The fisherman druid is in another world

Chapter 794

One of the advantages of magic circles is that they often function as a huge energy production line, capable of synthesizing various composite energies.

Composite energy, due to its complex mixing characteristics, is more likely to prevail in energy confrontations.

To give a simple example, why is a mage's energy shield different from a shield against arrows? It's because the latter is more of a mass weapon, and its power is manifested in kinetic energy.

Kinetic energy is also a type of energy, but it is quite different from supernatural force and cannot be confused with it.

So, what about enchanting the arrowheads? Or designing specific anti-defense mechanisms? Like, magic-piercing arrows.

This is a contest of wits, where the devil is always one step ahead. Whether one is prepared or not, whether the preparation is sufficient, whether the intelligence work is in place, and whether the battlefield adaptability is strong, are all incorporated into what seems like a simple exchange.

In this field, Black Rob is naturally an expert.

He was well aware that the battlefield situation could change in an instant, and no matter how good the intelligence work was, there was still a chance of encountering unexpected situations and variables. Therefore, it was easy to have a well-trained team and a complete set of magic arrays.

In other words, if you are commanding a team, don't try to be all-encompassing and handle every situation. Instead, focus on mastering one skill and achieving victory promptly. If you can't, it's best not to get bogged down in it and wait for another day.

Conversely, if it is a magic array, then don't think about shutting down the opponent completely or causing any damage. Instead, you should be comprehensive, focusing on having no weaknesses, being steady and not afraid of attrition, and competing with the opponent to see who makes more mistakes.

The current situation is the latter.

Black Robo wouldn't let his men risk being exposed to enemy fire to go out and "shovel poop".

The dark elves want to use their advantages of arriving on the volcanic island first to play the game of using someone else to do their dirty work. No problem, we have to accept that they have the means. But whether they can actually kill someone with this borrowed weapon remains to be seen after the battle.

For example, this kind of beetle-like evil creature learns from its mistakes and, by utilizing the mental links of a group consciousness, can develop targeted defensive measures without paying much price.

Conversely, if one is killed as soon as they approach the moonstone fortifications of the camp, wouldn't repeated visits eventually restrain their gluttonous desires and make them give up the siege?

To be honest, Black Rob knew that, but he was willing to give it a try.

So the insects swarmed forward one after another, while the impenetrable firepower network built around the mage tower constantly changed the types of supernatural power.

Its power is far less than the energy strikes used against superhumans. It mainly targets a wide area with low intensity, but the strikes are just enough to satisfy the need for revenge and not for venting anger or desecrating corpses.

In this respect, the magic array is more advantageous, not only because of its good control effect, but also because of its stable performance.

Then, circles of colorful energy flames spread rhythmically outward from the outer edge of the moon elf camp's walls, burning a group of insects each time. The number wasn't large, but it was enough to thwart each wave of the insects' attack.

These insects truly live up to their reputation as evil; greed is ingrained in their very bones.

They were clearly attracted by the clumps of substance that smelled like feces, but once they got close enough and sensed the relatively strong fluctuations of extraordinary energy, they immediately displayed a stubbornness that made their regular food taste bland, determined to get their hands on this extra bit of weed. Their characteristic of risking their lives for a small gain was vividly displayed.

As for Black Robo, Moonstone is a material rich in supernatural power, making it virtually impossible to avoid battle by retreating and hiding.

The dark elves valued this characteristic, which is why they threw 'poop' at each other.

It's important to know that there are costs associated with acquiring and maintaining this "poop," and generally, they're reluctant to use it.

After all, this involves not only costs, but also one's own safety.

If you don't keep an eye on it after using it, it's easy for it to be eliminated in time. If you do keep an eye on it, it's easy for it to be eaten by the swarm of insects that come to attack. Using this knife is also a skill.

In fact, Black Robo has a way to turn the tables, such as sending out puppets to throw 'poop' at the Dark Elves' temporary shelters in a way similar to a snowball fight.

With skillful technique, it is possible to create vulnerabilities in those single-function bunkers.

Of course, he also knew that the Dark Elves must have some tricks up their sleeves to let their opponents do this.

But so what? His puppets aren't afraid of death, they can afford the losses. Let's see who's less afraid of attrition!
But that wouldn't fit the Moon Elf character design.

Although the Moon Elves are few in number and tend to create golems instead of laborers, they do not pursue quantity over quality in the production of war golems.

On the one hand, this way, we won't fall into the contradictory cycle of needing to expand our territory to acquire more resources, and then needing more troops to defend the expanded territory.

