The Max Level Hero Has Returned!

Chapter 608

Chapter 608

The number of soldiers on the battle ground seemed far higher than what Davey had seen earlier. It was an unbelievably large army, dozens of times greater than his estimations, with thousands of higher-ranking martial artists. It was unbelievable that such a force had been put together for the purpose of capturing a single person.

And while it was a small number compared to the real military power of both nations, it was still remarkably and unusually huge for targeting just one individual. But the allied force that was capable of toppling a whole nation was reduced to complete chaos because of a sudden and unexpected attack.

-Rawr!!!

The Azure Dragon, Rumble, roared ferociously, soaring into the sky.

Mysterious black mist had appeared out of nowhere, encircling and enveloping the army until it began to swallow the entire area. The blinding black mist itself posed no danger; the touch of death that sprang from within it, however, was lethal.

Boom!!

Arghhhhhhh!!

Hel... Help me!! Ahhhhhhh!!

Bipedal raptor-like monsters, giant spiders, flesh with protruding tentacles, worms as thick as arms with grimly sharp teeth arranged in dense circular patternsthe sudden invasion of these inexplicable creatures transformed the scene into hell itself.

The Divine Beasts were not idly standing by, either. Rumble struck down with lightning across the whole area shrouded in black mist, while Fire Chicken shot powerful flames, shielding humans from the countless monsters that crawled up from the Abyss. Whitey ferociously leaped, altering the terrain to simplify attack routes. Then there was Rainmaker

Ha.

Rainmaker released a thunderous roar, a formidable sound that had a mysterious allure to attract the monsters' aggression.

But the black mist did not diminish despite the overwhelming power of the Divine Beasts.

Caught off guard by the ambush, the human force fought back without proper tactics, which ended with blood getting spattered on all sides. They were holding out at the moment, but as the battle dragged on, the casualties on their side grew exponentially, and it wasnt certain anymore how much longer they could hold their ground.

To make matters worse, enormous tentacles sprung from within the black mist and charged toward the four Divine Beasts, attempting to stop them without any concern for their own possible destruction.

Their tactic was clear: ignore the low-level humans and prioritize subduing the stronger foes and the Divine Beasts. It was a strategy that only a clever adversary could devise.

Arghhhhhh!!

These bugs latched on to me!! Get them off!!

The characteristics of these creatures caused terrifying outcomes; they were resistant not only to simple metal weaponry but also to qi.

But the biggest issue was visibility. It was impossible to see through the black mist enveloping the entire place. It left everyone unable to distinguish friends from foes, causing a chaotic melee. Countless were killed by their own allies, and many soldiers died horrific deaths trying to identify the enemy that attacked with no impediment to their vision.Meanwhile, on humans side, it was impossible to distinguish the monsters and combat them.

Only two generals who were under the influence of Daveys Dark Eyes magic could see clearly within the mist. Such convenient abilities could not be expected from ordinary soldiers lacking expertise in qi.

What What should we do?! Gu Hwan desperately yelled.

Davey contemplated for a second, then said, "Now that it's become a melee, widespread attacks are impossible..."

It meant we'd have to go in and tear those monsters apart one by one...

Even that seemed unfeasible. It was as if the enemies were blatantly buying time to hold Davey back. Indeed, not too far away from the pandemonium, a nauseating and revolting power that was typical of the Abyss, was growing. But it remained imperceptible to most soldiers.

It had crossed his mind that they might be summoning something, But even if his suspicion was correct, he was still not sure what exactly was being summoned. The massive blob-looking monsters of the Abyss he had seen during the war with the vampires were definitely dangerous.

'Davey, could you resolve this with that super wide-area buff magic you used at the maritime country?' Perserque telepathically communicated with Davey.

'That level of buff won't work. Those who can handle qi might be able to handle it, but ordinary soldiers would still get killed even if they received that buff. Also, it only lasts for a short time.'

Perserques face paled at Daveys answer.

'There's another way,' he continued.

'Which is?'

Davey silently extended his hand toward one of the Abyssal monsters floating in the air and cast a healing spell.

Zap!!

Just as he had expected, the spell simply bounced off the monster's skin.

"Of course."

The enemies from the Abyss resisted the buffs. If they had the same physique as the tentacled mass Davey had seen, there was precisely one possible method.

Davey turned to the two panicking generals and instructed firmly, General Gu Hwan, command the troops and quickly head to the imperial court of Hwan."

The generals' eyes widened with shock. "What do you mean?!"

