Three Against One?

In such a place, Su Ming did not believe that the sudden encounter with two powerful figures, the sorcerer Saxon and the Icefield Nightmare Leoni, was merely a coincidence.

He recalled that before the Battle of the Sacred Mountain, Katharine had mentioned to him that Leoni was looking for him and Zijin, as if she had something to say.

"Mr. Leoni, is there something you need from us?" Su Ming asked.

"Yes." Leoni's lips curled into a strange smile as he turned his gaze to the sorcerer Saxon on the other side. "Why don't we deal with him first, and then we can talk in detail?"

"Sure, we also have something we wanted to ask you about," Su Ming replied readily.

"Wait!" Saxon's face turned deathly pale instantly.

Concealment and disguise are his greatest trump cards and reliance. Against Su Ming and Zijin, he can still use this cunning to maneuver like a cat playing with a mouse. However, against Leoni, the forest ranger known for his tracking skills, the situation will be reversed in an instant.

He became the mouse that couldn't escape, while the other side was the cat in control!

Saxon immediately raised his hands and shouted urgently, "No more fighting! No more fighting! I surrender!"

Zijin raised her staff, unleashing a powerful binding spell that descended upon the sorcerer. But Saxon reacted with lightning speed, dodging the attack and simultaneously unleashing his own domain—"Chaotic Shadows"!

The surrounding senses suddenly became chaotic and distorted, as if falling into a kaleidoscope. This is precisely the simple and brutal nature of the Trickster's realm: pure and powerful interference!

"Your surrender is utterly devoid of any sincerity!" Zijin sneered, her words dripping with sarcasm.

Without hesitation, she raised her staff, and the simplified version of "Hexagram Meteor Shower" immediately began to gather power. A blazing aura of Magic Power gathered and compressed at the tip of the staff, emitting a heart-stopping wave. Compared to the world-destroying "Hexagram Divine Decree," this spell was significantly weaker in power and range, but it was superior in its rapid response and quick casting!

Saxon was completely panicked. In a pure magical duel, even if he had ten lives, there was absolutely no way he could defeat Zijin!

"Leoni!" he almost roared, "What good will it do you to help them?! -- Whatever they offer, I'll double it! No, five times it!"

"I'm sorry," Leoni said calmly, yet with an undeniable air of authority. He calmly drew his bow and nocked an arrow. "I don't actually have much longer to live. My whole family, especially my incredibly stupid brother, needs someone to take care of them after I'm gone."

"I can also take care of your territory and family!" Saxon shouted hastily.

"Based on your infamous reputation that resounds throughout the world?" Leoni asked coldly, "Do you even believe that yourself?" Before he finished speaking, he released his grip, and the arrow flew from the bow.

At first glance, this arrow seemed slow, even somewhat weak and lacking in power. However, the moment it was released, the last shred of hope in Saxon's heart vanished.

"Life-Pursuing Arrow!"

Saxon stomped his feet on the ground and retreated like lightning. More afterimages appeared and flickered around him, while his hands flew up and down, scattering countless small balls in all directions.

Bang bang bang!

The small balls exploded one after another, sending up thick, sticky plumes of smoke that not only obscured vision but also severely interfered with the perception of Magic Power.

However, all of this was in vain. Leoni's arrows ignored all obstacles, precisely bypassing all deceptive illusions and interference, firmly locking onto Saxon's true form, following him like a shadow, relentlessly pursuing him.

In the air, Zijin's fully charged "Hexagonal Meteor Shower" followed the trajectory of the arrow and suddenly transformed into a devastating meteor shower, shooting towards Saxon!

All the evasion skills that the trickster relies on are based on illusions, misdirection, and other unpredictable methods. Now, locked firmly by the ranger's "Life-Pursuing Arrow," all his tricks have become ineffective. What's worse, the "Natural Rhythm" domain, which has quietly enveloped the battlefield, has also sealed away most spells that rely on distorted laws and opportunistic tactics.

Saxon had no choice but to muster all his Magic Power to create the strongest shield and use the most primitive method to withstand the Zijin's attack.

Boom--!

The violent Magic Power turbulence collided and surged, and a violent energy shockwave spread out instantly. The surrounding houses collapsed and disintegrated as if they were made of paper. Broken metal components, bricks and tiles, and filth scattered all over the ground were swept up by the violent shockwave and flew in all directions.

