Chapter 95: 3612 World
Boom!
The violent explosion of the Fire Element sounded like thunder continuously on the battlefield.
The dense fighting swarm of Galaxy Mayflies surged like a tide, continuously attacking the Wizard's fortress defenses.
The horned Mayfly group's horns, the fighting Mayfly's energy beams, various runes of alchemy enchantment, and the mixed elemental reactions made the entire battlefield look like a spilled paint canvas.
In the sky, vast numbers of subspecies Mayfly swarms intertwined with the Wizards' floating cannon group.
These were subspecies never seen by Wizards before; their individual strength wasn't strong, but they were specially designed for the floating cannon group.
Once close to the floating cannon group, these creatures dissolved the energy barrier with alien energy, then efficiently cleared the floating cannon group like harvesters.
The shattered floating cannons exploded like firecrackers, and the sky rained metal.
After decades, the shadow of war engulfed the world once more.
This time, the balance of war will be thoroughly overturned.
...
"Gao Wen! Cool it down!"
Amidst the captain's angry roar, a young Wizard repairing the alchemy gun tower sent a stream of cold air from his hand, precisely wrapping around the alchemy gun tower's already fiery red "barrel" — the new generation alchemy gun towers had converted the original mental guidance into physical guidance for ease of use even by monkeys.
Now, the alchemy gun tower only required the injection of magic power, triggering the runes, and witchcraft would automatically fly towards the direction indicated by a guiding tube — similar to a horn-shaped tube.
It can be aimed wherever there's someone pointing.
As for firing accuracy… on the battlefield against the Galaxy Mayflies, accuracy was unnecessary.
With the Mayfly fighting swarm that could cover the heavenly vault, releasing witchcraft in any direction would yield reasonably good results.
With the cooling from the cold air, the guiding tube wouldn't melt down.
But it can only alleviate the situation temporarily.
Faced with the tide-like insect swarm, they saw no hope of survival.
"Fixed, Captain."
Gao Wen skillfully installed the cooling module outside the gun tube, then called his assistant, heading towards other shooting chambers.
But the next moment, a beam suddenly shot out from the insect swarm.
Accompanied by a piercing energy hum, the beam instantly pierced the fortress's energy barrier.
Intense heat melted the enchanted fortress like cutting butter, evaporating several shooting chambers, leaving only melted walls and an ugly pit.
And Gao Wen stood at the edge of the pit.
Gao Wen gasped heavily, his entire body trembling.
He was less than a step away from the beam's lethal range.
If he had been even a step slower, he would have evaporated along with the shooting chamber.
"Boss, wake up!"
His assistant, the wild Beastman, grabbed Gao Wen's body, dragging him away from the melted hole.
Without the fortress's cover, a single Wizard was no different from natives before the Mayfly fighting swarm.
Thankfully, after firing the beam, the Mayflies began retreating like an ebb tide.
The Mayfly fighting swarm had limited energy at a time, and once the Nest's energy was exhausted, the swarm would head back for energy replenishment and brief recovery.
This was the only interval on the battlefield.
Galaxy Mayflies were creatures too; they also experienced fatigue. In the Mayfly fighting group's teamwork, one Mayfly's operational mistake could lead to an entire module's failure.
Rest was needed.
In a fully intact shooting chamber, Gao Wen smoked a calming cigarette, his fingers still trembling constantly.
"I'm the company commander of the fifth company, are there any Wizards surviving in team six?"
The voice of the team's company commander sounded from the crystal ball, but the voice seemed unfamiliar, indicating the replacement of a new commander after the old one's death.
Such things were common on the battlefield.
"Yes, Commander." Gao Wen brought the crystal ball to his mouth, "I'm Gao Wen of team six, team six originally had ten members, now existing…"
Scenes from the past flashed before Gao Wen's eyes, he paused before opening his mouth, "Now existing one person."
"Understood."
No consolation, the communication directly terminated.
The rest time was just brief, and the commander had no time to waste words with a Wizard who might die in the next battle.
"Boss, taste this."
The wild Beastman who saved Gao Wen casually tossed him something resembling a transparent water bag, but intense wine fragrance emanated from the water bag.
"We survived another assault."
The wild Beastman wore a fearless smile, holding a water bag and ton ton gulping it down.
Compared to Gao Wen's fear and relief, his assistant had fewer concerns.
The tribe's aged brew numbed his nerves, even death seemed insignificant at this moment.
"Drink less, Asu."
Gao Wen took a gulp, reminding the wild Beastman.
Asu waved his hand, nonchalantly saying, "No worries, I'm different from you, Boss, I don't do fine work."
"Besides, I practice Drunken Fist, Drunken Fist boss, do you understand?"
Asu posed as if holding an imaginary wine glass, looking like he might topple over at any moment.
"Drinking benefits my martial arts."
Gao Wen shook his head at this excuse he had heard countless times.
