Chapter 1054 - 154: Brutal Victory and the Power of Legendary Level Weapons (Part 3)

Chapter 1054: Chapter 154: Brutal Victory and the Power of Legendary Level Weapons (Part 3)

Sacrifice is the cornerstone of the Empire, perfectly proven at this moment.

It is precisely due to the sacrifice of countless people that this final glorious victory was won.

Of course, the loss of military equipment and hardware was also immense. The Hesse Territory’s War Car Fort lost 3 units as they charged alongside the Knights, providing consistent firepower support. The heavy War Car Fort truly could block the Green Knight’s army, facing the Green Knight’s siege while firing desperately. That’s why they suffered the most losses. Additionally, 2 Cannons were lost, 3 heavy plows, and 5 Harvesters.

Including war rams, the livestock loss exceeded 4000. The Half-Elves, Ogre Mercenaries, and others combined, the Free People’s Corps suffered losses of over a thousand. These were the ones who died directly in battle, along with many wounded.

It can be said that after this battle, almost every soldier among the seven thousand troops of the Hesse Territory was wounded, with more than half killed. They managed to endure only through sheer resilience and a large amount of recuperative potions.

After executing Baron Grant, Su Li stood at the highest point of Rapids Castle, overlooking the bustling battlefield below: soldiers were gathering the bodies of their fallen comrades, Dwarves were salvaging precious armor and weapons, engineers were repairing damaged city walls, and the Bauhinia Battle Banner of the Hesse Territory fluttered fiercely atop the shattered walls. The air was filled with smoke, the scent of blood, the stench of river water, and a sense of... rebirth.

The enormous spoils were enough to make any Lord ecstatic, but the long list of casualties and the injuries of the Divine Generals weighed heavily on his heart like cold stones. Each cold figure was once a vibrant life, a pillar of a family. This victory was bought with the blood and steel of Hesse Territory’s finest.

The footsteps of Oerstein and Hilude sounded from behind him. Hilude was well aware of Su Li’s heavy mood at the moment and proactively said, "Lord, our losses are indeed severe, but there’s good news too. Our gains are truly massive!"

Su Li looked towards the Oath Lance that was embedded to his right, raised his hand, and grasped it firmly. This legendary-level weapon was undoubtedly one of the greatest spoils from the battle in Hesse Territory. It was also the only ancient relic left behind by the Holy Sanctuary Knight.

A dazzling golden brilliance, like the newborn Fiery Sun, erupted from where Su Li held it as the core! Like liquid gold, it rapidly spread upwards and downwards along the ancient lance, expanding!

The Battle Lance, originally about three meters long, underwent an astonishing transformation in Su Li’s hand! Wherever the golden light passed, the body of the lance seemed reshaped by pure brilliance, and its length and thickness could be changed at will under Su Li’s command! This is the powerful ability of the legendary-level lance; even for Su Li, the Champion Knight, the length, balance, and weight of the lance can be adjusted instantly, perfectly adapting to any combat scenario and tactical need. From close-quarters street fights to cavalry charges, from infantry armor-piercing to Phoenix Piercing Flower across dozens or even hundreds of meters, one lance in hand, suitable for all.

Clearly, this is due to incorporating a large amount of Ethereum Gold, greatly increasing its supportive capacity. Consequently, there are as many as 4 runes engraved on it. This is also the hallmark of legendary-level weapons, one more rune than Divine Chosen level weapons.

The first is the [Invulnerable] rune, its shape is interwoven with lozenge-shaped anvils and chains, the most crucial defensive rune, deeply engraved at the junction between the lance’s shaft and tip. It doesn’t grant the lance absolute indestructibility, but greatly reinforces its structural stability and toughness. Whether blocking the fierce chop of the Giant Axe, enduring the blows of a Warhammer, or penetrating thick plate armor, this rune ensures the Oath Lance itself won’t bend, fracture, or break. It is the fundamental guarantee that the knights’ trusted weapon will not fail in blood-soaked battles. When enduring huge impacts, the rune briefly lights up with a low, metallic forging-like humming. This is the fundamental difference from disposable lances.

The second is the [Comet’s Center of Gravity] rune, shaped as three concentric circles around the midsection of the lance, with a tiny Double-tailed Comet embedded in the center. This rune complements the capacity of Ethereum Gold. It doesn’t change gravity but subtly guides and stabilizes the weapon’s dynamic balance during instantaneous shape shifts and high-speed swings. It ensures Su Li, whether executing precise lunges, powerful sweeps, or tricky counter-strikes on dragonback, that the weapon’s trajectory remains accurate and stable, minimizing arm recoil and lag. It makes each attack smooth and effortless, greatly conserving the user’s stamina and enhancing accuracy. During intense shape shifts, the comet emits a gentle silver glow.

The third is the [Armor-Piercing Sharpness] rune, shaped as a simple, needle-like inverted triangle, etched deeply an inch behind the lance tip. The power of this rune is restrained yet lethal. It greatly enhances its penetration. When Su Li channels his power into the lance tip, aiming to penetrate solid defenses like the thick plate armor of Chaos Warriors, the thick hide of Giants, or the stone shell of Gargoyles, the rune faintly lights up, and the lance tip seems to gather an almost invisible spatial distortion. It allows the Oath Lance to consume less energy, more efficiently tearing through and penetrating those seemingly indestructible defenses. During rune activation, the lance tip emits a cold, sharp electric shock sensation.