All the players in the server watched as the battle in the City of Sin unfolded on livestream. Tens of thousands of flying mounts from both great powers were converging here.
Though for the most part they watched in awe, there was also a trace of concern as to which side would come out on top. Every single one of them, even the solo players, would be impacted to some extent by the outcome of this war.
In the sky above the City of Sin, Asskickers United was fighting bravely against the forces of Angel Corps. The tide of battle was slowing going in their favour, as they had fewer casualties, a powerful Rank 9 Darkwing Dragonâwho had already killed over 60 enemy flying mountsâleading the vanguard, and the Spectre Dragon lending its support from the sidelines.
Before Fallen Angel could team up with Asskickers United, they were intercepted by the joint forces of the Century Financial Group and Pantheon. Even though the enemy possessed superior numbers, most of those were low rank flying mounts.
With different guilds fighting in different locations, each battle evolving in a different direction, it became impossible for the spectators on the ground to tell who was who. That said, the spectacular aerial battles left their hearts racing with excitement.
A giant ball of flames ignited in the sky, dyeing the horizon crimson. Several nearby flying mounts were instantly burned to death, mournful cries ringing out as they plummeted to the ground.
What astonishing flames!
Within these blinding flames flew an enormous phoenix.
âThatâs Yao Yaoâs Immortal Phoenix!â
Feeling the blistering heat sweeping over them, everyone paled.
âThis fire energy is so pure... What a powerful phoenix!â
âOf course! Thatâs a Rank 8 Immortal Phoenix!â
Nie Yan was the sole owner of a Rank 9 flying mount. There were four Rank 8 flying mounts a step below. Two of them belonged to the righteous faction, one of which was Xie Yaoâs. The Evil Faction had the other two, belonging to Fallen Angel and Pantheon.
The battle prowess of a Rank 8 flying mount was astonishing.
Within the ball of flames, the Immortal Phoenix charged forward like a streaking meteor. Any flying mounts that came into contact with it were instantly transformed into ashes. All that remained of the burned Angel Corps flying mounts was their Life Core.
Riding atop the head of his Silverwing Dragon, Soaring Angel had an unsightly expression on his face. Asskickers Unitedâs peak fighting force was simply too strong. There was very little he could do against them.
ăHave the airships arrived yet?ăSoaring Angel coldly asked.
ăReporting in Boss, they have already arrived. Five in total. Theyâre being shielded from view by our flying mounts.ă
ăPass on the message to the Century Financial Group. Tell them to get started. Let Asskickers United and Fallen Angel have a taste of our newly created weapon!ăSoaring Angel coldly smiled.
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Over on the side of Fallen Angel. Warlance led the vanguard as his troops dove right into the ranks of the Century Financial Group and Pantheon. They succeeded in disrupting the enemyâs formation and scattering their forces, but they also suffered some damage in the process.
ăVice-lead! Our right flank is under attack. We canât hold on any longer!ă
ăVice-lead! Our second wing is almost annihilated with only two survivors! Weâve been surrounded!ă
Warlance bravely charged forward, working together with his subordinates to kill dozens of enemy flying mounts. Their killcount quickly reached 1,300. This result was simply astonishing, especially considering many of their kills were high rank flying mounts.
However, the Century Financial Group and Pantheon had too many flying mounts, more than 20,000 in total. Even though most were low rank, they served perfectly as cannon fodder to absorb attacks.
Pantheon and the Century Financial Group outnumbered Fallen Angelâs forces six to one. They had Warlance and his men completely surrounded.
ăBrothers, letâs show these trash our power! We are not so easily provoked!ăWarlanced shouted. He was soaked in blood from head to toe, looking like an enraged asura. His killing intent soared to the heavens.ăGo, Apocalypse Storm!ă
The battle cries of the players from Fallen Angel rang out like thunder. From among their ranks, 300 Thunderwing Bone Hawks gathered together and used Apocalypse Storm. Lightning crackled from their bodies and converged into a sphere in the center of their formation. It continuously grew in size until it was over 200 meters in diameter, shooting out streaks of lightning into the surroundings like a giant tesla coil.
After the sphere fully took shape, Warlance shouted,ăKill!ă
The enormous ball of lightning started moving towards the forces of the Century Financial Group and Pantheon.
ăW-what the hell is that!?ă
ăI-I donât know, but I donât want to be anywhere near it!ă
The flying mounts from the Century Financial Group and Pantheon quickly split apart in a mad attempt to get away from the sphere of lightning. However, the Apocalypse Storm was too fast and quickly closed in on them.
