Battle

Tap, tap, tap…

In the damp, humid sewer, light, rapid footsteps slowly echoed.

"..."

After climbing the ladder, the three gradually stopped talking, their right hands gripping the weapons at their waists.

The magic in the air grew thicker, indicating they were getting closer to the monsters.

"I sense it, the monster is over there."

At another T-junction, Luo Wei gently raised his hand, signaling the other two to stop, and said softly.

Hiss—

As Luo Wei's voice fell, several low growls followed!

The Flame Marsh Lizards seemed to have discovered Luo Wei and the other two. Although neither side could see the other yet.

"As expected of the captain, I didn't sense anything."

Surprise flashed across Sun Lei's face, and he then drew the single-handed sword at his waist.

Luo Wei also took out his weapon, also a single-handed sword. He turned his head and said in a low voice:

"After killing enough monsters, you naturally get a feel for that chaotic scent."

"If you want to chat, let's do it after we're done."

Huo Lian said as she drew the short sword from her back and silently moved towards the T-junction.

Her profession was a branch profession of Warrior – the [Scout]!

According to their usual arrangement, reconnaissance and vanguard combat were her responsibilities.

Sun Lei, holding his sword, followed behind Luo Wei. Seeing Huo Lian walk past him, he couldn't help but remind her in a low voice:

"Be careful, Sister Huo Lian."

However, Huo Lian merely glanced at him, revealing a confident smile.

"Don't underestimate me. I'm still one of the most resilient professions at Silver Rank..."

As she spoke, Huo Lian suddenly vanished, leaving behind only a light, airy sentence.

"A few mere Flame Marsh Lizards can't hurt me."

Shadow Stealth!

Huo Lian instantly charged forward, silently covering the distance to the T-junction!

The next moment, several crimson flames erupted from the T-junction, instantly illuminating the dark sewer!

"Sister Huo Lian!"

Sun Lei shouted worriedly, while Luo Wei beside him appeared calm. He said:

"Calm down, she can handle this level of attack. We need to move too!"

"Ah... Right!"

Sun Lei looked at Luo Wei, who had raised his sword and charged forward, and quickly followed!

On the other side, Huo Lian flipped through the air, dodging several incoming flames. She swept her left hand across her waist!

Master of Throwing · Concussion Bomb!

Several small black balls, with a swing of Huo Lian's arm, landed precisely among the Flame Marsh Lizards!

Clink, clink—

Before the Flame Marsh Lizards could react, they watched as the small balls bounced a few times on the ground!

Bang!

A violent flash of light and a loud noise suddenly erupted, instantly blinding the eyes of the Flame Marsh Lizards that were staring at the small balls!

And Huo Lian, who had already prepared herself, had already charged into the midst of the five Flame Marsh Lizards!

Sword Strike!

Huo Lian's swift and strange attack saw her blade pierce into the Flame Marsh Lizard's body through the gaps in its scales!

Piercing directly into the heart, the poison that had been smeared on the blade for a long time took effect rapidly!

Hiss!

With just a short hiss, the Flame Marsh Lizard that Huo Lian had targeted instantly died!

At this moment, Luo Wei and Sun Lei, who had rushed out from the intersection, also arrived!

"Haa—!"

Luo Wei charged ahead, his target naturally being the strongest and largest Silver Rank Flame Marsh Lizard!

His long sword flashed with a sharp gleam in the dim sewer, and the blade stirred up a gust of wind as it attacked the Flame Marsh Lizard!

Sword Strike!

Swish—!

A sword strike that broke through all obstacles!

The sword light slashed through the air in a perfect arc from top to bottom, instantly slicing past the Flame Marsh Lizard's head!

Clang—!!!

The sharp sword and scales collided, erupting in bursts of dazzling sparks!

Hiss—!!!

The Silver Rank Flame Marsh Lizard was clearly not an easy opponent. It let out an angry hiss, opening its mouth and haphazardly spitting out a fireball!

