Chapter 84

Amidst the close-up view of the brutal slaughter he had orchestrated, Luo Zhengdao paid no heed to the惨重伤亡 the drow elves had suffered. Since crossing over to the new world, he had seen too much death and slaughter, and all kinds of sensory stimuli had numbed him. At this moment, it was the magnificent scene of firelight falling from the sky that made him hum the familiar melody of "Meteor Shower." Indeed, to appreciate a meteor shower, it is easy for a spectator to be satisfied, but if the meteor shower were to hit you, it would be very unfortunate.

The drow elves enduring the bombardment were the most qualified to speak on this point. They must have fully experienced the terrifying destructive power of these beautiful things. After the beautiful firelight fell, explosions occurred one after another on the beach and in the seawater, a man-made spectacle that required the cost of lives to appreciate!

The deafening explosions seemed endless, and this shallow beach seemed to be deeply shaken by this highly destructive force. On the beach a bit further away, explosive points appeared one after another, with brilliant orange light always accompanied by shock waves. The orange and yellow flames that rose in succession were like energy fountains shooting straight into the sky, and the intense heat release even made the air in the nearby area abnormally scorching. The sailors of the Yangwei were stung by the scorching sea breeze, as if they were in the legendary hell that burned with sulfur forever.

"Ah! Damn humans, may the light shine upon you. At any cost, annihilate the enemy, this is the will of the Spider Queen, attack!"

The drow matron leading this ambush survived thanks to a few expensive magical items. When she saw the dead and wounded slave soldiers and the drow elves responsible for overseeing the battle, even if she didn't care how many commoners died, she was still furious. She lost her composure and cursed loudly.

Due to the miserable food production in the Underdark, the drow population was far from sufficient to support a standing army. On the battlefield, they mainly relied on slave soldiers and summoned creatures to serve as cannon fodder.

Just as the battle situation was about to change, Luo Zhengdao suddenly unleashed the super-magic technique "Flame Sparrow Impact." This move was a map-clearing skill, with a large coverage area and strong destructive power, comparable to the fire support tactics of the old world.

Whether it was the cheap cannon fodder fighting on the front lines or the drow overseers hiding in the relatively safe rear, when faced with the indiscriminate aerial bombardment, they felt equally helpless. Even though the damage from a single Flame Sparrow explosion was limited, it still caused unprecedented casualties among the drow. At this point, only about two hundred drow were still able to fight, meaning that more than four-fifths of the drow on the battlefield had become victims of Luo Zhengdao's powerful attack or were severely injured and unable to continue.

The drow were a proud and arrogant race, and they could not accept such a heavy loss at the hands of Luo Zhengdao, especially since this mission was carried out under the will of the Spider Queen. Even if the drow matron wanted to end it, she would have to ask the Spider Queen first.

With the order to annihilate Luo Zhengdao at any cost, the surviving drow experts raised their magic shields and launched a wave of desperate attacks on the Yangwei.

"Judgment of Lolth!"

"Wrath of Lolth!"

"Cloud of Darkness!"

The strength and cruelty of this enemy aroused the drow's savage nature. Compared to dying in battle, the drow feared the Spider Queen's punishment even more, which was a much more severe consequence than death.

Subsequently, the female drow priestesses who survived the wave of Flame Sparrow explosions began to target their severely injured comrades, activating the "Wrath of Lolth" sacrifice skill. They mercilessly sacrificed these unfortunate drow, summoning a large number of shadow spiders to join the battle. These eight-legged creatures had formidable biting power, and their suicidal frenzied attacks easily breached the first line of defense formed by Luo Zhengdao's summoned creatures. When the drow elite rapidly advanced to the shallow beach where the Yangwei was stranded, the atmosphere on the ship's deck became extremely tense.

No matter how much Luo Zhengdao appeared to be a kind and honest old man in everyday life, rarely getting into disputes and maintaining a gentle demeanor, he was not a pushover. He had principles and limits that others could not violate.

The premise of being kind to others is not to provoke them. As the saying goes, an old house burns faster, and once a gentle person loses their temper, they become a fierce demon. Luo Zhengdao's principle was to show mercy but not to act, and once he acted, he showed no mercy. If he started, he would finish it all. When he chose to act, he used all his lethal moves without mercy, as if possessed by another personality. In this regard, he was very similar to the famous skullcrusher Gajuma from the old world, who never barked before biting.

"Summon, Abyssal Manta!"

In response, the five-star magic card in Luo Zhengdao's palm shattered into a blue-white mist that dissipated into the air. The torment of the Wasteland Curse was a daily occurrence for him, and each time it flared up, it was a life-and-death struggle. At least there was a buffer in between. If the drow elves reached him, he would likely become another rookie magic card user on the Spider Queen's list of sacrifices.

