Hero of Darkness

As soon as the battle between millions of monsters, wood elemental creatures and undeads had reached the peak and the latter side gained an upper hand… a decisive move from the legendary rank tree-like creature suddenly turned the tide.

The 100 meters wide massive green orb filled with life force and vitality it created exploded and a green wave of energy spread across the 10 kilometers radius where the battle was happening.

It wasn't that the Six Guardians were strong enough to kill it or the legendary rank creature was unable to retaliate. It was actually in the process of creating this game-changer skill and didn't want any interference so it willingly retreated 10 kilometers backward contrary to Ceril's assumptions.

And now, the corpses of the fodder monsters from the enemy side that were once torn and lifeless were restored to their previous state after the green energy spread over their bodies.

With just a single skill, the enemy side had completely restored its fallen numbers which were no different than what Ceril could do himself as an Undead Lich necromancer.

Beep!

Beep!

While he was lost in his thoughts, a transmission noise ringed in his communication artifact.

[Ceril, can you hear me? Are you actually fighting that thing?] asked Ronin who suddenly contacted the Dark Summoner general amidst the battlefield.

[Yes. What is it? I'm busy here.] replied Ceril.

[I've gathered some information using our historians and those who know a lot of monster species of the verlassen fiefdom.

The enemy you're fighting isn't something to be looked down on.] declared the rogue general who was in charge of sending more reinforcement to the border of the Berawaa region where millions of soldiers and monsters were still in a standstill situation after Ceril attacked their main boss.

[Tell me what you know.] spoke Ceril in an annoyed tone.

[It's called the Ashokvatika. A species that was supposed to be extinct five hundred years ago.

And the ancient records of its existence say that even among all the wood elemental species, monsters, and any creatures that exist in Rakos Empire… It's like the Royalty in that element because of their bloodline.] iterated Ronin in a solemn tone.

[Even the past Emperors centuries ago did not dare to wage a war against these creatures or send saints to fight them.] he explained.

[Because it can instantly rejuvenate plants, wood elemental creatures and forest inhabiting monsters using its innate skills. It's like resurrecting the dead.

It can telepathically control all of the previous categories of creatures I mentioned.

And the more plant life and natural terrain filled with trees it's present around, the higher the range of its telepathic abilities are. The bigger the forested region is, the more advantages it has.

So basically, the whole border which has nothing but 300 kilometers of dense forest is its domain and you're at a total disadvantage.] said Ronin and finished his recent findings.

[Good. It won't be any fun if it was much weaker than me.] replied Ceril in an insidious tone.

Crack!!

Break!!

Shatter!!

In the following moment, the legendary Ashokvatika started channeling its mana and thousands of 20 meters roots that were extremely sturdy and thick appeared as they cracked open the ground of the battlefield.

Ceril could infer that the enemy was no longer holding back and had taken an offensive approach for the first time.

Soon, the thousands of tall trees in the 10 kilometers radius emitted a green hue as Ashokvatika moved its hands in a way as if it was airbendending.

RUSTLE!!

RUSTLE!!

Soon, in front of Ceril's very eyes… all the trees in the area shook as if they were being controlled by an invisible force.

Crack!

Crack!

Thousands of trees were pulled upwards by this force and all of these trees were rooted out from the ground and a green aura started running through them.

Crank!

Crank!

Soon, these tall trees started gathering around each other and started forming humanoid shapes.

In a matter of minutes, hundreds of tall tree creatures of the same size as six guardians were created by the Ashokvatika as it created an enormously big army of its own.

And without waiting for a ceremony… their titanic figures charged toward the six guardians and both sides clashed against each other.

With their massive bodies and big numbers, soon the six guardians were cornered even though they had a lot of attack skills.

As if this wasn't enough, the previously summoned long and sturdy massive vines that the enemy boss summoned started moving from the ground underneath.

And the massive figures of the six guardians were soon attacked from the ground itself as the vines entangled themselves around the feet of these massive undead creatures.

Although they easily broke through these vines, the number soon increased to hundreds and they could no longer move or fight freely.

Their bodies started getting bound by the vines which also started entering inside and trying to break their skeletal bodies.

"As long as we are in this forested region, it has an endless supply of powerful monsters.

And unlike me, it doesn't require too much mana to rejuvenate and restore its fallen soldiers either.

I guess I really am at a disadvantage here." he spoke with a somber expression.

"Nevertheless… It's a worthy opponent indeed. I don't think even master would have these many summoned creatures even now to fight its forces equally.

But again, it seems like this is no longer a matter of numbers." said Ceril and decided that it was time he personally got involved in this battle rather than standing like a spectator.

The following second, Ceril cast dozens of magic formations that surrounded him from different sides and angles as he floated in the air.

Soon, he started chanting in a language unknown as if he was performing some sort of forbidden ritual.

After 5 minutes of uninterrupted chanting…

BOOM!!

A loud and massive burst of darkness elemental aura spread across the 2 kilometer radius.

His tyrannical and deathly voice resounded and he finally activated his new Ancient Rank job which was also the biggest trump card he gained after breaking through the legendary rank…

"Apostle of Necromancy."