Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2796 1533: Winds and Clouds Surging at the Banquet (Part 1)_2

Whether it involves the later arrival of Hollis II or the Prince of Nothingness, Bruce, both are clearly far more formidable than Lak was at the start. They are undoubtedly adversaries that will be incredibly difficult to overcome!

Furthermore, with Peyton preparing on the other side, the opposing force now boasts four top-tier combatants, each proving to be more dangerous than the last.

Upon realizing this, the morale of our camp—which had been quite high—noticeably dipped, though one petite, hooded figure let out a scoff of disdain: Moli, of course.

A moment ago, she had heard Sina’s introduction, noting how the old giant mage boasted of forcing Tier 1 space powerhouses to retreat; that attitude resonated perfectly with her own!

If a chance to cross blades arises, she is determined to see if that old giant is truly as formidable as he claims.

Beside Moli, Fei’er stared intently at Leo Ray’s back, her starry gaze filled with an unmistakable sense of admiration and respect. It must be admitted, Leo Ray’s string of actions had lived up to every one of her expectations.

However, in the end, Moli and Fei’er were the exceptions; as the oppressive weight of the four top-tier opponents bore down on us, even the direct subordinates who had braved countless battles under Leo Ray began to break into a cold sweat.

With the arrival of Hollis II, even the momentum of the average Tier 6 half-Titan powerhouses had surged significantly. Their mountain-like presence alone was a daunting obstacle, not to mention the two remaining top-tier Stone Giants who were still lurking in the shadows.

"Half-Titan King, cease your fear-mongering. If we were intimidated by you, we would never have dared to step foot into this banquet."

Leo Ray remained unfazed by the threat. He casually pulled a chair over, sat down, and remarked, "Besides, your own Prince Mad Axe was just brawling with the Stone Giant's Second Elder. With such a disjointed alliance, what is there to fear?"

Leo Ray’s words acted as a balm, slightly easing the tension throughout our ranks.

Our Human Majesty was absolutely right. Even though the half-Titans and Stone Giants are currently partnered, they are far from united, and that lack of cohesion is exactly the advantage we need.

"Interesting. You believe our fractured unity is your primary shield?"

Hollis II narrowed his aged eyes with scorn. "Do you think the half-Titans and Stone Giants haven’t considered that? You are about to be sorely disappointed."

"Haha, the Dome King speaks the truth. Our alliance is far sturdier than you imagine."

Following an echo of bell-like laughter, a graceful silhouette materialized upon another massive throne situated near that of Hollis II.

As the figure sitting on the throne came into full view, a ripple of shock moved through the crowd.

It was a breathtaking human woman. Her complexion was fair and luminous, polished with refined ornaments, and her warm, scarlet lips were particularly striking.

She was clad in form-fitting, shimmering silver armor that traced the lines of her slender frame. While the style echoed the aesthetic of the Stone Giants, her appearance was drastically different—she lacked their characteristic grey skin and monstrous proportions.

"We greet you, Clan Leader!"

At the sight of this stunning woman, Peyton and the cluster of Stone Giants immediately dropped to their knees, bowing with a reverence that rivaled the devotion shown to the half-Titans.

"That is the Stone Giant Clan Leader?!"

Loris’s eyes widened to the size of saucers, his lion-like features twisted in utter disbelief.

"Rainforest Leader, who are you questioning? Your Rainforest Fortress Alliance is the closest civilization to the Stone Giants, after all." Sina remarked, looking at Loris with a helpless, perplexed expression.

"This is truly beyond expectation."

Leo Ray gave a slight nod, mentally reviewing the data on the Stone Giants that Loris had compiled previously.

According to Loris’s intelligence, the Stone Giant Clan Leader had rarely appeared in the last few centuries, leaving Loris without a firsthand encounter. However, the legacy records from the previous Rainforest Leader described the Clan Leader as a rugged female giant; how could she suddenly possess such a human appearance?

"Haha, it appears my arrival has been rather sudden."

The beautiful woman reclined on her throne, signaling the Stone Giants to rise before speaking with a lazy, carefree tone. "What? Are you all truly that astonished?"

"A group of ignorant fools. This is our magnificent Stone Giant Clan Leader, Lila!" Peyton coughed, hastening to make the introduction. "To stand in the presence of the great Clan Leader is the honor of a lifetime!"

"Your Majesty, the name Lila is definitely correct for the Clan Leader, but the discrepancy in size is simply too vast," Loris whispered to Leo Ray, ignoring the insults from the others.

As Loris spoke, the rest of our camp fell into a state of bewilderment, casting confused glances at one another.

"If the data matches in name but not in form, only a single possibility remains." Leo Ray studied the lazy demeanor of the Stone Giant leader, deep in thought. "It seems our enemies are shielding their true forms."

"Masking their actual appearance?" Sina stood stunned for a moment before the realization hit her, enlightenment surfacing in her eyes. "Your Majesty, are you suggesting they utilized transformation artifacts?"

"It is the only logical explanation."

Leo Ray offered a faint nod, shifting his focus back to Peyton. "The honor of a lifetime? Are you addressing the half-Titans, or us?"

"This..." Peyton, who had caused such a stir in his previous fight with Lak, was left momentarily speechless, merely narrowing his eyes at Leo Ray in indignation.

"Such refined speech," Lila rested her chin upon her hand, observing Leo Ray. "Human Emperor, you might want to consider your own mortality. I suspect you shall collapse before me soon enough."

As her challenge faded, another long, slender shadow emerged and stood beside her. In contrast to the previous figure, this newcomer also took the form of a young human female, though she appeared much more composed, draped in violet magic robes of an entirely different craftsmanship.

"Greetings, Grand Elder!"

At this sight, the Second Elder, Peyton, and the rest of the Stone Giants struck their chests in a uniform salute.

"Your Majesty," Loris stepped in, whispering to Leo Ray, "the figure who just appeared is clearly the Stone Giant Grand Elder, Kira."

"Lila and Kira are sisters, offspring of the previous Stone Giant Clan Leader. Their movements are notoriously veiled. Do not be deceived by Kira’s harmless facade; it is rumored she is the most volatile among the Stone Giants, even if her exterior and intellect seem to contradict everything we know."

Before Loris could finish, the pair unleashed a surge of intense, volatile energy, far more piercing than the aura emitted by Peyton or Lak. For a heartbeat, combined with the presence of Hollis II and Bruce, the collective momentum of the six top-tier powerhouses swept through the venue. The resulting turbulence was so fierce that even Tier 5 Dwarf Elves like Broy struggled to maintain their footing.

"Now that the elites of the half-Titans and Stone Giants have fully revealed themselves, it seems the Human Emperor is doomed." Administrator I observed the familiar, terrifying figures, casting a look of pity toward Leo Ray.

One must understand that the power and foundation of Hollis II and Lila far exceed that of half-step Tier 7 combatants like Peyton, and when paired with a overwhelming numerical advantage?

If this young Human Emperor hadn't crossed paths with Tier 2 powers like the half-Titans and Stone Giants, perhaps he could have forged a legacy in time, but now, disaster was surely upon him.

"Is that so? Then let us see who is forced to their knees first."

Leo Ray ignored the pity in the Administrator's eyes, stepping confidently toward the center of the Banquet Hall.