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Chapter 201 The Ring of Saruman

The lightning summoned by Saruman was like the thunder of destruction, shattering boulders, setting trees ablaze, and turning the surrounding area into a charred wasteland.

Such a terrifying scene was the result of Saruman, the white-robed wizard, unleashing his full power.

Dui, witnessing this scene from the protective barrier, was also deeply shocked.

Fortunately, Saruman's initial goal was to capture him, and he was very confident, so he did not use his full strength.

Otherwise, he would probably be in grave danger by now.

However, this terrifying power paled in comparison to Galadriel, the most powerful elf in Middle-earth.

Galadriel used the power of the Water Ring to create a thin but massive water barrier, easily withstanding the attacks of countless lightning bolts.

It evokes a sense of steadfastness, unmoved by any winds from any direction.

Saruman looked at the gleaming ring in Galadriel's hand with a mixture of fear and envy.

His main reason for colluding with Sauron was to obtain the crafting techniques for the One Ring from Sauron, so as to forge a Power Ring that would be more powerful than the Three Rings of the Elves, and even comparable to the One Ring.

He was the only one of the five wizards who voluntarily went to Middle-earth to assist the people of Middle-earth in resisting Sauron and the forces of darkness.

But when the shipbuilder Cildan chose to give the Ring of Fire, Naya, to Gandalf rather than to him, he was filled with jealousy and resentment.

Galadriel then rallied the most powerful sages of Middle-earth to form the Order of the Right, and nominated Gandalf as its leader. Gandalf declined the leadership position and recommended Saruman instead.

But Saruman felt no gratitude whatsoever, and even thought Gandalf was hypocritical.

Especially when Saruman saw Gandalf, Galadriel, and Elrond, who were naturally close allies and companions because they were all owners of the Three Rings of the Elves, he felt excluded, and jealousy and resentment slowly grew in his heart.

It can be said that Saruman's betrayal was not accidental, but the result of a long period of accumulation.

Even without Sauron's instigation, Saruman would have gradually drifted apart from the other members of the White Way.

"Saruman, your Eisengard has been breached by us. You have nowhere to escape. Cease your resistance and accept your punishment!"

Elrond also used the power of the Ring of Air, Vya, to summon a storm and disperse the thunderclouds in the sky.

Gandalf also activated the power of the Ring of Fire, enhancing the spiritual strength of his allies while weakening Saruman's courage to resist.

For the first time in history, the Three Rings of the Elves were used together, solely to confront the powerful white wizard Saruman.

"Hmph, you have the Three Rings of the Elves, but I'm no less capable!"

Saruman sneered, and then pulled a golden ring from his pocket and put it on his finger.

At first glance, the ring looked very similar to the One Ring; they were almost identical.

This startled Duy, Gandalf, and the others, who almost thought Saruman had obtained the One Ring!
Then it dawned on him that the Ring was being kept very well by Tom Bombadil (Gandalf regularly visited Tom's house to check on the Ring's condition and make sure Tom hadn't lost or forgotten it).
With the gold ring on his head, Saruman's aura surged instantly, and the thunderclouds that had been dispersed by the storm reformed, becoming even larger and wider than before.

The sky darkened instantly, thick clouds blocked the sun, and the land for hundreds of miles around became gloomy.

Even from thousands of miles away, one can see the terrifying thunderstorm.

Saruman proudly displayed the gold ring on his finger, saying smugly, "This is a masterpiece I crafted with all my might. It's no less than your Three Rings of the Elves, and even more perfect and powerful! Even if you all come together, you won't be able to do anything to me!"

Gandalf, Elrond, and Galadriel all became serious and solemn.

The forging of the Three Rings of the Elves was not driven by ambition for conquest or domination, but rather by a yearning for understanding, creation, and healing; therefore, it was not a pursuit of ultimate power.

However, when Saruman forged the Ring of Power, he completely abandoned the attributes of the Three Rings of the Elves, and instead pursued the greatest power.

Therefore, the power displayed by Saruman's Ring of Power appears to be even greater than that of the Three Rings of the Elves.

Saruman activated the Ring of Power, unleashing a powerful magical shockwave that struck directly at the group. At the same time, countless bolts of lightning from the sky continuously struck down, determined to reduce them to ashes.

As Lady Galadriel's water barrier began to shrink under the bombardment of thunder and Saruman, it was clear that the barrier was gradually shrinking.

Gandalf also used the power of the Ring of Fire to create a shield, joining in the defense.

Elrond and Dui were responsible for the attack.

Elrond, wielding his elven sword, cleaved through Saruman's magical attack with a single strike and charged toward him.

Meanwhile, Dui used Apparition to constantly appear and attack around Saruman, disrupting him while coordinating with Elrond in the attack.

But Saruman was clearly no pushover. He looked like a frail old man, but his fighting prowess was exceptional, and his body was incredibly agile.

While constantly guarding against Dui's sneak attacks, he could also wield his staff as a weapon to defend against Elrond's attacks. In fact, while defending, the head of his staff released shockwaves that knocked Elrond back.

