He took advantage of the broken shield and stealthily infiltrated the city.

The dwarves elevated their cannons in a feudal attempt to retaliate.

Their efforts were no more effective than a mere scratch against a king- level adversary.

The monster disregarded their assaults.

Sensing Jeang Y's entrance into the city and preparing to follow.

However, several figures on the city walls obstructed its path.

"This is not a place for your rampage," declared the Lord of Husa's city, flanked by two guards, all of whom possessed king level prowess.

The creature offered no response, whether due to an inability to speak or disdain for conversation, since the three obstructed its way, it resolved to harvest their souls instead.

While the lord's soul promised exquisite flavor, the souls of local beings were equally enticing.

The two dwarven guards ascended, brandishing their blades as they engaged the creature.

Utilizing its agile form and an array of emerging weaponry, the monstrosity deafly countered their assault.

Harpoons, firearms, sickles, cloaks, and explosives.

An assortment of weapons appeared, each with unique functions, leaving the dwarves struggling to defend themselves.

Though they managed to hold their ground with their equipment, they were not swiftly vanquished.

Observing the battlefield from below, the city lord appeared deep in thought, while the raven accompanying the creature evoked a sense of familiarity.

It seemed he had encountered descriptions of such a being in an ancient tome, though the monster bore a humanoid shape.

The peculiar weapons and its strange combat style indicated it was not of the human race.

A realization struck him.

This was a raven.

The lord felt a mix of surprise and affirmation of his suspicions.

Yet he pondered how a raven could be present here, especially since they had not been seen for many years.

Why had a raven suddenly emerged in Hassa's city? Ancient texts recorded that these beings feasted on souls, possessing a particular affinity for them.

No one knew how many existed, where they resided, or why they manifested.

It is well understood that when such a creature appears before you, it seeks to consume your very soul.

The city lord, no longer a mere bystander, swiftly joined the fry.

Legend has it that this being possesses boundless endurance, and given its reliance on weaponry, engaging it in a protracted battle would be exceedingly disadvantageous.

The only viable strategy is to vanquish it with overwhelming force.

Concealed within the city, Jang Yi dared not venture forth.

Fearing that the raven would abandon the conflict and pursue him instead, he stealthily made his way into a narrow alley.

Revealing himself only when the external turmoil had not yet subsided, lest his magical energy be exhausted prematurely.

He opened the alliance group chat only to find it eerily silent with not a single soul expressing concern for his safety at that moment.

Ah, Jang Yi came to a disheartening realization.

This was a manifestation of one man's ambition.

They were merely pawns, and having distanced himself from their collective, he had likely been branded a traitor, which explained their unwillingness to aid him in his time of need.

All notions of mutual assistance and shared survival were mere illusions.

Only self-interest held true, for if one does not act for oneself, one faces annihilation.

In that moment, Jangi could only hope that the three dwarves outside would succeed in slaying the monster.

Otherwise, he would be next in line.

Meanwhile, as the protective barrier of Hassa's city shattered and the city lord engaged in a fierce battle with the raven amidst the chaos that enveloped the dwarf populace, one dwarf cautiously navigated the alleys, soon arriving at a corner of the city.

This was a blind spot in the guard's defenses.

He rolled up a letter and summoned a homing pigeon, placing the message within a message tube and applying a specially formulated powder on its wings to evade predation by hawks.

As the dwarf released his grip, the pigeon flapped its wings and soared into the sky.

After completing his task, the dwarf vanished without a trace.

Unnoticed by the patrolling guards, who remained focused on the city gate.

Meanwhile, in Ammon City, Max received the news.

The three individuals were still resting in their chambers, quietly awaiting the approach of other clans, including the Raven.

Esteemed lords, intelligence has arrived from Hassa City.

It is under siege and the creature attacking them bears a striking resemblance to the one described by several lords.

Max entered and reported to the trio who were momentarily takenback.

Was it not supposed to assault Aman's city instead of Hassa? Max elaborated on the specifics of the letter and provided further details.

Upon hearing this, it indeed sounded akin to the creatures listed on the leaderboard.

Xiao Lianua pondered deeply.

