leonardwarren Chapter 431 The Reversal Brought by Only One Person
Chapter 431 The Reversal Brought by Only One Person
Roy and Riveria successfully escaped the Thousand Ice Garden and, using the Eye Crystal, immediately contacted the gods on the surface to learn about Finn's situation. Roy wasn't surprised to learn the group had entered the Demon Realm; Finn wouldn't allow them to stop without knowing his and Riveria's condition. The task of defeating the Corrupted Fairy was urgent and demanding!
"They've already entered the sixty-fifth floor. We don't have much time left. Let's go!" Roy said.
"Hmm!" Riveria nodded gently.
Transfer to a higher position!
Roy grabbed Riveria's soft, boneless hand and activated his magic. Spatial fluctuations engulfed their figures, and the next moment, the two appeared at the entrance to the sixty-first floor and walked into the deep cave.
The terrain of the glacial region had already been explored, and Roy was able to lead the others through it quickly.
The reason we didn't do this before was because there were too many people. The magic consumption for transferring people to higher floors is on the level of a super long chant spell, and it increases with the number of people. Even Roy's mental strength couldn't support transferring more than a dozen people across several floors.
Now it's just him and Riveria!
With their mental energy greatly reduced, the two traversed four floors in less than half an hour. At the entrance to the sixty-fifth floor, they encountered the resting members of the second team: Hedin, Daphne, Cassandra, and others.
The Celestial Elixir, which greatly restores physical and mental strength, is exclusively for the Astrea Familia; Roy and Ryu each have dozens of bottles in their spatial rings. The 2.0 version of the Antidote, however, is far too precious, with only about ten bottles available. These must be reserved for the rest of the expedition team and cannot be used solely for restoring fatigue. "Captain!"
When Daphne, Cassandra, and Rafia saw Roy, they rushed into the boy's arms.
"Alright, alright." Roy comforted his girl, with beautiful young women of various races on either side of him, their looks stunning and their figures enviable.
"Then let's go in first!"
Roy led Riveria into the Demon Realm first, using spatial magic to move them; there was no point in Daphne, Cassandra, and the others following. Upon entering the Demon Realm, they were greeted by an endless expanse of green flesh.
The alluring poison mist and Vara venomous insects that caused considerable trouble for the expedition team were nothing to Roy, as he and Riveria were both LV.7. The tremors of the underworld and the roar of the fairy dragon... caused Roy and Riveria to exchange a glance.
It seems the great battle has already begun!
The underworld is chasing souls!
Roy activated his skill, swiftly pinpointing the locations of Ryu, Alphia, Finn, and the others. He abruptly turned, locking onto their positions. *Beep! Beep! Beep!*
Golden lightning surged from Roy's palm, gradually condensing and transforming into a lightning spear in his hand.
"Rivia, chant the spell!" Roy said.
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Rivera was taken aback; there were no enemies. Then, realizing what she'd done, a proud smile spread across her beautiful face. "No wonder so many people want to team up with you. You're amazing, kid!"
"Soon, the flames will unleash the quietly advancing fires of war, an inevitable destruction. The war horns will sound high, let the savage chaos that surrounds everything come, Crimson Flame..." Riveria raised her staff, "Great Elf," and let out a soft murmur from her cherry lips.
Transfer to a higher position!
Just as Rivera was about to finish her incantation, Roy activated his magic, a spatial fluctuation engulfing the two and teleporting them to the front lines. Boom!!!
A deafening explosion rocked the earth!
Roy threw his lightning spear, interrupting the substantial pressure released by the Fairy Dragon. Riveria's second-tier attack magic, High-level Sword of Victory, precisely avoided all her own people and landed on the enemy.
Ais and Riveria are the two main damage dealers of the Loki Familia, and they usually need a lot of members to cover them. However, Roy can protect them by himself and create a perfect safe environment for them to deal damage.
Who could resist teaming up with Roy!
Roy's gaze swept over everyone, lingering for two seconds on the injured Tione before turning to the Filthy Fairy and the Fairy Dragon, his eyes sharp as knives. He took a deep breath. "No one knows what the future holds, but right now, our only enemies are them!"
The resounding words were like a thunderclap that split the heavy clouds. The crowd trembled slightly, and the fear and confusion in their eyes quickly faded away, replaced by a renewed and iron-like fighting spirit!
