Chapter 594: Chapter 252: Breakthrough, Five-Ring Elf Bloodline! Meanwhile, Drake was also relentless in the confrontation, leading the undead warriors to repeatedly assault the front line, hoping to quickly break through the defenses. Indeed, countless sharp weapons sliced through the air, terrifying blasts swept in, and amidst the chaos, those phantom assassins had quietly infiltrated the barrier. They all possessed special powers that allowed them to ignore the barrier. Sneaking inside, the phantom assassins moved quickly and silently like ghosts, their target was directly the Elf Queen. In the chaos, the elves’ attention was fully focused on the battle ahead, completely unaware of the approaching undercurrent. "Quick! Find the Elf Queen’s location!" One assassin whispered commandingly, his sly smile appearing even more cunning under the moonlight. Then, they finally approached a concealed area within the barrier, where lay the Elf Queen’s castle. But they had no idea that the surrounding trees were continuously waving their branches, encircling these assassins. David at this moment had already activated the Second-Ring Plant Mark within him, merging his spirit with the breath of nature, using the Plant Mark to become one with the entire forest. "Vital Resonance!" David softly chanted. The surrounding trees seemed to become more active under his guidance. Vines surged from the ground like long arms, swiftly entwining towards the assassins lurking in the shadows. The phantom assassins were just preparing to approach the castle when they were suddenly encumbered by the fierce vines. The robust and vibrant plant power ensured they were unable to break free. The assassins exchanged looks, astonishment gripped them; these elements of nature that should have been quiet and silent had become their greatest enemy. "Act now!" An assassin attempted to cut the vines with his dagger. But the unseen force seemed so alive, continually restructuring itself, and further tightened their bonds. A few assassins let out terrified and helpless screams, but the surrounding trees and vegetation seemed to answer David’s call, closing in on them, trapping them. Meanwhile, at the front of the fierce battle, Drake sensed something amiss. He furrowed his brow, looking towards the castle’s direction, "How is this possible? How can there be such powerful plant power?" Unwilling to believe that nature would retaliate, he immediately commanded the remaining armies to accelerate their attack, hoping to quickly break through the barrier set by the Elf Queen and David. However, upon triggering the Plant Mark, David had already wholly merged into this forest. He could feel every leaf, every branch, and every ray of sunlight. This power brought by merging with nature continually enhanced his abilities; at the same time, he could perceive the enemy’s positions more clearly. "Let me end this." David whispered. He raised his hand to summon the life force from all the flourishing plants around, the vines began to glow green, shooting towards the remaining phantom assassins who were not yet bound like arrows. This force quickly turned them to ashes, unable to proceed further! After eliminating these phantom assassins, David continued to direct the power of the Mist Forest towards the enemies outside the barrier. The power of nature surged incessantly; with David channeling the Plant Mark, the vines and trees became increasingly active under his guidance, rushing toward the vampire army like a storm. These plants were not only weapons of attack but also crucial barriers protecting the elf race. As the vines surged toward the enemy like giant serpents, the vampire army began to feel shocked and panicked. They initially thought they could easily smash through the elf defenses, but they hadn’t anticipated facing such formidable natural power. Wave after wave of vines rapidly coiled around the front line vampires, dragging them into the earth, mercilessly binding their bodies. Drake roared, "These lowly creatures! Fight back!" He knew that he had to swiftly turn the tide, immediately commanding the undead warriors to increase their attack frequency, while also trying to locate the Elf Queen’s position. But in this complex and chaotic battlefield, he was hindered by the relentless surge of plant power. David’s wizard strength was only at the Third Ring, with the Plant Mark at Second Ring. But under the support of the Ancient Life Tree Seedling, combined with the Mist Forest itself, the power he exhibited had already reached Fourth Ring! "Give it your all! Don’t stop!" Drake swung his longsword, releasing powerful dark magic from his palm. The undead warriors began a fierce attack toward the castle, trying to break through the defenses formed by vines and roots but faced substantial obstructions. Meanwhile, next to David, the Elf Queen also unleashed her mighty magic. She raised her hands high, calling forth storm and lightning, merging with the natural elements into a strong energy. A lightning bolt slashed down like a giant serpent, instantly turning several undead rushing forward into ashes. "Let them feel the wrath of nature!" the Elf Queen shouted. Each spell, each arrow, carried a thick aura of nature, making the enemies feel immense dread. In the intense chaos, a few surviving phantom assassins attempted to infiltrate the barrier again but found themselves unable to approach anymore. They were bound by the vibrant and resilient natural power around them, struggling desperately. But they couldn’t shake off the death-like grip; they looked hopelessly at their companions, who were being trapped or eliminated one by one, knowing they were destined to be sacrifices in this war. "Counterattack! We cannot let them destroy everything we have!" Drake exerted all his strength, ordering the final aggressive assault. Under his command, a large group of undead warriors formed a black flood, surging towards the castle again, hoping to shatter this bleak scenario. However, all this was destined to fail. Just as they were about to strike, the plants encircling the vampire army members suddenly emitted dazzling light. As the powerful energy of the Plant Mark gathered, a wild and vast green vortex swept the surroundings, engulfing the enemies uniformly. The vampires panicked, incapable of resisting the indomitable torrent roaring from the depths of the forest! With the incessant spread of energy, everything in nature seemed to answer, this Mist Forest transformed into something more mysterious, more elusive. And Drake and his troops had sunk into despair, facing not just death but an overwhelming defeat! As the last light dispersed, those once sharp and ruthless figures, who relentlessly chased blood and pain, had turned to ashes, never to rise again. With the final light flashing across the battlefield, Drake’s army had collapsed, fear overwhelmed the entire battlefield. The formerly brave vampires now faced despair and devastation. They scattered and fled, unable to withstand the formidable power released by David and the Elf Queen. "Retreat! Retreat quickly!" Drake shouted desperately amidst the chaos. The undead tangled by plant power, struck down by lightning, were all thrown into disorder by his command. Just as Drake attempted to escape, David sensed his presence fleeing towards the forest’s depths. "Trying to escape?" David’s figure flickered and disappeared from where he stood. He had already identified that this Fourth-Ring Bloodline Mage was the hidden mastermind behind the scenes. Eliminating him completely would resolve the crisis. "Vital Resonance!" David called once more on the power of nature; the bustling plants around began to stir. He controlled the vines and trees, chasing quickly after the dark figure ahead. In the Mist Forest, he was like a true guardian of nature, merging with everything around, rapidly closing in on that shadow.