Chapter 206 The Villain Lady Arrives 34
As the battle deepened, the air in the valley seemed to freeze, and every breath was accompanied by heavy panting and the roar of the monster. Orlando stood at the forefront of the team, his eyes were full of determination and wisdom. He knew that brute force alone could not defeat the beast king, and the best strategy was to outsmart it.
"Luna, continue to use your ice magic to restrain it. Alice, you are responsible for healing. Third Prince and Tariq, you are responsible for protecting our flanks and preventing the Beast King from attacking." Orlando quickly assigned the tasks. Every word was clear and powerful, and there was no room for doubt.
Hearing this, Luna quickly formed seals with her hands, and ice-blue light flowed out from her fingertips, turning into ice cones and ice walls, constantly blocking the beast king's attack and slowing it down. Her face was pale, and beads of sweat oozed from her forehead, but her eyes were extremely firm, as if she was doing her best to protect this land and the people she cherished.
Tariq was lithe, moving around the Beast King like a ghost, his dagger gleaming coldly in the moonlight, and every attack was precise and deadly. He observed every move of the Beast King, looking for the fatal flaw.
Suddenly, he discovered that the Beast King's hind legs seemed a little stiff, and every time it made a large movement, there would be a momentary pause.
"Found it!" Tariq was delighted, but he did not act immediately. Instead, he signaled Orlando and others to get ready with his eyes.
Orlando immediately understood what Tariq meant. He quickly adjusted his tactics and directed everyone to focus on attacking the Beast King's hind legs.
Seeing this, the Third Prince and Luna immediately adjusted their positions. They attacked the Beast King from both sides, one on the left and one on the right, to attract its attention. Alice increased the output of ice magic, trapping the Beast King firmly in a cage made of ice cones and ice walls.
At this moment, Tariq seized the opportunity, flashed, and rushed towards the Beast King's hind legs like an arrow.
His dagger drew a silver track in the air, and with a sound of breaking through the air, it pierced the vitals of the Beast King. With a "puff", the dagger deeply penetrated the Beast King's hind legs, and blood gushed out, staining Tariq's clothes red.
The beast king let out a deafening roar, and its huge body trembled violently, trying to break free. But it was too late, and the attacks of the crowd surged like a tide, constantly weakening its strength. Finally, after a shrill wail, the beast king's huge body fell to the ground with a bang, splashing a cloud of dust.
The battle was over, and the valley was calm again, but the air was still filled with a strong smell of blood. Everyone looked at the beast king lying on the ground, feeling both the joy of victory and the sadness of the loss of life. They knew that the victory of this battle was the result of their unity, cooperation and joint efforts.
At this moment, they noticed that the light on the altar began to fade gradually, and finally disappeared. The blood on the ground seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, slowly gathering towards the altar. The moment the blood touched the altar, it seemed to be swallowed up and disappeared without a trace.
"What's going on?" Alice asked in surprise, her eyes full of confusion.
"It seems that there seems to be some connection between this altar and these magical beasts." Orlando said after pondering for a moment, "Perhaps, these magical beasts appeared to protect this altar, and their blood is the key to unlocking the altar."
"Open the altar? What will be inside?" asked the third prince curiously.
"I don't know." Orlando shook his head. "But now that we have come this far, there is no reason to turn back. Whatever secrets are hidden in the altar, we must face them."
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. They knew that this adventure was not over yet, and the real challenge might have just begun.
So they walked towards the altar carefully. As they got closer, they found that the altar was engraved with complex runes and patterns. These runes flickered with a faint light, as if telling an ancient story.
"These runes... I seem to have seen them somewhere." Luna said suddenly, with a thoughtful gleam in her eyes.
"Have you seen it?" Orlando asked in surprise.
"Yes, similar runes were mentioned in my family's ancient books." Luna explained, "These runes represent an ancient magic circle that is said to be able to open a portal to another world."
"Another world?" The third prince's eyes widened in surprise. "You mean, there is another world under this altar?"
"It's possible." Orlando said in a deep voice, "But we can't be sure yet. However, since we have come this far, we must find out the truth."
All around, people who had relaxed a little after dealing with the Beast King gathered together again because of the secret of the altar, forming several distinct camps.
The Shadow Mages of the Shadow Temple, wearing black robes, have greed and anxiety in their eyes; the members of the Iron Blood Mercenary Group, with their unique coldness and vigilance, look around to ensure that their own interests are not violated;
Those scattered people were both curious and nervous, and were discussing the possible changes that were about to happen.
"Miss Luna, since you know the meaning of these runes, you should share this knowledge with us." The leader of the Shadow Temple, an old man with a sinister face, had a low and powerful voice, and his words revealed unquestionable authority.
Upon hearing this, Alice frowned and clenched her hands into fists. There was both anger and determination in her eyes.
"You people avoided fighting when the Beast King was wreaking havoc, and now you want to get a piece of the pie? Dream on!" Her voice was soft, but it carried a power that should not be underestimated. It was the flame of justice and protection that came from her heart.
"Hmph, little girl, don't refuse a toast and then drink a forfeit." The old man sneered, and the shadow mages around him stepped forward one after another, and an ominous atmosphere filled the air.
However, they seemed unaware that the pure and powerful light magic in Alice's body was quietly surging, ready to meet any possible challenge.
At this moment, Orlando stood up. His tall body was like an insurmountable mountain, protecting Luna, Alice and others behind him.
"Everyone, please calm down." His voice was steady and powerful, instantly attracting everyone's attention. "We are facing an unknown world at this moment, not a fight between each other. No matter what grudges we had before, we should put them aside now and face the upcoming challenges together."
The leader of the Iron Blood Mercenary Group, a burly man with a full beard, laughed twice in a rough manner, breaking the tense atmosphere.
"Orlando is right. Although I like gold coins, I understand the power of unity better. Let's work together to see what treasures are hidden under this altar." Orlando smiled slightly. He knew it was not easy, but at least he had taken the first step.
"Of course, I propose that we each nominate a few representatives to form an exploration team and enter that world. As for the specific distribution method, we can discuss it after the exploration is completed."