bookbashuk Chapter 405 Holding off Sauron
Chapter 405 Holding off Sauron
Chapter 405 Holding off Sauron
Sauron finally realized what was happening. He stopped attacking Hogwarts and refused to get entangled with Duy and the others. He was determined to get back to Mordor and prevent the One Ring from being destroyed.
"Oh no! He's going back to Mordor! We can't let him leave!" Elrond's expression changed, and he shouted loudly.
As Sauron tore through the void, attempting to escape through the rift, they watched in disbelief.
Gandalf, Elrond, Galadriel, and Glorfindel all bravely chose to intercept.
Dui gritted his teeth, immediately removed the golden dome protecting Hogwarts and Hogsmeade, and instantly Apparated to Sauron's side, activating the power of the Earth Ring to release golden light that enveloped Sauron.
Golden light coalesced into a shield, trapping Sauron within it.
The golden light shield released by the Earth Ring, which connects to the earth and possesses powerful defensive capabilities, has now been used by Dui to perform a different function, turning it into a golden cage that traps people.
Trapped within the golden light barrier, Sauron no longer held back, unleashing his most terrifying power.
A terrifying mental pressure emanated from all sides, and his will struck Dui, Gandalf, Galadriel, and the others like an invisible hammer, turning their faces pale as they fought against his mental power.
Thick, dark energy swirled around him, surging out wildly like a volcanic eruption. Wherever it went, vegetation withered instantly, stones cracked with black fissures, and the ground was corroded and riddled with holes.
The dark energy continued to corrode the golden light and tried to break through the golden light shield.
Sauron himself swung his mace, which was burning with dark red flames, and smashed it heavily against the golden light barrier that trapped him.
Each hammer blow caused golden light to ripple, the earth to tremble, and the sky to darken.
Meanwhile, Dui, who was using the Earth Ring to trap Sauron, was also suffering. Every blow Sauron delivered to the golden light felt like a blow to him, causing him to groan and turn deathly pale.
Although the Earth Ring can connect with the earth to form the strongest defense, it still requires Dui to use all his magic power to activate it.
His current magic is nothing compared to his own decades ago; it's like a small stream compared to a mighty river.
His magical power is vast and inexhaustible; under normal circumstances, there is no need to worry about running out of magical power.
But now, facing the much stronger Sauron, it's like comparing a great river to the vast ocean.
Although he was able to temporarily trap Sauron with the power of the Earth Ring, his magic power was being consumed at an alarming rate, especially as Sauron continued to attack the golden light, at which point the consumption rate increased several times over.
Under such circumstances, conservatively speaking, he could only hold on for a maximum of one day.
He now only hoped that Frodo and his companions could move quickly enough to reach Mount Doom and destroy the One Ring.
Gandalf and the others also noticed Dui's reluctance.
Gandalf said with unwavering resolve, "We absolutely cannot let Sauron escape back to Mordor before Frodo and the others destroy the Ring, even if it means our deaths!"
Without further concern that Naya might be corrupted by Sauron, he activated the Ring of Fire with all his might, transforming it into a vast, warm, and courageous power that flowed continuously into Dui's body.
Even though Gandalf knew that the longer he used the Ring of Fire, the more the power of darkness would corrupt it, eventually rendering the artifact useless.
Gandalf was willing to do anything to hold off Sauron and allow Frodo and his companions to destroy the Ring.
With the power of the Fire Ring, Dui was instantly invigorated, his body brimming with strength, and his magical power became even more immense.
The golden shield that trapped Sauron also became stronger and more durable.
Dui estimated that he could now last twice as long.
When Gandalf chose to do so, Elrond and Galadriel also chose to use the power of the Ring of the Elves to help Duy trap Sauron.
The power of Galadriel's Water Ring completely relieved Dui's exhaustion and neutralized the mental pressure and dark power brought by Sauron.
The power of the Ring of Air in Elrond further connected Dui with the natural magic of the outside world. The vast natural magic flowed into Dui's body, constantly replenishing the magic he had consumed.
To the delight of Dui, Gandalf, Elrond, and Galadriel, the four elements activated by the Four Rings underwent a wondrous reaction.
Air, water, fire, and earth—the four elements come together to form a primordial, balanced, and pure energy, seemingly possessing the power to reshape the world.
Under the influence of this energy, the terrifying dark power of Sauron's attack was directly dissipated without causing the slightest ripple.
The golden shield that trapped Sauron became stronger and thicker, solidifying into a semi-transparent golden shield that held Sauron firmly within, rendering any attempt to destroy it futile.
Dui, who was located at the center of the convergence of the four elements, received enormous benefits.
Under the transformation of the four elements, he underwent a tremendous metamorphosis, his body seemingly reshaped.
Earth element made his body stronger, fire element tempered his spirit and soul, air element made his magic more powerful, and water element made his body, spirit, soul, and magic more pure.
This transformation yielded far greater benefits than the initial refinement of the Philosopher's Stone.
If given enough time to transform, he could take this opportunity to rise to the top, use the power of the four elements to break the shackles on his soul, and advance to become a Maya-level being!
Gandalf, Elrond, Galadriel, and Glorfindel were overjoyed to discover this. As wearers of the Earth Ring, it would naturally be more advantageous for them if Dui's strength could be further enhanced.
Gandalf, Elrond, and Galadriel then activated the three Elven Rings with all their might, drawing upon the elements of air, water, and fire, which merged with the earth element of the Earth Ring, helping Dui continue his transformation.
Sauron, inside the golden light barrier, naturally noticed Dui's transformation, and was shocked and even more uneasy.
If Dui completes his transformation and gains Maya-level power, it will definitely not be good news for him.
After all, Dui, after being promoted to the Maiar class, is not a Maiar like Gandalf or Glorfindel whose power is largely restricted, but a Maiar at the peak of his strength.
With such strength, Dui is enough to pose a threat to Soren.
Sauron, who desperately wanted to return to Mordor and prevent the One Ring from being destroyed, was now watching Duy's ascension and naturally did not want to see Duy succeed.
"Since you've used the power of the earth to trap me, then I'll sever your connection with the earth! Let's see how you can trap me then!" Sauron's eyes gleamed with an evil fire that seemed about to burst forth, and his cold, sinister voice was filled with gritted teeth.
The dark power that permeated the world quickly returned to Sauron's body, making his aura even more terrifying.
With a deafening roar, Sauron gathered all his strength and focused it into the massive spiked mace in his hand, slamming it heavily into the ground.
With a deafening roar, the earth shook violently, and the sky darkened instantly!
The entire Eliado region felt the powerful earthquake.
The earthquake was felt in the valleys to the east, the Shire region to the west, the Grey Harbor, and many other places.
Residents of the Eliado region looked panicked, thinking an earthquake had occurred.