CRACKLE! ZAP! CRACKLE! ZAP! Streaks of lightning drilled into the ranks of the Century Financial Group and Pantheon.
BANG! BANG! BANG! All flying mounts the lightning came into contact with were instantly roasted to death, their bodies giving off smoke as they dropped from the sky.
Nothing survived near the Apocalypse Storm. Soon, more than 400 enemy flying mounts were killed.
ăKill!ă
ăKill!ă
The Apocalypse Storm picked up its speed and dove deeper and deeper into the enemy ranks. The flying mounts from the Century Financial Group and Pantheon fled away in a panic.
ăDonât go near that lightning ball!ă
ăGet out of the way!ă
âWeaklings from the Century Financial Group and Pantheon, Iâll let you thoroughly experience the might of our Apocalypse Storm! Brothers, kill!â Warlanced bellowed out with a hearty laugh. Several hundred more Thunderwing Bone Hawks joined the formation, powering the sphere to almost double its current size. Its surface transformed from white to blue, making it resemble a giant blazing star.
Nie Yan and his team of 30 noticed the forces of the Century Financial Group and Pantheon being routed.
ăWhatâs going on over there?ăBladelight asked.
ăDamn, those guys from Fallen Angel really are something! Look at that ball of lightning!ăUndying Scoundrel exclaimed in admiration. He had joined back up with everyone shortly after Nie Yan revealed his Rank 9 Darkwing Dragon.
They glanced at each other. If they were to meet with such an attack, they would probably also suffer a heavy loss.
In the blink of an eye, the Apocalypse Storm killed 1,000 enemy flying mounts.
âThatâs Apocalypse Storm. To get one to that size, I estimate you will need at least 600 Rank 6 lightning attribute flying mounts.â
Nie Yan faintly smiled. As ruler of the Undead Empire, there was no way Fallen Angel wouldnât have some aces up their sleeves. This Apocalypse Storm was probably one of them. The might of the attack was truly astonishing. He was glad Asskickers United wasnât on the receiving side of it.
ăWe canât let Fallen Angel show us up! Time to kill!!ăSmoke Stub shouted!
ăKill!ă
ăKill!ă
Asskickers Unitedâs aerial forces launched another fierce assault.
Nie Yan had received word that the 300 Kamikaze Drakes had arrived in the City of Sin. They were hidden from view, ready to move out at his command. He narrowed his eyes. After shaving away a bit more of the enemyâs strength, he would deal them a fatal blow.
ăNie Yan, how are you planning to use the Kamikaze Drakes?ăSmoke Stub asked. He was one of the scarce few who were privy to their existence.
ăDonât worry. Angel Corps and the Century Financial Group have at least 30,000 flying mounts on the way here. Iâm just waiting for them, so we can wipe them all out together!ăNie Yan said. Like this, the enemy would be like birds with their wings clipped.
ăWe have 45,000 flying mounts rushing over. Combined with what we have here already, that also makes 50,000. Even if we donât use the Kamikaze Drakes, Iâm sure we can sweep through them!ăNatural Fiend said.
ăYouâre probably right. We wonât lose if we go toe-toe with them, but weâll also suffer heavy losses. Itâs better to use the Kamikaze Drakes, then clean up the survivors!ă
Nie Yan chuckled.ăAngel Corps and the Century Financial Group probably have some hidden aces as well. We wonât use the Kamikaze Drakes for now. Letâs focus on the battle!ă
While Nie Yan and the others were chatting, the reinforcements from both sides started entering the City of Sin. The scope of the battle ballooned as two armies nearly 50,000 strong clashed in the air.
ăLook! More troops are arriving!ă
ăDamn, Iâve never seen so many flying mounts!ă
The players on the ground gawked at the sight of nearly 100,000 flying mounts, their hearts palpitating with a mixture of fear and excitement. This many flying mounts was enough to completely blot out the sky over the City of Sin.
So this was the rallying power of two superpowers! So breathtaking!
Most ordinary guilds would be proud to have 100 flying mounts, but these two clashing powers had rallied 1,000 times that number! A lightless sky over a dark landscape, what a truly apt description!
Nie Yan had the Darkwing Dragon fly toward the 40,000 flying mounts that came as reinforcements. One man and his dragon instantly attracted everyoneâs attention.
ăBoss!ă
ăThe boss is here!ă
The reinforcements broke out into cheers.
Seeing these troops stretching out as far as the eye could see, Bladelight, Smoke Stub, and the rest, even Nie Yan himself, felt their hearts stirring with emotion. With this kind of army, they could conquer everything and anything in their way!