Chapter 518
His blown-off right hand was slowly growing back; he held a spear in his left hand and a hunting rifle in his mouth, and fought his way from the mountainside to the foot of the mountain.
His body was covered in wounds, like a house on the verge of collapse, ready to crumble at the slightest kick, but his gaze remained unchanged from beginning to end.
Calm, decisive, efficient, and resolute.
Their eyes met, and this man had left countless pursuers behind, charging towards the Incandescence high wall, towards him. At the same time, the war commander led a thousand ragged men in a charge.
They actually wanted to kill the general, seize the flag, and turn defeat into victory?
Morgas looked at the tens of thousands of Sea Demons in front of him, raised his right foot, then looked at the knight who had pierced through a thousand-man squad and made the demons flee in terror, and his foot landed back in place.
Its momentum was like a madman, unstoppable.
He was terrified.
Chapter Thirteen: The Great War Begins
Seven spires remain, like seven oil lamps flickering in the wind, ready to go out at any moment.
Despite the howling wind, the lamp not only didn't go out, but instead twisted into a single rope and launched a counterattack, its relentless momentum unstoppable.
Morgas did not make a move, and of course he would not admit that he was frightened by a group of remnants. Even if he only needed to entangle the enemy and wait for Sea Rock and the other great demons to attack, he could win. But at this moment, no one could do the word "entangle".
I can't die, and they're useless now.
Morgas glanced at Yuuki, who had pierced through yet another thousand-man squad and torn the Yuki Abyss Grade in two by its throat, then looked at Moresa and the others behind him who were completely dumbfounded.
Needless to say, these idiots who last made a move thousands of years ago will scatter like birds and beasts as soon as that person rushes in.
"Let's retreat."
"Huh? But Abyss Fortress hasn't been taken yet."
If you had fought alongside the Sea Demon, you would have taken it down long ago.
Morgas took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said coldly, "It's pointless now. The city still needs to be cleared, and 'God of Gladiators' Isaac and the others will be arriving soon. If we don't leave now, even if we breach the city, we'll suffer heavy losses."
Suspicious glances came from all around. Within the Abyss Grade barrier, no information could be transmitted out, so how did He know about the movements of the City of Gods?
But as Morgas said, there was no point in continuing the fight. They wanted to kill people to silence them, and that was impossible to do. Once reinforcements arrived, none of the Sea Demon scattered throughout the city would be able to escape.
"Let's retreat. A botched opening act won't affect the overall situation. If the Sea Demon suffer too many losses, we won't be able to fight against the Divine Race."
How can they not affect the overall situation? This is enough to show that the dragons are being scapegoated. If the dragons don't fight to the death with the Divine Race, how can they reap the benefits?
The crowd was puzzled, but seeing that the enemy had already reached the city Yuki, they couldn't care less. If they didn't leave now, they would all die here.
"But how can we retreat? Those Sea Demon are already on a rampage."
"I told you to retreat. As for them, I was prepared." Morgas was clearly mentally prepared for defeat, and without further ado, he took out the Ocean Key.
Miracle. The Gate of Space.
A magnificent gate unfolded above Abyss Fortress. Yuki raised his head, his eyes gleaming as he looked at the dark gate, speculating, when suddenly the gate opened.
Inside, there is a darkness even greater than the night; a single glance can corrode one's spirit.
Abyss Grade?
A surge of murderous intent and languid weariness rose within him. He quickly lowered his head, took a sip of Quiet Dew, and as his emotions calmed slightly, he saw countless golden chains extending from inside the door.
What is this doing?
Thousands upon thousands of chains swept across the city, and everyone scrambled to defend themselves, only to discover that the chains were not aimed at them, but rather at binding the rampaging Sea Demon.
"Trying to run!?" Yuki understood now. Sea Demon rarely had any rationality, so calling for a retreat was impossible; the only option was to bind them all and take them away.
But he didn't chase after it. The Abyss Grade looked very dangerous, and it was impossible to chase it into the doorway. Besides, he didn't have many skills left.
Without the senior student, there's no way to cool down quickly. Of course, Yuuki isn't just Yuki; if Morgas really dares to come, there's a 50% chance of taking him down.
"Don't chase them, it's Isaac and the others who have arrived. This Morgas is a man of character; once he realizes he can't achieve his goal, he doesn't hesitate to act decisively." Yuki reached out to stop the War Commander, and with that one gesture, a thousand battle-hardened warriors stopped in unison, as if they had heard Oracle.
"I was just scaring them. They should be grateful they let me go with this much strength." Dias gasped for breath, then suddenly realized something. "Wait, you notified my idiot son!?"
"Nonsense, without reinforcements, do you really think I have three heads and six arms? Or that we're so close that I'd die with you?" Yuki cursed. This was a prerequisite for participating in the war; his senior was still waiting for him to return. He could take risks and be loyal, but he absolutely could not send himself to his death.
