Diana's gaze sharpened, and a soft green glow rose around her as countless ancient elven runes wove together into a shield before her.
"Wall of Life!"
With her low cry, the green shield of light instantly expanded, barely blocking the first wave of attacks. But the tremendous impact made her spit out another mouthful of blood, and her body swayed on the verge of collapse.
She knew Mo Yetuo's power far surpassed hers. A direct clash offered no chance of victory.
Her gaze swept quickly across the battlefield. Though the Gray Elf warriors fought on through bloodshed, they were already retreating steadily before the superior equipment and formidable individual strength of Mo Yetuo's army, suffering heavy casualties.
"Your Majesty!"
An elven general covered in wounds roared, blocking an attack from one of Mo Yetuo's God Generals with his body, only to be cleaved in two by his opponent's axe. His blood stained the earth red.
Diana's heart bled. She drew a deep breath, a trace of resolve flashing through her eyes. The Elf King's Bow in her hands began to emit an unusual light, no longer a gentle green, but a gold tinged with tragic beauty.
"In my name, Diana, I sacrifice my thousand years of cultivation to awaken the Ancient Spirit and protect my homeland!" Her voice rang through heaven and earth as an ancient, desolate aura emanated from her.
Mo Yetuo's expression shifted slightly at the sight. "Fool! You dare use a Forbidden Technique! Stop her!"
Several of Mo Yetuo's Main God Level commanders immediately lunged toward Diana, trying to interrupt her casting.
Diana paid them no heed. Her eyes remained tightly shut as she chanted obscure, ancient incantations.
The golden light on the Elf King's Bow grew ever more intense, as though it would dye the entire