Sacrifice's Rise: I Became Invincible After Entering Godslayer Temple

Outside South Harbor, the Mystery Protector leisurely observed the magic Defend Wall that he had destroyed.

Not far from him, Darklord, wearing a sullen expression, coldly watched the Mystery Protector's actions.

"Why are you standing so far from me? If we are to completely demolish South Harbor, we must cooperate fully. You shouldn't be too worse for wear, right?"

The Mystery Protector, wearing a slight smile, turned and asked Darklord.

The Mystery Protector was well aware that Darklord had been severely injured in their recent actions.

Even with the powerful force of the Saint of Mystery, a swift recovery was improbable.

His question was deliberate, aimed at reminding Darklord of his hostility towards all adventurers.

"I noticed the spells you used earlier were quite powerful. Couldn't another such powerful spell simply destroy South Harbor?" "Even as a Legend Magus, I can only use a divine spell once! Using divine spells repeatedly would greatly impact my condition! Do you really think you alone could eliminate all those left in South Harbor?" The Mystery Protector scoffed at Darklord's question.

He felt that Darklord had completely misunderstood the situation.

If it weren't for his sworn enmity with John, he would be reluctant to collaborate with someone as foolish as Darklord.

"If that's the case, why are you wasting time? Stop loitering around the ruins of the Defend Wall! Let's move on and attack the second Defend Wall directly! The second Defend Wall is likely not as sturdy as the outermost magic Defend Wall!"

After uttering these harsh words, Darklord strode past the Mystery Protector, heading straight towards the second Defend Wall of South Harbor.

This time, the Mystery Protector did not mock Darklord; instead, he simply followed him to the final Defend Wall of South Harbor.

Although John had hoped to construct more Defend Walls for South Harbor, there simply wasn't enough time, and there was a significant shortage of magical materials.

In the end, South Harbor was only fortified with two Defend Walls.

After the Mystery Protector obliterated the outermost magical Defend Wall with a powerful divine spell, the second Defend Wall became South Harbor's last line of defense.

Losing the second Defend Wall would leave South Harbor utterly defenseless.

Within South Harbor, Twilight and Hammer were engaged in a fierce argument.

As the two strongest individuals in South Harbor, their ideas for the upcoming defense plan were entirely divergent.

"We cannot merely defend! Merely defending will never lead to a successful defense, especially since the magic Defend Wall was destroyed by a single divine spell from the enemy! We must take the initiative to strike!"

Hammer, being a formidable warrior, naturally favored taking the offensive.

He believed that defending within South Harbor offered no chance of success.

Neither the guards from Storm City nor the magus from the Naga tribe had offered any assistance to them.

Even if they continued to defend, how could they possibly hope to turn the tide against such an overwhelming enemy?

Hammer's wish was to flee with the people of South Harbor in the face of an enemy with such a vast difference in strength.

In Hammer's view, John, as the lord of South Harbor, would certainly not let the attackers off easily.

Waiting for John's return and then counterattacking seemed to him the best plan.

"Even if we take the initiative to attack, we cannot defeat the enemies attacking South Harbor! We can't even clearly identify who is attacking us! Our only chance lies in defending to buy time, waiting for support from allies. Storm City and the Naga tribe haven't offered any help for now, but that doesn't mean we won't have any support coming," Twilight countered.

The potential help Twilight referred to was the support from Shatras, a Legend Magus from the Naga tribe.

When the Mystery Protector launched the attack on South Harbor, Twilight had contacted Shatras.

Shatras didn't refuse Twilight's request but mentioned he had some matters to attend to and would arrive a bit later.

"Do you still believe in that Naga?! The entire Naga race is not to be trusted! We've put our trust in the Nagas before, but in the end, they betrayed us!"

Hammer's tone was filled with intense emotion as he spoke.

After all, Hammer had once followed the Ocean Sage for an extended period.

The rapid fall of the Ocean Sage was due to the betrayal of the Naga tribe.

Had the Naga tribe not betrayed the Ocean Sage, it's highly likely that the Ocean Sage would have managed to hold Storm City, and the current crises might have been averted.

"I understand your disdain for the Nagas! But now is not the time to be petulant! It's not just South Harbor that's facing a grave threat; the entire Order Faction is under severe duress. At this critical juncture, we must place our trust in our allies! Moreover, Shatras and John have collaborated for a long time. Don't you trust Shatras, or do you not trust John either? Have you forgotten the Ocean Sage's final words?"

Twilight countered with a series of rhetorical questions, causing Hammer to fall silent eventually.

"You're right, I admit I may have been a bit irrational due to the pressure. But how can we defend effectively until reinforcements arrive?"

Hammer conceded, his tone now reflecting a more composed and rational stance.

After calming down, Hammer ceased to oppose Twilight, though he remained pessimistic about South Harbor's chances of a successful defense.

Twilight, recognizing the need to adjust her tone, knew she might have been a bit harsh in her efforts to persuade Hammer.

"I've already devised a defense plan. We must rely on the second Defend Wall and the additional structures within South Harbor for defense. Don't forget that we can also utilize the Mystery power beneath the ground!"

Twilight believed they could hold South Harbor because she planned to use the underground Mystery power for a surprise counterattack at the last moment.

Although Hammer was skeptical about the plan, he still proceeded to arrange the defense according to Twilight's strategy.

Thanks to Hammer's valiant fighting and command, the people of South Harbor successfully slowed down the assault pace of the Mystery Protector and Darklord, leading to another argument between the two invaders.

"Can you fight with a bit more seriousness? Your spells aren't posing any threat to the enemies inside South Harbor! Are you intentionally sabotaging the grand Saint's plan?!"

Darklord was utterly intolerant of the Mystery Protector's approach.

After the destruction of the magical Defend Wall, the Mystery Protector hadn't showcased any more powerful spells.

He merely stood by, watching Darklord fight alone.

The look the Mystery Protector gave Darklord was tinged with severity.

"You'd better understand the situation! This operation isn't my plan but yours! I've already provided significant help; what more do you expect me to do? Do you really want me to take over all your responsibilities? If the plan succeeds, should the Saint of Mystery reward you or me?"

The Mystery Protector's question left Darklord without a response.

After all, should the plan succeed, the Saint of Mystery would undoubtedly reward Darklord, not the Mystery Protector.

The Saint of Mystery is not a deity known for easily forgiving his enemies, and from his perspective, the Mystery Protector was once an adversary.

"Even if you can't receive any rewards, don't you want to eliminate John? This city is, after all, John's territory!"

Having failed with previous persuasions, Darklord bluntly invoked the name of the person the Mystery Protector cared about most: John.

At the mention of John's name, the Mystery Protector's mouth twitched momentarily, but he quickly regained his composure, aware that Darklord was deliberately provoking him.

"Of course, I'm eager to eliminate John and destroy everything he owns! But, you can take on this task here at South Harbor! From what I see, your efforts have been quite successful! Keep it up and strive to demolish South Harbor as soon as possible!"

With those words, the Mystery Protector teleported himself to the seaside.

Preferring to enjoy the seaside scenery, the Mystery Protector was unwilling to provide any further assistance to Darklord.

Left with no choice, Darklord had to continue the assault on South Harbor alone.

The dispute between the Mystery Protector and Darklord somewhat alleviated the defensive pressure on South Harbor.

However, even against Darklord alone, South Harbor ultimately failed to hold its defense.

When Darklord finally breached the last defense of South Harbor, the long-awaited reinforcements arrived - Legend Magus Shatras finally made it to the scene!