Chapter 1094: The Elemental Sphere
"As expected, my suspicion was correct. That Bloodbone Orc had never really been a match for Lord Rafael before, and now he's suddenly strong enough to suppress Lord Rafael. Even if it was a sneak attack, it's still unbelievable.
A warrior who just broke through to Sky Rank shouldn't suddenly become this powerful, even if the gap between Sky Rank and Title Archmage is frighteningly large.
Lord Rafael already has one foot into Sky Rank, just short of the final transformation and gaining supernatural power. That Bloodbone Orc has only undergone one more transformation and possesses supernatural power.
That's not right. Someone who just broke through to Sky Rank shouldn't be able to master supernatural power so smoothly, nor should they be able to control it so easily.
To use supernatural power in combat, you need time to adapt. Understanding the rules isn't something you grasp in just a day or two.
And last time, when I encountered that Bronze Orc, it was the same. He didn't have the aura of someone who just broke through to Sky Rank. When he used supernatural power, it was obvious he'd already comprehended enough rules and had completely stabilized at Sky Rank, able to unleash its full strength.
I don't believe all orcs are monsters of this caliber. It's possible for one to appear, but two in a row? These orcs must have discovered some special method!
Also, that Bloodbone Orc has already mastered the Bloodbone Orcs' innate ability—Shadow Split. And at a very high level. That's not something you achieve through effort and bloodline alone!"
After Lin Yun finished speaking, Rafael couldn't stay lost in disappointment and anger. He stared at Lin Yun in shock.
"I heard Morgan say that Archmage Leon once encountered a Sky Rank orc who could actually unleash the full power of Sky Rank—a Bronze Orc? Do you know his name?"
"Shark."
Rafael looked even more incredulous.
"Shark? That foolish guy? He broke through to Sky Rank too, and can even use his innate ability now? I fought him before—he could barely fight back. If not for his insane defense, he'd have died under my Floating Fortress ages ago...
What on earth made these orcs all break through to Sky Rank...
If we don't figure out the reason, we're doomed..."
Lin Yun furrowed his brows, as if remembering something, and asked Rafael in a serious tone.
"Lord Rafael, you know the Blazeforge Orcs well. Of the orcs who entered the Blazeforge Battlefield this time, do you know which tribes are here, and who their leaders are?"
Rafael nodded. For something like this, Skyhold Fortress's intelligence could definitely get the information.
"The strongest tribe is the Golden Orcs. Their top warrior is their Grand General, and he's only one step away from Sky Rank. Then there's the Bronze Orcs, led by Shark, but he's already dead.
The Bloodbone Orc tribe, led by the powerful Paul, has already taken a step into the Sky Rank—he has now fully broken through.
The Black Iron Orc tribe, their leader, has also stepped into the Sky Rank...
The Savage Orc tribe...
And so on. Archmage Leon, are you saying...
Just as he was speaking, Rafael's expression suddenly froze, cold sweat streaming down his face...
Leon frowned, his face darkening as well.
"That's right, Lord Rafael. This time, the Blazeforge Orcs entering the Blazeforge Battlefield, all their tribal leaders are those who have already taken a step into the Sky Rank. Most of them are only one final transformation away from gaining transcendent power and fully breaking through...
How many such powerhouses are there in total?
Morgan, standing nearby, looked a bit confused.
"What are you all talking about? Why can't I understand any of this?"
Rafael gave Morgan a bitter smile and shook his head.
"Among the Blazeforge Orcs entering the Blazeforge Battlefield this time, there are nine who have already stepped into the Sky Rank—just one final, most difficult transformation away from becoming true Sky Rank powerhouses!
At first, we thought it was because Sky Rank powerhouses couldn't enter the Blazeforge Battlefield, so they sent in their strongest who could.
But now, it seems that's not the case at all. Their real target isn't us...
Nine, Morgan. Whether it's Shark of the Bronze Orcs or Paul of the Bloodbone Orcs, they're among those nine...
And both Shark and Paul have already broken through to the Sky Rank, able to overcome the Blazeforge Battlefield's restrictions and wield transcendent power.
Do you understand what this means?
Even Morgan, slow as he was, understood now. His face went pale in an instant, and he started stammering.
"You... you mean the Blazeforge Orcs could suddenly gain nine true Sky Rank powerhouses? Nine who can wield transcendent power?"
Rafael smiled bitterly and nodded.