"Yes, sir." Ribery didn't ask any more questions. He had almost blind trust in Sun Fei. He and Shevchenko immediately accepted the order and withdrew to begin preparing for the ambush.
Sun Fei watched the two figures disappear and nodded.
Neither Shevchenko nor Ribery were subjects of Chambord City, but Sun Fei held these two upright and resourceful imperial officers in high regard and harbored intentions to cultivate them. That night, Sun Fei infiltrated the enemy camp and, by chance, discovered some secret supply routes of the Ajax people. He also learned that a batch of military rations would arrive before sunset the next day. Therefore, Sun Fei gave this opportunity to the two men to earn merit, hoping to write a significant mark on their military achievements so that, according to the Imperial Military Department's rewards, both of them would have the possibility of further promotion.
Although Sun Fei knew that he could complete the task of burning grain by himself, this was a war between two empires, and he couldn't do it all by himself.
He then arranged some routine city defense measures, entrusting the defense of Twin Flag City to the Four Heavenly Kings and Čech and a few others.
Then Sun Fei ordered his men to guard the main hall of the western city gate, and then opened Teleport, entering the world of Diablo.
Because he spent almost the entire night searching through the documents in the city lord's mansion for information about the underground waters, Sun Fei hadn't had time to use game time to kill monsters and level up.
The Diablo World.
The Ancients' Way leads to Mount Arreat Nihlathak's Temple.
"So, the army can reach within sixty li of Twin Flag City by tomorrow?" Sun Fei asked as they walked.
"That's what the strategist Arjen said. He's considering whether to send a skilled warrior to break through the Ajax encirclement and ask Alexander for his instructions on the next step for the army: should they charge directly into the camp or encamp outside the city?" The cold wind ruffled Elena's fiery red hair, like a blazing flame.
As the Valkyrie briefed Sun Fei on the situation of the [ Wolf Fang Legion ] army, she repeatedly vibrated her bowstring, and a series of arrows shot out like raindrops, piercing the heart of a high-level demon [ Stygian Harlot ] who was charging from afar and whose appearance resembled a beautiful woman with demonic wings on its back, killing it instantly.
Click!
With One Sword stroke, Sun Fei cleaved a high-level demon [ Slayer ] in two. He rushed forward a few steps and asked, "How's the teamwork between the various squads improving?"
"According to Military Advisor Arjen, military orders can basically be carried out smoothly. However, a few vassal states have never really obeyed Military Advisor Arjen's orders. If it weren't for Lady Xindi, Lady Reyes, and others doing their best to maintain the military advisor's prestige, they probably would have already gone their own way."
Elena didn't say much; in just a few words, she clearly explained the situation in the army.
"This was to be expected. After all, Arjen doesn't have a title bestowed by the Empire and isn't recognized by it. How could those arrogant King be willing to obey him? If I hadn't repeatedly given orders before I left, these unruly nobles of vassal states would probably have already turned on us... Now I only need the soldiers in the army to cooperate in battle. As for the nobles, hmph, I have plenty of ways to deal with them."
Sun Fei strode forward and slew several demons in succession, and the earth was immediately filled with wails and blood. He was already considering whether it was necessary to stage another demonstration.
More than thirty minutes later.
" Elena, be careful, we're almost at the Mount Arreat, where three powerful divine warriors guard it."
Sun Fei gave a careful warning, and the two finally found the entrance to Arreat in the [ Ancients' Way ].
This mission, titled " Rescue in the Passage," was given to the old heavy cavalry commander, Qual-Kehk, in Harrogath City.
In the previous quest [ Betrayal of Harrogath ], Sun Fei killed Elder Nihlathak, who had betrayed the Barbarian race and fallen into evil. However, the ancient relic had already been handed over to the super boss demon Baal by Nihlathak. Relying on this ancient relic, Baal safely passed through the top of Mount Arreat. Therefore, Sun Fei must directly prevent Baal from destroying the world in the [ Nihlathak's Temple ] located on the Mount Arreat.
However, to enter Nihlathak's Temple, Sun Fei must first undergo an extremely difficult test.
On the path to Nihlathak's Temple lies an ancient altar, guarded by three powerful Barbarian warriors. They remain in statue form, and anyone attempting to pass through this Nihlathak's Temple will be transformed into an invincible warrior. Only by defeating these three incredibly strong ancient Barbarian Warrior can one enter Nihlathak's Temple.
"We must be careful. These three ancient Barbarian heroes are incredibly powerful. If it weren't for the ancient artifact, Baal would probably have perished here."
Sun Fei repeatedly reminded Elena, because this was indeed a very difficult test. He remembered Sun Fei countless times here when playing computer games in his previous life, having to run back and forth between his corpse and his body, a memory etched in his mind.
