Chapter 176 This is Embarrassing
Chapter 177 This is Embarrassing
“Oh my, there’s such a transformation?”
Yonglan came to a realization, looking into the distance and seeing the Desolator fully land and begin its charge.
The very Earth trembled beneath it.
Even the slow movements of a monstrously oversized beast, from the perspective of tiny mortals, would be world-destroying.
Although he had witnessed the awakened forms of “Mad Hunt Heaven” and “Mirror-Corroding Duke,” neither of them could compare in size to the current “Desolator.” The latter had clearly entered a deeper state, should one call it “berserk” or “rampage”?
In any case, it was far more difficult to deal with than an ordinary fiend.
While judging combat power solely by size was a flawed approach, one had to admit that giant bosses were truly impactful.
The rumbling tremors echoed like volcanic roars, the air filled with sharp wind blades swept up by the fiend behemoth. The descending Desolator’s body was heading towards the expeditionary force’s fortress.
Disturbed by such a gale, Yonglan broke free from his initial confusion, the first feeling he experienced being exhilaration, unparalleled exhilaration.
Facing such a terrifying fiend, how could one not be fired up? How could one not ignite their fighting spirit?!
However, Yonglan’s remaining reason told him he couldn’t be too reckless. The awakened Desolator was by no means an enemy he could easily defeat alone, nor could he and Muge manage it together; they would need all their teammates.
The white-haired wolfkin clearly understood this as well, smiling at Yonglan.
“My King, it seems our opponent is not satisfied with a stage for just a few. They wish to draw everyone into this dance. What a passionate revelry!”
“Indeed, I accept this invitation.”
Yonglan said, charging forward, breaking through the lightning and storms surrounding the Desolator, and directly colliding with its rampaging awakened form.
Then, as expected, he was sent flying.
The moment he came into contact with the Desolator, Yonglan felt as if he had crashed into a majestic, solid mountain range. No, not as if, it *was* a mountain!
When such a colossal entity moved, it was simply a walking mountain range, even more terrifying than a mountain range. At least ordinary mountain ranges, with Yonglan’s strength in “Sams,” he could still shatter them with his body. A fiend that could move with a celestial body, without unsealing the “Soul Devouring Blade,” could not inflict significant damage in a short period.
“——”
A powerful recoil force struck Yonglan, his internal organs shattering from the impact. He was sent flying backward, covering an immense distance, and landed right in front of the expeditionary force’s fortress.
Although Yonglan recovered from his injuries within a few breaths and quickly got up from the ground, his disadvantage was undeniably seen by everyone.
Embarrassing. This was truly embarrassing.
Yonglan coughed lightly, turned around, and waved, intending to call Enesyin and Jiali over to help block the Desolator.
Just then, the Knight Commanders also arrived. They immediately said,
“Direct confrontation is too disadvantageous. Please retreat first, Your Majesty. Even a fiend cannot maintain such a form for long; it will dissipate later. You can then deliver the final blow.”
Yizilot’s suggestion was the most rational and calm. As long as Yonglan wanted to retreat, the Desolator couldn’t catch up.
But that would mean the expeditionary force left behind would be slaughtered. However, for the warriors of the Knight Kingdom, this was not an unacceptable price. Currently, Yonglan was the most crucial element. As long as the Godslayer did not fall, no other price was too high!
However, Yizilot’s suggestion made Yonglan frown.
Letting his subordinates cover his retreat while he slipped away – was that something a person would do?
Even in a game, Yonglan would never do something like that!
“You mean I should abandon all these people and flee?! Absurd!”
Yonglan refused without a second thought. He couldn’t bring himself to disengage and run. It was Yonglan’s pride that would not allow him to abandon so many loyal warriors to flee alone.
“It is to temporarily evade the enemy’s edge. This is the best way to achieve victory.”
Yizilot said calmly, “No one wishes for sacrifice, but in battles against fiends, we are all prepared to die.”
“What we can do now is abandon a fortress to act as a buffer, perhaps buying some time. There are still teleportation arrays within the fortress, and we will transfer important facilities and personnel as much as possible.”
“Your Majesty, please recuperate first! In the Mortal World Kingdom, you are indispensable! To die for the glorious expedition is our honor!”
Luqia immediately stated, and more Royal Knights loudly agreed.
They might not fully understand battles involving the celestial god level, but everyone had a general idea that victory would be secured as long as they survived this wave.
Trading their lives to deal with a fiend was simply too worthwhile!
“Yes, Your Majesty! Please consider the larger picture!”
“We are willing to die!”
“For the Mortal World Kingdom!”
“…”
“You… shut up.”
A cold reprimand echoed, shattering the gathered voices.
“Don’t tell me what to do. I am the Godslayer. Without my command, do you dare to stand in my way?!”
If it were a battle between two armies, he wouldn’t even spare a glance at the casualties of the knight army. But to let his subordinates be mowed down senselessly, to die without value, he also felt it was a disgrace.
Yonglan looked at the Desolator, which seemed poised to crush the Earth and shatter space, charging towards him. If nothing unexpected happened, just the shockwaves would be enough to collapse the fortress.
“The command I am giving now is for the entire army to retreat. Ain, Jiali, come with me.”
The silver-purple haired girl tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled, “With pleasure.”
Enesyin held her silver sword and nodded, “We will be shattered into pieces, but it is worth it.”
Thus, under Yonglan’s irrefutable command, the expeditionary force began to withdraw, while the members of Yonglan’s team charged forward to confront the fiend.
The four unleashed their respective divine abilities and methods, attempting to intercept the Desolator’s charge… or at least slow it down.
Enesyin’s “Blazing Steel Flames” was undoubtedly the main force. True damage accompanied by a slowing effect was an ultimate mechanism that even celestial gods could not immunize. The Desolator’s speed was immediately reduced.
But it was still not enough. At this speed, it could still catch up to the expeditionary force.
So, Jiali’s specially crafted Floating Cannons laid down an extremely viscous and dense swampy area on the ground, intending to trap the Desolator in the mire.
However, the storms and lightning around the fiend would evaporate the swamp on the spot. The effect achieved could not be said to be non-existent, only that it was extremely limited.
In comparison, the contribution of a certain Rushing Wolf Regiment Champion was far greater. Muge’s “Wolf’s Moment” combined with “Shadow of the Rapid Run” concentrated extreme speed to a single point. Muge’s swing of the blade actually managed to sever a corner of the behemoth, causing it to pause.
However, after such a strike, the white-haired wolfkin herself was truly shattered.