On the other hand, high-quality combat golems are a better match for the Moon Elves' fighting style.

Moon Elves are highly skilled individual fighters, adept at engaging in skirmishes involving large teams and small groups, a style well-suited to the underground world.

Therefore, the puppets, which are weak in combat and rely on sheer numbers, will actually scatter the Moon Elf team. What seems like a well-organized defense will actually be full of weaknesses if you poke at them lightly.

Without a large number of cannon fodder puppets, it's not a good time to be reckless in the current situation. We should just suffer some losses and slowly wear each other down.

Sure enough, although the insects' hunger and greed were ingrained in their genes, they ultimately chose to compromise when faced with dozens of rounds of death that were neither different nor repetitive.

Besides, after so much time, the dark elves had almost finished chewing up the little bit of 'poop' they left behind. So they cleaned up and left.

We can't say these insects are cowards; rather, they possess survival wisdom.

Otherwise, the crow clan's legacy would have been even stronger and more delicious, with everyone eagerly devouring it. Would it still be around today? Isn't it because they were also afraid of death and weighed the pros and cons? They were just a few beats slower in their reactions and a bit stubborn. The key is that they could afford to die.

The eerie swarm of insects receded, and the dark elves slunk away.

This was an order personally given by the Dark Elf King.

He wasn't heartbroken about the fighting strength of these other families, but rather that they were being sent to their deaths in vain. To put it bluntly, even if he wanted to maintain a balance, he had to be mindful of his behavior. If the families were to unite and fight him to the death at any cost, he and his family wouldn't be able to withstand it.

Moreover, this time, it wasn't just him who came to plunder the treasure on the volcano island. The dark elf clan alone had another force that was powerful enough to be king, but they kept a low profile and only called themselves the Marquis of Binhai.

It should be understood that although the coastal states are numerous and powerful, they are still united and often have their share of conflicts and disputes. Although the Marquis of Binhai has only a little over one-fifth of the total strength of the coastal states, he is the only one who dominates the other side of the sea.

In the past, the various states also united to attack the Marquis of Binhai, but the enemy was extremely resilient. Although the allied forces seized the beachhead, they eventually had to retreat due to the excessive length of their supply lines and the heavy losses incurred.

After that disastrous defeat, they were never able to organize a second coalition to attack the country.

The Dark Elf King established artillery positions on the cliffside primarily to collect landing fees. Coastal artillery was far too advantageous, making a direct confrontation unwise; naturally, other factions would avoid this area. Other landing points included fortifications set up by the Dark Elves in advantageous terrain.

Unexpectedly, the Moon Elf was so stubborn and reckless, venturing into dangerous territory, and it actually worked. They gave the Dark Elf King a sound beating, causing him to lose his core forces and the magical cannons he would use to attack the ruins in the future.

In addition, the death of a high-ranking commander resulted in the teleportation array key being lost at the battlefield.

There are only three keys in total: one for the Dark Elf King and one for the frontline commander.

The teleportation array built on the volcanic island is what allows the Dark Elves to dare to set up toll booths and charge fees.

After all, speed is of the essence in warfare. No matter how powerful other forces are, their troop transport efficiency is limited. As long as the Dark Elves are not afraid of spending money, they can send their combat power over through the portal.

This has a sufficient deterrent effect, and most factions will choose to swallow their pride and bear it. Otherwise, what can they do? They don't know if they can teach the Dark Elves a lesson, but they estimate that even if they win, it will be a Pyrrhic victory. In that case, they will most likely miss out on the share of the Sky Raven Clan's inheritance. Why be the one to stick their neck out?
But if people find out that the dark elves have a loophole in their control over the portal, well...

Those who commit many evil deeds will surely perish; the Dark Elf was also worried about being targeted by a coalition.

Therefore, the campaign against the Moon Elves and the retrieval of the portal key should not be too drastic to avoid arousing suspicion from other forces. Furthermore, it is unwise to sacrifice the elite forces of the Dark Elves for the sake of maintaining internal balance. This would not only be difficult to explain internally, but also cause serious losses in combat power and low morale, which would tempt certain risk-takers to act.

Although the dark elves had retreated, the night was still long, and new visitors soon arrived. Black Robb named them—the Evil Raven.

Black Rob had long suspected that the reason the Sky Raven Legacy was causing such a stir was not because the discoverers and pioneers were kind-hearted or had a spirit of sharing, but because they couldn't handle or swallow up the legacy. Otherwise, any power would have been willing to make a fortune from it.

