Chapter 349 Full On Clash

The three Heroes returned to the main force, clearly not expecting the Chaos Federation to be so formidable. No wonder they had managed to conquer the entire Thunder Empire. Although the resistance was intense and Darkness City had deployed a considerable number of elite forces, it was certain that this was not all of Darkness City's strength.

The full combat power and entire forces of the Chaos Federation couldn't possibly be just this small number. It seemed that this battle would be more challenging than they had imagined.

Lucas wore a grave expression. After some thought, he approached the other two.

"From this confrontation, even though Demon King Zhang Nu did not personally intervene, the Chaos Federation still possesses the power to crush an empire-level force," Lucas said solemnly. "This is too big of a threat. If the Demon King's forces grow out of control, it will be unstoppable. If we can't extinguish Darkness City in time, they will eventually sweep across the entire world!"

He paused, emphasizing each word: "Then, there will be no place for Heroes!"

Wang Badao and Mandell fell silent. Lucas was not exaggerating. Zhang Nu was incredibly dangerous. The best time to eliminate a Demon King was before they grew too powerful. Initially, Heroes held a significant advantage, while the Demon King was at a disadvantage. However, as the Demon King's power grew, the situation would reverse, potentially turning completely upside down. The achievements Zhang Nu had already attained were indicative of this swing.

The problem was that Zhang Nu and his Darkness City were so formidable. Why should Wang Ba Dao and Mandel give their all? Even with the current strength of Darkness City, attacking would come at a significant cost. Their most powerful armies would suffer heavy losses. Was it really worth it?

Lucas had the Heart of Holy Light, a massive force from the Radiant Church that rivaled an empire, and reinforcements from dozens of countries. With this artifact and these reinforcements, the two of them couldn't possibly outdo Lucas. Were they expected to exhaust themselves fighting the Demon King only for Lucas to reap the rewards? If that were the case, neither of them would be willing. After all, they weren't ordinary people.

Lucas understood their concerns. He immediately promised, "You two needn't worry. If I slay the Demon King, we will split the Demon King's reward chest equally. How does that sound?"

Their interest was piqued. Wang Badao asked, "Really?"

Lucas replied, "I can sign a contract with you."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The two Heroes exchanged glances and ultimately agreed to the plan.

There were three main rewards for hunting down a Demon King.

First, killing the Demon King itself granted a direct kill reward. Second, destroying the Demon King's altar yielded an extermination reward for eradicating the Demon King's lair. Third, if the Demon King was listed in the Demon King leaderboard, one would receive a Demon King treasure chest.

In terms of numbers, excluding the fortress troops, the Demon King's coalition had about one million soldiers, while the church coalition had about two million. Although the Demon King coalition seemed to be at a numerical disadvantage, given the various barriers, fortresses, and natural geographical advantages, it didn't appear to be at a disadvantage.

However, the actual situation was different. The church coalition, despite only being twice the size of the Demon King coalition, had terrifying combat power. After all, there were three demigod Heroes among them!

The troops under the church coalition's command included many units that were not inferior to the Guardian Knights, with Level 6 monarchs, mythics, and even legendary powerhouses. Among them were no fewer than five Level 6 legendary figures, including super-powerful beings like Delores. The rest were supreme Heroes ranked just below Lucas and Wang Badao, within the top ten. This lineup was absolutely beyond imagination and more than compensated for any geographical disadvantages.

Wang Badao looked at the densely arranged Demon King's army on the Thunder Highlands and sneered, "It seems that the Darkness City side is ready for a desperate fight!"

Mandell, puzzled, asked, "But why would they choose to make their stand on the Thunder Highlands instead of retreating to the Darkness City? Do they really think they can stop us with just this number of troops in such an environment?"

There was no need for the Demon King's army to defend the Thunder Highlands because it was a sparsely populated and relatively barren place. Even if the church coalition army took it, it wouldn't significantly impact the Darkness City. According to Lucas's plan, he intended to capture the Thunder Highlands and use it as a strategic base to launch a full-scale assault on the Chaos Forest. He hadn't expected the Darkness City to be so bold, choosing to confront them head-on.

Lucas pondered and said, "Their willingness to risk everything and deploy the majority of their forces here only shows their confidence in this battle!"

The two Heroes thought about it and realized it made sense. The Darkness City's confidence allowed them to face their opponents directly, preferring to give up the stronghold's advantages rather than let the church take their lands and cities.

Wang Badao said, "The grand barrier of the Chaos Forest is too strong. It looks like we'll have to use the power of the artifact to break it again!"

"Allow me!" Lucas, now fully recovered and back to his peak state, released the Heart of Holy Light into the air.

The Heart of Holy Light immediately expanded from the size of a small fist to the size of a small mountain in the blink of an eye. The massive ball of light emitted an immense brilliance. The light was almost tangible, like water, and poured onto the barrier below. The barrier started to thin and fade rapidly, visibly weakening.

The barrier, which spanned several hundred miles, was being consumed in an incredibly short time. Everyone present was astounded by the power of the artifact! Only Lucas looked pained, knowing that this display of power had cost at least two thousand years' worth of faith energy stored in the Heart of Holy Light. The price was steep, but to eliminate Zhang Nu and destroy the Darkness City, it was necessary.

Lucas shouted, "The grand barrier of the Chaos Forest is now extremely weak. Everyone, follow my orders and attack immediately!"

Wang Badao and Mandell also issued their commands. In an instant, millions of troops launched their assault on the Thunder Highlands from different directions and in various ways, covering an area with a radius of at least two hundred miles.

The battle was imminent, and it promised to be a cataclysmic confrontation. This would be a monumental battle destined to be recorded in history!