Yes!
The future Black Dragon is indeed terrifying, but without resolving the current predicament... how can we talk about the future? Besides, they also have that boy hailed as a miracle!
In an instant, everyone straightened their backs again, gripped their weapons tightly, and stared intently.
Even the filthy fairy could sense the changes on the field. Staring at Roy, she said, "So that's how it is. You are the being Dionysus spoke of, the one worthy of fear."
Dionysus!
Roy remained unmoved, also observing the filthy fairy. "What's the point? No matter how many people you devour, you can't build a fairy kingdom, nor can you create the fairy paradise you promised the hero!"
Upon hearing this, the filthy fairy's body stiffened.
A hint of curiosity appeared on the faces of Liu, Tione, Finn, and even the gods on the surface of the earth.
The ancient celestial spirits sent by the gods almost all lived and died alongside the heroes.
The fairy spirits that descend from the sky are the heroes' companions!
If the tainted fairy has been active in the dungeon for thousands of years, then before it fell into monster form... what kind of fairy was "she"? What kind of heroes were by her side? These questions arose in everyone's minds. They had investigated, but to no avail. Did Roy know?
Roy certainly knew.
As for why he didn't reveal it, there was no need. The other party's real name had long been buried in the abyss, unknown to anyone. The little information he had was of no help in defeating the other party; at most, it would only provoke them.
Now, Roy felt it necessary to take advantage of the situation to salvage his team's precarious morale.
Moreover, they had no idea what Dionysus was secretly planning; he wanted a swift victory!
Roy didn't keep them in suspense, slowly uttering a name, "The Fairy Dynasty—Sophia!"
"What?!"
The pupils of everyone present, including the gods, shrank.
This name is not unfamiliar to everyone. On the magnificent Heroes' Bridge in Orario, there are statues of many ancient heroes, including "Descendant of the Wolf Emperor" Sharon, "Empress of the Amazons" Ivelda, "Immortal Lord" Jazannev, "Saintess of the Immaculate Elf King" Celtia... and "Fairy Dynasty" Sofia is also among them!
This is the decisive phrase that forces even a celestial being who has degenerated into a monster to reveal their true nature.
"How do you know that name?!"
As expected, upon hearing this name, the smile on the Filthy Fairy's face vanished without a trace, and more importantly, Roy's earlier words... They couldn't create the paradise they had promised!
The identity of the tainted fairies remains a mystery, and Roy can only speculate. Perhaps in ancient times, many fairies received a divine decree and descended to the mortal realm to help heroes fight against monsters emerging from the dungeons. One man named Sophia is a special figure among these heroes.
Ordinary heroes can only win the favor of one fairy, but Sophia, with his amazing charm, is always surrounded by dozens or even hundreds of high-level fairies. This is the origin of his title "Fairy Dynasty (Harem)". He made a promise with many fairies that after solving the crisis in the dungeon, they would live happily ever after.
Things didn't go as planned!
The hero ultimately died in the dungeon, along with many fairies who admired him. This corrupt fairy was one of them. After death, it transformed into a monster and devoured the fairies who loved Sophia.
Therefore, there are a large number of immortal remains on the ceiling.
As Roy recounted his story, a deathly silence fell over the surroundings, and everyone present was deeply shaken.
The gods on Earth were utterly dumbfounded.
Guild headquarters, underground prayer room.
Uranus closed his eyes and remained silent.
The all-seeing old god had long since discovered the true identity of the tainted fairy, but having seen through the truth, he had no intention of revealing it, for the same reason as Roy: it was unnecessary information!
It's meaningless to the celestial spirit that has already turned into a monster; it will only make the other party angry and embarrassed without knowing what's going on, and in the end, continue to torment that filthy soul that can never be restored to its original state!
When Roy revealed her identity, the filthy fairy's half-human, half-snake body froze in mid-air, all her eyes wide open, showing no pleasure, no mockery, no pain, and certainly no calm. The muscles in her cheeks twitched, and her body began to tremble slightly.
Building a paradise was her last wish!
She wouldn't allow anyone to disagree, wouldn't allow anyone to stop her; extreme anger was brewing.
