Even upon reaching the emerald hills, Bayou remained shaken.
Although the raven was not of royal rank, its prowess suggested it was at least three levels above her, which accounted for the overwhelming pressure she had just experienced.
What she had initially deemed a fortunate day had nearly turned into a day of mourning.
She took the opportunity to inform her siblings and Xiao Leian to refrain from returning to the city of the undead.
She could not ascertain whether the raven had departed and preferred to hide here for the time being.
Your majesty, you have arrived.
The undead stationed by the portal greeted her with reverence.
Um, I just came to take a look.
Bayou studied her racing heart.
Thankfully, she had not foolishly employed the dark barrier, for without mana, she would have been left to await her demise.
At this moment, the four kings were still deliberating on locating another orc tribe to eradicate.
The royal level corpses summoned by by you had all been dispatched to this location, making the Emerald Hills the strongest bastion of power at present.
The lifestyle of these orc tribes resembled that of nomadic peoples, frequently changing their habitats, particularly the smaller tribes, which migrated with greater ease and frequency.
Consequently, there was no fixed location information even between tribes.
Blany, have the spirits located another orc tribe? Sars inquired of Blany, who stood nearby.
Not yet.
They're likely quite distant from here.
It will take some time to find them, but we can continue to delve deeper southward in search of other orc tribes.
Indeed, Jack and Jon concurred with Blannie's assessment, advocating for the simultaneous pursuit of multiple tribes.
White, not involved in the discussions of the four kings, was basking in the sun at top the castle of Chun, using her hairpin to replenish her magical energy.
Meanwhile, to the north, beyond the vast Bayin Mountains, the city of Aman was bracing for the reckoning from the Stonefoot Clan of the Dwarfven Kingdom.
It was the Stonefoot Clan alongside the Broadbeam clan that had once vanquished the Firebeard clan and seized their territory.
The two clans divided seven cities between them with Ammon, the last fortress on the border, allocated to the Stonefoot Clan.
However, Aman remained under the control of foreign entities, necessitating that the Stonefoot clan reclaim it themselves.
Before the army could even approach the city, alarms echoed throughout Oman, and under the command of Maize, the dwarven soldiers surged onto the battlements, arming themselves for the impending assault.
The technological advancements of the dwarves had reached a level comparable to that of humans, marking this as a genuine defensive siege.
Countless cannons and firearms were positioned on the walls, equipped far better than in times past, allowing for direct fire without the burden of ammunition concerns or resupply.
This was the first time the dwarves could engage in such a well-resourced battle.
Shunfong and his sister along with Xiaoli and Shua ascended the walls to survey the situation.
The anxiety that gripped Chunua despite the absence of conflict with the goblins and the undead was palpable.
Furrowing her brow, she gazed towards the approaching dwarven army of the Stonefoot Clan, noting the immense siege engines they were maneuvering into position, clearly prepared for battle, Xiao Yianua offered an explanation to Chunu, stating that the dwarves were not significantly different from humans, which perhaps fostered an unconscious kinship that elicited such trepidation.
Concerned, Xiao Yinua questioned Maize about the potential assistance of the undead.
Maize, steadfast in his assurance, replied that they had underestimated the current defensive capabilities of Aman and would be unable to breach its walls.
A long, resonant horn sounded from outside the city, signaling the Stonefoot Clan's initiation of their assault.
Xiao Yinshiwa peered over the edge of the wall and observed that instead of an immediate charge, the dwarves were deploying massive trebuchets.
The boulders they hurled larger than several dwars combined.
As the levers were pulled, the trebuchets readied themselves and at a command, countless boulders hurdled towards Aman.
With a resounding crash, the boulders struck the protective shield, shattering upon impact to reveal an array of ominous red projectiles contained within.
The subsequent explosions unleashed a bizarre, viscous substance that clung to the shield, corroding it and creating gaping holes, rendering it entirely incapacitated.
The enemy forces commence their charge.
A multitude of aven knights soaring into the sky while armored rhinoceroses charged forward, clearing the path for the dwarven cavalry.
Attack, Maze commanded, and the dwarven defenders on the walls retaliated against the encroaching foes.
The air was filled with the sound of arrows whistling as the battle commenced.
Thick beams of blue light swept across the battlefield, piercing through the dwarves on the ground, leaving no trace of their remains.
Countless shells descended like blossoms scattered by a celestial maiden, wreaking havoc upon the enemy ranks.
