Level up is hard? I can Directly Purchase infinite Levels!-Chapter 81: Pyrrhic Victory, Return to Bloodhowl Highlands

Chapter 81: Pyrrhic Victory, Return to Bloodhowl Highlands

A destructive Nex storm swept down from the sky.

The waters of Sunset Lake were blasted in all directions, and Raine’s short hair whipped in the fierce wind.

He activated the Obsidian Golem Codex at full force to withstand the storm’s impact, but his body still uncontrollably plummeted.

A white-haired figure tore through the void and stepped out from ten miles away.

Lord Marcus, the former city lord, had arrived, his eyes glowing with a blood-red light, his overwhelming aura causing the surrounding space to collapse.

"How dare you harm my human descendants? I’ll slaughter you, filthy beast!"

Marcus’s killing intent surged to its peak.

The giant facing him was none other than Mondrig, the Grandmaster of Stonehammer Fortress!

A series of blood-red giant hammers reformed behind Marcus.

Heaven’s wrath gathered, and the endless killing force rained down like a barrage of blood-red meteors, striking Mondrig one after another.

"Why are you so worked up? Seems this kid is important to you..."

A bloodthirsty gleam flashed in Mondrig’s eyes.

"Heh... I’ll deal with this old dog first, then kill him later."

He threw a fist with raw power, recklessly meeting the storm of blood-red hammers!

Boom!

Boom! Boom!!

Each strike reverberated through the heavens, causing the void to collapse.

The shockwaves crushed mountain after mountain, instantly annihilating countless trolls.

Dust from the storm spread, and in the blink of an eye, the battlefield was shrouded in a gray mist.

That area had become a death zone.

Samuel and Manebreaker were forced to move their battle to another part of the battlefield, both of them speechless with shock.

The clash between Grandmasters created an overwhelming aftermath that, even from a distance, sent chills down their spines.

Getting any closer would likely result in being obliterated by the residual shockwaves!

The sky itself was shattered, and the spectacle was terrifying beyond measure!

Sean and the other 8th patrol warriors, as well as Kyle, Old Gore, and the rest, had not expected such a terrifying powerhouse to be drawn into this battle.

For most of them, this was the first time they had witnessed a Grandmaster-level duel!

Looking from a distance, the two figures had already fought beyond the heavens themselves.

Raine privately felt fortunate that he had already learned of the terrifying power of Grandmasters before attacking Crimson City.

But he still needed to prepare more.

At this moment, the most important thing was still to slaughter trolls and collect more bloodstones.

His killing became increasingly savage and efficient, each strike clearing large swaths of enemies.

Even the trolls, known for their ferocity, were shaken by his merciless slaughter.

Seeing 80,000 trolls being slaughtered at will, with troll warriors falling like weeds, the other trolls stationed at Stonehammer Fortress could no longer remain idle and rushed into the battlefield.

The Master-level warriors of the 8th patrol also joined the fray.

The scale of the battle expanded rapidly.

Reinforcements from both sides kept arriving.

The number of trolls quickly surged to 100,000!

The entire 8th patrol charged forward!

...

Half a day later, Raine’s battle finally came to an end.

He chose to retreat to the outpost to rest, as the high-intensity combat had been a huge drain on him.

But the fighting continued for two days and one night.

The mountains around Sunset Lake were completely flattened.

Only about 30,000 trolls remained, and they were pushed back in three stages to Stargazer Cliff.

The 8th patrol lost over 20,000 soldiers, with many others injured, yet they never once retreated.

Samuel, covered in blood, flew back to the outpost.

Expert-level warriors dragged their broken bodies back to Sunfall Gorge.

Marcus fell from the heavens, having severely wounded Mondrig with the loss of one of his arms, forcing him to retreat back to Stonehammer Fortress.

"Ugh—"

Marcus spat out blood, quickly suppressing his injuries.

"Has everyone retreated?"

He asked, looking toward Samuel and the others.

"Yes, they’ve pulled back to Stargazer Cliff."

"And the kid?"

Marcus’s mind power swept across.

