Chapter 365: Return of the Black Lightning

The thick roots erupted from the ground, snaking their way towards us with alarming speed. Their sheer size and strength were enough to uproot trees and smash through stone. The attackers had clearly planned to counter every possible escape route.

"Stay alert! The ground isn't safe either!" I shouted, my voice cutting through the din of battle. I quickly raised another barrier of darkness mana to shield us from the advancing roots.

Gael, standing nearby, extended his hand and summoned a wave of frost, freezing the roots in their tracks. "We need to find the source of these attacks and cut it off," he said, his voice steady despite the chaos.

"Agreed," I replied, my eyes scanning the area for any sign of the attackers' leaders. "We have to neutralize them before they overwhelm us."

Kisara, still fighting alongside Artemia, nodded in agreement. "We can't let them keep us on the defensive. We need to take the fight to them."