Xie Jun’s side had relatively fewer numbers, but the overall level of genetic evolution was higher, with powerful individual combat strength. However, since Xie Jun was the aggressor, his resolve in the duel was not as strong.
This is like on the grassland, where a lion wakes up hungry in the morning and chases the antelopes. The antelopes must run for their lives, while for the lion, even though it tries hard, it’s ultimately just for a meal. If one antelope gets away, it can chase another or a different animal altogether.
Thanks to Yang Xiao’s "One Finger Splitting Earth" causing massive group damage, the situation between the two sides was pretty much dead even; neither could overpower the other.
Especially Xie Jun’s previously proud assault rifle squad got disarrayed by several consecutive "One Finger Splitting Earth" from Yang Xiao, in complete disarray, not even knowing where they dropped their guns.
"Brother Jun, that kid Yang Xiao’s Soul Skill is too terrifying. To win this war, we must take down Yang Xiao first. Once Yang Xiao is subdued, we can easily deal with the others," someone said.
Xie Jun clenched his teeth and commanded:
"Assemble twenty people at the Primordial Gene Primary Stage and charge through to kill Yang Xiao."
Soon, led by Xie Jun, Du Tian, Feng Lei, Zhou Hua, and other twenty experts at the Primordial Gene Primary Stage gathered, all activating their Light Shields and charging towards Yang Xiao.
Upon seeing this, Xia Luo immediately shouted:
"Yang Xiao! Xie Jun and his men are charging at you, be careful!"
Long Yongjun swung his Dog Blood Blade, leading dozens of Close Combat Beast Soul Warriors to charge out and block in front of Yang Xiao.
Yang Xiao promptly used another "One Finger Splitting Earth," erupting below Xie Jun and the others, tossing a dozen men into the air.
However, these experts quickly leaped down from mid-air and continued their charge, instantly clashing with the Close Combat Beast Soul Warriors led by Long Yongjun.
Xia Luo, Zhou Qiang, Xiao Zhe, Zhao Gang, Dai Yun, Feifei, and others also immediately rushed forward to help.
For a time, various Soul Skills were used, with lights flashing and constant explosions.
Xie Jun organizing 20 experts for a concentrated sneak attack on Yang Xiao greatly weakened his own team’s combat power. Yang Xiao quickly used several "One Finger Splitting Earth" techniques to disrupt Xie Jun’s team formation, and the forces of Xianan University and Kongming Academy surged forward, instantly forming an overwhelming advantage.
Then, Yang Xiao pulled out his Snow Wolf Ice Sword and rushed into the fray, mixing with Xie Jun and the others.
For a moment, two battlefields formed: one was the high-level showdown between Yang Xiao and Xie Jun’s experts, and the other was a large-scale group battle.
Each side had their gains and losses. In the large-scale group battle, the Xianan University and Kongming Academy alliance had the upper hand, but in the showdown between experts, Yang Xiao and the others were at a disadvantage.
Wielding the Snow Wolf Ice Sword, Yang Xiao used the Golden Bee Sword Skill, thrusting a sword that produced 7 sword shadows, powerful and impressive. Coupled with his high Agility Attribute, only Xie Jun in his team could contend with him.
Xie Jun’s Beast Soul was the bear from Tis City, huge and fierce, with thick hide and strong Defense.
The two fought indecisively, without a clear winner or loser.
However, the rest were slowly becoming overwhelmed. Xia Luo, Zhou Qiang, Xiao Zhe, Zhao Gang, Long Yongjun, Feifei, Dai Yun, and others were gradually losing against enemies with double their numbers, facing extreme danger.
Bang, bang, bang – a few muffled sounds, Zhou Qiang, Xiao Zhe, and Zhao Gang were hit by the opponents, their bodies flung several meters away.
Just then, a shrill scream came from the sky:
A gigantic green peacock, carrying two Giant Eagles, flew over.
Huang Wen caught sight of Yang Xiao,
And with a "whoosh", she fired a Fiery Feather Arrow.
Xie Jun, in the midst of a desperate fight with Yang Xiao, didn’t expect to be attacked from behind. Hearing the whooshing sound of the Fiery Feather Arrow, he quickly retreated to dodge.
With a bang, the Fiery Feather Arrow exploded.
Immediately after, more Fiery Feather Arrows were shot towards Xie Jun, all of which he dodged one by one. Then, another Feathered Arrow came whistling towards him, causing a sudden chill in his heart. By the time he attempted to dodge, the Feathered Arrow exploded with a bang, splitting into 7 Arrow Shadows.
Xie Jun cursed quietly, realizing it was too late to evade as he felt an arrow hit his right hand, shoulder, and chest each.
From a distance, Yang Xiao was now bending his bow and readying another arrow, aiming once again at Xie Jun.
Xie Jun knew he was defeated today and shouted at Du Tian and the others:
He turned and fled like a wisp of smoke.
Du Tian and the others were gaining the upper hand, never expecting Xie Jun to call for a retreat. They all felt the fight was unfinished, believing that in just three or five more moves, they could eliminate Yang Xiao. Hence, none of them retreated for a moment, only thinking about landing a couple more punches to kill their opponent.
A Feathered Arrow was shot at Du Tian, who was about to land another punch on the fallen Xiao Zhe. Hearing the screech of the arrow, he hurriedly dodged to the side.
With a loud bang, the Feathered Arrow exploded, shooting off seven Arrow Shadows. Four of them penetrated his body, one of them striking his heart.
Du Tian yelled out and fell to the ground.
Feng Lei was about to swing his blade at Feifei when suddenly he felt light, lifted into the air as an unknown sharp object pierced his body and then violently threw him dozens of meters away, leaving him unconscious from the shock.
A master fighting Chen Fei was also snatched up by a Giant Eagle, its sharp talons piercing his body, killing him on the spot.
The two Giant Eagles let out a long cry.
The remaining Zhou Hua and the others looked up at the circling Giant Eagles in the sky, each of them terrified, thinking, where did these monsters come from? No wonder Xie Jun was the first to flee. We idiots were still stubbornly resisting.
Consequently, the remaining dozen masters also fled in a flurry.
Yang Xiao and Xia Luo joined forces, leading the rest in pursuit of Xie Jun’s team.
Xie Jun’s team had long since collapsed. With Xie Jun fleeing, the rest had no intention to fight any longer and scattered all at once.
Yang Xiao and the others gave chase as far as the valley entrance to Xianan University before stopping.
Yang Xiao gestured with his hand and said:
"Alright, let’s not chase them anymore. Everyone, quickly count our numbers, and those injured must take Small Blood Pills immediately."
One good thing about this end-of-the-world scenario is that no matter how severe the injury, as long as one takes a Small Blood Pill, they generally won’t die. After taking three consecutive doses, one is guaranteed to be fully revived.
Most moderate injuries only require one Small Blood Pill to recover, which greatly helps in reducing casualties on the battlefield.
After counting their numbers, Xianan University had 101 dead, Kongming Academy had 58 dead, and Xie Jun’s side had left behind 269 corpses plus over a hundred seriously injured.
"Give one Small Blood Pill to each of Xie Jun’s wounded soldiers so they can make their own way back."
Zhao Gang was stunned and said:
"Boss, wouldn’t this be enabling the tiger to return to the mountain?"