"We have studied, for Drunken Fist, the biggest effect of alcohol is psychological. It neither enhances your stamina nor improves your energy cycle."
"That's why you don't understand, boss." Asu laughed and replied, "Martial arts are not witchcraft, Drunken Fist needs alcohol."
As they chatted and laughed, the Crystal Ball once again emitted a voice.
Only this time, it wasn't the voice of the previous company commander of the Fifth Company.
"I am Ek, the third company of the third battalion, company commander. Wizard Gao Wen, please immediately proceed to Fortress 1456, the thirteenth floor, to report."
Hearing the command, Gao Wen immediately picked up the Crystal Ball and replied, "Wizard Gao Wen has received the order."
After the communication ended, Gao Wen stood up and waved to Asu, "Let's go, Asu, we have to switch squads again."
...
At the Battle Zone Command Center, the Great Wizard of Absolute Zero stood by the window, gazing at the other side of the world.
"The war has begun again, Hall."
Beside him, the old wizard called Hall had dark skin and looked rather elderly.
Hunched over, he replied slowly, "The war has never stopped; decades of peace were merely an interlude between storms."
"But this storm seems rather intense this time." The Great Wizard of Absolute Zero sighed slightly.
In his hand was an order from the Truth Council, the content was simple: the Miracle Crown would take over his position and become the new commander of this world.
Meanwhile, he would continue to fight for the Wizard Civilization as the subordinate of the Miracle Crown.
"The Crown's presence, even if only an honorary title, heralds storms nonetheless."
The Great Wizard of Absolute Zero looked at the sky, the Heavenly Vault of World 3612, where the Eternal Black Sun was continually shedding black ashes.
"Hall, do you think I will survive?"
"Lake, you are always so sentimental," Hall said leisurely, looking into the distance. "The world is a vast bitter sea; floundering in the bitter sea is one taste, liberation to the shore is another.
Maintain a peaceful mindset and follow your heart, that's what you should do."
Buzz!
A Magic Fluctuation suddenly emanated from Hall's pocket.
He picked it up and his expression instantly became serious.
At the same time, the Great Wizard of Absolute Zero also suddenly looked toward the other side of the world.
"Lake, the Crown has arrived."
The Great Wizard of Absolute Zero nodded slightly, his voice low, "I know, the Mayfly Quasi-Emperor has arrived too."
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[World ID: 3612]
[World Name: Ashen Day]
[World Type: Elements Balance]
[Special Rules: Sun Rules]
[Rules Manifestation: Depending on the form of the sun in the sky, the entire world presents four aspects. These are Dawn, Radiance, Ashen Day, and Darkness. Currently, the world exhibits the Ashen Day aspect, specifically characterized by pervasive Death Energy, where the living are continually eroded by Death Energy, turning into living corpses...]
Looking at the information handout on the Ashen Day World, Richard raised his eyebrows slightly.
"This battlefield is quite promising."
For Richard, the Death Energy created by special rules has no impact, it even assists him.
Under the Life and Death Cycle, this Death Energy will only transform into his Life Energy.
"I just wonder what kind of entity the Galaxy Mayfly will send over."
The Ashen Day World is an exceptionally important Hub World, and both sides in the war have fought for it many times in the past.
Therefore, the Galaxy Mayfly is also very familiar with the special rules of this world.
Without a doubt, in this war, they will surely dispatch a Quasi-Emperor best adapted to this world's environment.
Richard's heart was brimming with fighting spirit, every cell in his body was invigorated at this moment.
"This is something to look forward to."
Stepping out of the space tunnel, Richard immediately sensed a faint Sixth Level aura.
"How long has he been here?"
Richard asked the Great Wizard of Absolute Zero, who was already waiting by the Teleportation Gate.
"Less than a minute."
"Then that's fine."
Richard cleaved open space and took out the Titan's Hammer from within.
"You all organize the army's data, I'm going to meet that bug."
With that said, not waiting for the Great Wizard of Absolute Zero to react, Richard's figure vanished from the front of the Teleportation Gate. When he reappeared, he was already above the Heavenly Vault, with a massive body over five thousand meters tall, standing in the sky like a mythical ancient Demon God.
On the other side of the world, the Mayfly Quasi-Emperor sensed Richard's momentum and also let out a jubilant insect screech.
"Good, good, good, a fight as soon as I arrive, this wizard is a straightforward fellow!"
Before the insect screech ended, a colossal figure over five thousand meters tall appeared in the sky.
The lower body of this Galaxy Mayfly was like a spider, with twelve limbs resembling heavenly pillars from the ground view. Though the upper body still resembled a mayfly, an endless number of tentacles swirled around it.
These tentacles were covered in bone spikes, shimmering with a chilling gleam and exuding a layer of eerie green light.
Even an average Level 6 Creature would steer clear of him.
He shrieked at Richard, then transformed into a storm of green in an instant.
"Wizard! Come, let's battle until we're satisfied..."
Bang!