Mystic Calling：Stone of Glory-Chapter 93: New Crisis

"Yes, Master..."

Seraphina nodded, turning her gaze toward Elynn. "Elynn, what’s our strategy for this fight?"

"We can’t let him unleash his innate skill—Inferno Flames..." Elynn frowned slightly, then turned to Cicero. "Prince Cicero, you need to evolve into your adult form as soon as possible!"

"Roar!"

Cicero immediately nodded, his expression serious and determined—completely unlike his usual slacker self.

"Princess Seraphina, that Tier 10 Inferno Pit Lord hero—Balzareth—is yours to handle! You must keep his magic under control. If he manages to cast his spells, we’ll suffer heavy losses..." Elynn continued urgently.

The enemy hero’s innate skill—Inferno Flames—was a devastating area-of-effect spell.

Not only was it powerful, but it was also significantly boosted by his strength and intelligence attributes.

In other words, if Inferno Flames was successfully unleashed, it would cause catastrophic damage on par with Venomous Dragon Breath or Divine Storm, devastating their Emerald Castle forces.

In comparison, engaging in close combat was actually safer and would minimize their losses.

"Don’t worry, I’ve got this!"

Seraphina nodded, her icy gaze locking onto the massive Tier 10 Inferno Pit Lord, Balzareth. "If he manages to cast even half a spell in front of me, I’ll personally dig my own grave!"

"Good..." Elynn nodded approvingly.

She then turned sharply toward the Emerald Castle army, her voice ringing out clearly and confidently. "All units, listen up!"

"Unicorn units, you’re leading the charge! Moon Doe and Sun Deer units, focus your innate skills—Blessing of Luna and Blessing of Sol—onto a single Tier 11 Unicorn! Don’t spread them out."

"Tier 6 Vestal units, heal the Unicorns with everything you’ve got!"

"Wyvern Monarchs, Elven Pegasus Knights, Thunderbirds—all flying units, concentrate your firepower on the enemy’s Tier 10 Inferno Pit Lord! Take him down immediately!"

"Cyclops King units, create narrow choke points wherever possible. Trap the enemy forces inside or block them out!"

"Princess Elyra, hold onto your AoE magic for now! Wait for my signal before unleashing it!"

"As for you, Prince Cicero, you’re free to act as you see fit..."

Shing!

With that, Elynn drew her sword dramatically, raising it high.

"Now, for the glory of Emerald Castle—charge!"

"As you command!"

"For Emerald Castle! For our Master’s honor!"

"Roar! Roar! Roar!"

Boom!

The moment Elynn finished giving her orders, Seraphina immediately took the lead. Launching herself into the sky, she transformed into a mighty dragon, surging forward with terrifying momentum toward the Inferno Pit Lord hero, Balzareth!

"A Green Dragon—and a Green Dragon hero at that?!"

The Inferno Pit Lord hero, Balzareth, stared in disbelief, his expression twisting into shock and panic.

But before he could react further, Seraphina was already upon him!

Crunch!

With a sickening sound, Seraphina’s massive jaws sank deep into Balzareth’s neck.

Boom!

The sheer force of her charge slammed into Balzareth, sending his massive, lumbering body crashing violently to the ground like a cannonball.

The earth shook violently beneath the Doom Mountains, as if an earthquake had erupted.

Blood gushed uncontrollably from Balzareth’s neck, spraying out like a crimson fountain, staining the sulfurous, magma-covered ground bright red.

With just this single strike, Seraphina had inflicted massive damage on the Inferno Pit Lord hero, Balzareth.

Her terrifying strength was clear for all to see!

Yet, as a creature synonymous with brutality and bloodlust, Balzareth—a hero of the Inferno faction—was now utterly enraged by the pain and humiliation.

"You damned reptile! The great Balzareth will tear you limb from limb and shred your soul into pieces!"

"Raaaargh!" he roared furiously, eyes blazing red, his entire body engulfed in raging Inferno Flames. Terrifying fire magic rapidly gathered around him, clearly preparing to unleash his devastating AoE spell—Inferno Flames!

But how could Seraphina possibly let him succeed?

"Not on my watch!"

Boom!

