Chapter 322: We Surrender

"Take this axe!"

Facing the dragon tail's whip-like attack again, Matthew roared and leaped into the air, axe in hand, aiming to strike down the incoming tail.

His muscles bulged, distorting the air around him.

A pale yellow battle aura enveloped Matthew’s body.

"Boom!"

Matthew's axe landed squarely on the dragon’s tail.

The collision between his battle aura and the magical barrier caused an explosive shockwave.

With a resounding blast, the tail of the Eastern Dragon was severed.

The momentum of the battle aura didn’t diminish, smashing into the ground.

Two nearby houses crumbled with a deafening crash, splitting in half.

As soon as he landed, Matthew's figure blurred and darted down the street toward Li Meng.

His speed left only a shadow trailing behind him.

But another tail suddenly swept horizontally toward him.

Matthew stopped and realized, to his shock, that the severed tail had regrown.

"You've got to be kidding me!"

He let out an exasperated cry, quickly retreating to evade the attack.

The massive tail smashed through two more houses with a thunderous crash.

Debris flew into the air.

"Helena, what kind of summoned creature is this?"

Matthew yelled as he dodged the dragon’s relentless attacks.

If this were just a water elemental spirit, its power was far beyond ordinary.

He was a war god, yet a mere water elemental spirit was blocking his way.

"Matthew, focus! Here comes the big one!"

The serpent-like elemental spirit suddenly stopped its pursuit.

It slithered back toward the black-robed "Silver Mask," coiling its massive body like a snake.

It opened its mouth wide, and a brilliant water-blue magical light began to gather.

A water sphere spun and compressed within its maw.

The transparent sphere gradually turned deep blue, radiating a terrifying magical pressure that spread from the serpent-like water elemental spirit.

Not far away, Helena's face turned pale.

She could feel the overwhelming magical power brewing within the water sphere.

"Wait, are you planning to destroy all of Rogue Town?!"

Helena couldn’t help but shout.

If that water sphere were released, its power would rival a forbidden spell.

The entire Rogue Town might be obliterated, engulfed by the ensuing tidal wave.

Hearing Helena's alarm, Matthew and Irisis’s faces turned grim.

They stopped holding back, their figures blurring as they charged toward the serpent-like elemental spirit.

A shockwave erupted where they had stood just moments before.

Seeing them charge, Li Meng, standing on the rooftop, remained unmoved.

Water-blue magic surged again, twisting the surrounding air under the immense pressure.

The magic converged at a single point, forming yet another colossal Eastern Dragon behind Li Meng.

The new dragon’s form solidified at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"What... what is this?"

The appearance of a second serpent-like water elemental spirit left Matthew and Irisis dumbfounded.

One was already incredibly difficult to handle; now there was another.

The bottomless magical reserves of their opponent made them feel as if they were facing the Savage God.

Only when confronting the Savage God had they ever experienced something this overwhelming.

Matthew and Irisis halted their charge toward the elemental spirit.

The appearance of a second serpent-like elemental spirit was clearly aimed at them.

"Silver Mask, we surrender! Please stop!"

Helena’s voice rang out suddenly, loud and clear.

Her declaration made Matthew and Irisis simultaneously turn their heads to her in surprise.

At that moment, there was a sharp whistle.

The Eastern Dragon that had been preparing to attack lifted its head and fired the water sphere.

The blue water sphere streaked through the air, breaking the sound barrier with a piercing whistle.

"Boom!"

At an altitude of a thousand meters, the sphere exploded with a deafening roar.

A massive downpour of elemental water rained down, drenching Rogue Town.

"It's raining?"

"My god, is this what battles between god-level warriors are like?"

"Such pure elemental water!"

The adventurers, soaked in the torrential rain, erupted in excitement.

Some ran indoors, grabbing wooden basins to collect the elemental water.

Elemental water was a valuable resource.

It could replenish magic and be used to craft potions.

Back on the battlefield, Matthew, Irisis, and Helena stood silently in the rain, gazing at Silver Mask on the rooftop.

Helena’s surrender had effectively ended the fight.

Matthew and Irisis had no intention of continuing.

They had fought with all their might, yet Silver Mask hadn’t even been serious.

The disparity in power was glaringly obvious.

Continuing the fight would only lead to humiliation.

Better to surrender now than flee later.

The rain lasted several minutes before stopping.

"What’s... what's wrong?"

Noticing Matthew and Irisis staring at her, Helena looked confused.

Irisis blushed and awkwardly looked away.

Matthew, on the other hand, chuckled, slinging his axe over his shoulder.

"Helena, you’ve got a fantastic figure!"

He gave her a thumbs-up with his left hand.

It was then Helena realized the issue.

Looking down, her face turned bright red.

The elemental water had soaked her thin robes, causing them to cling tightly to her body.

Her curves were fully outlined, her fair skin faintly visible beneath the fabric.

Helena quickly crossed her arms over her chest and glared angrily.

Matthew shrugged, his eyes still fixed on her.

Taking a deep breath, Helena’s expression turned cold.

"Do you still want to fight?"

Matthew and Irisis, representing the Merchant Alliance, exchanged glances.

Helena, representing the Water Dragon Knights, hadn’t actively participated in the battle, but her stance was crucial.

After all, this whole situation had started because of the Water Dragon Knights.

At her words, Matthew and Irisis turned toward Silver Mask on the rooftop.

The two serpent-like water elemental spirits were now a pair, their presence overwhelming.

"Matthew, let’s leave this to others from here on."

"Agreed!"

The two turned and walked down the street, leaving the battlefield behind.

Li Meng watched them leave from the rooftop.

As for Helena... what a stunning woman.

His gaze lingered on her voluptuous figure, a hint of greed flashing in his eyes.

"Hold it in, hold it in. A beauty like her deserves gentleness and patience," he muttered to himself, as if in self-hypnosis.

Li Meng snapped his fingers.

With a sharp "pop," the two eastern Dragons dissolved into elemental water.

The water cascaded down the streets, forming massive waves that surged into the distance.

Seeing the approaching waves, Helena froze.

Under such a powerful presence, she couldn’t summon the magic needed to resist.