The Dreadlord

A Blazing Sun Ray shot directly at Dathrohan from Azathoth's hand.

Xiao Yu's plan was clear: before the Dreadlord revealed its true form, its strength would definitely be somewhat limited. After all, it couldn't use the Dreadlord's skills and could only use the skills of a human Warrior. At most, it could only unleash about three or four tenths of its strength. If it maintained its human form, then it would be very easy for him to win.

Therefore, Xiao Yu first had Abbendis use some words to make him wary and not dare to reveal his true identity. The best-case scenario was that he could easily defeat Abidis without him transforming, which would be the ideal outcome.

Even if he eventually transforms, as long as I can reduce some of his health, I'll at least have a significant advantage.

Sure enough, facing the oncoming Blazing Sun Ray, Dathrohan hesitated for a moment but did not choose to transform. In the end, he grabbed the two-handed greatsword behind him and dodged away.

Dathrohan (Grand Warrior): "Elemental Lords, you've chosen the wrong opponent!" Dathrohan said, while trying to negotiate with Azathoth, but was met with a Frostfire Bolt followed by a Fission Orb.

Azathoth (Water Elemental Lord): "Die, you insects!"

Despite his agility, Dathrohan dodged left and right, taking two hits. Even a clay figure has some spirit, let alone a Dreadlord. Seeing that the negotiation had failed Dathrohan was enraged.

Dathrohan (Grand Warrior): "Doan, teleport back to Tyr's Hand to find help!"

The mage Doan nodded, raised his staff, and with a flash of white light, teleported away, leaving only Dathrohan, the Crimson Warrior Herod, and the thirty elite Crimson Warrior beside Dathrohan.

Dathrohan (Grand Warrior): "Fight! For the glory of the Scarlet Crusade!" he shouted, and the elite Scarlet Warrior immediately raised their weapons.

Azathoth (Water Elemental Lord): "I'll deal with Dathrohan! You take care of those bastards." Xiao Yu said to Abbendis beside him.

Abbendis nodded. "Let's do it!"

Among the crimson elites behind Herod, more than a dozen suddenly attacked their companions. These were players that Abbendis had planted around Dathrohan.

Herod was both shocked and furious. "Why? Why did you betray us! The Highlord treated you well, and you did such a despicable thing!"

The Scarlet Crusaders completely ignored his angry accusations; no matter how good the Scarlet Crusade' treatment was, it could never compare to real-world RMB.

At the same time, Abbendis charged towards Herod, wielding his two-handed greatsword to meet the attack head-on. Herod hurriedly raised his battle axe to meet the blow.

Herod was just a high-level BOSS, level 54. For three skeleton-level BOSSes to fight a high-level BOSS, it would be an absolute crushing defeat. However, Abbendis did not intend to kill Herod. She was still counting on this guy to witness Dathrohan's true identity. Therefore, she held back a bit when they started fighting, and the two of them immediately engaged in a fierce and evenly matched battle.

On the other hand, the battle between the Water Elemental Lord and Dathrohan is rapidly escalating.

Dathrohan was initially able to barely fend off the Water Elemental Lord's attacks with his agility and speed, but Xiao Yu quickly found a way to counter his agility.

Azathoth (Water Elemental Lord): "Tremble before the power of the tides!" -- Deep Sea Maelstrom!

The seawater instantly spread all around, submerging the depression and swirling around. Dathrohan hurriedly plunged his sword into the ground, firmly fixing himself to the ground. However, although he was strong enough not to be dragged away by the Enrage ocean current, this also reduced his movement speed, making it difficult for him to move. Xiao Yu took the opportunity to rush over.

Its enormous body moved freely in the seawater. It rushed over and grabbed the immobile Dathrohan in its hand, while simultaneously canceling the Deep Sea Maelstrom skill—there was no other way, as that skill consumed too much energy and was practically burning through its health.

Azathoth (Water Elemental Lord): "Hahahaha, now you know how powerful I am! Die, you ants!"

He roared and squeezed Dathrohan hard with both hands.

If Dathrohan weren't strong enough, he could probably crush him in one fell swoop, turning him into a pulp and killing him instantly.

However, Dathrohan was no ordinary man. He was not only a Grand Warrior but also Dreadlord. His strength was so great that he managed to withstand the damage, and despite being constantly injured, he showed no signs of being crushed to death.

Xiao Yu thought to himself, "He's got some strength." So he grabbed Dathrohan with one hand and unleashed Blazing Sun Ray at Dathrohan with the other.

