Chapter 459: Chapter 465: Battle with the Red Sand Demon King

The grand hall could accommodate thirty to fifty thousand people without difficulty, a gigantic palace-like structure, seemingly forged from volcanic glass, entirely black and smooth, massive and majestic, with hundreds of towering pillars, and the top was an open-air structure, like ancient Western temples magnified dozens to hundreds of times.

Hang Yu led the troops and just broke in.

Immediately, they felt an immense resistance.

Fireballs, Fire Walls, and Blast Flames kept coming at them.

Hang Yu knew that in this place, at least around a thousand elite Red Sand race soldiers roamed, although they were mainly level 15 Golden Elite Monsters, the monsters here were far more formidable than those outside, with better equipment and skills, and highly vigilant, attacking en masse the moment they detected intruders.

Without the Heart of the Fire Element King.

They lost the ability of Flame Damage Immunity.

If heavily concentrated upon, they could be instantly killed.

Even Hang Yu dared not be careless, dodging attacks while commanding everyone.

"Spread out!"

"Everyone spread out!"

The Red Sand race monsters mostly launched area attacks.

If soldiers were bunched together, they might suffer concentrated damage in a very short time, leading to massive casualties. Fortunately, the place was large enough to allow troops to leverage their advantages.

Over two thousand Sand Spring City soldiers immediately split into dozens of combat units.

Cavalry released their mounts, riding horses, holding spears, forming charge formations, maneuvering around the hall’s pillars, using the terrain to engage monsters while each cavalry team was supported by Healing Soldiers, Secret Technique Soldiers, and a human commander, making the teams appear orderly.

In addition.

Ten Destruction Giant Soldier Mechas deployed.

Their main task was to deal with and contain the Overlord level presence among the monsters.

However, as the Sand Spring City forces were methodically launching an attack on the palace, a terrifying aura emanated from the palace’s depths, immediately followed by a scorching airflow sweeping across the entire field at an astounding speed.

Along with this sweeping airflow, a dense cluster of fire sparks was carried throughout the palace, like dandelions or snowflakes, lightly floating in mid-air, radiating intense energy. When colliding with a body, sparks flew wildly, causing damage.

It turned out.

Each fire spark.

Was a miniature Blast Flame.

Hang Yu noticed the irregularly sized flames floating mid-air.

"Everyone be careful!" His expression immediately turned serious: "It’s the Red Sand Demon King’s skill: Eternal Damnation Demon Flame!"

Eternal Damnation Demon Flame is an enormous area skill.

Once cast, it wouldn’t stop; Explosive flames would continuously form in the air.

Initially, although explosive flames filled the palace, their density and size were not very high.

But over time, their numbers would rapidly increase, and their size would grow swiftly, leaving no room to hide or evade. Slight movement would result in colliding with them, each carrying astonishing power!

Movement would become nearly impossible, let alone fighting!

Everyone, upon understanding the situation, was deeply shocked.

The skill’s coverage could encompass the entire palace, meaning that thousands of targets could be enveloped once it was unleashed. Is this the power of a King Level presence? It’s too overwhelming; wouldn’t that mean if they don’t kill it within a limited time, no matter how many troops are sent, they’d all succumb?

Er Gou’s clone quickly led the way.

A small team of dozens fought through the monsters, breaking through the melee zone, successfully reaching the palace’s depths.

Before them stood a gigantic altar-like structure, atop which sat a luxurious throne, occupied by a commanding figure wearing a crown, donned in molten rock battle armor, draped in a fiery red cloak, whose imposing presence overshadowed Chi Yan by two streets.

"Is this the Red Sand Demon King?"

"Look there, beside its throne, there seems to be a giant Treasure Chest!"

Next to the Red Sand Demon King’s lavish throne was an enormous Treasure Chest emitting a purple shimmer, likely a tier higher than the Treasure Chests on the third level of the Ancient Prison, and there’s a strong chance it contains purple items!

How enticing!

