Chapter 248: Conspiracy Revealed, Execution of the Commander! (6000)

They all felt as though the power within their bodies was being suppressed!

Everyone's skills were forcibly put into a cooldown state.

The Dark Witch also summoned a large number of black orbs at the very first moment, preparing to bombard them.

If not for Cao Xing's warning, everyone present would have fallen into an extremely passive state.

But now, they had already used their strongest skills in advance.

In an instant, the chilling [Ice Burst Arrow].

The [Storm Arrow Rain] filling the sky.

As well as everyone else's ultimate skills, all poured down on the Dark Witch at once.

Not only that, but that Black Smoke Shaman had also entered a chanting state.

Ancient chants tumbled from his lips.

"Brave ones of the Black Smoke Rampart…"

"In the name of the great ancestors…"

"I establish a connection with you…"

As he continued to chant.

A intense cluster of black fog erupted before everyone!

Everyone vaguely saw that a powerful figure seemed to be lurking within the black fog, and its overbearing aura continuously leaked out.

"Hmm?"

The Dark Witch acutely sensed that Blot Brimstone's summoning skill was somewhat terrifying!

She seemed to want to rush over and interrupt it.

However, Braum, Assam, and the others were already prepared to pull out the [Ejection Grappling Hook], forcing the Dark Witch to back down.

At the same time.

Blot's chant was already drawing to a close.

"Commander of the 17th Legion of the Black Smoke Army, the unyielding warrior…"

"Come forth, Black Fog Lord Igvar!"

At this moment—

From within that cloud of smoke, everyone heard a steady voice.

"To strive for peace, one must kill first; three hundred years of oppression shall end here with a cruel period."

"I am Igvar, and I will lead the Black Smoke Army to victory!"

At this moment, all the black fog began to converge toward a single point.

At the same time, everyone saw an entity emanating black smoke, wielding a chainsaw greatsword.

Covered in black fur with a cape fluttering in the wind on his back, he looked like a majestic lion.

Both sides of the black greatsword in his hand were covered with serrations, just like a shark's teeth!

It was precisely the Black Fog Lord—Igvar!

Blot said directly: "Respected Commander Igvar, I have encountered a formidable enemy."

"Please help me defeat the enemy!"

This cold-faced Charre glanced at the Dark Witch nearby.

He could sense that the other party's power was much stronger than his current self.

But he did not show the slightest fear, instead nodding faintly and saying.

"Alright."

The next moment, he tossed out a totem filled with smoke right where he stood.

[You have been buffed by the power of the [Black Fog Totem], increasing your movement speed by 30%. Movement will carry the Power of Black Fog. Affected by the talent [Eternal Power], this state has become permanently existing…]

(Note: The Power of Black Fog can be toggled on and off at any time…)

…

Seeing the system prompt, Cao Xing was instantly startled.

"Good grief, status-type skills released by subordinate summoned creatures are also buffed by [Eternal Power]?"

"This is too overpowered, truly worthy of an SSS-rank talent!"

He looked at his own feet in pleasant surprise.

Cao Xing could feel his movement speed surging by another huge chunk, combined with [Queen's Will] and [Queen's Domain].

The movement speed increase had already reached 100%!

The most crucial part was that this totem also had a special function.

That was when moving, a force of black smoke would appear beneath your feet.

Although he didn't know what it did, it looked cool enough!

Just as Cao Xing was thinking about these things.

That entity covered in black fur with a black cape draped over his shoulders had already rushed forward like a bolt of lightning.

During the charge, a trail of black smoke similarly appeared beneath his feet.

Everyone couldn't clearly see his running movements, as if he were riding the clouds and mist, with astonishing momentum!

Meanwhile, the Dark Witch was also continuously releasing various attacks to obstruct him.

Facing the witch's attacks, he was completely unafraid, like an unrivaled and heroic warrior!

The witch also sensed the opponent's strength.

Just as he rushed within 50 meters of the witch.

This Black Fog Lord raised the chainsaw greatsword in his hand high and violently delivered a slash forward.

"Black Smoke Tornado!"

The next moment—

A whirlwind of smoke appeared on the spot.

