Of course, when Angelano was cracking the magic gears and magic traps, he couldn't help but mock the people around him. In the beginning, everyone's expressions were rather sullen. After all, they were all reputable figures in the outside world. However, they gradually became numb to it, and realized that they didn't have the ability to do so.
Just like that, the expedition somehow managed to pass the first floor of the mausoleum without any mishap, and followed the stairs down to the second floor of the mausoleum.
The second floor of the mausoleum was completely different from the upper floor. First, it was many times larger than the upper floor, and one couldn't see the end of it at a glance. Apart from the stone pillars that required five people to encircle, there were no beautiful artworks as decorations, and the entire space seemed extremely empty. Fortunately, Lin Li and the rest had obtained the structure map of the mausoleum, and the team knew which direction to go. Otherwise, it would be really troublesome.
However, emptiness did not mean that there were no traps. On the contrary, the dangers contained in this place were many times greater than the upper floor. On the upper floor, the team had a clear range of activities, and they could basically pass through safely after removing the traps within the range of activities. However, the second floor was extremely empty, so the team was not clear about the safe range when they were advancing. Hence, it was inevitable that they would step on the line and cross the boundary.
However, the exploration team was also well-prepared. After cracking the traps in an area according to Angelano's instructions, someone took out a silver magic powder, and sprinkled it with a special technique. Immediately, the area was plated with a layer of silver white, which was equivalent to telling the people behind that it was safe. As the exploration team advanced, there was also an eye-catching silver safety passage on the ground of the second floor, which gradually extended deeper.
After walking for about half the distance, they seemed to be able to vaguely see the wall at the end of the floor. However, the people who were waiting for Angelano to command them to crack the magic traps heard Angelano shriek as if he had seen a ghost.
"Run, damn it, those damn things are coming!" Angelano's shriek was followed by the sound of the alchemy machine running at high speed.
Everyone turned around, and saw that Angelano had already run towards Lin Li. Baffled, they turned back to look at the front again, and couldn't help but be shocked. In fact, it was not just in front of them. It should be said that from all directions, figures appeared from the darkness one after another and surrounded the exploration team.
At this moment, Angelano had already run back to Lin Li's side, and Lin Li had naturally seen the figures that suddenly appeared.
"It's a Ghost Guardian." Staring at the figure that was continuously appearing in the darkness, Connoris' eyes flashed with a trace of caution.
Legend had it that the Ghost Warriors were the most loyal guards of the High Elves' royal family, and even after death, they still used their power to protect the dignity of the royal family. Brahere was the noblest royal among the High Elves, and it was only natural that there would be Ghost Warriors in his mausoleum.
After discovering the appearance of the Ghost Warriors, the expedition team immediately reacted. The mages and warriors of the four major factions quickly formed into different formations and prepared for battle. Although the expedition was very strong, no one dared to be careless. Although Brahere was not as famous as Osric, his status was far higher than Osric's. If they dared to be careless in this mausoleum, they might not be able to walk out alive.
Following the roar of magic, the battle between the expedition and the Ghost Warriors finally broke out.
The Ghost Warriors were all extremely skilled in martial arts, and at the same time, they could cast powerful magic spells. Furthermore, due to their Ghost form, they had an extremely high immunity to magical attacks. Although the magical waves on their bodies did not feel like they had reached the Legendary-level, the combat power they displayed was not inferior to that of a real Legendary-realm powerhouse.
As soon as both parties came into contact, the members of the expedition immediately felt a lot of pressure. Even a Legendary-realm powerhouse would be wary of the magic spells cast by the mages of the expedition. However, when they landed on the bodies of the Ghost Warriors, they actually only shook their bodies slightly. Such strong magical immunity was not inferior to that of a real wyrm.
What made everyone's scalp go numb was that there weren't just one or two Ghost Warriors with such monstrous strength. Other than those that had already charged into the fray, there were still figures appearing from the darkness in the distance. The expedition was already very strong. Other than the 30 or so Legendary-realm powerhouses, the rest of them were at least level-15 and above. However, they were now facing a large number of Ghost Warriors that were not inferior to Legendary-realm powerhouses.
However, the members of the expedition were all elites from the four major forces. They were not powerhouses that were raised for nothing, but true powerhouses that had fought and killed their way through countless battles. Not only did they possess great strength, but they also possessed rich battle experience.
At the same time, Hoffman's previous arrangements also played a crucial role. The team that was in charge of dealing with unexpected situations immediately cast the magic spells that they had prepared. Although they did not cause any damage to the Ghost Warriors, they bought some precious time for the expedition to react. When the Ghost Warriors came into contact with the expedition, the expedition had already completed the transition from alert to battle mode.
The elite teams of the four major forces of the Breezy Plains quickly displayed their strength that was befitting of their status. Facing the Legendary-realm Ghost Warriors, they did not panic at all. Their attacks and defenses were seamless, and each team was like an extremely precise machine that was operating at high speed.
As for the higher-ups of the four major forces, the true Legendary-realm powerhouses, they all wielded their magic staffs or sharp swords. The light of magic and Combat Energy lit up the spacious second floor of the mausoleum. The magical elements that had been dormant in the mausoleum for countless years were also stirred up by the Legendary-realm energy waves.
Although it was said that the two expedition teams had merged into one, there was still a clear distinction between the two sides when it came to the actual battle. That was actually Hoffman's arrangement, and it was also approved by both parties at the same time. After all, there was an unresolvable conflict between the two parties. Although they had reluctantly formed an alliance, no one could guarantee that the other party would not stab them in the back during battle.
