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Far to the rear of the archer formation, one hundred Refined Iron Bed Crossbows were deployed, waiting for the command. As Xue Qinghe gave the order, one hundred refined iron bolts, each two meters in length, roared forth, whistling through the air like a swarm of pitch-black locusts descending upon the Star Luo Holy Tiger!
Compared to the arrows fired by ordinary archers, the refined iron bolts launched by these bed crossbows possessed not only a far greater range but also dozens of times the destructive power. They could pierce through three meters of solid rock and could even deal a fatal blow to a Defense System Battle Spirit Emperor.
"Brother Davis, watch out for those bolts!"
Seeing the incoming barrage, Anna, who was responsible for protecting Ye泠泠 (Ye Lingling) and Ning Wenze, suddenly let out a cry of alarm. She immediately gathered her spirit power, preparing to intervene and support Davis. However, at that moment, Davis spoke up to stop her.
"Nana, don't act rashly. Your job is to protect Lingling and Elder Ning!"
"But those arrows..." Anna said anxiously.
"It doesn't matter. These archers are merely sticking price tags on their heads, begging to be killed; they aren't enough to take your brother's life!" Davis's expression remained unchanged. He smiled indifferently and, after adapting to the pain coursing through his body, controlled the Star Luo Holy Tiger to position itself in front of Anna.
Watching the rain of bolts screaming toward him, Davis immediately condensed his spirit power, and his first spirit ring flashed abruptly.
"A petty trick. First Spirit Ability: White Tiger Body Barrier!"
As soon as his voice fell, a golden light of protection suddenly blossomed, transforming into a shield that guarded the Star Luo Holy Tiger's massive physique. At the same time, wave after wave of arrow rain arrived, slamming relentlessly against the golden light shield.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The sounds of cold steel impacting the barrier rose and fell. The golden shield of the White Tiger Body Barrier was extremely tough, sufficient to withstand the arrows fired by the ordinary archers.
However, faced with the refined iron bolts fired by the bed crossbows, even with the support of the domain and Ning Wenze, the defense fell short. A dense web of cracks appeared on the shield, looking as if it would shatter into pieces at any second.
But for Davis, blocking the initial wave of the arrow rain was enough.
Under his control, the Star Luo Holy Tiger's left arm began to radiate light. Immediately afterward, the Tiger took a deep breath. The air within a radius of several thousand meters was forcibly drawn into its massive form, creating a terrifying atmospheric pressure vortex that swept through the entire Heaven Dou City.
"Fire! Fire!"
"Brothers in the archer unit, keep firing!"
Noticing this abnormality, the cavalry captain pointed his sword at the Star Luo Holy Tiger and shouted repeatedly.
Although he didn't know exactly what was happening, he knew that the Star Luo Holy Tiger was preparing to unleash a massive attack. The fact that the mere act of charging up energy could create such a celestial phenomenon made it obvious—even thinking with one's backside—just how terrifying it would be once that move was released.
Having received the order, the archers nocked their arrows and drew their bows. However, before they could loose their volley, the Star Luo Holy Tiger had already made its move!
"You aren't stupid; you knew to interrupt my charge. But unfortunately, it's too late! Spirit Bone Skill: Titan Firmament Cannon!"
BOOM—
Before the words had fully settled, a highly compressed air shell blasted out from the chamber. With the force of a gale sweeping away scattered clouds, it bombarded the Heaven Dou cavalry in front of him. A deafening explosion rang out, and in the blink of an eye, the air shell frantically overturned the cavalry troops!
Hundreds of cavalrymen clad in iron armor were blown backward like kites with cut strings. As for the cavalrymen at the very front, their internal organs were instantly shattered by the immense impact force of the air shell. Bleeding from every orifice, they died miserably on the spot, while the others were left dead or wounded in droves.
One move! With just one move, the Star Luo Holy Tiger had slain hundreds of cavalrymen, and this was only the beginning!
"I'm not finished yet! Sixth Spirit Ability: Netherworld Arrow Rain!"
As he spoke, Davis activated Zhu Zhuyun's spirit power. In an instant, thousands upon thousands of dark purple energy arrows shot out. Amidst the whistling wind, they rained down upon the Heaven Dou cavalry like a torrential storm.
