Chapter 485 – Why Do I Feel You Have More Tricks?

Shattered Isle Warzone.

Beyond the thirty-six guard camps and dozens of defensive positions, one after another indistinct golden giants stood firm on the earth, leaning on their spears.

Using these golden giants as anchor points, a magnificent golden barrier spread out to both sides, interlocking piece by piece until it enveloped the entire warzone’s defensive line.

Above and below, everything was bathed in golden light, igniting their Battle Intent while providing immense reassurance.

The Celestial Barrier!

Outside the barrier, the black tide surged forward like waves crashing against a cliff, abruptly rearing up before collapsing backward.

Weaker monsters instantly dissolved into wisps of black smoke upon impact with the golden radiance.

Further away, over a dozen to twenty-plus crimson giant eyes assembled in formation, concentrating their power to unleash devastating scarlet beams, yet they still failed to create more than faint ripples on the golden barrier.

At that moment,

Amid the tide, the colossal disaster beast—larger than a mountain range and resembling a reptilian dragon—suddenly dug its four claws into the ground. Its massive, ferocious head tilted slightly upward, and before its maw, densely covered with crimson veins, a scarlet energy sphere brimming with immense power slowly materialized.

The energy sphere grew from the size of a grain of rice, swelling bit by bit until it reached a diameter of dozens of meters.

The vast energy contained within the scarlet sphere caused the surrounding space to warp faintly.

“Roar!”

The disaster beast roared, propelling the scarlet sphere directly forward.

The enormous scarlet orb hurtled across the sky, sweeping aside visible shockwaves of storm-force winds. On the ground, surging monsters were tossed aside by the sphere’s turbulent wake, and the earth itself sank, carving out a trench that mirrored the sphere’s trajectory.

In the blink of an eye, the massive, terrifyingly potent scarlet sphere slammed into the golden barrier.

No one could stop it.

Time seemed to freeze for an instant. The next moment, a blinding scarlet light flooded the entire field of vision, the entire world. A vast crimson hemisphere erupted across the land, devouring all soil, sand, and monsters in its vicinity, leaving not a single trace behind.

When the crimson hemisphere finally dissipated, leaving only lingering wisps of smoke in the air, it was starkly apparent that a massive crescent-shaped chunk had been carved out of the black tide.

Yet, before this colossal half-crater, the golden barrier remained standing—an insurmountable wall against the enemy.

Golden light shimmered.

The giants stood firm, spears in hand.

Frontline soldiers who had shut their eyes in dread reopened them to find themselves unharmed, the nearby barrier a profound source of comfort.

“This golden barrier…”

They struggled to articulate just how absurdly powerful it was.

They had no idea how it had come to be.

However, within the area enclosed by the golden barrier, numerous monster hordes—even Legendary Realm monsters—remained. The professionals and Lords at the front lines quickly realized that this barrier did more than block external attacks; it functioned like a massive barrier, cleaving the interior and exterior into two separate worlds.

How perfect was that!

The soldiers within the camps immediately roared with fervor, leaping down from the City Walls.

Now, they no longer had to fear the piercing beams from the distant crimson giant eyes. Now, they even held the advantage in numbers. They swiftly began to eradicate the monster hordes.In the sky, the Taixuan powerhouses facing off against the monstrous legends curled their lips into smiles.

Next, the roles would reverse—it was their turn to hunt!

Previously, the Shattered Isle Warzone had been on the defensive, barely holding on against wave after wave of monster assaults. Many Legendary Realm monsters had already breached the warzone’s defensive lines, attempting to tear open gaps from within, only to be held back by various powerhouses.

Among these monstrous powerhouses was one of the only two Hunting Grand Dukes, ‘Black Sky’.

Grand Duke Black Sky had previously been restrained through the combined efforts of the Emerald Dragon from Green Mountain City and Tree Spirit Grandma from Tianyuan City.

Tianyuan City’s powerhouses were always pragmatic, with no regard for chivalry. At this moment, Sario flew in from afar, tearing through the dark clouds shrouding the sky, and roared, “Brothers, lend us a hand! Let’s slay this fiend!”

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; they had to seize the moment.

Seeing many Dragon Slumber powerhouses blocked outside by the golden barrier, the Legendary Realm experts understood just how precious this battle opportunity was.

Outside the golden barrier, there were also a few Taixuan powerhouses.

Overturning Tide Lord, who was confronting the Six-Winged Grand Duke, was one of them.

After a moment’s thought, he used a tactical skill to deceive his enemy and quickly turned back.

Sure enough, he passed through the golden barrier as if it were a thin curtain of water, while the pursuing Six-Winged Grand Duke slammed hard against the barrier.

Overturning Tide Lord, one of the warzone’s top-tier powerhouses, swiftly joined the ranks of ganging up on the enemy (strikethrough) righteous group assault.

