Chapter 99: Chapter 96: Bloodthirst
At these words, the four fell silent again. There were only two types of Magical Beasts that ford such large packs: one was the rat type, and the other, the wolf type. If they were rats, a hundred or so would be a tiny wave. Furthermore, rat-type Magical Beasts were extrely weak, belonging to the lowest rung of the Magical Beast food chain. With their strength, dealing with them would be effortless.
But if it was the other kind—the powerful, intelligent, and unified wolf-type Magical Beasts—then they were in trouble. A single wolf, or even a few, couldn’t pose much of a threat to a Martial Artist of the sa level. However, when dozens gathered, they ford an exceptionally terrifying force.
Qing Lei frowned. "This pack of a hundred Magical Beasts couldn’t be from the Wolf Race, could they?"
"AWOO...!"
The mont Qing Lei’s voice fell, a mournful wolf’s howl echoed from the basin nestled between the peaks. Imdiately after, countless howls resounded throughout the valley, answering his question in the most direct way possible.
Mu Chen gave a bitter smile. "Looks like our luck is pretty good."
The group had no chance to escape before they were completely surrounded by over a hundred silvery-white wolves. Each wolf was more than a ter long and half a ter tall. On their foreheads, a silver crescent moon glowed faintly. Mu Chen, of course, recognized this well-known Magical Beast at a glance: the Moon-Loving Greedy Wolf.
At the head of this pack, three giant Greedy Wolves, more than twice the size of the others, glared fiercely at the five humans before them. Their king was at the most critical mont of its advancent. If it failed, their entire pack would suffer a devastating blow. Therefore, they had to stop anyone from disturbing their king, no matter what.
"AWOO!"
Following a piercing howl, all the Moon-Loving Greedy Wolves arranged themselves in a tight formation. The iron-like discipline made Mu Chen’s pupils shrink. ’This cohesion, coupled with their nurical advantage... I might have to use the Profound Jade Fan this ti,’ Mu Chen thought. ’Fortunately, they’re Moon-Loving Greedy Wolves, and fortunately, the sun is bright. Otherwise, we’d be dead for sure.’
"AWOO!"
With another shrill howl, all the Moon-Loving Greedy Wolves charged at the five humans as if they had abandoned their very lives...
Suddenly faced with such a massive horde of charging Magical Beasts, everyone but Mu Chen felt their hair stand on end. After all, this wasn’t a hundred-plus mice charging at them, but a hundred-plus wolves! Mu Chen’s expression hardened as he shouted in a low voice, "Relax! Moon-Loving Greedy Wolves are nocturnal creatures. Their strength is halved under intense sunlight. It’s high noon right now, when they are at their weakest. If their king wasn’t advancing, they would definitely be hiding in the shadows."
"AWOO!"
As soon as Mu Chen finished speaking, the three Level 3 Moon-Loving Greedy Wolves at the front reached him. He abruptly pulled the long black case from his back. As Primordial Power surged, he swiftly drew an impossibly black Giant Fan from the case. The instant the Giant Fan was unsheathed, a flash of colorful light flickered and vanished.
With a nimble flick of his fingers, CLANG! A tallic sound rang out as the Giant Fan snapped open. Its massive surface reflected the bright light of the midday sun. From this alone, Mo Qing, Ye Shuangshuang, Qing Lei, and Little Tiger knew that this Giant Fan was no ordinary item.
"HUM..."
This was the first ti Mu Chen had used the Profound Jade Fan since leaving the Profound Ice Palace. Seeing the light of day again, the Profound Jade Fan actually conveyed a sense of excitent, its entire body trembling slightly.
"Mo Qing, Shuangshuang, Little Tiger, Qing Lei! Although their strength is greatly reduced right now, their numbers are still a factor. Don’t let your guard down. Be careful." After saying this, Mu Chen charged toward the three Moon-Loving Greedy Wolves in front of him.
Mo Qing, Little Tiger, Ye Shuangshuang, and Qing Lei exchanged a glance and instinctively ford a back-to-back circle, each facing one direction. When facing a wolf pack, one’s back was always the most dangerous spot.
"SHINK!"
A tearing sound was heard. With a flick of his wrist, Mu Chen’s Profound Jade Fan embedded itself deep into the neck of a Level 3 Greedy Wolf. The Ice Extre Attribute shot out along the fan’s ribs like a Sword Aura, swiftly piercing through the Level 3 Greedy Wolf’s head.
"THUD..."
The Level 3 Greedy Wolf’s head tumbled to the ground, splattering blood everywhere. The intense sunlight instantly vaporized the fresh blood, and a thick, bloody scent swept out toward the surrounding pack.
The mont they slled blood, the surrounding Greedy Wolves roared and charged at Mu Chen, maintaining their most advantageous triangular attack formation. The two remaining Level 3 Moon-Loving Greedy Wolves were the calst, periodically using roars to issue a series of commands. Soon, as the wolves closed in on Mu Chen’s group, they suddenly switched from a triangle to a circular formation, completely encircling them.
But this wasn’t a simple encirclent. As they surrounded Mu Chen’s group, the entire pack kept running at full speed. Watching the rapidly moving wolves, Mu Chen found himself unsure which direction to attack. This formation was truly domineering.
’If you were to lock onto a target and charge, the targeted Greedy Wolf could flee instantly. Then, countless wolves behind it would use their montum to crush you. If the wolf in front then turned back to attack, you would be in an extrely dangerous situation. Those two Level 3 Greedy Wolves have played their cards well!’
