Hell has invaded, but my Hextech is invincible!

Two and a half hours later, the monster's bones had piled up into a small mountain, almost level with the six-story apartment building.

Valeria looked at Hextech, who was standing on the mountain of corpses and relentlessly slaughtering, and was left with nothing but overwhelming shock.

After all, Hextech, who was originally only a little over two meters tall, is now over six meters tall, which is taller than many ordinary demons in Hell.

In hell, physical strength is often positively correlated with physical attributes.

Bigger is better, bigger is stronger.

More importantly, the volcanic life force emanating from Hex nearly blinded her.

How much did his life force increase in just two and a half hours?

Ten times, or twenty times?

This rate of improvement astonished even Valeria. Crucially, Hextech's life force had undergone a fundamental transformation, and she had yet to see its growth ceiling.

But their time was ultimately limited. If they were given ten days and ten nights, perhaps—

She thought of that outcome, and her expression turned somewhat strange.

But he didn't have that much time.

There weren't enough monsters in the Gates of Hell either.

We also need to allow enough time to break into that spire.

"How much time do we have left?" Inessa asked indifferently.

Although she accepted the temporary cooperation with the demon to fight the enemy, Inessa, as a devout nun, would not have much of a friendly attitude towards a demon.

"That's about it. The Gates of Hell will expand again in half an hour." Valeria smiled faintly.

"He should be able to get through the third level now, but facing Carlodos—"

She didn't continue, but changed the subject, "Of course, if you're willing to adopt my method, the success rate will be even higher."

"As long as a steadfast clergyman like you opens your heart and allows me to possess you."

"Then I can use the power of my soul to help you resist the corruption of hellfire."

Inessa remained silent, this time without rebuttal or rebuke. Only a thoughtful look flashed in her eyes, and she did not respond.

Valeria wasn't in a hurry; she belonged to the pure love faction, not those demons who were keen on coercion and plunder.

What she enjoyed most was the pure and beautiful feelings that naturally arose under her forbidden identity.

If Inessa could spontaneously develop feelings for Hextech in a desperate situation.

For her, the gains were far greater than the forced possession.

Unfortunately, time was too tight; otherwise, based on her experience, the two of them would definitely have made a significant breakthrough in three days at most.

She sighed softly, then called out loudly to those below, "Time's up!"

"We should get going!"

Upon hearing this, Hex twisted the mantis-like monster's neck with his other hand and then exhaled a breath of foul air.

This energy condensed in his powerful lungs, and when he exhaled it, it shot straight out seven or eight meters away, just like the exhalation technique in martial arts novels, which he unintentionally unleashed.

He looked down at his status bar, his gaze falling on the Heart of Steel mark on the back of his hand, staring at the striking number "9210".

A surge of overwhelming joy instantly welled up inside me.

Who could understand how a chaotic battle lasting over two hours could result in over nine thousand layers of Heart Steel being stacked up!

Each layer of Heart Steel can increase his health by 10 to 12 points.

With over nine thousand layers stacked up, his health increased by more than one hundred thousand, in addition to the percentage boost from the Goliath Giant.

Hextech looked at his panel.

Hex Horus

[Occupation: Poor]

[Level: 3 (450/1000)]

[Status: Disease]

【生命值：188250/188442（3级基础70+元基督基质350+星界躯体1500+心之钢138150+歌莉亚巨人48352）】

【攻击力：50（3级12+元基督基质12+星界躯体20+歌利亚巨人6）】

Movement Speed: 45

Mana: 120/120 (increases with teammates' levels)

[Spell Power: 25 (scales with teammates' levels)]

[Spell Resistance: 40 (increases with teammates' levels)]

[Health Recovery: 2.5/s]

[Skill Speed/Shield/Armor/Magic Resistance/Magic Penetration/...Shield Healing Power: 0]

Level 3 status, four Hextech items, one piece of equipment, but with nearly 200,000 health.

What does this mean?

Moreover, although his attack power was only fifty, with the support of nearly two hundred thousand health points, the attack power of Heart Steel's punch was close to twenty thousand points.

That is, every twenty seconds or so, he would have a black flash of 3,700 times.

"Awesome! The Gates of Hell are absolutely amazing!"

Hextech was ecstatic. He had never imagined that his accidental entry into the broken gates of hell would allow him to stack steel so smoothly. It was all thanks to the right timing, the right place, and the right people—all three were indispensable.

The opportune moment was when he unexpectedly entered the gates of hell, where a massive influx of low-level monsters poured in, becoming his most convenient tool for stacking steel.

The advantage lies in the fact that the Gates of Hell are not in their complete form, preventing even high-ranking demons or their true forms from entering. This allows him to hunt monsters and accumulate attributes without restraint.

Under normal circumstances, his high-profile debut would have immediately drawn targeted attacks from the Demon Lord, and even the True Name Demon would have personally dealt with him. How could he have possibly spent two and a half hours peacefully stacking stacks?

The other person is Valeria, a true-name demon who is friendly to humans and has become their ally.

Within this broken gate of hell, where no other high-ranking demons interfere, Valeria is undoubtedly the strongest.

Under her precise control, the low-level monsters were like mindless livestock, driven in batches and lined up to be harvested by Hex. If he had attracted three or four thousand monsters at once, even with his previous health, he would have had no choice but to turn tail and flee in panic.

With the right timing, location, and people all in place, Hextech's confidence was stronger than ever before.

Even if the army of hell were to come, what would we have to fear?

...........................

This hidden spire is not particularly tall or imposing, but the closer you get, the more intense the pressure from the soul becomes, as if it carries the malevolent aura of the entire hell, making your soul tremble.

This is the true territory of the Demon Lord Kalodos, not a projection or possession, but a core forbidden area personally overseen by his true form.

"Fifteen minutes left," Valeria reminded Hex in a low voice from behind.

Inessa produced a dagger: "Hextech, this is my Blessed Dagger."

"It can harm demons and stop evil rituals. I hope it will be useful to you."

Her eyes were very complicated.

Admiration, emotion, worry, and self-reproach.

And, an undisguised longing.

Hex took the dagger, which looked like a nail clipper to him, and chuckled, "Thanks."

Hex waved and turned away.

Valeria reached out and placed her hand on Hex's shoulder.

Two completely different forces merged instantly, and a circle of dark blue ripples spread wildly outwards from the point of contact. The moment Hextech stepped in, his figure vanished into thin air.

"He has already entered the spire," Valeria said softly.

Inessa clenched her fists, paused for a moment in her recitation of the sacred words, and then continued to chant them with even greater determination, each word earnest.

"In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, I beseech the Lord for protection."

May he overcome the calamity of purgatory and return safely.

"Even if it costs me my life... I would do it willingly."

Tartarus's pinkish-purple eyes darted around, landing on Inessa's devout and resolute profile, a wry smile playing on his lips.

The suspension bridge effect in dire straits is indeed a foolproof trick to foster love.