In a secluded cave, Saltaros sat cross-legged, surrounded by defensive barriers and disruptive runes he had set up, just in case.
His face occasionally flashed with a mixture of madness and reason; deep within his heart, a silent war was raging.
He began to meditate deeply, trying to use his mastery of the mind to gradually identify, isolate, and eliminate those intrusive whispers.
This process is painful and lengthy; every attempt is like dancing on a knife's edge, where the slightest misstep could lead to utter ruin.
Meanwhile, the situation on the battlefield changed dramatically due to the disruption of the Whispering Network.
Taking advantage of the situation, the Abyss Alliance launched a fierce counterattack, and the Corruptors and Whispers, who had lost the Whisperers' command, began to retreat in defeat.
Angelica and Lucifer commanded the battle on the front lines, and their strength and leadership inspired every soldier, clearly tipping the scales of the battlefield in favor of justice.
Saltaros's sacrifices and efforts, though unknown to many, laid the foundation for this victory.
In that remote mountain cave, his inner battle continued—another equally important battle concerning the redemption of his soul and his self-rebirth.
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Although Saltaros successfully destroyed the Whispering Network, weakening the enemy's coordination and threat, the fighting on the battlefield was far from over.
Those unspeakable whisperers and polluters, even without unified command, posed a formidable challenge due to their immense power and thirst for blood.
Each of their attacks was filled with primal savagery and endless malice, making the battle exceptionally fierce.
On this chaotic battlefield, the Abyss Alliance's tactics began to change.
Angelica and Lucifer quickly adjusted their strategy, taking advantage of the enemy's current state of confusion to deploy a series of rapid strikes and guerrilla tactics, avoiding prolonged direct confrontation in order to reduce unnecessary losses.
They knew that although the threat of the Whisperers had diminished, the power of these individual creatures should not be underestimated, so they adopted a more flexible and varied combat strategy.
As the battle continued, the soldiers on the battlefield began to demonstrate remarkable resilience and teamwork.
The retreat and support processes became smoother, the wounded received timely treatment, and new recruits and exhausted veterans took turns to fight, ensuring that the team's combat effectiveness remained at a high level.
This orderly rotation mechanism allowed the coalition forces to continuously put pressure on the enemy, gradually depleting their numbers and strength.
Inside the cave, Saltaros's struggle was also making slow progress.
Through deep meditation and spiritual self-purification, he gradually banished the whispers within him, and each successful isolation brought him one step closer to completely eliminating these contaminants.
Although the process was accompanied by indescribable pain, his unwavering spirit acted like a lighthouse, guiding him through the darkness and back to the light.
As time went on, the situation on the battlefield gradually became clear.
Without the command of the Whispering Network, coupled with the coalition's effective tactics and rotation system, the number of Polluters and Whisperers plummeted, and their offensives became increasingly ineffective.
On the other hand, the morale of the allied forces was high, and each victory made them more convinced that victory would ultimately belong to the side of justice.
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Unfortunately, the idea was good, but a scout brought bad news: behind the mists of the Abyss, a large number of unnamed Whisperers and Corruptors were advancing this way and would arrive at the battlefield in a day.
Currently, only half of the unnamed whisperers and polluters on the battlefield have been cleared. Moreover, the new enemy's whispering network is absolutely intact.
Upon receiving this urgent report, Angelica and Lucifer's expressions turned grave.
They realized that the real test was about to begin, and time had become their greatest enemy. The two quickly assembled their think tank and various lords, and held an emergency wartime meeting.
“We are facing a serious situation, but we are not without a chance of winning.” Angelica’s voice was firm and calm as she quickly analyzed the current situation.
"We must completely eliminate the existing threats before the next wave of enemies arrives and prepare for the next attack."
Lucifer added, “We need to develop a two-pronged strategy. On one hand, we must intensify the current offensive, utilizing all available resources, including reinforcements and enhanced magic and technology, to eliminate the remaining Corruptors and Whispers within a day.”
On the other hand, immediately activate the contingency plan, strengthen the defenses, and prepare to meet the new wave of the enemy.
Angelica nodded in agreement, then turned to the lords present: "Each of us has a responsibility to protect this land. Now, it is time to demonstrate the resilience and wisdom of us abyssal creatures."
I urge all lords to immediately recall all elite troops stationed abroad, concentrate their forces, and make final preparations for the impending battle.
Following the meeting, the Abyss Alliance acted swiftly, and the entire camp entered a state of high alert.
The engineering corps worked overtime to reinforce the defenses, adding traps and fortifications, while the mage corps began preparing large-scale area-of-effect spells in order to weaken the existing enemy forces as much as possible before the new enemy arrived.
Meanwhile, Angelica and Lucifer decide to turn to Saltaros once again, even though he is struggling with the whispers within him, his wisdom and strength are indispensable for the challenges ahead.
Through urgent communication, Saltaros, after ensuring his temporary stability, agreed to provide remote strategic guidance and shared his knowledge of the Whispering Network's weaknesses, which would be of immeasurable value in the upcoming battle.
Time was of the essence, and the entire Abyss Alliance was racing against time. Soldiers fought fiercely on the front lines, while logistics units worked tirelessly in the rear to prepare supplies and support.
The air was thick with tension and determination. Everyone knew that the next 24 hours would determine the future of the abyss.
As night fell, the battle reached its climax.
Under the light of fire and divine magic, the allied forces' offensive grew increasingly fierce, while the remaining unidentified beings let out desperate roars.
Soon, more than half of the unnamed whisperers and polluters were wiped out, but the Abyss Alliance also paid a heavy price. In order to kill these unnamed whisperers and polluters as quickly as possible, the soldiers suffered heavy casualties.
There's no other way; forcibly killing someone comes at a price.
Next, they began cleaning up the battlefield. This was easy; there was a dedicated cleaning team that used spatial artifacts to frantically pack up all the corpses on the battlefield, take them away, and burn them.
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