The floor of the Abyssal Tower was a nightmare of shadows, warped terrain, and surging mana. Corruption nodes pulsed with black energy, feeding the Outer God's influence deeper into the Tower. Platforms twisted, acid streams surged, and gravity fluctuated unpredictably. The Abyssal Tower was alive, malevolent, and fully aware of the intruders.
Kael surveyed the battlefield, undead legion aligned behind him. Malina's beasts hissed at the pervading corruption, Pallas' wings twitched as she scanned every anomaly, and Amara's arcane aura burned brighter, ready for combat.
"The corruption is stronger than I anticipated," Kael said. "If we destroy this node completely, we can weaken the floor. But it won't go down easily. Phase 1 suppression was just the beginning."
SYSTEM ALERT
Corruption Node Detected – Level 12
Outer God Influence: High
Environmental Hazards: Reality Distortion, Gravity Flux, Mana Surge
Primary Threats: Umbra Wraith, Mana Leech Construct, Void Tether Entity
Recommended Action: Multi-System Coordination, Full Skill Synchronization, Hazard Exploitation
Kael turned to his team. "Amara, target Umbra Wraith with Astral Projection Burst and Void Channel. Ember and Thorne, Mana Leech Construct. Malina, Void Tether. Everyone else, support, suppress hazards, and maintain formation. Brown, undead maintain perimeter control and prevent regeneration."
The corrupted entities surged forward. Umbra Wraith flickered through shadows, intangible yet deadly. Mana Leech Construct extended tendrils, draining mana from any ally it touched. Void Tether warped terrain, forcing uneven footing and disrupting movement.
Kael's pulse flared. He activated Integrated Hazard Mastery and Domain Domination, analyzing each entity's patterns in real-time. Platforms twisted under him, but he moved with supernatural precision. "Focus on predicted weaknesses. Strike simultaneously—timing is everything."
Amara's clones attacked Umbra Wraith from multiple angles, suppressing its intangibility and exposing vulnerable nodes. Sparks, plasma, frost, and elemental arcs clashed with shadow tendrils. Kael channeled Dual Mana Burst, weaving Arcane Sword Dance and Void Edge, striking Umbra Wraith repeatedly.
Ember's Radiant Cleave pierced the Mana Leech Construct, while Thorne's Shockwave Fist smashed terrain around it, destabilizing its energy absorption. Luminor moved dynamically, adjusting barriers and reflecting sudden mana surges.
Malina unleashed Titan Bond, combining all her beasts' strength to strike Void Tether Entity. Phantom Beasts intercepted black mana spikes, while Pallas guided rapid repositioning using Mapping Vision and Rapid Escape Shift.
Kael activated Copy, integrating Corruption Adaptation Analysis, anticipating entity adaptations faster than they could execute. He focused on synchronized strikes—every ally acting as a node in a coordinated attack chain.
The corruption pulsed violently. Shadows twisted into humanoid shapes, spikes of mana erupted unpredictably, and acid streams turned into black mana rivers. Yet, the team moved as one, perfectly synchronized.
SYSTEM ALERT
Corruption Node Weakness Detected – Phase 2
EXP Reward Potential: +35,000
Skill Copy: Potential for Corruption Resistance Techniques – Phase 2
Kael's undead legion engaged strategically, intercepting entity tendrils while maintaining formation. Forty Shadow Mages struck in unison, draining minor corruption energy, while forty Death Knights assaulted the Void Tether Entity directly. One hundred Skeleton Warriors stabilized unstable platforms and blocked surges.
Amara activated Temporal Echo Casting to maintain constant suppression on Umbra Wraith, while Mana Rebirth replenished her mana from residual void energy. Ember and Thorne pressed the Mana Leech Construct, landing precise blows and preventing its absorption from reaching critical levels.
Vex hurled Explosive Catalyst Potions at key hazard convergence points, destabilizing corrupted platforms and creating openings for combined attacks.
Kael's blade cut through shadows, his aura flaring. "Everyone, synchronize now! Focus all attacks on the central corruption node!"
The team struck in perfect coordination: Kael's Dual Mana Burst pierced the node, Amara's void energy surged into the core, Ember and Thorne's strikes shattered protective constructs, Malina's Titan Bond pulverized supporting corruption structures, and Brown's undead contained residual threats.
The central corruption node shuddered violently, pulsing with black energy, then fragmented with a deafening explosion. Black tendrils recoiled, and the entities faltered, weakened.
SYSTEM ALERT
Corruption Node Suppressed – Phase 2 Complete
EXP Reward: 50,000 × Team Allocation
Skill Copy: Acquired Corruption Resistance – Phase 2 Enhanced
Environmental Hazards Neutralized: 65%
Kael exhaled, surveying the aftermath. Platforms stabilized, shadows receded, and mana streams returned to normal density. "Phase 2 suppression successful," he said. "But the floor isn't clear yet. I can feel deeper nodes—there's more corruption feeding from below."
Amara wiped sweat from her brow. "This is only the first wave. The Outer God's influence is persistent. Every node we suppress strengthens our understanding—but we're running out of time if the Tower itself is an extension of its will."
Kael nodded, undead legion standing ready. "Exactly. We've weakened it, but total suppression requires multiple coordinated assaults. Vex, prepare additional alchemy nodes. Malina, keep beasts alert. Pallas, scout for hidden nodes immediately. We move as one, or the corruption regenerates faster than we can fight."
The floor pulsed with black energy, whispering in distorted voices: "Intruders… resist… fail… perish…"
Kael clenched his fists. "We won't fail. The Abyssal Tower's twelfth floor is corrupted—but we control the solution. Every skill, every summon, every ounce of coordination counts. Let's move forward."
The team advanced deeper into the floor, fully aware that each step brought them closer to the Tower's hidden corruption heart. Shadows writhed, platforms shifted, and mana surged—but Kael, his undead legion, and his team pressed on, prepared for the next node battle.