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Chapter 563 Confrontation
Chapter 563 Confrontation
?Villain Ch 563. Confrontation
Bella shrugged off the unfruitful attempt at diplomacy. "Disappointing, but not unexpected," she remarked, her nonchalant demeanor a testament to her practical outlook on the challenges they faced.
Jane, undeterred by the shadowy rejection, maintained her easygoing attitude. "Well, at least I've tried," she quipped, a touch of wry humor underlying her words.
Zoe voiced her impatience. "Let's end this battle as soon as possible. Their wail is getting on my nerves," she declared, her grimace reflecting the irritation permeating the group.
The shadows' dissonant wail ceased abruptly, replaced by an eerie silence that heralded the imminent clash. In perfect synchronization, the shadows surged forward, their eyes aflame with an unsettling anger that echoed in their ghostly forms.
As the shadows closed in from all directions, the group instinctively huddled together, forming a protective circle. Backs pressed against each other, they braced for the impending onslaught, a united front against the encroaching shadows.
In the midst of the tense silence, Vivian and Zoe took positions facing the sections of the wall where the shadows emerged. Their strategic placement allowed them to engage the enemy at a middle range, poised to counter the spectral assailants as they materialized.
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Vivian prepared her whip, her focus unwavering as she prepared to loose it upon the incoming shadows. Behind her, Zoe's tentacles writhed in anticipation, ready to lash out. The others prepared their area skills to mass slaughter their enemies.
With a decisive motion, Allen unleashed his Hellfire Rain skill, causing a cascade of demonic flames to rain down upon the encroaching shadows. The narrow pathways of the emperor's tomb provided some limitations, but the space wasn't too confined, allowing the Hellfire Rain to reach its full potential.
The fiery onslaught engulfed the shadowy figures, each ethereal form writhing in the infernal downpour. The agonized screams emanating from their ghostly visages echoed through the tomb, a cacophony of pain and fury.
The shadows, though unable to escape the relentless flames, displayed a surprising resilience. Their transparent bodies absorbed the Hellfire Rain, and while the intensity of the attack inflicted significant damage, it didn't obliterate them as quickly as one might expect. Instead, they persisted, their incorporeal forms continuing to press forward with an unyielding determination.
The shadows, undeterred by their smoldering figures, surged forward once more. The group, unfazed by the spectral onslaught, readied themselves for the next phase of the confrontation.
Seeing the chance, Bella used her Earth Spike skill. The spikes imbued with the Hellfire Rain's residual energy, found their marks with enhanced potency.
Larissa's Blood Blades and Shea's Feather blades lashed out, exploiting the shadows' weakened state. Larissa, also taking advantage of the Hellfire Rain, maneuvered with swift precision,
Amid the chaos of the ongoing battle, Bella couldn't help but voice her discontent. "Whoever prepared this dungeon, he or she has a bad sense of humor." Grumbling under her breath, she summoned the crackling energy of her thunderstorm skill, unleashing a tempestuous storm of lightning upon the adversaries.
Larissa, engrossed in the rhythmic flow of her Blood Manipulation skill, joined the conversation seamlessly. "Is it because of the ambush or because of the shadows?" she inquired, her focus split between the strategic use of her skill and the banter among the group.
Vivian contributed to the dialogue with a deadpan delivery. "Or the ghost," she remarked, her eyes fixed on the ethereal figures that continued to haunt the surroundings.
The discontentment in Bella's tone was palpable as she elaborated on the multifaceted challenges they faced. "Three of them," she lamented.
The battle raged on in the confined passages of the emperor's tomb, and the onslaught of shadows intensified. The nimble ones managed to dodge or parry the ethereal attackers, but the sheer number of shadows made it impossible to fend off every encroaching threat. The specters pressed forward, their phantom limbs reaching out with malicious intent.
The shadows' hands, adorned with razor-sharp claws, were poised for attack. Despite the valiant efforts of the adventurers, the relentless advance of the spectral horde began to take its toll. Allen and the girls found themselves facing a relentless tide that seemed to emerge from the very walls surrounding them.
Jane's wraiths, normally a formidable force on the battlefield, struggled to hold back the overwhelming numbers. As the shadows materialized from within the walls, they disrupted the cohesion of the wraiths' defenses.
Allen deftly raised his hand, pointing at them. 'Telekinesis Blast!'
In an attempt to regain control of the situation, Allen unleashed the full force of his Telekinesis Blast. The invisible wave of energy surged forth, creating a shockwave that sent the shadows hurtling ten meters away. It was a brief respite, a momentary reprieve from the relentless advance of the spectral horde.
Seizing the opportunity presented by the scattering shadows, Allen swiftly followed up with a barrage of Demonic Orbs. The orbs, infused with dark energy, sailed through the air with deadly precision. Each orb found its mark, dissipating the shadows upon impact. However, the victory was short-lived as the remnants of the shadows began to reform, their ethereal essence coalescing once again.
The others, not to be outdone, joined the fray with a synchronized onslaught of area-of-effect skills. Bella's thunderstorm crackled with electrical fury, striking down the shadows in its radius. Larissa's Blood Manipulation skills danced through the air, slicing through the lingering specters. Zoe's tentacles thrashed and writhed, creating a barrier against the encroaching darkness.
Despite the collective effort, the relentless nature of the shadows proved challenging to overcome. The close confines of the tomb exacerbated the difficulty, limiting the effectiveness of their area attacks. The echoes of the shadows' haunting wails continued to reverberate, adding an eerie backdrop to the chaotic battle.
After an arduous struggle that felt like an eternity, the battle against the shadows finally subsided. Five minutes of relentless combat left the once-confined chamber feeling both emptied and silenced. The panting echoes resonated within the stone walls as they caught their breath, exchanging exhausted glances to ensure the absence of any lingering threats.
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