Ascension of the Sylvan Cosmos

Chapter 60. Wave of Beasts.

The traps, though effective, were not numerous. It wasn't due to a lack of time, as news of the invasion had reached them days ago. The challenging terrain was the culprit, making the construction of these tools a laborious task.

Even then, they managed to cut down the numbers a bit, killing around 40 creatures, a mix of low-level creatures. While it wasn't much, every point of Aether Mana counted in a battle of this scale.

Flor's voice boomed with urgency. "Prepare the spells! Remember the training and target each creature with precision! If you don't have Aether Mana, retreat and try to recover as much as possible with the berries and other items in the storage!"

Flor looked at Cinderielle and asked her. "Do a starting blow. When you transform, your Aether Mana recovery is incredibly high, right? You have leeway to waste a bit right now on low-level mobs."

Cinderielle didn't hesitate much. She lifted her staff and concentrated on the energy filling her body. Like a snake coiling upward, it gathered in the tip of her staff, and then she launched a concentrated sphere of Fire Aether Mana.

The sphere hurtled forward, its path marked by a trail of destruction, until it collided with the enemy a bit further than a hundred meters away, causing a terrifying explosion.

BOOM!

The explosive Aether Mana ignited a large area in an instant, getting Cinderielle's mind to ring with notifications. Of course, she quickly ignored them, like everyone was used to do during battle. Only on close one-against-one was it useful to follow the notifications closely to see where the enemy was weak and where they were strong.

Following the powerful attack, Flor shouted. "Attack!"

Ignatia at her side created a vibrating sound with her throat that sounded like the clicking of mandibles while her body spread pheromones around to command the 100 ants.

All of them came from her as their mother, so they had similar attack methods. The one hundred ants and the Rose Fairies charged their attack, creating a barrage of projectiles that quickly crossed the distance between both armies.

However, while doing so, Level 10s suddenly rushed forward and used their attacks against the barrage.

BOOM!

A large part of the attacks were blocked by the Level 10s, leaving behind several marks on their bodies that reduced their hp by a small part. Still, for the damage that it would've caused otherwise, it was a cheap price to pay.

Flor saw a few ants about to charge forward and shouted hurriedly. "Ignatia, hold! Let them get closer to Liu Shu!"

Ignatia quickly created more piercing clicking sounds and the 100 ants moved backward together with the Rose Fairies.

Flor's eyes focused on the level 10s at the helm and she muttered. "A little bit more, a little bit closer..."

Her senses sharpened, her body tensed, and the second she saw the Earth move slightly, her pupils constricted, and her voice boomed. "NOW!"

Right in that instant, the land below many creatures burst into a dirt explosion as powerful roots raised and impaled several creatures. One of the Level 10s, a snake-like being, managed to dodge the surprise attack. However, the roots were much more agile than they appeared to be and quickly coiled around its body.

The Level 10's body was sturdy, so the constricting strength of Liu Shu was clearly not enough. However, as he struggled, he felt his spine shuddering and quickly looked sideways, only to see a pair of red eyes looking at him with a terrifyingly cold expression. Moreover, these pair of murderuous eyes were right by his side as a tender and slim petite hand reached out for his neck.