Building the Strongest Undead Empire from Scratch

Chapter 215: Esteemed Queen, your return ensures our triumph

In an instant, Thalor's purple domain enveloped the entire battlefield. His centipede swung its massive body, blocking several hobgoblin shamans from attacking its master.

The centipede opened its gaping maw, and a purple vortex appeared at its head. Catching the five Monarch-level goblins off guard, it devoured them all in one gulp. They didn't even have time to scream before their forms vanished completely.

The five Monarch-level hobgoblins fighting the centipede were startled, fearing they might be next. They quickly retreated to avoid its attack.

Both the hobgoblins and undead were stunned by the centipede's unexpected move. It was the first time they realized the centipede had such a bizarre devouring ability.

The key point was that this unexpected move wasn't used to devour enemies but rather to consume its own allies in a disadvantageous situation.

In an instant, the centipede digested the Monarch-level goblins, and Xiao Mu could clearly feel its aura growing stronger.

All the hobgoblin shamans looked at the giant centipede with fear, worried they might be its next target.

But then, the centipede, now within Thalor's domain, began to shrink, quickly becoming the size of a normal centipede. It flew towards Thalor, and to everyone's astonishment, Thalor swallowed it whole!

"Ugh, that's disgusting!" Xiao Hui covered her mouth in disbelief.

As Thalor and his centipede fused, his aura surged, and the surrounding purple domain turned green.

Thick armor began to grow over his skin, tearing through his shirt and pants. Curved skeletal structures, resembling the centipede's mandibles, sprouted from his body.

Thalor's entire body was now covered in brown armor, including his head. Two curved spikes grew from his chin, and long antennae sprouted from his head.

Thalor had transformed into a humanoid centipede, or more accurately, an insectoid creature.

"What kind of creature is this? Did he merge with his centipede?" Xiao Hui felt Thalor's power had increased significantly. Was this his trump card?

Thalor became a blur, attacking the hobgoblin shamans. Two lv1 shamans couldn't react in time and were caught by the pincers on Thalor's arms.

A purple vortex appeared on Thalor's chest, instantly draining the life force from the hobgoblin shamans.

The armor on Thalor's neck split open, releasing two streams of green smoke, expelling the excess impurities from the hobgoblin shamans.

The siblings felt Thalor grow even stronger, and the other hobgoblin shamans' faces turned pale as they retreated.

Now, Thalor was a figure of fear. Neither the undead nor the hobgoblins dared to attack him together. If he caught them, he would only grow stronger.

This was exactly what Thalor wanted. If he feared a combined attack, he wouldn't have shown up so early. He could have waited until both sides were exhausted before appearing.

Thalor waved his hand, and countless giant whips formed from centipede bodies appeared within his domain, sweeping everything around them.

Xiao Mu grabbed Xiao Hui and used his speed to dodge out of Thalor's attack range.

The other undead weren't so lucky. Those hit by the whips disintegrated on the spot. The attacks carried the soul-damaging properties of shamanic magic, which, while not fatal to Monarch-level beings, could still injure them.

Only Arthas, wielding his weapon, managed to shield Azure and Riven from the attacks. As soul entities, they were more vulnerable to soul attacks.

Arthur used his body to protect John and Crane, being the most resistant among the six Race Kings.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Thalor charged at the injured undead, intending to devour them and gain the means to counter the undead.

The siblings and Arthas attacked Thalor simultaneously, trying to stop him, but Thalor's reaction speed and explosive power had greatly increased.

In just five seconds, he had repelled the siblings.

Facing Arthas's attack, Thalor single-handedly grabbed his weapon, and using shamanic magic, sent Arthas flying.

Just as Thalor was about to absorb the two trapped Monarch-level undead, he sensed something and turned sharply.

Countless green vines intertwined, forming a massive maw that lunged at Thalor.

Caught off guard, Thalor's armor glowed brown, and a centipede shadow appeared behind him.

Boom!

The massive impact sent nearby undead flying, but Thalor, at the center of the attack, remained unmoved, blocking the powerful strike.

As the attack dissipated, Thalor's armor was slightly reddened, and a large crater appeared on the ground, but he was uninjured.

Thalor looked up at the small figure floating in the sky, a smile forming under his mask.

