Chapter 197: The Beginning of the Battle of the World’s Two Most Powerful Mages and the Terrifying Sneak Attack
Meanwhile, in the Desert of Chaos, the battle between the Demon Race and humanity has been intensifying since it began a few hours earlier.
Both sides, equally driven by fierce determination, were locked in a deadly struggle, resulting in heavy casualties for both armies.
Cavalry from both races clashed ferociously, supported by infantry who protected the mages and archers at the rear.
“Attack those demons! Never give up!”
“Kill them! We are invincible in this battle!”
“Hahaha! Do you think you guys can defeat us so easily? Too arrogant!”
“Demon Army, stand your ground! We will triumph over humanity for the glory of our Demon Emperor!”
Various exclamations from both forces echoed across the battlefield, escalating the hostility and tension.
Meanwhile, two hundred meters away from the main battlefield, two extraordinarily beautiful women faced each other, their expressions filled with palpable hostility.
These women were none other than Lilith, the second Demon General and one of the strongest mages of the Demon Race, and Rain Violet, the Great Mage of Mankind, renowned for her extraordinary genius.
At this moment, these two formidable women stood alert, their vigilance unmistakable as they locked eyes.
“I didn’t expect to face the Sovereign Mage of the Demon Race in this war,” Rain remarked indifferently, gripping her Magic Staff of Calamity in her right hand. “It seems the Demon Race is truly putting forth their full strength, aren’t they?”
Lilith, holding the Magic Staff of Eternal Frost in her left hand, smiled coldly and replied, “How could we not give our all in this war? Isn’t that right, Great Mage Rain Violet?” Her tone was nonchalant, yet tinged with a hint of amusement.
Rain’s eyes widened slightly at Lilith’s mention of her name, piquing her curiosity.
“Do you know me?” Rain asked flatly, though she couldn’t hide the surprise in her eyes.
Lilith smiled and nodded slightly as she replied, “Of course I know you. You are Rain Violet, one of mankind’s two great mages, renowned for your genius. You attained the level of Great Mage at just eighteen.”
“Furthermore, your talent in alchemy rivals your prowess in magic, making you the most outstanding young alchemist in the history of the Elysium Holy Empire—not just in the empire, but in the entire history of mankind.”
As Rain listened to Lilith’s detailed knowledge of her, her expression remained nonchalant, but the surprise in her eyes was unmistakable. This realization made her instinctively raise her guard against Lilith.
“It seems like you know me very well,” Rain said, her tone nonchalant but laced with killing intent.
Confronting an adversary who knew her so well was troubling, especially since she knew nothing about them herself.
Moreover, she couldn’t be certain how much more this woman knew about her abilities, making it imperative that she never let her guard down.
Noticing Rain’s increased vigilance, Lilith smiled faintly but said nothing further.
Heightening Rain’s guard was a deliberate part of her plan. After all, someone who was overly vigilant was more prone to mistakes and predictability compared to someone who appeared relaxed and calm.
“By the way, I haven’t introduced myself yet, have I?” Lilith inquired with a faint smile. “My name is Lilith Crimson, the second Demon General of the Demon race and one of the three Sovereign Mages, known as the ‘Ice Magician of the North.'”
As Rain heard this, the calmness on her face shattered, and her eyes widened in astonishment.
“Lilith Crimson? The second Demon General? Are you…” Before Rain could finish her sentence, a sudden puddle of ice appeared under her feet, spreading for a hundred meters, rendering her unable to move.
Simultaneously, hundreds of razor-sharp ice crystals suddenly emerged from below and viciously pierced Rain’s body. Her entire body was riddled with holes, with blood pouring from her wounds, making her appearance grotesque.
Rain’s eyes widened as she surveyed the gaping wounds inflicted by Lilith’s attack, blood continuously flowing from the corners of her mouth.
“How could this be?” Rain muttered, disbelief etched across her face as she stared at Lilith in horror.
As a Great Mage, she should have been able to detect the magic attack Lilith was launching. However, it was so well hidden that she didn’t even notice it!
Meanwhile, Lilith merely smiled indifferently, tightening her grip on her right palm.
“Freeze!” she exclaimed, her tone cold and detached.
*Buzz!*
Immediately, the ice beneath Rain’s feet began to rise, freezing her feet before gradually spreading upward and encasing her entire body, turning her into an ice sculpture.
Lilith sighed in relief, a thin sheen of cold sweat dampening her forehead and robe.
“I didn’t expect Rain to fall into my trap so easily,” Lilith muttered as she wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, staring at Rain’s ice sculpture with an indifferent gaze.
Her ability to launch such an effective attack stemmed from her meticulous preparations. Earlier, she had discreetly planted high-level magic under Rain’s feet during their conversation, without Rain noticing.