The filthy fairy's eyes were bloodshot, the corners of its eyes split open, and it stared at Roy with a ferocious expression, frantically emitting astonishingly high-frequency screams, "Disappear! Dis ...
"Burn fiercely!"
"Burning sky, burning earth, burning springs, burning mountains, burning life—the price my beloved hero paid with his life!" The Filthy Fairy chanted a spell that didn't require incantation, forcibly amplifying its power; this was a manifestation of the Filthy Fairy's inner turmoil. "Firestorm!!"
A massive magic circle unfolded like a celestial domain. Shaken by Roy's words, the filthy fairy gaped, roaring in frustration. Countless magic circles appeared out of thin air in every direction, covering the entire demon realm—an area exceeding two Orarios in size—and the immense magical energy was so solidified it was visible to the naked eye!
Everyone broke out in a cold sweat. This magic, in terms of both range and power, was very likely to surpass LV.9!
But it also shows one thing: she was in a hurry!
"Everyone, gather around me!"
"Ryu, use Liana's magic!"
While the filthy fairy chanted her magic, Roy was not idle; he issued a series of clear commands.
"Alright!" Ryu responded, summoning the magic of her family's familiar, Liliana Liz, with her magical power transforming into flames that spread from beneath her feet.
Rumble!
Soon, brilliant flame marks covered the earth and walls!
Liana Liz of the Astrea Familia was born in a magical superpower but was exiled by her homeland and became a wandering mage. Her awakened magic stemmed from her despair for her homeland and her desire to seal away the out-of-control demon kingdom.
The magic is called "Magic Flame Token," and it can forcibly reduce the target's magic attribute or magical effects!
For the filthy fairy spirits who excel at magical attacks, this magic is nothing short of their nemesis.
Although it's a little embarrassing to say this, after Ryu awakened the magic "Astraea's Memoirs," her higher level allowed her to serve as a superior replacement for former members of the Familia such as Aristotle and Kaguya!
The wielder of demonic flames!
Within the expanded Flame Scar Domain, the magical power of the Black Maiden, the Impure Fairy, the Fairy Remains, the Impure Ice Dragon, and the Fairy Dragon was forcibly reduced. This also includes the magic currently being used by the Impure Fairy.
Even though it's been downgraded by one level, the Filthy Fairy's full-coverage magic still poses a significant threat.
"Dance, spirits of the air, masters of light! I have made a pact with the guardian of the forest, beseeching the earth to sing a song that envelops and protects us! I implore you to transform into a colossal wall of forest light to safeguard us—my name is Alfre!"
Three dimensions·interruption!
When everyone gathered together, Roy, Riveria, and Ryu stood at the front and chanted in unison. Through a synchronization contract, Ryu gained Roy's skill "Elven King's Authority" and subsequently learned his magic.
hum!hum!hum!
A triple crystal barrier, resembling a semi-circular enclosure, emerged with magical radiance of different colors. Layer upon layer, seamlessly joined, forming a dazzling and sturdy multi-layered fortress that protected everyone.
Almost at the same time!
The endless, twisted, destructive magic of the tainted fairy, like a torrential downpour engulfing the world, slammed heavily onto the barrier. Boom! Boom! Rumble ...
Flames, lightning, and ice bombarded everything in a deafening explosion, and terrifying energy shockwaves tore and tried to shatter the barrier! Liu's barrier, located on the outermost layer, bore the most intense impact. In just a few seconds, the emerald green light wall emitted a cracking sound as it could not withstand the pressure.
Then, covered with spiderweb-like cracks, it finally shattered completely in a blinding flash of light!
Ryu was thrown back several steps by the force of the rebound.
Immediately afterwards, all the artillery fire poured onto Riveria's icy blue barrier. She gritted her teeth and tried her best to maintain it, but the power was too terrifying, and the icy blue light barrier trembled violently.
It lasted less than ten seconds...
With a mournful cry like shattering glass, the second barrier also shattered with a loud crash.
In an instant, all the pressure and impact slammed heavily onto the golden barrier that Roy had maintained all by himself.
The terrifying pressure surged forth like a flood, causing violent ripples to spread across the surface of the barrier, and the light wall emitted a chilling groan. Roy's body shuddered violently, his face turning deathly pale, but his gaze remained unwavering. His hands gripped the barrier tightly, and powerful magic surged within him as he fought against the force.