The reinforcements had been arranged long ago. Mebius would be responsible for sending the signal. Isaac was too eager to save his home to care about anything else. The Sky God could either tear off the mask and kill him, or he could only watch him leave.
However, their swift retreat suggests they had intelligence.
Yuki frowned. There was a lot to uncover in this battle. Morgas wouldn't explain, nor would he make threats like a villain. He just gave himself a deep look, then turned and disappeared inside.
They ran decisively, without any hesitation.
Countless chains seemed to drape the Abyss Fortress in a golden veil, but upon closer inspection, they were chilling, for each chain bound a Sea Demon that had gone mad and was hacking at the air, with the Roar of Sea Rock audible within.
"Fight me! Fight me!!"
Yuki couldn't be bothered with him. If you want to fight so badly, why don't you come down and fight me one-on-one? Do you want me to take on your whole group by myself?
The giant gate slowly closed, the pitch-black space crumbled inch by inch, and bright sunlight shone down, filling every cell with exhaustion.
Before Yuki could fully relax, a large hand landed on his shoulder, making the burly war commander appear somewhat petite and dependent.
"Damn it, falling into the sea now would be too embarrassing."
I'm exhausted too.
Yuki rolled his eyes, knowing that Dias was exhausted and could only forcefully maintain his energy to stay in the air, slowly looking around.
The Wall of Sighs was riddled with cracks, and there was hardly any room to step on its top. The soldiers were covered in wounds, and the walls were piled high with corpses.
Looking further ahead, Abyss Fortress had been completely razed to the ground; not a single intact building could be found in the entire city, only a dense array of craters resembling the surface of the moon.
The embers were still burning, and the temple square was another huge pile of corpses. Elfi's phalanx was almost completely wiped out, and they didn't even have the strength to fly over.
Inside and outside the city, there was a deathly silence. There was no laughter, no wailing. They just stared at each other blankly. This was normal; it was a state of bewilderment, like survivors of a catastrophe.
Yuki, however, was more lucid than ever, until several black dots appeared in the sky, rushing frantically toward him.
Isaac has arrived; the chances of the enemy launching a counterattack are very low.
Yuki then released his grip, dispelling the Reinforcement Magecraft. The spear shattered into powder in his palm, and he found himself unable to move even a single finger.
"Hey, shouldn't you say something?"
"No, I don't have the strength to speak."
Yuki turned his head and found Zhan Shuai almost asleep on his shoulder, with a bloody hole the size of a washbasin in his chest. Fortunately, the blood that flowed out congealed in the air.
"Hey, are you dead? There's still so much to do."
"If you don't bring Elfi here soon, I'm really dead."
Yuki shook his head, looked at the destroyed city, the lifeless soldiers, and the bewildered gods, and slowly raised his right hand.
After a bloody battle, all Transcendental Grade senses were withdrawn, but Yuki could feel the gazes of the entire city following the movement of his hand, Incandescence like fire as he clenched his fist.
"Victory!"
In an instant, the deathly silence was broken by cheers, and the sound of spears and shields clashing filled the air.
The most Incandescence human emotions surge forth, bringing a feeling that Yuki found quite familiar.
At that moment, he was like a god!
[Player Yuki, defeated the Sea Demon Shatterwave, reward: 1 Specialization Point]
[Player Yuki, defeated the Sea Demon Ghost Wreck, reward: 2 Specialization Points]
[Player Yuki, you have eliminated 500 Sea Demon. Reward: 2 enhancement points]
[Player Yuki, you have eliminated 1300 Sea Demon, reward: 4 enhancement points]
[Player Yuki, your Abyss Fortress reputation has reached 'Godlike', reward 2 Specialization Points]
After the great battle, there was a constant murmur, like a screen being flooded with messages. Yuki sat on a broken pillar, listening quietly with an indifferent expression.
This was his first time playing a hack-and-slash game. After so many battles, he was more used to attacking enemy leaders and using the Night Furnace's properties to kill them one-on-one, and he was never too lazy to waste his energy on that.
To put it bluntly, it's still a matter of returns versus risks. Quantitative changes eventually lead to qualitative changes. If it weren't for the fact that his Epic Metamorphosis makes him good at waging a protracted war, it would be very difficult for stronger players of the same level to come.
Fighting an army alone is extremely dangerous; a stray bullet or some other accident will always kill you, and the rewards aren't high. The Reincarnation Game isn't stupid; the difference in strength between the two sides is too great, so why would they let you mow down enemies?
Take Yuki for example. With an Epic Tier III rating, he can easily defeat Transcendental Grade or even extraordinary level minions. Aside from a few factions like the 'War Orphans,' most Epic players would rather get a Causality-level item than carry a few nukes.
