The protective barrier was damaged because a few among the 30,000 creatures secretly held back their strength. They did not regard James and Wotan as their final opponents. Thus, they wanted to preserve their strength to seize the treasure after eliminating the two biggest threats.
Someone in the protective barrier shouted, “Guys, stop holding back! We need to go all out now! If you continue limiting your strength, we’re all going to die!”
The others also sensed the dangerous force closing in on them and knew they would die at this rate. At that moment, those holding back hurriedly channeled all their strength to reinforce and strengthen the formation.
Meanwhile, James and Wotan continued to attack them relentlessly.
James slashed the Malevolent Sword, and streams of Sword Energies fell on the protective barrier like a meteor shower. He summoned the Sacred Blossom at the same time, unleashing its power on the barrier as well.
On the other hand, Wotan was also merciless and attacked with all his strength.
The space around the protective barrier was already shattered, and several black holes formed from the intense onslaught.
James cursed, “Damn it. They’re so persistent.”
He had already urged his Chaos Power but still could not break the protective barrier.
Wotan also telepathically communicated with James, saying, “We’re not going to get anywhere at this rate. There are thirty thousand of them, but only two of us. If we continue exhausting our strength like this, we’ll be worn out before we can break the protective barrier.”
James pondered his words. Wotan was right. With 30,000 opponents, they could take turns to rest and recover their strength.
However, James and Wotan were struggling to stay afloat.
James replied telepathically, “We’ve only one option. We need to sow discord among them and break the barrier from within.”
Leilani had a hesitant look, unsure if she could trust James.
James noticed her doubtful expression and said, “Before coming to Planet Desolation, your father spoke to me.”
Hearing this, Leilani finally replied to him, “What did he say?”
James responded, “He knew I was human as soon as we met. However, he did not expose my identity. Thus, I must ensure that you leave this planet alive. If you die, and I leave without you, he’ll definitely hold a grudge against me. If that happens and he reveals my human background, it’ll be hard for me to move around in the Greater Realms.
“Work with me to break the protective barrier, and I’ll make sure you leave safe and sound.”
Leilani wavered after hearing James’ words.

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The readers' comments on the novel: The Almighty Dragon General
"Good things take time" Lol yeah, a hundred and fifty trillion years, apparently....
How was Sheldon Jame's first disciple? Wasn't the Black Eagle King the first? Where has he disappeared to all this time?...
Unbelievable... I thought James was rid of the annoying "honey, darling" Thea by going to the Demonic Realm, but now she's gone there too *puke*...
This Thea is the most narcissistic woman of all, constantly interrupting James's cultivation, getting in the way of his plans and slowing him down. He was well rid of her but the author went bonkers a few hundred chapters into the story and decided to pair her back with James.. Yuck!...
Thea doesn't deserve James, it so sad he loves her...
Thank you so much for all the effort. I love all the stories I've read. I hope to continue reading "The Almighty Dragon General" story. 😊...
Chapter 611 to 630 in text form...