Although the reason for its absence from Aman's city remained unclear, they were determined not to let this opportunity slip away.

What is the strength of Hassa's city? And how far is it from here? Shunfong inquired, glancing at Max.

From the strength of the opposing city's forces, they could infer the precise level of the creature's power.

with three royal level entities.

Its capabilities should range between level one and level two and it was not particularly distant from Aman city situated in the north within the territory of the Harbeard clan.

Much like Aman city located on the edge of the kingdom, this was the intelligence Max had gathered regarding Hassa's city.

Presently, aside from Aman City, the entire northeastern and southeastern regions of the dwarf kingdom were dominated by the three major clans.

The ability to confront three royal level beings simultaneously indicates that this creature must possess at least level three capabilities.

Shunf believed that relying solely on their small group would likely be insufficient to deal with the monster.

Is it possible to seize Hassa City during this opportunity? Shun suddenly inquired.

Hassa City boasts a considerable military force and the internal governance of the Heisu clan is stable, making it difficult to incite rebellion.

Furthermore, Hassa City is easier to attack than to defend, requiring an excessive expenditure of energy.

Hence, I do not recommend attempting to conquer Hassa City, suggested Mace from the side.

In that case, we shall focus solely on eliminating the creature.

I will proceed with the lich, and you shall defend the city, Chun Fong decisively declared.

The inclusion of the lich was intended to prevent unforeseen circumstances, rendering it unnecessary for others to accompany him.

Agreed.

Chapter 284 delivered to the door Chan Fong and Wuo followed the guidance towards the city of Hassa.

At this moment, the battle in Hassa was nearing its conclusion.

Jeang Yi observed that the combined strength of the three dwarf kings was not significantly greater than that of the Raven, and the dwarf's endurance was not limitless.

Defeat was merely a matter of time.

Jangi did not wait for the battle to end and decisively fled from Hassa.

He found himself in a state of abandonment with no one to rescue him and could only rely on his own means for survival.

Suddenly, the raven engaged with the three dwarves since something a miss.

Its masked visage turned in confusion towards the outskirts of the city, having detected Jeang Ya's departure.

However, it chose not to pursue immediately, intent instead on resolving the interference posed by the three dwarfs, whose unwarranted actions compelled the raven to claim their souls.

In the distance, Jang Yi felt a surge of relief.

The raven's delay in pursuit indicated that he had more time to escape.

The raven's sensing ability must have a limited range, and Jeang Yi was confident that if he could distance himself from it, he would evade detection.

He continued fleeing westward for over an hour before ceasing the use of his escape technique.

Progressing further west would only lead him deeper into dwarven territory, and he aimed merely to mislead the raven.

Without hesitation, Jeang altered his course, heading south towards the borders of the dwarven kingdom.

After flying south for about half an hour, he spotted two small black dots in the sky.

Were there others? The border of the dwarven kingdom was desolate, say for a few scattered towns and villages.

With only birds soaring above and dwarves unable to fly, it was evident that the entities appearing here were far from benign.

Jeanga's first instinct was that the raven had reappeared.

His pupils dilated, filling his eyes and emitted a yellowish glow as his vision sharpened.

He discerned the two black dots in the distance.

Realizing they were actually lords, Jang Yi, proud of his status as a top tier lord, had no intention of fleeing.

This was not Marshall State, and not everyone could be a necromancer lord.

As a peak lord with royal strength, he regarded himself among the elite of all lords, it was an opportune moment to inquire about the situation in the vicinity.

Preoccupied with his escape, Jeang Yi had been oblivious to his surroundings and could no longer afford such ignorance.

Meanwhile, Chunfong also noticed Jeang Yi from afar.

The distance to Hassa was now minimal, and it was quite the coincidence that a lord appeared at this juncture.

Chunfong seemed to comprehend the situation.

The creature had come to hunt this lord, but had been lured into the dwarven city, allowing Jeang Yi to escape.

This explained why the creature had attacked the dwarven stronghold.

The fact that Jang Yi had evaded the creature suggested that his strength had indeed reached royal status, an unusual feat for a lord of such caliber.