Published: February 13, 2025
Peak experts are capable of unleashing instant attack skills, but ultimately, if they have a longer and more sufficient preparation time, the power will undoubtedly increase significantly.
Therefore, during battles of the same level, the ability to launch instant attacks is mostly utilized for defense. Even when used for offense, most will choose skills that can restrict the opponent, gaining an advantage for the subsequent fight.
However, amidst the suddenly appearing crimson ice, Lingqin and her two companions felt their bodies tense up.
It was an instinctive warning of impending danger.
The three of them reacted immediately.
Lingqin and Luo He moved their bodies slightly toward Kere Mukin, positioning themselves staggeredly behind the vice commander of the Third Mechanical Legion.
At that moment, Kere Mukin's seemingly inconspicuous helmet suddenly radiated a brilliant light, which enveloped the three of them, forming a close-fitting light shield. The crimson ice that covered them initially bulged outward before shattering with a loud bang.
It was this outward bulge that greatly reduced the damage caused by the crimson ice. By the time the terrifying pressure descended, its power had already peaked.
All three peak experts turned pale, blood oozing from the corners of their mouths.
An instant attack skill had lightly injured the three peak experts of the Tarros Red Dwarf.
"Not good, there's more!"
Normally, the pressure attack of the crimson ice would have ended, and it would soon shatter or disappear. However, Lingqin suddenly shouted, and just as her voice rang out, the crimson ice exploded, sending a tremendous shockwave that pushed the three peak dwarves apart.
For a moment, the hearts of the three sank, and they developed a deep apprehension toward the book keeper known as the Second Manager, who had unleashed the skill.
A single skill had completely suppressed three peak experts of the same level; such power was likely on par with the Old Dean, who had just wiped out a large portion of the Third Mechanical Legion with two consecutive strikes.
Although their bodies were instantly thrown back, the damage they sustained was not as horrific as they had imagined.
"They're going to separate us..."
Luo He had only spoken half a sentence; everyone understood the situation.
The final explosion of the crimson ice seemed terrifying, but its power was far from capable of causing any significant harm to the three peak experts. Its true purpose was to scatter Lingqin and the others.
The Second Manager and another regional leader stood in front of her, while Luo He faced the Third Manager alone. The Fourth Manager and the other four regional leaders surrounded the vice commander Kere Mukin.
Their objective was clear: to swiftly eliminate the relatively weaker Kere Mukin with their overwhelming numbers!
The other two peak dwarves were only meant to delay.
In the book keeper's assessment, Lingqin was undoubtedly the strongest, so the Second Manager personally dealt with her, accompanied by a regional leader.
Once Lingqin steadied herself, she immediately launched a counterattack.
She had to do this, as the book keeper's analysis of their strengths was very accurate. Her strength was indeed quite comparable to Luo He's, but she possessed two pieces of divine level equipment, which was enough to give her an edge.
Kere Mukin's strength was indeed somewhat weaker; his expertise and divine level equipment primarily focused on defense.
While Kere Mukin's defensive capabilities were outstanding, Lingqin was not too confident that her companion could hold out for long, especially when facing five experts of the same level, all of whom were unknown to her.
"Hold on!"
On the other side, Luo He gritted his teeth and spoke to his deputy.
He knew he had become the key to whether they could survive this encounter.
Lingqin relied on her dual divine level equipment, which gave her a slight advantage over him, but she had to face two peak book keepers. Escaping and regrouping wouldn't be easy.