But the stronger the strong, the weaker the weak.
Powerful individuals are always in the minority. Most of the mixed blood demons are deformed, grotesque monsters with disproportionate bodies and limbs, and organs haphazardly stacked externally. Instead of enhancing their power, even their most basic abilities are weakened.
What’s more, they generally have low intelligence. These degraded mixed blood demons are often driven in groups to the front lines by the demon master to serve as cannon fodder. At first glance, they look terrifying and bizarre, causing even the guards of the Great Wall, who are also demons, to curse under their breath, wondering what kind of evil spirits these are.
But when it comes to actual combat, aside from some peculiarly odd abilities, they are often not very strong.
The only advantage they have is their large numbers, often thousands or tens of thousands moving in unison.
At this moment, such a wave of mixed blood demons was advancing in a messy swarm.
Master Xiao Yue had witnessed such scenes countless times.
"Relay the order — fire arrows!"
Upon hearing the command, General Zhu immediately waved his hand.
Hundreds of porcupine shooters crouched on the walls, aiming their backs downward.
Thousand Thorn Technique — Arrow Rain!
This innate demon technique of the Porcupine People is most suitable for defending the city, providing long-range firepower.
Compared to ordinary archers who shoot one arrow at a time, the Thousand Thorn Technique can instantly shoot dozens or hundreds of arrows.
The spikes on their backs fired frantically like machine guns, and the porcupine shooters instantly unleashed an arrow rain.
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
The arrow rain sounded as it penetrated the monstrous horde, blood splattering everywhere. If players had damage display activated at this moment, they would see screens full of dense, red damage numbers.
However, relying solely on arrow rain cannot stop the enemy’s attack.
"Relay the order — release wind!"
The porcupine shooters retreated, replaced by a group of Falcon Warriors with bird heads and human bodies.
Each of them waved the feather fans in their hands, casting Sorcery.
Wind Control Skill — Tornado!
Tornadoes blew from the top of the city wall to the ground below, sweeping groups of mixed blood demons into the air.
However, such spells could only buy some time.
In an instant, the mixed blood demons reached the moat below the city walls and immediately began filling the pits.
"General Man — attack!"
Master Xiao Yue waved his command flag, and many fishmen in fine scale armor and holding steel forks emerged from the moat.
The leader stood nine feet tall, slender and elegant, with green eyebrows and black eyes, holding a thunder-controlling steel fork.
He was a fishman, the commander of the navy in Canglin State, proficient in Thunder Skills.
Thunder Vortex Skill — Thunderlight Movie!
Boom boom boom, flashes of lightning burst from the steel forks of these fishmen, filling the area around the moat with electric light and thunderous sound. In an instant, countless mixed blood demons lay dead.
Yet these mixed blood demons remained fierce and fearless, with many directly jumping into the water to engage in combat with the fishmen there.
"Fire arrows! Continue firing arrows!"
"Hold the line! Hold the line!"
"Master, General Man has retreated!"
"Master, the enemy has reached the base of the city wall!"
"Master, should we send reinforcements?"
Military information kept coming in, and Master Xiao Yue continuously assessed the battle below the city walls.
These mixed blood demons naturally had low intelligence. With powerful demon masters driving them, they faced death without fear.
"Heavenly Feather Army, remain on standby for now. Wu Junshi, have your people take action."
"As you command!" The Crow Military Advisor, Wu Junshi, immediately led a group of crow magicians to the top of the city wall.
One of them waved a magic wand, chanting deeply.
Summoning Death Skill — Corpse Soldier Revival!
The dead soldiers below the city walls, whether they were mixed blood demons or other demons, climbed back up from the ground, their eyes glowing with blue fire, making hoarse sounds as they attacked the surrounding mixed blood demons.
This caused chaos among the attacking mixed blood demon forces.
With their low intelligence, the mixed blood demons couldn’t discern friends from foes and, when faced with attacks, some even started killing and devouring each other.
"Haha, Master, these mongrels are indeed foolish. It looks like we can stop this wave of attack," Wu Junshi said proudly.
The Crow People’s Summoning Death Skill was far more powerful than ordinary Demon Arts.
Master Xiao Yue looked coldly towards the rear of the mixed blood demon army, saying, "But that’s not necessarily true."
A massive monster, five meters tall, slowly parted the surrounding soldiers and approached.
The mixed blood demon army consisted of many large monsters, but despite their enormous size, their power was usually mediocre.
Yet this particular mixed blood demon was inherently different from the others. It had a thick, heavy blue-black armor, one hand was a giant crab claw, the other a large tentacle covered in suckers like an octopus, and bat-like wings on its back.
Its head resembled a gigantic claw with a triangular shape and rows of sharp shark-like teeth.
Its body was muscular and robust, exuding an aura far distinct from the mismatched, grotesque mixed blood demons.
Ao Gu Zi (Demon Master) Level 54 Boss, Life Value: 18,400.
The demon master commands the army among mixed blood demons, often containing the power of the Demon Star, enabling control over ordinary demons.
Facing the chaotic situation, Ao Gu Zi opened its mouth wide, seemingly making a silent scream.
A wave of inaudible sound instantly spread throughout, causing Master Xiao Yue to frown slightly. Others couldn’t hear it, but she could.
This sound wave was undoubtedly meant to control the surrounding demons.
Sure enough, the mixed blood demons ceased their chaotic fighting. Even though the revived corpse soldiers attacked them, they did not resist or dodge.
They waited quietly for the next command.
Ao Gu Zi made another silent scream.
The mixed blood demons following the command quickly regrouped and began their assault on the city walls.
Some specialized units even started attacking the revived corpse soldiers.
These demons seemed to be manipulated by an invisible hand, transforming the previously chaotic formations into smooth, ordered movements.
The moat was quickly filled, and countless mixed blood demons climbed the city walls, over the corpses of their companions.
Hmph, this is indeed troublesome, looks like I have to act personally.
Master Xiao Yue looked back to the Heavenly Feather Army, ready to issue an order, suddenly —
Jiao Walking Skill — Tide Rise!
The river water suddenly surged wildly.
Huh, whose spell is this? Master Xiao Yue felt surprised. Jiao Walking Skill was an innate spell of the Jiao Dragon Clan, who rarely took orders.
"Master, long time no see, I’m here to help!"
A Golden Scale Blue Jiao flew down from the sky, landing on the city wall with a roar, causing the water to rise again, nearly flooding the area outside the city.
If it’s not Xiao Jie, then who else?
He had come to see Master Xiao Yue and happened to witness the fierce battle. Seeing the vast mixed blood demon army outside, he couldn’t miss this great opportunity to level up.
Last time at Soul Suppressing Pass, he had tasted the benefits.
This defensive battle was perfect for killing monsters and leveling up.
Jiao Walking Skill — Big Vortex.
Countless mixed blood demons were swept into the vortex.
As the mixed blood demon army receded like a tide, Xiao Jie reluctantly transformed into his human form.
"So it’s you." Master Xiao Yue was visibly surprised, "How come you learned Transformation? Are you a magician?"
"Correct. I am very interested in Demon Arts, so I studied hard and trained under a Great Demon Master. Recently, I have made some progress."
Xiao Jie dared not reveal his identity as a Demon Refiner, who refined inner cores of demons, something demon races naturally dislike.