Marita’s support, Moon Goddess Sealing Orb (5800)

"Now, I want to make you my slaves even more!"

With a crazy smile on its face, the lizardman rushed forward again!

Harati remained calm in the face of danger and commanded,

"All Centaur Spear Shield Cavalry, brace your spears and form up!"

"All Centaur archers, focus your fire!"

Clang! Clang-clang!

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

A massive volley of arrows rained down toward the lizardman.

However, right at that moment,

the man's body underwent another transformation.

Its tail, originally over three meters long, violently surged to over a dozen meters in length.

Then, carrying boundless might, this giant tail swept violently across!

"Whoosh—"

The sound of breaking air rang out!

The Centaur Spear Shield Cavalry at the very front were directly whipped flying away.

Terrifying damage numbers popped up above their heads!

[-47235]

[-45236]

[-44265]

[-42315]

…

In an instant, these Centaur Spear Shield Cavalry were left with less than 20% of their HP!

If not for Cao Xing's Ice Armor Technique and Frost Magic Shield, along with Harati's Saint Domain,

they might even have been completely killed in one hit by this attack.

This scene sent a chill not only through Saint Harati,

but also deep into the hearts of the other Centaurs.

The enemy was simply too terrifying!

This kind of attack power was simply unimaginable!

At this moment, after unleashing that tail-swipe attack, the lizardman transformed back into the appearance of that man.

He slowly walked forward, yet he brought heavy pressure to all the Centaurs!

"How is it? You know that if I want to kill you, it's a very easy matter."

"So now, swear allegiance to me, or else your fate will be the same as the lizards outside."

Hearing these words,

a wavering expression appeared in Harati's eyes. "My clansmen…"

"Why don't we submit temporarily."

As a saint, she didn't want any more sacrifices among her people.

However, determined expressions flashed in the eyes of all the Centaurs.

They simultaneously refused,

"We will never surrender!"

"To make you submit to this fellow, we would rather die in battle here."

"That's right! This guy is not worthy of becoming the master of the Centaurs!"

Saint Harati stared blankly at the reaction of the other Centaurs.

The warrior Kantor said, "Saint, you have just arrived in this territory, and perhaps you don't understand this territory, nor the Lord."

"However, we attach the utmost importance to the Lord and this territory!"

"This is our second home!"

"And the Lord, he is the head of this family!"

"If we are to betray him to get a chance to live, we would rather die in battle!"

The other Centaurs chimed in one after another.

"We will never betray the Lord!"

Those Centaur Spear Shield Cavalry who had been whipped flying stood up once again.

They looked forward with unwavering gazes!

Seeing this, a curve appeared at the corner of the terrifying man's mouth once more.

"Oh? Where is this so-called Lord in your mouths?"

"Why is it that you are all about to die, yet he still hasn't appeared?"

His tone carried contempt and mockery.

The Centaurs did not fluctuate at all because of the lizardman's words.

Including the other Centaurs, they all tightly grasped the worn-out spears in their hands.

And this Centaur saint seemed to understand something.

"I understand. I am very gratified that you have found a new target to follow."

"Then, I, Harati Hoof, will also fight to the end with everyone!"

With those words, she pulled back her bowstring. "Warriors, follow me and kill!"

"All Centaur Spear Shield Cavalry, form a defensive formation!"

"Archers, focus your fire on the enemy's head!"

…

…

Meanwhile, inside the territory applying BUFFs to those knights, Cao Xing suddenly received a string of system prompts.

[Your territory member: Samuel suffered a fatal attack from '???', and has died.]

[Your territory member: Liam suffered a fatal attack from '???', and has died…]

[Your…]

…

…

Several consecutive death messages made Cao Xing's expression change drastically!

Furthermore, a terrifying burst of magic power instantly covered the entire territory.

On the scene, Sarah, Assam, and the others all looked at the gloomy-faced Cao Xing with puzzled expressions.

Although they didn't know what happened, judging from the Lord's reaction, something bad had likely occurred.

As time passed, Cao Xing received a few more death messages again.

He gripped the magic wand in his hand tightly, the aura on his body seeming to condense into substance, making people feel a bone-chilling coldness.

The scene fell deathly silent.

No one dared to speak, and their expressions gradually grew solemn.

Cao Xing knitted his brows tightly.

Obviously, they had encountered an unimaginably terrifying enemy in that grotto.

Although he was extremely anxious inside,

he also knew that group of Centaurs must still be in combat.

At this time, he absolutely could not disturb them.

He could only silently pray in his heart.

However, the situation seemed far from optimistic.

Within just a few short seconds, he received several more death messages.

And Centaurs were still continuously dying.

In his heart, Cao Xing had already prepared himself for the total annihilation of this Centaur squadron.