In the middle of the battle between the Mithril Alliance and the Caesar Family, Joseph and Claus stood side by side in the air. They did not attack immediately, but instead observed the intense battle between their subordinates and the Ghost Warriors. The two leaders of the top forces of the Breezy Plains did not look worried at all. Instead, they were smiling.
"These Ghost Warriors all have Legendary-level combat power. Most people who have just entered the Legendary-realm may not be a match for them. Their only weakness is that they are unable to cast real Magical Domains." Klaus sighed as he looked at the powerful Ghost Warriors. He couldn't help but fantasize about having such a force in his hands …
"Fortunately, they are unable to cast their Magical Domains. Otherwise, our exploration would probably end here. But even so, I'm sure that our new ally will have a headache because of them. "Joseph revealed a proud smile as he said that.
The new ally that Joseph was referring to was naturally the Tower of Dusk, who had asked for two of his mines and a piece of land in the previous negotiations. Indeed, the mages of the Tower of Dusk were all armed to the teeth with top-grade magical equipment. They were like moving mountains of gold. However, no matter how good their equipment was, it could only increase their personal strength, and would not allow an Archmage to become a real Legendary-mage. In a battle of this level, the real test was the teamwork between the team members. It was through tacit cooperation that they could achieve the effect of one plus one is greater than two.
However, teamwork wasn't something that could be cultivated in a day or two. It required countless drills, countless actual battles, a great deal of effort, and a cruel lesson of blood and life. Only then could the teamwork of the entire team reach the realm of seamless unity.
The Mithril Alliance and the Caesar Family were both ancient forces with thousands of years of heritage. Naturally, they had a great sense of superiority in this aspect. The elite team that they had brought this time had members who had at least 10 years of experience in teamwork. On the other hand, the Tower of Dusk had only been established for two to three years. Even if they had been training mages since they were established, what could they achieve in two to three years?
The Mithril Alliance led by Joseph had never gained any advantage after fighting with the Tower of Dusk for so long. In fact, they were even extorted of two mines and a large piece of land when they entered the mausoleum. Hence, Joseph was not worried about the battle at all. Instead, he was happy that he could finally see the Tower of Dusk's misfortune.
"You're not thinking of getting back those things when they ask for help, are you?" Claus asked with a smile. Although the Caesar Family was not like the Mithril Alliance that was directly against the Tower of Dusk, Claus did not have a good impression of the Tower of Dusk and the young President because of Charles.
"Hmph, I don't care about those things. If they want us to ask for help, they'll have to pay a bigger price." Joseph smirked, and a cold look flashed in his eyes. Isn't the Ashen Warlock on the Tower of Dusk's side? Since the Ghost Warriors in the mausoleum are here to help, the Ashen Warlock should have nothing to say.
The Mithril Alliance and the Tower of Dusk had been in a passive position in the Breezy Plains. Joseph's hatred for the Tower of Dusk was not just a little bit. Even if we can't cause too much damage to the Tower of Dusk this time, we can still weaken them to a certain extent. Let's see how you can be so arrogant in front of me then.
Claus glanced at the Tower of Dusk's battlefield, and turned back to Joseph with a bitter smile. "Hehe, I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed."
"What?" Joseph did not understand at first, but when he reacted and turned back to look at the Tower of Dusk, he could not believe his eyes. "What!? H-how is that possible!? "
On the Tower of Dusk's side, the mages of the Tower of Dusk did not panic as Joseph had imagined when they faced the attack of the powerful Ghost Warriors. Contrary to Joseph's wishes, the mages of the Tower of Dusk, under the command of the Legendary-mage Alan, displayed such powerful combat power that even an experienced Legendary-mage like Joseph felt a chill down his spine.
Apart from Alan, there were no other Legendary-mages in the team of mages, but the Archmages were continuously casting powerful Legendary-level magic spells as if everyone had suddenly transformed into a Legendary-mage. In fact, there was already a strange Magical Domain formed in the area of the mages. It did not belong to any element, but it was extremely beneficial to magic of any element.
The magic defense of the Ghost Warriors was indeed insane, but it also depended on what kind of magic they were facing. After all, Legendary-level magic involved nomological power, and its power was far from what magic below the Legendary-level could compare to. Although the Ghost Warriors were not killed on the spot by the powerful magic spells, the magic damage that was accumulating kept them in a passive position.
The mages of the Tower of Dusk were using a set of Magic Net Array from the Alanna Guild of Magic. It was said that during the war at the end of the Dark Age, the God of Mages Geresco deeply felt that humans were weak. Hence, based on his experience of fighting the High Elves' Magic Legion, he created a set of Magic Net Array that could combine the power of the weak to fight against the strong.
Of course, regardless of the team's combat style, the most important thing was the tacit understanding that had been honed over a long period of time. Tacit understanding was also indispensable in this Magic Net Array. However, in addition to tacit understanding, there was also a special magic rune on the magic equipment worn by the mages, which could combine the mana of every mage in the magic array, so that low-level mages could exert the power of high-level mages in battle.
The mages of the Tower of Dusk were not weak to begin with, and many of them were Archmages who were at the peak of level-19. At the same time, they had all sorts of top-grade magical equipment to further enhance their abilities. Although they could not step into the Legendary-realm, their abilities were not something that other mages of the same level could compare to.
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