strictlysupreme Chapter 183 The Light from Underground
Chapter 183 The Light from Underground
The sea breeze blew, the clouds drifted away, and the sunlight shone on the mountains and forests once again. The lush green scene was peaceful until a group of soldier ants flew by, stirring up a large number of leaves.
On the ground, in the monster territories, both top predators and regional lords are now forced to evade the ant swarm's search. These ants are a group of true daredevils, willing to go through fire and water to pocket resources and prestige.
Fighting a swarm of giant ants is not a problem, but the trouble lies in the fact that most of these soldier ants are led by otherworldly monsters, including super beasts that can launch missiles, bodyguard monsters with superhuman strength, and all sorts of otherworldly monsters are now attacking the native monsters in droves.
In places bathed in sunlight, no one dared to show their face; in the dark underground, the Sea Cloud Magician Guild was forced to build its own bright light.
The supplies they carried with them when they evacuated Haiyun were very few, and they could only maintain the basic operation of the guild for a short time. Most of the resources were plundered by the soldier ants, and the energy that was originally used to defend against the monsters became fuel to help the otherworldly people.
Fortunately, the hero and the Light Magic Stone were preserved, and the hero also found a place for everyone: an abandoned underground ruin, belonging to otherworldly technology, occupied by demonized rocks, and temporarily turned into a magician's guild.
"I've contacted Haruki, and he and Zeta will be here soon. How is everyone?"
"Not many people were injured. Those monsters were surprisingly well-behaved, and I confirmed with the top of Chuanshan Mountain that the magic-suppressing field here only takes effect when it is activated, and will not affect everyone at other times."
Ajiu walked over from a distance and reported to Zhaoyu first. With Yaohui and Zeta's protection, everyone felt more at ease. The underground ruins were already mostly damaged.
However, it can still accommodate the people of Haiyun. After all, this is the residence of the monster lord. It may not be exquisite, but it is definitely big enough.
"Hey, the mountaintop has the ability to suppress magic? I've never heard of that before. Looks like I need to update my book properly."
Yixuan looked at the mountaintop standing blankly in the distance, and then thought about the anti-magic storm launched by Grandi. Could there be some connection between the two?
Looking at the small crowd gathering in the distance, the mountaintop of Chuanshan felt an unusually strong emotional fluctuation. With the guidance of telepathy, Chuanshan could empathize with humans, but it could not explain this with its knowledge alone.
Some people are complaining, some are afraid. Why are they like this? Is it because they are afraid of themselves? But they haven't done anything. Humans are really hard to understand.
Unable to understand, Chuanshan Mountain simply sat down and looked at the large clusters of human huts that had been built in front of it, finding it amusing. It wasn't a fanatic about cleanliness; on the contrary, Chuanshan Mountain always wanted its territory to be lively, just like Wolf Wild State.
A golden light shone brightly as a circular magic circle appeared high up on the field, its center bearing the familiar and reassuring Ultraman symbol.
"I'm here. How's the situation now?"
Haruki made his return with the flowing light of Yuugi's Pure Crystal. After Haruki landed, everyone could feel a strange enhancement on his body. Apart from A-Kyu, no one else had ever felt this before.
"Grandi invaded Haiyun, leading a large group of giant ant monsters, and also launched an anti-magic storm to cut off all of Haiyun's magical facilities. Haiyun couldn't even fight back."
"What about Haruki and Akiha? How are they?"
The appearance of the otherworldly hero attracted everyone's attention. The people of Haiyun had never believed in the legend of the hero more than at this moment. Having lost their home, they did not want to lose hope again. Homeless humans could only rely on the light of Ultra to see the light of day again.
The crowd was expectant, while some were cursing. The Mage Guild suppressed their emotions and tried to maintain order at the scene. The outside world was already chaotic enough; they couldn't let their last stronghold fall apart.
After Yixuan gave a brief explanation, Yaohui compared the information he heard from the ruins to get a preliminary understanding of the situation. He never expected that Grandi would launch an attack as soon as they left the archipelago. Could it be that everything he said on the island was a scheme to trap him?
"I'm alright, but Sean is badly injured. He acted very strangely during the fight and also suffered a poison wound..."
"I understand. You guys take this and treat Sean first. Zeta and I will go out and check on the situation."
After Zhao Yu finished speaking, Yao Hui took off the Courageous Crystal and handed it to her, asking her to use the magic of the Courageous Crystal to heal Sean. The specific details of the situation could be learned after Sean recovered. Right now, Yao Hui needed to find out what Grandi was up to.
"You give us the Courage Crystal, but what about you, Haruki? There are hordes of monsters outside!"
Ajiu couldn't let Yaohui go out like this. She had personally witnessed Grandi leading his army to break through Haiyun and suppressing AlphaShaon and Zhaoyu's attack throughout. Now, relying on Yaohui and Zeta alone was too risky, not to mention that there was no healing help from Yongyi Chunjing.
Everyone present knew just how dangerous it was outside; each of them had witnessed the disaster.
A vast array of black monsters swept in from the other side of the ocean. A massive sword aura that cleaved through the sea surged up, creating a storm that blotted out the sky. Within minutes, their homes were overrun by the monsters. These monsters then attracted otherworldly creatures, which continued to invade the habitats of other beings.
Nobody wants to see risks, nobody wants to take risks, and if something unexpected happens this time...then they really won't have any strength to fight back.
"A bunch of soldier ants, huh? Zeta and I already encountered them when I arrived. Don't worry, the result will naturally be our victory."
"Their leader is a flying insect wielding a greatsword. We've witnessed its strength; it's quite capable, but it still can't stop us. Zeta and I specialize in dealing with these kinds of monsters."
"There are some things I want to see for myself. Some battles may seem impossible, but someone will always take the first step."
Facing the exit, Yaohui stood tall and straight, his eyes fixed on the distance. With his right hand, he focused light and grasped the Zeta Riser, then pulled the switch to summon the Gate of Heroes.
The light of the Otherworld Matrix shone brightly, bringing an unprecedented ray of hope to those living underground. It was a kind of care that transcended time and space, and everyone fell silent, gazing upon that rare and precious salvation.
"The Riser... Did Haruki go to retrieve that?"
The familiar white light shone on Ajiu's face again. She still clearly remembered the scene of heroes going to war, the scene of brave warriors stepping forward to eliminate the monsters from another world for the first time, which deeply moved all those who had never given up hope and persevered to the end.
A radiant glow shone from the ground, drawing the attention of the masses and raising a call to resistance. The island above ground fell silent, empty after most of the monsters had left.
Luo Yi sat in the center of the laboratory, awaiting Grandi's instructions, and entered the equipment to conduct a series of checks. Grandi knew that Luo Yi was extraordinary before, but he never expected that Luo Yi's potential would exceed his expectations so much.
"Beneath the human form lies a great deal of suppressed magical energy. What is the reason for this? Why is Luo Yi hiding himself...?"
"Luo Yi, do you know how amazing you are?"
“I don’t know, sir. I’ve never thought about this. I just want to live the life I want. I want to be more involved with the world. I don’t like to push things to the extreme or push myself to the limit.”
Grandi looked at Luo Yi's analysis report, pondering the possible underlying meanings in his words. Luo Yi was not a threat to him, but if used cleverly, he could be of great help.