The dwarf chief's reaction speed was astonishingly swift.

When he appeared before Bayou once more, he nearly frightened Xiao Lein Shu to death.

Fortunately, she observed that Bayou had evaded unharmed.

Bayou fell nich on her legs and glanced down an alarm.

Oh no.

She quickly closed her legs together, erasing any trace.

Due to the paralysis from the lightning, she was completely unaware and unable to control her body.

Damn it.

This is all your fault for incapacitating me.

Chapter 147.

I am leaving in this instance by you had become complacent.

Had it not been for the dark magic or if the dark magic had not been sufficiently potent by you would have perished just now.

Previously in his encounter with Meyers Bayou had underestimated the situation perhaps due to the simultaneous assault from multiple opponents leading him to believe that the royal tier was not to be taken seriously.

and he felt even less concern when facing those beneath that tier.

It was evident that Bayou was mistaken.

He was not invincible against foes below the royal tier.

Bayou retracted his frost domain as the dwarf leader turned to meet his gaze.

Astonished that Bayou had just endured his full force strike without a hint of injury.

Bayou flexed his wrists, striving to restore some sensation.

Flames of black ignited upon his scythe as he brandished it towards the dwarf leader.

The two engaged in a back and forth exchange with Bayou realizing that the dwarf leader's equipment was remarkably formidable.

The entire set seemed to function in unison, significantly augmenting his combat prowess.

Bayou was not one to be blinded by greed.

The thought of destroying such an impressive set merely for the sake of acquisition seemed foolish.

The question of whether he could even triumph over his opponent remained uncertain, leaving little room to contemplate those two pieces of equipment.

The dwarf leader stood at a height comparable to Bayou, which was considered tall among the dwarven folk.

As most dwarves were of similar stature to goblins, averaging around 1 and 1/2 m each time, Bayou clashed with the dwarf leader.

He employed frost magic to assault the leader's breastplate, consistently targeting the same spot.

Despite the dwarf leader extensive battle experience, Bayou had yet to utilize fire magic in their encounters, leaving the leader entirely unaware of this capability.

After a series of attacks, when Bayou's scythe met the leader's mace once more, he unleashed a pillar of fire upon the breastplate.

It struck the same location where extreme cold met searing heat.

A crack appeared on the breastplate.

Though it was but a mere fissure, it significantly compromised the synergy of the armor set.

The dwarf leader, taken aback, glanced at his chest, then at Bayou's left hand engulfed in flames.

Completely unprepared for the revelation that Bayou wielded fire magic with a breastplate fractured.

The dwarf leader defenses would be considerably diminished.

Instantly, a roaring inferno erupted around them, transforming the area into a sea of flames.

Bayou raised his left hand and countless flames began to coalesce above his palm, ultimately forming a colossal fireball with a diameter of 3 m.

With an upward motion, Bayou hurled the fireball down upon the dwarf leader.

The leader attempted to evade, but it was to no avail.

Although the fireball did not strike him directly, it impacted the ground beside him, unleashing a tremendous explosion that engulfed the mountaintop as if a volcano had erupted.

Bayou was bathed in the inferno, surrounded by a fiery orange haze that obscured all visibility.

Once again, a spear ignited with black flames materialized beside him.

With a swift gesture, Bayou propelled the spear through the sea of flames, piercing straight towards the dwarf leader.

This was the last of Bayou's magical energy.

Should he fail to bring down his adversary now, he felt he would have no further chances.

The dark spear successfully pierced through the chest armor of the dwarf chief, impaling him directly and igniting the burning black flames that began to erode his life force.

The dwarf chief was already utterly exhausted, having depleted his magical energy while unleashing his strongest attack.

As his armor shattered, the enhancements it provided vanished, leaving his body increasingly frail.

His gaze began to lose focus.

blood continuously spilling from his mouth.

And he collapsed to the ground, ultimately succumbing to death.

Congratulations, Lord.

You have successfully slain a level 9 commander and gained 200 experience points.

Indeed, a level 9 by you closed the system interface.

And as the sea of flames gradually subsided, he surveyed the situation at top the mountain.

The bodies of the surrounding dwarves have been entirely incinerated, and the armor of the dwarf chief was consumed by the black flames, leaving only an undamaged wolf fong mace lying nearby.

Bayou collected the surrounding gear, knowing that with the bodies gone, decomposition was impossible.

The great fire had obliterated all evidence of the battle that had transpired here.

"Big shot, how are you?" Xiao Yiana landed her griffin and hurriedly inquired about Bayu's well-being.

Bayou remained silent, weakly shaking his head to indicate he was fine.

Suddenly, he felt a surge in his stomach.

Ugg.

Bayou spat out a mouthful of congealed blood, injured by the force of the dwarf chief as attacking quickly placed her hand on Bayou's back, a soft green glow manifesting as healing magic enveloped him.

Bayou felt his condition rapidly improving.

His waist was no longer sore, and his legs no longer achd.

His complexion became much more vibrant.

The healing magic was a gradual restorative process.

Unable to heal his injuries instantaneously.

Damn, it's so useful.

I should have known better than to give it to her.

The ability to heal while fighting was nothing short of divine.

Bayou's injuries were not severe, and in no time, he was lively again, free from any significant ailments.

This Wolf Fong mace is impressive.

I could take it back for Gray.

Bayou examined the properties of a mace, discovering its remarkable enhancements.

It could strengthen the wearer's inherent abilities and their sensitivity to the surrounding electric elements, boosting various attributes by nearly 15 points.

It was likely the set's influence that allowed him to grasp the domain ahead of time.

The last set that enhanced abilities belonged to Long Gia, but it had been rendered useless by Meyers.

Let's head back for the next few days.

Keep a close watch on the royal souls here.

I need to focus on leveling up.

Fortunately, the dwarf race was embroiled in internal strife, their strength lacking.

Otherwise, under normal circumstances, they would have sent a royal level opponent.

If he couldn't even handle a level 9 commander, he certainly wasn't ready to face a royal.

All right, Bayou and Xiao Yianua mounted their griffin and returned to the castle.

Once back, Bayou laid out the dwarven equipment and distributed it among the dwarves within the castle.

The dwarven gear is meant for dwarves.

That should be acceptable, right? Regardless, a few pieces of commander level equipment hold little value, and it also provides an opportunity for these dwarves to learn the art of forging.

When Bayou handed the Wolf Tooth Club to Gray, the joy on his bearded face was unmistakable.

Although it was but a single piece, it was a premium among commander level gear, distinctly superior to the ordinary counterparts.

Gray wished to express his heartfelt gratitude to Bayou, but was thwarted by Bayou<unk>s use of Xiaoli and Shua as a barrier.

It was only then that Bayou found a moment to glance at his personal panel.

He was now at level seven with attributes significantly enhanced compared to his transition from level 5 to level six, and his health bar had similarly improved.

Through numerous battles and upgrades, Bayou had discerned a characteristic.

Levels one through nine could be categorized into three tiers with minimal variation in strength within the same tier.

The increase in attribute points when crossing each tier was noticeably greater than usual.

Thus, one might ponder if this marked the early, mid, and late stages of progression.

As Bayued, he made his way towards the portal.

Before stepping through the teleportation gate, he turned back to wave at Xiao Leian Shua.