Chapter 1856 Regroup

Chapter 1856 Regroup

Just moments after the dark elves had left, a group of magus arrived at the scene where Emery was. It wasn't the enforcers, but instead, it was Jai Strider and his metal team. They had been engaged in battle in the metal vault when they received Emery's distress message.

Upon arrival and seeing the dark elves' lifeless bodies scattered around, Jai quickly assessed the situation. "I'll report this to the family and the enforcers, and we'll send more reinforcements to assist you," he suggested.

However, Emery hesitated and ultimately rejected the offer. He was concerned that an increased enforcer presence might hinder his freedom of movement within the ruins even further. "Thank you for coming, Jai. I owe you one," Emery expressed his gratitude.

Jai grinned and replied, "Well, you can repay me right away!"

There were still unexplored temples in the vault, and while they were there, Jai asked Emery to assist in clearing the temple for them. Emery agreed, given that he hadn't yet attempted to clear this particular temple challenge himself.

With the aid of a spatial gate, they reached the temple in no time. However, as they began to explore it, they realized they weren't alone. Another group had arrived, also seeking to complete the challenge. Fortunately, recognizing that Emery's group belonged to the Nephilim faction, the newcomers didn't dare to compete directly. novE/lb-1n

The challenge within this temple was formidable. Sixteen celestial constructs, resembling humanoid knights and archers, stood as guardians. Each of these constructs possessed battle powers equivalent to that of a half-moon magus, making them formidable opponents.

The sixteen celestial constructs in humanoid forms were formidable adversaries, each possessing battle powers that rivaled those of a half-moon magus. It was a daunting sight, but Emery, Jai, and their team were undaunted by the challenge ahead.

Jai, known for his mastery over metal puppetry and his strategic acumen, didn't rely solely on summoning powerful metal warriors. He went a step further by creating intricate metal fortresses within the temple's chambers. These fortresses served a dual purpose – they acted as defensive barriers to protect the magus from enemy attacks and as strategic vantage points from which they could mount their offensive.

As the battle commenced, Jai's strategic brilliance came to the forefront. With precise control over his metal constructs, he skillfully divided the group of celestial constructs into smaller, more manageable numbers. This strategic maneuvering effectively disrupted the unity of the celestial guardians, making it difficult for them to coordinate their attacks or muster their full strength against the magus.

The fight was intense, with Emery, Jai, and their team working in perfect synchronization. They engaged the celestial knights and archers, exploiting their numerical advantage to pick off the constructs one by one. Spells, battle art, and well-coordinated tactics were employed with precision, gradually whittling down the enemy forces.

Once they had defeated the knights and archers, they turned their attention to the Champion knights, facing them together as a united force. This formidable adversary required their combined strength and teamwork to overcome.

[You have destroyed the Champion Avalonian Knight]

[You have cleared the Temple Trial]

Their hard-fought victory was rewarded with not only the satisfaction of prevailing against such powerful foes but also tangible rewards – medium shards and a coveted gold medal, marking their triumph in this challenging battle within the ruins.

5x Wind shards for Chumo

6x Fire shards for Thrax

4x Lightning shard for Fjolnir

4x Metal shard for Julian

5x Ice Shards for Ashaka

6x Water shard for Klea

Klea, holding the water shards in her hand, hesitated and insisted, "No, Emery, you can use this. You take it."

Emery gently closed her hand around the water shards and replied, "I have plenty, please keep it."

He then displayed his own collection of shards, which included 5x Earth Shards, 4x Plant Shards, and a staggering 35x Light Shards. With such a surplus of shards, Emery wondered if he would even have enough time to absorb them all during this ruin expedition.

Emery still had a stash of the tiny shards to share with his friends, and he also informed them about a few groups of rogue magus who now owed him some shards in exchange for antidotes to their poison. His friends were increasingly amazed at the lengths Emery had gone to secure resources for their group.

Emery then handed out the antidotes and explained, "These are the antidotes for their poison, to trade for the shards."

This situation left his friends bewildered, trying to fathom what Emery had done to these rogue magus.

As he was about to venture into the deeper layers, Emery entrusted the collection of the shards to his friends, hoping that they would take the next three days to absorb as many of them and strengthen themselves.

Moments like this filled Klea with worry. "Please be careful, Emery," she urged, her concern evident in her voice.

Julian, who had been keeping an ear out for news and rumors from other factions, approached Emery with important information. "I've heard whispers about the elves possibly finding a way to break through to the 7th layer," Julian disclosed. "I'm sure Jinkan is already aware of this, i think you really should discuss it with her for more details."

Before his departure, Emery had one more matter to attend to, involving Chumo. There was the issue of the Khaos Gate that needed to be settled.