This scene left everyone speechless.
Just how terrifying is Roy's mental strength... just how much magic power does he possess to rival his opponent?
Although the opponent had been weakened by the demonic flames, and the initial and most intense impact had been blocked by Ryu and Riveria, it still had at least LV.9! This meant that Roy's full-force defensive magic could withstand an attack from a LV.9!
"Finn, prepare your magic, target the Filthy Ice Dragon! Leon, slash, target the Black Maiden! Alphia, block the Fairy Dragon's breath!" Roy said in a deep voice.
Needless to say, everyone present was a top-tier adventurer.
The moment the magic of the tainted fairy stopped, the attacks of the Black Maiden, the tainted ice dragon, and the fairy dragon were poised to strike. They couldn't just sit and wait to die. Roy, Ryu, and Riveria used barrier magic to create a safe environment for them.
How could they possibly give up such an opportunity!
"The true covenant is forged here, the abandoned true name, the engraved radiance. The torn right wrist, the weeping wound, one-fifth, open!" "Sage of lamentation, bearer of the divine axe of brilliance. Deceiver, self-proclaimed Crimson One. The hounds of vengeance have come with countless spears!" Finn gripped his spear, uttering a stirring incantation.
Leon's greatsword gleamed with a sharp light.
Alphia waited for the barrier to dissipate; Allen breathed heavily and kicked his legs restlessly, as if he would transform into a war machine and charge out at any moment; Grace acted as a meat shield and vanguard, blocking attacks for everyone.
Amide's treatment fell to everyone.
Chun Ji was about to complete the incantation for her third spell, "Fairy Fox Transformation," when Roy stopped her with a single glance. It wasn't her turn to act yet. Finally!
The filthy fairy's devastating magical attack ceased, and the last magical embers dissipated, revealing a landscape that was not the same as before. Within a radius of tens of kilometers, everything was torn apart by the terrifying energy and frenzied bombardment, leaving behind shocking and horrific scars—deep craters, raging lava, and scorched earth, as if it had just experienced an apocalyptic catastrophe!
Without Roy and his two companions' barrier, everyone would undoubtedly have been severely injured!
Ryu and Riveria could no longer hold on.
"call!"
Ryu's chest heaved violently, her emerald eyes losing their usual sharpness from the exhaustion of her magic, replaced only by deep weariness and panting. Riveria's beautiful face was as pale as paper, beads of sweat rolling down her delicate chin, soaking her luxurious clothes, her breathing rapid and erratic, glistening sweat dampening her trembling long eyelashes.
The shattered barrier vanished, and Roy felt a sharp weakness. Blocking the enraged magical attack of the tainted fairy was no easy feat. His mental energy was severely depleted!
Everyone seized the opportunity he had created!
"The thunderous hooves, the endless trails. The knight's song still echoes high. This is both an oath and the glory of the lowly! This is both the smoke of war and the protection of the lowly! My people, assemble! Under this banner! My kin, hold on!"
"The holy light still shines ahead; my name is Yizou, and I am one who gallops alongside with horseshoes!"
"In the name of immense courage, now, once again, in the name of this hand, we forge this sacred covenant!"
"If permitted! Here, I will fire the spear of the goddess, a spear of true courage imbued with the eyes of the Crimson Warrior, to defeat the end of this place!" Tirnano!!
Finn finished his incantation, and the adventurer known as the "Hero" displayed his second magic.
The dazzling golden magic, like a boiling sun, frantically condensed in Finn's hands, instantly transforming into a golden divine spear several meters long, flowing with patterns of destruction. With his arm muscles bulging, he hurled it out with the force to pierce through the stars!
Roar!
The filthy ice dragon, which had been waiting for a long time, opened its blood-red maw and spewed out a torrent of azure ice that devoured light and heat, like a bursting dam! The two collided fiercely, and the result was unexpected!
scoff!
The golden divine spear moved without hindrance, its sharp whistling sound tearing through the sky. Like a meteor, it was unstoppable, breaking through the earth-shattering torrent of ice. Its momentum did not diminish, and it pierced straight through the head of the filthy ice dragon!
The life force of the filthy ice dragon quickly dissipated.
