From Abyssal Invasion to Bursting Stars with a Single Sword-Chapter 299 - 241: Offense and Surprise Change

When Lu Heng met with other human superpower users, Darkville also sent his trusted aide to the scene.

Therefore, whatever happened during the meeting was reported to Darkville by the trusted aide.

After Lu Heng returned to Dili Castle, he went straight to the council hall to meet with Darkville and discuss the next action plan.

"Leader, on our human side, we have 23 combat power users available. Although the number is small, it is enough to influence the situation."

Darkville thought for a moment and asked, "But you mentioned before that among those summoned, there are traitors."

Lu Heng nodded and replied, "Yes, so the action plan I announced was not the real plan. I designed a trap, and the announced plan is fake.

"The traitor, upon hearing this false information, will surely pass it on to the Bloodline Demon.

"By then, we can use the false information to set a trap and expose a breach in the Bloodline Demon's defenses."

Darkville nodded in agreement to this strategy: "This scheme is good, Black Iron Tribe can finally take back Black Stone City."

Lu Heng continued, "So leader, now let's look at the sand table together and formulate the attack strategy."

"Very well, let's discuss the attack strategy now."

Darkville then walked quickly toward the sand table. Observing the miniature Black Stone City on the table, he began analyzing the internal structure of Black Stone City and its various secret passages to come up with an attack plan.

The two discussed from the afternoon until midnight, and then again until dawn.

After an all-night discussion, they finally settled on a brilliant attack plan.

Darkville pointed at the sand table and made a decision, "Let's settle on this, we'll send a squad of Black Iron Tribe warriors to feint an attack on the front of Black Stone City, while the main force will enter through a secret passage into the mine and break into Black Stone City from the inside."

Lu Heng added, "At that time, I will inform the human superpower users to primarily attack the main and side gates, feeding the traitor misleading information."

After setting the attack plan, and with dawn breaking, Lu Heng finally went back to rest.

Darkville's trusted aide also stood guard at the door the entire night, until he was relieved at sunrise.

...

In the following days, the Black Iron Tribe and human superpower users prepared for the battle to reclaim Black Stone City.

The day before the operation.

Lu Heng once again gathered the human superpower users to announce the attack plan.

Main attacking the main and side gates of Black Stone City, the human superpower users would also send a team of flyers to airdrop onto the dome of Black Stone City to attempt a breakthrough from inside.

After the attack plan was announced, the various teams went back to prepare individually.

...

The night before the attack.

A mysterious person came to Black Stone City and met with the Bloodline Demoness Salein.

"Lady Salein, that human named Lu Heng thinks himself clever—releasing false information on the surface while having a separate real action plan. He discussed it with Darkville all night before settling on it."

Salein's face revealed a seductive smile and she asked, "So, what is the real attack plan?"

The mysterious person didn't immediately answer, but instead asked, "Where is what you promised me?"

Salein giggled and said, "Don't worry about that, as long as these Black Iron Dwarfs are defeated, you can have whatever you want. Now, tell me, what is the real attack plan of the Black Iron Dwarfs?"

The mysterious person nodded, "The attack plan is very detailed. If it weren't for the Eye of Secret Stealing that I planted on one of Darkville's trusted aides, I couldn't have gotten wind of it."

Salein nodded in approval, "Good, the Ancestors chose you for a reason. Now tell, what is the attack plan?"

The mysterious person then revealed the secret he had overheard: "Darkville had kept a card up his sleeve. When he was young, he once got lost in the Black Stone Mine and stumbled upon an underground cavern.

"That cavern is right under the western foot of the Black Stone Mine, so Darkville plans to break open this underground cavern to enter the mine, and from there, break into Black Stone City to launch a surprise attack.

"Black Stone City is, after all, built by the Black Iron Dwarfs, and they are the ones who understand its structure best.

"If they enter Black Stone City through the mine, Lady Salein, you should understand the consequences."

Bloodline Demoness Salein waved her hand and said, "Very good, your information is very useful, you can go now."

The mysterious person received a treasure from Salein as a gift and then left Black Stone City.

...

After hearing the report, Bloodline Demoness Salein went to the Blood Sacrifice Tower.

There, the Bloodline Commander Assassin was already waiting.

"How is it?"

"These summoned humans are indeed very cunning, the attack plan they released on the surface is fake, and in secret, they have another sinister plan."

"How do they plan to attack? Whether it is the main gate or the side gate, I am confident to let these Black Iron Dwarfs die at the city gates," Bloodline Commander Assassin was very sure of this.

Salein shook her head and replied, "It's neither. This attack plan is very sinister, and had we not received prior intelligence, Black Stone City might indeed have been breached."

"Oh? Where else can they attack? We have sealed all the entrances to the secret passages," said Assassin, unable to think of where else the Black Iron Dwarfs could attack from.

Yet, the main and side gates of Black Stone City are both extremely tough.

Three years ago, without the betrayal of the traitor from the Black Iron Tribe, who ambushed and killed Darkville II, the Bloodline Demons would have never conquered Black Stone City.

