Chapter 223: Joining the Battle
Chapter 223: Joining the Battle
"Let's fight these invaders!"
"Hisssss—"
The tunnel collapsed, but it didn't attract the attention of others.
The battle between two Sixth Stage beings caused collapses and cave-ins throughout the underground, a common occurrence, and only the sounds of combat reached Lindsey and Hong's ears.
"..."
Lindsey paused, letting out a soft sigh.
The hissing sounds came from the Lizardmen, and those fighting them were naturally the Blind Ones, the owners of the second wave of footsteps they heard earlier underground.
The two clan leaders were engaged in a battle to the death.
These ordinary members couldn't stay out of it either, as this corner was an extension of the battlefield.
After a small change, Hong picked up her iron pickaxe, ready to continue digging.
But noticing Lindsey's actions, she asked with concern:
"What's the matter? Are we not continuing?"
Lindsey nodded in reply:
"Earlier underground, I encountered some trouble, and these Blind Ones took the initiative to help me."
Hong leaned her iron pickaxe aside, a slight smile curling her lips:
"So we're not digging anymore?"
Lindsey also put away his meteor hammer and took out the Silent Blade, wiping it on the Iron Horn Longbow:
"A battle between Sixth Stage beings, a war between two clans, we definitely shouldn't interfere. But for the fight happening right before our eyes, we should do what we can."
"..."
Hong's smile only widened.
Without saying a word, she gripped her Poisoned Spear and charged out.
Around the Crystal Valley Cave, the Lizardmen and the Blind Ones were locked in a bloody battle, with the massive Lizardmen charging like tanks through the dark cave.
In contrast, the Blind Ones were in a precarious situation.
These underground residents, caught off guard by the ambush, could only hastily gather rocks and soil to form long spears, fighting these dangerous enemies.
The only advantage they had was their hearing.
Their smaller size and keen perception allowed them to react quickly and maneuver nimbly to counter the Lizardmen.
But when the sound of tearing air grew urgent.
The Blind Ones, determined to protect their forbidden land, couldn't avoid casualties.
The Lizardmen's innate control over airflow had a deadly effect in the underground space, with both hot and cold air currents posing a significant threat.
What restrained them from slaughtering the Blind Ones was the latter's desperate resistance.
The Lizardmen were too close to the Blind Ones.
In this state, overly powerful attacks could easily harm their allies, so the Lizardmen's assaults decreased in frequency.
Soon, another Blind One was cornered.
The massive body of a Lizardman charged directly at him, its green serpentine eyes filled with murderous intent.
Whoosh! In that instant, a jade-green spear shot out.
The Lizardman's head was pierced horizontally, and the tremendous force sent its body crashing into the wall.
"..."
This Blind One, who had been on the brink of desperation, was stunned.
He only heard the sound of tearing air, and the Lizardman in front of him flew sideways, crashing into the cave wall, its head emitting strange sounds of flesh and blood corrosion.
"The first one!"
Hong's figure swiftly followed.
She pulled out the Poisoned Spear embedded in the Lizardman's head, her aggressive gaze searching for the next target.
Not far away, Lindsey also launched his attack.
Unlike Hong's entrance, which was like a thunderclap, his assault was more subtle.
Linsey's combat strategy was calm and detached.
He first used an enchanted Iron Horn Longbow to shoot a Silent Blade, killing a Lizardman with a surprise attack before switching weapons to continue the fight.
After engaging the Blind Ones in battle, not a single one of the fourteen Lizardmen was lost.
But when Linsey and Hong suddenly joined the fight, five of them died in the blink of an eye, leaving nine Lizardmen to sense the change in the situation.
"Hissss!"
"Someone's ambushing us, kill them all!"
The next second, chaotic and frenzied airflow surged within the cave.
The air on this side distorted under scorching heat, while the air on the other side might be chillingly tremulous.
The Lizardmen's attacks were completely chaotic.
Each of them struck out at everything around them, striving to ensure no enemies remained in their vicinity—not even their companions.
When facing enemies that threatened their lives.
These cold-blooded creatures completely lost their previous 'caution,' only seeking to ensure their own safety.
But in reality, this defensive approach was quite effective.
If Linsey and Hong were to attack at the risk of injury, they might be able to take down one or two Lizardmen.
However, this cost was not something they could bear.
Hong tried to throw the Poisoned Spear, but the frenzied airflow in the air would affect the accuracy of her shots, not to mention the Lizardmen's inherently tough bodies.
The girl turned to Linsey:
"I'll go in and play with them, you keep watch."
"Don't be hasty!" Linsey couldn't let Hong risk injury for injury, "Let me think..."
Just then.
The Blind Elder who had been suppressed earlier interrupted Linsey's train of thought.
Seeing them initiate aid, the two immediately understood this was a turning point in the battle. These brave warriors, unafraid to face crises during wartime, hesitated not a moment before charging into the fray.
"It's the Elder's guests!"
"Help, let's fight them to the death!"
Amidst the shouts.
In the blink of an eye, some Blind Ones charged towards the Lizardmen's defense circle.
Their strength, though inferior to the Lizardmen, but their duty and courage made them fearless in the face of death.
Bang—Quake!
One Blind One charged forward, their body instantly shrinking in the scorching air. It endured the pain of death, using its Essence to manipulate the earth and stones, creating a gap in the dense airflow.
"Ah!"
A cry of agony echoed.
Using its body and the earth and stones, it carved out a breach in the concentrated airflow.
This was the attack window!
A similar scene unfolded in different spots.
Either roasted by the scorching airflow or frozen into corpses by the cold airflow.
At the cost of their lives.
These Blind Ones, at the cost of their lives, opened attack windows upon the besiegers.
"..."
Witnessing this, Linsey was awe-struck.
The Blind Elder's Essence, of course, couldn't compare to that of the Sixth Stage Elder's earth-shaking display, where they could only manipulate the earth and stones around their bodies.
But with this resolve and disregard for their lives.
They gave these assailants a final response!
"Huff—"
Linsey took a deep breath, calming his emotions.
He was well aware that the gaps in the airflow were opportunities gained at the cost of the Blind Ones' lives.
Even with a heavy heart, he couldn't hesitate at this critical moment!
Linsey immediately switched to the Iron Horn Longbow, and as he shot, his unspoken emotions turned into a shout:
"Hong, attack!"
(End of Chapter)
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