Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

The battlefield was thrown into chaos as the mud golems launched their unexpected assault. Rain's initial surprise quickly turned to concern as he witnessed the devastating consequences of their explosive demise. Not only were the humans and defenders hurt by the initial impact, but the subsequent chain reactions caused by the golems' explosions sent shockwaves rippling through the ranks.

The strategy of the mud golems became apparent: weaken the defenders, sow confusion, and disrupt their formations. The explosions, though not lethal, dealt significant damage and created a chaotic atmosphere. Rain could see the pained expressions on the faces of his fellow fighters as they grappled with the unexpected attacks.

"They are using a lot more tactics than we had expected," Rain said and then healed his arms a bit while he looked to the side.

Seeing Jori and Reca valiantly defending themselves against the barrage of projectiles, Rain's concern deepened. He watched as they skillfully used their weapons to deflect and block the attacks, but the strain was evident on their faces. Their fingers were grazed and injured in the process, a testament to the intensity of the battle.

As Rain observed the next wave of enemies advancing toward their position, he knew he couldn't delay any longer. With urgency, he rushed over to Jori and Reca. They both acknowledged his presence with nods, their expressions a mix of determination and fatigue. Rain wasted no time, tapping into his healing abilities to mend their injured fingers.

"Focus on defense. I will finish the healing once we deal with the next wave of enemies," Rain declared.

Everyone could see the new enemies approaching, and they also could see them with their silver weapons. The survivors of the tribe of the general that Rain killed wanted blood, to the point that their bloodlust made even some people flinch and hesitate.

"If they find me, I guess they will lose their sense of reason," Rain thought while squinting his eyes.

The line of human defenders had reformed, and their ranks braced to face the oncoming wave of enemies. Rain's heart raced with determination as he realized the pivotal role he needed to play in this critical moment. With unwavering resolve, he stepped forward, positioning himself at the forefront of the defense. The weight of responsibility settled on his shoulders.

Still, he knew he had to draw the enemies' focus away from his fellow fighters.

As the enemies charged, fueled by their intent to overwhelm the human defenders, Rain's eyes blazed with intensity. He summoned the power within him, invoking the technique he had honed through practice and experience: Impulse. A surge of energy coursed through his body, enhancing his speed and strength to a supernatural level.

Rain moved like a whirlwind with lightning reflexes, his movements fluid and precise. He closed the distance between himself and the enemies in an instant, leaving a trail of shock and awe in his wake. The enemies were taken aback by his sudden burst of speed, and their attack patterns were disrupted.

The members of that tribe soon identified Rain since he used the same method to kill their leader and soon stopped moving and fired liquid metal arrows toward him.

Dozens of mercury-like arrows rained down on Rain, but he blocked them by Enhancing his arms with earth magic. He had to keep repairing it since, even from that distance, their attacks were something else.

As Rain stood his ground against the onslaught of the mercury warriors, his allies and friends rallied beside him, stepping into the fray with unwavering determination. The atmosphere around them was charged with tension, a battlefield where survival hung in the balance.

The mercury warriors, though initially focused on Rain, quickly realized the new threat posed by his comrades. They lunged at the defenders with razor-sharp weapons, intent on preserving their advantage.

But the battle was far from over. As the mercury warriors met resistance, reinforcements arrived in the form of wind mages. These spellcasters unleashed the power of the wind, conjuring blades of air that sliced through the battlefield with deadly precision. The human soldiers found themselves at a disadvantage, struggling to defend against the swift and unpredictable attacks.

The wind blades began to behead a lot of the mercenaries.

Rain's mind raced as he assessed the situation. He knew that their enemies were relentless, but he also understood the strength that lay within their ranks. Drawing upon his determination, Rain steeled himself for the challenges ahead. He had to find a way to break the enemy's formation, disrupt their coordination, and exploit their weaknesses.

"Let's do this, Rain!" Jori said.

"We will cover you!" Reca added. "Let's destroy their formation!"

That was a bold move when they didn't have the support of Terra. Still, Rain could see in the corner of his field of vision that they didn't have any other choice. The mercenaries were trying to block the wind blades with their weapons since only a few of them had shields, but things weren't going well. The enemies ' attacks were more powerful since the wind was in their favor.

"All right, make sure to keep it up," Rain said.

Those three charged toward the first line of enemies, which were the mercury warriors. With Impulse, Rain passed by two of them hit their backs with his elbows and pushed them backward. The enemies fell right in front of Jori and Reca, and they pierced their hearts without hesitation.

In the next moment, two enemies carrying axes tried to swing their weapons at Rain, but he lowered his stance and used the mud under his feet to pass by them. While the enemies were turning around to attack Rain, Jori and Reca impaled them from behind.

"Kick the ground with all your might, now!" Rain shouted.

Jori and Reca didn't have time to think; they just followed what Rain said, and thanks to that, he was able to make them use Impulse as well and reach the wind mages.