[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory":3,"chapter-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-92":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mystic Calling：Stone of Glory",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1241948,1669,"Chapter 92: level 56？!","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-92",92,"\u003Cp>There’s a saying: \"It’s the straw that breaks the camel’s back.\" Maybe your strength is just enough to take down exactly ten Tier-10 Inferno Pit Lords out of an army of a hundred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you add even one more target to that number, it could trigger a complete collapse!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone two, three, or even doubling the number of targets. You don’t even need to think about it—you’re definitely screwed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ethan didn’t really care about that. It wasn’t a big deal to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he did care about, however, was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Tier-10 Inferno faction unit hero—Balzareth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A hero unit of the Tier-10 Inferno Pit Lords, huh? Wonder what rank he is—Epic purple, or Legendary orange?\" Ethan’s eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of seriousness flickering within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly speaking, if it were just regular Inferno units, even doubling, tripling, or multiplying their numbers by five wouldn’t faze him at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t even need to personally oversee the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment a hero unit entered the picture, all that confidence and ease turned into pressure, making him feel uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In large-scale battles, the scariest thing about hero units was their devastating area-of-effect spells and their massive buffs to the entire army’s attributes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Ethan himself as an example: at level 29, his impressive 29-point boost to attack and defense stats could allow any unit below Tier-7 or Tier-8 Elite Units to fight above their tier!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if you looked at Seraphina’s current stats, it was even more terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Seraphina’s command, even her Tier-9 units could dominate wild Tier-10 units!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And her Tier-10 units? They could probably go toe-to-toe with Tier-11 Royal Units!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was exactly why every player in the world of \"Glory Lords X\" desperately wanted high-tier, powerful hero units.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heroes were just way too important!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a hero leading them, Infernal Legions were nothing more than scattered mobs in Ethan’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But put a hero like Balzareth in charge, and suddenly those scattered mobs transformed into a disciplined, iron-hard legion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for exactly how tough this \"iron legion\" would be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d have to see this Tier-10 Inferno Pit Lord hero—Balzareth—in action to know for sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, the Emerald Castle army has finished assembling!\" Elynn approached Ethan respectfully, interrupting his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the detailed troop information of the Emerald Castle army appeared before Ethan’s eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier-13 Hero Units: 2 (Seraphina, Cicero)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier-11 Hero Unit: Unicorn (Elyra) x1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier-10 Special Hidden Hero Unit: Elven Pegasus Knight (Elynn) x1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier-12 Wyvern Monarch x2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier-12 Cyclops King x1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier-11 Unicorn x4\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier-10 Elven Pegasus Knight x5\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier-10 Thunderbird x3...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the individual numbers of each unit weren’t particularly large, their tiers and levels were impressively high!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from special units like the Tier-6 Vestals, Tier-9 Moon Does, and Tier-10 Sun Deers, Ethan decided to only bring units of Tier-10 and above this time. He was going for quality over quantity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among these units, there was also a brand-new face making its debut:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphina’s hidden special Tier-10 unit—Elven Pegasus Knight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Elven Pegasus Knight]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden Special Unit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flying Unit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier: 10\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HP: 2500\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attack: 65\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defense: 55\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Innate Skills: Storm Cleave, Elven Barrier\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Storm Cleave: Harnesses the power of nature’s storms to unleash a devastating strike! This attack ignores 30% of enemy defense but consumes a large amount of stamina. Ineffective against units Tier-11 and above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elven Barrier: Three Elven Pegasus Knights can join forces to create a powerful barrier, trapping enemies and stunning them. Effective against units of Tier-11 and below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The duration of Elven Barrier depends on the Elven Pegasus Knights’ condition, stamina, and the enemy’s tier and strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A barrier that can stun even Tier-11 units, huh?\" Ethan couldn’t help but marvel at the Elven Pegasus Knights’ stats and skills. \"Now that’s what I call a hidden special Tier-10 unit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were seriously impressive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First off, among all the regular Tier-10 units he’d seen, the Elven Pegasus Knight’s base stats were second only to the Minotaur King, known as the strongest melee unit at Tier-10.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, both of their innate skills were incredibly useful—no filler skills here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Storm Cleave was basically an upgraded version of a critical strike, while Elven Barrier provided incredible crowd-control, support, and combo potential. Imagine the Elven Pegasus Knights stunning a Tier-11 enemy, leaving it helpless while the rest of the army piled on damage without any risk. It was practically cheating!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elynn, today’s the first real battle for your Elven Pegasus Knights. Show me what you’ve got!\" Ethan smiled encouragingly at Elynn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elynn immediately straightened up, her expression turning serious. \"We won’t let you down, my lord! The Elven Pegasus Knights are ready to fight to the death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We won’t let you down, my lord! The Elven Pegasus Knights are ready to fight to the death!\" echoed the five knights behind Elynn, their faces determined and confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, let’s move out!\" Ethan commanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lord!