerably as well. The sound of dripping water echoed everywhere, like an endless rainy season.
Zong Shen had the Warriors retreat behind the passage before taking out the damaged Silvermoon insignia.
The moment he took out the insignia, half of Silvermoon Prince Ansel's soul drifted out.
"This is the aura of the Sealed Land. Powerful Chosen One, you have reached the depths of the West Mining Area..."
"But... are you truly going to face Dreadlord Balnaha?"
Ansel's remnant soul emitted a ripple of soul energy as it asked once again.