Boom!
Scorching energy exploded on the ground, directly destroying and collapsing a dilapidated tower, emitting a roar.
Throughout the entire process, not a single Undead below was harmed.
Swish~~
A red cape fluttered.
Iville Ai hovered in mid-air, her eyes filled with rage as she gazed at the Royal City below, weathered and reduced to incomplete ruins.
This was anger towards the person occupying her homeland!
Someone who could live in a place inhabited by Undead and manipulate them was not difficult to identify.
Even though they had all become Undead zombies, as the only royal family, Iville Ai would never allow anyone to control them.
"Get out here!"
Iville Ai's high-pitched voice, amplified by magic, echoed in the air.
The successive, massive disturbances!
They stirred the dense Undead zombies below, their roars and growls erupting from the ground, but they couldn't reach Iville Ai, who was flying in the air.
Tang Zheng hovered at a higher position, quietly observing the scene below.
When he saw Iville Ai launch her attack, deliberately avoiding the Undead, he frowned almost imperceptibly.
She still harbors some expectations… doesn't want to destroy her former people. Tang Zheng thought to himself.
If that was the case.
Then his previous plan would become a bit troublesome to implement.
Currently, in this Different World, among those who could contend with the Undead King, besides the True Dragon Lord and God-Humans like Killing Death, the Kingdom Destroyer before him definitely counted as one.
Because Undead were different from the living, having almost no level restrictions, and Iville Ai was a vampire born for special reasons.
In the side stories, she even utilized research data from the [Abyss Body] to obtain the racial profession [Degenerate Vampire God Ancestor], which simply didn't exist in the "YGGDRASIL" game.
It was a unique profession in this Different World, and the reason for "degeneration" was merely because Iville Ai's level was too low in the side story, preventing her from fully activating the profession's power.
It could be said!
[God Ancestor] was a higher existence than the racial profession of Shalltear, one of the Floor Guardians.
"Bone Cone Spear!"
A pale, bone-like spear, like a white bolt of lightning, fiercely shot out from a building below.
Only a white afterimage remained in the air.
With a "thud!"
A semi-transparent crystal appeared before Iville Ai, precisely the defensive magic she had prepared beforehand, [Crystal Shield].
Looking at the remaining mark on the Crystal Shield, a thumb-sized white indentation.
The power is roughly at the level of Fourth Tier Magic, but the speed is very fast, perhaps because bones are lighter.
This thought flashed through Iville Ai's mind as she coldly stared below, towards the direction the attack had come from.
There appeared an Undead wearing a greyish-brown robe, exuding an aura of death, with scarlet eyes and a zombie-like appearance.
It was Cassius Habakkuk, and he was very angry.
No one would be happy if their research was interrupted!
Cassius Habakkuk stared at the small figure in the red robe in mid-air, the flames of rage seemingly burning within his scarlet pupils, yet he also felt a sense of caution.
He had set up quite a few magical traps, but none had been triggered. He only detected the opponent when they launched their attack.
This indicated that the opponent was an experienced enemy.
Who could it be?
Logically, a large number of Undead gathered here should be enough to scare away any living being who dared to approach, even if they possessed the ability of [Flight].
The Skeleton Vultures flying in the air were not mere decorations.
Cassius Habakkuk noticed that the flying Undead in the air had not been harmed.
Due to Iville Ai's equipment, he couldn't discern that his opponent was also an Undead. However, even if he knew, the outcome of their hostility likely wouldn't change.
The thing that blocked the magic earlier looks like crystal, a specialized earth-element type.
The enemy should also possess means to control Undead.
Cassius Habakkuk, with his extensive Magic Knowledge, quickly analyzed the opponent's abilities based on the current situation:
Also, it's impossible to determine if the enemy is alone.
This was a territory he found very satisfactory. Even if it was discovered, he had no intention of leaving.
He was the Great Death Mage of the Dark Night, the embodiment of "disaster"!
Upon seeing that the person occupying the Royal City was an Undead, Iville Ai's angry expression intensified.
Before she left.
She had specifically placed the bodies of her Father and Mother in the basement deep within the palace. Under normal circumstances, this would have been fine, but the one occupying this place now was an Undead.
