The Void shrouded everything in silence and darkness, broken only by the relentless march of the monstrous tide.
Lucian's territory stood alone against the sea of chaos, its 2,000 square meters feeling pitifully small amidst the encroaching horde. The monsters surged forward like a living tidal wave, their howls a deafening war cry.
Suddenly, a cacophony of absurd yet deadly sounds broke through.
"Pfffft!"
"Pooof!"
"Pffffft!"
The Fart Towers stationed at each corner of the territory unleashed their grotesque attacks. Thick clouds of toxic green gas erupted, blanketing the oncoming monsters.
The result was immediate and devastating.
The monsters charged blindly into the green fog. At first, their grotesque forms barely faltered, but as they inhaled the pungent fumes, their expressions twisted in agony.
Some collapsed outright, blood seeping from their noses and mouths. Others staggered forward, their limbs trembling as if their immense strength had drained away.
By the time the next rank of monsters surged forward, the first wave was already incapacitated, blocking the path.
From the walls, Lucian watched in astonishment as the Level 4 Fart Towers worked their vile magic.
Even Lin Daiyu and Qin Keqing, standing at his side, wrinkled their delicate noses in disgust.
"Effective, but I wish it weren't so… sensory." Lin Daiyu's muffled voice carried a note of amusement.
Qin Keqing nodded silently, her face a mix of awe and discomfort. She clutched her nose tightly, glancing cautiously at Lucian as if trying not to laugh.
Lucian ignored their reactions, already issuing the next order.
With a gesture from Lucian, the Inferno Towers roared to life.
Suspended crystals glowed a fiery orange, building up immense heat.
"Boom!"
A massive fireball erupted, its sheer size dwarfing the monsters below. It shot into the heart of the horde, dragging a blazing tail behind it.
"Boom!"
A small mushroom cloud blossomed as the fireball exploded, incinerating hundreds of monsters instantly.
Meanwhile, the Machine Gun Towers unleashed a barrage of bullets that shredded through the remaining creatures, their relentless gunfire drowning out the monsters' roars.
Nearby, the Ballista Towers sent their massive arrows slicing through flesh and bone, often skewering multiple monsters at once.
Adding to the chaos, the Frost Towers fired streams of icy magic, freezing entire sections of the battlefield. The already debilitated monsters froze in place, their suffering visible even through the frost.
Lucian's newest defensive towers were proving their worth.
From the Southeast Corner, the Lightning Tower unleashed its devastating Chain Lightning, arcs of electricity leaping from monster to monster, leaving charred corpses in its wake.
Beside it, the Bubble Tower deployed its unique abilities. Large, shimmering bubbles floated toward the horde, capturing monsters within them.
The trapped creatures flailed and howled, unable to escape. Within moments, the bubbles contracted, crushing their captives with a sickening sound.
Lightning Tower
Level: 4
Skill: Chain Lightning (Area of Effect, high damage).
Range: 500 meters.
Stock: 50 charges.
Bubble Tower
Level: 4
Skill: Bubble Trap (Single-target immobilization).
Range: 200 meters.
Stock: 100 charges.
The combined firepower of the towers was overwhelming. Waves of monsters fell in droves, their advance slowed to a crawl as the defenses tore through them with ruthless efficiency.
From the walls, Lin Daiyu crossed her arms, watching the chaos with a faint smirk. "They're persistent, I'll give them that."
Qin Keqing, still covering her nose, muttered softly, "At this rate, we won't need to fight at all."
Lucian allowed himself a small grin. "That's the idea. Let the towers handle the fodder while we conserve our strength for what comes next."