As two hours passed since the gate had opened, the situation in the guardian chamber had evolved. Now, nearly everyone had the capability and the antidotes to enter the toxic cloud and launch an attack on the massive spider guardian.
The status of the Celestial Arachnids had significantly declined during those hours:
[Celestial Arachnids] [4,932/10,000]
Ery had been working tirelessly, continuously selling his anti-poison pills. He had even adjusted his prices, lowering them from a dium shard for 20 pills to a single pill for 10 pieces of the tiny shards. This price reduction had proven effective, as he successfully sold a total of 600 pills. In return, he had acquired 35 shards and a pouch filled to the brim with tiny shards.
Ery couldn't help but grin widely as he observed the shiny crystals that now filled his pouch. The rewarding sight was a testant to his shrewd business acun.
Although he still received the occasional purchase from latecors who had just entered through the gate, Ery felt that it wasn't worth his ti anymore. It was ti for him to join the fight, and with newfound resources in hand, he was ready to make his presence felt in the battle against the Celestial Arachnids.
As Ery prepared to join the battle against the Celestial Arachnids, he decided to take a mont to check the rankings. To his surprise, he discovered that he was now ranked 72nd, with a total of 221 points. It was a significant jump in the rankings without even directly engaging with the celestial creatures. His contribution in helping those 600 magus deal with the toxic gas had been recognized as a significant contribution by the ruins. It was a revelation that opened up new possibilities for him.
"This is great!" Ery thought to himself.
With this newfound knowledge, Ery devised a plan to earn more points without risking direct combat with the hundreds of elves in the air. Drawing upon the power of Khaos, he summoned Jade Warriors, clones of himself created from the celestial ruins' earth. These semi-crystalline versions of Ery wielded swords infused with Khaos energy.
He began summoning them in waves—
10 summons
30 summons
50 summons
128 summons
and stop at an impressive 256 Jade Warriors.
While each summons didn't possess the power to match a magus-level creature, they made up for it with sheer numbers and coordination. Their primary objective was to focus on eliminating the swarms of young spiders that threatened the magus.
Ery watched as his army of Jade Warriors descended upon the crystal spiders, engaging them in combat. With their combined strength and strategy, they proved to be a formidable force against the young spiders, working together to thin their numbers and reduce the threat to the magus in the chamber.
His Jade warrior strategy proved to be highly effective. With each passing minute, he managed to eliminate 40 to 50 young celestial spiders, steadily climbing up the rankings.
[Rank 68 - Ery Ambrose - 236 points]
However, Ery was not content with this progress. He knew he could do more to contribute to the battle. With determination, he retrieved his [Rampant Staff] and began using his [Jade Root] technique to helphis Jade Warriors. With hundreds of roots helping limit the spider's movent, the jade warriors were able to defeat the spiders even faster.
As a result, his rank began to soar at a much faster rate:
[Rank 57 - Ery Ambrose - 319 points]
[Rank 48 - Ery Ambrose - 454 points]
[Rank 39 - Ery Ambrose - 571 points]
Ery's actions not only increased his point but also played a crucial role in easing the ground battles. With his 258 Jade Warriors supporting the magus on the ground, more of them could now focus their efforts on combating the massive celestial spider in the air. The tide of the battle was slowly turning in their favor, thanks to Ery's relentless efforts and strategic use of his abilities.
Taking a brief mont to study the list of contributors, Ery noticed sothing remarkable. Half of the top 50 contributors were humans.
[Rank 1 - D'Mal - 748 points]
[Rank 3 - Nael Nephilim - 727 points]
[Rank 8 - Loriel Starwind - 701 points]
[Rank 14 - Roland XII - 685 points]
[Rank 31 - Zephyr Nephilim -689 points]
[Rank 33 - Uria Alabaster - 685 points]
[Rank 36 - Ery Ambrose - 670 points]
Nael Nephilim, the faith child, continued to srize everyone with his impressive balls of light, showcasing his extraordinary abilities. Alongside him, the two spirit masters, Uria and Zephyr, engaged in a fierce rivalry, each contributing significantly to the battle.
