Five Elements, Killing Strike

As Lin Feng finished speaking, his expression turned cold. Turning to He Meng, he said, "All members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, protect Qing Lin with everything you have." After a pause, Lin Feng added, "And Xiao Yi Xian."

"Yes!" Every member of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group answered loudly. Their powerful presence brought the Myriad Medicine Pavilion staff and the hired mercenaries back to their senses, reigniting their morale.

"Brothers, if you've got guts, fight with me! Even if we die today, we have to leave a vicious mark on those third-grade magical beasts!" A short, sturdy, dark-faced man was the first to recover, snarling fiercely.

"Hahaha, what a disgrace. I've been a mercenary my whole life, and I actually shrank back in the face of battle. If I take even one step back today, I'm no man."

"Ma Laowu, what's with the smell of piss all over you? Don't tell me you got ambushed again, old man? Hahaha..."

"Y-You know nothing! Can a mercenary's business be called an ambush?" A man with the bearing of a grandmaster shouted back from the crowd, sounding thoroughly confident. He went on about rat-tail juice and young magical beasts having no martial virtue, making the mercenaries laugh until their teeth showed and easing the tense atmosphere.

"You only need to hold the formation steady and deal with any magical beasts that slip past me," Lin Feng said calmly. With that, he walked forward and brushed a finger over his Storage Ring. A Second-Grade Fine Demonic Core Longsword appeared in his hand.

"Armor, combine..." It was as though some merciless background music began playing between heaven and earth. Then, a suit of Five-Colored Armor appeared over Lin Feng's body.

"D-Dou Qi condensed armor... Hiss..." Everyone sucked in a cold breath, utterly shocked. Then their shock turned into delight, and they began shouting.

"My lord, rest assured. We definitely won't let you be distracted. Brothers, grab your weapons and stay sharp! Protect my lord's sister!" The short, dark-faced man in the crowd was the first to shout.

"Yes..."

"Roar..." Perhaps it was the commotion from the crowd, or perhaps it was Lin Feng revealing his powerful aura. The magical beasts roared one after another, their eyes turning bloodshot. Two magical beasts immediately pounced at Lin Feng like tigers, carrying a nauseating stench of blood and rot.

"Boom..." Lin Feng rushed forward to meet them, his longsword sweeping upward. His Cross Slash cut through the gaps in the magical beasts' scale armor.

Accompanied by the heavy thud of massive objects striking the ground, everyone saw that the two magical beasts had already been cut into several chunks of flesh. Their faces filled with excitement as they felt hope of survival.

"Roar..." The blood of their companions further provoked the already frenzied magical beasts. They pounced toward Lin Feng one after another, while some advanced toward Medicine Valley.

Lin Feng retaliated sharply as well. Blood sprayed and heavy bodies crashed to the ground with every leap and turn. Of course, as time passed, some first-grade magical beasts slipped past Lin Feng and charged toward Medicine Valley.

Fortunately, the short, dark-faced man commanding the group had not been ambushed. He swung a heavy hammer, blocking the incoming magical beast. The other mercenaries immediately reacted as well, quickly spreading out into a battle formation.

Some raised their weapons, ready to face the magical beasts; the people from the Myriad Medicine Pavilion swiftly took out medical kits, prepared to provide emergency treatment to the wounded mercenaries.

The roars of the magical beasts were deafening. Every pounce carried powerful wind pressure, making even the surrounding air seem to tremble.

Though the mercenaries looked tense, they had clearly not been frightened by the beasts' ferocity. Relying on their abundant combat experience and seamless cooperation, they engaged the magical beasts in fierce battle.

The battle was exceptionally intense. The magical beasts possessed astonishing strength, but the mercenaries were no pushovers either, and none was willing to back down. Their weapons collided with the beasts' scales in showers of sparks. Every attack was delivered with all their strength as they tried to find the beasts' weaknesses.

Under his companions' aid, the fallen mercenary gradually regained consciousness. He gritted his teeth, enduring the pain as he tried to rise and continue fighting. He knew that in such a dangerous place, only by standing united could they defeat their powerful enemies.

Within the Magical Beast Mountain Range, battle and life or death were often decided in an instant. In the face of the magical beasts' assault, the mercenaries displayed tenacious combat prowess.

"Roar..." The battle between magical beasts and mercenaries was fierce and tense. Every collision and exchange made hearts race.

The magical beasts were massive and incredibly powerful. Every swipe of a claw or lash of a tail stirred up wild gusts, sending leaves and dust swirling through the air. Their eyes gleamed with savage light, as though they wanted to tear every enemy into pieces.

Yet the mercenaries were not intimidated by the magical beasts' ferocity. With their wealth of combat experience and practiced coordination, they fought fiercely against the beasts. Some drew the beasts' attention, some searched for an opportunity to launch a fatal strike, and others protected their companions to ensure victory.

During the battle, the clashes of weapons and the roars of magical beasts intertwined into a thrilling symphony. Every confrontation was filled with danger and uncertainty, but the mercenary group's members showed no fear. With unwavering conviction and indomitable perseverance, they fought the magical beasts to the death.

As time passed, the magical beasts gradually began to falter, while the mercenaries only fought more fiercely. They continued launching attacks and searching for the beasts' weaknesses. Finally, through one skillful coordination, they successfully knocked the magical beasts to the ground.

After killing all the magical beasts that had charged at them, the mercenaries panted heavily, but they did not lower their guard.

Because the battle on Lin Feng's side ahead was the key to life and death, and from time to time, some first-grade magical beasts still tried to sneak over and launch surprise attacks.

Although Lin Feng had focused his attention on the second-grade magical beasts, there were simply too many magical beasts. Some first-grade ones were bound to break through. Thus, the mercenaries did not dare relax in the slightest, gripping their weapons so tightly that the webbing between their thumbs and forefingers seemed ready to split.

"Roar..." It seemed that the casualties among the beasts had far exceeded the third-grade magical beast leader's expectations. Having originally intended to wear Lin Feng down with a sea-of-beasts tactic, it had no choice but to attack personally. It let out a sky-shaking howl as its enormous body, nearly two zhang tall, sprang forth.

Lin Feng, who had kept part of his attention fixed on it all along, did not dare let himself be distracted in the slightest. He gripped his sword with both hands as thick Dou Qi surged from his Dantian once more, covering his Dou Qi Armor and blade.

"Roar..." After the Scarlet Scale Fanged Beast leader let out a roar, a terrifying mass of energy gathered in its mouth. It then shot toward Lin Feng.

Glancing at Medicine Valley behind him, Lin Feng put away his blade and pressed his palms together. He shouted, "Flame Wood Burst Stab..." Then he bent down and slammed both hands heavily against the ground. A row of wooden stakes burst from the earth, blocking the terrifying energy sphere. (Why did this feel like a Tailed Beast Ball hitting teenage Hashirama?)

Seeing that its energy blast had failed to achieve any effect, the Scarlet Scale Fanged Beast's expression twisted viciously. Boundless energy erupted from its body, stirring wave after wave of air around it. The energy coated its claws and fangs as it pounced toward Lin Feng...

Seeing this, Lin Feng leaped to the side. After landing and turning around, he slowly uttered, "Five Elements Killing Strike..."