Chapter 409
William found himself face to face with five masters who possessed the aura of sanctity. At that moment, his expression darkened, and he couldn't help but wonder why the Legendary demon Lord, Sidi, had agreed to Bernice's bet. It seemed impossible to believe that they could survive against such formidable opponents.
In truth, even Bernice wasn't sure if William could withstand the relentless onslaught of these muscular warriors. However, there was a saying known throughout the world: "The devil's mouth speaks lies, but ghosts of liars haunt." Even if Sidi couldn't defeat Bernice, he might still seek to harm William. Bernice had considered that if William were truly on the brink of death, she would intervene to save him. Yet, his actions had caused so much trouble that Bernice was now inclined to reduce her favor towards him.
In the end, William's survival would depend on his ability to turn adversity into an advantage, winning the support and cheers of everyone around him. Many could cause trouble, but few could turn that trouble into a benefit.
As William assessed the situation, he noticed a group of heavily-built men, each with a robust and imposing physique, converging on him. He swallowed hard and quickly tried to reason with them, saying, "Brothers, please, let's not resort to violence. We can talk this out."
One of the burly men, a demon, leered at William and replied, "Don't worry, Elf. We won't harm you… yet. We'll give you a chance to speak. There are thousands of us, and we can take turns tormenting you for a day and a night. Don't you worry."
Three of them nodded in agreement, but among them was an old acquaintance of William, the Blood Hammer.
Despite his concerns, the Blood Hammer was secretly hoping to see William kneel and beg for mercy. However, to everyone's surprise, William's demeanor appeared submissive, but his words were anything but.
The prince cleared his throat and proudly displayed his six rings, declaring, "Sidi wants to kill me, and I'm willing to double whatever he's offering you."
The demons, orcs, and monsters were left speechless. Was this the right time to make such an offer? Wasn't this what a villain would say before meeting their demise?
They couldn't deny that they were now on the righteous side, about to take down this Half-Elf. A domineering demon, wielding two massive machetes, sneered, "Is that all?"
"Throw down your space ring, and perhaps we'll grant you a few more hours," another chimed in.
"Yes, toss it down, and then remove your equipment and clothing," added another with a sinister chuckle.
A group of these imposing figures surrounded the prince, hurling insults and vulgarities at him.
William pouted and appeared wronged. As he reached out to remove his space ring, a commotion erupted among the onlookers as they bickered over its ownership.
Just then, a sudden wave of terror washed over William. The five top masters' faces turned ashen, and they desperately attempted to retreat to the sky.
Two words crossed their minds simultaneously: Forbidden Curse.
Was this worse than death?
But it was already too late to do anything.
William hastily activated his scrolls, crushing them one after another. Five Forbidden Spells, all of them thunder-based, were unleashed nearly simultaneously.
In that moment, time seemed to slow down. A blue ripple emanated from the epicenter of the Spell, transforming the world into a minefield. Those who tried to flee from the battlefield plummeted from the sky, while those on the ground collapsed to the earth.
Countless bolts of lightning and arcs of electricity swept uncontrollably across several kilometers of terrain. The simultaneous casting of five Thunder Forbidden Spells brought about a qualitative change in the thunderstorm.
For a brief moment, the sky was ablaze with countless thunder plasmas, turning the battlefield into a sea of electricity. Even the individuals surrounding William were cut down like wheat, their bodies reduced to pulp as if they had been roasted.
The thunderstorm raged on for over ten seconds, leaving many Legendary leaders watching in silence. None could stop this cataclysmic display.
Some wondered if the Lord of Dawn, William Blackleaf and his allies had met their demise within that tempest.
But the outcome was different from what many had expected. When William had activated the Thunder Scrolls, he had been gravely injured, but as a Thunder Professional, he had a body imbued with the power of Thunder. With Thunder God's left hand, he had crushed the scrolls.
Within the heart of the Forbidden Spell's radius, his Health Point had been reduced by a third, but then he invoked the Incarnation of Holy Thunder. This allowed him to not only survive the onslaught of five Forbidden Spells but also emerge unscathed, surrounded by the lifeless bodies of those who had failed to flee.
