nycdaug Chapter 1568 Who is calling the fleet (?)
Chapter 1568 Who is calling the fleet (?)
Chapter 1568 Who is calling the fleet (?)
"Stop attacking! Disperse!"
After completing a round of attack with his companions, Ernest shouted to remind everyone.
Although they were not sure why he asked everyone to retreat and disperse when the offensive rhythm was just right, Gene and his companions immediately put away their weapons and retreated.
Ernest didn't have time to explain in detail.
This was the conclusion he came to after learning from Niu Ba and the others about the battle between the reconnaissance team and the black dragon.
The best way to stop monsters, especially those like ancient dragons that are good at using energy, from performing powerful moves is to launch a repressive attack.
Combined with dragon-attributed weapons, disrupting the energy in their bodies (dragon sealing power) can effectively reduce the frequency of their high-powered attacks.
However, it was completely impossible to suppress the black dragon with the strength of their small team alone.
Even though they were fighting smoothly just now, it was mainly because of the frequent strange moves that Black Dragon was unable to react for a while.
Moreover, after these rounds of attacks, the Black Dragon did not suffer any serious damage.
If they continue to attack, once the Black Dragon launches a counterattack, they will be in a very passive position, just like the reconnaissance team at the beginning.
Ernest's thinking was clear.
The purpose of their battle was not to collect combat intelligence, nor to defeat the hunting black dragon, but just to buy time for the people who had not yet had time to evacuate into the mountains.
As long as we can drag the black dragon here, even for one more minute.
To do this, they had to disperse to avoid being wiped out by the black dragon's large-scale breath.
Seeing the hunters scatter and retreat, the Black Dragon naturally would not let them go so easily.
It turned its eyes and locked onto Xia Zuo who was closest to it.
Twisting flexibly, he attacked the dragon chariot wielding the double swords.
Xia Zuo immediately transformed into a ghost and started running at full speed. The black dragon also flexibly adjusted its direction during the process and continued to chase the target.
With a quick glance, the experienced dual-sword user determined that his speed was not enough to escape the collision range of the Black Dragon Chariot.
And he didn't have any special means like the Kinsect. If he wanted to survive this dragon chariot, he could only rely on the skills he had honed over decades of life and death.
He turned his feet and rushed towards the direction where the black dragon was coming from.
Faced with the double-sword wielder's action, Black Dragon was stunned for a moment.
Instead of running away, take the initiative to approach?
Under the impact, the distance between the two disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Xia Zuo twisted his waist and turned around, swinging both blades counterclockwise, and was about to spin to the left, using this to move and dodge the black dragon's head-on charge.
The black dragon reacted very quickly, and its right dragon claw took a step forward, blocking Xia Zuo's path of displacement for the spinning slash.
However, Xia Zuo's body seemed to violate the principle of inertia. Although he was clearly making a counterclockwise spin to the left, he adjusted his center of gravity and pace to slide several meters to the right in the opposite direction.
It's like taking a step forward but the whole person is moving backwards.
In order to block the hunter's evasive path, the black dragon inevitably exposed a flaw when it extended its right claw.
Xia Zuo's body was almost close to the ground as he slipped through the gap between the black dragon's left wing and claws, narrowly avoiding the dragon chariot.
The angry black dragon turned flexibly, biting and chasing.
Xia Zuo, who was well prepared, continued to slide and dodge. His agile and smooth posture made it seem as if the ground under his feet was not rough bricks and stones, but slippery ice.
After two consecutive failed bites, the black dragon no longer bothered to try.
As soon as he opened his mouth, a gust of dragon fire blew out.
Although the power of this attack is far less than that of the strong breath that needs to be charged, it is sufficient to deal with the dual sword users who are agile but have weak defenses.
Xia Zuo tried his best to dodge, but his body was inevitably contaminated by the dragon flame.
Under the golden-red flames, the protective gear on his body quickly charred.
At the critical moment, a flying claw flew over and carried Gene to the black dragon's head again.
He grabbed the gap in the shell with one hand, swung his steel claws, and grabbed the black dragon's eye sockets.
