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Chapter 255 Confronting a Sixth-Order Player! A Narrow Escape!

"This is... a domain!"

Looking at the thick, viscous darkness surrounding them, Heya's expression changed slightly.

All three of them were sixth-tier powerhouses, so they could naturally recognize the existence of the domain.

But what surprised the three even more was the power of shadow contained within this domain.

Abu, a tall man covered in scars, frowned and spoke.

"This power seems to originate from the same source as my lord's. Could it be... that he is also one of the chosen ones of the gods?"

Heya's twin sister, Hesa, shook her head and said coldly, "The secret power within this realm is so mixed and chaotic that it is a desecration of pure shadow."

"Perhaps, that guy stole the secret power of the shadows from somewhere."

"That's how this hybrid field came about."

Her expression was cold, but her tone was full of murderous intent.

After being banished to the Underdark by the goddess of life, the dark elves turned to the god of shadows.

She undoubtedly regarded Xia En, who was mixed with several secret powers, as a kind of blasphemy.

At this moment, Heya's expression had returned to normal, and she sneered, "Don't worry, no matter how powerful that little guy is, he's only a fourth-tier cultivator."

"This area can only be delayed a little longer at most."

"Perfect timing, I also want to see what kind of expression that woman will make after her last hope is shattered."

Heya was full of confidence, and her eyes were full of anticipation.

They waited too long and sacrificed too much for this plan.

At this moment, we have finally reached the last step in realizing the plan.

What difference would it make if we waited a little longer?

……

……

The deepest part of the Great Dark Heaven.

Lyra's expression was more solemn than ever before as she tried her best to find a flaw in the barrier.

But after searching carefully for a while, she let out a long sigh.

"No, this barrier was set up by a legendary expert. My level of secret power is not enough to shake its foundation."

"A difference of just one rank is a world of difference."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Shane, I've dragged you down this time."

Xia En shook his head: "If I had to say, it's actually me who got you into this dangerous situation."

Under normal circumstances, Lyra would definitely be accompanied by a number of elven guards.

If Shane hadn't appeared, Lyra wouldn't have abandoned her guards and stepped into this trap.

However, at this point, discussing these issues is pointless.

Most importantly, how do we break this deadlock?

A thought flashed through Xia En's mind, and he asked, "Laila, how do you compare to those three dark elves in terms of combat strength?"

After thinking for a moment, Lyra said, "The three of them are all powerful Dark Elves known for their combat abilities."

"In a one-on-one situation, I am confident that I can defeat either of them."

"But it takes a lot of time to kill them."

Among those who follow the secret path, "defeating" and "killing" are two different concepts.

Just as Hea said, Lyra's talent was not only used in combat, but she also worked hard in fields such as magic runes, steam technology, and architecture.

In terms of combat strength alone, it is not much stronger than a typical sixth-tier fighter.

If Lyra fails to quickly eliminate one of the Tier 6 members, she will be surrounded by the three.

At that time, defeat will only be a matter of time.

Thinking about this, Leila couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

Ultimately, it was because she was too weak.

Just then, Lyra heard Shane say something.

"So, if you were to temporarily attain the legendary level, could you defeat all three of them?"

"A temporary legend?"

Leila hesitated for a moment, then said firmly, "I can!"

As I said before, there is an insurmountable chasm between the sixth rank and the legendary rank!
Just as Lyra couldn't break through this strange barrier no matter what she did.

Once she achieves legendary status, no matter how bad she is at fighting, Hea and the other two will never be a match for her.

Upon hearing this, Xia En no longer hesitated, took out the [Twilight Black Pearl] and handed it to Leila, saying...

"This is the [Twilight Black Pearl] that can temporarily break through the rank."

"I'll buy you some time so you can absorb the secret power within as quickly as possible."

Although Lyra was surprised that he had such a treasure, she didn't ask any questions, but simply nodded emphatically.

"I will."

The two looked at each other and said nothing.

Shane believed that Lyra could absorb the secret power of the [Twilight Black Pearl] and temporarily enter the legendary realm.

Leila also believed that Shane could buy her valuable time.

Then, Shane turned around and walked into the boundless darkness.

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……

It was pitch black all around.

In the deathly darkness, it seemed as if only his own heartbeat and breathing echoed.