"Haaah—Sword Strike!"

Sun Lei also roared and charged towards his target, a Bronze Rank Flame Marsh Lizard, bringing his longsword down in a slash!

However, as a Bronze Rank fighter, Sun Lei clearly lacked sufficient combat experience. This strike landed on the Flame Marsh Lizard's toughest spot, its neck, sending a painful shock up Sun Lei's arm!

The Flame Marsh Lizard wasn't unharmed either. A huge gash appeared on its neck, spewing hot blood as it frantically thrashed its head!

"Damn it..."

Sun Lei's expression changed slightly. He raised his longsword, intending to strike again and finish the Flame Marsh Lizard!

But just then, Sun Lei felt a powerful force hit his waist, accompanied by Luo Wei's voice!

"Kid, dodge!"

Sun Lei didn't know what was happening, only feeling a massive fireball fly past him!

Boom—!

A violent shockwave, along with scorching heat, instantly engulfed everything around.

Sun Lei felt a burning sensation all over his body, and his waist ached terribly!

But he felt incredibly fortunate, because if he had been hit by that fireball!

In an instant, he would have turned into a charred husk, just like the Flame Marsh Lizard at the center of the explosion!

Sun Lei lay half-reclined on the ground, staring at the sea of fire before him with a look of horror!

"Be careful, that's the Flame Marsh Lizard's skill—Explosive Flame!"

Luo Wei shouted, his longsword once again slashing fiercely at the Flame Marsh Lizard!

Sword Strike, Battle Qi Slash!

Clang!!!

The longsword clashed violently with the Flame Marsh Lizard's attacking claws, and blinding sparks erupted!

Several broken claws flew through the air, and a pained hiss followed!

Meanwhile, Huo Lian had already quietly dealt with three Bronze Rank Flame Marsh Lizards!

She glanced at the battle, paused, and then vanished without a trace!

Swish—!

Huo Lian suddenly appeared beside the Silver Rank Flame Marsh Lizard, swinging her left hand towards its eyes!

A streak of silver light erupted from Huo Lian's hand, covering one of the Flame Marsh Lizard's eyes!

Flash Dust!

Luo Wei's face lit up, and he couldn't help but shout:

"Well done, Huo Lian!"

Luo Wei raised his longsword, seizing the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to the Flame Marsh Lizard!

The Flame Marsh Lizard also sensed the mortal danger and lowered its head, spewing flames fiercely!

Whoosh—!

Intense flames rushed towards him. Seeing this, Luo Wei could only abandon the attack and retreat to dodge!

The Flame Marsh Lizard seized the chance, leaping into the nearby river and disappearing!

"Goddammit! It got away!"

Luo Wei cursed through gritted teeth, then said to Huo Lian, "Sorry, I wasted the opportunity!"

Huo Lian lowered her short sword and shook her head at Luo Wei, saying, "It's fine. It's just one Flame Marsh Lizard, no need to risk injury to finish it, and it won't get away."

Huo Lian pointed at the river surface, where faint lights were appearing in the water. That was the Flash Dust she had scattered earlier!

This dust not only affected the opponent's vision but was also a very convenient tool for tracking!

Luo Wei nodded. He then said to Sun Lei, who had just gotten up from the ground, "Kid, Huo Lian and I will go after that Flame Marsh Lizard. You handle the ones here!"

"Ah! Yes, Captain Luo!"

Sun Lei was stunned for a moment, then shouted loudly!

He watched the two figures chasing the light spot and sighed deeply.

"This is terrible…"

Sun Lei was very dissatisfied with his performance just now!

He was usually very good during practice, but he tended to get nervous and make mistakes in actual combat.

"If that sword strike hadn't been aimed at the neck… If I had only noticed the attack…"

Sun Lei sighed, drew the small knife from his waist, and crouched down to start processing these Flame Marsh Lizards.