Chapter 1269 - Shadowy Figures (2) (2/2)

“Seems like Ion tried so hard to bootlick Chaos, but Chaos isn’t entirely confident in him yet.”

Gazing at the extensive battlefield that was cleared out and the clash between the golden knight and Horned Behemoth, Rhode couldn’t help but speak with a smile. Earlier on, he had a hard time observing the Chaos army through the fog. But after the Horned Behemoth showed up, he discovered that the Horned Behemoth’s army was largely different from other Chaos armies. It seemed like the other Chaos Lords were aware of how absurd the Horned Behemoth was, so they weren’t willing to mix with it. But Ion apparently didn’t know that, which was why he sent the Horned Behemoth into battle. Ion must have been impressed by the formidable strength the Horned Behemoth possessed, which was why he sent it to the front. It was just like how people were impressed by Lu Bu’s[1] bravery and valued his presence. But back then, perhaps they didn’t expect the person that they valued so highly to be a disloyal person. Similarly, perhaps Ion also didn’t expect this powerful trump card of his to be an actual idiot… On the other hand, Chaos also didn’t remind Ion about something so critical, which went to show that Ion was something that could be abandoned. Poor Ion… Sold his country for glory and yet, he was still used as a chess piece by Chaos. What a tragedy for him…

Alright, time for execution.

“Everyone get ready.”

At this thought, Rhode ordered his group in a lowered voice. He extended his arm and held the cross-shaped badge hanging on his chest. Shortly after, his entire body became indistinct and merged with the environment as one. His group also did the same. After a few moments, the hundreds of people hidden in the city wall’s shadow disappeared completely.

“Move out according to plan. Coordinate with ‘Superman’ and his team; the golden knight won’t last much longer!”

Rhode commanded, carried Lapis in his arms, and leaped down the city wall, landing like an elegant cat. At that moment, the battlefield was in complete disarray. In the clash between the Horned Behemoth and golden knight, the surroundings were entirely wrecked. Fortunately, there was a distance between the two giants and the steel city walls, so the city walls weren’t implicated. But even so, Rhode and his group didn’t stop. They lowered their bodies and dashed ahead like specters into the disorderly Chaos army.

Countless Chaos creatures continued to rush ahead, even when they were obstructed by the Horned Behemoth and golden knight. Most of the Chaos creatures under the lead of the Horned Behemoth were hominids that resembled gorillas. Of course, in the tradition of the Chaos creatures where ‘a thousands monsters had a thousand forms’, these huge, two to three meters tall gorillas had all sorts of body shapes. Some had snake heads, while some of their limbs were like that of reptiles. At that moment, they howled wildly, charged forward, but were quickly devoured and smashed by the aftermath of lightning bolts and flames.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Lapis curled up in Rhode’s arms, covering her ears as tightly as she could. She witnessed dazzling flashes everywhere. Even after she covered her ears, she heard deep rumbles that shook her heart. A few moments ago, she also witnessed a mysterious Chaos creature pouncing on Rhode, but was struck by a lightning bolt. In a loud bang, the Chaos creature exploded like a housefly, splattering putrid, green blood. Fortunately, Rhode was quick enough to dodge the seemingly poisonous venom and continued dashing ahead.

At that moment, if Lapis were to look down from above, she would realize that Rhode’s group didn’t charge into the core of the Chaos army. On the contrary, they split into smaller groups and circled the Chaos army. For some unknown reason, the Chaos creatures didn’t seem to detect their presence. They simply shuttled passed Rhode again and again. Rhode also didn’t seem concerned about the integrity of the city walls behind him. He carried Lapis in his arms and scanned the surroundings in alertness, at the same time evading the Chaos creatures and encircling the Chaos army.

It’s about time.

The moment this thought came to mind, the Horned Behemoth who was at a deadlock let out an outburst of anger. Along with its bellow, the scattering lightning brilliance grew increasingly brighter. Not only that, but the Horned Behemoth also widened the huge eye in the middle of its forehead, and a red light beam emanated and shot straight at the golden knight.

This time, the golden knight couldn’t dodge in time, perhaps not expecting the Horned Behemoth to make this move. The red light beam struck his head, leaving him groaning in immense pain. At the same time, the stalemate between them finally broke!

“Argh…!”

The Horned Behemoth snatched the golden spear from the knight and struck away his heavy shield. The flames wrapping the golden knight began to crumble due to the lightning strikes. At the same time, the Horned Behemoth roared, clenched its fists, and raised its arms, swinging on the golden knight!

Pow!

In a loud boom, the golden knight shattered immediately. Its massive body disappeared into thin air, only to be replaced by tiny knights who were entirely powerless. Before they landed on the ground, the Horned Behemoth raised and swung its arms with force again, slamming onto the ground.

Boom————!

The earth shook, ruptured, and collapsed. Columns of spiritual light emanated from under the Horned Behemoth’s fists, signaling the departure of lives.

“Yes! That’s the way!”

Looking at this scene, Ion couldn’t help but nod in satisfaction. The reason why he led the Chaos Lords here was for this! And now, the defensive line crumbled in the face of the Horned Behemoth. At the start, even though Ion was annoyed by the fact that the Horned Behemoth moved off on its own, he didn’t mind its disobedience anymore. After defeating the golden knight, the Horned Behemoth’s battlefront could be said to be emptied. And now, as long as it shattered the city walls, the defensive line would fall apart entirely!

“Roar———! Bast*rds of Order; this is what happens when you defy Chaos!”

Ion watched keenly as the Horned Behemoth raised its arms and bellowed.

Then…

It turned around and returned to the Chaos fog. Along with this decision, the Chaos army that was swarming ahead gradually retreated.

What’s… Happening?!

[1] A famous military general in ancient China.