After the advance party went deep into the canyon, Lin Li finally saw the power of the Scar of Death. The hundreds of Shadow Wolves at the start were like an appetizer. Compared to the dangers they encountered later on, it was nothing. After turning the last Shadow Wolf into ashes with a Flaming Storm, Lin Li did not even have time to catch his breath before he heard a soft rustling sound coming from the ground beneath his feet …
Lin Li had completed the trial in the Shadowglen, and saved the castellan's son from the ruins of Syer Town. Of course, he knew better than anyone what this rustling sound meant.
"Be careful!" Lin Li only had time to say two words before the first Skeletal Warrior crawled out from the ground. Then, his vision was blocked by a patch of black sand. The densely packed Skeletal Warriors were pushing away the soil, and crawling out slowly and clumsily. Countless green phosphorescence floated back and forth, and there seemed to be shrill cries and wails echoing in the air. Under the moonlight, the pale skeletons exuded an eerie aura.
Without thinking, Lin Li recited the incantation for the Flaming Storm.
Countless fire dragons baring their fangs and brandishing their claws roared and slammed into a group of Skeletal Warriors.
Along with a loud bang, the bright firelight suddenly lit up half of the sky ….
But, when the bright flames flashed, Lin Li's expression changed. Although the Flaming Storm was only a level-eight spell, it could destroy at least 20 Skeletal Warriors if he did not deliberately suppress his power. But, looking at the front, there were less than 10 Skeletal Warriors that had fallen from the densely packed Skeletal Warriors.
"What … What's going on?" Lin Li was stunned. Could it be that pretending to be a level-10 Magic Shooter for a few days had caused his ability to deteriorate? Lin Li did not believe it, and released another four to five Flaming Storms in a row. In the end, there was still no change in the power. The Flaming Storms that could have killed at least 30 Skeletal Warriors only managed to kill less than 10 of them. The loss of less than 10 Skeletal Warriors was negligible to the densely packed Skeletal Warriors. After a few consecutive Flaming Storms, not only did the number of Skeletal Warriors not decrease, it even increased due to Lin Li's recitation …
Just then, a thought flashed through Lin Li's mind …
Or was it because of Gloomy Dark?
"That's right, that's a possibility …" Lin Li suddenly understood. Legendary weapons like the debris of the stars had their own Spiritual Stars. Even without the Stars of Fury controlling it, it would naturally release its own power. Didn't the Holy Light kill a Lich that had just completed its transformation in the underground palace of the Demon Fall Valley? Gloomy Dark had been buried in the Scar of Death for so many years that the undead creatures it had created were naturally more powerful than ordinary ones.
However, this wasn't good news for him …
At this moment, there were at least hundreds of Skeletal Warriors crawling out of the ground, and it seemed that there were more and more of them. There was a steady stream of Skeletal Warriors crawling out from every inch of the ground in all directions. The scene of them densely packed like locusts made Lin Li's scalp go numb.
Furthermore, after being strengthened by the power of Gloomy Dark, they were no longer ordinary Skeletal Warriors. Gloomy Dark itself was the purest and most powerful Dark Force. For Undead creatures and demons, it was a source of power that they could only dream of. After being bathed in the light of Gloomy Dark for thousands of years, even the lowest-level Skeletal Warriors among the Undead creatures had become extremely difficult to deal with.
In Lin Li's opinion, these Skeletal Warriors were at least level-eight …
Under normal circumstances, level-eight Skeletal Warriors were of course nothing. Not to mention Lin Li, even Johnathan, who was the weakest among them, could easily eliminate more than 10 of them. But now, there were more than 10 of these densely packed Skeletal Warriors in front of them? If he were to really count them, there would be more than 10 of them …
Furthermore, Lin Li believed that if this continued, it would only take a few minutes for the Skeletal Warriors to multiply by 200 or even 300 times. There seemed to be no end to the Skeletal Warriors in the Scar of Death. They could only see pale skeletons crawling out of the ground. They waved their rusty machetes and moved clumsily and slowly towards the crowd …
"Master, they seem to be different." This time, even Ujfalusi, who used to be a Lich, could not help but change his expression. Going from level-five to level-eight was no joke. It was an increase of three whole levels, especially when such an increase was applied to thousands of Skeletal Warriors. It was as if a flock of sheep had suddenly turned into a pack of hungry wolves. The originally manageable situation had become hopeless after such an increase.
"Yes, I can see that …" Lin Li nodded, and looked at Adelo in the distance. At this time, Adelo seemed to be listening to something. His expression was focused and solemn, and the two high-level Warriors beside him were using their giant swords and machetes to protect him.