Seeing Sun Fei's serious instructions, Elena nodded to indicate that she understood.
Stepping into the tunnel entrance, after walking for a few minutes, the scene changed, and the two finally arrived at the Mount Arreat. Before they could even take in the surrounding scenery, a loud crash was heard, and the tunnel they had come from collapsed behind them, cutting off their retreat.
Sun Fei's expression was solemn. He took a step forward and stood protectively in front of Elena.
Before me lay a vast, white world of ice and snow, with goose-feather snowflakes drifting down the mountaintop. This place resembled a stone plaza, its edge a sheer cliff, shrouded in white mist and ethereal vapors, with howling winds. The Harrogath City, no bigger than an ant, could be faintly seen below, demonstrating just how towering this sacred mountain of the Barbarian truly was.
In the distance from the plaza stands a massive waterfall that has been completely frozen in time.
This frozen waterfall cascades down from the high clouds, with one section reaching straight into the sky before disappearing into the clouds, its top invisible.
The waterfall plunges three thousand feet, majestic and awe-inspiring.
At the far end of the plaza, a corner of a magnificent tomb faintly emerges from the frozen waterfall, resembling an ancient, frozen city. The exposed golden walls are filled with mystery and vicissitudes. This is the [ Nihlathak's Temple ], also known as the [ Worldstone Keep ]. The super boss, the demon Baal, has entered it, preparing to destroy the world. Unfortunately, the entrance is currently sealed by a black steel gate, preventing entry.
Sun Fei's gaze finally settled on the center of the square.
The square is surrounded by rows of towering stone pillars and tower-shaped buildings, each a hundred meters high, arranged in a regular pattern. These buildings are carved with scenes of ancient Barbarian fighting against demons from the underworld, exuding a profound sense of history and solemnity.
In the very center of the square, three life-size, lifelike golden statues are particularly eye-catching.
Even from a distance, Sun Fei could feel the terrifying aura emanating from the statues. They were incredibly powerful, holding weapons such as axes and swords, glaring fiercely and exuding an imposing presence. In this icy world atop the mountain, only these three statues showed no signs of freezing, as if they were still breathing.
Sun Fei exhaled a breath of stale air and stepped onto the square.
Just then, an ancient and drawn-out voice resounded throughout the entire Mount Arreat—
"We are the spirits of Nihlathak's Temple — the Ancients, chosen to guard the sacred Mount Arreat, the entrance to the Worldstone Keep. Few of our generation remain standing, and even fewer can comprehend its purpose. Warriors of the bloodline, you must defeat us before entering [ Nihlathak's Temple ]."
As the voice faded, the entire Mount Arreat in golden light. Then, all the golden light converged on the three statues that began to move slowly. The petrified color on their bodies gradually disappeared, and finally, they slowly opened their eyes... The three stone statues had come to life.
They are the guardian deities of the ancient Barbarian race— Madawc, Korlic, and Talic.
After the three statues were resurrected, fiery red light shot from their eyes as they stared at Sun Fei, releasing a terrifying aura. They were like ancient beasts that had crossed the boundaries of time, taking a step that cracked the earth beneath their feet and charging towards Sun Fei and Elena without saying a word.
"Stand behind me."
Sun Fei shouted, reached out with both hands into the air, grabbed the [ Bul-Kathos' Children ] dual sword set, and fearlessly charged forward.
Clang!
The Korlic Guardian, wielding a long-handled giant axe, activated his Barbarian skill [ Leap Attack ] and charged forward. Sun Fei crossed his twin swords and met the attack head-on, only to feel his wrists go numb and be unable to stop himself from staggering backward.
Korlic was also thrown into the air by the impact.
"Such immense power."
Sun Fei was secretly surprised.
Because he was also cultivating in the real world, Sun Fei's martial arts strength broke the power balance system of the Diablo World. He was able to suppress and defeat the bosses he encountered before, but when facing Korlic, whose strength was only considered average among the three guardians, he could only fight to a draw.
The ancient guardian deity is indeed incredibly powerful!
The battle situation left Sun Fei no time to think; danger was imminent.
A sharp whistling sound rang out in the air as several wildly spinning and whistling flying axes transformed into clusters of white light, hurtling towards us like the grim reaper's grin.
This is the signature move of Madawc, the weakest of the three guardian deities: [ Throwing Axes ].
The timing was absolutely perfect, like a gazelle leaping off a cliff without leaving a trace, leaving Sun Fei extremely awkward and feeling powerless with no way to avoid it.
Ding ding ding ding!
Elena unleashed her arrows, raining down upon them, each one striking the flying axe with perfect accuracy.
Third update.