Chapter 10: The Rescue

Komer had no choice but to take this risky step.
Uma’s situation had become extremely dangerous; any delay would mean her disappearance. Komer still wasn’t sure what exactly had led Uma to fall into the web of the Supreme Light. He had to make a decisive decision.
Earth Dragon Dash wasn’t a highly advanced spell, and Clarence was very familiar with it. But when combined with the Wood Magic technique of Resilient Art, it could instantly evolve into an unprecedented hybrid spell. Clarence had never thought he could master two types of magic. Although Wood Magic originated from Earth Magic, it had since developed its own distinct characteristics. As an Earth Magic user, he wasn’t proficient in Wood Magic. Yet, the few words whispered by the lord just now seemed to open a window on Clarence’s journey to understand the laws of magic. Though it wasn’t entirely clear, he could now faintly see the stars in the sky.
Clarence was also aware of the risks he was taking—using Earth Dragon Dash to create an underground passage for that sneerful guy. However, soil couldn’t completely block the penetration of the Sacred Light Magic; it could only provide some resistance. He didn’t know what method the lord would use to let that guy escape. All he needed to do was risk his life to open this passage. But such a direct method of creating a passage would surely not go unnoticed by the perceptive Sacred Light practitioners, who would surely use various means to stop him. Clarence had to withstand their first wave of attacks before he could withdraw. As a price for the risk, the Resilient Art taught by Komer was integrated into Clarence’s Earth Dragon Dash, greatly enhancing his ability to resist various magical attacks.
In truth, Clarence didn’t place much importance on this simple spell. What mattered to him was the new path his combined Wood and Earth Magic had opened up in his thinking. This meant he could follow this faintly visible path to seek what he wanted. Many magicians might spend their entire lives searching in chaos without ever finding such a path, even if it was fraught with risks.

Clarence tried to combine the Flexibility Technique with the Earth Dragon Teleportation Technique. Immediately, a deep pit of moderate size formed in the ground. It was almost impossible to see how Clarence did it—once his body sank into the soil, the surrounding earth silently pressed in, and soon the pit disappeared as if it had never existed.

Clarence was amazed to find that the Flexibility Technique blended so perfectly with the Earth Dragon Teleportation Technique. He could clearly feel his speed underground increase significantly, while the pressure from the surrounding soil also decreased considerably. He realized this wasn’t due to reduced spatial pressure but rather because his body’s resistance had greatly improved thanks to the Flexibility Technique. As a result, he felt that Earth Dragon Teleportation not only increased his speed but also enhanced his agility and resistance by several levels.

Saranko immediately noticed that Maldeno, who was already unconscious, was losing his life force rapidly. He no longer had time to maintain the Fiery Heaven Burning Magic Array. Among the three saints sent by the Light Church, Elena was the nominal leader, but in reality, it was Maldeno who held the upper hand. It was unexpected that he would be reversed so suddenly despite having an absolute advantage, and even his life was at risk.

A series of support spells were continuously cast on the unconscious Maldeno. The powerful healing capabilities of light magic were indeed well-deserved. Although they couldn’t bring Maldeno back from the brink of death right away, they at least ensured he wouldn’t die immediately.

Elena arrived shortly after. The otherworldly ghosts summoned by the Necromancer shocked her greatly. Although she had been focusing on that necromancer earlier, from the giant zombies to the black knights and then the soul-devouring dwarves, these otherworldly undead grew stronger with each encounter. Her ability to assess the strength of that necromancer became evident. Maldeno, despite having a clear advantage, was attacked by undead and nearly lost his life. If not for Saranko’s quick reaction, Maldeno would likely have died.

The elemental fluctuations from underground couldn’t escape Elena’s sharp eyes. Clearly, there were earth magic users active in this area. The faint dark aura seemed intended to disrupt Elena’s judgment. Could it be that they wanted to rescue that necromancer who was already trapped in the web of supreme light?!

