Chapter 2257: Retreat Battle (8)

Neither north nor south is an option.

That leaves only east and west.

Neither side has obvious enemies for the moment.

But in truth, danger lurks everywhere.

West.

The scouts from the Copper Rock main force just investigated and found signs of werewolves.

Compared to these giant creatures, werewolves are indeed easier to deal with.

But these giant creatures were all summoned by the werewolves.

And once werewolves lock onto you, massive follow-up forces will rush in.

The west is also off the table.

East.

That's where the River Valley main force is positioned.

The River Valley main force... can be said to be completely wiped out.

A large number of werewolves are clearly encircling and closing in from that side.

Absolutely cannot go that way either.

As for northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest—those are even less worth considering.

Those four directions are even more certain death.

We'd be caught in a pincer.

Guan Zhiyong looked at the other captains: "Any suggestions? Which direction?"

Ren Yunchuan said: "West is definitely out. Getting tangled with werewolves is even more trouble. How about east! At least the werewolves on the east have been worn down by the River Valley main force."

Jiang Chen hurriedly objected: "Definitely not! Although the werewolves on the east have been worn down, plenty of reinforcements have also gone over there. The total number is definitely more than on the west, and werewolves are still streaming in to steal the kill. The west is the direction where we currently know the most enemies are."

Shen Jiyun looked around: "If there's really no other way... then let's keep going north. The titans behind us haven't engaged yet, they're at full status, and they all wield lightning-element spiritual techniques—the range is just too vast."

Ren Yunchuan said: "If there are bone dragons to the north, that means there are werewolves too. It's actually the same."

Li Ruanyu said: "I support going north. At least those 7 bone dragons have already expended a lot. Their bone spears and purple mist have all been used many times, so they should be running out of steam afterward. Werewolves are everywhere in every direction, every direction is bad, but all things considered, north is relatively viable."

Li Yanhui also agreed: "Right, and our original route was north anyway. Werewolves are everywhere, so it doesn't matter which way we pick—let's just break through from the north."

Guan Zhiyong concurred: "Exactly. Since enemies surround us on all sides, we might as well break through from the north. It's also the closest to our destination."

Jiang Chen nodded: "Then north it is!"

The captains quickly reached a consensus.

Guan Zhiyong and Ren Yunchuan issued the order at the same time: "All units, turn north—move out!"

The two vice-regimental commanders and several main force leaders' discussion was heard by everyone, and the vast majority of the lords agreed.

At the command, all the lords turned again and ran north.

Boom-boom-boom-boom!!

Enormous thunder already rumbled behind them.

The hydra and the storm titans had already begun to clash.

This thunder sounded even more like war drums than footsteps, striking straight at every lord's heart. None of the lords dared slack off, sprinting with everything they had.

The lords had doubled back and forth.

In truth, it was all wasted effort.

They had squandered massive amounts of stamina, spiritual power, and spiritual technique skills for nothing.

And the Blaze Phoenix, the Mountain Giant, even the Ancient Tree and the Nine-Headed Lizard—those were all wasted too.

But what else could they do?

Every decision was the best one they could make at the time.

But plans never keep up with change—that's just the way it is.

The lords all knew they had burned through status for nothing, but there was no choice. Now they could only grit their teeth and keep retreating.

Clenching their teeth, they kept running.

The group drew closer and closer to the giant tree and the bone dragons.

A whole stretch ahead was shrouded in hazy purple mist.

Several mid-level captains simultaneously activated purification and defensive spiritual techniques, once again covering all the lords so everyone could pass through the purple mist zone safely.

"Cover your mouth and nose, get through quickly!"

"Don't talk, don't breathe deeply, try to keep your breathing as slow as possible!"

"Keep your eyes narrowed!"

"Everyone, hurry through here!"

The lords held their breath and charged into the purple mist at full speed.

Even with the spiritual techniques' protection, since the purple mist couldn't harm the body, it was still extremely choking.

Visibility was poor too.

The lords suppressed the urge to cough, closely following the lords they could see ahead, sprinting with all their might.

Fortunately, this wasn't the central battlefield—the concentration and density of the purple mist weren't high.

The group passed through the mist zone quickly.

The giant tree struggled bitterly on the left side; it probably wouldn't hold out much longer.

The lords all silently watched it, hoping it could last a few more minutes.

Ahead lay an open stretch of flat ground.

Though dim and monotonous, that was already the best-case scenario.

The lords truly wished the road ahead would stay this monotonous and dim the whole way.

However.

A thunderous roar shattered everyone's rhythm.

"Ao!!!"

A wave of heat swept in.

The temperature seemed to spike several degrees at once.

Orange light flared, and the gloom was gone.

What's happening?

Did the Blazing Phoenix revive?

"Holy shit, a Cerberus!"

"There's some over there too — how the hell are there so many?"

"Are there fifteen in total?"

"What do we do? Keep going?"

"Captain, do we keep charging?"

Guan Zhiyong ground his teeth: "Dammit, more giant magical beasts again. Those bastard werewolves really aren't holding back — are us little fish and shrimp worth this much fuss…"

Jiang Chen shouted at the top of his lungs: "Cerberi are fire-type. The Ancient Giant Tree absolutely can't withstand their pincer attack!"

Li Ruanyu frowned: "No problem, I'll handle it!"

In an instant, nine Great Angels materialized overhead.

Li Ruanyu only had ten to begin with, and one had just fallen — these nine were everything she had left.

Now she had to bring them all out.

A bright yellow radiance bathed the earth, warm and gentle as sunlight, yet that soft glow did nothing to warm the chill in the lords' hearts.

Shen Jiyun said: "No good, even the Great Angels paired with the Ancient Giant Tree can't match them. Anyone else still have a Token? Don't hold back — use it now!"

Guan Zhiyong said: "Nothing left. When were Tokens ever that easy to come by?"

Ren Yunchuan shook his head: "I'm out too. All I had was that one Ancient Giant Tree."

The other captains shook their heads one after another.

A Token can be used to summon a giant magical beast.