After devouring a {Fire Armor Bug}, Noya glared at Mysterious Bird and wiped the bug's blood from the corner of her mouth. "I'll hold you responsible for his death."
Scorching flames erupted from Noya's body, mingling with her red mist to form a dazzling blaze.
Mysterious Bird had only wanted to save Ink Turtle and had no intention of fighting Noya. But the murderous intent Noya unleashed was so intense that Mysterious Bird had no choice but to drop Ink Turtle and face her head-on.
As the two fought in the sky, Badara pointed at Ink Turtle from the ground and roared, "Everyone, capture that wounded Nusha Venerable!"
The Barton People and the Insect Race swarmed forward, while Nusha's soldiers also rushed toward Ink Turtle to rescue their commander.
Artillery outside the city continued bombarding it. Though it was only a diversion, the people of Nusha dared not make a move. They knew the battle around Ink Turtle was going badly, but none dared go to his aid without orders.
Yet Ink Turtle was one of the Four Venerables, and Mysterious Bird, second only to the Red Dragon King, was there too. The situation was dire for the people of Nusha inside Sla River City. Should they leave the city to mount a rescue or hold their defenses?
Mysterious Bird could gain the upper hand over Noya thanks to her flames, but in terms of raw combat strength, she was no match for her.
With their respective advantages and weaknesses, the two were barely evenly matched. Mysterious Bird knew exactly what the Insect Race wanted. She absolutely could not let them capture Ink Turtle.
But rescuing Ink Turtle from the swarm and getting out unscathed would be no easy feat.
Three times, Mysterious Bird drove Noya back and tried to