Pu! Pu! Pu!
In a split second, countless cavalrymen had their bodies pierced by the arrows. Soldiers whose hearts and heads were penetrated died instantly, while those hit in the limbs fell from their horses in agony.
The Star Luo Holy Tiger's roar shook the heavens and the earth. Coupled with the menacing momentum of its attack, the warhorses beneath the cavalry were spooked. Uncontrollable, they scattered and fled in all directions, throwing the scene into utter chaos.
Those soldiers who fell from their mounts were tragically trampled to death by the panicked horses.
"Great opportunity!"
Now that the Heaven Dou cavalry was in disarray, Davis would not let such a prime opportunity slip by. Enduring the pain, he controlled the Star Luo Holy Tiger to charge into the cavalry unit. Taking the head of an enemy general amidst the chaos was as easy for him as reaching into a sack to grab an item, and he began to slaughter his way through the enemy troops in all directions.
Anna opened her Evil Spirit Eye, assessing the Star Luo Holy Tiger. Although the Tiger looked majestic fighting one against ten thousand in the chaos of the army, appearances could be deceiving.
As the saying goes, enough ants can bite an elephant to death. Plus, having previously withstood the Eighth Spirit Ability of Coil Dragon Douluo, the trio forming the Tiger—Davis and his partners—were already injured.
Now, fighting non-stop against the Heaven Dou cavalry, their condition was certainly not optimal.
Seeing this, Anna hurriedly said, "Sister Lingling, I will cover you. Please heal Brother Davis and Sister Zhuyun."
Hearing this, Ye Lingling nodded slightly without any hesitation. "No problem. His Highness the Crown Prince has shown me grace; now that he is in difficulty, I absolutely will not stand by and watch."
"In that case, this old man will also lend Miss Ye a hand!" Ning Wenze said. Immediately, his pitch-black eighth spirit ring flashed, and a ray of rosy light injected itself into Ye Lingling, enhancing the effect of her spirit abilities.
"Many thanks, Elder Ning!"
The two girls spoke in unison and then charged together toward the Heaven Dou cavalry. At this moment, quite a few cavalry soldiers noticed them and immediately spurred their horses to kill the two women.
"Quick, grab those two girls! They are the Star Luo Crown Prince's people!"
A cavalry captain shouted loudly. Before his voice faded, he leaped into the air, a white wolf shadow condensing behind his back. This person was actually a Spirit Master, and a Spirit King at that!
After possessing his martial soul, the White Wolf Spirit King's arms became exceptionally sharp. Baring his fangs and brandishing his claws, he lunged murderously at Anna.
"Hehe, perfect timing!"
Seeing the White Wolf Spirit King charging at her, the corners of Anna's mouth lifted slightly, revealing a sudden, cunning smile, as if a scheme had succeeded.
"Sixth Spirit Ability: Parasitic Vine!"
As she spoke, Anna flung out the Ink Jade Divine Grass. Simultaneously, her sixth spirit ring flashed with light. Countless tiny vine seeds were inadvertently scattered, penetrating the White Wolf Spirit King's iron armor and clothing, entering his body through his pores.
"Grow!"
With a delicate shout from Anna, under her control, the seeds instantly took root and sprouted. They rapidly connected to the White Wolf Spirit King's meridians, blood vessels, and nervous system. From this moment on, for the rest of his life, he would be Anna's puppet.
"Urgh..." The White Wolf Spirit King's figure suddenly froze. He tried to move his body, but then shouted in sudden terror, "What is happening? My body won't move!"
"Hmph, become my toy! Go and kill them for me!"
At Anna's command, the White Wolf Spirit King began to move like a manipulated marionette. Under her control, he turned and charged toward the incoming Heaven Dou cavalry. His fierce wolf claws suddenly swiped at the empty air, directly piercing the throat of a soldier. Blood sprayed out, dyeing his body red.
The scent of blood made the White Wolf Spirit King even more excited, and he immediately began slaughtering the Heaven Dou soldiers with even greater madness.
With the White Wolf Spirit King attracting the attention of the Heaven Dou cavalry, Anna seized the opportunity to scatter more vine seeds. She took control of more and more Spirit Masters, using them to help cover Ye Lingling as they rushed to reinforce Davis.
(End of Chapter)