Chapter 1759 - 1038: This Is the True Posture of the Abyss

Tami finally managed to drink from the Elemental Bottle through his relentless efforts, barely mending his broken body.

"Divine power of the Elemental Bottle."

However, just as he poked his head out from his own pit, he saw a swarm of humanity surging in, scaring him into hurriedly retreating and using his shield to firmly block the entrance.

"Boom boom boom—"

The booming sound from the explosion of humanity was incessant, with a powerful impact at the entrance, but he could still hold it.

Yet, even if he could resist, what about everyone outside?

Without help, I can’t solo defeat the Master of the Abyss! Not that we could win even with help...

"I hope everyone can hang in there."

When the explosion finally ended, Tami loosened his grip on his shield and jumped out.

The sight that met his eyes was one of chaos—a ground blasted beyond recognition, pitted like it had been struck by a meteor shower, while the ever-active Abyss quickly filled the holes, leaving behind pits of varying depths as traps.

Manus stood on the earth like a demon god.

After releasing such large-scale, high-damage magic, he still looked unfazed, seemingly ready to continue pounding people with his fists, truly exuding a sense of oppression.

He didn’t see the magicians or his other companions, who seemed dead beyond dead, with not even bones in sight.

Either they returned automatically to the bonfire, or they were blown away without a trace left.

"Puh ha!"

Maru suddenly crawled out from the Abyss below, able to briefly hide in shadows to avoid damage, one of the few specialties of an assassin.

"I’m still alive?" Chaos made a sound from the very edge of the nest, apparently lucky enough to be on the edge and avoid the explosion.

"You’re still alive? Great," Tami ran over at a trot, assuming a stance towards Manus not far away, asking, "How about it, can you still stand?"

"I can manage." Maru took a few deep breaths, drawing his weapon again.

Chaos hesitated for a few seconds and said, "My leg’s broken, I can’t keep fighting, you guys do your best!"

The nest was too dark for Tami to see Chaos’s situation, so hearing this, he nodded and responded, "Take care of yourself then. Oh, and record as much of the battle as you can with the Image Stone!"

"I won’t shirk from that responsibility!"

Chaos responded with great conviction.

Their conversation was swift, and only then did Manus look at them, exuding a tyrannical aura once more.

"I really thank you for dragging us to this godforsaken place."

Tami swung several Sword Qi at his opponent, but such attacks were naturally ineffective, easily shattered by Manus with a wave of his big hand.

That’s the arm that captured them in Ulashiro; once seen, it’s unforgettable.

Though there was still a question bothering everyone—why did Manus do this, what’s the point of kidnapping a few innocent passing adventurers?

"He’s charging over!" Maru warned in time.

As the Master of the Abyss, every move Manus made pulled the abyssal black mud on the ground, which became active with his combat.

So much so that it randomly spiked up to injure, transforming into stabbing columns to pierce through.

When Manus rushed over like a complete beast, the Abyss under Tami and Maru’s feet rose up into countless spikes.

Sensing it, the two leapt to the sides to dodge, but in doing so, they handed the initiative to Manus.

The Master of the Abyss let out a bloodthirsty roar and threw a punch at Tami, each punch being a full-force blow!

Aside from virtualization, there’s really no other way to dodge it!

Or maybe use a flash?

Thankfully, Tami held a magic scroll engraved with a flash, and without hesitation, chose to use it.

"Boom!"

His figure vanished instantly, Manus’s punch hit the ground, creating a pit with cracks spreading immeasurably around the area!

Witnessing such terrifying destructive power, even melee-specialist Maru dared not engage in close combat with him, pulling out a hardly ever used magic wand and swung it, releasing plenty of Luminous Stone Magic Gravel. Though such an attack barely scratched like an itch, it was better than nothing, right?

With a roar, Manus blew the incoming Luminous Stone Magic Gravel back, then turned and punched towards Tami, who flashed behind him.

At this moment, Tami slashed with all his might at Manus, the sword blade clashing with his body with a ping, like striking indestructible armor.

He could slightly dent Steel Giant Puppets now, yet found himself helpless against Manus.

Seeing a slap coming his way, he could only flash again to dodge.

"Boom!"

Manus smashed the ground with a punch but didn’t pause for even a second, planting his hand to the ground to leap high, accurately landing where Tami appeared from his flash, smashing down with another punch.

"Waaah!"