However, she knew that this plan had a low chance of success because Rain, as the Great Mage of Humanity, would likely sense the fluctuation of magic if it was activated.
Hence, she provoked Rain earlier to keep her on her toes, distracting her from the trap waiting for her.
Coming out of her reverie, Lilith glanced once more at the Rain statue and was about to turn to attack the human army when she was suddenly stopped by a familiar voice behind her.
“Lilith Crimson, huh? You are indeed clever and ingenious. Even I almost fell into your trap.”
Upon hearing that voice, Lilith froze in place, and her alertness heightened instantly.
Quickly turning around, Lilith saw Rain, unharmed, floating in the sky just above the ice sculpture of herself.
Horror flashed across Lilith’s beautiful, charming face as she witnessed this scene.
“What!? You survived my attack? How is that possible?” Lilith asked in disbelief, alternating her gaze between Rain in the sky and Rain’s ice sculpture below.
She had been certain that her attack was lethal; there was no way Rain could have survived.
However, how did Rain manage to survive?
As confusion clouded her thoughts, Rain descended from the sky and stood slowly beside her ice sculpture.
“Your plan was indeed brilliant and flawless,” Rain replied flatly, devoid of emotion, before continuing, “However, you overlooked something—I am the most talented mage in the history of mankind. My sensitivity to mana and magic fluctuations is hundreds of times greater than that of an average mage. It’s impossible for you to execute a silent magic attack on me, no matter how covert.”
“Furthermore, I’ve already realized that you’re deliberately provoking me to lower my guard against my surroundings, haven’t I? Your plan is clever, but it’s still lacking.”
Rain snorted in a cold tone as she finished speaking. Having been alongside the world’s most cunning figure, Jim Terra the Four-Eyed Devil, and witnessed the myriad of cunning ways he operates, how could she possibly be deceived by such a cheap trick?
Listening to this, Lilith was momentarily stunned before releasing a small sigh: “It seems I am truly unsuited for such underhanded tactics.”
She had to admit that her proficiency in sneak attacks was lacking, which left her feeling somewhat annoyed.
Shaking her head, her expression turned resolute as she extended her tightly gripped Eternal Frost Magic Staff with her left hand and declared, “Very well, let the true battle commence, Rain Violet!”
*Boom!*
Suddenly, a blue aura, symbolizing Lilith’s immense magic power, erupted from her, chilling the entire area and petrifying the human army within a 200-meter radius into statues.
Not to be outdone, Rain unleashed a purple aura of equal intensity, generating a massive storm that decimated the surrounding Demon army.
They exchanged intense and hostile glances before abruptly vanishing from their positions and reappearing high in the sky, filling the battle area’s sky with the thunderous echoes of their terrifying magical explosions.
***
In the midst of Rain and Lilith’s ongoing battle in the sky, Valen, clad in fiery red armor, unleashed ferocious attacks against the nearby Demon troops.
“Hahahaha! Come at me! All of you!” Valen shouted with exhilaration as holy power continued to erupt from his body.
*Boom!*
“Arghh!”
Each of Valen’s fierce strikes caused massive explosions, instantly obliterating the Demon troops and sending them flying.
“Is this the extent of your demon race’s power? How disappointing!” Valen chuckled, observing the scattered demon troops around him with playful disdain.
He hadn’t anticipated that his standard attacks alone could effortlessly dispatch dozens of ordinary demon soldiers, filling him with excitement.
Glancing at the hundreds of demon race cavalry charging towards him, Valen licked his lips in anticipation, spinning the Soaring Dragon Holy Spear in his right hand before unleashing his holy power. The onslaught reduced the charging cavalry to ashes in an instant.
Witnessing this scene, Valen smiled indifferently, prepared to charge deeper into the battle. Yet he suddenly sensed a terrifying threat approaching him at high speed.
“Not good!” Valen swiftly maneuvered his Soaring Dragon Holy Spear into a defensive position.
*Whoosh!*
*Boom!*
Suddenly, an enormous black, hand-shaped attack materialized from the void and surged toward him with terrifying force, striking him violently.
“Pufft!”
*Boom!*
Caught off guard by the sudden strike, Valen immediately vomited blood and was thrown violently backward, crashing against a desert rock with a thunderous impact.
“Spear Hero!”
The human troops who witnessed the scene were stunned and rushed to Valen’s aid.
“Cough! Cough!” Valen coughed and wheezed as the troops helped him to his feet.
“Damn… Who attacked me?” He demanded grimly, wiping blood from the corner of his lips.
He never expected such a powerful attack to come rushing toward him, filling him with anger!
Upon hearing this, the troops helping him looked at each other, ready to respond, when they were suddenly interrupted by the voice of a middle-aged man.
“Hahaha… It’s impressive that you can withstand my attacks, young man.”
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