As if sensing Lin Li's gaze, Adelo raised his head and looked at them from afar. Then, he softly instructed the two bodyguards.
Then, Lin Li saw the two high-level Warriors nod their heads, and began to consciously protect Adelo as they moved closer to him.
"Fe … Brother Felic, I've really implicated you this time …" After cutting down more than ten Skeletal Warriors in a row, Johnathan's two-handed giant sword, which was not sharp to begin with, had already curled up its blade. Fortunately, the enchantment of the Flaming Blade was still in effect. Although it could not split the Skeletal Warriors into two directly, the fire magical elements on it could still cause some damage.
However, there were too many Skeletal Warriors. Just as one was cut down, more would immediately take its place. No matter how hard Johnathan tried, there would always be an endless number of Skeletal Warriors in front of him. This feeling made Johnathan feel a suffocating despair.
"Why are you saying this …" Lin Li could not help but smile bitterly. As he softly chanted a low-level spell, he observed Adelo, who was moving closer to him.
Until now, Lin Li still did not reveal his true strength. He was still dutifully playing the role of a level-10 Magic Shooter. However, this was not because he had the confidence to overcome the difficulties before him, but because he had been waiting. He had been waiting for Adelo to reveal his strength first.
There was even an element of anger in this. They were all Archmages, so why did he have to be a little more noble? You're not willing to reveal your strength, right? Then I'll continue to act like a big shot …
The combat power of a high-level Warrior was indeed strong. In less than five minutes, Adelo, under the protection of two high-level Warriors, passed through the heavy siege, and met up with Lin Li and the rest who had been forced into a corner.
"Mage Felic …" This was the first time Adelo had spoken to Lin Li since they entered the Scar of Death. This middle-aged mage's voice was a little hoarse, but it did not sound that bad if one did not listen to it. "I believe you can tell that these Skeletal Warriors are not ordinary. I think we need to work together this time …"
"Hehe, Mage Adelo, you really know how to joke. I'm just a young junior, so what right do I have to work with you? But if you have any ideas, I can try my best to cooperate …"
"Hehe …" Adelo laughed, and did not argue with Lin Li about whether it was cooperation or cooperation.
"I wonder what ideas you have, Mage Adelo?"
"The thing controlling these Skeletal Warriors is a terrifying Dark Force. As long as this Dark Force exists, these Skeletal Warriors will never be wiped out completely. From what I know, other than the Skeletal Warriors, there are even more powerful Undead creatures in the Scar of Death. Maybe it's a Vampire, maybe it's a Death Knight, maybe it's a Lich … Anyway, the strength of this Dark Force is beyond anyone's imagination …"
"…" Lin Li almost sucked in a breath of cold air. Under the power of Gloomy Dark, the Skeletal Warriors went from level-5 to level-8. This was still somewhat acceptable, but if it was a Lich, then wouldn't it go from level-20 to level-23? Even if his mentor Andoine came personally, he would probably run away in fear, right?
"There's only one way to destroy them …"
"Cut off the control that the Dark Force has over them …" Lin Li helped him finish his sentence with a smile.
"That's right."
"Unfortunately, we know nothing about that Dark Force. We don't know where its source is, and we don't know how to cut off its control over the Skeletal Warriors …"
"I know …" Adelo smiled mysteriously, and used the magic staff in his hand to point forward. "There's a cave in that direction, and there's an altar in the depths of the cave. What we have to do is to pass through the blockade of these Skeletal Warriors, enter that cave, and destroy the altar in it."
"So that's how it is …" Lin Li had a look of realization, but he was cursing in his heart. I'd be an idiot to believe you …
Honestly speaking, there were actually very few loopholes in Adelo's words. Although it might not work to deceive an ordinary person, under the pressure of countless Skeletal Warriors, most people would nod their heads and agree. After all, everyone knew that these Skeletal Warriors could not be wiped out completely. If they wanted to leave alive, they could only do as Adelo said.
Unfortunately, Adelo met Lin Li …
Lin Li was clearer than anyone else where the source of this Dark Force came from. What bullsh * t altar …
However, Lin Li did not expose Adelo's lie on the spot.
This was because Lin Li was a person who was good at lying. He was clearer than most people what the key to lying was. The key to lying was that out of ten sentences, at least eight sentences had to be true. Only the most crucial one or two sentences were lies.
The altar that Adelo mentioned was definitely a fabrication, but that cave was most likely real. Moreover, Lin Li could also faintly feel that the Gloomy Dark aura was indeed coming from that direction …
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