123. Critical Situation

I don't know how much time has passed.

The Lightning storm and meteor shower finally dissipated.

Outside the Inner Circle of Green Tree Castle, the white mist completely disappeared, revealing a large number of damaged Inner Circle buildings. Blood seeped from beneath many bricks and stones, representing ordinary people affected by the commotion and unfortunate professionals.

Only the buildings near the White Tower are still barely standing, but their surfaces are riddled with cracks.

Even the aura emanating from the White Tower itself has diminished considerably.

High in the sky.

Moran stood proudly beside Hexus, gazing at the upper levels of the White Tower's Inner Circle: "Contracting defenses? A wise move!"

Looking at the damage on the perimeter, a heavy expression appeared on Ilin's face. "You... you won't succeed today!"

The White Tower, with its tightened defenses and the assistance of several Grand Arcanist, was virtually impregnable against a fifth-tier Legendary.

With the addition of a fifth-tier [Candle Mage], he could easily hold off [Phantom Demon] Hexus.

These two fifth-tier legends received gifts from the Demon by sacrificing the souls and flesh of many people. Once they broke through, they became the strongest among their peers!

Even so, if the delay is too long, by the time Federation reinforcements arrive, it will still not be beneficial.

The foundation of a global superpower is such that, if it is willing to pay the price, it can absolutely erase a fifth-tier legendary or even a sixth-tier mythical professional!

"Don't even think about it!"

Hexus chuckled eerily, "The outer perimeter of the Mist Lock has been completely abandoned, and you and the Tower Spirit Arcane must guard this place, so..."

Snap!

He snapped his fingers, and the crisp sound carried far and wide.

As if receiving some kind of signal, a large number of figures draped in black robes suddenly appeared on the outer perimeter of the Inner Circle.

"Death... is the final destination!"

They celebrated death, together releasing a plume of green smoke.

--Plague Art!

Enveloped in green smoke, the surviving ordinary people and professionals on the periphery clutched their throats and collapsed with bloodshot eyes within seconds.

Some even developed fist-sized black tumors on their bodies, which would suddenly burst open, releasing corrosive liquid onto the ground, accompanied by a large amount of smoke and a loud noise.

Crunch! Crunch!

A large number of Skeleton Warrior were pulled from the soil, their heads, now just bones, shaking, their empty eyes fixed on the direction of the White Tower.

"Black Death Society Death Cultist?!"

High in the sky, Slayden and the others were shocked. "The Ancient Serpent Society joined forces with the Black Death Society?"

The most famous characteristic of Evil God is their Impermanence.

For those who believe in them, killing each other is normal, and sometimes the losses caused are even greater than those caused by the Seven Gods' siege.

This alliance is clearly abnormal!

But at this point, they had no time to think further.

A great battle in the sky is about to break out.

On the ground, numerous members of the Black Death Society, in coordination with the Ancient Serpent Society, gradually breached the Inner Circle, their target being the White Tower!

The Tower Spirit's defenses were being steadily eroded, and it seemed it was about to fall into a desperate situation!

The White Tower, fourth level.

The outside world was resounding with shocks.

Sulu ignored him, staring intently at the bookshelf in front of him.

"In such a terrifying battle, I'd be nothing more than a small fry if I went in... It's safer to stay inside the White Tower... Besides, with two legendary-level powerhouses, plus Beatrice whom I sensed earlier, at least two evil organizations participated in this attack?"

It must be said, Green Tree Castle is simply too eye-catching.

The [Arcanist] lineage, numerous scientific research achievements, and occult knowledge make them prime targets within the Federation.

Previously, with three legendary professionals in charge and the White Tower's Mist Lock protecting it, it was practically foolproof.

But now, the defense has a clear weakness!

"Looking at it this way, the attack on Nia City from the very beginning might have been a trap! A serial killer?"

Sulu's expression turned grave. "But... Beatrice might have come for me!"

Last time, our location was exposed, and we thought the Inner Circle was safe, so we didn't move.

But he forgot one thing: cult members are all lunatics; how could they possibly have any scruples?

"Hopefully, the Chief and the Second-in-Command Chief can return soon."

Sulu glanced around and noticed that there were a few clever people there, all on the fourth floor. They exchanged awkward glances and forced smiles.

"Quick! Where are the professionals? All of you come to provide support!"

A furious voice rang out from beneath the White Tower.

Many Black Deaths besieged the White Tower, but the tower spirit's 'Arcane' power was mostly used to defend against the two legendary professionals high in the sky, which created a vulnerability.

The situation was clearly very critical, and it was time to conscript professionals.

Fortunately, most of the Inner Circle members of the White Tower have several professional levels and are not considered weak.

But the fact that scientists are being sent to the battlefield indicates that the situation is critical.

Sulu reached out and probed the wooden frame, only to find with regret that the White Tower's power was still very strong, and that layer of defense had not been removed.

What are you doing here?

Just then, a professor in a white robe rushed down from the upper floor. "Hurry up and come with me to defend!"

"Yes, sir!"

A few scattered responses came, and one voice exclaimed, "Sulu! What a coincidence!"

"Oh, it's you, Orchi!"

Sulu smiled and discovered that Orchi was also on the fourth floor.

"What are you all standing there for? Come with me!"

The professor who spoke earlier seemed to be very prestigious, surrounded by a terrifying energy field. He summoned the remaining researchers inside the White Tower to the first level to organize defenses.

Arcane Barrier!

"Omniscient Vision!"

He gave a soft shout, and a layer of Arcane light bloomed forth.

Layers of light curtains emerged, illuminating the scene outside the White Tower.

The pale skeleton Warrior, the black-robed figures, and even the strangely shaped Magic Creature were incredibly fearless, breaking through several lines of defense and reaching the vicinity of the White Tower.

Many survivors have fled to the White Tower for refuge, crowding the first-floor public area.

"If you don't want to die, listen to me immediately and prepare for a defensive battle!"

Upon seeing this, the leading [Arcanist] jumped onto a table and shouted, "Spellcasters, prepare your spells! Physical attackers, advance!"

Asking these researchers to go out and fight is asking the impossible. All he hopes for is to organize a defense within the White Tower, resist layer by layer, and minimize losses.

Gazing at the scene of carnage and fierce battle among the professionals within the light screen, Sulu sighed and stepped forward.

His promotion of [Soldier] in the Inner Circle couldn't be hidden from others. After seeing Orchi's somewhat complicated gaze, he felt it was better for him to step forward himself, at least to gain some initiative.

"Very good! I don't ask much of you. Cooperate with me and hold the tower gate! Just hold on for half an hour... no, at most twenty minutes, and the Federation's reinforcements will arrive!"

The leading [Arcanist] spoke quickly.

'The enemy is almost at the White Tower... Although the Green Tree Council and the Tower Spirit's power are being restrained, is the Inner Circle really that weak?'

A hint of suspicion appeared on Sulu's face.

Bang!

Bang! Bang!

Just then, a huge tremor suddenly came from outside!