The result…
"You damn bastard!"
Iville Ai let out an enraged roar, raising her hands. She felt no fear or tension towards the enemy before her.
She was no longer the weakling she once was. Having experienced 250 years, her power and magic had long surpassed ordinary imagination.
As for being defeated by the world's strongest race, the pinnacle of power – the Dragon Lord – that was an unexpected situation!
Moreover, that scarlet Dragon Lord didn't seem like an ordinary Dragon Lord no matter how you looked at it.
Besides that.
Iville Ai didn't believe there was anyone in this world she couldn't defeat.
"Magic Resistance Breakthrough: Dragon Lightning."
Crack!
Blue electrical arcs were released from her arms, transforming into surging lightning that plummeted downwards like thunderbolts from a clear sky.
Her opponent was an Undead. Holy and Fire elemental magic would naturally deal higher damage. But precisely because of this, they would inevitably have corresponding defensive measures.
"Skeleton Wall!"
Cassius Habakkuk felt the power of the lightning and was startled, quickly taking action.
Boom!
A wall made entirely of skeletons rose from the ground, accompanied by a thick plume of black smoke.
Faintly, the roars of the skeletons embedded in the wall and the grinding of bone could be heard.
Boom—!
The lightning struck the Skeleton Wall, blasting a large hole in it. Although damaged, it had successfully blocked the Dragon Lightning's magical attack.
Higher up.
"Eh?" Tang Zheng was suddenly a little surprised.
He hadn't expected that Undead to use this magic. While "Skeleton Wall" was a Fifth Tier defensive magic, it could withstand a powerful instantaneous attack.
It could even block a Tenth Tier spell like "World Break." The Undead King often used this magic; it was a rather cost-effective defensive measure.
"Learn."
[Skill Points: 126 → 125]
...
Skill: Skeleton Wall
Cost: 25 HP
Description: Summons a wall composed of countless skeletons wielding weapons. It deals damage to approaching enemies and can withstand one powerful instantaneous attack.
...
Below.
Iville Ai and her opponent's attacks continued, both displaying extremely potent magical abilities.
While monitoring the battle between the two, Tang Zheng also diverted his attention to the surroundings, further confirming if any other enemies were present.
"Is this Undead… a Great Death Mage of the Dark Night? They feel much weaker than the Alliance Leader. Not a threat to the Kingdom Destroyer."
Tang Zheng saw that the highest-tier magic Cassius Habakkuk released was only at the Sixth Tier level, and he was slightly disappointed.
"Great Death Mage of the Dark Night" sounded terrifying, but in terms of rank alone, it wasn't as high as one might imagine.
Skeleton Mage (15) + Death Mage (10) + Great Death Mage of the Dark Night (10) = 35 Lv
For the Undead below.
Its racial level likely couldn't reach max level. It probably had other magic professions. In Tang Zheng's perception, the opponent didn't exceed Level 40.
Its magical methods were stronger than Iville Ai's, but its level was significantly lower. With the supplement of "level suppression," victory was only a matter of time.
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Iville Ai's figure weaved through the air in a circular pattern. She had already gauged her opponent's strength.
When she saw the opponent unleash Sixth Tier magic, Iville Ai was inwardly startled. However, magic that misses its target is meaningless.
At this moment.
She dodged her opponent's magic while gradually closing the distance, or stopping briefly to cast spells.
To use magic with focus.
It was difficult to move one's body while fighting, because it was hard to concentrate during movement.
Magic Casters often stop and exchange magic attacks; that's why.
Iville Ai's current strategy is to utilize flexible Flight for mobility, thereby launching an unassailable blow at the opportune moment.
"How could this be!"
Cassius Habakkuk couldn't believe that the enemy could emerge completely unharmed from his Sixth Tier magic attack.
Even the slowest person would realize the opponent was unusual.
If he were still alive, facing an opponent of this caliber would surely have caused him to break out in a cold sweat, but as an Undead, he felt no fear.
Cassius Habakkuk felt he couldn't defeat the opponent and would likely have to find a new base of operations.
"Fortunately, I brought all the crucial data with me."
