Chapter 98: Victory and Defeat Decided in an Instant

The squad that Night Blades dispatched into the secret realm consisted of more than thirty members, almost all of whom were mages.

Brilliant and dazzling colors exploded in the air.

Countless magical spells hurtled towards Irving in a concentrated assault.

At this moment, everyone's hearts were in their throats, especially James and the twelve players on him, who were the closest.

All of these people charged towards Irving recklessly.

"Irving, get out of the way!" James shouted with all his might.

However, it was already too late.

"I have to admit you're very talented, but unfortunately..." A trace of regret flashed in Vite's cold eyes. "Since you refuse to join Night Blades, I absolutely cannot let you live!"

Before the attack in the park, Irving had already demonstrated strength beyond the vast majority of players. At that time, the Other World Game had just started for a few days, and he was already able to cast[Fireball].

Not to mention now, with the sudden appearance of those Poisonous Fang Paralyzed Spiders in the volcanic area...

A player who possesses mage skills and can control exotic beasts would make even Vite feel a sense of crisis.

For such a gifted young man, if he cannot be recruited, there is only one option...

"To die at the hands of Night Blades is a lifetime honor for you!" Vite declared.

The next moment, the brilliant colors in the sky fell, and the immense shockwave instantly threw back James and the twelve players rushing from behind, their bodies hitting the rock walls like kites with broken strings.

Vicky and Sophia, the closest to Irving, were also affected.

Boom!

A violent sound echoed, and countless pieces of rock fell from the surrounding rock walls.

Standing in place, Irving showed a bitter smile.

With so many mages targeting him, he had nowhere to escape.

"Irving!"

"Irving..." Heart-wrenching cries echoed.

Whether it was James, Vicky, Sophia, or Anna and Aron who were rushing over from not far away, they all saw with their own eyes the immense shockwave engulfing Irving, tears welling up in their eyes.

"You bastards, I will definitely kill you!" Sophia's heart ached as tears, like broken pearls, slid down her cheeks.

At this moment, memories of her first encounter with Irving flashed through her mind, each frame playing like a slideshow.

"Night Blades! From this moment onward, the White family and you are sworn enemies!" James gritted his teeth and roared hysterically.

If it weren't for Irving, he and his sister Lily would have already died in the park. If it weren't for Irving, the Green Ivy Group would never have developed to its current level...

As for Anna, her face was as white as a sheet.

The apocalypse was on the horizon, a major change was bound to be ushered in domestically, and the whole country was likely to fall into turmoil. Angel Guild still had a long journey ahead, but she saw hope in Irving.

However, her hope, was utterly obliterated with that violent explosion.

She clenched her fingers tightly, her knuckles turning a ghastly blue due to excessive force, her nails sinking deeply into her palms.

"Night Blades, you just wait! Once we get out of here, I will spare no expense to settle the score with you!" Aron's teeth were grinding so hard that they were almost shattering, his whole body trembling as he spoke.

Although he didn't have a very good impression of Irving when they first met, especially when Irving took a back door last time and took away many military supplies from the strategic reserve depot.

For Aron, who had served on the border for over a decade, he could not accept such a breach of rules. However, later, when he learned that all the equipment of Angel Guild was provided by Irving alone, his inner beliefs underwent a radical change.

Compared to Irving's contributions, what count a few broken rules?

This young man could very well be a brilliant new star among domestic players, and might even influence the future course of the entire country.

However, this brilliant new star, before it even had a chance to rise, had fallen here...

Aron made up his mind that once he left the secret realm, he would immediately gather all his troops and besiege Night Blades. For no other reason than to avenge Irving.

"Look! What's that…" At this moment, a player from The Green Ivy Group, as if noticing something, pointed in Irving's direction and shouted in surprise.

In an instant, all eyes were once again drawn to Irving.

Ding!

Just as those multicolored attacks with immense power were coming down on Irving, he only felt a warmth in his palm, then a system prompt sound emerged in his mind.

[Player is about to suffer a fatal blow...]

[Sky Guardian Necklace activated!]

[Player will receive 90% damage reduction, duration one second.]

[Effective immediately!]