Inside the command center, the powerhouses who had been briefly resting also rushed out to attack.

From some of the camps not facing immediate danger, Legendary Realm commanders soared into the air.

Many Taixuan powerhouses did not hesitate to unleash their ultimate moves.

Encirclement, group killing, annihilation.

One after another, monstrous legends and crimson dragons plummeted from the sky.

Even the massive, ferocious dragon enveloped in black smoke, with countless pores spewing dark fumes, unwillingly fell from the sky.

The next moment, its remains were engulfed by dozens of Legendary Realm attacks.

Thus,

Within the golden barrier’s range, aside from scattered ordinary monsters, the main force of the monster army had been annihilated.

After the intense battle, the greatly exhausted Legendary Realm experts turned their attention back to the area outside the golden barrier.

It was then that they realized with shock…

“This barrier is incredibly durable!”

The colossal calamity beast had already charged up to the golden barrier, attacking it in the simplest yet most brutal manner—ramming, clawing, and tail-whipping.

The mountains shook and the earth trembled, with tens of thousands of miles around turning into scorched earth.

Yet the golden barrier remained intact.

This was undoubtedly good news.

It was precisely because of the golden barrier’s existence that they could withstand the enemy’s assaults, eliminate so many Legendary Realm monsters, and achieve such remarkable results.

It was also why they could block that terrifying calamity beast outside.

Otherwise, with just that single calamity beast present, none of the thirty-six camps outside would have held, forcing them to retreat into the core fortress.

And precisely because of this calamity beast’s presence, the crisis was far from over.

It was not yet time to relax.

They had to seize the opportunity while the golden barrier still stood to counterattack.

Without needing Mu Yuan’s reminder, these experienced veteran pioneers immediately understood what they needed to do.The warzone army, formed from various pioneer groups, indeed fell short in terms of command discipline and seamless coordination, but when it came to seizing opportunities and combat initiative, they were second to none.

The Legendary Realm experts rushed to the forefront.

Utilizing the barrier’s ability to block enemies while allowing allied units to pass through, they unleashed their firepower without reservation.

The Calamity Beasts were massive.

Even those at the Legendary Law Realm would find it difficult to slay a Calamity Beast without mastering some powerful offensive concept.

Legends below the Law Realm were utterly powerless to halt a Calamity Beast’s advance—at best, they could retreat to preserve their lives.

However,

with the Calamity Beasts blocked by the Golden Barrier;

and with over a dozen, dozens, or even a hundred or two Legendary Realm experts freely unleashing their energy, the massive Calamity Beasts were reduced to mere punching bags.

The calamitous power of the Calamity Beasts indiscriminately affected the surroundings, forcing many monstrous legends to keep their distance.

Soon,

the Calamity Beast’s massive body became riddled with pits and scars.

Its enormous form grew incomplete, its regeneration speed far outpaced by the destructive power of the Taixuan experts.

The Calamity Beast fell!

It dissolved into pulpy flesh that no longer coalesced, marking the complete demise of this Calamity Beast.

Meanwhile, outside…

“The enemy has begun to retreat.”

The Six-Winged Grand Duke and several other Soul Realm crimson dragons had vanished without a trace at some point.

The monstrous tide still surged forward, but the number of Legendary Realm and intelligent monstrous figures within it dwindled rapidly.

The Golden Barrier began to fade.

The soldiers remained high in Battle Intent, continuously exterminating and slaying the remaining monsters while remaining vigilant against the possible return of the monstrous elites.

Approximately an hour later,

Ding~!

A pleasant chime of heavenly notification rang in their ears.

Notification: Your faction ‘Taixuan·Shattered Isle Warzone’ has repelled the Filth’s invasion.

Notification: The ‘Cloud Dragon Pioneer Group’ you lead performed excellently in this battle, achieving a 0.45% contribution share.

Notification: Based on the final impact of this battle, the heavens will bestow their blessings.

…

Notification: The ‘Tyrant Dragon Legion’ you lead performed excellently in this battle, achieving a 0.31% contribution share.

…

Notification: The ‘Green Mountain Legion’ you lead…

…

Notification: You have led the Shattered Isle Warzone’s forces to repel and annihilate a large number of Filth creatures, achieving a great victory.

Notification: Based on comprehensive evaluations including damage output, damage taken, elite unit eliminations, and key strategic point alterations, the ‘Tianyuan Legion’ you lead performed exceptionally in this battle, achieving an extremely outstanding 39.6% contribution share.

Notification: Heavenly blessings will descend after the ‘changes’ occur.

Mu Yuan also heard the notifications in his ear.

He glanced at them and couldn’t help but feel surprised.

A 39.6% contribution share?

