Chapter 563 - 529: Leviathan Approaches
Along with the Flame Demon’s explosive self-destruction, black flames enveloped the Flying’s hull and sails, burning fiercely in the dark fire.
Catherine immediately shouted, "Firefighting! All crew members, put out the fire quickly!"
Tamilia’s panicked voice echoed in the cabin, "My lord, this is Abyss Demon Flame. Only the Water of Light can purify it. Hurry and use the pool water to extinguish it!"
Water from the Pool of Light? It’s right here! With no time to celebrate the victory, Da Fei quickly grabbed a bucket from a sailor and personally started dousing the flames.
But the dozens of buckets of water instantly turned into steam, merely a drop in the bucket. Not to mention, the effectiveness of the Pool of Radiance water had diminished due to contamination!
Damn it! Could it be? Is this Divine Fire?
Just as Da Fei was in shock and despair, a squad of Pegasus Knights and the remaining Jade Dragon flew over the Flying, and the Pegasus Hero shouted, "Warriors, let me lend you a hand!"
The knights circled above the Flying, waving their hands to cast a spell. The city-wide green Healing Rain of Radiant City shrank, concentrating above the Flying. The raindrops fell like a waterfall, extinguishing the black flames ravaging the ship. In the cascade, the Life Value of the Pegasus Knights and the Jade Dragon soared rapidly, and the thousands of Flower Demons, just dust moments ago, were resurrected under the baptism.
Da Fei was thrilled! Oh my gosh, the effect was astounding! Such valuable resources should indeed be concentrated for the main forces!
Anlicia respectfully bowed to the sky, "Thank you, Lord Aries!"
Da Fei was taken aback. Was this the first time he saw Anlicia like this—the admiration? Surely, a Pegasus Hero commanding high-level troops and contending with Flame Demons had to be a legendary hero!
Da Fei quickly followed suit and bowed, "Thank you, my lord, for the rescue!"
Aries laughed heartily, "Now that we’ve recovered, warriors, let’s wipe out every enemy who dared invade!"
Da Fei was delighted, "Absolutely!"
Meanwhile, the Star Army at the city’s Teleportation Array was engulfed in a wave of Death White Light. They were all cursing in unison, "This sucks!" "Our healing effects are gone!"
Ha, Da Fei couldn’t help but laugh! Indeed, it sucks, but comrades are meant to be taken advantage of!
The Healing Rain vanished completely after the final downpour, and the fully recovered Pegasus Knights began assisting the Star team in flanking Nakasha’s Spider Demon Army, reversing the situation in an instant!
Just then, Da Fei’s communicator buzzed—it could only be the Goddess!
Bu Feiyan laughed, "As expected of Brother Fei! You took out the BOSS with a single move. Did a Divine Artifact drop?"
Da Fei laughed boisterously, "It was the NPCs who did it, haha! It’s not that easy to get Divine Artifacts, right?"
Bu Feiyan laughed, "Alright, now it’s our turn to counterattack. Brother Fei, let’s work together!"
"Let’s do it together!"
Hahaha! Getting a Divine Artifact sure was easy! Da Fei finally breathed a sigh of relief and eagerly examined the dropped Divine Artifact!
—Flame Shield: Divine Artifact, off-hand weapon slot, troops Defense +50, troops Magic Resistance +15%, Flame Shield special effect, troops reflect 3 points Flame Damage back to attacker after melee attacks.
This is the Divine Artifact Shield!
Da Fei was stunned by the staggering 50-point attribute! For a mere Divine Artifact Shield, having only physical resistance without magic resistance made no sense, so the +15% magic resistance was a blessing for low-level cannon fodder soldiers who naturally lacked magic resistance. More importantly, when combined with Elena’s 6-set Divine Equipment special skill Elemental Domain, the troops’ additional magic resistance reached a shocking 45%. High-level soldiers with naturally high magic resistance soared to the 95% anti-magic limit!
Moreover, the unexpected rebound melee damage Flame Shield special effect, though seemingly small, was reminiscent of the Lizardman’s Staff acquired during the competition! Meaning, my troops would no longer fear super creatures like rat swarms?
Good stuff! Truly deserving of the title Divine Artifact! Ha, hahahahaha!
Without further thought, he quickly equipped it! It’s a pity the recently acquired Spear of the Dead hadn’t even been used yet, all strategic reserves, yet there’s a slot conflict. No worries, let Anlicia use the Spear of the Dead, since she’s always whining for gear!
Just then, Tamilia appeared, her expression grave, "My lord, although the Abyss Demon Flame was extinguished immediately, the curse’s corrosion effect persists, and our Holy Vine’s growth is inhibited!"
Da Fei was shocked, quickly checking the Flying’s current attributes, and indeed, a new line appeared in the current status bar: "Cursed by the Demon God"!
—Cursed by the Demon God: The newly born Holy Vine struggles against the curse of the Demon God’s Flames, and the growth of the Holy Vine is now completely inhibited.
Oh, goodness! My Flying truly was the Ship of Misfortune, plagued with constant trouble! Since taking ownership, it had never ceased being cursed!
Da Fei exclaimed, "Does that mean the Flying’s self-healing ability is gone?"
