The Terrifying Rat Army
The Rat King blinked his small eyes, glanced at the battle group in front of him, and his eyes gleamed with golden light, filled with excitement and anticipation.
"First Elder, I request permission to fight. These bastards dare to defy First Elder divine authority; they've gone too far!"
"My soldiers are already starving and thirsty, and they can't wait to get going."
"The First Elder should give the order; we'll take over the rest of the battle."
"Let me tell you another secret: First Elder, you're not doing your job properly. You haven't paid any attention to any of your pet beasts."
"Besides me, there are many brothers, uh... those two crabs that swing sledgehammers, and Tiger Shark, blue whales... they have all reached the Demigod Realm."
"Yeah?"
Hua Qiang's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but beam with joy.
Unbeknownst to many, there was such a powerful team.
He was a little embarrassed; he really hadn't paid attention to it.
"The Rat King!"
"Your humble servant is here!" the Rat King replied hastily.
"Now it's up to you. Wipe out all these scum!"
"Thank you, First Elder. Now it's my turn to perform."
The Rat King whistled at the vortex, and a dense swarm of rats flew out from it.
At the Rat King's instruction, they charged towards the group of space pirates.
In the sea of clouds, the disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect and the space pirates fought fiercely, their shouts of battle and the clash of weapons intertwined, the stench of blood filling the air.
Suddenly, a series of sharp, squeaking sounds rang out from all directions, shattering the originally intense yet orderly battle.
A dense swarm of dark gray rats surged in like a tide, instantly surrounding the space pirates.
These rats were enormous, with eyes that gleamed with a sinister red light, and sharp teeth that gleamed coldly in the sunlight. They pounced on the space pirates with madness, bloodlust, and greed in their eyes.
The space pirates were immediately terrified, their faces drained of color, and their fierce expressions were replaced by extreme fear.
They brandished their weapons, desperately slashing at the attacking rats, trying to fight their way out of the sudden encirclement.
A burly pirate with a face full of scars gripped a large knife tightly in both hands and slashed wildly at the swarm of rats in front of him, killing several rats with each strike.
But the mice kept coming in one after another, filling the gap in an instant.
Under the frenzied attacks of the rat swarm, the space pirates gradually found themselves unable to withstand the onslaught.
A young space pirate was suddenly pounced on by several rats. Their sharp claws instantly tore through his skin. He screamed in terror, wildly swinging his Longsword, but he couldn't escape the rats' bites. In a few moments, he was torn to pieces and fell to the ground without a sound.
An experienced old pirate saw this and tried to come to the rescue, but he had only taken a few steps when he was entangled by a group of rats.
The rat climbed up his leg. He stomped and swung his legs desperately, but he couldn't stop the rat's attack. In the end, the rat bit his throat, and blood gushed out.
As time went on, the space pirates' resistance became increasingly weak, their defenses collapsed completely, and they fled in all directions, crying out for their parents.
Some space pirates ran wildly into the distance, but they were caught up by the swarm of rats before they got very far and were instantly swallowed up by a gray wave of smoke.
Some space pirates tried to climb onto the surrounding boulders to hide, but were dragged down by rats that climbed up the rocks.
Some space pirates were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground, forced to watch helplessly as the rats pounced on them, their eyes filled with despair and terror.
Soon, the corpses of space pirates were scattered all over the battlefield, but the rats did not stop attacking. They swarmed forward and began to devour the pirates' corpses.
In no time, the once intact corpse was devoured, leaving only piles of tattered clothing and white bones, a bloody scene that sent chills down one's spine.
After their feast, the rats seemed unsatisfied. They scurried across the battlefield, searching for any survivors. Their eerie red eyes gleamed with a strange light, as if they were messengers from hell.
Wei Tianba and his accomplices slowly awoke from their stunned state, but it was already too late.
They watched helplessly as their men were slaughtered one by one under the frenzied attack of the rats, and in the blink of an eye, the entire army was wiped out.
Those fierce bandits who usually followed them as they roamed and plundered across the stars were now reduced to skeletons, with not a trace of flesh or blood to be found; it was truly a gruesome sight.
"Ah—" Wei Tianba and the others were instantly enraged, their eyes filled with the flames of hatred, and they let out an extremely angry roar.
Unable to bear this sudden and devastating defeat any longer, they sprang up and, with the help of the rats, launched a fierce and relentless attack.
As a powerful cultivator at the Divine Realm Second Stage, Wei Tianba exuded a surging aura. With a flick of his wrist, the tip of his spear flashed with a cold light, piercing into the swarm of rats like a black lightning bolt.
In an instant, a powerful Qi erupted, and within a region centered on him, the rats were instantly torn to shreds by this force, suffering horrific casualties.
His companions, though only at the Demigod Realm, unleashed their full power, weaving together dazzling spells and fierce martial arts to form a deadly net of light, causing the rat horde to scatter and bloodshed wherever they went.
Hua Qiang stood on the Cloud Boat, watching his beloved rats die in countless ways, his heart bleeding.
These mice are his treasures; each one is an aid in his conquest of the Sea of Stars.
He quickly used his mysterious and unpredictable ability to Folding Space, his hands moving rapidly to draw complex and profound runes in the air. He then swiftly retrieved the remaining rats back to his Human World to prevent them from suffering further harm.
Immediately afterwards, he flashed and appeared above the Starship like a ghost, coldly looking down at Wei Tianba and the others who were burning with anger.
Hua Qiang's eyes were sharp, and he immediately locked onto Wei Tianba. The powerful aura made him pale; this man would be the greatest enemy in this battle.
As for the other three, although they are only at the Demigod Realm, they should not be underestimated.
Hua Qiang turned around and looked at the three pet beasts standing guard behind him— the Rat King, the Lightning Condor King, and the Tiger Shark that had just been summoned.
He shouted, "You three, take care of those three scumbags!"
"Understood!"
The three pet beasts responded in unison, and then charged towards the second leader Xie Tianlang, the third leader Ji Taixiao, and the strategist Sima Zhao like arrows released from a bow.
The Rat King is small and agile, darting left and right across the battlefield with lightning speed. Its sharp claws gleam coldly as it constantly searches for weaknesses in its enemies.
The Lightning Condor King was surrounded by blue flames and lightning. Every time it flapped its wings, it could stir up a sea of fire. The intense heat distorted the surrounding air. It screeched as it swooped down towards its opponent.
The Tiger Shark opens its gaping maw, revealing rows of sharp teeth. Its immense power causes the space around it to tremble, making it seem like an indestructible war machine.
Facing Wei Tianba, Hua Qiang remained calm, beckoning him with his finger and saying provocatively, "Come up and fight!"
After he finished speaking, his aura suddenly surged, and the air beneath his feet seemed to be compressed, forming visible vortexes.
Upon seeing this, Wei Tianba roared and charged towards Hua Qiang with his spear. The spear tip drew a black crack in the air, tearing apart the very space.
Hua Qiang's eyes narrowed, he clenched his fist and threw a punch.