For the first time, anger, self-blame, and guilt appeared in his eyes…

Throughout the entire territory, whether it was the staff or the combat personnel, everyone stopped what they were doing.

Under this oppressive atmosphere, system prompts of Centaurs dying in battle kept coming.

After more than twenty consecutive death-in-battle messages,

the broadcasts finally stopped.

Until a minute or two passed, no more system prompts appeared.

Only then did Cao Xing finally let out a slight sigh of relief.

At this moment, Sarah nearby couldn't help asking, "Lord, you… what's wrong with you…"

Cao Xing said in a deep voice, "It's Kantor, Harati, and the others. An accident may have happened in that grotto!"

Hearing these words,

the expressions of everyone present tightened.

Cao Xing didn't speak, but instead waited for information to be sent from the Centaur side.

A few minutes later, a crackling electrical sound finally rang in his ear.

Kantor's voice sounded, "Lord, we encountered a formidable enemy!"

Cao Xing immediately replied, "I already know."

"Tell me, what is your current situation!"

Kandaer said with a somewhat depressed tone, "Just now while exploring the last passage, we encountered a terrifying enemy."

"That fellow was too terrifying; even with all of us working together, we were simply no match for him."

"Under the desperate cover of those Centaur Spear Shield Cavalry and other warriors, we managed to escape the battlefield by a fluke."

"That lizardman pursued us relentlessly."

"Later, Saint Harati led us to rush into a hidden passage, and only then did we become temporarily safe."

Beside him, Harati said, "At the end of this passage, there is a mysterious power."

"I don't know what's inside here either."

"But that fellow outside seems not to dare to come in."

After listening to the Centaurs' account, Cao Xing's heart became even heavier.

He had already attached great importance to that grotto, even sending a Centaur saint to lead them.

As a result, the danger inside that grotto still exceeded expectations.

Cao Xing continued to ask, "Do you have any idea about roughly what strength that lizardman has?"

Kandaer replied, "It feels stronger than anyone in our territory!"

"However, it's a bit weaker than the dragon we encountered last time."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing let out another breath of relief.

Since it hadn't reached the level of the dragon Seraphis, it meant the opponent was likely a creature below Tier 8.

And as long as it wasn't Hero-level, there was still a fight to be had.

Therefore, he said solemnly, "I understand."

"Kandaer, tell Harati, you guys continue to stay inside the passage and don't move around casually. Wait for me to come and rescue you."

Hearing this, the Centaurs said with some hesitation,

"Lord, the lizardman outside is too powerful…"

"Or perhaps, you shouldn't come… I'm afraid you might also encounter danger."

However, Cao Xing said directly, "I will not abandon any territory resident!"

"Wait for me!"

At the same time, touched expressions had appeared in the eyes of the group of Centaurs on the other side.

"Thank you, respected Lord…"

Cao Xing had already hung up the communication.

Liu Muxue on her end also saw the system prompt and sent a communication request to Cao Xing's side.

Cao Xing quickly explained the situation and then said, "Muxue, stop the Zhuo Mas Claw challenge now."

"Have all the soldiers return to the camp."

"Lead Hilda and other core combat personnel to quickly head to that grotto to rendezvous."

"Also notify Bjorn's side to bring their core combat personnel over."

The soldiers' mobility was relatively slow, so they couldn't rush to the grotto in the first instance.

And since that group of Centaurs was trapped inside at the moment, no one knew how much longer they could hold out.

Therefore, every second counted right now.

Liu Muxue said solemnly, "I understand, I'm heading over right now!"

With those words, she quickly hung up the communication and initiated a series of actions.

At this moment, Cao Xing began to consider corresponding countermeasures.

Although he was very anxious right now,

just being anxious wouldn't solve anything.

Since he was going to deal with such a powerful enemy, he must first think of a foolproof plan.

Thus, Cao Xing began to tally the forces within his territory as well as the trump cards in his hands.

Dragon Speaker was still unconscious to this day, so the Totem of Summoning could not be used.

Right now, he still had one chance to summon from the Book of the Dead of Ascalon.

Last time, Duke Baradin said he was about to break through to Tier 6. If he became a Tier 6 powerhouse, his strength would undergo a qualitative change.

Even if he didn't break through, so many undead could still help him buy time.

Therefore, Cao Xing contacted Ji Xinyue at the first instance.

"Xinyue, are you near the territory?"

After connecting the call, Ji Xinyue heard the abnormality in Cao Xing's tone. "Great Lord Cao Xing, I happen to be here. Is there something you need?"

"I need you to do me a favor right now. Go to that Ascalon underground palace and tell those undead…"

"Tell them that I need Duke Baradin to lead all the undead and wait in the underground palace."

