LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 171: Reinforcements on both sides
As Ram studied Bae' Lor, he could tell that the Infernal Goat-kin Lord Bae's strength was nearly equal to the Lizard Shaman Skor, though both forces had different advantages.
Each side was balanced with one Lord-level Tier 5, two general-grade Tier 5's, fourteen Tier 4's, and thousands of Tier 3 and Tier 2 soldiers.
But Skor and his forces had the advantage of being near the Red River, its rushing waves giving them increased spiritual power recovery and regeneration speed by an additional 20% increase from their racial characteristic Mystic Tide.
Which includes the additional 150% bonus on water-based spells from the Water affinity. Even if there was no Blood Cursed rain, Skor and his lizardmen clearly had a huge advantage over the goat-kin.
Just then, Ram spotted two other Goat-kin Lords on the wall beside him. Realizing the tight situation, they didn't wait for orders.
"Bae' Lor doesn't need to stand alone!" one shouted, his voice rumbling as he jumped off the wall rushing towards the Lizardmen.
"For Volk'tar and our kin!" the other also roared, following him he also leaped over the wall, leaving strong shockwaves behind.
The sight was enough to stir the soldiers behind them. Hundreds of red-skinned warriors pounded their weapons against their shields, the clang echoing through the battlefield. They roared in unison:
"Volk'tar! For the Flame born!"
"Strike down the fiends!" With that one after another goat-like creatures charged forward, joining the fight to support Bae' Lor.
Flames erupted from their exoskeletons as they clashed with the Lizardmen, creating a sea of red against the blue tide of lizard warriors.
Up on the wall, Su Xing chuckled, watching the chaos unfold with a smirk. He nudged Lord Zhang, the other human lord beside him. "Looks like Bae' Lor's team is getting fired up. Think we should step in?"
Lord Zhang shook his head, crossing his arms with a grin. "Nah. Let them go at it. We'll wait for the Alien Lords' support to arrive and surprise them."
Su Xing glanced over at Ram, a glint in his eye. "Enjoying the show, brother Ram?"
Ram raised an eyebrow, watching the battle's ferocity with a serious expression. "Definitely," he muttered. "But, with two other Lords as strong as Bae' Lor, this fight should be wrapping up soon, shouldn't it?"
Su Xing chuckled and shook his head. "You're underestimating them if you think it's that easy. Like us, these alien lords can call in reinforcements when things get rough."
"Ha-ha..." Before he could finish, a deep, mocking laugh echoed across the battlefield, rumbling from the direction of the river behind the Lizardmen.
The water churned violently, sending up waves that splashed against the rocky shore.
Emerging from the mist, more heavily armed Lizardmen marched forward, each one exuding a powerful aura.
Leading them was a massive figure with jagged scales and a twisted grin, gripping a sharp spear that crackled with energy.
"So, even Skor needs backup now?" he sneered, his voice thick with mockery. "Doesn't speak well for the so-called Shaman Lord!"
It didn't end there, behind this large lizardman there was another mage-type Lizardman, glowing with purple scales and sharp eyes.
The Lizardmen warriors who had already been fighting raised their voices in response, their morale visibly bolstered by the arrival of the reinforcements.
[ Name:
Xalhissar
]
[ Race:
Deepsea Lizard Saurian
]
[ Level:
Platinum (Tier 5)
]
[ Quality:
Lord
]
[ Physique:
???
]
[ Spirit:
???
]
[ Name:
Yax' Kul
]
[ Race:
Abyssal Saurian
]
[ Level:
Platinum (Tier 5)
]
[ Quality:
Lord
]
[ Physique:
???
]
[ Spirit:
???
]
They chanted together, their hissing voices filling the air as they advanced with renewed strength, their scaly bodies glistening with energy from the red river behind them.
One of the Goat-kin Lords beside Bae' Lor growled, his voice edged with anger. "They're bringing in more? No matter how many they come—Volk'tar's fire shall burn them all!"
"Stand firm!" Bae' Lor roared, his horns glowing with a fierce light as he prepared to unleash a blazing wave. "Show them what it means to challenge the Infernal Goat-kin!"
The Goat-kin soldiers rallied to his cry, the fire in their eyes burning brighter as they braced for the approaching Lizardmen.