But no one dared to be careless!

Because without defeating this terrifying existence, even mountains of gold and silver before them meant nothing. At that moment, the Red Sand Demon King floated into the air as if weightless, drifting from its seat into the sky.

"Vile intruders!"

"How dare you trespass in my palace!"

Unexpectedly, the Red Sand Demon King spoke, articulating words clearly, with a tone so cold it made one think this creature had become sentient.

Hang Yu knew, no matter how powerful, the Red Sand Demon King was still a Subspecies. It might possess a certain intelligence but lacked true self-awareness. So, it could speak and understand tactics but couldn’t engage in free conversation.

Like a robot or a pre-programmed NPC!

"It’s coming."

"The first strike will definitely be a wide-range attack."

"Everyone be careful, and evade precisely!"

Appearing above everyone’s heads, the Red Sand Demon King somehow wielded a grand crimson-gold two-handed giant sword. The blade quickly emitted terrifying, scorching energy; as endless energy enveloped its form, both the Red Sand Demon King and its sword disappeared.

What replaced them was.

Actually a sun.

A radiantly blazing sun!

Like a radiant sunset crashing down before everyone’s eyes.

Blinding every person present, causing temporary blindness, and with the terrifying impact, the ground bore a melting pit several dozen meters in diameter. The Flame Shock Wave further spread in all directions, covering a diameter of two to three hundred meters in the attack range, with even the ground showing signs of melting in its path.

"Sunset Slash!"

"What a terrifying skill!"

Hang Yu hid behind a huge pillar, still shaken.

Thanks to Hang Yu’s warning, others managed to scatter and escape the crushing force of the scorching sun. Yet the Red Sand Demon King’s single strike sufficiently showcased its immense power.

It wasn’t just a power level mismatch!

This creature surpasses Governor Nazg!

It’s indeed a genuine King!

Hang Yu nodded at Zhao Ming, who took a deep breath, knowing the great challenge ahead, yet having no choice. Apart from him, no one else could withstand an attack from the Red Sand Demon King.

"Jiang, give the buffs!"

"Got it!"

"Qin, cover me to advance!"

"Yes!"

Zhao Ming received various enhancements, charging out from his hiding spot. Just as the Red Sand Demon King prepared to counterattack, Qin Mu cast the Innate Silence Curse.

The Red Sand Demon King’s body froze.

Stalling like a system glitch.

Zhao Ming seized the opportunity to initiate the Absorption of Killing Intent, first drawing the monster’s aggro, then charging with the shield.

Although silenced for a second or two, the Red Sand Demon King quickly recovered, brandishing the two-handed giant sword, relentlessly slashing Zhao Ming, each attack resounding like thunder.

-106!

-111!

-108!

Zhao Ming felt alarmed within.

These normal attacks were this formidable?

Now equipped with a full set of Blue Equipment, holding a Blue Shield, with multiple Enhanced Defense Skills activated, and benefiting from Jiang Nan’s powerful Holy Profession skills, the ordinary attack still inflicted such damage.

Truly worthy of a King Level!

Hang Yu, sensing the timing right, loudly commanded: "Groups, move!"

As the Red Sand Demon King’s sword momentarily pushed Zhao Ming back, he first tossed out a Chasing Light and Shadow Sword Array!

With Hang Yu’s current strength and the third-level sword array power, it could deal around 1500 damage to something like the Single-Horned Red Flood Dragon, a Silver Overlord.

But against the Red Sand Demon King.

It totaled less than 500 damage!

Oddly, the Red Sand Demon King had an incredibly fast recovery speed, regaining over a hundred Life Energy per second, meaning Hang Yu’s skill, requiring long charging and consuming significant Spiritual Power, could only deal under 500 damage to the Red Sand Demon King, who could recover in just four or five seconds.

It’s truly tricky!

If one came here alone.

Even disregarding the troops inside the palace.

Relying solely on this creature’s recovery ability, there would be no chance of victory.

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