The Steel Vrykul and Steel Dwarf, empowered by Shadow Power, saw their strength greatly increase. They charged the Alliance Army, unleashing formidable combat prowess.
Even the mighty Red Dragon was injured, to say nothing of the others.
Races known for their strength, like the Tauren, could still hold on for a bit, but the Kaldorei suffered heavy losses.
Draksa watched in shock as his comrades died one by one. The Ice Imprint Grip in their hands shattered like paper under the Steel Dwarf's easy blows, and steel-like warhammers struck the warriors, instantly ending their lives.
"Fall back!"
Metri loudly gave the order, then led his mages in casting spells at the enemies. However, both the Steel Dwarf and Steel Vrykul possessed considerable magic resistance; spells striking them were greatly diminished in power, making it difficult to cause them harm.
"It's the effect of Shadow Power!"
Adal Riverwind reminded him.
Metri, of course, knew, but he hadn't researched Shadow Power extensively.
Just then, a figure appeared beside him.
"Karna, can you find their weakness?" Metri asked.
Karna took Titan's Strike from his back, aimed at Loken: "As long as we take down this big guy, everything will be solved."
With that, he pulled the trigger.
Storm Power rapidly attacked Loken, but Loken merely raised his hand slightly and grasped the Storm Power.
He looked disdainfully at Karna, "Titan's Strike? The spear Mimiron made for Torim?"
Karna frowned, "Is this the strength of a Titan Guardian?"
"Exactly!" Metri said gravely: "He is too powerful; we are no match for him at all."
"He's coming!" Adal Riverwind warned.
Both looked over, and indeed Loken was walking towards them. Everywhere he passed, the strength of the Steel Vrykul and Steel Dwarf increased again.
Originally, they were already pushing back the Alliance Army, and now the Alliance Army could only fight and retreat, quickly falling back to near the city gates.
"We cannot let him close the gates; if he does, His Majesty and Lady Alexstrasza will be in danger."
Karna said anxiously.
Metri frowned and said, "But we can't stop him!"
"Ha!"
Hothman Thoridan roared and charged at Loken.
Loken casually threw out a spell, sending him flying. Fortunately, Hothman had raised Truth Guardian in advance, so he wasn't killed by the blow.
"Tyr's shield?" Loken said playfully: "It seems you've collected quite a few artifacts from the Titan Guardian! Now, it's time to return them."
With that, he summoned a Shadow Chain and bound Hothman.
Draksa immediately rushed over, raised UmbraEdge, and slashed at the Shadow Chain. But the Shadow Chain was even sturdier than he imagined; UmbraEdge couldn't cut it.
"Get lost, you bug!" Loken impatiently waved his hand, and Draksa immediately flew out, smashing into a distant wall.
"Pfft!"
Draksa spat out a mouthful of blood, lying motionless on the ground.
The Alliance Army was horrified. As one of the two warrior heroes of the Kaldorei, Draksa's strength was universally acknowledged as powerful.
In terms of martial arts alone, many Tauren were not his match. As for equipment, he could be said to have the best among warriors. Divine sword and shield, epic armor, he was almost armed to the teeth.
Yet, Loken could casually kill such a strong individual with a skill, showing Loken's immense power.
"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom—"
Karna angrily raised Titan's Strike, continuously firing at Loken. The original five-person group guarding the Mage Tower, their friendship was the best. Even Gale, apart from loyalty, didn't have as good a relationship as the five-person group.
Now that Draksa's life was uncertain, how could Karna not be angry?
Loken raised his hand to block the continuous attacks of Storm Power, then suddenly thrust his other hand forward. Infinite Shadow Power swept towards the Alliance Army, instantly sending the Kaldorei flying, and even the larger members of other races were knocked off balance.
The Steel Vrykul and Steel Dwarf immediately pressed their advantage, launching a fierce assault on the Alliance Army.
Hu'en Highmountain immediately led the Tauren to resist, but they were quickly pushed back repeatedly. The Tauren warriors suffered heavy casualties, and Hu'en Highmountain was also wounded in multiple places.
Metri held aluneth high, casting powerful spells to repel the enemies. Hu'en Highmountain then seized the opportunity to disengage from combat and heal his injuries.
"Kill!"
The Steel Vrykul still intended to continue their assault, but at that moment, a greatsword flew in from outside Ulduar, embedding itself in front of the Steel Vrykul.
Gaddana rushed in, grabbed the greatsword, and killed a squad of Steel Vrykul on the spot.
He looked at Loken and angrily denounced him: "Loken, as a Titan Guardian, you do not think to protect Azeroth, but instead collude with the Old Gods; you are truly a disgrace among the Titan Guardian!"
Loken looked disdainfully at Gaddana, "A Stone Giant? How dare you criticize me?"
He stepped forward, unleashing a powerful burst of Shadow Power that struck Gaddana directly in the chest. Gaddana instantly fell to the ground, rubble constantly falling from him as Shadow Power continuously eroded his body.
Loken stepped on his head, grinding it down, "What right do you have to judge me?"
"Let him go!"
A loud shout rang out from behind Loken. Before the words had even finished, the Rainbow Bridge struck Loken's back.
Loken sharply turned, evading the Rainbow Bridge's attack. He clutched his wound, looking angrily at Gale, "How did you get back so quickly?"
Gale sneered: "Your flaw was too obvious."
Although Gale held the eternal spear and Mjolnir, only he and Alexstrasza had launched the surprise attack into Ulduar. Along the way, the only enemy capable of resisting them was likely the Flame Leviathan destroyed by the eternal spear.
This was clearly not Ulduar's true strength. If Loken could only deploy such subordinates, how could he have driven away Tyr? Captured Freya and Hodir?
Loken must have some conspiracy, which is why Gale separated from Alexstrasza and rushed back alone.
Loken shrugged, "Perhaps I was too eager at the time. However, since you're back, I'll be leaving first!"
With that, Loken didn't wait for anyone to react and immediately teleported away, vanishing before their eyes.
Gale immediately had a bad feeling: "No, we fell for it!"
Inside the Life Greenhouse, Alexstrasza regretfully looked at the Faceless Ones before her; she should have remained vigilant.
Beside Alexstrasza, also captured, were Freya and Hodir.
Arcane radiance flashed, and Loken appeared before everyone. He said to the leader of the Faceless Ones: "General Vezax, turn them into our own! Ulduar is about to fall, and we need more fighting power."
General Vezax nodded and waved at the Faceless Ones. The Faceless Ones immediately placed their tentacles on the heads of the three, injecting Shadow Power into their bodies.
"No—"
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