Meanwhile, at the Eagle Regiment's stronghold, Bell, though still recovering from his injuries, felt a constant sense of unease. He had no choice but to endure the pain and personally go to the protective light barrier to direct the defenses. He knew that this layer of dark blue light was crucial to the Eagle Regiment's survival and could not be taken lightly.
"Strengthen defenses and ensure that every entrance is guarded!"
Bell's voice carried an undeniable authority. As time passed, the sense of crisis and unease in his heart grew stronger, and he wished he could move the base away immediately.
Sure enough, as a pale white portal appeared outside the castle, countless fully armed figures emerged from it. They moved swiftly and with a clear objective, charging straight at the castle. In an instant, the entire stronghold was filled with shouts of battle.
Bell spotted the attack immediately. He stared coldly at the portal, then turned and glanced at his men before speaking in a cold voice.
"Don't panic! Organize your men and kill all these intruders!"
Having said that, Bell limped to the top floor of the castle. This was the control center of the protective light barrier, and it couldn't be lost. Bell was worried and chose to personally guard it despite his injuries.
The battlefield below was in complete chaos. The Light Alliance members were incredibly brave, undeterred by injury, and mostly used a strategy of trading blows for damage. They quickly pushed the Eagle Legion back to the castle gates. Just as the enemy was about to attack the gates, a squad of musketeers suddenly appeared above the castle and unleashed a barrage of bullets at the Light Alliance members.
Although the members of the Light Alliance were all wearing full armor, they couldn't just stand there and take the bullets head-on. They either took out shields to defend themselves or cast protective magic to block the bullets. They suffered almost no damage in the face of the Eagle Legion's counterattack.
Taking advantage of the musketeers' moment of reloading, Tang Hao charged out from the crowd, wielding a blood-red broadsword. His body was enveloped in crimson aura, and he took a large step into the air.
"Leap over the mountain and strike!"
Tang Hao leaped directly to the second floor of the castle, landing amidst the Eagle Legion's ranks. The force of his leap shattered the ground. Before the musketeers could react, Tang Hao's broadsword sent them sprawling. The Light Alliance forces below swarmed forward, quickly clearing away the Eagle Legion members blocking the entrance.
As the castle gates collapsed with a deafening roar, the soldiers of the Light Alliance charged into the castle like wild horses, engaging the remaining members of the Eagle Legion in fierce close combat. Swords clashed, magic clashed with firearms, and the castle instantly transformed into a living hell.
Liu Yu also appeared in the center of the battlefield, accompanied by five or six loyal subordinates protecting his safety. He wielded a long sword, its tip invincible, moving through the battlefield. Each swing of his sword was accompanied by the screams and falls of enemies, demonstrating his considerable skill.
Liu Yu's figure became a beacon in the hearts of the Light Alliance soldiers, inspiring them to forge ahead even more bravely. The morale of the Light Alliance soared, and they advanced triumphantly all the way to the upper level of the castle.
On the other hand, the Eagles, whose residence was Bell's private residence, had a small number of people stationed there. After the initial clash, they were terrified and retreated in defeat. Many Eagles members had other ideas and only symbolically tried to stop them before fleeing for their lives.
However, just as the Light Alliance was about to completely occupy the castle and annihilate the Eagle Legion, an old man with fiery red hair, dressed in a black suit, suddenly appeared before them and firmly guarded the only passage to the top.
He held a jewel-encrusted staff, his eyes gleaming with a profound light, as if he could see into people's hearts.
"You scum, how dare you disturb the young master's peace! I will burn you all to ashes!" The red-haired old man's voice was hoarse but powerful, and his appearance instantly froze the atmosphere on the battlefield.
Liu Yu frowned, knowing full well that this red-haired elder was no ordinary person. Judging from the powerful magical energy emanating from him, this man was definitely a formidable opponent. But even so, Liu Yu would never back down. He took a deep breath, raised his longsword high, and shouted, "Warriors of the Light Alliance, we fight for justice, we fight for light! No matter what obstacles lie ahead, we will forge ahead!"
Although Liu Yu's words were obviously nonsense, in this situation and atmosphere, such words were most effective in boosting morale and rallying the troops. Encouraged by Liu Yu, the soldiers of the Light Alliance were once again filled with fighting spirit. They launched attacks on the red-haired elder, attempting to break through his defenses. However, the red-haired elder conjured a wall of fire out of thin air, easily blocking everyone out. Some tried to attack from a distance with bows and arrows or magical missiles, but still could not break through the wall of fire. For a time, the battle reached a stalemate.
Just then, Tang Hao reappeared. He brandished a blood-red broadsword, his armor already stained dark red with blood. At this moment, he charged towards the red-haired old man like a raging, bloodthirsty beast.
However, the red-haired old man merely smiled slightly and gently waved his staff, sending a blazing flame hurtling towards Tang Hao. Although Tang Hao was incredibly brave, he was forced to retreat temporarily under the intense heat of the flames.
The battle reached a stalemate. Although the Light Alliance outnumbered the Red-Haired Elder, they were overwhelmed by his powerful magic. Many tried to find another way out, only to discover that their path was blocked by a blazing wall of fire, trapping them inside the castle.
"It's no use. Now that you're in, don't even think about leaving alive!"
The red-haired elder glared fiercely at the members of the Light Alliance, then spotted Liu Yu in the crowd. His eyes flashed with undisguised killing intent, and with a flick of his staff, a fireball shot towards Liu Yu. Liu Yu's subordinate stood in front, a shield of light conjuring in his palm, easily deflecting the fireball.
Liu Yu glanced at the time, worried that the Eagle Regiment might have reinforcements, and knew that he couldn't delay any longer. He immediately took out a piece of emerald green stone and tossed it to Tang Hao.
"This is a magic-blocking stone. Carrying it with you will counter most spells. Let's finish this quickly and take care of that old man!"
Tang Hao took the anti-magic stone, examined its effects, then grinned and looked at the red-haired old man again with a mocking expression in his eyes.
Tang Hao gripped the anti-magic stone tightly in his hand, a faint green light emanating from it and surrounding him, as if draping him in an invisible shield. He took a deep breath, his blood surging, and once again gathered all his strength, charging towards the red-haired elder with unstoppable momentum.
"Old man, your magic doesn't work on me anymore!"
Tang Hao laughed wildly, his blood-red broadsword whistling through the air as it sliced through the air, aiming straight for the red-haired old man's vital point.
Upon seeing this, the red-haired elder's eyes flashed with surprise, but it was quickly replaced by anger. He snorted coldly, and the gems on his staff shimmered as he attempted to summon flames again to block Tang Hao's attack. However, this time, the flames were extinguished as soon as they approached Tang Hao, dissipating into the air as if by an invisible hand.
The power of the anti-magic stone was undeniable; it effectively weakened the red-haired elder's control over magic. The red-haired elder's expression changed slightly, but his years of combat experience allowed him to quickly adjust his strategy, deciding to fight Tang Hao in close combat.
"Even without magic, I can still kill you. The outcome is still uncertain!"
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