Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2732 1500: Repulsion and Doubt (Part 2)

Boosted by both the Power of Divine Grace and the Power of the Stars, along with the Silver Moon Power that Stone Spirits typically wield, the three Stone Spirits swiftly finished their Power Activation, channeling even greater strength back to Leo Ray.

Once this unique energy—blending the Power of Divine Grace, Silver Moon Power, and Power of the Stars—flowed into him, Leo Ray promptly distributed it among his own powerful fighters, making the golden glow surrounding them flare up more intensely, clearly granting them the ability to resist the "Corrosion."

In an instant, the strikes from his ready combatants overwhelmed the "Corrosion" forces in front like a tidal wave.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Following a barrage of thunderous blasts, the "Corrosion" close to the fortress walls got nearly wiped out, proving the tactic's impressive success.

Witnessing the results, Leo Ray gave a pleased nod.

Sheila had explained that after the Stone Spirits perform Power Activation, the Stone of God bearer can likewise pass on the anti-"Corrosion" strength to nearby allies.

"Lord Brave is mighty!"

As Leo Ray guided his fighters in unleashing such godly might, Old Book and the garrison troops felt their spirits soar, shouting in delight.

Yet, just as the group started to celebrate, a fresh wave of "Corrosion" rushed in thick and fast, hammering at the already weakened Barrier Wall.

"Thunder Arc Burst!"

Purple energy erupted from Leo Ray as he aimed his magic wand straight at the thickest cluster of "Corrosion."

Everywhere the brilliant thunder struck, the "Corrosion" dissolved into sticky sludge right away, with nearby ones shattering too; as the central hub drawing from three Stone Spirits' might, Leo Ray's prowess against "Corrosion" outshone regular fighters by miles, amplified further by Sheila, making him the standout star of the group.

Meanwhile, the rest of his team's powerhouses, like Moli, managed to destroy "Corrosion" only in their immediate reach, yet their efforts still far exceeded what Old Book and his men could achieve.

His forces included several vital powerhouses, of course: Sarah Shawn, Elusa, Gideon Black, Serena Clark, and Stella Clark.

As Stone of God possessors themselves, these five underlings tapped into Leo Ray's shared Power of Divine Grace to trigger Power Activation for Little Illusion, Yoyo, Dazhuang, Little Star, and Little Moon, bolstering their defenses against "Corrosion" even more.

Even with the "Corrosion"'s savage onslaught, Leo Ray's crew, backed by Old Book and his defenders, drove the invaders away like receding waters, vanishing deep into the Underground Space before long.

"Have we finally repelled them?"

Leo Ray swabbed the sweat off his brow, exhaling deeply in relief.

Truth be told, fending off the terror of "Corrosion" while powering up and unleashing full-force spells drained mana way more than a standard fight.

With the tension easing, Leo Ray glanced at his exhausted fighters, all panting hard, including the Stone Spirits.

"Lord Brave has worked hard!"

Old Book stepped forward beaming, thanking Leo Ray earnestly: "We owe this victory to you, Your Excellency Lord Brave."

His words prompted the other defense leaders to nod along, their faces showing deep admiration.

"You're all too kind, City Lord. As I said before, I'll stick with you until help comes."

Leo Ray dismissed it with a casual gesture, then knit his brows and questioned: "Does every assault from them hit this level of intensity?"

"Early in the siege, their pushes weren't this brutal, but lately, they've all matched this ferocity."

Old Book let out a soft sigh, replying: "It's a good thing you and your team got here just in time, or who knows what would've happened."

His explanation eased the tension among Leo Ray's group; summoning them at the city's last gasp would've made things far grimmer.

All things considered, though this mission hit them out of nowhere and packed real danger, it kicked off on a solid note.

While the others relaxed, Leo Ray alone kept his expression serious, pressing further: "Old City Lord, is there any key detail you've held back from us?"

"Oh? What makes you think that, Your Excellency Lord Brave?"

Creases deepened on Old Book's weathered face as he looked puzzled, clearly missing Leo Ray's point.

"Let me put it plainly: if our arrival turned the tide, how exactly did you hold off the "Corrosion" attacks before?"

Leo Ray folded his arms and stated firmly.

His question clicked for the rest of his team right away.

He's spot on—the fight just now took everything we had to push them back, and per the Old City Lord, these recent waves have been this massive, so how did they manage in earlier clashes?

"This..."

Old Book and the defense commanders quickly grasped what Leo Ray meant, falling silent for a beat.

Moments later, Old Book awkwardly dabbed at his forehead sweat and admitted: "Truthfully, Your Excellency Lord Brave, we've already called forth two groups of brave warriors prior to this."

"I see. So that's how it is?"

Leo Ray showed no shock, following up at once: "And what became of them?"

"Come with me, Your Excellency Lord Brave."

Old Book inclined his head and guided them onward.

Back at Observation City's heart through the Teleportation Array, Leo Ray's group halted by a lounge spot close to the Great Temple.

There, Old Book gestured to the fresh graves up front, explaining: "They're all here now, though their bodies are gone ages ago, and every Stone of God is missing—likely snatched by "Corrosion," since they target those stones hard, knowing they're their worst foe."

"That explains the sorrow and despair in the soldiers' eyes toward us; two prior waves of Lords and their warriors have already perished here."

Leo Ray dipped his head, his frown deepening.

At this point in the game, it's clear the "Corrosion" assaults will ramp up as time drags on.

Sensing the gravity, Leo Ray probed again: "How did "Corrosion" take them down?"

"To answer you, Your Excellency Lord Brave, the first group chased after driving off a "Corrosion" wave and never came back."

Old Book held nothing back now, confessing plainly: "The second lot got hit by "Corrosion" sneaking inside the city, who used parasitism and seductive lures to split the lead brave warriors from their Stone of God, then struck when they least expected it, devouring them whole—the stones vanished too."

"But doesn't this place have an Absolute Defense Barrier? How'd they get inside?"

Leo Ray's brows tightened further as he demanded.

"They snuck in before the siege began, in numbers, and even after my thorough sweeps, a few evaded capture."

Old Book shook his head in resignation, answering.

"Once parasitized, though, the victim should show clear signs—how'd they go unnoticed and get caught?"

Moli bit her lip, scowling as she asked.

"In the beginning of parasitism, the signs aren't prominent and can hide easily, particularly before wiping out the host's mind and seizing full control of the body—even the host might not spot it."

Old Book's face grew more forlorn as he replied: "So, despite knowing plenty of ways to hunt and spot "Corrosion," gaps still slip through."

Leo Ray nodded pensively at that.

It rang true—the White Knight proved it, starting with just a tiny crystal on his forehead.

"Oh, and Your Excellency Lord Brave, one other matter."

Old Book recalled something and turned back to Leo Ray.