Just a few minutes ago, as Irving was walking towards Vite, Vicky had quickly run after him and tightly grabbed his hand. Searᴄh the Novelƒire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

It was then that she secretly handed Irving the [Sky Guardian Necklace].

This necklace was obtained by Irving when he killed the Wind Wolf leader in the mine the first time they met. He had used it once in the first round of disaster, and then he gave it to Vicky.

Even he didn't expect that this necklace would save his life again.

After such a long cooling period, the Sky Guardian Necklace had absorbed enough energy.

90% damage reduction. Even though the duration was only one second, it was already enough.

The next moment.

As the passive skill of the [Sky Guardian Necklace] activated, a dazzling light instantly enveloped Irving, as if an indestructible golden armor had covered his body.

Boom!

Irving's body was immediately swallowed by the incoming multicolored attacks. Even though he was shrouded in a golden glow, he could clearly feel a massive force trying to tear him apart.

Irving clenched his teeth tightly, unable to hide the look of pain on his face.

The 90% damage reduction lasted only for a brief second, and it would be over in a flash.

Crack!

At that moment, he suddenly heard a crisp sound by his ear. The [Sky Guardian Necklace] in his hand shattered.

"Damn it!" Irving's face turned even grimmer, but before he could think further, his blood surged in reverse within his body, and a mouthful of blood spurted out.

Everyone present saw this scene clearly. They had thought that Irving would surely die from such a fatal blow, but unexpectedly, he managed to withstand it.

"You..." The smile on Vite's face vanished instantly, and a tumultuous wave of emotion surged within him.

He felt an unprecedented threat from this young man before him.

The [Sky Guardian Necklace]'s 90% damage reduction had allowed Irving to avoid the most lethal blow. However, the colorful attacks from the air had not disappeared, and the best choice now was to retreat immediately.

As long as he withdrew from the targeted position, he could save his life.

However...

"Die!" Irving endured the excruciating pain of his body being torn apart, and just before the golden glow around him dissipated, he swiftly swung his wand.

Boom!

The wand emitted a dazzling light, and a fireball shot towards Vite, who was just a meter away.

Vite's cold eyes revealed an incredulous expression. Even in his wildest dreams, he hadn't expected that this young man would not only survive but also counterattack.

"Lord Vite!" The Black Robed Old Man beside him exclaimed, urgently stepping in front of Vite.

But the fireball was released from such a close distance...

Boom!

Another earth-shattering explosion echoed in the volcano's interior.

The massive fireball surged towards Vite and the Black Robed Old Man, and upon contact with their bodies, it exploded rapidly.

Inside the volcano, the already narrow paths were further constricted by the sudden fireball. Under the enormous shockwave, the Black Robed Old Man's body was instantly blown apart.

Though Vite was wearing a rare-grade armor that could offset most of the damage, he couldn't control his body from being flung backward.

"Lord Vite!"

"No!" The thirty-odd black-clad men present exclaimed.

Their eyes widened in shock as they watched Vite fall into the rolling lava below. A flesh-and-blood body stood no chance against the thousands of degrees of molten rock. In an instant, Vite's body was dissolved by the lava.

Leaving only a wisp of smoke drifting upward...

In a very short time, the situation had undergone a dramatic change. No one could have imagined that Irving would survive, nor could they have foreseen that Vite, who had once held an absolute advantage, would meet his end in the lava.

In the brutal world of the Other World, battles could change in an instant, especially when the strength of the combatants was closely matched. Even a tiny oversight could prove fatal.

Moreover, everyone had underestimated Irving's abilities. The fact that he possessed the [Sky Guardian Necklace], a life-saving piece of equipment, was no accident. Not every player could boast a unique talent like his.

The interior of the volcano fell into a dead silence...

Just then, a roar echoed through the chamber.

James, who had finally reacted, led his twelve subordinates forward. Their bodies were already soaked with blood, and their eyes were filled with hatred for the Night Blades. James bellowed, "Kill those bastards!"

On the other side, Anna and Aron charged ahead as well, with many other members of the Angel Guild who had chosen to stay behind following closely.

In an instant, the two groups surrounded the thirty-some black-clad figures of the Night Blades...