The black dragon, which had suffered a loss before, reacted extremely quickly, twisting its head and neck like a snake and drilling forward. This multi-angle movement made it easier to break free than simply swinging left and right.
Gene, who was clinging to the side of his face, was thrown away in an instant.
The black dragon seized the opportunity and swung its tail to hit Gene, who fell to the ground in a mess.
Just as the attack was about to hit, Ernest arrived in time, swung his sledgehammer, and knocked away the whip-like dragon tail.
Xia Zuo, whose body was covered in dragon flames, seized the opportunity given by Gene to take a breath, rolled over on the ground, and after barely putting out the flames on his body, he flew backwards.
An arrow with a package hanging from it was shot over, and the cloth package scattered in mid-air, and the scattered life dust healed the burns on the double swordsman's body.
The four people's hearts were beating wildly.
In the last round of confrontation, if anyone reacted a little slower, or provided support a little later, there would definitely be casualties by now.
This team, which almost had all members of eight-star combat power, could hardly even protect itself. If one more person was lost, the battle situation would quickly collapse.
I don't know how many more rounds they can last if this continues.
President Fanti, who kept shooting arrows to distract the black dragon, couldn't help feeling a little pessimistic.
But this emotion only lasted for a very short moment.
She took out another arrow, put the bowstring on, exhaled and pulled the bowstring to its full length. Her eyes returned to their usual calmness.
Even if there is only one person left, we must persevere.
On the deck of the flagship "Third Princess" of the airship fleet.
The navigator quickly came to the general and reported.
"According to the current speed, we will reach the sky above Minagard City in about 20 minutes."
The professor standing on top of the gilded figurehead put down the telescope and said in a low voice, "The good news is that no large amount of fire and smoke was observed, which means that Minagard has not been attacked by the black dragon yet.
The bad news is that we have lost track of the Black Dragon."
There was no trace of regret or hesitation on the general's dark face. He raised his hand and said, "Issue an order to have the Dragon Identification Ship quickly prepare for the launch of the Dragon Slayer Cannon.
All ships in battle formation, ready for battle."
Didn’t they say that Minagard wasn’t attacked?
The flag bearer in charge of giving orders was a little confused, but he still immediately gave the order through lights and flags.
The professor gave the general an equally puzzled look.
The general looked back at the old scholar and said with a grim expression, "Just because we didn't see it doesn't mean it's not there. It's better to be prepared than not to be prepared."
The professor nodded in approval.
As time passed, the outline of the coastal city of Minagard became clearer and clearer.
Suddenly, an alarm sounded from the observation post on top of the airbag.
A lookout slid down the deck quickly via a cable and ran towards the bow, shouting:
"Target found! It's on the dock! It seems to be fighting with the hunters!"
The general, who was as calm as a statue, stretched his lips to reveal his white teeth, "Sure enough, it's here. Blow the horn and prepare for battle!
Send a retreat signal to get the hunters away from that guy.
All ships disperse to make way for the Dragon Slayer Cannon, and the timing of firing is up to the gunners to decide!"
"Duwu——"
A dull but penetrating horn sound came from the air.
The hunters, covered in wounds and already on the verge of exhaustion, raised their heads together with the black dragon and looked towards the horizon.
"Is it finally here?"
Fanti, who had already shot all his arrows and was holding on to the last giant arrow that was like a short spear, was in close combat with the black dragon. Suddenly, he felt his limbs go limp and he almost fell to the ground.
Xia Zuo, who was covered in burns, reached out and supported her.
Gene, whose helmet was half shattered, leaned on his sword and laughed hoarsely, "Hehehe, these reinforcements are really awesome!"
Staring at the emergency retreat signal that lit up in the sky, Ernest's face changed drastically after hearing something from the guild knights.
He yelled at the top of his voice: "Run! Jump into the sea!"
The black dragon's attention had been completely attracted by the rapidly approaching flying fleet. The hunters gathered up their last bit of strength, ran to the edge of the dock, and jumped into the sea.
On the Longshi ship, the captain of the investigation team, holding a telescope, waved his arms vigorously.
"Fire!"
The next second, the roar of a thunderous cannon echoed through the sky.
(End of this chapter)