The darkness swayed and spread, but got ripped apart by golden mana. While the Metal Army and Anti-Skull fought against the Golden Shadow, Arema Steelworker played a game of hide-and-seek with the Golden Shadow General, Vellun Von Dorthe. Their mana mixed together messily and triggered a series of explosions.

The two level 8s were so imposing that some of their troops fell, unable to maintain their balance. However, they had no attention to spare for their subordinates given the urgency of the situation.

[He's gone that way!]

[Damn it, block... Kuhahk!?]

The Golden Shadow troops hid within the Golden Shadow General's shadow, and even the Four Heavenly Commanders were no match for them. They truly were the Emperor's personal assassination squad. If the Metal Army or Anti-Skull had faced them alone, it would've been twice as hard to fight them off.

Plus, the Golden Shadow General's ability works well in several situations.

By expanding his shadow to cover the entire area, it could obscure the line between friend and foe. Having gotten used to the phenomenon, his own Golden Shadow could move with ease and execute their foes, while their enemies were in...