Rumble!!
The dragon's mournful cry echoed through the sky as the filthy ice dragon, over two hundred meters in size, crashed, its massive body slamming into the earth and shaking the entire demon realm.
The original LV.8 floor master "Ymir" had his ability value increased to LV.9 after being parasitized by the Filthy Fairy clone. He was a monster among monsters, but was killed instantly by Finn with a single shot!
This is the hero's second magic!
The javelin magic "Tirnano" has an extremely long incantation, requiring several minutes to prepare, but its effect can only be described as terrifying. Including hidden attributes, all ability values are transformed and superimposed, and included in the magic power, turning into a golden divine spear that is shot out!
Finn, originally at LV.7, has been upgraded to LV.8. This spell is powerful enough to kill all LV.9 monsters and can even severely injure LV.10 beings! This spell is extremely powerful, but it requires a long preparation time and has a cooldown of 24 hours!
"Huff! Huff!"
After throwing the Golden Spear, Finn's back hunched slightly, and he was panting heavily. His physical and mental strength were greatly depleted, leaving him with only 30-40% of his former power. In an instant, their side had lost a powerful LV.9 fighter. The Filthy Fairy was dumbfounded. What was wrong with the adventurers of this era? "Impossible!!"
Having lurked in the underground city for thousands of years, the Filthy Fairy is not a recluse. Through Rives or other strange people, she has more or less learned about the adventurers on the surface.
Those who can defeat adventurers of the same level are already considered top-tier! Crossing a level is the domain of unparalleled geniuses and prodigies! The skills and magic awakened by adventurers in this era are increasingly outrageous, often spanning two or even three levels!
call out!
The Black Maiden narrowed her cold eyes slightly, flicked her fingers, and countless transparent wind blades tore through space, slashing towards everyone.
However, someone was faster than her!
Round Table Flame - Lingering Light!
Leon swung his greatsword, unleashing a stunning sword light that tore through the wind blades fired by the Black Maiden and the distorted spatial defenses surrounding her. The incomparably sharp sword energy instantly pierced through her body!
Leon is now at LV.9!
puff!
The Black Maiden's body stiffened abruptly. A massive wound appeared between her chest and abdomen, her body split in two, severed at the waist, and plummeting to the ground. "Roar!!"
Just as Roy, through "intuition," foresaw the future, the loss of two combatants led to the celestial dragon, controlled by the corrupted celestial spirit, unleashing a deafening roar. It spewed forth a breath of wind that caused space to collapse, annihilating everything in its path, carrying an aura of despair that crushed all things, rushing straight towards the group!
"Peace of the Soul!"
With Roy's reminder, Alphia remained calm, raising her slender hand in front of her to summon a light shield that nullifies the magic of others. The terrifying breath, powerful enough to destroy the entire Orario, slammed heavily into the shield.
The anticipated massive explosion did not occur.
The destructive breath was like a stone thrown into the deep sea, failing to even cause a ripple. The moment it touched the shield, it vanished into nothingness!
The Fairy Dragon is Ais's psychological trauma, but its source of power is the wind from Ais or Arya.
Essentially, it still belongs to magic.
Alphia's Garden of Tranquility can stop it!
In this era, no adventurer can stand at the top of the pyramid without some extraordinary skill!
"The situation... has reversed!"
"Good! Good! Good!!"
Seeing what happened in the blink of an eye as revealed in the eye crystals, the watching gods revealed unbelievable ecstasy. Unable to contain themselves any longer, deafening cheers and applause erupted like a tsunami.
The gods rose to their feet in excitement, their faces filled with unprecedented ecstasy and exhilaration.
All of this was because of the arrival of that boy!
That figure, standing tall at the forefront of the battlefield, commanding with unwavering resolve, pierced through the eternal night and instantly turned the tide of battle!
Finn and Hedin possessed command abilities on par with Roy; the difference between them lay in intelligence!
Ryu, Tione, Alphia, Allen, and the others wouldn't reveal their personal information to outsiders; previously, they all fought individually. Roy not only knew everyone's information and used magical synergy to achieve a synergy greater than the sum of its parts, but he was also a versatile individual, perfectly capable of handling attack, defense, and support roles, and his overall coordination led to this victory!