From a tiny eye of the storm, it instantly surged dozens of meters high into the air!

And swept up that witch.

"Whoosh—whoosh—"

When the terrifying tornado dissipated.

That Dark Witch directly fell down from the air.

"Thud!"

She crashed onto the ground, a look of shock in her eyes as she gazed at the Charre before her.

"Who are you?"

"Clearly you only have the aura of a Tier 4, why can you burst out with such powerful strength?"

Facing the witch's doubt, the Black Fog Lord Igvar remained silent, instead directly raising his greatsword and slashing down fiercely.

Cao Xing was overjoyed!

"Good, good, good! As expected of a commander-grade creature, even if it's only Tier 4, it's terrifyingly powerful!"

Without needing his command, everyone else had already seized the opportunity.

With the addition of such a powerful combatant, the battle situation instantly tilted toward their side.

The Dark Witch bore a massive amount of attacks from everyone, her HP dropping rapidly.

Not only that, but whenever the witch wanted to fly back into the air.

That powerful Black Fog Lord would fearlessly strike her down time and time again!

He knew that he only had 60 seconds of existence.

Therefore, he wasn't afraid of death at all.

Under the group's successive attacks, the Dark Witch's HP had already been beaten down below 300,000 by Cao Xing and the others.

If this went on, she might really be worn to death by this human lord and his subordinates!

The Dark Witch knitted her brows tightly.

A moment later, she looked toward a certain corner of the ancient castle.

"Come out, how much longer are you going to keep watching?"

Hearing this, everyone instantly realized something was wrong.

At the same time.

From a corner of this hall, a figure suddenly emerged.

"What the heck, there's still a helper?"

Cao Xing instantly cast his gaze over.

He saw that this person was wearing a red robe and a blood-colored mask on his face.

A smile of playful interest hung at the corner of his mouth.

Obviously, relying solely on this outfit, the other party's identity was already ready to come out!

A Red Robe Bishop of the Church of Light!

A faint smile hung at the corner of his mouth.

"My lord, what are you doing? How could you be beaten up so miserably by a bunch of Tier 4 little guys?"

The Dark Witch snorted coldly: "Cut the crap, this body only contains a trace of this seat's divine power, not even one ten-thousandth of this seat's strength can be exerted."

"If this seat waits until coming out of that ghost place, these people can be directly resolved with a single breath!"

Hearing this, this Red Robe Bishop chuckled and said: "What my lord says is right."

"We believe that, just like our God of Light, your true body possesses boundless mighty power."

"Right now, the plan over at Lake Doron City has reached its tail end."

"As long as the plan succeeds, we can guide out more of your power."

"And our Lord God of Light will also appear in the human world for the first time!"

Hearing this, the Dark Witch's expression eased a bit, and then she said: "Then now, let's resolve all these annoying fellows first."

At this moment, this Red Robe Bishop glanced faintly at Cao Xing and the others.

"Just a bunch of ants, they can be easily executed."

Meanwhile, listening to their conversation, a look of contemplation appeared in Cao Xing's eyes.

Then, he quickly swept a glance at this Red Robe Bishop's stats.

[Red Robe Bishop: Eugene McGrath]

[Level: Level 50 (Tier 5 Commander-grade Creature)]

[HP: 1,110,783 / 1,110,783]

[Attack Power: 9312 ~ 9532]

[Armor: 1532 ~ 1632]

[Skills: Expert-level Battle Axe Mastery, Fury, Lifesteal Flying Axe, Execution, Voice of the Battle Axe]

[Commander-grade Skill: Frenzy Domain (After activation, reduces the defense of all nearby enemies by 20%. For every enemy killed, increases own strength by 10%, up to a maximum of 50%, lasting 120 seconds, cooldown time 10 minutes)]

[Talent: Blessing of Light (HP +30%, attacks carry a 20% lifesteal effect)]

(Description: Eugene McGrath is one of the earliest zealots of the Church of Light, and he is also one of the entities who received the Blessing of Light.)

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After reading this guy's powerful stats, Cao Xing slowly let out a breath of relief.

"Phew…"

The Red Robe Bishop was indeed very strong.

However, he was still a Tier 5 entity!