After all, if calculated purely based on damage output and Legendary eliminations, Tianyuan City probably wouldn’t even reach 10%… at most just over ten percent.

The Shattered Isle Warzone lacked peak-level powerhouses, but it had plenty of solid core and foundational experts.

The Taixuan legends here were no ordinary figures either, far surpassing common legends like Jackal Fang and Blood Serpent Embrace.

The Crimson Dragonkin from Tyrant Dragon’s family was practically among the most ordinary here.

The Shattered Isle Warzone also boasted a large number of Legendary Realm experts.However, the Celestial Barrier erected by Lu Liu was indeed the most critical turning point that changed the entire warzone situation. The fact that Lu Liu’s Celestial Barrier could withstand wave after wave of monster assaults and calamity beasts was also closely related to the countless elite soldiers and powerful generals in the warzone.

But without a doubt, had there been no Celestial Barrier, the various corps of the Shattered Isle Warzone would have been forced to retreat to the War Fortress.

In that scenario, even if they could repel the enemy, it would barely qualify as a victory.

Let alone a great victory.

…

A notification sound rang out.

The clamor in the warzone gradually subsided.

It was only at this moment that the powerful figures came back to their senses and had the leisure to reflect on life.

They had truly won.

Achieved an exhilarating, overwhelming victory.

Even when facing enemies stronger than anticipated, they still managed to secure a great victory.

And the prerequisite for this great victory was undoubtedly…

The golden barrier that boosted morale, turned the tide, and held back endless monsters and calamity beasts at the gates.

No wonder this barrier could be called a miracle!

Whose masterpiece was this?

“I heard it was General Lu Liu’s power.”

“General Lu Liu from Tianyuan Lord’s household?”

“That very General Lu. It’s said that General Lu gathered the strength of numerous warriors and paid a great price to sustain this golden barrier.”

General Lu Liu was no stranger to the vast majority of lords and professionals in the warzone.

During the warzone’s construction, Lu Liu had personally surveyed various camps and positions, communicating with many pioneer groups and pioneer lords.

However, most people’s impression of this General remained at…

A commander skilled in troop leadership, defensive line deployment, and meticulous work.

He was a key general under the Tianyuan City Lord, possibly a Legendary Realm expert, but clearly not considered a top-tier powerhouse.

But now…

“General Lu actually possesses such power?”

“The power to single-handedly block calamity beasts?”

“Not exactly single-handedly – this is clearly a trump card technique with significant costs, requiring perfect conditions to execute. But… saying he did it almost alone wouldn’t be far from the truth.”

“Who’s stronger between General Lu and the Overturning Tide Lord?”

The Overturning Tide Lord was universally recognized as the strongest expert in the Shattered Isle Warzone.

The one who single-handedly held off a Hunting Grand Duke.

This question shouldn’t have been questionable, but when the speaker voiced it, the others hesitated and fell silent.

Who was stronger?

“Lu… General Lu is stronger!”

“After all, General Lu is the one who turned the entire battle situation single-handedly. Could the Overturning Tide Lord accomplish that?”

“I think it’s General Lu. The golden barrier was so reassuring, though I wonder if it can be used again in the future.”

“With General Lu and Commander Tianyuan here, I believe our Shattered Isle Warzone has a bright future ahead.”

…

Inside the command center.

The Azure Mountain Lord gradually emerged from the euphoria of victory.

He couldn’t help but recall the moments before.

Right before the golden barrier was erected.

『I get the feeling you were confident all along, that you had prepared in advance?』

『I did make some slight preparations.』

Having buried numerous seeds of power during the defensive line construction – these preparations were far from insignificant.

Having such a steady commander was reassuring.

However…

He glanced toward the Tianyuan City Lord nearby, who had appeared calm and composed since the battle began, showing little emotional fluctuation. A somewhat outrageous thought began to form in his mind.He blurted out, “Tianyuan, you couldn’t possibly have other backup plans, could you?”

After speaking, he chuckled at his own words.

“Backup plans?”

Mu Yuan gazed into the distance.

Rolling peaks were shrouded in swirling clouds.

He smiled without responding.

…

The war had ended, but certain changes were only just beginning.

Shortly after the heavenly announcement echoed across the land, beams of celestial light pierced through the mist, dispelling the gloom and Crimson Mist that had enveloped the warzone.

The celestial light continued to expand outward.

The Crimson Mist that had encroached upon the warzone receded inch by inch, dissipating until it returned to its original starting point—the border between the warzone (Land of Miracles) and the Red Mist Region.

The purifying celestial light continued to descend further, breaking through layer after layer of mist barriers.

The Filth that had corrupted the land rapidly faded away, allowing new life to sprout once more.

The Land of Miracles in the Shattered Isle Warzone had expanded.

(End of Chapter)