The earth trembled, and toxic slime erupted continuously, releasing thick poisonous gas into the air, forming toxic clouds. Gradually, a light drizzle of poison started to fall, causing a sizzling sound as it corroded rocks and soil upon impact.
The toxicity was frightening, but even more terrifying was the Plague Behemoth. At this rate, it seemed that this entire area would soon be transformed into a poisonous domain!
Moreover, entering this defensive state seemed to greatly enhance the Plague Behemoth's defenses. The surrounding toxic mist enveloped the magma of venom, greatly diminishing Conesy's firepower effectiveness. The toxic fog thickened, causing even Bexia and others to struggle to maintain their protective shields.
Unexpectedly, the toxic liquid on the ground not only corroded the land but also caused blisters to rise, transforming into monsters with wings sprouting from their backs.
"Hiss hiss hiss—!"
The monsters hissed as their wings suddenly fluttered, taking flight in dense swarms, resembling locusts passing through.
These newly emerged plague monsters had relatively weak individual strength but possessed an extreme degree of toxicity. Coupled with their large numbers and the Plague Behemoth's poison, although not fatal for a monarch, one would definitely suffer significant damage.
These Plague Behemoths were proving to be quite pesky, using the plague monsters for a swarm attack strategy. Although individually weak, their poisonous nature posed a headache. Each plague monster was like an extreme version of an attack by a monarch.
The sheer volume of attacks completely neutralized Conesy's effectiveness; the interference made it impossible for her to target the Plague Behemoth.
The situation was bleak—the Plague Behemoths were employing annoying tactics.
"Let's go rescue the Lion King first!" Bexia, after consuming several bottles of restorative potions to regain some strength, glanced at the surrounded Lion King and Elder Lion Man, then said to Conesy.
"Yes, master!" Conesy retracted her slightly altered cannon, and her massive armguards slowly covered her arms, the damage from continuous barrages taking a toll.
"Let's move!" Bexia's Wing of Azure Sky trembled, increasing his output further, causing the surrounding blizzard to intensify. Many plague monsters were frozen mid-air, turning into ice sculptures before they could even take flight.
The Lion King and Elder Lion Man were already quite wounded. Just as they had dealt with the previous plague monsters, more of them swarmed toward them, unrelenting and reckless. If they didn't get hit now, that would be a miracle.
"Lion King, we need to retreat!" Bexia and Conesy charged ahead. Conesy showed no fear of the intense toxicity, as poison was a form of elemental power. If not for Conesy's inability to fully control Elemental Divinity, she might have been able to manipulate these toxins.
As for Bexia, though he initially had concerns, in reality, he had fretted needlessly. His Chaos power not only shielded him from the toxins but could even absorb them to replenish his strength, albeit in small amounts.
The Lion King and Elder Lion Man were covered in scars, with the wounds displaying a deep shade of purple-black, a clear sign of severe poisoning.
Observing their blackened lips and darkened complexion, it was evident that they were heavily poisoned.
"Are you guys okay?" Bexia swept away a few plague monsters and looked at the Lion King, whose body was swaying.
"Fine, just temporarily...," the Lion King's words were cut off as his legs gave out, about to kneel. Bexia immediately grabbed his collar and sent a Light of Expulsion into his body, doing the same to the old lion beside him.
The effect of the Light of Expulsion was decent, but it wasn't enough to fully eliminate the plague. However, at least the plague power on two people decreased, and their swaying bodies stabilized.
"Let's get out of here!" Bexia and Conesy exchanged a glance, with Conesy taking the lead, fists clearing the path ahead.
"Hiss!" The plague monsters seemed to realize Bexia and the others were trying to escape, becoming even more frenzied, and Bexia noticed many plague monsters gathering together.
"Not good! We need to get out quickly!" Bexia withdrew his gaze, seeing the plague monsters merging into a more powerful entity with a slow, ominous aura.
"Conesy, move aside!" Bexia's Void Grip materialized in his hand, the black gloves rippling slightly. With a flick of his fingers, a fine black line appeared in the air.
"Crack!" Wherever the black line covered, space split open, as if shifting and separating. The area filled with plague monsters vanished, leaving a clear path in the blink of an eye.
"Phew!" Bexia exhaled, although this move mostly consumed the spatial power of the Void Grip, it still took a toll on him.
"Let's go!" Bexia swiftly carried the Lion King and the old lion out, reaching the tribe in no time.
"Ugh!" x2
As soon as he set down the Lion King and the old lion, they both groaned and coughed up black blood. Seeing this, Bexia immediately cast several Light of Expulsion spells, improving their complexion slightly. However, when they looked up and saw the giant plague monster forming in the sky, their expressions turned grim once more.
"How can such a monster appear... Are they trying to wipe out our tribe?" the Lion King said with a hint of despair, disregarding the dropped Sacred Artifact in his hand.
"Don't be so pessimistic, winning isn't an impossibility!" Bexia reassured the Lion King, knowing he would probably feel the same if he were in his position.
"Christine, it's about time for you to step in!" Bexia waved, opening a subspace, and Christine emerged holding a golden longbow radiating a strong aura of light and soul energy, evidently a special relic with powers of light and soul attacks.
"This artifact is hard to control, so you'll have to wait, master!"
"Watch how I take down this giant beast!" Christine smiled confidently, although the longbow may not fully match her strength, it was among the most suitable artifacts in Arahtys' collection for her.
Immortal-grade artifact [Judgment of Light]!
"Arrow of Judgment!" Christine drew the bowstring taut, a glowing arrow forming on the light string, aimed at the newly formed plague monster in the sky.
Release!
Let go!
Whoosh!
Only a streak of light was seen, and then the arrow had already struck the plague monster. Light and soul power erupted simultaneously, causing the plague monster to dissipate as if it had encountered the blazing sun in the dead of winter.
Punishment of light, the brilliance to kill enemies, the annihilation of souls, those who are hit will leave nothing behind!
Watching the cleanly disappeared plague monster and then glancing at Christine's indifferent expression, Bexia felt a bit of a gap. Why was he so weak in the end? It felt like he was being overshadowed by Christine alone. But…
Lilith's display just now was truly impressive and domineering!