"Hobgoblin king, lv6 Monarch level, is this all you've got? Or are you just too old and useless?" Thalor taunted, revealing the hobgoblin king's strength.

Thalor's focus was entirely on the hobgoblin king. His goal was clear: kill the hobgoblin king and conquer the hobgoblin race.

The hobgoblin king finally made his move. Despite his age, he possessed lv6 Monarch level strength. Xiao Mu could feel the power of the previous attack; it would have killed any of them.

Yet Thalor had blocked it without injury, confirming Xiao Mu's suspicion that he had high immunity to shamanic magic, likely due to his centipede devouring hobgoblin shamans.

"The hobgoblin king is at level six, and Thalor is even stronger," Xiao Hui said worriedly. With Thalor's monstrous strength, taking down the hobgoblin kingdom would be even harder for the undead.

Unless they could defeat Thalor in one go, he would continue to devour other undead, growing stronger. Regular Monarch-level beings were no match for him, only making him more powerful.

Xiao Mu was at a loss. He had never encountered a Lord with such formidable abilities.

Even with Thalor's back turned to the undead, no one dared to attack. The hobgoblin shamans in the sky were equally hesitant, placing their hopes on the hobgoblin king. But if the hobgoblin king failed, all would be lost.

"So, you're the Lord who defected to the goblins and controlled them," the hobgoblin king said in goblin language, his voice aged.

"That's right. Soon, it will be your turn. Surrender and become my nourishment," Thalor replied confidently. Even if the hobgoblin king was higher level, his centipede had devoured many hobgoblins, giving him high resistance. He feared nothing.

Once he devoured the Monarch-level hobgoblins, he would level up again. He didn't need troops, just his centipede.

Thalor soared into the air, attacking the hobgoblin king. Countless centipede shadows swirled within his domain, and his right hand transformed into a giant pincer aimed at the king's head.

The hobgoblin king had no choice but to fight. Behind him was his kingdom. Even if he couldn't win, he had to try. He refused to believe this strange ability was unbeatable.

The hobgoblin king released his domain, gathering life energy to protect himself and attack Thalor.

But Thalor's centipede shadows absorbed the attacks, unable to stop his advance. Just as Thalor was about to strike, the hobgoblin king swung his staff, unleashing a powerful shockwave that pushed Thalor back.

Thalor steadied himself mid-air and attacked again, his body a blur.

"Let's see how many times you can use that trick!" Thalor taunted.

The hobgoblin king's face was grim. His attacks were ineffective. In his younger days, he could have fought Thalor with armor and weapons, but now he was too old.

With no other choice, the hobgoblin king continued using shamanic magic. Blue and red flames spewed out, forming a fiery tornado that swirled around him and gathered above.

The hobgoblin shamans behind him also channeled their energy into the tornado.

Soon, a massive blue, white, and red tornado appeared above the hobgoblin king. He ignored Thalor's approach.

The tornado spun rapidly, the flames intertwining and merging, growing more powerful.

Thalor didn't care. He struck the hobgoblin king's shamanic barrier with his domain-infused attack, cracking it instantly.

But as the barrier shattered, the hobgoblin king's crown glowed brightly, forming another shield. Thalor's attack didn't even ripple the new shield.

Thalor increased his power, while the fiery tornado above the hobgoblin king reached its peak.

The surrounding hobgoblin shamans retreated. Xiao Mu, sensing danger, also led the undead away, but it was too late.

The fiery tornado exploded, sending a terrifying shockwave across the battlefield.

Boom!

A brilliant flame erupted where the hobgoblin king and Thalor clashed, and a ring-shaped shockwave spread out, shaking the entire basin. The walls cracked, and the sky above fractured.

Even the hobgoblin royal city wasn't spared. The shockwave shattered its shield and cracked its walls.

The hobgoblin shamans, exhausted of Mana Points, were thrown to the ground by the shockwave.

Despite their quick reaction, Xiao Mu and the undead couldn't escape the blast. As they braced for impact, a massive black barrier appeared, shielding them from the shockwave.

The siblings and the undead turned to see Alex standing not far behind them.

"Miss Alex, you're back!"

"Esteemed Queen, your return ensures our triumph!" the six Race Kings said with utmost loyalty.