With a fierce roar, Seraphina slammed into Balzareth like a dark meteor, mercilessly interrupting his spellcasting.

She relentlessly tore at him with razor-sharp claws, bit down savagely with her fangs, and battered him with powerful sweeps of her dragon wings. The mighty Level 56 SSS-ranked Epic hero Balzareth was reduced to nothing more than a punching bag under her brutal assault!

"Aaargh! Damn you! Let go of me!" Balzareth roared desperately, struggling to break free from Seraphina’s relentless attacks.

But it was futile.

Despite his higher level, Balzareth was fundamentally a mage hero. A god-tier mage going toe-to-toe with a god-tier warrior? It was a tragedy waiting to happen. His melee capabilities were completely outmatched by a warrior powerhouse like Seraphina.

Not to mention the vast difference between an Epic-ranked hero and a Crimson Ultimate-ranked hero.

The overwhelming gap between a Tier 13 unit hero and a Tier 10 unit hero.

Tier suppression!

In the world of "Glory Lords X," this was the most terrifying force imaginable. So terrifying, in fact, that even a Level 56 hero like Balzareth stood no chance against the Level 17 Seraphina!

If this continued, Balzareth knew clearly that within ten or twenty minutes at most, he’d be slaughtered by Seraphina right here, losing his life entirely!

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"ROOOAAARR!"

Realizing things had gone terribly wrong, Balzareth immediately let out a deafening call!

In an instant, the mountains and valleys were swarming with massive creatures—countless Tier 8 Two-Horned Demon Kings, Tier 9 Inferno Pit Fiends, and Tier 10 Inferno Pit Lords surged forward fearlessly, charging toward Seraphina in wave after relentless wave!

"Get the hell out of my way!" Seraphina roared furiously.

She raised her hand, and instantly, the Level 3 Strategic Artifact—Hellcrusher Maul—appeared in her grip. Channeling her Draconic Force, the weapon transformed into a terrifying dragon claw, shimmering with dark emerald and violet-gold hues. She swung it fiercely forward!

BOOM!

A single strike unleashed a hurricane-force blast, shaking the earth violently and sending blood splattering everywhere!

Dozens of Infernal Legion demons vanished instantly, obliterated without a trace!

"ROOAAARR!"

"GRRAAAHH!"

"RAAAHH!"

Yet, the Infernal Legions knew no fear. Driven by bloodlust and darkness, they charged forward relentlessly. For every wave she destroyed, another immediately surged forward to replace it. Even Seraphina felt a chill run down her spine, frustration and anxiety creeping into her heart at the horrifying sight.

At that very moment, Elynn’s eyes sharpened with determination. She shouted urgently, "Cyclops King, now!"

"RUMBLE! RUMBLE!"

"ROOOOAAARR!"

As Elynn’s voice echoed, a colossal figure appeared atop the Doom Mountains—a towering Cyclops King emerged, clutching a massive boulder as large as a mountain itself. Without hesitation, he hurled the enormous rock directly into the endless swarm of Infernal Legions rushing toward Seraphina!

BOOM!

The gigantic stone, easily three thousand feet tall, crashed into the ground, instantly reshaping the terrain. A massive chasm opened, swallowing countless Infernal Legions whole, burying them beneath tons of rubble!

RUMBLE!

The impact was so powerful that the Doom Mountains themselves trembled violently, triggering localized earthquakes that inflicted massive casualties on the demonic hordes.

Earth-shattering power!

Terrain-altering might!

This was the terrifying strength of a Tier 12 Royal Unit—the Cyclops King!

WHOOSH!

At that exact moment, a figure shot into the sky, dragon wings unfurling majestically, soaring upward like lightning—it was Cicero!

"ROOOAAARRR!"

Seraphina let out a fierce, earth-shaking dragon roar. Brilliant, dazzling Draconic Force surged from her body, rapidly gathering in her gaping jaws. Her dragon wings snapped open with a powerful whoosh, instantly shifting her into her strongest battle stance!

At the same time, Cicero was also gathering energy in his mouth—an energy that grew stronger, fiercer, and more terrifying by the second!

When the gathered power reached its absolute peak, destruction erupted forth!

BOOM!