Tamilia shook her head, "No, the self-healing ability remains, but the Holy Vine cannot grow further, nor can the Holy Vine Space expand. If growth remains stunted and the Flame Demon returns, our Holy Vine will be even more defenseless!"
Da Fei was stunned! Could it return again? Could slaying it again drop more Divine Artifacts? Goodness, what am I thinking! Without the Pegasus Knights, could I have defeated any demigod?
Looking at the Flying, now reduced to a mere 120,000 durability cap after incineration, Da Fei lamented, "Does this mean our ship’s attributes will no longer improve?"
Tamilia shook her head again, "I don’t understand ships, but surely they can no longer rely on the Holy Vine’s power to enhance attributes. Clearing the curse from the Holy Vine is necessary, and how to do that, I don’t know. This realm involves Divine Power; I am powerless!"
Then Anlicia spoke, "Lord City Lord, your original plan was to restore Flying by purifying the Pool of Radiance, right? Perhaps once the Pool of Radiance is fully restored, a solution will naturally emerge. Plus, Flying can still upgrade without the Holy Vine, maybe after upgrading, it will naturally enhance the Holy Vine’s resistance."
Catherine echoed, "Exactly, the Holy Vine is the Holy Vine, and the ship is the ship. The ship can upgrade without the Holy Vine, and as it stands, Flying is already incredibly powerful. There’s not one large warship across any nation that can compare, so Captain, no need to worry!"
How could I not be anxious? Experts play team tactics; my game is pioneering. Just the thought of my advanced advantage being suppressed discomforts me! And knowing that while my Flying is grounded, the British’s colossal Ark flaunts around, makes me wonder how advanced they’ve become! This patriotic spirit, simmered under poverty for 30 years, now finally awakened in affluence, drives me to engage in national wars to glorify my country! Sigh...
Da Fei nodded helplessly, "It seems that’s all we can do!"
Anlicia added, "The Flame Demon is now dealt with, the city is in the hands of Lord Aries and our kingdom’s warriors; our target is to repel the sea monsters from the outer wall!"
Elena laughed, "Leave it to me!"
Da Fei nodded, "Alright, let’s head to the wall!" Although Da Fei wanted to instantly teleport Flying outside the walls to bombard those sea monsters, seeing their lobster-like bloody red armor and terrifying numbers, he immediately abandoned the crazy thought.
Better let Elena’s heavy firepower coordinate with the wall defenders to bombard!
However, with all the meteor showers and wall bombardments, such a spectacle in the water, why hadn’t Brother Mao’s Leviathan appeared yet? Da Fei sighed; no movement was better since I didn’t fully rely on it in the first place. Also, hundreds of water monsters here, what effect could a newborn tiny Leviathan possibly have?
Helplessly Da Fei opened the "Leviathan’s Anger" task to see what the matter was.
—Task Hint: Warning!!! The terrifying cry for life from the juvenile Leviathan feeling a tremendous threat, as the angry Leviathan Mother approaches!
—Task Hint: Warning! Leviathan is an Ancient God-level Giant Beast; an adult Leviathan possesses abilities beyond mortal comprehension.
For a moment, Da Fei was paralyzed on the spot!
Approaching? Oh my goodness, last time was urging me to prepare early, now it’s outright saying it’s coming! Damn, God-level beasts truly aren’t limited by geographical constraints?! If Leviathan comes, what to do? These water monsters will surely meet an ugly end, but what about our city? Won’t it be implicated and torn apart in rage? Damn, having just dealt with a demigod, now there’s a Divine Beast. Who can withstand such torment?!
Da Fei urgently called to his companions, "There’s a new situation; everyone ignore the water monsters, Leviathan is coming! Think of something!"
Everyone was in an uproar!
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The Dragon Slayer Command Center. The scene of the Flame Demon’s self-destruction shocked the room. Although the distance made the footage unclear, it was confirmed—the Elves had reversed the situation!
Everyone in the command center was sighing regretfully, "Was this Flame Demon some clown invited by the Spider? Out of action so soon, at least it should have lasted until the sea monsters breached a wall."
"It’s Da Fei steering the ship, with so many cannons firing in volleys; even a deity couldn’t withstand several rounds!"
"What level was this Flame Demon? If it were a God-level BOSS, a Divine Artifact would’ve dropped, right?"
"Are you kidding, boss? Shouldn’t we be dropping some Divine Artifacts too? Da Fei is over there, arrogantly boasting with his dreadnought, collecting Divine Artifacts all over, who can bear that?!"
"Don’t panic, don’t panic, the commotion at the camp is intensifying, and the Divine Artifact is beckoning us too!"
Were Divine Artifacts really beckoning to us? At this moment, Ma Yinglong felt a vague sense of unease. With the Flame Demon slain and the Spider Demon forces trapped, his own army no longer had the advantage! However, if sacrificing ten thousand defenders could off a single divine entity and drop a Divine Artifact, it would be absolutely worth it, and the advantage would still be on his side.
While contemplating and observing the battle, the team members onsite before the camp were exclaiming, "It’s floodwater! There’s floodwater coming down on the ground!" (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian.com, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)