This thought flashed through Cassius Habakkuk's mind, yet he still felt a pang of displeasure and anger:
"Sixth Tier Magic: Touch of the Undead!"
A semi-transparent, invisible tendril of negative energy condensed and lashed out fiercely at Iville Ai, who was rapidly closing the distance.
—Swish!
The tendril was constructed entirely of negative energy. Not only did it produce no sound during its attack, but it was also imperceptible to ordinary people.
However!
Cassius Habakkuk watched in disbelief as Iville Ai once again dodged it with ease.
As the outcome showed, if you can't hit, it's meaningless.
"Damn it!"
Cassius Habakkuk was certain with this attack that the opponent's previous evasion was no mere fluke.
"Hmph!"
"I don't have time to waste fighting you here."
Cassius Habakkuk glared fiercely at his enemy with his blood-red eyes. He still had some tricks and magic up his sleeve, but they clearly weren't enough to defeat his opponent.
Facing such a troublesome foe, he'd rather abandon the base he coveted than invite unnecessary trouble.
"Partial Petrification!" Iville Ai seized the moment and quickly cast her magic.
A flash of blue light.
"Resist!"
Cassius Habakkuk immediately cast magic to dispel it, and then his internal Mana surged:
"Teleport!"
His body swayed.
Cassius Habakkuk found himself still in the same spot.
"This... this..."
An expression of rare shock and distortion appeared on Cassius Habakkuk's decaying face.
Teleportation was blocked?
How could this be? Such a power existed in the world? This was completely uncharted territory for him.
"Sand Domain: Individual!"
Seizing the moment Cassius Habakkuk was stunned, Iville Ai immediately cast this magic.
She had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.
It was just as incredible to her as when she first witnessed this magic.
Whoosh!
Earthy brown quicksand erupted from beneath Cassius Habakkuk's feet, forming a sand coffin that sealed his entire body in place.
"The battle is over."
Iville Ai descended rapidly from the air, declaring victory, though the anger in her eyes had not abated in the slightest.
Stomp!
Her feet landed on the ground.
The moment Iville Ai stood before Cassius Habakkuk, she threw a punch directly into his face.
This was a punch of vengeance, wielded on behalf of her subjects!
With a "thump."
Cassius Habakkuk's head was knocked askew. A piece of the thin, decaying skin on his face was torn off and flew away.
As an Undead, he felt no significant pain.
Although Cassius Habakkuk's body was bound by sand, he could still move his head. He twisted it back and shouted at Iville Ai, "Who are you!"
"How did you do it? How did you block teleportation!"
"Is it magic? Or some kind of special ability?"
Cassius Habakkuk shouted.
This was a fervent desire for knowledge!
"Uh..." Iville Ai's eyes widened behind her mask.
She seemed unable to comprehend that the undead before her, after being captured alive, was concerned about something like this.
At this very moment!
A resonating voice sounded out of nowhere in the void: "Where is the stronghold of the [Abyss Body]?"
Tang Zheng, after the battle between the two just now, had already confirmed that there were no anomalies in the vicinity, but he still had no intention of revealing himself.
[Abyss Body]?
Upon hearing this name, which sounded like that of some organization, Iville Ai's heart stirred. The Crimson Dragon King actually had other objectives!
Cassius Habakkuk's craving gaze instantly cleared, and he looked around in a panic, but he couldn't find the person who had spoken.
"I don't know!"
After a brief hesitation, Cassius Habakkuk immediately denied it.
The Undead were enemies of all living beings, so the existence of their organizations had always been mysterious. He didn't know why he had been discovered.
Even though the organization was now controlled by the evil Dragon King, he had no intention of revealing the location of their stronghold.
"Is that so."
Tang Zheng's golden vertical pupils coldly stared at the Undead before him. He also couldn't be sure if the other party was truly a member of the [Abyss Body].
Against an Undead with complete resistance to mental effects, charm-type magic was completely ineffective.
"How about exchanging magic knowledge that blocks teleportation?" Tang Zheng pondered, then suddenly spoke again.
"Deal!"
Cassius Habakkuk's parched throat let out an unhesitating voice.
The corner of Iville Ai's mouth twitched beneath her mask.
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