Salein pointed to the ground below and said, "Originally, that Black Iron Dwarf leader had kept a backup plan. There's an underground hollow at the base of the western side of Black Stone Mine, which connects to the mine tunnel.

"They planned to dig through the hollow at the base of the hill and then enter Black Stone City through the mine tunnel."

Assassin's eyes narrowed slightly as he sneered, "These Black Iron Dwarfs are really stupid to dare enter the mine. Let them all die in there."

"Do you have assurance?" Salein giggled.

Bloodline Commander Assassin laughed wildly towards the sky, then reached out to pinch the beautiful demoness's chin. "Aren't you aware of the conditions inside the mine?

"In such a dark environment, it's the perfect battlefield for our Bloodline Clan. If those Black Iron Dwarfs dare to step into the mine, we'll kill every last one of them.

"These annoying Black Iron Dwarfs have been harassing us for three years, hindering our affairs. This is a good opportunity to eradicate them once and for all."

Bloodline Demons are nocturnal species with strong night vision.

Unlike them, Black Iron Dwarfs are diurnal species.

This means if the battle occurs at night, the Bloodline Demons hold an absolute advantage.

That's why every time the Black Iron Dwarfs launch a raid on Black Stone City, they always do it during the day.

However, if the battlefield is inside the mine, it's pitch black regardless of day or night.

In the dark mine, Bloodline Demons are relentless killing machines, and the Black Iron Dwarfs only serve as slaughter victims.

As for lighting tools like torches, they are too limited. Bloodline Demons have numerous ways to extinguish torches, leading to a one-sided massacre.

"They're planning their attack for tomorrow," Salein reminded. "Aren't you going to take action quickly?"

Assassin wrapped his arms around her waist, his hand wandering over her body. "Don't worry, I'll save Darkville's blood for you."

Bloodline Demoness Salein turned around and escaped Assassin's embrace, saying, "Let's focus on our tasks first. After we kill all the Black Iron Dwarfs, I'll satisfy you once."

Bloodline Commander Assassin's eyes shone as he declared, "Alright. Summon all the Bloodline Warriors to prepare for those foolish Black Iron Dwarfs."

Saying this, he went into the city and gathered all the Bloodline Demons. Apart from a small fraction left to guard the city gates, all other Bloodline Demons entered the mine to ambush.

Hearing that the Black Iron Dwarfs would enter through the mine, each Bloodline Demon, like a beast ready to ambush its prey, prepared to wait for the prey to step into the hunting ground.

...

After dawn.

The Black Iron Tribe officially set out with Darkville leading a full troop of Black Iron Dwarf Warriors.

This attack was the most hopeful and final chance to take back Black Stone City.

Darkville was all too aware of the tribe's situation. Three years of strife had brought this already struggling tribe to the brink of decline.

If they failed to reclaim Black Stone City this time, the entire tribe would face the dilemma of extinction.

By then, they wouldn't even have the strength to defend Dili Castle.

If they still wanted to keep the tribe alive, they would have to migrate again, find a new homeland, and rebuild.

However, it wasn't always so lucky to find a home like Black Stone Mine, which was suitable for Black Iron Dwarfs like during the time of Darkville I.

The path ahead for the Black Iron Tribe was a matter of life and death.

Hence, Darkville knew this battle was a desperate one; if they couldn't win, the tribe would have no future.

Therefore, this time the Black Iron Dwarf Warriors from Dili Castle were out in force, bringing all their weapons and equipment.

Only the children and some women of the tribe were left behind.

Along with the Black Iron Dwarf Warriors, Human Superpower Users also came to gather, marching towards Black Stone Mine.

According to the initial attack plan announced, the main attacks were directed at the main and side gates of Black Stone City.

However, those were public plans and merely decoy information.

As the troop approached Black Stone Mine, Black Iron Dwarf Wizards joined forces to employ the Invisibility Veil, continuing to approach Black Stone City.

Then, two teams of Black Iron Dwarf Warriors were left to feint attacks at the main and side gates.

The rest of the Black Iron Dwarf Warriors rushed to the base of the west side of Black Stone Mine, ready to start digging the mine tunnel.

Black Iron Dwarfs are skilled in mining, hence high in such talents.

Above Black Stone City.

Bloodline Demoness Salein and Bloodline Commander Assassin, standing atop the mountain, watched the actions of the Black Iron Dwarfs below and sneered, "Just as we predicted, they really plan to sneak into Black Stone City via the mine."

"Don't worry, all of my Bloodline Warriors are lying in ambush in the mine. As soon as they enter, we'll kill every single one of them."

As he spoke,

Suddenly, an explosion occurred at Magma River, and rolling magma poured into the mine.

The sudden turn of events shocked Bloodline Commander Assassin as he exclaimed, "What's happening!"

The rolling magma pouring into the mine was enough to burn everything alive.

And all his Bloodline Warriors were ambushed inside the mine.