Chapter 341: The First Challenge (2/2)

There were at least a hundred of these metal puppets present within this chamber.

The sheer appearance of so many of these metal puppets caused everyone’s pupils to constrict in shock.

After all, it was rare for even a single complete clockwork metal puppet of this level of exquisiteness to appear within Eichemalar.

But even more shocking than this was the fact that the eyes of these puppets were not carved into the face but created from a separate piece of the pale silver metal, allowing them to swivel around like human ones.

It felt as if every single one of these puppets were watching them with these eyes, causing an extremely heart-wrenching and uncomfortable feeling to emerge within their hearts.

A clear change could be discerned in Stingham’s voice as he cried out, “This number is a little too much, isn’t it? Maybe these clockwork soldiers are not in perfect condition and as strong as they used to be during the Era of the War with Dragons?”

“Let’st find out!” Belo sneered.

“Don’t!” Rinloran and Chris shouted simultaneously.

In a situation like this, it was definitely better for them to carefully observe their surroundings before acting. At the least, they needed to clearly analyze the clockwork soldiers.

In the next moment, a silence descended upon the chamber as everyone speechlessly watched Belo disregard Chris and Rinloran’s shouts and rush towards a metal puppet.

Everyone gasped as loud grinding sounds immediately rang out from within the bodies of all the pale silver metal puppets.

It was the unique sound of gears grinding as they began to turn!

Belo’s pupils abruptly turned bloodred as his blood vessels began to emerge atop his face as if someone had taken a red marker and drawn lines atop his face.

At the same time, all the golden blades atop the heads of the metal puppets began to flutter in the air as their eyes rolled upwards, revealing thin red holes!

Pwoof!

Streams of golden flames shot out towards Belo from these holes.

Wherever the flames touched the bronze floor, deep red slits immediately appeared.

“This guy’s impetuousness is going to be the death of him!” Rinloran cursed as veins bulged atop his forehead.

“Belo!” Ayrin and Moss couldn’t help but scream.

They could all tell that these flames were no weaker than those released by a skill performed by a three-gate arcane master!

Even Stingham would likely not be able to resist this simultaneous attack of so many metal puppets.

“What?!” Stingham exclaimed as he fell into a daze

It was because Belo had not retreated in the face of so many streams of flames, but roared and continued to charge towards the metal puppet closest to him.

And the streams of fire targeting him had turned and followed him!

A fine net of flames formed before Belo.

Everyone felt a sensation of impending doom. If Belo collided with this fine net of flames, his body would definitely be cut into countless pieces!

By this time, however, Belo’s hands were already slicing down towards the face of his targeted metal puppet.

His nails abruptly elongated at a shocking speed.

“Rip!”

Like two blue metal claws, Belo’s hands tore through the net of fire.

Stream after stream of flames were rendered apart.

Yet in the end, Belo’s violently charging figure stopped in its tracks. He dropped to the ground and landed on all fours like a beast before quickly retreating backwards.

“Whoosh whoosh whoosh…”

Although the net of flames had been dissipated, there were still countless streams of flames chasing after him.

The floor beneath Belo’s feet became increasingly red a speed which exceeded the speed at which he was retreating. Soon enough, the entire floor was red.

Although the flames were still unable to touch Belo’s body, a crackle could be heard every time Belo’s hands and feet landed on the ground, accompanied by the appearance of wisps of blue smoke. This caused Stingham’s mouth to twitch uncontrollably.

“Evil Flaming Eye!” Ayrin shouted.

A loud eruption occurred as Ayrin’s Evil Flaming Eye struck one of the streams of flames chasing Belo.

This disruption provided Belo with just enough time to back through the gate and withdraw outside of the chamber.

The moment the steaming Belo left the chamber, all the metal puppet abruptly stopped moving. Their eyes returned to normal as they returned to their original positions.

“No matter which one you attack, you will have to resist the attacks of all of the rest!” Rinloran immediately came to such a conclusion in his mind.

“If his reactions were any slower, his hand would have been cut off…”

Moss and Stingham exchanged looks.

Indeed. At the current moment, all of Belo’s nails were broken and his palms were charred. Skin and flesh were no longer discernible from the other.