Ery also notices a group of dark magus who summoned a specter-like creature to attack the celestial spider. Three of these magus of the Oculus faction had managed to reach the top 50 ranks with their formidable abilities.
There was also a notable group of Imperium Techno magus who had set up a massive cannon to blast the massive creature from the ground. Their unconventional approach added diversity to the battle.
Seeing these humans among the top contributors filled Ery with pride and motivation. They were proving that humans could not only hold their own in the magus world but also excel in the face of adversity.
[You have destroyed the Celestial Guardian]
[Rank 34 - Ery Ambrose - 680 points]
[Your current points are: 1,991 (2,671)]
After three grueling hours of battle, the combined efforts of the 3,000 magus had finally paid off. They had managed to defeat the celestial spider guardian, and Ery's impressive contributions had propelled him to rank 34. As a reward, he received four dium cores, adding to his growing collection.
With the guardian vanquished, the gate leading to the fourth layer of the ruins was opened. Just as before, a rush of magus poured into the gate, eager to continue their expedition.
Ery, however, knew better than to let his guard down. He wisely chose to stay close to Zach and his group of enforcers, ensuring that the presence of the dark elves wouldn't lead to any trouble.
Zach directed his concern toward Ery, his tone stern. "Give back the enforcer tracker," he demanded, his focus solely on Ery.
Before Ery could respond, Jinkan arrived on the scene, and Ery seized the opportunity. With a hint of excitent, he spoke up, "Good news, Zach said I can rejoin the expedition."
However, Zach quickly intervened to clarify, his tone still resolute, "That's not what I was saying at all."
Jinkan stepped in to diate the situation, her voice calm but determined. "The second phase of the ruins has started now, Zach. We will be needing him this ti."
The dragon prince remained firm in his position. "No, I don't think that's a good idea."
While the two leaders engaged in a heated debate, they suddenly realized that Ery had opened a portal, leaving them behind with nothing but a faint whisper. "Let's talk again at the next gate."
"Dammit!! He's gone!" Zach exclaid, his frustration evident in his voice.
Ery had his priorities well-defined as he ventured into the fourth layer of the ruins. While he had initially joined the expedition to assist Jinkan and her faction, the allure of gathering more shards had beco impossible to resist. Layer 4 represented the final area for his friends to access the ruins, so Ery aid to amass as many shards as possible and find the ti to hand over so to his Earth friends before delving deeper into the competitive layers.
With these intentions in mind, he once again delved into the enforcer tracker, scouring it for information on rogue magus. His objective was clear: find these rogue elents and use their desperation to extort shards from them.
At this stage, it was increasingly difficult to co across careless rogue bandits. Most of them had taken precautions, were adequately prepared, or possessed hidden cards that bolstered their confidence when attacking other magus. As a result, Ery frequently found himself facing off against more formidable groups of magus. In so cases, the odds were stacked against him, and he had no choice but to stand down, allowing the enforcers to step in and take charge of the situation.
12 hours had passed since Ery had been scouring the fourth layer, exploring various vaults such as the Plant Vaults, Water Vaults, and Earth Vaults. His goal was to acquire more shards to further his mastery of the nature law. Despite his best efforts to remain cautious and discreet, soone had eventually caught on to his patterns and laid a trap.
Now, Ery found himself confronted by a group of 10 rogue magus bandits who had prepared a specialized item called [Spatial Distortion]. This item rendered him incapable of using his spatial magic, leaving him at a disadvantage.
"Finally, we've caught ourselves a big fish," one of the bandits remarked with a sinister laugh.
To Ery's surprise, he sensed the arrival of a group of powerful magus entering the vault, and their energy signatures unmistakably belonged to the elves.
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