Sovereign of the Ashes

Chapter 276: Ambushed

The forbidden spell’s magical glow significantly boosted the morale of the mages on the battlefield.

Many full-fledged mages, including Sein, were experiencing the formidable power of a forbidden spell for the very first time.

Although Sein’s Solar Eye magic was a product of his extensive research, it was nothing compared to the transformative energy of the forbidden spell Lorianne unleashed.

Amidst the verdant green elemental tempest, Sein found himself looking forward to his mentor’s guidance and his future journey through the realms of magic.

He wondered whether he, too, could wield such a formidable elemental power one day.

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Since Lorianne had flown out of the base to fight the Rank Four mecha and its army, lower ranking mages like Sein were not able to spectate the high-caliber confrontation. All Sein could see was the vague silhouette within the green light giant in the distance.

Ever since Lorianne made an appearance, the elemental energies on the entire battlefield had changed significantly.

Although there was nothing Sein could do in a battle between Rank Four beings, he still had his own mission objectives to accomplish at the base.

“Advance and seal that breach!” Sein commanded, raising his metal magic rod in the air.

The fifty-meter-tall plant creature he was riding on began marching toward the direction he was pointing to.

Accompanying this tall plant creature were about ten other sizable plant beings, all towering over ten meters.

The one that Sein was riding on possessed combat abilities on par with a Rank Two creature.

Despite its sluggish pace and limited intellect, its robust constitution, strength, and size made it an imposing force.

Hundreds of green vines materialized around Sein. Most of them came from the plant creatures around him.

These vines exhibited not only remarkable speed and strength but also impressive resilience.

The native pyro elemental beings from the Viridian Venom Flame World on this battlefield at the base spewed flames and clawed with their sharp talons, yet Sein noticed that they were having a hard time causing harm to the resilient vines.

He knew that these plant creatures came from Lorianne’s “world laboratory”, where they were meticulously cultivated as part of her experiments.

After witnessing their exceptional performance on the battlefield, Sein grew even more curious about his mentor’s world laboratory.

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Sein commanded over ten colossal plants and also had the authority to issue commands to the enslaved creatures near him.

On this battlefield, Sein’s role transcended that of a mere mage wielding elemental energies; he assumed the responsibilities of a commander, strategically deploying both the enslaved and plant creatures into combat.

In the sky, Master Lorianne’s aura was affecting not just the battlefield at the base, but the ones beyond here.

This pervasive force left Sein, and likely many other mages, along with the mecha army and pyro elemental creatures, with an ominous premonition, as though something was going to descend upon them soon.

Setting aside the power that Lorianne was radiating, the primary support for Sein and the mages on this battlefield was the magic towers around the main base and the space fortress hovering above them.

The once clear sky was now veiled by a barrage of energy rays and elemental magic, obscuring its original hue.

Initially, the formidable and vast mecha army outside the fortress exerted significant pressure, but as time progressed, Sein perceived them as being dispatched toward their demise in the Magus Civilization’s base.

Under the relentless assault of diverse elemental energies, their sturdy metallic exteriors faltered.

Lorianne’s timely intervention and the strategic reinforcements from the other parts of the fortress ensured the previously breached southern front remained secure.

Swoosh!

Suddenly, a green energy beam streaked across the battlefield from a direction in front of Sein.

In the midst of the chaotic battlefield, Sein’s focus was predominantly on a Rank One pyro elemental creature nearby, causing him to overlook the incoming threat.

The verdant green energy beam shot through the sturdy forms of several plant creatures in front of Sein, slicing up most of the vines in its path.

By the time Sein noticed the energy beam, it was already upon him.

The two magic shields he cast on himself before descending into the battlefield had already been weakened by numerous impacts before this.

When the powerful energy beam struck, it effortlessly penetrated the barriers, slicing through them as if they were mere paper.

Riding atop a fifty-meter-tall giant plant, Sein was visibly taken aback by the sudden assault.

The chaos on the battlefield indeed made it a breeding ground for unforeseen incidents.

Sein had assumed that he was an unnoticeable existence on the battlefield since he was riding atop a fifty-meter-tall plant creature.

Yet, Sein’s actions on the battlefield, particularly within a thousand-meter radius, were remarkably noticeable, even outshining the Rank Two mages near him. It was no surprise he attracted attention.

As an alchemist, Sein was well-equipped with various magic equipment.

Upon the shattering of his two magic shields, he swiftly conjured multiple elemental shields around himself.

Although these shields were not of the highest grade, their sheer number provided significant protection. These were life-saving magic items Sein had crafted during his free time after he had been promoted to a Rank One mage.

The experience Sein gained as a black mage taught him that one could never have too many magic shields. Moreover, he knew that even if he could not use them in the future, he could always sell them and make a good profit.

The swift emergence of these elemental shields afforded Sein a critical two-second reprieve, enabling him to retaliate with his metal magic rod.

Under the command of his mental focus, three metallic disks positioned themselves defensively before him, while a gleaming arrow of elemental energy, launched from the staff, hurtled toward the origin of the green energy beam.

Clang!

The ear-piercing sound of metal clashing assaulted Sein’s ears, and the sheer force of the violent impact sent him tumbling off the giant plant creature’s shoulder.

Blood trickled from his lips.

Fortunately, the energy beam had lost its momentum, sparing him from grave harm.

Nonetheless, one of his metallic discs was now severely damaged and rendered completely useless.

Clutching his aching chest, Sein managed to regain his balance in mid-air and turned his attention toward the source of the attack.

Gazing across the chaotic battlefield, he noticed a unique pink mecha standing nearly ten meters tall.