To achieve the goal of containment, Aura activated a spatial effect called "siege battlefield." If the "single-challenge" field was based on the user's strength, the "siege" was based on the enemy's strength.
Once activated, reinforcements would appear periodically to aid the battle. The strength of these reinforcements was equivalent to the enemy's average level. Lakyus's and the other eight's levels were all LV100, so the monsters that appeared around them were all above LV60, and their total number was close to 500!
Seeing the monster army suddenly appear, with ferocious eyes staring at them, Gagran reflexively gripped his war hammer. However, after judging their strength through breath perception, he relaxed a little. "It seems we're outnumbered. This might be a tough fight!" he said jokingly.
"In that case, let's add some friendly forces," Evileye replied calmly.
Without waiting, Evileye activated her summoning magic, [Undead Legion]. Instantly, over a hundred undead emerged from the ground: Bone Dragons, Great Mages of the Dead, Heavy-Armored Skeleton Warriors...
Although most of them were low-level undead, their leader was a mid-level undead of the Death Knight class, and their legion leader was an undead general who could rival a King of Destruction.
"Let's go too!"
"Yes, the more friendly power, the better!"
After Evileye, Lakyus and the others also took action, activating the magic [Final War: Good] to summon high-level angels. Four golden vortices appeared in the sky, and from them, white-winged battle angels continuously poured out.
In the blink of an eye, the Church had an enslaved army whose numbers were no less than the reinforcements from the Map of Mountains and Rivers, making Albedo and the others feel the pressure.
"These people really can't be underestimated!"
"Everyone, buy time to defeat the enemy! The army outside is still waiting for our support!"
After both sides finished their preparations, they almost simultaneously launched an attack. The coalition forces of demons, undead, and angels charged at each other.
[Heavenly Energy]!
[Blessing of the Priest Warriors]!
[Fierce Fighting Spirit]!
On the Church's side, Leinas, Lakyus, and Gagran moved to the front. The light flickering from their bodies indicated their enhanced statuses. The first three demons that approached them were instantly struck. Lakyus's holy sword severed their heads, Leinas's spear pierced their hearts, and Gagran's hammer shattered their breastplates. The tragic wounds showed the huge disparity in strength.
However, behind them, Albedo, Shalltear, and Cocytus faced Lakyus and the other two, halting the Church's charge. In a one-on-one duel, the Guardians might not be their match. But with the help of demon reinforcements, holding them back temporarily was not a big problem.
Seeing this stalemate, Enri in the back row immediately took action.
[Holy Realm], unfold!!!
Golden lines centered on Enri spread out like a spider web, covering the entire battlefield.
Albedo, who was fighting fiercely with Lakyus, suddenly felt a burning sensation. All her power seemed to be suppressed, and she was instantly thrown back by Lakyus's sword. She landed awkwardly, her feet leaving two distinct tracks in the ground. A sense of humiliation arose, making her rage flare. However, before she could attack again, another figure retreated to her side. It was Shalltear, who had just taken a heavy blow from Leinas!
Only then did she realize that it wasn't just the two of them, but the demons on the battlefield, Aura's siblings, and even the undead on the Church's side were also affected.
"Cocytus and Sebastian are fine... Is this a special skill for targets with negative affiliations?"
Albedo wasn't stupid. By observing the details, she guessed the effect of Enri's [Holy Realm]. She immediately said to Shalltear, "Shalltear! That little human girl is the real problem. We must deal with her first!"
"Understood!"
Shalltear, after being reminded by Albedo, also noticed Enri's presence and unhesitatingly took on the task of eliminating her.
[Greater Teleportation]!
The magic activated. Her figure turned into a flash of light, and a second later she appeared behind Enri.
"You little bitch! Stop!" Shalltear's spear was raised, a satisfied and cruel smile on her face as she thrust.
Clang!
The spear did not hit its target. A white energy barrier blocked its path. Behind the barrier was a petite figure with a mask on her face.
"Monster from the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, you're underestimating us, aren't you?" Evileye said in an emotionless tone.
Shalltear took a step back. Seeing white smoke billowing from Evileye, just like herself, she guessed, "It seems you're... an undead too? If so, why did you join the Church of Destiny? Wouldn't it be better to join us?"
"Don't compare me to you," Evileye replied. "There are undead who retain their emotions from life and can suppress their instincts to hate the living!"
She lowered her magic shield and released a fire attack magic at Shalltear. With a loud bang, Shalltear was thrown to the ground, her body filled with scorched areas.
This situation shocked Evileye. Since reaching LV100, she knew how powerful people at this level were. Her magic attack was not very strong, and Shalltear should have had many ways to defend against it. Yet Shalltear seemed so weak.
Of course, she didn't know that Shalltear had already fought fiercely with Zesshi Zetsumei, her HP and MP hadn't recovered, and her strength was only a tenth of her total.