"Shatter to pieces!" Dui flashed behind Saruman and cast the spell directly at him.

At the same time, Elrond launched a direct attack on Saruman, slashing at him with his elven sword.

Saruman was suddenly attacked from both sides.

If you choose to block Elrond's sword, you will suffer a spell attack from Dui on your back. Conversely, you will be struck by Elrond's sword.

However, Saruman clearly wouldn't accept either option. The gold ring on his hand released a fire shield that enveloped him, blocking both of their attacks.

"Haha, you're wasting your time. I am the greatest white-robed Saruman! No one can defeat me!"

Saruman said arrogantly, and the fire shield instantly expanded, burning directly towards Elrond and Dui.

Just then, the dragon Smaug suddenly bit down, seizing Saruman along with his shield.

Then, while forcefully biting through the shield, it also spewed out scorching dragon fire from its throat, instantly killing or burning Saruman to death.

Saruman was caught off guard and was instantly trapped in the dragon's mouth.

"You're asking for death!" Saruman, enraged, quickly used his staff as a pillar to prop up the dragon's mouth and snap it shut, unleashing a bolt of lightning.

As lightning exploded inside the dragon's mouth, Smaug let out a painful wail and instantly lost his fighting ability.

Saruman successfully escaped from the dragon's mouth, but he looked extremely disheveled, with his beard, hair, and robes scorched by the dragon's flames.

“Smaug!” Dui looked at the dragon with some concern.

However, he didn't have time to look at Smaug at this moment. He teleported directly behind Saruman and unleashed the Dark Spell with maximum malice.

"Heart-breaking and bone-cutting!"

Saruman quickly parried, but the Cruciatus Curse was not purely magical destruction, but a form of mental and physical torture.

The Cruciatus Curse traveled through Saruman's staff and struck him directly, instantly causing Saruman's face to contort in agony as he let out a painful scream.

But Saruman's spirit was incredibly strong. Even though he was tormented by the Cruciatus Curse, he remained conscious and unleashed a dazzling burst of magical power from his staff, sending Dui and Elrond flying.

At the same time, it can also control two bolts of lightning to strike them.

Dui used Apparition to dodge the lightning in mid-air, and the next second he appeared next to Elrond, taking him back to Galadriel and Gandalf.

“Saruman, aided by the Ring of Power, is far more powerful than any of us. We must first disperse the clouds in the sky, preventing him from gaining any advantage, before he attacks with lightning!”

Elrond said seriously.

Galadriel nodded in agreement, saying, "Elrond, your Ring of Air can control the weather. Only you can dispel the thunderclouds. I will take care of the defense and prevent Saruman from affecting you."

Gandalf also said, "I will lend you a hand!"

As he spoke, Gandalf continuously channeled the power of the Ring of Fire into Elrond's body, strengthening his spiritual power.

Unable to help them, Dui said, "Then I'll take care of interfering with Saruman."

Then, using Apparition, he constantly appeared from various places, keeping Saruman busy.

Elrond raised his left hand, which bore the Ring of Air, and solemnly chanted ancient Quenya incantations. His voice was deep and mysterious, echoing throughout the heavens and earth.

The surrounding wind elements heard his call, stirring up a storm that eventually coalesced into a tornado.

The tornado grew stronger and stronger, the enormous winds making it impossible to hear anything around it. Boulders were blown away and tall trees were uprooted.

Dui and the others were fortunate to be inside Lady Galadriel's magical barrier, which prevented them from being sucked away by the tornado, but their robes were still flying and they could barely open their eyes.

As for Saruman, who was directly in the line of fire outside the magical barrier, his expression changed.

Just as the tornado was heading straight for him, Saruman gripped his staff tightly and slammed it into the ground.

Then he felt as if he were rooted to the ground, even though he was shrouded in the eye of the tornado, looking like he was about to be swept up at any moment.

But it remained firmly rooted to the ground and was not blown away by the wind.

The tornado grew larger and larger, like a giant dragon soaring into the sky and probing into the clouds. Then, like a dragon sucking water, it tore apart the surrounding thunderclouds and sucked them in.

For a moment, it looked as if a huge hole had been torn in the sky.

The thunderclouds sucked into the tornado continuously flashed with lightning.

Soon, the tornado sucked away all the dark clouds in the sky, leaving a clear blue sky without a single cloud, and the sun shone brightly on the earth once more.

The tornado, which seemed to support the sky and connect heaven and earth, quickly disintegrated and disappeared.

The boulders and trees that were swept away have long been crushed into dust, scattered across the earth like dirt.

Without the help of thunderclouds and lightning, Galadriel and Gandalf were finally able to free up their hands to join forces with Duy and Elrond to fight Saruman.

“Saruman, you have no power to resist, surrender!” Galadriel’s beautiful face was imposing without anger, her voice carried an irresistible force, and her long gold and silver hair exuded a powerful aura.

(End of this chapter)