Numerous defensive mechanisms and countless troops within made it a formidable challenge.
Amidst the ruins of Lu Yao's castle, a somewhat revived Lung Jia struggled to emerge from the debris.
Unsteadily rising to gaze at the distant clash between Inshi and Leuzian.
As a commander, even grievously injured, he could not succumb to the rubble.
Limping, he made his way towards Shur Yao's castle, choosing not to return to his own.
Memories flooded his mind of Lu Yao's cheerful countenance as she tended to his wounds, leaving him contemplative about how their circumstances had so drastically changed.
What a farce this so-called myriad races contention was.
Upon reaching the entrance of Shurao's castle, Lia unceremoniously discarded all his remaining supplies.
Shurao stepped out of the castle.
A look of confusion crossing his face as he gazed at Longia.
"What are you planning to do?" he inquired.
"Brother Shir, do you believe our reincarnation in this fantastical realm is a stroke of fortune or a cruel fate? It is a land rife with brutality, bloodshed, and the law of the jungle, where the strong sees everything while the weak are trampled underfoot.
Do the frail possess no right to exist or endure? Are some individuals simply born as conquerors?" Ljia spoke as if entranced, lost in his own thoughts.
Shri Yao remained silent, uncertain of how to respond.
Meanwhile, Lia continued to methodically relocate the supplies within the castle until the storm lay bare.
Only then did he lift his gaze to Shir Yao, a hint of relief gracing his features.
Brother Shir, I have decided to withdraw from the alliance.
Chapter 212.
Light and darkness longa.
Why? Shir Yao expressed his bewilderment.
This alliance was founded by Lung Jia himself, who had relinquished the position of leader to Shir Yao due to his inferior strength.
As a senior member, Shir Yao had witnessed numerous individuals join the alliance, which had flourished to its current scale.
He could not fathom why Lia would suddenly choose to abandon it.
Was it because of Lu Yao? No.
Shria did not believe that to be the case.
He hoped Lia would provide an explanation.
Otherwise, the original purpose of establishing the alliance to assist one another and grow together seemed to have turned into mere pretense.
Brother Shir, I apologize.
I am a weak person.
Lang Ya lamented.
At that moment, Shir Yao suddenly sensed a tremor emanating from the left side of the castle, the direction of Lung JS fortress.
He turned sharply to see the castle riddled with cracks, violently shaking and gradually collapsing.
In stark contrast, Lia appeared unaffected, standing within the castle alongside Shirao, observing the chaos.
Shir Yao had never encountered such a situation, but understood the implications of the world announcement.
You intend to transition into a free agent.
In response to Shir Yao s astonished words, L Jia nodded and turned to exit the castle.
Feeling a change within himself as his power diminished.
Shao wished to articulate something further, but found himself at a loss for words, merely watching Ljia silhouette fade from view.
Outside the castle, the battle had come to an end.
Inshi could not eliminate Luzian and was left with no choice but to retreat.
17 out of 18 lords had been slain.
They had come to conquer Bay by you, but upon arrival, their escape route was severed.
23 castles stood resolutely upon the desolate plains.
Yet within a few short hours, only four remained.
Lu Xian reverted to his human form.
Though uninjured, he was drenched in sweat, his gaze fixed on the vanishing figure of Inshi, his expression grave.
Meanwhile, beyond the southern marshes, traces of dark magic lingered.
In midair, Nia Xin suddenly sensed magical fluctuations below, prompting her and Jeang Yi to descend.
The damp, dark earth bore no vegetation, appearing unremarkable at first glance.
Subtle signs of human disturbance were present, but they were nearly imperceptible.
Jeangi knelt, unearthing a black stone emanating magical energy, and looked toward Nyah Hixen.
The energy within flowed in various directions, indicating the presence of a formation.
Soon, the two unearthed all the enchanted stones in the vicinity, revealing the magical array.
Without hesitation, Jeang Yi obliterated it, disrupting the concealment effect of the alchemical magic, thus revealing the hidden castle of Sun Sha Sha.
To think it was concealed here, he mused.
Hard work pays off.
Jeang had not considered whether this was by US castle, but hidden nature left no room for doubt.
They had searched the surrounding area and found no other castles.
The vulnerabilities in this formation were significant.
Once a magical array in one direction was discovered and destroyed.
The entire formation lost its efficacy.
Nia Exin and Jeang Yi approached the castle with resolute determination.
Should they succeed in destroying it, Bou would undoubtedly meet her demise.
Perhaps she never anticipated that her fortress would be discovered and invaded.
Abruptly, Na Exion and Jang Yehalted a short distance from the castle, for they beheld a figure emerging from within its confines.
A woman clad in a flowing black gown, strikingly beautiful, stood at the entrance, calmly observing Nia, Xen, and Jeang Yi.
Soon, three additional women stepped forth to stand beside her.
It was evident that another lord resided within the castle.
A revelation that caught the two offg guard.
Yet victory lay within reach and they were unwilling to concede so easily.
As for this unexpected ally, Jeangi dismissed her with disdain.
While Nyxen, relying on her instincts, sensed an unusual presence.
You are to eliminate that man.
Lee Lings spoke in a calm voice.
Her tone neither too loud nor too soft, yet audible to both Nia Exin and Jeang Yi.
Jeang Ya<unk>s expression twisted into one of derision, but soon astonishment replaced it.
The three women behind Ley advanced a step, their eyes emanating a crimson glow.
Instantly, a pair of black wings unfurled from their backs.
Dark feathers cascading to the ground.
Some dawned ebony armor, others sprouted grotesque horns, and a few even transformed into male forms.
The three fallen angels exhibited diverse shapes.
Yet all radiated a strange and formidable aura.
Attaining the rank of a king allowed them to assume human form.
Yet Lee Lingi had stipulated their transformation into females.
Jeang Yui was taken aback.
Three kings.
Were they angels or demons fighting angels? Nixon replied unto even in the face of four kings.
She displayed no signs of panic.
This was Jeang Y's first encounter with the concept of fallen angels.
Yet now was not the time for contemplation.
His hands began to harden, morphing into colossal dragon claws, while fine earthtonone scales emerged across his body.
Horns curved backward from his forehead, and his eyes transformed into yellow, slit-like pupils.
In an instant, Jeang Yi lunged toward the three fallen angels, a formidable dragon aura enveloping him, causing the earth to fracture beneath his feet.
Mia Xen turned her gaze to Leeling, their eyes locking in an intense exchange.
Although this was their inaugural meeting, it felt as though they were sworn adversaries.
This enmity etched into their very blood and souls could not be reconciled.
For from the moment they laid eyes on each other, they were destined to be foes.
In that moment, Nia Xan ceized to conceal her angelic identity.
Almost simultaneously, they both unfurled pairs of wings, one black, one white behind them.
Nexen emanated sanctified Aura, a radiant holy light enveloping her form, her features becoming ethereal.