After the joint meeting ended, Xiao Xun handed over the base's affairs to Su Xiang and then returned to the异世界 (yì shìjiè - other world) using a spatial ring.
Upon his return, he received frontline battle reports stating that the entire world had fallen, including all border defense lines of Saint Roman.
Humanity's last sanctuary was now confined to an area less than a thousand kilometers in radius, centered around the capital city of Saint Roman. The situation had reached a point where it had to be resolved. Xiao Xun dispatched Bai Yang and the other eleven individuals to protect Claire, who was venturing into enemy-occupied territory for missionary work. He then instructed Tie Saihou to stay and protect Sailer Peis.
Following this, he selected three hundred warriors from various races, preparing for a "decapitation" operation deep behind enemy lines. Xiao Xun narrowed his eyes slightly, stood atop Bolgade, and tugged on the reins. Bolgade let out a clear, powerful neigh.
At this moment, Xiao Xun held the King's Star in his right hand and the reins in his left. He roared, "Warriors, it is time for us to perform. Charge! Let's not let the Fury King get too smug. Let the Undead know we have arrived!!!"
"Charge!!!"
The three hundred warriors, their fists clenched and weapons bared, eagerly followed Xiao Xun, who had already galloped a hundred meters ahead. Even the dwarves, after their rest, could keep pace with the main body of the troops.
Thus, led by Xiao Xun, the three hundred warriors had penetrated the heartland of the Fury King and reached the frontline base warehouse.
Even if the Undead were foolish, they knew enemies had arrived. Though they didn't understand how the enemy had bypassed the main forces to attack them.
The Undead sensed their impending doom, but as members of the Undead race, their pride and duty forbade them from abandoning the warehouse and fleeing. This place housed vast quantities of Undead supplies, crucial for the frontline battles and production lines. Furthermore, it contained technological artifacts from other planetary civilizations, each one an irreplaceable asset for the Undead.
"Damn it, how did the enemy bypass the frontline forces and penetrate our heartland?"
"Damn it, how did the enemy know about this place? How did they know that these things are so vital to the Undead?"
Every Undead soldier was filled with questions, but their fanatical faith and loyalty to the Demon God Nero compelled them to defend the location at all costs. They were determined to fight to the death, even if it meant expending their last breath, to keep the enemies at bay.
Initially, the Undead believed they could hold their ground with the protection of future technology. However, they no longer relied on technological defenses. Swarms of magical attacks had already shattered their last hopes. They knew that once these terrifying, special substances destroyed all defensive capabilities, they themselves would be next.
Despite knowing that this was a moment of inevitable death, the Undead refused to yield. Their faith and their unwavering resolve as Undead allowed them to face any death. It was the pride of being an Undead that ensured they would not retreat even a single step.
Victory was not yet decided! This was the unwavering conviction of the Undead! The three thousand fanatical warriors were fully prepared, mentally ready to engage the enemy at any moment, whether it be mages or the true invaders. The Hellhunters stationed here, after transmitting the news of the attack, had led all combat units to prepare.
Just then, Xiao Xun, riding Bolgade, charged forward with thirty dragons behind him. Simultaneously, dust billowed from the ground as nearly three hundred warriors, comprising dwarves, centaurs, elves, and orcs, advanced.
"Too arrogant! They are simply deluded, utterly mad!"
"You shall not pass!!!"
"She is mine!"
Xiao Xun swung the King's Star and let out a joyous roar, his entire presence erupting like a blazing inferno as he charged forward. The recently merged Hell Guardian was currently in a peculiar state of consciousness. Its previous memories had vanished entirely, leaving only a residual sense of duty to protect the base. Under the surge of violent energy, it seemed to sense the enemy's approach. As it saw the man charge, the energy enveloping it transformed into a colossal hand, reaching out to seize the dragons in the air.
"Well met!!!"
Xiao Xun bellowed, letting out a thoroughly exhilarating cry. He swept forward with the King's Star in his hand, unleashing a golden arc of lightning that met the Hell Guardian's outstretched claw. They collided with a tremendous explosion, the shockwave of energy forcefully pushing both sides back.
"Is that all you've got? Hahahahaha, let's continue, let's continue!!!"
Xiao Xun leaped excitedly from Bolgade, instructing his forces to engage the Undead below. His gaze fixed intently on the Hell Guardian, he unfurled the King's Star and charged forward with a roar.
"Enemy... enemy... must be annihilated!!!"
The Hell Guardian was, after all, not a Demon King. Although its combat power was formidable, it was an entity without consciousness, its sole focus being the enemy. Xiao Xun was clearly the stronger one at this moment. In a one-on-one battle, aside from the Four Great Demon Kings, no one else could pose a threat to Xiao Xun. Of course, the three elders he had yet to meet and the Demon God Nero were exceptions; they were beings from different dimensions, and even a group assault might not guarantee victory.
The instant Xiao Xun met the Hell Guardian, an intense, burning light erupted in his eyes. Golden lightning enshrouded his entire body, appearing like golden armor of thunder and lightning, exuding an awe-inspiring presence that made Xiao Xun seem like a celestial being, majestic and aloof. His movements were like rolling thunder breaking through the heavens. With a swift flash, Xiao Xun charged directly towards the Hell Guardian, roaring. The King's Star in his hand descended like countless specks of lightning, a flurry of light and shadow.
The Hell Guardian sensed the enemy's power, but the ingrained pride of the Undead flowed through its body, causing its surrounding energy to swirl like a vortex. Xiao Xun's offensive was continuously absorbed by the energy vortex and channeled into its body. After an incredibly complex energy conversion, it was actually reflected back towards Xiao Xun.
No, it wasn't just a reflection! While repelling Xiao Xun's attack, the Hell Guardian infused it with a portion of its own power. This returned energy was stronger and more rapid than Xiao Xun's initial burst, erupting from all sides and engulfing Xiao Xun. It bore resemblance to Chaos-系的 (xì de - type) magic reflection, yet it was subtly different.
"Hahahaha!!! Good. Let me see how capable you truly are!!!"
Xiao Xun shattered the sword energy that originally belonged to him with a single strike. Gripping his sword with his right hand, he made a gesture. Countless bolts of lightning surged towards the tip of Xiao Xun's sword. The golden lightning, laced with incredibly destructive power, twisted at the tip of the King's Star, forming a ball of thunder and lightning that emitted a sharp cry.