Venomous Dragon Breath!

This devastating area-of-effect attack once again revealed its terrifying might. A massive pillar of dark emerald energy, thick as a dragon’s body, blasted through the sky, slamming straight into the deep chasm filled with Infernal Legions!

"SSSSHHHHHH—BOOM!"

The destructive force, combined with its massive area of effect and corrosive venom, exploded violently within the confined terrain, instantly obliterating a huge portion of the Infernal Legions trapped in the pit.

In mere moments, nearly a third of the demons in the chasm were wiped out!

At the same time, Ethan’s quest log began rapidly updating:

"Successfully eliminated Tier 8 Two-Horned Demon Kings: 74/500!"

"Successfully eliminated Tier 9 Inferno Pit Fiends: 28/200!"

"Successfully eliminated Tier 10 Inferno Pit Lords: 11/100!"

"ROOOAAARR!"

Without hesitation, Cicero dove straight into the pit, unleashing a frenzy of destruction!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Suddenly, a massive explosion erupted from deep within the chasm, sending shockwaves of terrifying energy rippling outward in all directions like a tidal wave!

"What the—?" Ethan froze, eyes widening as realization struck him. He quickly looked down toward the pit.

WHOOSH!

A massive, tornado-like storm of emerald-green energy surged skyward, enveloping Cicero at its core and rapidly expanding outward!

In an instant, blinding emerald light burst forth from the chasm, forming a radiant cocoon of energy around Cicero, shielding him completely!

At the same moment, Ethan heard the system notification clearly in his ears:

"Congratulations! Player Valkarion’s Green Dragon hero Cicero has reached Level 15, entering adulthood and beginning evolution!"

"Level 15 already?!" Ethan gasped, excitement surging through him.

"Elynn!" Ethan immediately turned toward Elynn. "Cicero is evolving—make sure nothing disturbs him!"

"Understood!" Elynn nodded firmly, immediately shouting orders to the troops.

"All units, protect Prince Cicero at all costs during his evolution!"

"Princess Elyra, target the chasm with your strongest Divine Storm!"

"Got it!" Elyra nodded eagerly, her eyes blazing with determination.

BOOM!

In an instant, immense magical energy erupted from Elyra’s body as she shifted into her Avatar of Light & Thunder—Form of Light!

"RAAAHHH!" Elyra let out a resonant, divine cry.

BOOM!

Thunder rumbled and holy light surged as Elyra’s magic power rapidly intensified, growing stronger and stronger until it finally exploded outward, raining down upon the Infernal Legions trapped in the chasm!

CRASH! BOOM! CRACK!

This was Elyra’s signature AoE skill—Divine Storm! A devastating storm of holy lightning and radiant energy, covering a massive area and dealing catastrophic damage!

As a god-tier mage, Elyra had perfect control over her magic, precisely targeting enemies while leaving allies unharmed.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

When the Divine Storm crashed down upon the Infernal Legions, the earth shook violently, and countless demons screamed in agony. For Infernal creatures, the power of Light was their natural nemesis, inflicting maximum pain and damage.

After the storm subsided, the chasm was filled with mountains of demon corpses!

At the same moment, Ethan heard three consecutive system notifications:

"Congratulations! Player Valkarion’s hero Elyra has successfully completed part of the final stage of the S-rank storyline quest—Infernal Outpost Battle. Eliminated Tier 8 Two-Horned Demon Kings: 131/500!"

"Congratulations! Player Valkarion’s hero Elyra has successfully completed part of the final stage of the S-rank storyline quest—Infernal Outpost Battle. Eliminated Tier 9 Inferno Pit Fiends: 47/200!"

"Congratulations! Player Valkarion’s Unicorn hero Elyra has reached Level 15, entering adulthood and beginning evolution!"

WHOOSH!

Suddenly, a pure white holy radiance and a fierce bolt of lightning simultaneously appeared beside Elyra, rapidly merging together into a dazzling cocoon of energy, completely enveloping her!

"Elyra reached Level 15 too?!" Ethan exclaimed, thrilled.

But his excitement quickly turned to concern. With both Cicero and Elyra evolving simultaneously, the pressure on the remaining troops would suddenly skyrocket!

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