Even two of the five masters with the aura of sanctity had perished on the spot. It wasn't that they lacked strength, but their defenses had been insufficient.
In the end, out of thousands, only ten individuals remained. Each of them regarded William with terror, fearful that he might unleash another wave of destruction upon them.
However, two voices sounded on the battlefield almost simultaneously.
"No more Forbidden Spells!"
"Using mage's Forbidden Spells is not allowed!"
Two Legendary leaders issued warnings to William, but no one attempted to halt the battle, which suggested that William had not violated any rules. The task had only called for him to endure for 24 hours.
When William considered burrowing into the ground, another Legendary demon bellowed angrily, "No escape, no digging, and no Forbidden Spells. If any infractions occur, the Demon Army will deploy an additional 300000 troops."
However, it was clear that no more reinforcements would be arriving on this battlefield. The remaining ten combatants breathed sighs of relief, having survived the Forbidden Spells through various means, albeit with substantial injuries. They now regarded William with cautious eyes, hesitating to make any aggressive moves.
One demon, unable to contain himself, retorted, "Cowards, why are you ten so afraid? Have you forgotten Lord Sidi's rewards?"
And he was right. Whoever managed to kill William would be handsomely rewarded with the Legendary Bloodline essence, a highly sought-after prize.
With that, one of them took the initiative, and the others soon followed suit, launching a fierce and coordinated attack. The battlefield quickly became a maelstrom of violence, with blood and determination intertwining in a chaotic dance.
As the battle raged on, many Legendary leaders watched with fascination. Although they were on opposing sides, they couldn't help but be impressed by William's resilience.
Meanwhile, a few kilometers away on a snowy mountain, an onlooker named "Chefanxian" observed the unfolding events in stunned silence. He was neither a popular streamer nor a Professional player; he simply enjoyed adventure and exploration.
When he had stumbled upon the exploded Dragon Nest, he had collected a substantial amount of Gold Coins and equipment. He had not gone unnoticed, but in the midst of the chaos, no one paid him much attention.
However, Chefanxian seized the opportunity to capture the entire spectacle on video and posted it on the forum.
The Dawn City forum erupted with activity, as hundreds of millions of players created posts to discuss the prince's rage and the epic pursuit that
followed. Some players even remarked that the prince had single-handedly decimated several mountains during his quest to defeat William.
It seemed inconceivable that a prince would be subjected to such humiliation. Many players sympathized with him, wondering if he would be rendered powerless and unable to escape.
They were convinced that the prince would not only lose his cool but also his life in the process.
Following the thunderstorm and subsequent battle, only ten enemies remained on the battlefield. Players eagerly awaited an update from Chefanxian, who was tasked with assessing the strength of these remaining foes. They believed that the prince had been subjected to unfair treatment and hoped for an explanation.
However, Chefanxian appeared to be in no rush to update his post. It seemed that William intended to document all of his battles, leaving players in eager anticipation.
Back on the battlefield, the ten remaining enemies launched a relentless assault on William. Despite their combined firepower, they struggled to break through his defenses. His "Body of King Kong" talent granted him over 3000 defense, which, combined with his equipment, exceeded 4000 . Additionally, his unique special ability reduced real damage taken by 30%.
It was clear that the ten attackers couldn't coordinate their efforts to exploit his vulnerabilities. If their attacks couldn't deal more than 4000 Points of damage in a single hit, it would effectively heal him, thanks to his ability to restore 20% of his Health Point plus 2% of his maximum Health Point with each attack.
The prince engaged in a pitiful exchange with his foes, causing the remaining combatants to question the meaning of life.
Among them, the Blood Hammer, who had been unable to break free from his chains, was particularly perplexed. What had happened to the fearsome warrior who had faced them alone not long ago? Why couldn't he put up a fight when confronted by a group of them?
Nevertheless, William remained silent. This was his way of enduring, even if it meant a full day of battle. After all, he only needed to survive for 24 hours, and he was determined not to show any sign of weakness. He was confident that they would grow tired before he did.
In the end, it was a battle of attrition, and he was willing to endure it for the sake of victory.