58: Thunderclaps! The King's Gaze!

A sky-obscuring rain of javelins, carrying sharp whistles, fell upon the Infinite City army.

The dense black shadows almost swallowed the rising morning sun, and every cold glint contained terrifying power capable of piercing steel.

"Shield wall! Raise—!"

Stone Rock's rough voice echoed through the front lines. His massive body was like a mountain, and the Lava Great Shield in his hand crashed to the ground.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

The two thousand Heavy Shield Guards and fifty Mithril Heavy Shield Guards in the front row moved in perfect unison. Their massive tower shields slammed down, their edges tightly connected, instantly forming a steel barrier.

Runes flowed on the Mithril Heavy Shields, and the light of the Holy Silver Barrier subtly spread, enveloping surrounding allies in a thin veil of energy resistance.

"Ding ding dang dang — clang!!"

Countless javelins fiercely struck the shield wall, erupting in dense metallic clashes and scattering sparks. Most javelins were deflected by the sturdy shields, or deeply embedded in the shield faces, but could not penetrate.

A few stragglers were parried by the weapons of the soldiers in the rear.

Stone Rock's Lava Shield was even more formidable; flames blazed on its surface, and any javelin that came near ignited upon contact, emitting a sizzling sound.

"Strong Bow Soldiers! Riftwind Archers! Counterattack! Shoot them back!"

Behind, Zhui Yun looked ahead, having already locked onto the javelin-throwing units within the Goblin formation.

At his command, two thousand Strong Bow Soldiers and fifty Riftwind Archers simultaneously drew their bows.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh — hum!"

The sound of arrows leaving bowstrings converged into a sharp hum.

Cloud Piercing Arrows shot straight out with powerful penetration, while Hurricane Arrows traced strange trajectories in the air, with visible swirling air currents around their fletchings.

The arrow rain precisely covered the Goblin javelin thrower positions, and screams immediately erupted.

Many Goblins were pierced through by Cloud Piercing Arrows, and the swirling air currents that exploded upon Hurricane Arrows' impact pulled and tore at surrounding Goblins, throwing their formation into chaos.

Zhui Yun did not stop, drawing his longbow again. The power of wind and thunder began to gather, clearly preparing for a more powerful attack...

Just as the two sides' ranged firepower initially clashed, the atmosphere above the battlefield suddenly solidified.

"Vast Sea Cloud Banner!"

Huo Jun raised his silver spear high, its tip pointing to the sky.

In an instant, a colossal cloud banner illusion, formed by the power of wind and thunder and seemingly covering half the sky, appeared behind him.

An invisible wave spread out. Within a radius of one thousand five hundred meters, all Infinite City warriors felt a surge of spirit; their strength, speed, and reactions were significantly boosted.

Especially the four thousand Azure Lightning Cavalry Guards, their warhorses seemed to break free from some restraint, with air currents swirling around their hooves, subtly giving the sensation of hovering off the ground – this was the Swallow Step characteristic!

Almost simultaneously, a completely different aura surged from Bai Xiao beside Su Jin.

"Ashen Extinction Ring!"

There was no earth-shattering display, only a silent, pale white halo spreading outwards. Wherever the halo passed, the weapons of all Infinite City soldiers, whether swords, spears, halberds, or bows, crossbows, and arrows, were enveloped in a thin, pale white flame, like burning bone ash.

This flame was not hot, yet it exuded a chill that penetrated the soul. Weapons enhanced by this flame would inflict "Soul Scorch" upon attack, causing double continuous damage to enemies, both soul and fire.

"Roar—!"

Bashaka, on the opposite side, felt the pressure from the Infinite City army, especially the two distinct and powerful halos, which made even his newly acquired Gold rank power feel a hint of discomfort.

He let out an earth-shattering roar, and a violent, blood-red halo also erupted from his body, spreading out like tangible ripples, enveloping the entire Goblin legion.

"For the King!!"

"Kill all humans!!"

The eyes of the Goblin warriors enveloped by the blood-red halo instantly turned crimson, their breathing became heavy, and their muscles bulged. Their already fierce aura became even more violent and bloodthirsty, like tireless, death-defying war machines.

This was Bashaka's 'Hero' rank ability—Fervor Aura. It not only boosts strength and speed but also makes them forget pain and fear.

"Azure Lightning Cavalry Guard! Charge with me!"

Huo Jun's gaze swept the battlefield, locking onto the Goblin wolf cavalry flanking them. Although their numbers were great, under the dual enhancement of Vast Sea Cloud Banner and Ashen Extinction Ring, his Azure Lightning Cavalry Guards were full of momentum and showed no fear!

"Thunderous Charge!"

At his command, four thousand cavalry simultaneously spurred their mounts, transforming into a blue-white torrent of lightning, directly confronting the rushing wolf pack.

Hooves thundered like muffled thunder, lances pointed forward, their tips flashing with electricity, and thick arcs of lightning jumped and connected within the cavalry formation, forming a destructive lightning net.

Along their charging path, persistent electrostatic fields were left behind, crackling with explosive sounds.

"Awoo—!"

The Goblin wolf cavalry let out bloodthirsty howls, brandishing their scimitars, and charged forward without hesitation.

"Boom—!"

The two torrents collided fiercely!

The front-row direwolves and warhorses instantly shattered bones and flesh, sending blood flying.

But the impact of the Azure Lightning Cavalry Guards was clearly superior. The immense kinetic energy and paralyzing effect brought by Thunderous Charge instantly tore open gaps in the Goblin wolf cavalry's formation.

Lances easily pierced through the Wolf Cavalry's crude leather armor, and the pale flames attached by the Ashen Extinction Ring clung to them like maggots, igniting their bodies and souls, eliciting Horrible screams.

Huo Jun led the charge, his long spear dancing like a dragon, flashing with lightning. Each swing brought forth a large spray of blood.

He was like the sharpest blade, deeply embedded in the Wolf Cavalry formation. Wherever he passed, men and horses fell, leaving behind a trail of charred corpses and wailing remnants.

The Azure Lightning Cavalry Guards followed suit, activating their charge skills. For a time, lightning and wolf howls intertwined, and the sounds of metal clashing and bones breaking were incessant.

Although the Goblin wolf cavalry were fierce and swift, against the better-equipped, better-trained, and aura-buffed Azure Lightning Cavalry Guards, they were momentarily pushed back, and the threat from the flank was effectively contained.

In the center of the main battlefield, Bashaka's crimson gaze was fixed on Su Jin at the front of the army, completely ignoring the fierce fighting around him.

In his eyes, as long as he killed this human king, the war would be over!

He strode forward, dragging his great axe behind him, its blade carving a deep gouge in the ground. Each heavy bootfall made the earth tremble.

Bashaka charged directly at Su Jin with an unstoppable momentum.