The Blazing Sun Ray shone on Dathrohan's chest, gradually turning Dathrohan armor red-hot from the intense heat. It was eventually pierced, and the smell of burning flesh filled the air.

Herod was immediately taken aback.

Herod (Crimson Warrior): "Not good, go protect the Highlord!" In this moment of distraction, he was already having a hard time fighting Abbendis, and this lapse in concentration allowed the opponent to seize an opening.

A Cleave! The sword struck Herod squarely in the chest, knocking him to the ground.

Abbendis placed the blade against his neck. "Now you'd better stay here quietly and don't force me to kill you. Just wait and see."

As she spoke, her gaze fell upon Azathoth and Dathrohan, who were locked in battle. (It's time to reveal your true form!) she thought to herself.

Dathrohan (High Warrior): "Foolish Elemental Lords, you have no idea who you're dealing with, no idea what a colossal being you're facing!"

As Dathrohan screamed in agony, his voice suddenly twisted, no longer human, but a deep, sinister whisper from the Abyss. Xiao Yu felt a tremendous force surge through his hands, and he could no longer hold onto him. Dathrohan broke free from Azathoth's grasp, not because of his strength, but because his size was increasing. Dathrohan armor crumbled, his skin cracked, revealing his demonic form. He grew larger and larger, becoming a gigantic demon with horns on his head and wings on his back, standing seven or eight meters tall, not much shorter than the Water Elemental Lord.

After transforming, his wings fluttered in the air as he slowly landed on the ground.

Balnazzar (Dreadlord), a 6-skull-level boss, level 60, with 12.73 million HP.

He looked at Azathoth with a mixture of annoyance and relief, raised one hand, and admired his true body.

Balnazzar (Dreadlord): "Finally free from those fragile shackles. The human body is truly vulnerable. I should thank you, for I've grown weary of that insignificant pretense. You forced me to reveal my true form. Now, let me show you my true power."

The Scarlet Crusade who had been subdued were dumbfounded. Their leader was actually a demon, and a rather powerful one at that. This was completely incomprehensible and utterly shattered their worldview.

Herod, in particular, was completely stunned.

Herod (Crimson Warrior): "What—what is going on? My God, what kind of magic is this?" Herod exclaimed.

Linia Abbendis (Scarlet Crusade Commander): "Don't you understand? We've been fooled! The Dreadlord killed Dathrohan and impersonated him, secretly tarnishing the honor of our Scarlet Crusade. That's why I suspect this Ambush was orchestrated. Now he's revealed his true form. Help us defeat him!"

Herod (Crimson Warrior): "No, this isn't real, how could this be?"

Balnazzar (Dreadlord): "Don't worry, you ignorant fool. You'll soon forget all this. Once I've dealt with that arrogant Elemental Lords and that presumptuous little wench, I'll alter your memories and make sure you forget all this unpleasantness. Soon, I'll be Dathrohan again, and you'll still be my most loyal subordinate."

The Dreadlord, a demon skilled in mind manipulation, was able to control the entire Scarlet Crusade single-handedly. Although forced to reveal his true form, he remained calm. In his mind, as long as he eliminated the water Scarlet Crusade Water Elemental Lord and Abbendis before him, wiped out everyone around him, and altered Herod's memories, he could simply claim that Abbendis had colluded with the Water Elemental Lord to seize power and was subsequently killed by him. The remaining Scarlet Crusade would then be considered his own killers, and everything would be fine.

As for why he was so strong that he could kill an Elemental Lords, he could just say that his cosmos was activated and he was blessed by Holy Light. Anyway, those Scarlet Crusade who weren't very bright were easy to fool.

Thinking of this, he looked at Abbendis again.

Balnazzar (Dreadlord): "Foolish human, daring to try and seize the leader's position from me. Your wicked and despicable plan truly astonishes me. I must say, your personality is quite similar to ours, demons. I'm even starting to admire you a little. After I kill you, I'll transform you into my new Warrior."

Abbendis suddenly revealed a Taunt, "Don't you think you're getting ahead of yourself?" She raised her hand and sent out a magical signal.

Then they saw a cavalry force charging down the hillside in the distance, splitting into two groups and completely surrounding the Dreadlord.

There are not many knights, only about a hundred, but the weakest of them are all elites, and there are also about a dozen bosses of varying ranks and levels.

This is the Dawn Knights, the most powerful force in the hands of Scarlet Glory.