Chapter 743: Self-Destruct Formation |
Fireflame Continent, under the control of the Human Clan, fa
Fireflame Continent, under the control of the Human Clan, faced a joint attack from the Demon Race and Abyss Clan. They immediately requested reinforcements from the Human-Demon Alliance. However, the Human-Demon Alliance was preoccupied with battling the Savage Tribe and couldn't spare additional forces.
Confronted with the powerful onslaught of the Demon Race, the Human Clan forces on Fireflame Continent found themselves isolated and without support. They managed to hold out for over a year, but eventually, they succumbed entirely.
On Flying Fish Island, the Savage Tribe, despite suffering heavy losses in their last encounter, retreated for only two days before launching another attack on the island.
This time, the Savage Tribe came with even greater force, their assault more ferocious. Hundreds of fourth-tier Savage Tribe members led the charge, wielding large shields to fend off attacks from giant crossbows, while tens of thousands of second and third-tier Savage Tribe members followed closely behind, rushing towards Flying Fish Island with wild abandon.
"These Savage Tribe members retreated after getting burned last time, and now they're back in just two days. Have they forgotten so quickly?" Skinny Monkey muttered beside Wang Hong.
"Don't be careless. If they dare to come again, they must have thought of a countermeasure. Nothing can be absolutely invincible," Wang Hong replied.
Watching the Savage Tribe army approaching with menacing momentum, Wang Hong said, "Let the giant crossbows unleash another round of flaming arrows and see what happens."
Moments later, flaming arrows shot out from the giant crossbows, turning the sky above the Savage Tribe army into a raging inferno, reminiscent of the scene from the previous fire attack on the Savage Tribe army.
The drops of black liquid fell into the Sea of Fire below, instantly extinguishing a large area.
Bo's face lit up with satisfaction as he continued to sprinkle the liquid. In a matter of moments, the Sea of Fire above the Savage Tribe army disappeared entirely.
"This..." The members of the Human-Demon Alliance were alarmed at this sight.
Given Flying Fish Island's current strength, everyone had considered the flaming arrows their greatest reliance against the formidable Savage Tribe army. Now that the flaming arrows had been nullified so easily, fear gripped their hearts, leaving them unsure of what to do next.
Amidst the panic of the Human-Demon Alliance members, only the Demon Suppression Army remained calm, calculating distances and patiently waiting for the Savage Tribe to enter their attack range.
Despite the continuous barrage of arrows, the Savage Tribe army swiftly advanced.
Without city walls on Flying Fish Island, the Human-Demon Alliance army waited within their formations several miles away, preparing to defend their position.
Soon, the Savage Tribe and the Human-Demon Alliance army were only three miles apart, close enough to engage in combat, yet neither side made a move.
When they were only two miles apart, the Savage Tribe began launching various attacks against the Human-Demon Alliance army entrenched in formation.
However, under Wang Hong's strong leadership, the Human-Demon Alliance army remained defensive, showing no intention of attacking the Savage Tribe.
At this point, although the high-ranking cultivators of the Human-Demon Alliance remained calm, many lower-tier cultivators were growing nervous.
"Why haven't we attacked yet? The Savage Tribe is right in front of us," a Golden Core Cultivator from a family remarked anxiously, able to clearly see the fierce faces of the Savage Tribe warriors ahead.
"I trust our ancestors have a better strategy for retreat," another replied with a sigh. "Otherwise, it will be difficult to hold them back once the Savage Tribe gets too close."
With the Savage Tribe's speed, they could cover one or two miles in just a moment.
At this moment, the distance between the two sides was only a mile.
"Alright, activate the formation!" Wang Hong commanded, gazing at the densely packed mass ahead.
"Got it!" Skinny Monkey responded excitedly. He then took out an array plate the size of a palm and input several techniques into it.
Soon, the array plate emitted a dazzling light.
Continuing on, the crowd noticed intricate and mysterious formations lighting up on the ground ahead.
These formations spread throughout the Savage Tribe army, but most of them, fully engrossed in their relentless assault, paid no attention to these markings.
A few individuals did notice them but were swept along by the tide of the army and couldn't stop to investigate, carrying their doubts forward as they continued to charge.
As the Savage Tribe approached within half a mile of the Human-Demon Alliance army, a brilliant and intense light erupted from within their ranks.
Countless Savage Tribe bodies were thrown into the air in various positions - sideways, upright, upside down - by the force of this light.
A deafening roar resounded, causing the members of the Human-Demon Alliance to tremble and their ears to ring, and the ground to tremble slightly.
Days earlier, Skinny Monkey had set up a self-destruct RuneLarge Formation along the coast of Flying Fish Island, and now it was finally put to use.
The explosion came and went quickly, leaving behind a sense of stillness.
The ringing in everyone's heads persisted as they witnessed the few remaining Savage Tribe members, still barely clinging to life, emitting scattered cries of agony as they struggled to get up.
"Everyone, attack! Full force!" Wang Hong flew into the air, issuing commands to the entire Human-Demon Alliance.
Though their heads were still ringing, Wang Hong's voice seemed to cut through all obstacles, reaching directly into their minds, making everyone perfectly clear on his orders.
"Charge!" The Demon Suppression Army surged forward.
"Roar!" A group of Demonic Beasts also rushed forward.
The few remaining Savage Tribe members, barely clinging to life after the explosion, didn't require deliberate attacks. As the Human-Demon Alliance soldiers trampled over their bodies, their lives came to an end.
The focus of the Human-Demon Alliance army now shifted to the remaining Savage Tribe forces yet to land on Flying Fish Island.
This time, the Savage Tribe had gathered a massive force, totaling nearly three hundred thousand, determined to flatten Flying Fish Island.
However, after Wang Hong's previous harassment and the two previous devastating defeats, the Savage Tribe had already lost nearly half of their numbers.
Despite the Savage Tribe still holding the upper hand in terms of strength compared to the Human-Demon Alliance, especially with their fifth-tier members mostly intact, the Human-Demon Alliance was now filled with greater vigor. They were eager to seize the opportunity for a decisive victory. Even if victory seemed elusive, they could still gain some advantage before retreating.
The Human-Demon Alliance army charged into the sea, and even some low-tier members of the Savage Tribe who couldn't fly were able to walk on water, quickly engaging in combat.
"Fellow Daoist Ying, lead your subordinates and infiltrate underwater to attack from below," Wang Hong instructed a Soul Transformation demon by his side.
Many Demonic Beasts on Flying Fish Island were adept in water combat, and this demon named Ying had grown up in the water, making him especially skilled in such tactics.
The Savage Tribe, having witnessed the annihilation of a whole unit in an instant before, was already demoralized, and now, seeing the aggressive approach of the Human-Demon Alliance, they were further filled with dread.
In battle, fear and hesitation drastically diminish one's abilities. Despite the Human-Demon Alliance having much weaker strength compared to the Savage Tribe, they fought fiercely and evenly.
However, in the Soul Transformation tier battles, the situation wasn't as optimistic. There were only eight Soul Transformation members on Flying Fish Island, while the Savage Tribe had assembled twenty Soul Transformation experts this time.
Previously, Wang Hong had slain three of them, and two had been injured in the recent explosion. But the remaining Savage Tribe members were formidable opponents.
In one-on-one combat, many Cultivators of the Human-Demon Alliance were no match for them at the same tier. Wang Hong had gained some advantage due to his proficiency in Divine Sense attacks.
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