Flames sparked around their bodies, and they pressed forward with renewed ferocity, clashing with the advancing enemy.
Ram glanced at Su Xing, intrigued by the intensity of the battle.
Su Xing gave him a knowing smile. "Now you're seeing the true nature of the Lord's battles, victory's never assured, who knows what can happen next..."
"Maybe they might just retreat after seeing us, or there might be even more reinforcement than our side." Lord Zhang continued following Su Xing's words, "We have seen such cases before, damm... there's always one thing after another with these battle-crazed brainless goats."
Ram watched the raging battle below for several minutes, the intense clash of fire and water playing out in repeated waves of spells and strikes.
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But as the minutes stretched on, it became clear that neither side was close to winning, each Lord fiercely holding their ground. Ram sighed, the initial excitement waning.
"Looks like this won't wrap up anytime soon," he muttered, shifting his gaze away from the chaotic scene.
Instead, he turned his attention to Lord Bae's territory behind the stone wall.
Compared to outside the territory, the landscape inside was completely different filled with rugged and fiery, dotted with magma pits and jagged rock formations that pulsed with an eerie red glow.
The territory was well-developed, a testament to the strength and resources of a Platinum-tier Lord. Compared to his own territory, this one was vast and well-organized.
Small groups of Goat-kin milled about, guarding specific areas or patrolling in tight formations. They seemed accustomed to the hostile environment, moving through the volcanic terrain as if it were their natural habitat.
A short distance away, there was a Magma Pool, surrounded by rows of stones with a reddish glow.
This seemed to be a unique healing facility for the Goat-kin. Some injured warriors were wading into the thick, bubbling magma, and soon, their burns and wounds began to heal, thanks to their ember heart racial characteristics.
He noticed a large Forging Hall off to the side, where sparks flew as Goat-kin blacksmiths hammered. The hall was heavily guarded, with shields, armor, and weapons piled in neatly organized rows.
Nearby, there's a large spiritual furnace running, channeling spiritual energy into dense, fiery orbs.
These orbs were distributed among the soldiers heading into battle, seemingly enhancing their physical recovery abilities and amplifying their fire affinity.
Finally, near the heart of the territory, there was a small, isolated structure, seemingly untouched by the chaos around it.
This building exuded a faint, almost mystical energy that drew Ram's attention. It looked like a temple of sorts—possibly a shrine dedicated to some powerful, Gods.
Perhaps it was where Lord Bae or his followers performed rituals to strengthen their powers or invoke the blessings of their alien deities, likely provided significant boosts to the morale of the troops and could be used for summoning reinforcements from their home planet like the half Drows.
Ram's eyes lingered on it for a moment, just as he was about to use his spiritual eye to check it, he heard Lord Zhang sigh beside him, breaking his focus.
"Alas," Lord Zhang muttered, casting a grim look toward the battlefield where the Goat-kin forces struggled against the relentless advance of the Lizardmen.
"Our sides still cornered. Well, Brother Su and Ram, I'll be taking the lead with my soldiers—this should draw out the rest of their reinforcements."
With a sharp nod to Su Xing and Ram, Lord Zhang raised his hand, signaling his troops.
Immediately, a well-organized and disciplined force of more than a thousand human soldiers began to move forward from behind the walls.
This was no ragtag militia; each one of Zhang's forces was wearing finely crafted armor, and wielding a polished weapon that reflected the sunlight.
At the front of the advancing force were elite and rare quality warriors and knights, recognizable by the distinct insignias on their armor and the gleaming swords strapped to their backs.
With one look Ram found that this group of humans was not like the humans born on Blue Star.
They look more like the creatures born from monster dens, although they seem to have all human emotions and don't look much different, they don't seem to have any professional awakening like them.
Behind the warriors, followed a small group with a mix of archers and spellcasters, ready to provide long-range support.
At a command from Lord Zhang, the archers halted in unison, drawing their bows with trained precision. They struck the Lizardmen frontlines, piercing their blue scales and scattering the advancing ranks formation.
As the archers reloaded, the spellcasters moved forward, their hands glowing, in a coordinated move, they unleashed waves of fire, ice, and lightning.
Following that, heavy armored knights and swordsmen joined in, positioning themselves in formations while not disrupting the previous goat-kin that was fighting against the Lizardmen.
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