Hunter

Zhao Siqi had emerged from seclusion and had people light bonfires on both sides. As soon as night fell, she fired three signal flares towards the valley.

In the arena, Zhao Dun and Zhao Chuan were jointly fighting the Mao Xie Jiang. After gaining the power of a Demon Beast Spirit, this Pirate was protected by an armored shell all over his body, and his arm strength had also increased.

The only problem was his wide, sweeping attacks, which made it easy for Zhao Dun and Zhao Chuan to dodge. This Pirate swung his axes with both hands, charging and slashing wildly.

His strength was not inferior to a fourth-tier Martial Artist, but his actual killing power was limited. In a one-on-one fight, it would probably be like this.

However, he couldn't be allowed to charge into the crowd. Especially in a chaotic melee, not only would his opponents fear him, but his own allies would also fear being accidentally injured by him.

Old Zhao (Zhao Youfu) was fighting the Qing Xie Jiang. His Demon Beast Spirit had given him a layer of blue shell, and he wielded dual blades. His swordsmanship and martial arts were far superior to the Mao Xie Jiang next door. However, for now, he was no match for Old Zhao.

The two sides were fighting back and forth.

These Pirates attacked immediately without saying a word. Ming Shu couldn't even hear what they were muttering to themselves.

They were cursing.

Ren Yuan was fighting a Pirate who had transformed into a Zhan Ci E. This guy was even stronger. His crocodile-skin armor provided powerful defense, and his combat prowess was fierce and unrivaled.

Ren Yuan had no choice but to borrow the power of his Demonic Spirit, the Demon Spirit: Qing Tian Zhu. With Qing Tian Zhu possessing him, his strength increased significantly, and he could barely suppress his opponent.

These two fierce warriors fought the most brutally and fiercely.

Fists met flesh, and they fought hand-to-hand without weapons. Sumo was Qing Tian Zhu's specialty, and after a few probing exchanges, he began to suppress the Zhan Ci E.

However, the Zhan Ci E had tough skin and thick flesh, a long health bar, and couldn't be beaten to death no matter how hard they hit.

On the other side, the Shi Lin E attacked. Just as Ming Shu was helplessly preparing to act, Chong Li intervened.

[Demonic Spirit: Earth Hero Star Heavenly Eye General] possessed!

Skill 1: Heavenly Eye Sees Through Illusion, found the weakness of this Pirate.

After being possessed by the Demon Beast Spirit, this guy was very resistant to damage, and ordinary people couldn't do anything to him. Unfortunately, Chong Li could find his weakness.

In the first round, he could only passively take hits.

The Shi Lin E's strong defense and thick body resulted in poor mobility and agility.

Chong Li seized the opportunity and activated Skill 2: Three-Pointed Double-Edged Illusory Blade Slash. He conjured a blade and slashed upwards from below, striking the Shi Lin E's armpit twice, dismembering both his arms.

This created a huge advantage.

The Pirate's Demon Beast Spirit power was still within him, so he wasn't dead yet. However, the heavy bleeding and the loss of his arms caused the Demon Beast Spirit to abandon him and flee.

Seeing his brother fall, the remaining Hei Zhao E Pirates also charged out in a rage.

This Pirate wielded dual hammers, possessing even greater strength. Empowered by the Demon Beast Spirit, he charged forward like a bulldozer.

Ming Shu summoned his Demonic Spirit: Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King and used Skill 1: Spear Stab to Break the Enemy. He used a single point to break through brute force, thrusting out his spear and forcing the Pirate to halt his assault and evade the attack.

This bought Chong Li some time.

While the battle raged outside Baishi Village, the Butcher and the Hunter, having received the signal, were preparing to come to the rescue from within the valley.

However, as soon as they left the valley, they were ambushed. They could only fight and retreat, slowly withdrawing back into the valley and relying on the traps and fortifications they had previously set up for defense.

Another group of Pirates attacked from the north of the valley simultaneously, splitting their forces. They were forced to dispatch a contingent to defend the north.

Several people died during this period.

The Hunter, the Butcher's good brother, was also severely wounded. But he continued to fight. The situation on this side became even more critical.

