Instead of having any effect, this only accelerated the loss of magic power within me, making it almost impossible to maintain the magic power that kept me firmly rooted to the ground. It was only because Sheng wrapped his arms around my waist and used vines to bind my legs from the ground that I was barely prevented from being blown away.
Of course, the price of doing this is that we can no longer move easily.
"Hahaha—as expected, the apocalypse of destruction will eventually descend equally upon this land. No matter how those foolish idiots view it, how they struggle, or even if they try their best to resist, they will ultimately find it difficult to defy this inevitable trend—"
His bulging eyes suddenly turned to us, and he grinned, revealing a sinister smile: "I've changed my mind... I'll let you be the witnesses to this first horn being sounded!"
The moment he finished speaking, the tattered black robe he was wearing was suddenly torn apart by the impact that erupted from within.
Countless dark and unreal phantom arms protruded from the thin, bony spine, their enormous outstretched fingers swiftly targeting the charred remains of flesh and blood. Even the few black-robed figures who were merely injured but still supplying magic power could not escape this ruthless capture. They were quickly lifted off the ground and thrown into the ever-expanding gray sphere amidst brief screams of agony.
The massive flow of magic stirred up a storm that was like the sharpest wind blade. In an instant, those that were once human were torn to shreds, mixed together without any distinction between flesh and bone, dyeing the wind and magic with a bright red, yet revealing a dark and ominous bright purple from the center.
So what exactly is it?
The familiar aura I sensed kept stimulating my memories, but the impending surge of blood energy was an even more pressing problem to deal with; a slight misstep could result in severe injury.
I need to correct something I said not long ago.
These guys are more than just lunatics; the Sword Demon's madness is incomparable to the insanity of these guys.
This is simply a bunch of madmen who don't care about death!
They not only crave their own death, but also the death of others, and the nihilistic destruction of the entire world!
I cursed inwardly, but after quickly calculating the immense magical power gathered within the gray sphere, the result sent chills down my spine.
Admittedly, if I exert all my strength and further squeeze and plunder the magic power of myself and the surroundings, I can indeed extinguish the impending disaster with an arrow of hope at near full power.
However, more importantly, whether left unchecked or destroyed prematurely, the collapse of this enormous, cursed, and ominous sphere will inevitably trigger a chain reaction of explosions. Not to mention Sheng and I, who are nearby, even the library, located not far behind us and theoretically a specially reinforced safe zone, is not guaranteed to survive.
No, even a safe zone might not be able to completely withstand such a violent outbreak.
Recalling the forest outside the Sacred Tree Fortress, the land instantly scorched into iridescent colors, my heart tightened, and I quickly understood what was about to happen.
It was perceptible that those behind them who had noticed the problem had already erupted into considerable commotion and chaos.
"Sheng, you should have the resources to move directly into the library, right?"
"Huh? Hmm? Oh yes, I do."
Sheng answered my sudden question without understanding why.
"I need you to do something now."
Trying to steady my voice, I began in the calmest tone I could muster: "Move everyone above the first floor down, and at the same time reinforce the ceilings of the first floor and the basement."
Can you do it?
“It’s possible…but brother, that would mean I’d have to stay there the whole time to make sure the supporting vines are strong enough.” I could sense his hesitation. “Isn’t it you who needs help the most right now?”
"It's a bit of a stretch, but I can handle things here on my own," I said. "Instead of worrying about me, why don't you hurry up and finish what I told you to do? That way, I can focus entirely on my work without worrying about you who's right next to me."
"Besides, didn't you say you trusted me and would follow my instructions? Or did I misunderstand you?"
"...So it turns out I was the one who held everyone back?"
Sheng's voice became somewhat frustrated.
Although I felt somewhat sorry for him, it was a necessary action.
But he quickly cheered up and stopped rambling: "Then I'll go back to defend first. Big brother, you must be careful. He looks really strong, much stronger than the one we dealt with before... Be careful not to get hurt."
"It just looks like a big deal, don't worry."
Something warm entered my body from where their palms touched, accelerating the recovery of my lost magic and physical strength.
Then, almost instantly, the sensation around my waist disappeared, along with the restraints securing my feet. The sudden loss of leverage caused me to stagger for a moment, but I quickly regained my balance.
Once again, a magical echo resounded from behind me. Just as I had instructed, the verdant vines quickly spread out, covering the ceiling of the first floor and the ground floor, and fixing the walls themselves, firmly supporting them in place.
For now, I don't need to be distracted by other things.
I took a deep breath, looked up at the sky again, past the gray-white vine canopy still above my head.
Although ominous tremors have begun to appear, with repeated contractions and expansions, judging from the stability of the internal structure, it should still be some time before the real eruption.
So, do I need to use the item I received earlier?
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