Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2827: 1549: Depths of the Rift Valley (Part 2)

No wonder, indeed—Lila had depleted every ounce of the Stone Giants' power, but still failed to crack even the tiniest gap in the enemy's barrier. This clearly signals that the foe could launch an assault anytime, leaving us stuck in pure defense, so how could anyone not feel a chill of fear?

“Let’s go.”

Sensing the heavy tension in the air, Leo Ray gave a nod to the Stone Giants.

Guided by the leaders of the Stone Giants, the team moved past multiple cleverly positioned and heavily fortified giant strongholds, arriving swiftly close to the rift that Lila had described.

A quick look revealed this freshly split rift spanning roughly forty to fifty meters across. Jagged black edges lined both sides, with clear matching tears visible, evoking the raw instant of its violent birth.

From the endless abyss below, sulfurous mists billowed upward, shrouding the depths in an enigmatic haze beneath the sun's rays.

Leo Ray knew these eerie magical fogs well; he'd encountered them previously in the Dragon Nest clash, a byproduct of erupting magical ley lines.

After some careful inspection, Leo Ray shifted his attention to the fractured ground bordering the rift's edge.

Unlike the Gleaming Rift, this newer fissure, smaller though it was, exuded far greater mystery and depth.

“Your Majesty, the path into the rift’s depths stands ready.”

Lila stepped up to Leo Ray, her tone laced with evident strain.

Directed by the Stone Giant Clan Chief, Leo Ray spotted the completed magical staircase plunging into the rift, its far end swallowed by the magical fog, end unseen.

At the same time, a deep rumble echoed as a second massive magical staircase, built for the giant warriors, rapidly took shape alongside the first one.

Etched into this conjured staircase were intricate patterns of supreme craftsmanship, while lifelike warrior carvings adorned the railings, like a work of art.

The Stone Giants' skill in City Building was undeniably on par with the Wood Fairies and Flower Fairies—no surprise, given the cluster of fresh fortresses dotting the area.

“No time to delay; let’s head down right away.”

Surrounded by powerful allies, Leo Ray pressed onward into the earth's depths, with fully armored Lila and her sister scouting warily in front.

Far longer than expected, this magical staircase soon dimmed the bright sunlight above, as the air turned chillier and more humid—blocked partly by the magical fog, but mostly from their deep descent underground.

Leo Ray sensed he'd dropped at least a thousand steps before the descent flattened out once more.

But the journey continued; at the rift's foggy base, a new twisting path snaked further down, its fresh cracks betraying its recent creation.

Vast space opened here; early-arriving giant warriors formed tense lines, yet room remained plentiful.

Suddenly, a quake hit, sending the smoke-like magical fog surging wildly from the path ahead, painting a dramatic vista.

Amid the abrupt surge, numerous Stone Giant soldiers lost balance, staggering about.

“Your Majesty, the magical ley lines are bursting forth once more—astonishing that they've raged nonstop for a full month.”

Lila moved instinctively to guard Leo Ray, her brow creased in deep thought, “Nothing like this has ever been recorded.”

Once Lila finished, Kira at her side mirrored the grim look, clutching her magic wand firmly.

As Grand Elder of the Stone Giants, Kira grasped this truth all too well.

Stone Giant annals mention past magical ley line eruptions of comparable magnitude, but none enduring so long; this boded ill.

Hearing this, Leo Ray, encircled by the group, wore a matching solemn face.

With a Great Catastrophe looming at any moment, such anomalies were hardly shocking.

This surely meant the Erosion army drew nearer to the land.

Insights from Observation City warned that its arrival would bring utter doom to the Ten Thousand Clans.

“Don’t linger on that now; eyes on the task at hand.”

Leo Ray composed himself and advanced once more.

Tremors ceased, yet faces tightened further; the magical ley lines' flare-up hinted at Erosion's imminent return.

Regular powerhouses stood no chance against such horrors—only legendary [Divine Stone] bearers could stand firm!

Anxiety mounting, all eyes turned to Leo Ray.

Most Stone Giant warriors here had skipped yesterday's feast, unaware of his true might.

Lila and company had watched him battle with Sheila, suspecting her as a Stone Spirit, but lacked his confirmation.

In that instant, amid the Stone Giants' worried stares, doubts swelled: could this fresh Human Emperor from the Outer Region truly avert the crisis?

Even unveiling the mysterious city wouldn't save them from Erosion sans [Divine Stone].

This line of thinking made the Clan Chief and elders' decision to enlist the Human Emperor seem hasty.

All arriving at this jointly, Stone Giant warriors' looks grew intricate; Ice Stone City's splendor meant nothing to Erosion.

Detecting the subtle distrust nearby, even Lila and Kira wavered.

They'd heard the pink-hooded Your Excellency insist the Human Emperor could handle Erosion, but hadn't witnessed it.

For a beat, the Stone Giants' pace faltered; nearing the Royal Court, this felt like their clan's do-or-die moment.

“Sheila, Little Jie, Xiao Jing, come out.”

Alert to the mounting tension, Leo Ray flipped his palm, summoning three radiant [Divine Stones].

A brilliant golden glow flashed, and three Stone Spirits materialized, each bowing respectfully to Leo Ray.

“This, this is…?!”

Seeing the Stone Spirits appear, Stone Giant warriors froze in shock, doubts vanishing as cheers erupted.

Next to Leo Ray, Lila and her sister gaped in astonishment, slow to recover.

Notably, at the banquet, only Sheila fought beside Leo Ray—Little Jie and Xiao Jing stayed hidden. None foresaw the Human Emperor holding three [Divine Stones]!

“Now, everyone can rest easy.”

Leo Ray arched a brow lightly and remarked, “Shall we continue?”

“Yes, of course.”

Lila nodded vigorously, cheeks flushing with shame, “Forgive us, Your Majesty; our ignorance let fear slow us down.”

“No worries, it’s human nature.”

Leo Ray inclined his head faintly, trailing Lila into the foggy depths.