At Baishi Village, after losing one of their powerful Pirates, the Hei Zhao E-possessed Pirate unleashed his full power. The scales and armor on his body had black light flashing on the protruding points, and black light also emanated from the gaps between the scales.

He was the leader of this group.

However, he had to deal with the attacks of both Chong Li and Ming Shu simultaneously.

The other powerful Pirates were also at a disadvantage.

However, they were only here for probing and containment. The main objective of this sortie was actually the group living in the northern valley, which was a strategic point for Baishi Village.

Although Old Zhao couldn't break through the Qing Xie Jiang's defense, he could attack flexibly. He knocked the Qing Xie Jiang down several times, focusing on his lower body.

Ren Yuan also exerted his strength, slamming the Zhan Ci E to the ground.

The Demon Beast Spirit Shi Lin E had already vanished without a trace.

The Hei Zhao E took a direct hit from Chong Li's Three-Pointed Double-Edged Illusory Blade Slash, nearly dropping his battle hammer. Ming Shu's Spear Stab to Break the Enemy struck in time, injuring his other armpit.

Xiao Shiyi was also not idle. He took out a piece of calligraphy and poetry he had prepared for a long time, burning it while reciting it loudly.

This increased the strength of the fighters, including Old Zhao, Ren Yuan, Chong Li, Ming Shu, Zhao Dun, and Zhao Chuan, by a small amount.

The whetstone cries, the water is red, the blade wounds the hand. I wish to lighten the sound of my broken heart, my thoughts have been in turmoil for a long time. A man's vow is to serve his country, what regret is there? Fame is sought in the Kirin, the bones of battle shall be immortal!

Zhao Siqi also drew her long sword, leaped up, and a sword light spell appeared in the air – Fallen Sword Art!

The most authentic Daoist Sect technique, specializing in severing souls and spirits, it also has a certain effect on Demon Beast Spirits and Demonic Spirits.

This sword strike startled the two crab generals, sending them rolling away, while the two crocodiles fled in disarray. Although the attack missed, the effect was surprisingly good.

However, before everyone could celebrate, they noticed a fire lit in the northern valley.

"Not good, something's happened over there too." Ming Shu grabbed Ren Yuan, abandoning the pursuit of the retreating pirates.

The group immediately rushed to support the valley.

Although the Butcher had a Demonic Spirit and considerable combat power, he was still outnumbered. The pirates who came this time were stronger than before.

The pirates encountered previously, despite having Demon Beast Spirits, could only bully ordinary people and low-level Martial Artists in terms of actual combat strength.

This time, only a few of the more powerful pirates had Demon Beast Spirits; the rest were Barbarians without Demonic Spirits. Their combat strength was not weak, with most possessing the strength of a second or third-tier Martial Artist.

The Butcher wouldn't believe if these many people weren't from the Barbarian army.

Did flying the Evil Dragon Island pirate flag serve to conceal their identity?

As the Butcher hurriedly led a few people to the north to resist the enemy, the Hunter, with the remaining people, defended the south.

Simultaneously, they lit signal fires in the valley. Fearing they weren't conspicuous enough, they even deliberately set fire to a few thatched huts.

The fire had already become fierce.

But the battle remained brutal, with many casualties.

Just as the Butcher fell into despair, the Hunter died in battle.

The pirates had also broken through.

Ming Shu, Ren Yuan, and the others had arrived.

This was Ming Shu's first time killing someone with his own hands. Upon seeing the tragic scene in the valley, Ming Shu couldn't hold back. The short spear in his hand thrust out, piercing a pirate from behind.

He charged forward.

Ren Yuan and the others behind him didn't stop him.

Old Zhao and Little Zhao followed closely beside him, charging in together.

The pirates attacking from the south, having already broken into the farmers' homes within the valley, had their retreat blocked by Ming Shu and his group. Only a few leaders, possessing Demon Beast Spirits, managed to break through and escape. The pirates from the north suffered less damage.

Unfortunately, the casualties among the farmers in the valley were immense.

After fighting through the night, by the time dawn broke, the remaining pirates were all cleared out. Those who escaped were no longer capable of pursuing.

Zhao Siqi, Tie Ju, Han Han, and others who came to reinforce also witnessed this tragic scene.

Is this the chaos of the times?