EFB Chapter 328 Life Link
Chapter 328 Life Link
Chapter 328 Life Link
Rex's expression changed upon hearing this. Although he knew Negan was simply stating the facts, his words sounded particularly harsh to him. However, before he could utter his rebuke, his voice abruptly stopped.
Because everyone could clearly see that the shield core, which had been dim and sluggish in rotation, suddenly emitted a dazzling azure light. The core's rotation speed suddenly increased, emitting a series of buzzing sounds, and the internal energy index began to rise at an astonishing speed!
Moreover, through the observation array in the room, they also saw that the light blue shield outside, which was originally on the verge of collapse, suddenly shone brightly. When the swarm of insects that were frantically attacking the shield came into contact with this suddenly strengthened shield light membrane, their shells suddenly shattered and their bodies disintegrated. Countless insects instantly turned into dust!
A deafening cheer could be faintly heard from within the city; it was the hope that the defenders and the people had rekindled as they saw the shields replenished.
Negan's mouth was agape, the rest of his words stuck in his throat. He blinked hard, then pinched his arm hard. The sharp pain told him that this was not a dream.
Li Ang—he truly single-handedly erected the magical shield that enveloped the entire Obsidian City.
Rex was no less shocked than Negan, but he quickly suppressed his emotions and looked at Leon with a complicated expression.
At this moment, Li Ang closed his eyes, completely immersed in the connection with the shield's core. Rex could feel that the vast, ocean-like spiritual power was continuously outputting from Li Ang's body, maintaining the shield's terrifying consumption.
Upon seeing this, the surrounding blue-robed wizards erupted in cheers, believing they were finally safe.
"He won't last much longer," Rex said hoarsely. "Even if his mental strength is unfathomable, the human body has its limits. Without food, water, sleep, or rest, with his mind constantly under high pressure—he'll collapse in two or three days at most."
Olivia, who had been staring intently at Leon, turned sharply to Rex upon hearing this, her red, vertical pupils filled with anxiety: "What do we do? We can't let the captain keep dragging this out!"
Rex's eyes flickered as if he were struggling, but finally, as if he had made up his mind, he took out an old-fashioned metal box from his pocket. When he opened it, two strangely shaped rings lay quietly inside. The rings were dark gold in color and their surfaces were engraved with intricate patterns that resembled blood vessels and meridians.
"This is—the [Life Link Ring]?" Negan recognized the legendary magical items and gasped.
"Not bad." Rex picked up the ring, his voice deep. "The two people wearing these rings will share their life force completely, circulating and interconnecting. If one is injured, the other will share the pain; if one's life force is depleted, the other will replenish it. Theoretically, as long as one's life force is not exhausted, the other will not truly die."
He paused, his tone grave: "But the price is—once the connection is established, the lives of both parties will be completely bound together; if one dies, the other—will naturally perish as well."
The room was silent. Everyone understood what this meant.
Without the slightest hesitation, Olivia stepped forward and extended her hand: "Leave it to me. I am a red dragon, and my vitality is far stronger than that of human wizards. Let me share the burden of the captain's energy consumption."
Rex gave her a deep look, nodded, and handed her the two rings. Olivia took them and put them on her left ring finger without hesitation. The dark gold rings shimmered and automatically adjusted to the right size, fitting snugly.
She took another ring, walked to Li Ang's side, and looked at Li Ang's hands, which were already covered with various rings. She hesitated for a moment, and finally gently lifted Li Ang's right hand and carefully put the [Life Connection Ring] on his thumb.
The moment the ring was put on.
"Buzz!"
The two rings simultaneously lit up with a warm, dark golden light, and an invisible energy channel appeared, connecting Leon and Olivia's life force together.
Olivia's body trembled slightly. She clearly felt her life force flowing continuously from her body along that invisible connection to Li Ang.
Almost simultaneously, Li Ang's tightly closed eyelashes trembled. Although he had not broken free from the connection with the shield core, he could clearly sense a warm and powerful life force flowing into his body.
Through the mental link of the [Cooperation Ring], he conveyed a thought to Olivia: "—Thank you."
Olivia pursed her lips, shook her head, and replied via the link, "We're together."
Rex watched this scene with a complex expression. With the support of the dragon's life force, Li Ang might really be able to hold on for longer.
But this also means that the fates of these two people are now inextricably linked, sharing both glory and ruin.
The shield was draining at an alarming rate. Even with his Stigmata activated, Leon could only barely maintain the shield by remaining in a meditative state. So, through the [Cooperation Ring], he said to Olivia, "Olivia, please tell Commander-in-Chief Negan and Lord Rex that I'm maintaining the shield and it won't break anytime soon. In the meantime, have them focus on treating the wounded and regrouping. Once Professor Diana and the others arrive, we'll launch our counterattack."
Olivia nodded and relayed Li Ang's words verbatim.
Rex and Negan exchanged a glance, both seeing resolve in each other's eyes.
"I understand," Rex said in a deep voice. "Negan Wizard, have the law enforcement team friends who came to support us withdraw from the defensive line and rest. Rudius, go and organize the wizards and soldiers who can still fight, let them rely on the shields, take turns to rest, and then prepare a counterattack plan. Lord Leon—" He looked at the figure who single-handedly held up the sky, and bowed solemnly, "Obsidian Tower owes you a great debt of gratitude."
Thanks to the fact that the [Grace Ring] has been upgraded to LV60, the activation of the Stigmata no longer has the biggest limitation of cooldown time. This allows Li Ang to maintain the [Wisdom Stigmata] in its liberated state almost the entire time, continuously injecting vast spiritual power into the core of the Obsidian Tower's shield.
This high-intensity, continuous cycle of mental energy output and replenishment acts like a heavy forging hammer, repeatedly tempering his spiritual world.
Amidst the tug-of-war between massive consumption and rapid recovery, Li Ang could clearly feel that the total amount and refinement of his mental energy were increasing at an unprecedented rate.
However, the rapid increase in power comes at a price. Maintaining the release of the Holy Mark is like keeping the nervous system in a state of extreme tension. Even with the [Acceleration Pocket Watch] constantly restoring mental energy, the fatigue originating from the depths of the mind still accumulates and settles like a bone-deep sore.