There are many theories as to why this piece of meat is so difficult to swallow, and there are also specialized intelligence brokers who sell the latest related information.

Black Robb would never waste money like that.

Despite the immense value the power of primordial light could wield in his hands, he wasn't actually that eager for this treasure.

After all, compared to fighting between light and darkness, he was more accustomed to using violence to control violence and to exploit each other.

Besides, wasn't the god of nature supposed to represent light and fight with the other gods back then?

The God of Nature lost. Although it doesn't mean he lost, to be honest, he wasn't very familiar with the path of the power of light. Why did he choose something he wasn't good at instead of something he was good at, given the overwhelming influence of darkness?
Moreover, his current mission is not to eradicate evil, but to seize the main timeline and the ultimate right to interpret the evolution of the world.

In this context, the power of primordial light is nothing more than a tool to achieve a goal.

If you invest too much in this tool, then you're losing sight of the bigger picture and the less important details.

Therefore, he mainly focused on the corresponding actions of the Night God Society and the Chaotic Staircase.

After all, it was said that we would only deal with one enemy at a time.

His immediate priority is to deal with the Night God Society.

In that case, he doesn't need to be too proactive in this treasure hunt, nor does he need to care too much about success or failure; just playing it safe is enough.

Even without prior intelligence gathering or additional combat support, he still managed to deliver a remarkable performance.

Any more than that would be excessive. If you really invest a lot of resources, and the opportunity is there, should you go for it or sit back and watch?
If we had chosen the latter option, it wouldn't be as advantageous as it is now, where we can achieve great things with limited resources. Although we are behind in intelligence and other aspects, which makes us appear passive, we have quickly made up for it with our strength, and it's not as conspicuous.

Of course, whether it's eye-catching or not cannot be determined solely by subjective speculation.

At least Black Rob could deduce that the reason the evil crows came was because, in their eyes, the moon elves were too conspicuous.

With Black Rob's knowledge, he could guess about 80% of the background of the Evil Raven as soon as it appeared.

It is the soul of the Sky Raven Clan.

Extremes beget their opposites. The Sky Raven is the controller of the primordial power of light, with the power of the sun readily available. However, under special drastic changes, such an extreme yang entity could very well transform into an extreme yin entity in the form of a diode.

Death, on the other hand, comes very close to a special kind of dramatic change.

Of course, it wasn't a normal death. In a normal death, the Sky Ravens would follow their instincts and spend the last leg of their lives at the race ranch.

There must have been some special circumstances that made this journey very uneasy, which is why it can be called a dramatic change.

The specific details are difficult to verify and are not the focus.

The key lies in the extremely Yin raven spirit, which has forgotten its origins, undergone a drastic change in temperament, and has become the embodiment of darkness and the representative of negative energy.

Furthermore, due to its properties, it is exceptionally sensitive to the power of the sun and the power of the primordial law of light.

In terms of specific sensitivity, it is probably even higher than that of the Moon Spirit with the Yin attribute.

After all, the pure darkness of the moon elves is based on the illusion of water. To put it bluntly, it amplifies the yin attributes of darkness, making it almost merge with some attributes of the water element.

Purely speaking, it's a bit lacking.

But Black Robb himself is also pure darkness, or rather, the power of darkness is one of his fundamental powers.

It is precisely because of this background that the pyramid fortress was able to effortlessly draw upon the power of the sun through gravitational forces and high compression, compressing it into strands of primordial light.

Given the Dark Evil Raven's heightened sensitivity, it was naturally more likely to notice this strange phenomenon, so it came over.

Its specific purpose is not hard to imagine. It's nothing more than that the evil crow wanted to seize the power of primordial light, but it didn't have the advanced technology like him, so it came to steal it.

Black Rob is willing to accept the challenge of such high-end and extraordinary combat power, especially since he is backed by the camp's magic array mage tower, which gives him a lot of confidence.

Without wasting words, Xie Ya immediately used a straightforward method: a charge and a punch!
This punch was naturally sophisticated, not only unleashing spiraling force but also containing the two great laws of death and destruction, both derived from pure dark power. Although its application level had not reached the legendary rank, its power was not to be underestimated due to the inherent characteristics of the laws and their compatibility with the current environment.

Sure enough, eerie howls and wailing echoed throughout the heavens and earth, demonstrating that the power had achieved environmental resonance and received an additional boost.

(End of this chapter)