"Sorry to trouble you."

Ji Xinyue seemed to understand the importance of the matter. "I understand, I'll go right away."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ji Xinyue rushed toward that underground palace immediately.

Although she was usually very afraid of these undead, she suppressed the fear in her heart at this moment.

After doing this.

Cao Xing continued to instruct: "Now, all Silver Hand Knights and Tribal Witch Doctor, you will guard the territory."

"Assam, Ilena, Braum, prepare for battle!"

Everyone also knew what had happened, and a strong fighting spirit flashed in their eyes!

"We will fight to the death for you!"

Cao Xing nodded.

After instructing everyone, he quickly ran to the Alchemy Workshop.

This time, the enemy he had to deal with was unprecedentedly powerful, so he had to bring all his forces.

Counting Sarah and the witch, he also had two Tier 6 combat powers on hand.

Even if that lizardman was a Tier 7 Overlord-level creature, they still had a fight!

Cao Xing said in a serious tone.

"Francesca, those Centaur have encountered a formidable enemy."

"I need you."

Hearing Cao Xing's voice, the witch opposite him, dressed in a black gown, let out a cold voice.

"I am already prepared."

Just now in the Alchemy Workshop, she had already sensed Cao Xing's somewhat out-of-control aura.

Finished speaking, she stood up directly and walked out of the Alchemy Workshop following Cao Xing.

Then, Cao Xing called all four griffins over.

"Hoo— Hoo-hoo—"

The four griffins flapped their wings and came directly to Cao Xing's side.

He quickly gave the order.

"So now, two of us in a group, ride the griffins at the fastest speed and rush towards the grotto."

"Dabai, you follow behind as well."

As soon as he finished speaking, Cao Xing jumped onto the body of a griffin first.

Sarah also leaped and arrived behind him.

As for the other three griffins, Assam and Braum sat on them respectively.

Ilena and Francesca were in a group.

Just as they were about to take off.

In the territory, Marita walked out holding her staff.

She said in a solemn tone: "Lord Cao Xing, have you encountered any trouble?"

Cao Xing nodded, "There is a bit of a problem, but I will solve it."

Marita nodded solemnly: "I also believe that Lord Cao Xing can resolve all enemies."

"Although I am currently cursed and cannot provide you with much assistance."

"But please take this."

After speaking, Marita took out a white orb from her bosom and tossed it to Cao Xing.

He subconsciously caught it.

[Obtained: Moon Seal Orb (Orange)]

…

He quickly glanced at the attributes.

[Moon Seal Orb (Orange)]

[Quality: Epic]

[Item Effect: An orb containing a trace of the Goddess of Moon's power. After use, it can generate a full moon to seal the enemy inside. The duration of the seal depends on the enemy's strength, and it will be no less than 2 seconds.]

(Note: This sealing effect can be effective against Legendary powerhouses.)

…

Seeing the attributes of this orb, a look of shock appeared in Cao Xing's eyes.

It was actually a powerful item capable of sealing Legendary creatures!

How precious this thing was was almost self-evident.

Under normal circumstances, Cao Xing might not want such a precious thing from her, but he was going to deal with a powerful enemy now.

Cao Xing solemnly put it into his backpack.

Then he said gratefully: "Thank you very much, Lady Marita."

The elegant woman nodded and said.

"Please rest assured and go, Lord Cao Xing."

"Before you return, I will not let any accidents happen to your territory!"

"I swear in the name of Vilgas!"

The next moment, a staff appeared out of thin air in Marita's hand.

The Archmage's aura erupted instantly, and the tyrannical magic swept across the entire territory in an instant!

Seeing this scene, a look of gratitude appeared in Cao Xing's eyes once again.

Given his relationship with Marita, superfluous words of thanks needn't be said; everything went without saying.

Then.

Cao Xing did not delay and directly controlled the four Gale Griffins to take off at a 90-degree vertical angle.

"Screech—"

After the high-pitched cry.

It carried him soaring into the air at high speed!

Meanwhile, Assam and the others were gripping the feathers on their backs tightly as a strong, howling cold wind struck them.

In the blink of an eye, they flew up to a high altitude of nearly two thousand meters.

Cao Xing quickly opened the map and directly locked onto the location of the Lampri Grotto.

Then he gave the order: "You guys follow behind me."

As soon as he finished speaking, he controlled the Gale Griffins to charge forward.

These tamed griffins already possessed extremely fast flying speeds to begin with!

After being blessed by [Queens Will], they were even more like arrows shot from a bowstring!

"Whoosh— Whoosh—"

The surrounding scenery receded rapidly.

Under such terrifying speed, the oncoming cold wind was like sharp knives, continuously cutting at everyone's exposed skin.

Cao Xing calculated in his heart.