As long as he hadn't reached Tier 6, Cao Xing wouldn't fear him.

Watching their arrogant and peerless demeanor, as if they had him completely in the bag.

Cao Xing laughed and said: "Damn it, two Tier 5 commanders want to finish us off?"

"Today, Laozi is going to wipe you all out!"

"Blot, have the Black Fog Lord hold them back!"

"Assam, Braum, protect me!"

Words falling, Cao Xing quickly retreated, then opened the [Book of the Dead of Ascalon].

"Rise! Rise! Warriors of Ascalon!"

As chant after chant was spoken from his mouth.

The Book of the Dead began to turn its pages with a 'rustling' sound.

The entire tower was instantly shrouded in a terrifying undead aura.

The Dark Witch and that Red Robe Bishop both changed their expressions.

The Red Robe Bishop asked doubtfully: "What is this human lord doing?"

"I don't know, it seems he's performing some kind of summoning ritual."

The Dark Witch said: "Eugene, go and interrupt him!"

"Understood."

Being of the same commander grade, he could be said to obey this Dark Witch implicitly.

On one hand, it was because of the other party's identity.

On the other hand, it was also related to their plan.

Suddenly, a huge battle axe appeared in the Red Robe Bishop's hand!

Then his gaze locked onto Cao Xing.

Kicking off with both legs, like a cannonball, he instantly charged toward Cao Xing!

Right at this moment, a powerful black figure appeared and directly intercepted him!

It was precisely the Black Fog Lord Igvar!

"Get lost!" the Red Robe Bishop rebuked angrily!

However, Igvar's eyes carried an expression as calm as an ancient well.

"A rat that only knows how to hide in the dark dares to tell this commander to get lost?"

This sentence seemed to sting the Red Robe Bishop.

He snorted coldly: "Very well, you're courting death yourself!"

He raised his battle axe and fiercely blasted toward the Black Fog Lord!

And Igvar was not afraid in the least.

His summoning time had 40 seconds remaining, and he raised his greatsword to hack fiercely at him.

"Clang!"

The greatsword collided with the battle axe.

Two overbearing auras erupted instantly, and the terrifying gale even dispersed the surrounding Dark Power!

However, Igvar was ultimately only a Tier 4 commander, lagging behind that Red Robe Bishop by one tier, and was instantly knocked back more than a dozen meters.

Seeing this scene, a mocking smile appeared at the corner of the Red Robe Bishop's mouth.

However, the next moment, Igvar turned into a streak of black smoke and disappeared on the spot.

Before he could even react, he suddenly felt a terrifying gale appear behind his back!

"Puff!"

The Red Robe Bishop was knocked flying on the spot by Igvar's greatsword!

"So strong!"

The Red Robe Bishop was immensely shocked.

Seeing the Black Fog Lord pounce over once again, with no other choice, he could only parry the opponent's attacks with all his might.

On the other side, that Dark Witch was suppressing Assam and the others, knocking everyone flying time and time again!

But Assam and the others were also persistently launching a siege against the Dark Witch!

Everyone knew that right now was the most crucial moment!

No matter what, they absolutely could not let these two fellows interfere with Cao Xing!

Cao Xing was still chanting the incantation.

"Raise swords and fight! Blood dyes the earth!"

Rustle, rustle…

The Book of the Dead began turning its pages frantically!

The top floor of the ancient castle was filled with a strong aura of the undead.

The witch increasingly felt that the entity Cao Xing was about to summon was extremely terrifying.

She rushed into the air, seemingly wanting to use that AoE skill [Surging Dark Tide] once again.

A sense of crisis also emerged in Cao Xing's heart!

That AoE attack was simply too terrifying.

If she were allowed to release it, Cao Xing would probably suffer heavy casualties today!

And right at this moment.

Everyone noticed that the expression on her face changed.

It became distorted and furious.

An angry shout came from the Dark Witch's mouth.

"Damn it! Do not come and interfere with me at a time like this!"

"Stinky woman, get down here!"

However, the remaining consciousness of the witch's original body engaged in a fierce struggle with her at this moment!

The Dark Witch's figure staggered in the air, several times almost falling down.

