White Wind gripped his saber and let out a roar, as though he were psyching himself up. Then he charged at the massive scorpion alone.
Escorting goods for a caravan was the most dangerous kind of work. Since he could make a living in this trade—and even lead the caravan—his skills naturally were nothing to scoff at.
"Beast, go die!"
White Wind leaped high into the air, raised his saber over his head, and then brought it down on the scorpion without hesitation.
The strike was powerful and heavy, as though it could split open mountains.
Yet the scorpion merely swung its enormous pincer and sent White Wind flying with a single swat.
White Wind's muscular body traced a beautiful arc through the air before crashing heavily into the distant desert.
"Father!"
Seeing this, White Lotus hurried over to check on White Wind.
The rest of the caravan stared fearfully at the scorpion as it headed toward the camels. At that moment, none of them dared make another move.
Even their boss had been swatted away so easily. If they went up, they would only be throwing their lives away.
Just as the scorpion neared the camels, Ye Lin leaped high into the air and drove the long sword in his hand straight into the back of the scorpion's neck.
The scorpion's entire body was covered in armor-like scales. Ordinary blades could not pierce them at all, but this spot was the only place not protected by armor.
Ye Lin's long sword slid in with ease.
"Hiss!"
Feeling the pain in its neck, the scorpion raised its head and let out a shriek, its massive body thrashing wildly.
Ye Lin, meanwhile, held tightly onto the long sword in his hand.
"Go die!"
Ye Lin rose to his feet and stomped