Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2711 1489: Cheers in the Depths of the Great Hall (Part 2)

"Tch, it's merely a massive spider beast at its core."

The figure cloaked in pink let out a disdainful snort, ready to press forward with the assault alongside our comrades, yet the events that unfolded next took everyone by complete surprise.

"Hahaha, hahahahaha!"

A chilling and manic cackle boomed across the skies as the demon staggered to its feet and burst into laughter once more.

In an instant, thick black mist enveloped the area around us, and the ominous sounds of corrosion eating away at the energy barrier rang out again.

"This is the identical deadly black mist poison array from earlier within the Giant City, but far more potent now!"

Frank uttered a stifled grunt, his features contorted in agony while he fought to stay upright, his protective energy shield shattering swiftly, draining the color from his face until it was ghostly white.

Within moments, not only Frank but also Old Gary, Little Jie, and Xiao Jing found themselves in identical dire straits. Just Leo Ray, Sheila, and the pink-hooded individual managed to cling on with great difficulty.

That said, Leo Ray sensed all too well how each movement amid this abrupt deadly black haze felt like wading through quicksand, allowing him scarcely to defend himself, much less launch any strikes.

"This defies belief; such an array demands immense forbidden energy woven together with anguish and torment. Not even the external miasma black fog could serve as kindling—how on earth did this fiend pull it off?"

The pink-hooded person gnawed at their lower lip, their ashen features etched with utter incredulity.

"Master, over there!"

As the group traced the direction of Sheila's pointing finger, the full reality at last came into sharp focus.

The demon's eight enormous limbs dissolved into swirling black vapor, while its eerie and bone-chilling guffaws reverberated overhead: "You insignificant insects, I'll drag you all down with me even in death!"

"So that's the vile entity's scheme—using its own body as bait to summon these fatal poison clouds."

Hearing the creature's deranged howls, the pink-hooded person's complexion grew even more ashen, their offensive capabilities utterly gone and mobility reduced to a crawl. Turning toward Leo Ray, they asked, "Human youth, what's our next move?"

"This setup wasn't hastily conjured by them; they merely triggered what was already in place."

Leo Ray gave a nod to the others and explained, "If my guess holds, the core of this array mirrors the previous one, most likely positioned beyond the grand hall. With the array now ignited, venturing outside ought to reveal some hint, wouldn't it?"

He went on, "Besides, this demon's arrogance knows no bounds, so it'd hardly tamper with the array's heart. Provided we muster sufficient might, shattering it should be within reach."

"Even granting that, we're all pinned down in here at the moment; how exactly do we disrupt the array from beyond these walls?"

Anxiety gripped the pink-hooded person as they eyed the Stone Spirits encircling Leo Ray, each one debilitated much like the rest and immobilized by the dense toxic black shroud.

"Remember, this fight isn't ours alone—they're en route as well."

Confidence unwavering, Leo Ray directed a nod at the pink-hooded figure.

True to his words, scarcely had Leo Ray spoken when thunderous explosions of energy erupted outside the hall, whipping up fierce gales and summoning swirling clouds within.

Right on cue, the demon's face warped into a savage snarl, and it unleashed a shrill wail as though its appendage had been crushed, prompting the deadly black haze to scatter in haste.

"Your Majesty of the Humans, we've arrived!"

Swift silhouettes radiating immense power dashed through the hall's doorway, spearheaded by Loris and Sina, flanked by a contingent of our loyal followers.

"Human youth, you foresaw every bit of this!"

Witnessing the arrival, a wave of relief washed over the pink-hooded person, their expression alight with thrilled astonishment.

The rest of those gathered exhaled deeply in relief, hastening to merge with the incoming aid.

Soon enough, as the newcomers beheld the colossal and horrifying demon teetering on the brink of defeat, they shot gazes brimming with reverence and respect toward our band.

Few could have foreseen that Your Majesty of the Humans, backed by merely a handful of potent allies, would drive a genuine Seventh Stage demon to such desperation!

"Apologies, Your Majesty; we fell for a deception earlier, which held us back considerably."

Though taken aback, Loris appeared sheepish as he addressed Leo Ray, adding, "Your guidance made it possible for us to rush in and bolster your efforts."

"Absolutely, just prior to breaching the hall, we obliterated a concealed array core, in hopes it might aid Your Majesty!"

Sina bobbed her head vigorously in Leo Ray's direction.

Furthermore, upon detecting that Leo Ray's aura now eclipsed her own, the Desert Leader's striking eyes gleamed, directing a gaze laced with unspoken sentiments his way.

"Everyone, chit-chat can wait; it's time to wrap this up for good."

Leo Ray's gaze sharpened as he thrust his longsword toward the demon, which still strained to rally its fading vigor. By this point, numerous Tier 6 powerhouses from our ranks had encircled the foe.

"Your Majesty's commands shall be obeyed!"

Without a moment's pause, the duo commanders marshaled the elite warriors into the fray at Leo Ray's behest.

Now bolstered by hundreds of Tier 6 powerhouses, the brilliant barrage proved unstoppable, and though the demon thrashed and bellowed in fury, it succumbed amid its profanities, toppling with a thunderous boom and crumbling to dust beneath our relentless onslaught.

At once, triumphant shouts filled the entire chamber.

Having navigated thorns and perils aplenty, guided by Your Majesty's unyielding command, we at last seized triumph in this clash. Beyond slaying the demon overlord, we seized every last witch demon in our grasp!

Concerning the stray witch demons beyond the city's bounds, the Broken Valley Alliance's commanders have long quelled them, rendering them harmless.

The elite from the Broken Valley Alliance, under Old Gary's lead, stood with quivering frames, clearly swept up in profound sentiment.

After endless trying years, despite their altered guise, they had at long last settled their ancient vendetta!

"Long live Your Majesty of the Humans! Long live Your Majesty of the Humans!"

With the unending roars of jubilation ringing in his ears, Leo Ray lifted his hand just a touch, gesturing for silence among the throng.

"Comrades, our presence here today owes everything to the bravery and dedication each of you has shown. Amidst such perils, you pressed onward without falter; it is you who merit the greatest acclaim."

Leo Ray's words resounded through the hall, and then he seized Old Gary's bony grip, drawing the deeply moved elder leader before the assembly, pressing on, "In particular, the warriors of the Broken Valley Alliance—your valor and triumphs shall endure in memory forever!"

As Leo Ray's declaration landed, the hall buzzed anew, though now the accolades flowed freely toward the Broken Valley Alliance's champions, stirring Old Gary and his kin to even greater emotion.

After all, their skeletal forms evoked the Dead Spirits, yet our allies harbored no bias, gripping their osseous limbs with firm solidarity.

Surveying the exuberant masses nearby, a subtle shadow crossed Leo Ray's eyes.

Moments ago, he had uncovered Shuert and the others' grim destiny, and in his haste toward the demon, he failed to sever the vital link binding it to him—the outcome spoke for itself.

"The Treant guardians stood by my side until the end, and I won't abandon them to eternal slumber as trees, least of all Shuert, whose deeds warrant recognition."

Leo Ray balled his hand into a fist, musing on Shuert's utterance back in the treant woods.

Should the woodland's vitality rebound, they might yet bud and rouse once more.

"Of course—perhaps aid lies within reach!"

Leo Ray's eyes lit up, clearly struck by a fresh realization.