Everyone’s gaze turned toward Raine, who was sitting cross-legged not far away, surrounded by dark golden light.

He continued to swallow soul tonic, honing his mind power in the heat of battle.

The Obsidian Golem Codex had also further evolved.

The blood energy tides in his energy core surged several times, expanding at an incredibly rapid pace.

To close the gap between himself and the alien races prodigies, Raine had been suppressing his rank recently, focusing entirely on refining his foundation.

After this battle, both his physical and mental power had greatly improved.

But the biggest gain for him from this battle was still the bloodstone!

He now had 650,000 bloodstones in his reserves!

He had personally killed more than twenty troll warriors.

He stood up.

Marcus, Samuel, and the others were already waiting nearby.

Seeing Marcus’s empty right sleeve, Raine’s brows furrowed, and he quickly walked up to him.

"Lord Marcus!" 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Marcus raised his remaining left hand to stop him.

"I haven’t had such a satisfying fight in a long time. This battle, we did beautifully."

More than twenty troll warriors were slain by him alone.

That alone would be enough for the trolls to remember for a long time!

This battle had dealt the trolls heavy losses. Sunset Peak, Ironfang Outpost, and Stoneclaw Pass had all been forced to abandon their positions, and they would be unable to wreak havoc again for a while.

All of this was the bloody path Raine had carved.

Raine fell silent for a moment before suddenly saying, "I’m going back!"

Marcus, Samuel, and the others stiffened.

They all understood the meaning of these words.

"Kid, have you thought this through?"

Marcus stared at him intently.

From this great battle, he could already see Raine’s determination, knowing he could not stop the fiery passion burning in this young warrior’s heart.

But he couldn’t help but worry!

The more talented Raine became, the less he wanted to see him face danger alone!

Raine nodded.

His gaze swept over the bodies being carried back one by one, a lump forming in his throat.

He forced down his emotions and turned to Marcus, offering a light smile.

"Wait for my good news!"

As soon as the words were spoken, Thunder Light wings unfurled behind him, and Raine’s figure soared into the clouds.

"Raine!!"

Kyle, Old Gore, and the others cried out urgently.

They now knew Raine’s plan to go solo into Crimson City.

All the patrol warriors at the outpost looked up in unison.

Raine paused in the sky and saluted the outpost with a straight posture.

"Salute!"

Samuel’s voice rang out across the outpost.

In an instant, all the warriors saluted the figure in the sky.

Raine didn’t look back, flapping his wings and flying into the distance.

This time, he didn’t take his squad with him. He knew that if he did, they would swear to follow him, and with their current strength, going there would result in heavy casualties!

"What a stubborn pup."

Marcus smiled, though his brow furrowed tightly.

...

Stonehammer Fortress.

Mondrig’s mighty troll body was now covered in cracks.

The trolls had a slight dark god bloodline, making their physique and strength one of the best among alien races. Their giant bodies were natural weapons.

Even so, he had been severely wounded, showing just how ruthless Marcus’s desperate fight had been.

"What’s that old fool thinking!"

Mondrig’s face twisted with rage.

Manebreaker and the others returned, looking disheveled.

Mondrig harshly asked, "Have you figured out the identity of that human warrior?"

"We figured it out, it’s the human prodigy from Iron Dragon Fortress!"

Manebreaker’s words were shocking.

Mondrig’s lantern-like eyes stared blankly for a long time.

The Iron Dragon Fortress defense had been at a standstill until now—who would have thought that the human prodigy would end up here?

"This isn’t some suspected prodigy. This is a true prodigy... too bad we found out too late!"

Mondrig’s heart filled with regret.

If he had known it was him, he would never have rashly provoked Marcus.

That human warrior had killed large groups of their trolls with a single strike, his strength was not something any ordinary prodigy could compare to.

The terror had reached a point where even Mondrig felt uneasy, and it was worth using all their means to eliminate him!

But now, it was too late!

Manebreaker muttered, "I’ve already sent word to Crimson City."

Mondrig nodded.

Drawing those who wanted to kill him here to plan further was their best course of action for now.