The dwarves swiftly adjusted their heavy crossbows, aiming at the foes in the sky, unleashing massive bolts that impaled them, their bodies plummeting to the earth below.
Even before the enemy approached the city of Aman, they had already suffered significant losses.
The enemy leader had anticipated their formidable equipment.
Yet, he was unprepared for the sheer ferocity with which it was unleashed.
Did they not consider that depleting their resources in this battle might leave them defenseless in the future? After all, Aman had no logistical support or supplies to rely upon.
Chapter 292.
Capturing an army outside the city of Aman.
A scene of carnage unfolded with countless dwarves perishing in the throws of battle, their blood staining the earth.
The dwarf leader, with a grave expression, immediately commanded the soldiers nearby to once again sound the horn, altering their strategy of attack.
The horns blaring was urgent and brief, resonating throughout the battlefield, and the dwarves promptly grasped their leader orders.
The airborne dwarf knights circled above the city of Oman, knowing that without the support of ground troops.
Venturing into the city would be tantamount to courting death.
Thus, they sought an opportune moment.
Upon hearing the horn, they solemnly retrieved fiery red crystals from their cloaks, casting them into the city below without hesitation.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Countless small crystals imbued with explosive energy plummeted from above, unleashing a chorus of deafening detonations.
The fire elements contained within the crystals erupted violently, instantaneously engulfing the surroundings and flames.
Smoke billowed within the city, and the dwarves descended into chaos.
At this juncture, the opposing forces no longer cared for the fate of the civilian dwarves.
The conquest of Aman mattered far more than the lives of those wretched beings.
With a resounding crash, the catapults launched their fiery boulders, which soared through the air in a crimson arc, striking the city walls with devastating precision.
The defenders suffered immense losses.
Their weapons shattered, walls crumbled, and the ground trembled.
If the boulders merely struck the walls, it would be manageable.
However, those that fell within the city wrought catastrophic devastation.
Houses were obliterated, the ground collapsed, and terrified civilians scured about, screaming and weeping, plunging the once orderly city of Aman into utter disarray.
In stark contrast, the losses endured by Aman s defenders were minimal compared to those of the enemy.
Yet they could not permit the massacre of innocents or the destruction of their homes.
How much longer until the shield is restored? Max seeed with anger at their reckless behavior, feeling an urgent need to reactivate the shield to extinguish the flames and rescue the other dwarves.
"Is there any way to destroy the enemy's catapults?" Shinwe inquired, her confusion evident.
It was clear that these machines were the root of the problem.
Why not simply obliterate them? "The range is insufficient.
The catapults can strike well beyond the reach of our city defenses," Max replied somberly.
To destroy them, we would need to venture outside the city.
Though the catapults appeared relatively small from a distance, their raised arms stood tall, comparable to the city walls, making them formidable siege weapons.
Such machinery required the coordination of several dwarves to operate effectively.
Chun, go within the city to extinguish the fires.
I will take care of the catapults.
Chinfong instructed his sister, knowing that his long range capabilities would prove advantageous.
As for quelling the flames, that task was simpler.
Chun Schuin nodded and soared into the city.
Chun Fong transformed into a radiant point of light a top the walls, ascending into the sky, his entire being emanating a brilliant golden glow.
A multitude of golden beams shot forth, targeting the distant catapults, while some enemies hovering above Aman also found themselves pierced by the rays, plummeting to their demise.
With a resounding roar, countless golden shock waves surged through the enemy ranks, unleashing a ferocious explosion.
Even the enemy leader, after parrying several attacks, appeared somewhat astonished.
A royal class alien.
When he glanced behind him again, the catapults had been entirely obliterated, reduced to mere fragments scattered across the ground.
Inside the city, Chonu unleashed her domain, and an endless tide of dark elements swiftly devoured the surroundings, extinguishing all flames.
At that moment, the protective barrier of Aman City had been restored, resuming its activation.
The heavily battered enemy forces no longer harbored any hopes of conquering Aman City.
Retreat.
The enemy leader decisively opted for withdrawal.
Having misjudged the actual combat capabilities of Aman city, resulting in significant losses.
They hastily abandoned their fallen comrades, discarding unnecessary items and began to withdraw like a receding tide.
On the city walls, Xiao Yianua exclaimed with delight, "We cannot let them escape so easily.
Block their path and capture their leader alive.