Chapter 71 – Silver Light

As a member of the Human Clan, receiving the favor of the entire race, there were certain responsibilities that could not be avoided.

If he could offer any strength within his ability, Su Hao would not hesitate.

Although the Mengxu Beast opposite them was powerful, Su Hao was confident he could protect himself with more than enough.

He just felt that shouting the slogan of reporting for command was a bit embarrassing, and he couldn’t bring himself to do it.

After thinking for a moment, he loudly declared, “My name is Wu Xiang Wu, and I can offer assistance.”

Immediately, all eyes turned to Su Hao.

Hua Hongyi glanced back and saw it was a young man. The delicate makeup on her face twisted, and her bloodshot eyes stared fiercely at Su Hao, shouting, “Where did this brat come from? Don’t cause trouble, get lost.”

Before Su Hao could speak, Hua Hongyi immediately roared, “Get lost!”

Su Hao was speechless and could only take two symbolic steps back to show his stance before retreating far away.

In a coordinated battle with multiple people, if one person is not trusted by their companions or commander, they not only cannot help but also become a burden to the team. “Causing trouble” is putting it lightly.

Since he couldn’t gain the trust of others, rashly joining the battle would only lead to more complications. Su Hao could only observe for the time being.

Su Hao knew that this delicately dressed person, despite her fierce appearance, was actually protecting him and the Human Clan youth.

At this moment, the Mengxu Beast retracted its five tentacles one by one, sending the five people into its maw below. The tentacles below writhed rapidly, ignoring the surrounding Guard warriors and quickly sliding towards the crowded area.

In its view, the meat around it was not enough to fill its teeth, while not far away, a large amount of fresh food was gathered.

“Mountain-Shaking Hammer!”

Hua Hongyi leaped forward, flashing to the front of the Mengxu Beast. She jumped high, raised the heavy Nail Hammer in her hand, and smashed it fiercely towards the Mengxu Beast’s eyes.

As the Nail Hammer rapidly descended, it was quickly covered in thick ice. In an instant, the Nail Hammer, originally the size of a head, became a colossal object the size of a truck.

“Bang!”

The giant Nail Hammer smashed fiercely onto the Mengxu Beast’s closed eyelids. Ice shards scattered, and the Nail Hammer in Hua Hongyi’s hand instantly returned to its original size.

Hit by this hammer blow, the Mengxu Beast only stopped its movement, seemingly not suffering significant damage. Only at the point of impact, cold air steamed, rapidly forming a layer of frost.

However, this level of frost was almost useless against its thick Scale Armor.

Several tentacles, as thick as bowls and with sharp tips, suddenly shot out from under the Mengxu Beast, attacking Hua Hongyi.

Hua Hongyi “Tch’d” and immediately retracted her hammer to dodge, then used her hammer to knock away a tentacle she couldn’t avoid.

Even as a Grand Tutor level martial artist, she would not easily withstand a Mengxu Beast’s tentacle attack. If impaled, no matter the level, it would be a dead end.

As Grand Tutor level combatants, Human Clan members naturally had a disadvantage against the giant Ferocious Beasts. They could only rely on their weapons and armor to close the gap.

Hua Hongyi’s objective was to stop the Mengxu Beast from further damaging the town. By halting its advance with one hammer blow, the objective was basically achieved.

She immediately moved away from the Mengxu Beast and shouted commands, “The overall objective is to attack from three sides, leave one side open, and drive it out of Lingyun Town the way it came.”

“First Brigade, responsible for the left flank, mission to drive; Second Brigade, responsible for the right flank, mission to drive; Third Brigade and the remaining Grandmasters will attack the front with me.”

“First Brigade, roger!”

“Second Brigade, roger!”

…

After the combat objectives were arranged, at Hua Hongyi’s command, except for the two large teams on the flanks responsible for driving it back, everyone in the front unleashed their skills and launched a fierce attack on the Mengxu Beast.

The Mengxu Beast, suddenly suffering various attacks, recoiled a few steps from the pain emanating from all parts of its body.

Then, rage surged, and its small green eyes scanned the surrounding warriors.

“Whoosh-” “Swoosh-“

Suddenly, a large number of tentacles erupted from beneath the Mengxu Beast, attacking the surrounding warriors.

“Retreat!” Hua Hongyi roared, persisting in the front to draw the Catalyst’s attention. He wielded his long-handled Nail Hammer so proficiently that it formed an impenetrable defense, deflecting all the tentacles that pierced towards him.

Then, he drew his Long Blade from his back waist with his other hand.

“Swish swish!”

Amidst the flashing blade, two tentacles were severed and fell to the ground.

However, not everyone possessed his skill. More than a dozen Elite-Level warriors, unable to react in time, were dragged beneath the Mengxu Beast, their bodies penetrated by its attacks.

Even a beginner Grandmaster, who dodged the tentacles’ piercing strike, couldn’t evade their subsequent entanglement. He was wrapped around the waist and pulled towards the Mengxu Beast.