Several dark elves walked forward cautiously in pairs.

They had all realized that great danger lurked in this darkness, and that it would greatly hinder their senses.

If they themselves were deeply entangled in it, they would probably be in dire straits, unable to find anyone to help them.

Fortunately, the power of three sixth-tier experts is helping them resist the encroachment of darkness.

The best way to deal with a domain is to expand the domain simultaneously.

Heya and her two companions used their own domain to encompass the dark elves in order to resist Shane's "Great Dark Heaven".

suddenly.

In the vast, boundless darkness, a brilliant starlight shone forth.

The moment the starlight appeared, it attracted the attention of everyone present.

The dark elves gripped their weapons and unleashed their secret power.

As long as Haya gives the order, they will unleash their deadly attacks with all their might.

But in the next moment.

A muffled groan came from the crowd.

Heya turned her head and saw a fifth-tier dark elf fall silently.

A sharp blade made of shadow was clearly embedded in his chest.

"Damn it!"

Heya cursed under her breath.

How could she not see that she had fallen for the enemy's feint attack?
The fact that a fifth-tier expert was killed in such a short time clearly indicates that the opponent's strength cannot be measured by ordinary fourth-tier experts.

Herya immediately dropped most of her disdain and gave the order.

"Everyone prepare defensive spells and proceed."

With the added protection of defensive spells, the group undoubtedly felt more confident as they proceeded.

However, they did not realize that the secret power of the magic around them was being silently reduced.

It was as if they were being sucked away bit by bit by an invisible maw.

Not long after the previous cluster of starlight disappeared.

From the darkness in another direction, another light appeared.

Heya immediately focused her attention on the crowd in case of a sudden enemy attack.

She won't fall for the same trick twice!
But at this time.

A dark elf couldn't help but exclaim, "Lady Heya, starlight... that cluster of starlight!"

"……Um?"

Heya belatedly realized something was wrong and abruptly turned her head away.

In the thick darkness, countless starlight converged into a long, straight spear, which instantly shot towards them.

Herya's pupils contracted as she reached out to try and block the starlight spear.

However, the spear was not aimed at her at all!
Instead, they were some of the weakest fourth-tier elves in the crowd.

laugh!
The starlight spear flashed through the darkness. Three dark elves were pierced through by it without any resistance, and were nailed together like a string of candied hawthorns.

The terrifying secret power instantly destroyed their life force, leaving them unable to even scream.

The dark elves watching were terrified.

They were not afraid of direct combat, but this kind of attack from the darkness was truly terrifying.

The feeling of being dead is even more suffocating.

"Is this the real killer move?"

Herya's expression was quite unpleasant.

Several of her clansmen died right before her eyes.

It was only then that Hea realized that the enemy hiding in the vast darkness was far more cunning and dangerous than she had imagined.

This kind of sneak attack, combining feints and real attacks, is virtually impossible to defend against!

It's like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce and bite at any moment.

Ordinary tribesmen not only cannot harm the other side, but also become a burden to their own side.

Realizing this, Heya made a quick decision and said softly.

"All those below the sixth rank, retreat to the edge of the barrier and await orders!"

"Hesa, Abu, expand your territory with all your might, crush this territory!"

Not far away, Xia En sighed softly.

"A sixth-tier expert is indeed not so easy to deal with."

It must be said that Hea's decision hit Shane's Achilles' heel.

Don't be fooled by his successive attacks, killing several dark elves and seemingly gaining a great advantage.

That's because they took advantage of the home field of [Great Dark Heaven], and the sudden sneak attack caught everyone off guard.

Moreover, even when launching a sneak attack, Shane did not take the initiative to attack Heya and the other two.

the reason is simple.

In terms of raw strength, he is no match for a sixth-tier expert!

It is already very difficult for someone of the fourth rank to kill someone of the fifth rank.

Facing an enemy two levels above you, it is far too difficult to confront them head-on.

Heya's decision to use her domain power to crush the Great Dark Heaven may seem like a difficult and thankless task, but it was actually a fair and square way to break the deadlock with sheer power.

She was just taking advantage of Xia En's low rank and insufficient secret power.

This is a naked conspiracy!

The fact that Heya could abandon her underestimation and change her strategy in such a short time is enough to demonstrate her combat wisdom.

