Lord of the Sky City-Chapter 803 - 785: Flames Shooting Into the Sky

Chapter 803 -785: Flames Shooting Into the Sky

How could this happen…

Staring at the defensive net overhead, the City Lord of Tiger Swallow City unconsciously opened his mouth wide.

Though he was somewhat arrogant, he was undoubtedly a genuinely capable City Lord. Upon observing the intense fluctuations of the defensive net, he immediately understood that they were caused by a severe attack. This, however, was exactly what puzzled him—how could the city’s defensive net react as if critically damaged after just one artillery strike?

The artillery shells fired by Thunderhawk City couldn’t possibly be this powerful!

Impossible! Absolutely impossible! There must be something wrong somewhere!

Thinking this, the City Lord hastily ordered the adjutant next to him, “Quick! Send someone to inspect the defensive net!”

Just as these words left his lips, the second shell fired from the Asura Cannon arrived. Again came a thunderous roar and blinding flash, but this time, the sound was even louder, and the light even more intense. This was because three shells had consecutively struck the defensive net, causing damage several times greater than before.

Once the thunderous blast and light subsided, the defensive net of Tiger Swallow City trembled even more violently.

“What are you waiting for? Go inspect the defensive net right now!”

Seeing that the fluctuations of the defensive net were becoming increasingly severe, the City Lord of Tiger Swallow City roared at the adjutant nearby. Only then did the adjutant, who had been frozen in fright, finally snap out of it and hurriedly sprint away.

Up until now, the City Lord of Tiger Swallow City still refused to believe that the tremors afflicting the defensive net were caused by the attack. He stubbornly thought that something must be wrong with the net itself. Although this belief was somewhat obstinate, it was understandable—before this incident, there truly wasn’t any force in the world capable of delivering such destructive power.

In the City Lord’s worldview, the only weapon capable of threatening a Sky City’s defensive net, let alone heavily damaging it with just a few artillery strikes, was the City-Destroyer Cannon. However, the shells from Thunderhawk City were clearly not fired from such a weapon, which reinforced his conviction that the issue lay within his city’s defensive net.

While the adjutant went to command inspections of the defensive net, dozens more colossal shells fired from the Asura Cannons began raining down. Each shell landed with pinpoint precision upon Tiger Swallow City’s defensive net, creating a series of thunderous booms, as if the skies were filled with an unending cascade of explosions. The net radiated increasingly fierce light, turning the entire city into a blindingly luminous scene, as if daylight had descended.

Under such concentrated and relentless assault, Tiger Swallow City’s defensive net quickly became critically unstable. The radiant light emitted by the net grew so intense it could blind a person, while the constant impacts echoed with deafening noise that could leave one’s ears ringing.

“My Lord! There’s nothing wrong with the defensive net!”

At that moment, the adjutant who had been sent out earlier had returned to the City Lord’s side, yelling at the top of his lungs. Upon hearing this, the City Lord immediately turned toward him.

Nothing wrong with the defensive net?

Then that would mean… Just as the City Lord arrived at this realization, a sudden crack sounded. The defensive net that had been struggling to hold itself together collapsed instantly!

Having endured dozens of massive shells fired by the Asura Cannons, Tiger Swallow City’s defensive net could no longer bear the strain and shattered into pieces.

As the defensive net fragmented, all those stationed at the skyport witnessed two more colossal shells approaching. These final two shells soared overhead and headed straight into the city districts. Moments later, two thunderous explosions erupted, followed by two blazing bursts of light emanating from the city’s direction…

The City Lord turned his gaze toward the Sky City districts, staring at the two blinding bursts of light rising from them. His heart sank. Yet his reaction was swift as he promptly shouted to the people at his side, “Quick! Activate Sky City! Retreat! Retreat out of the encirclement!”

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With the defensive net broken, Tiger Swallow City had no means of defending itself. Any subsequent attacks, especially those from the Asura Cannons, would mean total annihilation for Tiger Swallow City. Against the sheer power of the Asura Cannons, without protection from the defensive net, there was absolutely no way the city could endure. Therefore, the City Lord decisively issued the order to retreat from the encirclement and prepare to re-establish the defensive net.

However, his decision, although correct, was something Rocky would never allow.

Once Tiger Swallow City’s defensive net was shattered, Rocky and the others stationed in the armed zone erupted into jubilant cheers. Even Orton, normally composed, was as thrilled as a child, nearly jumping with excitement. The destruction of Tiger Swallow City’s defensive net not only opened a path of survival for Thunderhawk City but also proved the feasibility of the City Armament Plan, a cause for celebration for everyone.

Shortly thereafter, Rocky gave Orton a decisive nod, who immediately relayed new orders to the artillery post: “Begin the next round of charging!”

Following this command, thirty Asura Cannons started their next charging sequence. After more than ten minutes, the muzzles of each cannon began to glow brilliantly once again.

When the charging was complete, Orton looked toward Rocky, awaiting his signal. For this round of artillery strikes, it would mean more than just breaking Tiger Swallow City’s defensive net. The aftermath of this barrage would see Tiger Swallow City obliterated entirely!

“Fire!”

Rocky gave Orton a firm nod and issued the order.

“Fire!”

As soon as Rocky signaled, Orton wasted no time, directly transmitting the order via communicator. Then, thirty Asura Cannons unleashed their full fury!

After the shells were launched, Rocky and the others raised their binoculars to observe Tiger Swallow City from afar.

While the second round of charging took over ten minutes, during this time Tiger Swallow City had noticeably retreated a significant distance. Additionally, the shells required quite some time to traverse the tens of kilometers to their target. But none of that mattered.

Tiger Swallow City had not undergone the same type of modifications as Thunderhawk City; thus, no matter how fast its retreat, it could never escape the range of the Asura Cannons. As for the time it took the shells to travel, that was even less of a concern. If the target were a warship, it might have evaded due to the extended flight time. But targeting a Sky City, especially a large Sky City like Tiger Swallow City, was different; no matter how far the shells traveled, their accuracy remained unquestionable.

After a few moments passed, Rocky observed through his binoculars as Tiger Swallow City erupted in flames. At first, there was just one flame. But as more massive shells struck, the flames spread and soon engulfed the entire city, illuminating the sky.

Within these raging infernos, Tiger Swallow City rapidly began to tilt, appearing as though it were struggling to stay airborne. But after mere moments of resistance, it plunged irresistibly toward the ground…