strictlysupreme Chapter 178 Evil Earth Control
Chapter 178 Evil Earth Control
The clear blue sky is now a thing of the past. The oppressive blackness of the ant-like beasts suffocates everyone who wants to escape. The more they try to escape, the louder the noise of the giant ants comes from all directions.
The sky is the passageway for monsters, and the ground is the arena for giant ants. Monsters and otherworldly creatures fly in from the islands toward the sea clouds, all of them with the utmost enthusiasm for the newly expanded territory.
The ant-beasts, with their distinct class system, roam freely through the streets. Any alien monsters that dare to offend them will be subjected to the menacing intimidation of the soldier ants. If not handled properly, this could easily escalate into a violent conflict.
The monsters' order is built on the trampling of human civilization, and now Haiyun places all her hopes for the future on the light energy of another world.
AlphaShawn and Luo Yi each stood on one side and began the next challenge according to the rules set by Grandi.
The coastal defense line built by humanity, through the combined might of the highest forces of the Sea Cloud, was destroyed in a single blow and has now been completely dismantled by a few ant beasts. The once vast coastline is now wet and deserted, and all of humanity's hopes for the ocean have turned into worry and anticipation for this battle between the behemoths.
The giant in silver armor stood tall in the sea breeze, the footprints left on the beach twisting and turning. Sean's mind was even more confused at this moment. If he could, he really didn't want to fight on this land.
The battle, a fight that would determine his future, placed a real strain on Sean. His unstable emotions caused instability in the energy of the light, and the magical power of the earth's blessing leaked out, allowing long-buried resentment from underground to seep in.
What does it matter if we win or lose? We might as well all die; once we're buried, we'll all be the same...
Such distracting thoughts swirled in Sean's mind, and his anger and fear were constantly draining his will even before the battle began.
"Hey, Sean, what are you standing there for? Are you still going to fight or not!"
"Luo Yi, you're so annoying!"
"You're so quiet, it's not like you at all. You look so pathetic, what kind of hero are you? Why don't you beg me for mercy now and give me the Light Stone so I can be the hero! That way we can keep the Light Stone safe, hahaha."
While he was talking cheerfully, Luo Yi was quick to act. He also detected a lot of negative emotions in this place, which was a good opportunity to warm up his hands and review what he had learned from the letter.
Driven by shadows, the dark circle dominates the land; the buried vengeful spirits heed my command.
I will unleash your soul, praise your hatred, and forge weapons for your rage;
Transform into a bizarre being to sing violent melodies, and wield a pen to depict a devastating scene of ruins.
The Shadow Circle emerged from the ground, engulfing Luo Yi and merging him with the surface. Then, a giant hand of dirty rock stretched out, revealing the head of the distorted ore.
The evil earth elemental emerged from the shadows, tearing up the ground to pave its way. Yellow soil and gravel scattered and exploded as it was trampled by the giant. Exposed bones transformed into its left and right arms, stitched together with skin and mixed with soil, swaying and drifting in the space.
The monster, formed from the collective resentment, was consumed by evil. Its return to the place of its fall and death fueled its frenzy and hatred. Its destructive desires were now the most potent fuel, and anything that stood in its way was unforgivable!
"Oh, so Luo Yi can also fuse with monsters..."
Grandi was somewhat surprised to see Luo Yi's abilities for the first time, but it also gave him a lot of ideas. Since Luo Yi could not only control monsters but also fuse with them, he could focus his experiments on him.
Xie Tuyu only wanted to raze Haiyun to the ground and eventually be swallowed by the waves and buried at the bottom of the sea. Only such an ending could be the best solace for the hatred in his heart.
Before the battle, the evil earth roared and made a squeaking sound. Then, it slammed its right arm into the ground, drawing in the sand and soil from the surface. The sand and soil condensed and took shape, becoming a spiked claw with a sharp, reef-like shell that was twisted and rough. The heavy weapon struck first.
"Zhaoyu, can you contact Yaohui?"
"No, I don't know where Yaohui is right now. He's too far away from here, and all the magic in Haiyun is disabled, so my telepathy is hardly useful."
AlphaShaun, far away, was overwhelmed and forced back after a few rounds. The guild members who had gathered together had tried everything but could not resist the restraints imposed by Grandi.
Yi-hyun tried his magic but it had no effect, and his attempt to rely on Zhao-yu was also unsuccessful. The magic of the Light Stone Warrior could not save everyone at the moment.
The anemone tentacles that transformed a second time intercepted all of AlphaShaun's darts, poisoning and crushing them into dust. The sand on the ground was gathered into balls by the tentacles, becoming missiles filled with poison.
"There must be a way! There must be a way! Is there really no chance at all in this desperate situation?! I don't believe it!"
Despite his stubborn refusal to give up, Ajiu relentlessly tried to activate his magic, attempting to summon his legendary spellbook, but to no avail. Ajiu persisted.
If these humans don't experience the gap between themselves and others firsthand, they will forever cling to illusions. Grandi will make them fight with all their might, but conversely, if the outcome is tragic, Grandi will show them no sympathy whatsoever.
"Quickly, go and spread the word! Run! Go somewhere else and ask for help!"
The guild members were extremely exhausted. Their cherished fortress had been destroyed in an instant, and the only remaining reliance, the Giant of Light, was now weak and powerless, completely suppressed by an ugly monster. They were filled with resentment and heartache.
Upon receiving the message, the messenger looked at the surrounding hordes of giant beasts and felt extremely unwilling. If he were to leave the hero's protection now, he might not survive a second in the eyes of those monsters.
No one was willing to risk their life, and disagreements arose among guild members, which escalated into arguments, causing the already fragile unity to vanish in an instant.
"Next person."
Xie Tuyu threw the severely injured and poisoned Alpha Shawn in front of everyone. His body was covered with countless cuts of all sizes, and the venom all over his body emitted a pungent, fishy smell.
The already despondent crowd found even a fleeting emotion precious in the face of this scene; the sorrow on their faces, reflected in the poisonous water, only revealed an extremely bizarre expression.
"Sean! Sean, please be alright, Sean."
The only shout came from the petite Ajiu, who rushed straight out from the group of adults, ignoring the danger and stench, only wanting to bring her companion back to her side.
When the giant of light dissipated, Sean collapsed to the ground, pale as a ghost. He remained unmoved by the calls of his former friends, for his body and soul had been corrupted by the poison of this land.
"The outcome is decided, and you must accept the consequences. Hand over the Light Magic Stones."
Grandi stepped forward and asked, not wanting to resort to violence in front of a young girl, especially a good one.
However, as it turned out, the Lightstone Warrior and the Sea Cloud were not much different in their interests; neither possessed the ability to stand alone, and they could only serve as a vessel for the common people's unrealistic fantasies. Grandy was even more convinced of this after witnessing AlphaShaun's performance firsthand.
"The battle isn't over yet! I can still fight!"
Zhao Yu stood between Grandi and Ajiu Shawn, revealing her Light Magic Stone and making a resolute decision to fight. Zhao Yu knew she couldn't win, but someone had to hold onto hope; hope had to be held onto.