However, it was clear that the "extrely dangerous situation" Mu Chen thought of applied to ordinary Martial Artists. When you had attribute martial artists on your team, the outco would be completely different. Just like now...
"Shuangshuang, Mo Qing, use your Primordial Power for ranged attacks! Qing Lei, enter your Shadow Concealnt State. The mont their attacks scatter the wolves in any direction, you’ll ambush the stragglers. Kill as many as you can! As for you, Little Tiger, you can just charge in and attack at will. I trust that with your strength, almost no Greedy Wolf can get near you!"
Hearing this, Shuangshuang and Mo Qing nodded simultaneously. Blue and red Primordial Power swirled around their bodies. Shuangshuang’s hands turned crimson as two fireballs rapidly ford on her fists. She punched out, and the two blazing, fist-shaped flas slamd into the wolf pack in front of them.
"BOOM!"
With a loud explosion, countless Greedy Wolves were blasted back. But before they could even regain their footing, a black shadow abruptly appeared behind them. Two daggers, gleaming with a faint light, silently slit a Greedy Wolf’s throat. A single strike, a fatal blow, and blood sprayed forth.
The shadow, having succeeded in its strike, flickered and vanished again into the daylight. When it reappeared, another Greedy Wolf had fallen into a pool of blood. Describing this slaughter might take ti, but the shadow’s appearance, kill, and disappearance took less than a second.
Qing Lei truly was a natural-born Assassin!
The two surviving Level 3 Greedy Wolves saw their pack diminished by several mbers from a single attack. They let out a low growl and charged toward Ye Shuangshuang. They had decided to eliminate this woman first.
"AWOO!"
Accompanied by countless howls, a massive wave of silver Greedy Wolves surged toward Ye Shuangshuang. The sheer pressure of their charge stunned her, freezing her in place. She didn’t even release the burning Fire Attribute Elental Power in her hands.
"Little Tiger!" Seeing that the wolf pack was about to break through Ye Shuangshuang’s position, Mu Chen roared.
"ROAR! I’m here!"
With a beast-like roar, a sharp Double-Bladed Giant Axe spun into a whirlwind, violently knocking back the pouncing Moon-Loving Greedy Wolves. The sound of impacts, BANG! BANG!, was continuous. One by one, the Moon-Loving Greedy Wolves were sent flying with agonized howls. When they hit the ground, blood poured from their mouths and noses. After a few final, intermittent yelps, all signs of life vanished.
Little Tiger’s arrival completely disrupted the wolf pack’s attack pattern. He wielded his Double-Bladed Giant Axe in an impenetrable flurry, covering a huge area. For a mont, a large vacuum ford wherever he stood.
Seeing the advantage shift to their side, the corners of Mu Chen’s mouth curved up. ’I haven’t used the Profound Jade Fan in a long ti. It’s about ti I properly unleashed the Nine Waves Technique.’
"CLANG!"
The Profound Jade Fan let out a crisp ring as Mu Chen flicked it, diving swiftly into the wolf pack. Slicing, chopping, hacking, smashing—a variety of attacks unfolded rapidly in his hands. Like a Fan Dance, the Profound Jade Fan’s attack speed grew faster and faster. In everyone’s eyes, Mu Chen’s left hand beca a series of gray afterimages. A black wall of wind spun and danced around him, and before long, it had ford a small tornado. This black tornado, like the Death God’s scythe, tore through the nearby Moon-Loving Greedy Wolves as if reaping wheat.
"AWOO! AWOO!"
In just a few dozen seconds, more than half of the hundred-plus Moon-Loving Greedy Wolves were lost to Mu Chen’s near-frenzied assault. This overwhelming combat prowess left Little Tiger, Mo Qing, Qing Lei, and Ye Shuangshuang stunned. It wasn’t just them; even the Moon-Loving Greedy Wolves retreated in terror, not daring to get anywhere near Mu Chen.
"SWISH! SWISH! SWISH..."
A continuous series of whooshes cut through the air. As the last Greedy Wolf in front of him fell, an unconcealable excitent shone in Mu Chen’s closed eyes. Unconsciously, he found himself growing more and more fond of the feeling of battle.
After two more rotations, his body ca to an abrupt halt. With a WHOOSH, the black tornado dispersed outward, kicking up a cloud of dust and smoke. His ice-blue hair fluttered, and his white robes were purer than snow. Despite the rapid slaughter, not a single drop of blood had stained him. Under the sun, his black Profound Jade Fan still reflected a dazzling light, as if it had just been drawn.
"CLANG!"
Another tallic sound rang out as the Profound Jade Fan snapped shut. Turning his head, Mu Chen smiled at the four of them. To them, that seemingly gentle smile looked like the smile of the Death God, utterly terrifying.
"GULP!"
Little Tiger swallowed hard and muttered, "This is the first ti I’ve ever known a fan could be used as a weapon... and such a powerful one at that..."
After her surprise, a strange light flickered in Mo Qing’s eyes, containing sothing more. As for Ye Shuangshuang, she was still in a daze, completely unable to believe what she had just seen. Although Qing Lei was also a bit surprised, he remained calm. He had long known that Mu Chen was no simple character; this just confird his suspicions.
"AWOO!"
The pack had lost seventy percent of its numbers in an instant. It could be said they were now a spent force, completely unable to cause Mu Chen’s group any harm. The two Level 3 Greedy Wolves had survived until now, almost completely unscathed. They looked at Mu Chen, their eyes full of fear. Taking two steps back, they turned their heads toward the depths of the forest. There, their king was undergoing its transformation. If their king was disturbed by these humans, then everything would be over, and they would no longer be able to survive in this Demon Beast Prison.
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