Chapter 561: The Battle of Dragon City

On the walls of Dragon City, the flags of the Telixiya Kingdom fluttered; the defensive equipment and Magic Cannons were lined up one by one, and a large number of Knights and soldiers stood on either side, having assumed a defensive posture.

Yet, after these two years of war, this Kingdom had almost no famous generals left; those like Wulaer and Aruba had either died in battle, been captured, or perished because they became failures due to the consumption of the Flame Seal.

Regardless, the courage of the remaining people standing on the ramparts was worthy of affirmation.

As the saying goes, only thunderous means can highlight a compassionate heart.

Therefore, Luoning demanded that Ruidar and the others take Dragon City with the most thunderous means, minimizing innocent casualties.

And so, as the battle began, the flames of Kaierluosi descended upon the ramparts; its massive claws stepped down left and right, directly crushing the battlements on the wall.

Following that, the powerful attack methods of Suofeiya, Maiken, and the others were all poured out in one go.

Although the opposition also used Magic, Battle Techniques, and even Magic Cannons to bombard them back, turning the North Gate of Dragon City into a bombing zone, after a few rounds, they were ultimately exhausted.

Soon, the city gate was blasted open, close-quarters combat broke out on the ground, and fierce battles erupted in the sky between Griffin Knights and Dragon Hawk Knights.

Luoning watched the battlefield quietly; his army soon gained the upper hand, and then a momentum of crushing everything in its path took hold.

"Among those defending Dragon City, there seem to be only one Blazing Sun Knight and one Archmage?"

Come to think of it, only this Archmage was the real deal; this Knight was merely a Silver Moon Knight who had activated the power of the Flame Seal to possess strength rivaling the Sun-level.

He could not help but be surprised, "It looks like the opponent is prepared to not even defend the city, and instead hold the Wangong to the death."

Ruidar said: "Although the Wangong has an array and has stored enough food to last for decades, I cannot understand why he thinks he can ensure his own safety by relying on these?"

A Wangong, even if protected by an array, could be worn down if they surrounded it and ground them out.

"He is waiting for us to attack inside."

Luoning smiled and said: "In consideration of how long Yanyi has waited, I will satisfy this wish of his."

Ruidar was startled: "You want to take the initiative to attack?"

"Of course!"

Luoning said: "The frontal battlefield is enough for Maiken and the others; you come with me to the Wangong to see just how strong their array is."

Ruidar immediately obeyed the order, though a trace of suspicion flashed in his heart.

Based on his understanding of Luoning, the latter usually sought stability and would not easily take risks without great certainty; this proactive attack was somewhat out of character.

Was he getting carried away as the war neared its end, or did he have some new reliance?

Ruidar felt it should be the latter, because the feeling Luoning gave him was different from before.

If the aura of the two was similar before, now, although Luoning's aura was more restrained, upon careful sensing, there was an indescribable sense of heaviness.

Could it be that the Duke had broken through to become a Sage?

It couldn't be that fast, could it?

Thoughts flashed through Ruidar's mind, but he immediately agreed aloud.

Thus, the two flew straight toward the Wangong of the Telixiya Kingdom.

At this moment, the top combat power of the Tricia Kingdom was gathered inside the Ten Thousand Palaces; Yanyi had concentrated almost all Flame Seal Knights above the Meteor-level here, preparing for a decisive battle to turn the tide against Luoning.

"Dusang, do you think Luoning will attack the Wangong directly?"

The tense atmosphere left Tailuo's forehead covered in sweat, and he could only resort to changing the subject to relieve the pressure brought upon him by becoming the monarch of a fallen kingdom.

Dusang said respectfully: "Your Majesty, judging by Luoning's past style, he might let his subordinates, Ruidar and other Knights, come over."

Tailuo frowned upon hearing this; if that were really the case, wouldn't their preparations be in vain?

Now, he was both afraid of Luoning coming and worried that the other party would not come.

"He's here!"

Yanyi said in a deep voice, and in a trance, it seemed as if a cold, icy wind swept through everyone's hearts.

Before the sound had even finished echoing, two figures appeared in the air; one had silver hair, and the other had red hair.

Although they had never met Luoning and Ruidar, they were very clear about the two men's characteristics and recognized them immediately.

Luoning's Mental Power had long since swept through the Wangong, and he knew that this group of people was gathered in the central plaza, having set up a posture to welcome an attack.

