"Boom--"
The missile exploded in front of Shadow Wolf.
The giant rat's head, like a watermelon, was also blown apart, and blood splattered out.
The Calamity Beast panicked and fled, but stopped because of the Calamity Beast standing still on the outer perimeter.
They all looked toward the spot where the explosion had just occurred.
The Shadow Wolf was still standing there, its face splattered with blood, but there was not a trace of panic on its face.
"Shadow... Master Shadow Wolf!"
One after another, the Calamity Beast cried out, their voices filled with a hint of respect. They hadn't expected that Lord Shadow Wolf would remain unfazed even in the face of such an attack!
Startled awake by the sound, Shadow Wolf finally snapped out of his daze.
It turned its head to look at the one Calamity Beast after another, feeling its head still spinning.
The missile that just exploded was too close to it.
The shockwave, combined with the sound, made it feel like its head was still buzzing.
It still remembers to this day how the giant rat's face distorted before its eyes!
Are those human missiles? If one of those hit me on the head, I'd be crippled, if not killed.
Thinking of this, it turned its head and looked towards the mountaintop opposite.
The initial desire to stop these Calamity Beast from launching a counterattack faded at this moment.
Is it necessary?
"Lord Shadow Wolf!"
The sound came again from the side.
The Shadow Wolf looked over and saw that the surrounding Calamity Beast were staring at it.
The current situation doesn't allow them to wait much longer.
"What did you just say?"
Shadow Wolf coughed, then shook his head, trying to shake the blood off his face.
It used this time to think about what to do.
I was originally going to lead them over to launch a counterattack, but now, going over is definitely out of the question.
After all, if they really launch a counterattack, their chances of survival will probably be slim.
But running away is out of the question. If I run away and they win, I'm afraid I'll die too...
Nearby, the lower-ranking Calamity Beast looked at each other, somewhat puzzled, not understanding why Lord Shadow Wolf had been shaking his head for so long.
Just as they were contemplating whether to ask, the Shadow Wolf finally stopped.
It raised its head and looked at the beasts, saying:
"What I mean is, calm down. Only when you're calm can you better deal with those human attacks!"
"Oh, I see!" the beasts exclaimed in realization.
But one of the Calamity Beast asked curiously, "But didn't you just say you would lead us? What for?"
Upon hearing this, the beasts couldn't help but turn their gazes to the Shadow Wolf.
The Shadow Wolf felt the fur on its back tighten. Its mind raced, and after a moment, its eyes lit up, and it suddenly exclaimed:
"That's right, I meant you need to calm down, and then I'll lead you out!"
Upon hearing this, the eyes of all the beasts widened.
"Great! I knew following Lord Shadow Wolf was the right thing to do! At this time, only Lord Shadow Wolf cares about us!"
"That's right! That's right!!"
"Master Shadow Wolf ~!!"
The animals were somewhat moved; this was the first time they had encountered an adult who cared about them.
Shadow Wolf twisted his neck, feeling that he was now in a difficult situation.
"Lord Shadow Wolf, what should we do to escape now?" one of the Calamity Beast Calamity Beast asked, while the others stared intently at it.
I freaking want to know too... Shadow Wolf's face Distortion in pain.
The cannons roared, and one after another, the Calamity Beast were hit and fell.
The atmosphere became tense again for this reason.
Just as the Shadow Wolf were about to give up and let the shadow wolves run in one direction, a shout came from above.
" Molten-Fire Lizard's command! Molten-Fire Lizard's command!"
"All Calamity Beast Calamity Beast that have reached the Fourth Tier, as well as those that can fly, immediately fly towards the nearest human attack points and annihilate all the humans there. The remaining Calamity Beast, then..."
"I'll repeat the command again: all Calamity Beast that have reached Fourth Tier..."
Shadow Wolf looked up at the messenger gradually disappearing into the distance, then looked down with some regret at the many Calamity Beast surrounding it.
"Sorry, I have to obey Lord Molten-Fire Lizard's orders and go carry out the mission!"
Some of the beasts were moved to tears, but for different reasons.
Some believed that Shadow Wolf would likely not survive this mission, while others thought that without Shadow Wolf's guidance, they would have little chance of survival.
In short, they all clearly understood that it would be difficult for them to stop Lord Shadow Wolf from carrying out this mission.
"Go, Shadow Wolf!" the beasts shouted.
The words were somewhat touching, if you disregarded the strange tone of voice.
The Shadow Wolf didn't stop and quickly flew towards the mountaintop opposite.
It can't not fly; the words have already been spoken, and it can't run away when it can't be sure whether it will win or lose in the end.
But if it doesn't run, how will it lead the other Calamity Beast out?
It's fine as it is now; at least we still have choices!
So, should we go up or not?
Shadow Wolf dodged the stray bullets while looking up at the sky.
Various cries of pain echoed in its ears.
It suddenly became resolute!
Go up, but slowly and carefully, let the other Calamity Beast go first!
Then, based on the situation, you can decide whether or not to go!
Yes, that's right, that's exactly it!
Shadow Wolf understood his own thoughts, and immediately felt a sense of shame.
He thought of the adult who had guided him when he was on the other side of the Earth Eye.
I heard that during the initial human attack, one of the beasts stayed behind to block the humans' advance. Although it was severely injured, it succeeded!
Damn it, I'm still so far from being as good as the Two-Horned Lizard!
If it were Lord Two-Horned Lizard, he would surely go without hesitation at this moment, trying to kill all those humans and save more of the Calamity Beast!
Cursing himself, the Shadow Wolf flew slowly upwards without regret.
"... The Calamity Beast over there have almost run away, fire two more shots and then..."
Seemingly choked, Wu Dayong stopped coughing heavily.
Once his cough subsided slightly, he immediately looked up at the situation below and gave instructions:
"Alright, shift the firing range to the right and fire fifty rounds. Remember, make sure you fucking aim!"
Answers came from the surroundings.
Soon, artillery fire erupted.
Wu Dayong looked at the scene below with excitement.
Although it's still about killing Calamity Beast, this is different from before; this time, they took the initiative!
"Company commander, it sounds like the Calamity Beast over there is shouting something!" a soldier said, raising his hand.
"What are you shouting about?" Wu Dayong looked in the direction the soldier was pointing.
Indeed, you can see a bird flying by, opening its beak and calling out something.
But let alone the distance between them, the roar of artillery and the howls of the Calamity Beast alone were enough to drown out the bird's cries.
"In spite of..."
Before Wu Dayong could finish speaking, several Calamity Beast darted out from various mountain paths and flew towards them. Even the bird-like Calamity Beast that had been hovering around the area began to fly over after the Calamity Beast passed.
Now, it's obvious what that bird was probably yelling.
"Pshaw, you think that's enough? That's exactly what I was waiting for!"
Wu Dayong spat on the ground.
"Alright, everyone, get serious. Even though inspectors and soldiers will be involved later, still allocate some firepower to them..."