Zombie Bodyguard

Chapter 2044: Chapter 2041: Seamless Cooperation

With a loud crash, the giant sword struck the head of the Earth Armor Dragon, yet it didn’t split in two. Instead, dazzling sparks burst forth, as Shangguan Ao Yue failed to break the Earth Armor Dragon’s defense.

However, the massive force knocked the Earth Armor Dragon back, whereas Shangguan Ao Yue didn’t retreat a single step. As soon as the Earth Armor Dragon hit the ground, its four powerful short legs scrabbled, and in the blink of an eye, it burrowed underground, leaving only a deep pit behind.

The other four Soul Hunters used their shoulders to brace their shields, launching shield strikes. Bang, bang, bang, bang! After a series of loud crashes, the four Soul Hunters retreated three steps, while the four Earth Armor Dragons were also knocked back, and upon landing, they too burrowed underground.

In this surprise attack, none of the ten Soul Hunters were injured. However, on their sturdy shields, there were some scratches left by the Earth Armor Dragons’ claws, sharp enough to leave marks even on metal shields.

"This team of Soul Hunters is quite something, facing an ambush and staying calm, their defense is flawless," Zhang Lingyu praised, her eyes shining.

"But they haven’t taken care of those Earth Armor Dragons," Xiao Manxuan questioned.

"The Earth Armor Dragons are too cunning. If they miss a strike, they simply burrow underground, and their scale armor is extremely tough, making it very difficult to break through their defenses," Mu Yun explained in a low voice.

After thinking for a while, she shook her head, "Even though the Earth Armor Dragons have a singular attack method, because their defenses are so hard to breach, many Soul Hunters choose not to engage in a prolonged battle. As long as they retreat from the dragons’ territory, they are generally safe. With Shangguan Ao Yue’s abilities, retreating shouldn’t be difficult, there’s no need to engage in a war of attrition."

While the three ladies earnestly analyzed the situation in front of them, Lin Tian incongruously found a tree stump to sit on, seemingly uninterested in the battle ahead.

His leisurely posture caused the ladies to feel strange, prompting Mu Yun to softly ask, "Lin Tian, don’t you have any thoughts?"

"Is there even a need to think? It’s not the Earth Armor Dragons ambushing them, but rather they’re purposefully seeking out the Earth Armor Dragons," Lin Tian said casually.

"This... is quite a novel point of view." The three women were stunned for a moment, not understanding his meaning, though Mu Yun’s eyes flickered, seemingly realizing something.

Lin Tian simply pointed to their defensive formation and explained, "Their formation clearly shows no intention to retreat, so there’s only one explanation: Shangguan Ao Yue is targeting those Earth Armor Dragons."

"Can the Earth Armor Dragons be eaten?" Xiao Manxuan asked a question befitting a foodie. However, connecting Earth Armor Dragons with food is something only a unique foodie would do.

"Earth Armor Dragons can indeed be eaten," Mu Yun surprisingly affirmed but then shook her head, with her eyes revealing understanding: "But their goal is definitely not food; it’s about the Earth Armor Dragons’ scale armor."

"Exactly!" Lin Tian snapped his fingers in agreement, "The scale armor is incredibly tough. They want the scale armor to either forge equipment or sell it to others. Either way, the scale armor is valuable."

"So how do they plan to kill these Earth Armor Dragons?" Zhang Lingyu asked. If dealing damage to the Earth Armor Dragons was required, her magic might be more effective than a blade or sword.

Of course, she wouldn’t intervene because, with Ao Yue’s personality, not only would they not be grateful, they would accuse you of meddling.

Lin Tian pointed to the middle of the Soul Hunter team, where two Soul Hunters had remained motionless. These two had their backs facing this way and were obscured by others, but it was noticeable that one held a bow and the other a dagger.

"If my guess is right, the key to slaying the Earth Armor Dragons lies with these two Soul Hunters," Lin Tian said with absolute certainty.

"How did you figure that out?" Mu Yun asked curiously.

Lin Tian spread his hands in a nonchalant manner, "That’s how we humans play games, with damage dealt by assassins and archers. It’s about teamwork."

The three women simultaneously rolled their eyes at him, their expressions seemingly saying, your explanation is too casual.

"Alright." Lin Tian blinked, looking innocent and helpless, "The Earth Armor Dragon’s defense is tough to break, but it’s not without weaknesses. The eyes are a weak spot, but attacking them requires great precision. This task surely falls to agile Soul Hunters, and naturally, daggers and bows are perfect for it."

"This explanation is much better." The women glanced at him disdainfully once more.

Lin Tian was left speechless, thinking to himself, aren’t both explanations the same? It’s just a rephrasing. Ah, the minds of women truly differ from those of men.

Though they conversed for a few minutes, during which the Earth Armor Dragon seemed to have lost its patience. The ground shook as five Earth Armor Dragons burst forth again, lunging at the Soul Hunter team.

"Hongyue, Ziyue, take action!" Shangguan Ao Yue shouted in a low voice. She didn’t swing her giant sword, instead stepping forward to meet the Earth Armor Dragons, lowering her body and swinging the giant sword from below.

The giant sword smashed into the Earth Armor Dragon’s belly, sending it flying. Despite the Earth Armor Dragon being several times her size, such a slender body managed to send it airborne, with power likely exceeding that of Mu Yun.

The other Earth Armor Dragons, noticing a comrade being knocked away, seemed eager to assist, but the Soul Hunters gave no opportunity. Shield-bearing, they intercepted the Earth Armor Dragons.

At that instant, the "Assassin" and "Archer" moved. The Archer sidestepped, drawing and shooting arrows, while the Assassin spun and flew out. Lin Tian finally caught sight of the two figures, momentarily stunned.

Because they were two young women, both beautiful, slender, agile, composed, and with sharp eyes. What astonished Lin Tian most was that they looked identical.

His first thought was that they were twin sisters, a captivating sight, but their teamwork astonished him even more.

The Archer drew her bow and released two arrows simultaneously, both accurately striking the Earth Armor Dragon’s eyes.

"Aooooo..."

The Earth Armor Dragon let out a wretched howl, unable to see anything. At that moment, the Assassin leaped and thrust forward, stabbing her dagger at the Earth Armor Dragon’s throat.

This spot also had scale armor, but there was one scale turned the opposite way. The dagger easily pierced this scale, entering the throat.

The Assassin’s movements were swift, the dagger delivering rapid stabs, with over a dozen strikes in an instant, each targeting the exact same spot, without missing by a fraction.

Finally, the Assassin sheathed her dagger upon landing, without pausing. Instead, she spun back into the team, with nearby Soul Hunters immediately forming a protective circle.

The decisiveness and ferocity of the Assassin, along with the positioning and defense of her companions, were remarkable. Their coordination was nothing short of artistry, even surpassing the training of ghost soldiers from the fortress.

With a thud, the Earth Armor Dragon crashed to the ground, then rolled and struggled violently, its throat spurting dark red blood. Meanwhile, its companions had long since fled. After several minutes of struggle, the Earth Armor Dragon slowly succumbed.

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