Becoming a sixth-tier powerhouse, regardless of race, requires considerable skill!
Soon, Shane's brows furrowed tightly.

He sensed that three similar but different forces from different domains began to surge and run rampant in the darkness.

Although the Great Dark Heaven possesses the ability to absorb other secret energies within its domain, this absorption has an upper limit.

Especially the sixth-level secret power, swallowing it is like swallowing a knife, extremely uncomfortable.

However, once she abandons the [Great Dark Heaven], Lyra, who is using the [Twilight Black Pearl], will be immediately exposed and become the target of everyone's attacks.

So, Xia En gritted his teeth, prepared to withstand the attack, and then personally take action to attract the attention of the three.

However, how powerful are the domain powers of three sixth-tier beings?

In just a short while, the Great Dark Sky began to teeter on the brink of collapse, the darkness gradually fading, as if it might collapse at any moment.

suddenly.

A mysterious, unseen power was poured into the vast darkness.

This temporarily stabilized the situation.

"……This is?"

Shaen's heart skipped a beat as he looked toward the central Elf Mother Tree.

This mysterious power contains a vibrant life force.

Clearly, this is thanks to the help of the Elf Mother Tree!

He wasn't entirely without reinforcements; the Elf Mother Tree was their backup.

However, Xia En's rank was too low. Even with the blessing of secret power, it was still unrealistic for him to overpower the combined domains of three sixth-rank beings.

But as long as we drag this out, there is hope for a comeback!

"caught you……"

Just then, Abu, the taciturn scarred man, suddenly had a glint in his eyes.

He strode out, his figure shooting out like a cannonball.

The target was none other than where Xia En was!

As the power of the domains clashed, the darkness of the Great Dark Heaven was no longer as profound as it had been initially, which exposed Shane as a result.

The wind howled through the air.

In an instant.

A profound sense of crisis welled up in Xia En's heart, and a heavy pressure suddenly descended, making him feel as if he could hardly move.

The razor-sharp shadow caused a slight stinging sensation on his skin.

In the critical moment, Xia En shouted.

【A dual ship spirit!】

[The power of the storm!]

Several powerful and vast secret forces surged through his body, causing his aura to surge even more dramatically!

Facing this sixth-tier dark elf, Shane didn't dare to have any illusions and immediately activated his second and third forms.

"what?"

Abu let out a soft exclamation, but his movements didn't stop at all, and he threw a punch!
The feeling of being locked in Xia En's heart grew stronger.

This is clearly one of the effects of the other party's domain.

Xia En could only unleash a full-force punch.

boom!
The clash of fists seemed to trigger a small earthquake.

The ground continued to break apart, revealing numerous spiderweb-like cracks, while nearby soil and rocks were directly crushed into powder.

Xia En was almost sent flying backwards.

But in the next moment, it disappeared into the darkness and appeared in a relatively safe place.

Xia En looked down at his limp right arm.

That punch just now broke his arm bone, and he was in excruciating pain.

Although the [Projected Body] is not a normal physical body, it can still be injured, and repair takes time.

on the panel.

[Ship Soul Power - 22!]

With just one strike, Abu depleted one-fifth of Shane's "stamina bar," demonstrating the immense power of Abu.

Normally, Xia En always overwhelms other practitioners of the same level with his absolute physical strength.

Now, he was experiencing the same feeling as those enemies.

Little did they know, while Xia En was surprised, He Ya and the other two were even more surprised.

"He survived a punch from Abu?"

This Abu is the strongest warrior among the sixth-tier Dark Elf race.

He once ventured into the deepest part of the Underdark, down to the twelfth level of the abyss, and single-handedly beheaded a dark behemoth with the blood of an ancient dragon.

He possesses immense strength, almost enough to rival a legendary powerhouse.

At this moment, a fourth-tier kid actually survived a punch from him.

This is truly astonishing.

"But this is the end for you too."

Abu grinned, revealing a set of stark white teeth.

"I've locked onto your presence; there's no point in trying to escape!"

"However, to die by my hand is an honor for you!"

at the same time.

Heya and Hesa ​​had already charged toward Shane from the left and right respectively.

But at this moment.

A clear voice rang out from inside the barrier.

"With me here, who dares to hurt him?"

(End of this chapter)