Final Lord

Chapter 327 Ice Barrier Apprentice Mage

As the sled knights ventured deeper into the chaotic zone, monsters surged in from all sides like a tidal wave, their forms becoming increasingly twisted and terrifying—corrupted behemoths crawled out of the scorched earth, flying monsters pieced together from skeletons shrieked in the gray mist, and even writhing aggregates of flesh squeezed out from the cracks, each step increasing the resistance to their charge.

At first, the elite sled knights' rampage could easily tear apart the formations of low-level monsters, but as the monsters' ranks increased, their momentum was gradually curbed. Sparks flew from the frost trolls' armor upon impact, the snow demons' ice crystal barriers grew like thorns, and the sleds' metal frames even groaned under the strain of continuous impacts.

"My lord, their defenses have become stronger! There are some monsters that can't be killed by ramming them! It's probably due to their special abilities." Joey shouted in the howling wind and snow, yanking the reins sharply, and the frost wolves howled as they adjusted their direction.

"Keep charging! Don't slow down!" Wang Bufu's pupils reflected the dense, swarming demonic shadows ahead. He knew that if they stopped, the entire team would be completely swallowed up by the demonic tide.

Fortunately, the "Mad Dogs Rushing Through Snow" special ability was still in effect—the sled knights passed through the monsters blocking their way like ghosts, their rotting limbs and viscous blood flowing over the warriors without causing any obstruction.

However, the real threat came from the air: countless bone spikes, acid fireballs, and cursed arrows attacked from all directions, and the gray sky seemed to be ignited by these ranged attacks, weaving a web of death.

"Ice Barrier Group!" Wang Bufu shouted sharply. "Open the wind!"

"Yes, sir!" Mair and the thirty ice barrier soldiers simultaneously raised their rune-inscribed staffs, the tips of which emitted a blinding blue light!
In an instant, a fierce blizzard exploded outwards from the sled, and the extremely cold air swept around like a raging torrent.

The monsters in the path of the charge were instantly frozen, turning into hideous ice sculptures; while the incoming attacks were weakened layer by layer by the wind and snow barrier, bone spikes shattered, fireballs were extinguished, and arrows froze in mid-air before finally falling helplessly into the snow.

Ice Barrier Apprentice Mage, an extraordinary spellcasting class with only one spell.

But their magic has the powerful ability to change the battlefield!

Ice Wind Barrier

Ice Magic/Extraordinary
Effect: Creates an immovable ice wind barrier centered on itself, blocking all ranged attacks with a flight path.

The novice mages who cast the Ice Barrier cannot move themselves, but they can move along with the sleds while riding on them.

Most ranged attacks can be blocked by the Ice Barrier. Melee units also cannot reach the extremely fast Sled Knights.

The two unit types combined to create an effect that was almost invincible!

"Now's the time!" Wang Bufu's voice boomed like thunder, exceptionally clear amidst the howling wind and snow.

He suddenly waved his hand, and several snow-white harpies let out a loud cry.

Harpy Assault

[Special Ability: Gale Acceleration (10-second cooldown): Increases the movement speed of all friendly units within 30 meters by 30% for 5 seconds.]

Harpy Assaulters are elite units that are evolved from Harpy Sentinels through rigorous trials, and they are extremely rare among the Harpy race.

Unlike their combat-focused counterparts, these warriors, clad in silver-blue feathers, possess a rare innate support talent: the flapping of their wings can create magical vortexes of air. In the eyes of players from the previous life, the Harpy Assault was considered a budget version of the top-tier speed-boosting unit, the "Eye of the Storm."

Unlike the Harpy Queens, who are solely responsible for command, they can only strengthen their own kind. Instead, they can equally bestow the blessing of "Swiftness" upon all allies.

Regardless of troop type, anyone within the range of its wings will receive a lightning-fast buff.

This ability to support others across racial boundaries makes them the most valued strategic resource on the battlefield.

When they call out, their streamlined bodies trace shimmering blue trails of light, as if weaving an invisible, accelerating network in the sky.

Its special ability, "Gale Acceleration," can be triggered once every ten seconds, instantly boosting the speed of friendly forces within a 30-meter radius. This enhanced mobility often creates miracles that can turn the tide of battle in surprise attacks and retreats.

With the help of the Harpy Riders, the Sled Knights instantly unleashed an even more astonishing speed—the Frostwolf pack let out a deafening roar, their silvery-white fur standing on end at breakneck speed, like burning ice flames.

The metal frame of the sled collided with the frozen monster's body, sparking blinding sparks. Shattered ice crystals scattered like a torrential rain, leaving a trail of dazzling mist behind the knights.

The demonic tide's defenses have finally been breached!

When the last frost troll blocking their path crashed to the ground under the impact of the sled, the long-silent obelisk finally broke through the gray fog and stood tall before everyone's eyes—its pitch-black body like a sword drawn from the depths of hell, piercing straight into the sky.

On the tower's surface, the eerie crimson runes writhed like living creatures, sometimes flashing with a blinding scarlet light, and sometimes dimming like dried blood. Around the tower's base lay countless monster remains: twisted bone armor, rotting flesh, frozen tentacles... They piled up layer upon layer, emitting a nauseating stench, like an altar built of death.

"We've finally arrived..." Just as the sled was about to reach the obelisk, Wang Bufu prematurely deactivated his Mad Dog Snow Rush state, and the sled knights crashed into the obelisk and came to a loud stop!

The obelisk crashed in two with a loud bang—that was, of course, impossible.

The obelisk possesses invincibility and is virtually impossible to destroy by forces from the divine world.

"Roar!"

A deep roar echoed like rolling thunder across the scorched earth, and countless scarlet eyes lit up in the gray mist, densely surrounding the obelisk.

However, despite their hungry gaze upon Wang Bufu's troops, they dared not truly approach. The ancient pressure emanating from the obelisk acted like an invisible wall, forcing them to linger on the periphery.

Whenever a monster loses its killing intent and tries to take a step forward, the blood-red runes on the tower will suddenly light up, instantly burning its flesh and twisting its bones, causing it to emit a shrill wail before turning into a pool of pus and blood.

“They are all waiting…” Wang Bufu narrowed his eyes, his amber pupils reflecting the restlessness of the demonic tide, “waiting for the moment when the obelisk completely collapses.”

Wang Bufu leaped off the sled, his cloak fluttering in the gale like an unfurled battle flag. His leather boots sank deep into the scorched earth, the soles feeling sticky—the rotten soil soaked in demonic blood.

(End of this chapter)