Chapter 253: Battle!

A massive lion, radiating awe-inspiring power, charged through the sky with a thunderous roar. It seemed as though the entire horizon was overshadowed by it—such grandeur was truly astonishing.
The appearance of this magic caused the magical beasts in the sky to panic, forcing them to retreat. Even the three giant dragons were taken aback, ceasing their attacks and flying back.
But it was too late. In less than a moment, the entire sky was enveloped by this magic. Cries of pain and roars filled the air, turning the world pale with horror. How could one underestimate the power of an ultimate magic cast by a god-tier mage?
Violent winds howled, and the thunderous sounds filled the sky. Everyone watched anxiously what was happening ahead.
This onslaught lasted nearly three minutes before gradually subsiding. When they looked again, the area ahead was in chaos. There were no more sounds of magical beasts within hundreds of meters. Most of the beasts that had once filled the sky were torn to pieces by this magic, their blood splashing downward and disappearing without a trace. Even some powerful beasts were forced back to the edge of Collins Forest, and the three dragons also appeared battered. Even the edge of Collins Forest was affected—the trees in the front row had been destroyed by the magic’s impact, lying scattered in disarray!
Everyone was stunned. The power of this magic far exceeded everyone’s imagination. God-tier—a word that stood out vividly. Looking at Matthew before them, everyone’s eyes were filled with reverence and fear. Witnessing the strength of a god-tier mage, they saw hope. In the next moment, cheers filled the air, drowning out everything else.
With the magical beasts driven back, the pressure lessened, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at Matthew, who stood calmly as if nothing had happened, Rod realized that what he had done earlier was not even a reflection of his true strength!
Turning and walking toward the city, they knew that with him around, there should be no problems for at least a short time. They could sense that the temperature on the city walls had dropped significantly. The past eight hours had already reduced the temperature considerably, faster than expected. Another eight to ten hours of cooling would be enough. By then, even if the magic barrier was broken, it wouldn’t be a major issue—the pressure wouldn’t be so great. In close combat, holding out for a few days shouldn’t be a problem.

Now, his main task should be to focus all his energy on building the moat.
“Brado, I finally found you!” As soon as he arrived at the foot of the city, he heard a clear voice call out from behind him, which made Rod frown. He didn’t seem to know anyone here, let alone a woman!
“Hmph, what, still trying to run?” As soon as he turned around, he saw a woman standing in front of him, breathing heavily. She seemed familiar—he thought he had seen her somewhere before. With her innocent appearance, she didn’t seem like someone one would encounter on a battlefield.
“Who are you?” After thinking for a moment without recalling her, Rod had no choice but to ask. He didn’t know why she was looking for him; it seemed they had no quarrel.
“Hmph, you… I’m Shirley! We met that day. How could you forget?” Seeing Rod’s confused expression, the woman’s face darkened, and she pouted loudly.
“Shirley?” Rod repeated the name with a frown, then his eyes lit up as he finally remembered. Wasn’t this the little girl he had saved in the forest that day? Why was she here?
“What are you doing here? If you’re done, I’m leaving. I still have a lot to do!” Looking at her, even more beautiful than the day before, Rod had to admit she was even more charming now.
“I’m part of the reinforcements, understand? Why are you here? It’s none of your business! Hmph!” Rod’s cold attitude angered Shirley, who retorted.
“I’m leaving!” Having no time to waste on this girl, Rod turned and walked ahead. Ahead, the construction work was in full swing. The once flat ground was now full of pits of varying sizes and depths, looking pitiful and desolate, as if a girl had been brutally tortured. Energy crackled constantly, with roaring sounds and dust filling the air. Thanks to everyone’s efforts, things were progressing as he had imagined.
Looking back, however, gave him a headache. This girl had been following him the whole time, no matter where he went. Rod was helpless—could he really restrict someone’s freedom?

But the strange looks from others were unbearable for Rod. He didn’t like this feeling, not being watched by others like this. Shirley behind him had drawn a lot of attention, and obviously, he too had become the focus of everyone’s gaze. Although Rod reacted to this, that little girl seemed completely unaware and continued to act on her own, leaving Rod frustrated and with no time to deal with her. He could only let her follow behind him! “Hey, Ciel, hurry up! Don’t fall behind. We can’t be worse than anyone else!” A familiar voice came from ahead, making Rod freeze in place with a complex expression. Indeed, he saw several old acquaintances—Ciel, Kiro, and Wiski. He even saw John; this guy had come too! Facing them again, Rod’s heart was filled with complexity—he didn’t know how to deal with these people. “Did you see someone familiar?” A clear voice beside him pulled Rod back to reality. He secretly smiled bitterly at being caught off guard by this guy—clearly, he hadn’t hidden his feelings well. If his current state were seen by acquaintances, he’d surely expose himself. He quickly withdrew his gaze, took a deep breath, and said, “No, I was just thinking about something.” Then he changed direction and headed elsewhere, stopping further progress. He didn’t want to run into those acquaintances yet—or rather, he didn’t know how to face them. … Over three days, Rod truly admired this woman named Shirley. Aside from necessary rest times, she always managed to find him right away and stick close to him all day long. Such perseverance was truly admirable. Unfortunately, it only made Rod’s life harder. One day might not be a big deal, but after three days, rumors were already spreading everywhere. The pressure from Curlies, Skora, and others made it impossible for him to respond. Thankfully, they managed to get through those three days without any accidents. Although the beast horde was fierce and dragons joined in, they were held back by the three god-tier warriors, allowing them to contain the situation. The fortifications in the city also made great progress. A rudimentary moat had already taken shape, even more magnificent and extensive than expected. At this pace, Rod believed he could finish it in five days.

The roars and screams coming from outside the city were heart-wrenching. People kept looking up, constantly worried about what was happening there. The dragons’ roars were terrifying; for three days, the three dragons had been held back by three god-tier warriors outside the city, with no chance to show their strength. It must have driven them mad.

“Camp 13, go to the east to defend! Camp 14, go to the west—hurry up!” Mo Luo ran to the center, panting, and shouted at everyone.

This was already the second time the troops were switched. After all, everyone’s energy and stamina were limited; they couldn’t keep fighting indefinitely. Without the abnormal physiques of magical beasts, even they couldn’t fight non-stop. No matter how strong they were, the end result would still be death.

“Boss, it’s finally our turn! Hurry, let’s go up!” A excited voice came from beside him. Three days! They had waited for three days. After digging the moat for three days, it was finally their turn to take action. The pent-up emotions of everyone surged instantly as they roared like starving wolves seeing delicious lambs.

“Let’s go, to the east!” The rest of the troops had already set off. Rodo naturally didn’t want to fall behind. As things here were under control, he didn’t need to worry. The soldiers from the Black Teeth Legion were enough. Mo Luo was in charge here, so Rodo didn’t need to fret. After spending a few days together, Rodo admired Mo Luo’s abilities—everything was running smoothly under his command.

When they reached the city walls, the scene there made everyone frown. Everywhere was stained red with blood, which formed small rivers flowing slowly. Screams and groans echoed continuously. Warriors lying dead and severed limbs could be seen everywhere, along with countless corpses of magical beasts.

Logistics personnel were rushing around the battlefield, sorting out corpses and helping the wounded. It was a scene of intense activity everywhere.

Below the city, there were countless corpses of magical beasts. After three days of continuous fighting, their losses were astonishing. Looking at the frenzied beast horde, Rodo felt quite troubled. On the other hand, he was also puzzled—given how far the beast tide had progressed, the demons and vampires still hadn’t shown up at the critical moment, which made him even more uneasy. It felt as though a massive storm was brewing, ready to sweep across the land at any moment!