"Luoning, you finally came!"

Yanyi's voice carried a hint of mockery and ridicule: "I have long heard of your glorious deeds; from Mountain Baron to Conqueror Duke, you only took a short five years. I just don't know if you, who have shocked the world, have the guts to come down and fight me to the death?"

Dusang remained calm, but felt amused in his heart.

If such a simple verbal provocation could make Luoning come down, the latter would not have become the king of the Orland Continent.

Luoning laughed aloud: "I have long heard that there is an array laid down by Selandier inside the Wangong; I wonder how powerful it is?"

As he spoke, he gave Ruidar a look; the latter immediately understood, drew his long sword, and the Extreme Origin Power condensed into a fire-red sword shadow hundreds of meters long that crashed down with a boom.

But just as the sword shadow was about to strike the Wangong, the entire Wangong was enveloped by a purple light.

This purple light was mixed with the fluctuations of wind and the heaviness of earth, acting like a thick barrier that completely blocked Ruidar's attack.

Boom—

Although the energy explosion stirred up a furious storm, after the storm ended, the Wangong below remained unscathed.

"Hahaha!"

Yanyi laughed: "This is a defensive array laid out based on the Law Rune bestowed by Lord Ceres; you, a mere Legendary, want to break it?"

He paused, and cursed in a low voice: "You are simply dreaming!"

Ruidar snorted coldly, and the aura of a Legendary powerhouse was completely released.

Although the sword shadow hundreds of meters long just now was not weak in power, it was only a casual strike; now, he was prepared to get serious.

"Heavy Strike Explosion!"

Ruidar condensed his Extreme Origin Power onto his left fist, and then smashed it toward the ground below.

At this moment, the space in front seemed to be affected by this power and began to tremble; the massive Flame Fist appeared to Tailuo and the others like a flame meteorite pressing down like Mount Tai, carrying an irresistible power that would crush everything.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The Heavy Strike Explosion smashed fiercely against the array, causing the barrier to ripple violently, and the ground of the Wangong below also shook tremendously; everyone's eardrums stung, and those with slightly weaker strength all bled.

Yet this ripple seemed to be neutralizing the power of that punch; after a violent fluctuation, it remained completely unscathed.

Ruidar was secretly alarmed; the Heavy Strike Explosion he had just unleashed with all his might hadn't even penetrated the barrier, and the strength of this array was indeed somewhat high.

"One more punch!" He gathered his attack once again.

Seeing this scene, Yanyi chuckled inwardly: "Very good, just like that, exhaust your strength to your heart's content on breaking the array. Once you break the array and rush down thinking you've won, you will fall right into my trap!"

Selandier had actually set up two arrays: the outermost defensive array, and a second Suppression Array controlled by Yanyi, which could exert pressure on enemies entering the array through gravity, elemental manipulation, mental tremors, and other aspects, interfering with their thinking and weakening their combat power.

"Let me do it!"

Luoning reached out to block Ruidar, stopping his movements.

"The 'Ceres' he spoke of should be the Sage Tier Storm Lord that Suofeiya mentioned; relying on the methods of such a powerhouse, the strength of the defensive array will certainly not be weak. Although you could break it, it would likely take a dozen or so hits, and that would be quite a drain on you."

Ruidar nodded solemnly, retracted his power, and stepped aside.

Luoning raised his hand, and in an instant, the surrounding world changed color as endless fire power gathered toward his fist.

"This is!"

Ruidar was shocked; although Luoning was also using the Heavy Strike Explosion Battle Technique, its power was a dimension higher than the Extreme Origin Power he used.

"Is this the power of a Sage?"

Below, Yanyi's pupils constricted; he subconsciously sensed the unusual nature of this attack, but it was too rushed, and before he could figure it out, Luoning's attack had already descended.

If Ruidar's attack only made the space tremble, then Luoning's attack directly caused the space to twist and deform.

Its continuously expanding power brought an unprecedented shock to the vision, hearing, and soul as it slammed into the defensive array.

Boom!

In this instant, the entire world lost its luster.

The defensive array, which in Yanyi's view could withstand a Legendary powerhouse for at least a dozen moves, actually shattered with a roar under Luoning's single strike.

"No, this is impossible!" Yanyi cried out in a voice of disbelief. (End of chapter)