Meanwhile, relying on a fearless fighting style, the Black Mist Lord held back the Red-Robed Bishop!

They could only watch helplessly as Cao Xing's [Book of the Undead] flipped to the last page.

"For the glory of the past, fight until the moment of the apocalypse!"

When the last incantation ended.

The chaotic battlefield seemed to calm down instantly.

Behind Cao Xing, a massive army of the undead suddenly appeared.

Their gazes were firm, and even though they had become the undead, they still could not hide the battle-hardened aura on their bodies.

All the undead stood uniformly in place.

And Duke Baradin, clad in heavy armor and holding a longsword, still stood at the very front of the formation.

Seeing himself suddenly appear, Duke Baradin quickly swept his gaze over the surrounding situation, and then cast his gaze onto Cao Xing.

"Lord Cao Xing, trust you have been well."

Duke Baradin still wore a faint smile on his face.

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Your Grace Duke Baradin, trust you have been well."

"As you can see, I have run into trouble again."

"The enemies encountered this time are very strong, and I need you to help me slay them."

The duke readily replied, "No problem, Lord Cao Xing."

"Please tell me, who are the targets that need to be dealt with."

Cao Xing pointed straight ahead.

This posture looked as if he were saying,

"Big bro, it is that bunch of guys!"

Duke Baradin naturally also quickly cast his gaze onto the Dark Witch and the Red-Robed Bishop.

"I understand, Lord Cao Xing."

"Then just finish off all these guys, right?"

"Yes, Your Grace!"

Duke Baradin nodded, and then he directly raised his longsword and shouted, "Soldiers, charge with me!"

"Slay Lord Cao Xing's enemies!"

Hearing the order.

All the soldiers let out an explosive shout of the undead!

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

The next moment, Duke Baradin had already charged forward first.

And behind him, Ascalon soldiers followed closely behind him, launching a terrifying charge!

The aura of the undead from over a thousand people converged into an ocean of the undead!

Rushing forward like giant waves, it gave people a terrifying momentum that was impossible to resist!

The expressions of the Red-Robed Bishop and the Dark Witch changed simultaneously!

And that Red-Robed Bishop seemed to understand something.

"Damn it! Last time, a high priest of our Church of Light died in the forest, and our later investigation found that the aura of the undead remained there."

"Turns out the person who finished him off was you!"

Duke Baradin disdained to converse with him, raising his greatsword and heading straight for the formidable enemy!

His first target was the low-health Dark Witch!

In an instant, the undead army charged over!

And naturally, that witch would not be resigned to being captured without a fight.

She still wanted to fly into the air.

However, Duke Baradin held his longsword high, and a terrifying sword qi dozens of meters long instantly condensed.

"Sword of the Kingdom, slash!"

Swish!

The Dark Witch was struck down on the spot by this sword, crashing directly to the ground.

[-15732]

A terrifying damage number appeared.

Just as Duke Baradin was preparing to press his advantage and slay the Dark Witch in one fell swoop.

An incomparably tyrannical power erupted from within her body!

"Boom!"

Terrifying black qi erupted, instantly blowing away the frontline hundreds of Ascalon soldiers.

However, Duke Baradin showed not the slightest panic.

"Form up the military array!"

The next moment, all the Ascalon Warriors regrouped their formation.

"Hah!"

Accompanied by an explosive shout!

The aura of over a thousand undead surged by a large margin once again!

At this moment, the Dark Witch crawled up from the ground, also entering a berserk state.

"A bunch of ants, are you even worthy of killing this seat?"

She frantically absorbed the surrounding dark qi, stirring up a black storm on the spot!

However, a towering blue aura similarly surged from Duke Baradin's undead army.

At this moment, the power of darkness and the power of the undead rivaled each other evenly.

"Charge!"

"Charge!"

"Charge!!"

"For the glory of the past, fight until the moment of the apocalypse!"

Following the roars of the undead soldiers!

They actually withstood the shock of the witch's dark qi head-on, rushing right in front of her.

Then, amidst the Dark Witch's terrified gaze.

Duke Baradin's undead sword mercilessly slashed down.

"Swish! Swish, swish!"