The Grandmaster cried out in terror, drew his Long Blade, infused it with his full Blood Qi, and brought down a fierce slash.

“Clang!”

A sound of metal striking metal echoed.

The Grandmaster’s full-strength slash, empowered by his arm’s force, could only leave a shallow gash on the tentacle.

Hua Hongyi stomped his foot and swung his Nail Hammer to rescue the warrior, but he was suddenly blocked and repelled by several tentacles. He could only watch helplessly as the beginner Grandmaster was dragged beneath the Mengxu Beast.

Hua Hongyi remembered that this Grandmaster had only recently been promoted.

Hua Hongyi surveyed the area. Among so many warriors, only his attacks could effectively inflict damage on the Mengxu Beast, but the damage was very limited. Crucially, they couldn’t break through its thick defense.

Even the high-level Grandmasters present had almost no effect with their attacks; they could only hold back the Mengxu Beast, preventing it from further destroying the Town and attacking civilians.

Hua Hongyi gritted his teeth and thought to himself: “No matter what, we must hold on until Mayor Lv Harmony and Xiao Jixuan return from the wilderness, and then we’ll work together to drive it away.”

Taking advantage of a gap when the Mengxu Beast retracted many of its tentacles, Hua Hongyi once again initiated the attack. Thick ice formed on his Nail Hammer. He leaped twenty meters high, meeting the Mengxu Beast’s eyes, and shouted, “Attack!”

Without hesitation, all the warriors surged towards the Mengxu Beast.

“Armor Break!”

“Penetrate!”

“Shock!”

Impact!

High temperature!

Corrosion!

The Grandmasters used their respective abilities. This attack might be a one-way trip, but this is the duty of a martial artist, a warrior.

The Mengxu Beast was struck by Hua Hongyi’s Great Ice Hammer, staggering back a step. Immediately after, the other warriors’ attacks rained down on the Mengxu Beast like raindrops.

Whoosh—

Many tentacles had not yet retracted when more tentacles shot out.

No one had ever counted how many tentacles the Mengxu Beast had…

In this attack, many more warriors were swallowed by the Mengxu Beast’s maw beneath it, including elites and Grandmasters. No matter how they wailed and struggled, it was useless.

But no one retreated. Under Hua Hongyi’s lead, the Mengxu Beast was pushed back step by step.

However, for every step the Mengxu Beast retreated, it took the lives of a dozen or so people.

Su Hao silently watched the warriors, throwing themselves forward one after another, unleashing their most powerful attacks on the Ferocious Beast, the Mengxu Beast. Death loomed, yet no one retreated.

Am I a warrior too? Su Hao thought, turning and disappearing into the buildings of the Town.

That’s right! I am also a warrior of the Human Clan!

…

As the elite warriors attacking from the front became fewer, personnel were transferred from the First Brigade and the Second Brigade to join the frontal assault.

The elite warriors, unable to inflict even the slightest damage on the Mengxu Beast, had a simple role: to use their bodies to absorb the Catalyst tentacles, thereby sharing the burden of attacking Grandmaster Hua Hongyi.

No one objected.

Soon, the elite warriors were gone, and the number of Grandmaster warriors had sharply decreased. The Mengxu Beast’s scale armor was covered in scars and a thick layer of ice, yet it continued to frantically shoot its tentacles without pause.

The pressure on the remaining warriors increased significantly.

They were still far from the collapsed City Wall.

But the warriors’ shouts were still clear!

Su Hao found a weapon shop at maximum speed. The shop was deserted. He changed into a set of armor, took off his helmet, and selected a helmet with a mask, putting it on so only his two clear eyes were visible.

Then, drawing the Long Blade from his waist, he began to accelerate, charging towards the Mengxu Beast.

He would attack the Mengxu Beast with all his might, contributing his strength.

But others can’t know who he is.

He knew he possessed a lot of advanced knowledge, and perhaps this knowledge would bring disaster to those around him.

…

Another Grandmaster was sent under the Mengxu Beast.

Feng Man’er was also entangled by the Mengxu Beast’s tentacles because she used the combat skill ‘Void’.

Old Liu’s eyes were about to split, and he roared madly, “Man’er!!!”

Then he rushed towards Feng Man’er without regard for himself.

“Whoosh—” A tentacle attacked Old Liu. He acted as if he couldn’t see it, his eyes fixed on the Long Blade in his hand, Harmony entwining the tentacle around Feng Man’er.

“Pfft—”

“Shh!”

The tentacle pierced Old Liu’s body, and Old Liu’s blade also cut off the tentacle entwined around Feng Man’er.

Feng Man’er was stunned, looking at Old Liu in disbelief!

Penetration. The Mengxu Beast’s tentacles dragged Old Liu’s body back. Old Liu’s eyes were filled with relief.

Just then, a silver light shot over from a distance, arriving in the blink of an eye.

“Barrier!” “Deflection!” “Hardness!” “Strong Light!” “Burst!” “Shock!” “Sharpness!” “Penetration!” “Corrosion!” “Rotation!” “Scorch!” “Numbness!”…

(End of Chapter)