Reincarnation Of The Strongest Spirit Master-Chapter 1459: Joining William

Ellina moved from oven to oven, correcting grips, adjusting temperatures, and providing constant guidance on how to properly craft these advanced armaments.

The trick wasn’t necessarily difficult to grasp, but the execution required a level of precision that few could master on their first try. Some took to it instinctively, while others struggled to maintain the delicate balance required for the weapon to remain stable in flight.

While forging masters worked, Fang was leading Berry and a handpicked group of one hundred masters back toward the front lines. They moved with purpose, weapons drawn and ready for a brutal slog through the monster-infested streets.

However, the moment they passed through the portal, they were greeted by a sight so unexpected it brought the entire group to a dead halt.

"What the hell happened here?!" Fang barked, his hand tightening on his spear.

The area immediately beyond the gate was eerily silent. The teeming masses of monsters that had previously filled the entire town were gone. The absence of any immediate threat was so peculiar that it felt like a trap.

Berry looked around in confusion. William’s monsters were still stationed near the portal, standing guard with a calm that testified to their master’s safety.

If William had been in grave danger or overwhelmed, he wouldn’t have hesitated to recall these creatures to his side for protection. The fact that they were still here, yet the Scarlet Bears and mutated horrors were nowhere to be seen, was a baffling puzzle.

The mystery didn’t last long.

"They’ve shifted their focus entirely onto him!" Fang said, expanding his spirit sense to its limit. His eyes locked onto a distant point where a massive concentration of chaotic energy was swirling. He could sense William at the centre of it, surrounded by a literal sea of monsters.

"Hmm, that is... a bit weird," Berry murmured, her eyes narrowing as she spotted the distant flash of William’s techniques.

"Yes, it’s a desperate move on their part," Fang replied, completely misinterpreting her observation. "They’ve abandoned their interest in the portal and the city. They’ve realised he’s the primary threat and they’re throwing everything they have at him to take him down."

"No, that’s not what I meant," Berry interrupted, shaking her head. "I meant it’s weird that William hasn’t taken down the last monster gate yet. Look at the positioning. I’m certain that if he truly wanted to, he could have destroyed it an hour ago. For some reason, it looks like he’s intentionally waiting for something."

Fang paused, letting Berry’s insight sink in. He re-examined the battlefield through his spirit sense, noting the rhythmic way William was thinning the herd without actually advancing on the source.

"Or..." Fang realised, "Perhaps he’s buying us more time. He’s grinding the monsters down here to prevent the tide from spreading further out of our control while we get the forges running."

"That is likely the truth," Berry agreed, her expression softening with a mix of respect and concern. "He’s acting as a lightning rod, drawing their attention away from the city, so we have a clear path to work.

If that’s the case, we shouldn’t waste the opening he’s given us. Let’s go. With the path clear, we can organise ourselves better and provide him with the support to catch his breath."

"I doubt he truly needs any help, but let’s go," Fang said, rolling his eyes. The mere thought of that little monster needing a rescue was enough to bring a wry, amused smile to his face. To Fang, William was a force of nature that happened to look like a person.

With the vast majority of the monster swarm fixated entirely on William and Becky, the initial stage of the trek proved surprisingly manageable for Fang, Berry, and their contingent of masters. They struck hard at the monsters’ rear, using their spears with precision to carve a narrow path through the outer layers of the horde.

However, as they pushed deeper into the density of the swarm, the dynamic shifted. Sensing a new threat within their ranks, the monsters began to pivot, attempting to encircle and crush the small group.

Fang was ready. With a sharp roar, he activated his lightning array. Thunder cracked through the air as bolts of pure energy rained death upon the immediate vicinity, charring flesh and bone into ash.

Simultaneously, Berry and her clan masters took control of the chaos. Using their spears, they manipulated the Scarlet Bears, forcing the frenzied creatures to clash with one another. Within minutes, they had constructed a gruesome but effective meat shield of monster carcasses around their perimeter.

"Keep moving!" Fang shouted over the din of battle. "Staying put in a fight like this is an open invitation to death! We press forward or we get buried!"

His command hit the right nail. Everyone followed his lead, maintaining a constant, grinding momentum. Even if their progress was as slow as a snail’s pace, they were gaining ground, drawing closer to William’s position with every passing minute of frantic combat.

As they finally drew within a certain range, William noticed their approach. With a flick of his wrist and a mental command, he directed his own summoned monsters to expand their defensive circle. The perimeter pushed outward like an opening flower until it safely enveloped Fang and Berry’s exhausted group.

"What brought you back here?" William asked, his voice cutting through the roar of the battlefield. He looked genuinely surprised to see them. While the thought that they might be coming to assist him had briefly crossed his mind. But he had dismissed it—they simply hadn’t brought enough masters to tip the scales in a fight of this magnitude.

"Well..." Berry began, faltering under his questioning gaze. The bluntness of his tone made her feel a sudden wave of hesitation. It was clear he hadn’t expected them, and she felt a momentary sting of embarrassment at the idea that they might be seen as an unnecessary distraction.

"We came to ask for more of these," Fang said, stepping in to cover Berry’s hesitation.