[-7894]

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[-2452]

[-4231]

[-1623]

…

Dense damage numbers appeared.

In a mere three seconds.

The Dark Witch's remaining 200,000+ HP was cleared to zero.

And Cao Xing, who had been closely monitoring the battle situation from the side, saw the Dark Witch's HP at a glance.

[HP: 1 / 1543178]

Yes, she still had the very last drop of blood left.

And right at this time.

A black shadow crawled out from the witch's body.

Its pitch-black pupils carried a panicked expression, seemingly wanting to escape.

Seeing this scene, Cao Xing quickly said, "Your Grace the Duke, finish off that black shadow!"

Duke Baradin seemed to discern that that black shadow was extraordinary.

But he did not hesitate, directly swinging his greatsword.

"You ant! How dare you strike at this seat!"

"This seat is the Nightmare God Démǔ!"

"Once this seat comes out from the Abyssal Land, I will surely make you all experience what the wrath of a deity is!"

Hearing the title 'Nightmare God Démǔ'.

The four Nightmare Court archers on the field drastically changed expressions one after another, their eyes filled with intense disbelief.

However, Duke Baradin completely ignored its threats.

A sword descended directly!

"Puff!"

That black shadow shattered on the spot!

It was merely a force, or rather, a consciousness; only by parasitizing in someone else's body could it unleash powerful strength.

Therefore, it was easily slain by Duke Baradin.

At this moment, as the black shadow burst open!

"Bang!!!"

An invisible shockwave rushed out from the top floor of the ancient castle, instantly sweeping out of the entire castle!

And it directly swept across the entire Witch Forest.

Everyone on the field retreated abruptly by a few steps!

Only Duke Baradin stood unmoved in place!

After finishing off this low-health witch.

The undead army changed direction and came directly to the side of that Red-Robed Bishop.

"Rattle!!!"

Watching the terrifying torrent of the undead rushing towards him.

That Red-Robed Bishop's expression drastically changed instantly!

He knew that he was definitely not a match for this army of the undead.

That duke holding the longsword was comparable to him in terms of power.

However, under the blessing of over a thousand Ascalon Warriors, all of them received a terrifying boost!

The Red-Robed Bishop wanted to run away.

However, the Black Mist Lord Igvar was trying his best to hold him back!

Facing the undead army, this Red-Robed Bishop deeply experienced what despair was!

"I am the Red-Robed Bishop Eugene!"

"I act on the orders of the Seed of Light, you cannot kill me!"

However, Duke Baradin had even slain that Nightmare God Démǔ.

Would he still fear this so-called Seed of Light?

The next moment, the massive undead army submerged the Red-Robed Bishop!

"Ahhh! Damn it!"

"You blasphemers shall surely bear the wrath of the God of Light!"

He swung his giant axe inside, continuously knocking away undead warriors one by one.

As a Tier 5 commander, he naturally possessed some ability to resist.

But obviously, this was futile.

After all, the disparity in numbers was simply too large.

As the undead's battle blades slashed across his body, dense damage numbers appeared.

[-5732]

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[-11952]

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…

Every second, seven or eight damage numbers would appear above his head.

1.1 million HP seemed to have no effect whatsoever under this terrifying siege.

Coupled with the fact that he was also being besieged by two commanders.

Alongside Cao Xing and others who were continuously launching ranged attacks at him.

One could imagine how miserable this Red-Robed Bishop's situation was.

18 seconds later…

His HP had already dropped below 10,000.

And Cao Xing seized the opportunity.

An [Ice Breaking Flying Blade] was instantly flung over.

"Puff! Puff, puff!"

[-3742]

[-3965]

[-3823]

…

This fellow's last bit of HP was cleared to zero.

[Successfully killed Church of Light: Red-Robed Bishop Lv50, Tier 5 Commander-class creature, killed an enemy of a higher level, gained EXP: 50000 * 3]

[Combatants gained EXP: 25000]

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[Because you killed an important member of the Church of Light, Prestige + 1000]

[Please note: Because you have slaughtered too many high-level members of the Church of Light, hidden favorability has turned into hostility. Once exposed, you will be hunted down by the Church of Light!]

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