As the magical smoke dissipated, Saxon's short figure reappeared, glaring at Leoni with intense resentment.

****

Although they were unclear about the specifics of what had happened, Su Ming and Zijin decided to stop delaying and resolve the matter quickly.

Leoni nocked another arrow, the bowstring taut, aimed at Saxon, and another deadly "Life-Pursuing Arrow" was poised to be fired.

"Fuck you!" Saxon cursed furiously, no longer caring about his image, and frantically fled backward. Zijin followed closely behind, her staff glowing again as she began to charge up another "Hexagon Meteor Shower," the deadly threat relentlessly pursuing him.

Seeing the battle suddenly escalate, the goblins who had been watching the spectacle were terrified and fled in panic like ants scattered from a nest! In a lull in the pursuit, Zijin cast "Shadow Shock" using a double cast.

The shockwave, like an invisible whip, drove the goblins far away, completely extinguishing Saxon's attempt to use the crowd as human shields.

However, a sudden change occurred!

The "Life-Pursuing Arrow" that had been relentlessly pursuing Saxon vanished in mid-air without warning, its lock suddenly released!

Zijin seemed to have anticipated this. Her senses seamlessly connected the moment the arrow dissipated, firmly locking onto the fleeing figure ahead—at such close range, even a sorcerer would find it difficult to escape her sensory lock!

But the next moment, Zijin's expression changed drastically! In her perception, the figure fleeing in a disheveled state ahead was no longer the sorcerer Saxon.

That's clearly another Master Rank goblin expert!

"Not good!"

Alarm bells rang in Zijin's mind. Without hesitation, she abandoned her target, the light from her staff quickly faded, and her body was thrown back as if struck by a heavy blow.

****

The moment the "Life-Pursuing Arrow" dissipated, Su Ming, who had been on high alert, already had his gun in hand and stood firmly in front of the ranger Leoni!

"Excuse me," Su Ming's voice was icy, "I also have a little knowledge of archery. How about you have a contest with this 'bow' I'm holding!"

He had been holding back, waiting for this very moment. Leoni's appearance could be interpreted as him having come to discuss something, or it could also be interpreted as him being in cahoots with the sorcerer Saxon!

Everything the sorcerer did today was to lure him and Zijin here!

Therefore, he was not at all surprised to see Leoni suddenly appear and to see the ranger suddenly turn against him.

Su Ming simply didn't understand; this sudden betrayal seemed... pointless?

However, "Leoni" on the other side suddenly grinned, revealing a smile that seemed very eerie to humans. His figure instantly shrank and deformed—in the blink of an eye, the cunning and ferocious face of the green goblin replaced the Ranger's appearance!

"Very good!" Su Ming's eyes narrowed dangerously, a cold glint flashing within them.

It turns out that the one who lured Zijin away was another goblin expert! Because they were under the strong interference of the Trickster's "Chaotic Shadows" domain, they failed to see through this clumsy but effective disguise!

That chaotic "Life-Pursuing Arrow" performance, the sorcerer's self-inflicted injury... it was all meticulously planned! And the core purpose of all this was to create the current situation—to leave Su Ming alone to face a Saint Rank expert!

For the first time, Su Ming experienced the taste of being outmaneuvered by the enemy on a tactical level!

The sorcerer Saxon, revealing his true form, grinned maliciously as he drew a poisoned dagger and pounced on Su Ming like a venomous snake! If he succeeded in killing Su Ming, the Bay Owl, which was closely connected to him through the White Bone Mark, would surely suffer a fatal blow!

With the double kill against the two opponents within reach, Saxon could almost see the mountain of hefty rewards and a bright, promising future beckoning him.

****

But the next moment, the sky collapsed.

The sky literally collapsed. Not only the roof of the dilapidated tea stall above his head, but also the surrounding ruins of buildings that were already teetering on the brink of collapse in the previous magical shockwave, were all trampled and crushed by an overwhelming force in the same instant!

Twenty-four feet covered in silver scales descended from the sky like a mountain collapsing, followed by a violent gale whipped up by the flapping of enormous dragon wings, sweeping everything away!

Su Ming immediately retreated a short distance, coldly observing as those majestic silver behemoths—the "fathers" with twenty-four legs—completely surrounded the pitiful, now incredibly insignificant goblin sorcerer in the very center.

The Silver Dragon Guard has indeed left—but their departure doesn't mean they can't be called back immediately!

