NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1399: Defeat and Progress
In the damp cabin filled with darkness and malevolence, I saw that gaunt figure flash behind Leo Ray, and our people around could only watch helplessly.
The sudden webs were indeed too tough and sticky, binding the body so tightly that escape was impossible.
As the figure was about to stab Leo Ray in the back, the despair and helplessness from our side was palpable. The sinister and venomous expression on the gaunt Tier 6 figure's face intensified, as their sharp short blade, wrapped in immense energy, glowed ominously.
The next moment, the short blade, transformed into a cold glint, effortlessly pierced through the energy barrier, then through the leather-armored body in front.
"Hahaha, what a useless fool, just like that other idiot earlier!"
The Hooded Lord's pale face twisted as he laughed wantonly at our people: "How does it feel watching your revered Lord meet his doom? Don't worry, it'll be your turn soon..."
Before the Hooded Lord could finish, the gaunt figure who had successfully backstabbed seemed to realize something, quickly retreating in a somewhat disheveled state to the Hooded Lord's side.
"You imbecile, why the panic?"
The Hooded Lord noticed the gaunt figure's odd behavior, his expression turning dark.
"Master, the target isn't the real enemy Lord!"
A hoarse voice cut in, with anxiety evident on the gaunt figure's skeletal face, interrupting the Hooded Lord: "Retreat quickly, it's a trap!"
"What nonsense are you spouting?"
Hearing this, the Hooded Lord immediately glanced towards the center of our formation.
Only to see "Leo Ray" collapsed on the ground without any sign of blood, resembling a broken golem puppet.
"This is...?!"
Witnessing this scene, the sinister look on the Hooded Lord's twisted face vanished without a trace, and he reacted swiftly, retreating rapidly under the cover of the gaunt figure.
Simultaneously, those silent giant spiders skittered around the ceiling, evidently searching for new targets to ensnare.
"Now you realize something's amiss? Seems you're the true fool."
A voice as calm as water sounded behind the Hooded Lord, as the real Leo Ray slowly emerged.
The "Leo Ray" that was bound, of course, was a solid doppelgänger formed from Leo Ray's "Illusive Thunder Clone".
Enhanced by various boosting effects, even with only half of Leo Ray's abilities, the clone was enough to rival an ordinary Tier 5 Powerhouse, and even carried the unique aura of a Lord, easily recognizable by other Lords.
Upon hearing this, the Hooded Lord instantly turned around, glaring at Leo Ray with a grim expression: "Boy, don't think a little cunning can contend with this Lord, your fate will be the same as that fool earlier!"
After speaking, more unscrupulous confidence appeared on the Hooded Lord's face, as he secretly maneuvered dozens of giant spider demon beasts towards Leo Ray while sneering.
Even if the boy escaped this time, don't forget his subordinates are still bound! In such a situation, even if he had three heads and six arms, he's bound to die!
"Do you really think only I can use clones?"
Leo Ray's face remained calm and he spoke impassively: "Sorry to bring you despair."
As Leo Ray's words fell, all the figures of our side that were bound slowly dissipated, reverting back to energy particles in the air, leaving only dried white spider webs on the cabin floor.
This was exactly the key to Leo Ray's new formation, where everyone was bait, luring the opponent to reveal themselves.
Among our people, there were quite a few who could also use clones, and others were equipped with clone magical scrolls, so accomplishing this was hardly difficult.
After our clones disappeared, our true elites started emerging one after another from behind Leo Ray and from the passageway before, completely encircling the opponent.
Seeing this, the previously pale face of the Hooded Lord grew even more bloodless, and beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
Judging by the aura radiating from our powerhouses, he could clearly sense that the foes he faced now were on a completely different level than the fool before.
"My friend, with your bravery and wisdom, you must be the Lord of the Summer Realm? Only the Lord of Summer is so admirable!"
The Hooded Lord's eyes shifted as he proactively offered an olive branch to Leo Ray: "As they say, no discord no concord; how about we join forces?"
"Unfortunately, I have no interest in weaklings, and you don't have the right."
Leo Ray evidently didn't want to waste more words with the opponent, gesturing to his subordinates to initiate the attack.
However, at that moment, the Hooded Lord, evidently prepared, had already maneuvered the giant spider demon beasts to target every one of us during the conversation. As long as he wrapped our powerhouses in webs once more, victory and slaughter would remain in his grasp!
"Hahaha, you fools, this Lord was merely stalling for time!"
With a sinister laugh, the Hooded Lord's mind moved, ordering the giant spider demon beasts to spray webs first.