After completing the summoning, Luo Zhengdao didn't even have time to catch his breath. He took out another magic card and shouted:

"Activate, Hexagram Array!"

A bright blue light shone over the murky seawater, and the dark sky and deep sea seemed to merge. Luo Zhengdao pointed at the Abyssal Manta waiting to attack, and the giant creature immediately let out a terrifying roar and charged forward like a heavy tank. It led its minions into a fierce battle with the drow. The giant monster, with its slimy tentacles, fought with a group of drow women dressed in revealing outfits. The scene reminded Luo Zhengdao of the tentacle rape content hidden in the D drive of his old computer, a nostalgic specialty of the old world!

The brief distraction did not affect Luo Zhengdao's combat. He quickly refocused on the battlefield. With the Abyssal Manta as the main tank, he felt more at ease and could consider other issues.

After using magic cards consecutively, Luo Zhengdao felt a slight headache. He held his forehead and asked the boatswain:

"Zola, why are the drow elves attacking the Yangwei?"

The boatswain's face showed unmistakable disgust. He spat and said angrily:

"It must be the Spider Queen's order. Raiding the surface world doesn't require tackling hard targets. We're not easy prey, and they shouldn't have attacked us if they weren't crazy."

Hearing Zola's explanation, Luo Zhengdao looked at the battlefield and Zola's black face, which was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and said:

"You mean the Spider Queen is interested in the Yangwei? What about us is worth her attention?"

A malicious smile with a hidden meaning appeared on the boatswain's face. He glanced at Luo Zhengdao and said:

"Yes, Captain, I think She is interested in you!"

"Hehehe, I have no interest in old women."

Luo Zhengdao deliberately misinterpreted Zola's words, and his smile was rather unnatural, as if he was hiding something. As a穿越者 and a magic card user, both of these secret identities, if exposed, could make him a target in the new world. Perhaps the Spider Queen's interest was a coincidence, or there might be other unknown factors. However, Luo Zhengdao had only one life, and he couldn't rely on luck for his safety. He needed to take action!

Although the gods of the new world found it difficult to directly interfere with the material world, it didn't mean they couldn't come down. If they risked being killed by a saint, they could still directly attack Luo Zhengdao. He urgently needed a reasonable explanation for his special abilities, otherwise the consequences would be dire!

Under the threat of the Wasteland Curse, Luo Zhengdao was not concerned about long-term risks; he first needed to deal with the immediate trouble. Compared to the almost unsolvable Wasteland Curse, the drow elves were just a minor threat. However, if they seized the opportunity, they could still kill him. The drow's desperate charge was close enough to be hit by even the clumsiest archers. If he wasn't careful, he would become a fresh porcupine. Was this threat small?

Boatswain Zola knew the capabilities of his relatives well. He pointed his curved sword at the shore and shouted:

"Grenadiers, prepare to attack!"

The pirates, who had been overshadowed by Luo Zhengdao's Flame Sparrow summoning, were now ready to launch their conventional attacks. They held spherical stone hand grenades inside the ship's bulwark.

These hand grenades had a hollow structure filled with stone pine spores, with a wax coating to prevent water and moisture. The ends of the leather ropes, which were tied in a complex manner, were left longer to assist in throwing. Although the weapon was crudely made and heavy, each one weighed at least five to six kilograms, but this also made its explosive power extremely powerful. The main drawback was how to accurately throw the hand grenade outside the kill radius after lighting the fuse, a task not easily accomplished by ordinary people. Only those with exceptional strength and good training could serve as grenadiers. Therefore, in the new world's armies, grenadiers were the most elite and powerful soldiers.

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The boatswain Zola, who knew the capabilities of his relatives, pointed his curved sword at the shore and shouted:

"Grenadiers, prepare to attack!"

The pirates, who had been overshadowed by Luo Zhengdao's Flame Sparrow summoning, were now ready to launch their conventional attacks. They held spherical stone hand grenades inside the ship's bulwark.

These hand grenades had a hollow structure filled with stone pine spores, with a wax coating to prevent water and moisture. The ends of the leather ropes, which were tied in a complex manner, were left longer to assist in throwing. Although the weapon was crudely made and heavy, each one weighed at least five to six kilograms, but this also made its explosive power extremely powerful. The main drawback was how to accurately throw the hand grenade outside the kill radius after lighting the fuse, a task not easily accomplished by ordinary people. Only those with exceptional strength and good training could serve as grenadiers. Therefore, in the new world's armies, grenadiers were the most elite and powerful soldiers.