But emotionally speaking--
"Mowing down enemies is fucking awesome!"
Yuki cracked his knuckles; not long ago, he had used these very hands to tear apart thousands of Sea Demons, kill several great demons, and force back all the demons. Isaac and the like were merely the last straw that broke the camel's back.
Kill, kill until the enemy's confidence wavers, kill, kill until the enemy trembles with fear.
The price I paid was that I've now gained attention and become a target.
The Yuki doesn't like to show off is because the best way for a cunning strategist is to be completely invisible and then jump out at the crucial moment to give the enemy a big surprise.
But now even pigs are wary of him, so it's harder to pretend to be weak and prey on others.
"Fortunately, Mebius is still lurking in the shadows. The God of the Sky knows that players are generally hostile, so he will be less wary of her, which is a way of compensating for the loss."
New information has been sent back: the City of Gods has been unsealed, but the situation is even more perplexing.
The powerful Demon-Hunting Army did not come out to Righteous Execution, nor did they send anyone to offer their condolences, as if the Battle of Abyss Fortress had never happened.
Each pantheon prayed to its chief deity, hoping for guidance on the future, but as before, there was no response. The ruling sky god also offered no explanation, only stating that everything was as usual.
How could everything be normal?
Abyss Fortress suffered heavy losses and was nearly massacred. This last veil of pretense has been torn away, and war is only a matter of time.
"You're really something, single-handedly repelling the Sea Demon, making things a bit awkward for both sides, as if they've torn off their mask, but not completely, there's still room for maneuver." Mebius's voice was pleasant, admiring Yuki's bravery, though his tone carried a hint of sarcasm:
"My hero, you must have had a great haul this time! Is there anything you can share with me?"
"Come on, I don't want to show off. The points I've earned are just so-so. At our level, reward points are important, but not that important." Yuki spoke the truth; he preferred Godslaying.
Whether it's Jade or Mithius, the rules of plundering that enhance existing skills are rare and hard to come by. Once you reach Epic level and above, it's not about who has more skills, but who is more specialized.
"You deserve credit for this; I'll make it up to you when I return."
Considering that Mebius had made a great contribution this time, Yuki still had to compensate her. If she hadn't made contact with Isaac, Yuki wouldn't have dared to participate in the war.
"Would one vial of blood be enough?" the woman asked excitedly.
"You don't want this, my blood will be linked to 'Taiyi,' and the Judge will soon be after you. Do you want to drag the entire 'Savior' down with you?"
The communicator was silent for a moment, then a sharp voice rang out.
"Then I helped for nothing!"
"I won't let you work for nothing. You can think of other compensation. Alright, now you can lie low in peace. Right now, you, Kalpas, and I belong to three different camps, and we've already gained the upper hand."
Yuki cut off communications, and it has to be said that Mebius is very useful. She is now playing the role of a loyal dog, not getting involved in the affairs of City of Gods, and focusing on killing other players.
That was a huge help. This dungeon is very difficult and unpredictable; Yuki simply doesn't have the energy to deal with the remaining players.
He stood up and saw a group of people approaching from afar. While the Yuki was resting, the Abyss Fortress was bustling with activity.
Searching for Survivors, fortifying city defenses, and reporting to the gods—everything was troublesome. Fortunately, the underground network had enough supplies. Rebuilding the city was out of the question, but at least they wouldn't go hungry.
No one bothered Yuki. As an outsider, he had already done enough. At first, Yuki wanted to help clear the ruins, but he kept returning the greetings until his neck ached, so he had to return to the temple ruins to rest.
Two days passed, and Zhan Shuai, having finally managed to free up some time, came to see him.
"Are you out of your mind, still drinking?" Yuki Dias's fierce glare, Yuuki snatched the wine flask from Diaz and took a sip himself. "So, any last words you want to say?"
The war commander was wrapped in thick bandages and walked with a limp. He had been snatched back from the hands of the god of the underworld by his own wife.
"Damn it, I was going to give it to you to drink, didn't you see the girl watching? If I dared to take a sip, I'd be beaten to death when I got back." Dias cursed, then his eyes darted around, "But you're right, I don't have much time left."
"Real?"
"Nonsense, no matter how strong I am, I'm still human. Such a serious injury would shorten my lifespan."
"Then why are you still smiling?"
"I have the most beautiful wife in Abyss Fortress, a son who has become a god, and I've drunk my fill of the strongest and most delicious wine. Why should I wait with a long face for the summons of the god of the underworld?" Zhan Shuai was very open-minded. Seeing that Yuki's expression was not good, he patted him again.
"Alright, everyone has to die eventually. If I didn't want to die, I would have gone to participate in the trial long ago. Besides, I have a close friend now, so it doesn't matter if I die now."