With godlike talent from the start, how did he become invincible?

Chapter 243 Abnormal Waves

Lin Tian stood on the dark red city wall of the Abyss Fortress, stained with demonic blood. The whistling wind whipped up the hem of his robe, but could not dispel the serene aura around him that seemed to resonate with the starry sky.

Beneath their feet, the defending soldiers were still busy clearing the battlefield.

Their gazes as they looked at Lin Tian's retreating figure were filled with an almost devout reverence.

Not long ago, this man single-handedly annihilated the world-destroying monster Tide as easily as wiping away dust.

The celestial storm that tore the sky apart, the terrifying force field that distorted gravity, has been deeply imprinted in the soul of every survivor, becoming a living legend.

Commander Xiao Tianhao strode up the city wall and came to Lin Tian's side.

The general, known for his iron will and resilience, wore a complex expression on his face at this moment, a mixture of gratitude, shock, and a hint of indescribable restraint.

"Mr. Lin," Xiao Tianhao's voice was much gentler than usual.

"The fortress has been initially cleared, and the casualties of the soldiers are being tallied. Thanks to you, the casualty figures are several times better than the best-case scenario we had anticipated."

I have already ordered a battle report to be drafted, and I will request the highest-ranking "City Defense Medal" for you from the Lord of Huangpu City...

Lin Tian slightly raised his hand, interrupting Xiao Tianhao's subsequent polite remarks.

His gaze passed over the city wall, landing on the distant wilderness shrouded in eternal gloom, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly.

"Commander Xiao, don't you think it's too quiet?"

Xiao Tianhao was taken aback, then realized what was happening.

Based on past experience, if such a large monster tide is defeated, the Abyss side, even if it doesn't immediately launch a more frenzied retaliation, will certainly not remain silent like this.

Scouts should report that the enemy is gathering forces, or that the aura of a high-ranking monster's rage should be heard from afar.

But now, apart from the sound of the wind and the soldiers clearing the battlefield, the area outside the city is eerily silent.

"This is definitely unusual..." Xiao Tianhao's expression turned serious. "Could they be preparing an even bigger attack?"

Lin Tian shook his head; his senses were far more acute than Xiao Tianhao's.

He didn't sense any powerful energy gathering in the distance. Instead, he felt extremely faint, scattered, yet inexhaustible abyssal energy seeping towards the fortress from all directions, like trickling streams.

"I'm afraid it's not a large army pressing in," Lin Tian said calmly. "Let's hear what they have to say."

Xiao Tianhao held his breath and focused his mind, channeling his fighting spirit to enhance his hearing.

Gradually, his expression changed.

From the east side of the fortress, the roars and running sounds of scattered monsters could be heard;

To the west, there seemed to be the sound of wings flapping.

A slight tremor came from the ground to the north...

These sounds were very faint, indicating that the number of monsters coming was small and their level was definitely not high, but they came from all directions and their frequency of appearance was slowly increasing.

"Report!"

A scout captain, panting, ran up the city wall and knelt on one knee:

"Reporting to Commander Lin! Several small groups of monsters have been discovered outside the fortress, ranging in level from 40 to 50, and of mixed types, including Lesser Demons, Skeleton Warriors, and Corrupted Bats."

Their behavior was strange; they didn't actively attack the defensive line, but instead lingered and roared at the edge of firing range, occasionally making tentative attacks on our outer outposts before retreating immediately. It seemed like they were... seemed like they were scouting, or perhaps provoking us!

"How many are there? What are their specific distributions?" Xiao Tianhao asked in a deep voice.

"So far, more than a dozen shares have been discovered, with each share ranging from dozens to hundreds of units. They are scattered and cover almost half of the fortress area."

Moreover... their locations and movement patterns are chaotic, revealing no clear tactical intentions; they seem to be wandering aimlessly, but their overall direction vaguely points towards the 'Withered Valley' in the northwest.

"Withered Valley?" Xiao Tianhao's brows furrowed.

"That's one of the treacherous paths leading to the heart of the abyss, a complex terrain teeming with monsters. Are they trying to lure us out?"

Lin Tian stood with his hands behind his back, his divine sense spreading outwards like an invisible spider web.

In his perception, those scattered demonic auras were indeed like fireflies in the darkness, faint yet annoying.

Their behavior patterns are rigid and uniform, as if they are puppets being controlled by invisible threads.

What caught his attention even more was that the source of these threads all seemed to point in the same direction—the Desolate Valley that the scouts had mentioned.

"It's not 'we,' it's me." Lin Tian's lips curled into a cold smile.

He sensed an extremely subtle yet malicious spying, mixed in with the aura of these low-level demons, like the forked tongue of a venomous snake, flashing by but clearly locking onto him.

Just then, Celia appeared silently behind Lin Tian.

She changed into a set of shadowy leather armor that allowed for easy movement, making her graceful figure appear even more sharp. However, her naturally alluring face was now covered with frost.

"Brother Tian." Celia's voice was low, tinged with barely suppressed disgust. "These vermin bear the spiritual imprint of Darkevil City. Though faint, I can't mistake them. They're Kael'thas's minions."

Lin Tian wasn't surprised. "He's looking for me."

"It's not just about finding you." A sharp glint flashed in Celia's golden eyes.

"This is the lowest level, yet the most effective form of seduction."

He knows your strength, so he dares not send his powerful subordinates directly to the fortress to their deaths.

He uses these endless low-level monsters to harass, test, and provoke you, while their nauseating stench, like breadcrumbs, paves a path for you to his trap.

Withering Valley is the entrance he chose for your stage.

"Using the lives of lowly soldiers to lead the way?" Xiao Tianhao's face showed an incredulous expression upon hearing this. "Kael'thas is far too... petty!"

"No, he's very clever," Lin Tian said calmly, his gaze still fixed on the distance, where a small swarm of corrupted bats hovered outside the arrow tower's firing range.

"He knew he couldn't beat me in a direct confrontation, so he chose this lowest-cost, and most disgusting, method. He was gambling, gambling that I would get impatient, gambling that I would be enraged by these ants, gambling that my absolute confidence in my own strength would make me step into a trap even though I knew it was a trap."

He paused, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority: "And he made the right bet."

Xiao Tianhao's expression changed, and he hurriedly tried to dissuade him:

"Mr. Lin, you absolutely mustn't! The Wither Canyon is the territory of the Abyss, and Kael'thas has surely laid a trap! Although you are strong, you are deep in enemy territory alone, losing all advantage of terrain. It's far too dangerous! We should hold the fortress and plan our next move!"