The fastest flying speed of these griffins was three hundred kilometers per hour!

And the Lampri Grotto was more than one hundred kilometers away from the territory.

That meant it would take about twenty-odd minutes to arrive.

Along the way, the four griffins sped like lightning, carrying Cao Xing and the others forward at high speed!

On the other side.

Liu Muxue and Bjorn were also leading Victoria, Hilda, and others, running at high speed.

However, since they were ground units, their movement speed naturally wasn't as fast as Cao Xing's side.

Twenty-odd minutes later.

Cao Xing had already arrived near the coordinates.

He saw that among the mountains and ridges below, there seemed to be an open space, which was the entrance to the Lampri Grotto.

After the griffins flew to the target position, he directly said: "Go down."

The four Gale Griffins once again plummeted downward at an extremely fast speed.

In the blink of an eye, they landed in front of that open space.

From afar, they saw a deep cave entrance.

Vaguely, everyone indeed sensed a terrifying aura inside.

Sarah beside him had already entered the Moon Dance form, ready for battle at any time.

However, Cao Xing did not immediately lead people into the grotto.

Instead, he waited at the entrance.

Relying on the strength he brought now, it was still not enough to deal with that guy.

Only by concentrating all their strength would it be possible to defeat that terrifying monster inside the grotto.

Although Liu Muxue and the others' movement speed could not compare to the Gale Griffins, running at full speed, two hundred kilometers per hour could still be achieved.

Yet at this moment, snowflakes drifted down from above everyone's heads…

"Whoosh—"

In the valley, the cold wind howled.

In the blink of an eye, the snowfall escalated from light snow into swirling snow filling the sky.

It even blurred everyone's vision ahead.

And Cao Xing also remembered the weather forecast from morning; there would be a moderate snow coming today.

He opened the communication and quickly asked: "Muxue, it's starting to snow, is there any impact on your side?"

Liu Muxue replied: "No problem Ah Xing, we will be there soon."

"Good."

About a dozen minutes later.

Liu Muxue, Hilda, and the others had already arrived.

And behind them, Bjorn holding a giant axe was also following, along with Commander-level powerhouses like Victoria.

Then came pets like Dabai and Frost Moose behind.

Everyone quickly assembled together.

They all stood in front of Cao Xing with solemn expressions.

Cao Xing said: "You already know the specific situation; there is an extremely powerful enemy in this cave."

"We need to deal with the guy inside."

"There might be a risk of death!"

Hearing this, everyone clenched the weapons in their hands one after another and said solemnly: "We fear no death!"

Cao Xing nodded.

He was just giving everyone a heads-up.

These people he brought were all chieftain-level creatures.

Even if they truly died in battle, they could subsequently be resurrected at the [Kings Altar].

Therefore, Cao Xing was not worried.

His gaze fell upon Hilda.

Whether casualties could be reduced in battle, she was the key!

Only by relying on Hilda's stacking poison ability could they suppress the HP of that guy inside in a short time.

The faster they finished off this guy, the fewer battle losses Cao Xing's side would suffer.

However, because this march was too hasty.

Hilda did not bring the Blood Spider troops, otherwise the win rate would have increased significantly.

Cao Xing ordered: "So now, let's go in!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Braum and Assam took the lead.

Raising their shields, they charged forward!

After entering the passage entrance, a passage appeared before them.

Moving forward along the passage all the way, they quickly came to the hall area of the grotto.

Cao Xing saw that there were a large number of corpses on the ground.

And they were all corpses of those cave giant lizards.

Looking out, there were probably no less than a thousand!

Those corpses were piled together at this moment, which was obviously the handiwork of those Centaur.

After approaching, a system prompt appeared.

[Do you wish to dismantle the cave giant lizard corpses?]

If all these corpses were dismantled, they could yield at least tens of thousands of kilograms of meat.

But now, Cao Xing had other uses for them.

"Hilda, incubate all these corpses into Exploding Blood Spiders."

Hearing the command, the Blood Spider Queen slowly raised her right hand.

Then, wisps of blood Qi fell onto the corpses of these lizards.

In the blink of an eye, the same changes as those goblins appeared on the bodies of these corpses.

Their bellies gradually bulged and expanded!

After finally expanding to a certain limit, they suddenly burst open!

"Pop! Squish~!"

Soon, a large number of Exploding Blood Spiders appeared on the ground.

"Hiss… Hiss…"

These Blood Spiders stood on the corpses, and tens of thousands of pairs of red eyes appeared quite terrifying in the dark environment.

Taking a rough glance, there were at least over twenty thousand of them!

Seeing this scene, Cao Xing's confidence increased by a few more points in his heart.

"Very good, in this way, the certainty of finishing off this guy is even greater!"