The moment Su Ming confirmed that they had encountered a formidable enemy, a sorcerer, he dispatched Qiluo to pursue the Silver Dragon Guard at top speed. The reason was simple: he wanted to treat them to braised pork rice for lunch.

Having a dragon and not using it? That's foolish!

The trickster Saxon was completely dumbfounded. He had calculated his opponent's reaction and psychology, and used Leoni's "exposure" to lure Su Ming, but he had not anticipated this completely unreasonable and extremely tyrannical outcome.

Even Saint Rank expert would never entertain the absurd notion of fighting against twelve adult Silver Dragon.

Saxon's "Chaotic Shadows" domain not only powerfully interfered with the enemy's perception, but also severely hampered his own perception abilities!

So much so that he was completely unaware of the arrival of this enormous group of creatures!

"Su Ming, are you really treating us to braised pork rice?" One of the Silver Dragon lowered its head, its huge golden vertical pupils looking at Su Ming curiously, its rumbling voice making the air buzz.

"That's right!" Su Ming responded loudly, pointing to the Xiaohei surrounded in the middle, "Once I catch this goblin, I'll make arrangements as soon as I get back!"

Only then did the Silver Dragon notice that there was indeed a tiny "little guy" scurrying around in terror beneath their feet. Their curiosity was immediately replaced by another interest—one of the Silver Dragon happily raised its large, oil-bucket-like jade foot and stepped down without hesitation.

Saxon gritted his teeth, spotted a relatively weak spot, and unleashed his most powerful, trump card-like dash. His figure suddenly transformed into an elusive, blurry line, leaving only a faint afterimage before vanishing from sight.

He made a series of ghostly zigzag changes of direction, squeezing through the gaps between those dragon legs that resembled giant pillars, and it looked like he was about to break out of this terrifying encirclement.

Snap!

A huge dragon wing, covered in hard silver scales, swatted him away like a fly, sending him flying back like a pebble.

Thanks to the powerful defense of his shield, Saxon was almost unharmed. But physical momentum doesn't care about that. No matter how strong his defense was, he couldn't offset the impact of those terrifying wings and could only tumble and crash back to his original spot in a sorry state.

Beside him, another enormous silver foot rose and stomped down heavily!

Saxon's expression changed drastically this time; he was terrified. He gritted his teeth, changed direction, and charged forward again, seemingly about to break through this "forest of thighs."

However, the Silver Dragon waiting on the other side elegantly flicked its tail, and the Dragon Tail, like a giant steel whip, swept across with a shrill whistling sound that tore through the air, once again lashing him back into the center of the encirclement.

Even in the national football team's matches, it would be quite difficult to concede a goal if twelve defenders were to block one ball, let alone the Silver Dragon who can freely use their wings and tails.

The sorcerer Saxon, a Saint Rank powerhouse renowned for his cunning and escape abilities, was instantly plunged into Abyss of utter despair!

****

Zijin rushed back at full speed, her heart pounding with anxiety. When she saw Su Ming standing safely on the outside, she finally breathed a long sigh of relief, her heart finally at ease.

"We... we overestimated ourselves this time." She walked to Su Ming's side, whispering with lingering fear, her fingers unconsciously tightening their grip on her staff. "Just thinking about that scene is terrifying; I can't even imagine the consequences..."

Su Ming shook his head, his tone tinged with a thoughtful reflection, "It's my fault. Even knowing the other party was a notoriously cunning sorcerer, I still let my guard down."

On the other side, the Silver Dragon were getting more and more excited and having a great time. They had been itching to play football after watching the Pansy's sports meet earlier. Now they finally got to participate themselves.

Moreover, this "ball" is exceptionally sturdy and durable; it won't break even after being stepped on several times!

So the dragons stomped even harder, their enormous feet rising and falling like a tap dance that shook the earth.

At first, the "ball" struggled fiercely, trying to break free from the gaps in the dragon's legs. But soon, under the relentless and immense force of the blows, the shield's light flickered and dimmed, eventually shattering completely.

Without the protection of its shield, the "ball" was finally trampled under the foot of a Silver Dragon. Accompanied by the clearly audible sound of bones cracking and a shrill scream, a mouthful of blood gushed from Saxon's mouth.

"Hey! Don't step on it! It's a red card!" Silver Dragon next to him quickly reminded him.