Their gazes were fixated on Davey.

"Can't you see?! How could we face the foes that even the Divine Beasts struggle against!"

"I will issue the retreat order! There's no time to visit His Majesty now!!"

"There will be no change to the plan," Davey responded.

Retreating in an orderly manner when they cant see anything in this mist? As if.

You idiot! Are you telling all my men to die?!

"Some probably will, but I will save as many as I can. So don't worry about it."

It was because he had a unique power that others did not, a power fundamentally different from any other power. It was Daveys title.

[I equip the title of Saint.]

Beep.

For a moment, the status window flashed before Daveys eyes. Although he could not peek into others minds because he had bound the remnants of Abyssal power within him with Goddess Freyjas power, checking his status window was not a problem.

[Saint]

1st unlocked ability - Amplifies the growth speed of holy power and increases the efficiency of holy power consumption.

2nd unlocked ability - Manifestation of a divinity

Unlocking the first ability by equipping the title was more than enough by itself to boost the efficiency of his holy power. The precarious amount stabilized in an instant, and he didnt need a divine manifestation to achieve it.

"It's either you die, or I run out of steam."

Buzzzzz!!

A colossal radiant magic circle spanning tens or maybe even hundreds of meters formed around Davey and began to rotate.

Hmph

Davey took a short breath and steadied his breathing. Then, using voice amplification magic together with the Roaring Lion Technique of the Shaolin Temple, his voice resonated throughout the entire battleground that was still shrouded by the mist.

"Listen!!!"

Every being within the melee turned their gaze toward Davey. Some had a surprise look, seemingly recognizing him, while others bore complex expressions.

"Hellish hordes that cause unrest in the Lower Realm now covet and encroach upon this land!"

Hundreds of spell circles of varying sizes began to manifest three-dimensionally all around Davey.

"I am behind you all. I have come for you."

Davey let out a massive cluster of holy power, amplifying it by hundreds of times and letting it cover the whole region.

"Your strength, I will bolster; your flesh, I will turn to steel. Do not cower! Annihilate them!"

[10th Level Transcendent Holy Magic]

[Divine Radiance]

It was the most potent buff magic Davey possessed, more powerful than all others. Under the guidance of the Goddess Freyja, this monumental magic then split into thousands of smaller buffs that cascaded down.

The Goddess favor was akin to a miracle in some ways. And such miracles often laughed in the face of conventional wisdom. What Davey was doing was the manifestation of magic.

Divine Radiance was his most overwhelmingly buff-specialized holy magic. All it did was amplify everything over as wide an area as possible; it did not discriminate between friend and foe. In essence, Divine Radiance was a high-risk, high-return spell. But that high risk disappeared due to the unique characteristics of the Abyssal beings.

"From now on, I will permit no death." After that bold declaration, Davey snapped his fingers lightly. "Isn't it only right to see your families alive when you return? I believe nobody wishes to die unjustly in a foreign land."

The buff permeated into the allied soldiers' bodies and began to take effect.

[Damn Blue Ribbon feels dizzy!]

Despite the considerable power that was sapped from it, Blue Ribbon did not sound too exhausted.

'I'll pamper you later.'

[Ah, promise!!]

Davey managed to crack a smile at Blue Ribbons cheerful yell before he turned to Red Ribbon. Spreading Divine Radiance so extensively had exhausted nearly all of Daveys holy power.

The situation had significantly improved, so after borrowing Blue Ribbons power, it was Red Ribbon's turn.

"What are you doing, arent you fighting?"

Davey gripped the Red Ribbon and activated his mana. Then on Daveys back, enormous white wings emerged, spanning hundreds of meters. They fluttered like an illusion, intensifying his presence.

Good, the stage is set!

Complicated explanations were no longer necessary. It was easy enough to make everybody think he was a being from the Spirit Realm, especially after letting them see the Celestial Maidens earlier.

Davey soared toward the soldiers, who gazed at him as if he was someone holy.

"All forces!!! It is time for vengeance!"

His battle cry boosted the soldiers morale, and they erupted in a bout of passionate cheers.

"Yes!!!"

"The celestial beings are with us!!"

"It feels like the number of fanatics is rising again, Perserque muttered from a distance as she glanced at Davey.

But Davey, despite having heard Perserque, unabashedly raised Red Ribbon high.

"The wills you wrote before coming here, youll need to rip them up when you return!"

After all, nothing could be more embarrassing than having your will read.