At the center of the front line, Zhu Wuneng, as an heir of the Zhu Family, had considerable experience holding the vanguard and providing solid support for his teammates.
He drew a deep breath and activated Tianpeng Battle Armor. A layer of golden radiance instantly covered his body, as though he had donned an indestructible suit of armor.
At the same time, he activated the defensive martial skill Golden Bell Shield. An enormous golden bell hovered above his head, radiating a gentle yet magnificent glow.
The Wolf Bandits' blades struck Zhu Wuneng from every direction like a violent storm, along with several long-range wind blades. The instant they touched the golden bell, they bounced away, leaving only faint scratches, unable to penetrate Wuneng's double defense.
With a furious roar, he swung the Nine-Toothed Rake and charged into the Wolf Bandits like a heavy tank, crushing all before him.
First, the Nine-Toothed Rake's rapid rotation generated a powerful current of wind that pushed hard against the Wolf Bandits; second, its edges were sharp enough to slice through their flesh with ease.
When these two forces combined, the Gale Wolf Bandits caught in the impact not only had their attacks halted but also suffered cuts and gashes. Some were even hurled straight into nearby trees or rock walls, temporarily losing the ability to fight.
Yet the Wolf Bandits were no ordinary foes. Among them lurked powerful fighters with special innate skills.
A burly Wolf Bandit suddenly raised his head and let out a piercing, high-pitched howl.
As the howl rang out, his body rapidly expanded, his muscles swelling like balloons.
In the blink of an eye, he transformed into an enormous wolf-like creature and lunged at Wuneng, his eyes gleaming with savage malice.
"Oh, a Wolf Bandits Chief."
Faced with this sudden