Geshwen and Staze

The White Phoenix Team advanced steadily. Terrain like this, with its narrow corridors, actually made things easier for them. Butcher alone could hold the line and serve as their tank. Out on the open plains, he would have been much easier for a large force to surround.

Suddenly, Qiao Rui said, "Careful. The Ghost Ship is heading toward the Vortex Sea Eye."

"Have these monsters... gone mad?" Cecilia asked in surprise.

If it got too close, the waves from the battle between the two lords could catch the Ghost Dreadnought and drag it into the Vortex Sea Eye.

It didn't matter that the Ghost Ship could dive or that Snakefolk could breathe underwater. In the sweltering Scorching Current Sea, getting caught in the vortex meant certain death.

"It's still moving slowly. The Snakefolk must be wary of the risk too. Finish this quickly and seize control of the Ghost Dreadnought!" Bai Xiaowen said grimly.

Even if the Ghost Dreadnought was drawn into the vortex, Bai Xiaowen could lead his teammates to safety. They would lose a dreadnought, though—and yes, Bai Xiaowen had already claimed it as his spoils.

"Here come a few big ones." Li Shuyi cut down an Elite Snakefolk guard with a thrust of her sword. Without warning, an arrow came flying in from a tricky angle. She kept it from hitting anything vital, but it struck her arm—and landed a Critical Hit!

Given Li Shuyi's high agility, an enemy who could score a Critical Hit on her had to be an agility-focused Boss Tier foe.

Another arrow streaked toward her. This time Li Shuyi was ready. She activated her accessory skill, Grand Duke's Wrath, and dodged it with a sudden burst of speed.

Bai Xiaowen looked up. In the distance, the Snakefolk had gathered into ranks and