Elena didn’t care about much else; she poured a series of enhancement spells into the Supreme Radiant Light Net, strengthening its resilience and durability.
Uma felt as though his entire body was being squeezed to the point of suffocation. He wanted to abandon his physical form and force his way out, but the powerful radiant force emitted by the Supreme Radiant Light Net made him too afraid to try. Relying solely on the power of darkness without a physical body to support him, using a light magic tailored specifically for him would be foolish. The power of the Radiant Light Net would cling to his fundamental darkness like a persistent plague, destroying it completely. Unless he could find some force to help him break free from the constraints of the Radiant Light Net even for a moment, he wouldn’t be able to escape. As for how much damage his fundamental darkness would suffer, that was beyond Uma’s concern.
Uma was somewhat desperate. His only hope lay with Komer. Although the necrotic powers at his disposal were formidable, they lacked the intelligence to carry out such a task. However, he could use them to hold off those mages and create opportunities for Komer. That was all he could think of for now.
Clarence moved swiftly underground. His Agility spell greatly increased his speed, and his resistance to pressure also doubled. He wasn’t quite used to the layer of dark aura surrounding him, but he knew it was key to saving that guy. Though he didn’t know what spells the Lord had cast on him, it was surely useful for breaking through the radiant magic barriers imposed by the Light Church mages on that guy.
Elena anxiously monitored the changes in the earth element’s aura on the ground. That earth mage was quite cunning, constantly changing directions to evade her surveillance. But its target was clearly the necromancer who was still struggling desperately. The faint dark aura was gradually growing stronger, leaving Elena puzzled about how that earth mage planned to save his trapped accomplice.

Clarence finally approached the location where Uma was trapped. He wasn’t sure how to break free from the Supreme Radiant Light Net binding her, but his absolute trust in Komer made him follow his instructions to the letter. When he used his Earth Dragon Dash technique at full strength to burst through the ground and collide with that crimson-colored light net, Clarence felt as though his entire body had been struck by some force, causing it to explode. The intense explosion sent him flying ten meters away. At the same time, the hidden dark energy that had been on the verge of erupting also burst forth, rushing toward that repelling ring of light.

The dark magic Komer had imposed on Clarence finally proved effective. It wasn’t a particularly advanced dark spell—Dark Thrust, a rare magic more akin to an assassination tactic, with a powerful penetrating force similar to that of a weapon. However, such spells were not very useful in battles between magicians, yet they proved highly effective here.

The fierce impact of Dark Thrust created a weak point in the Supreme Radiant Light Net in an instant. Uma immediately sensed the opportunity and, without hesitation, abandoned her body, risking the use of her dark primal energy in a desperate attempt. Her powerful dark devouring force combined with the impact from Dark Thrust created a temporary gap in the impenetrable Supreme Radiant Light Net. A shadow flashed through the crimson light ring and vanished into the mud. Meanwhile, Clarence also quickly unleashed a series of earth-based magic shields to strengthen the land’s resistance, ensuring the success of the plan.

As soon as Elena realized the core of the problem, she continuously unleashed the Heavenly Sacred Flame, hoping it would cover the entire affected area and completely destroy the creature that had dared to escape its physical form. But clearly, the enemy’s plan was flawless. Although the light of the Heavenly Sacred Flame reduced the shadow significantly, the dark primal energy that had entered the ground could rely on the strengthened soil to resist the melting effect of the flame. As the heart-wrenching screams faded away, Elena knew the enemy had successfully avoided this peril.

Noticing that the Umma had successfully escaped, Komer’s mood eased immediately, and his attention returned to the battle at hand. The powerful Black Knights leading the Skeleton Warriors had managed to hold off the enemy’s magicians, while the Puppet Golems hid among the Skeleton Warriors, constantly testing Onia’s patience. Although their situation was worsening, it didn’t matter—this was exactly the outcome Komer had hoped for. As long as the enemy’s magicians were occupied, it was up to his own group to take over.