\" Elynn nodded sharply, turning around and drawing her sword in one swift motion. \"Emerald Castle army—move out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move out! Move out! Move out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a chorus of fierce battle cries from the diverse troops, the Emerald Castle army marched forward, heading straight toward the Doom Mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Seraphina, Cicero, and Elyra had already arrived at the battlefield ahead of them, standing firm against the endless waves of Infernal Legions pouring out from the Hell Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Squeak squeak...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gurgle...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Ethan and the Emerald Castle army reached the Doom Mountains and approached the Hell Gate, Seraphina, Cicero, and Elyra quickly rushed over, greeting Ethan respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the situation?\" Ethan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The spatial fluctuations haven’t stopped yet. Inferno troops keep pouring out nonstop,\" Seraphina replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s wait a bit longer,\" Ethan said, glancing casually at the vast army of Infernal Legions covering the scorched, sulfurous landscape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a terrifying surge of energy erupted from within the Hell Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blazing Inferno Flames burst forth from the gate, accompanied by a savage, blood-curdling roar echoing from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You pathetic insects dare oppose my Infernal Legions? The mighty Balzareth will rip your souls apart and savor every bite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the voice faded, a massive, blood-red demon emerged into Ethan’s view. Towering thousands of feet tall, with two massive horns atop his head, he was engulfed in raging Inferno Flames. In his hand, he wielded a massive black thorned whip, radiating an aura of pure brutality and evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight alone was enough to send chills down anyone’s spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the demon’s information appeared clearly before Ethan’s eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Balzareth]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Infernal Lords!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Servant of Baelthar, Demon King of the Sixth Infernal Layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 56\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Race: Inferno Pit Lord\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier: Purple Epic Hero\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hero Class: Inferno Flames Awakener\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attack: 36\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defense: 50\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength: 131\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowledge: 55\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HP: 5500\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damage: 5571\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic Damage: 210240\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hero Skills: Wisdom, Offense, Fire Magic Mastery...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hero Talents:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demonic Rebirth (Can resurrect all fallen allied units as Tier 7 One-Horned Demons without limit. Cooldown: 30 minutes.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Infernal Warlord (Boosts base Attack, Defense, and HP of Tier 7 One-Horned Demons, Tier 8 Two-Horned Demon Kings, Tier 9 Inferno Pit Fiends, and Tier 10 Inferno Pit Lords. Initial bonus: 3%, increases with hero level up to a maximum of 33%. Current bonus: 27%.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inferno Flames (Unleashes devastating Inferno Flames magic over a wide area, dealing massive damage enhanced by Strength and Knowledge attributes.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall Rating: SSS-Class Purple Epic Hero!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A mage-type hero, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And level 56 at that...\" Ethan muttered, frowning deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mage heroes were absolute nightmares in large-scale battles—especially those god-tier mages at high levels. One powerful area-of-effect spell could easily wipe out half your army, leaving you with losses so heavy you’d practically cry tears of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And worse yet...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Inferno Pit Lord hero, Balzareth, was actually level 56!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 56—just thinking about it made Ethan uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did that even mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A level 56 purple Epic hero would have accumulated a staggering 112 attribute points from leveling alone—an absolutely terrifying number!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, high-level heroes always had hidden bonuses and invisible buffs that didn’t even show up clearly in the system stats. That was the real headache here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only silver lining was that, as a mage-type hero, Balzareth’s Attack and Defense stats weren’t particularly high, meaning the boosts he provided to his troops’ combat stats would be relatively limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in the world of \"Glory Lords X,\" Spell Power and Knowledge attributes didn’t directly enhance most troops’ combat stats. That was one of the major drawbacks of mage-type heroes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, even knowing all this, Ethan couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous facing such a high-level enemy hero for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This fight’s gonna be tricky...\" Ethan murmured quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his gaze toward Seraphina, speaking decisively, \"Seraphina, you’ll take command of all our troops. But for the specific battle strategy, we’ll follow Elynn’s lead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Seraphina’s true value as a Mythic-level Combat Hero shone brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Seraphina Drahmoulis]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Free Hero Form: Free heroes can independently command troops in battle. They benefit from Strategic Artifact attribute bonuses but do not receive the lord’s full attribute boosts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gender: Female\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 17\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Race: Green Dragon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier: Crimson Ultimate\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hero Class: Green Dragon Deity\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attack: 181 (231)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defense: 155\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a classic \"God of War\" type hero, Seraphina’s Attack and Defense stats were nothing short of luxurious—outrageously powerful, even. And as a Free Hero, all these incredible stats could directly boost the combat capabilities of the troops under her command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over two hundred points of Attack and Defense bonuses—just imagining it was enough to make Ethan’s heart race and his scalp tingle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was precisely the greatest advantage of warrior-type heroes: massive, army-wide boosts to Attack and Defense stats, making them absolute beasts in close combat!\u003C\u002Fp>",1629,"2026-06-05T15:15:29.580Z",1,"novelbin.me","d3760567156b6699bb5dbfdee771aed8b733d874f3a067b8eb5ac063ac27941d","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-93","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-91",1138,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmystic-calling-stone-of-glory-cover.jpg"]