Chapter 622: Volume 16: Mists and Illusions, - 15: The Snipe and the Clam
The Magicians, fully prepared, finally launched their attack. A succession of Light Bindings and even Gravity Spells immediately caused the agile Blue Jiao to struggle desperately, while offensive magic also appeared in the air. The best magic to use against such Magical Beasts is Thunder Magic, for every beast instinctively fears it. Bursts of Yin Thunder Sound floated in the air, and the wind and clouds, along with the thunder, emitted dazzling arcs of electricity that struck from every direction. The desperate Blue Jiao twisted its body frantically, trying to avoid the assault it couldn’t understand why it provoked by simply frolicking by the lake.
Countless Knight Spears drew up waves of gold and silver, creating a thousand layers of Sword Qi and spear shadows. The Blue Jiao was immediately in a situation akin to facing slaughter. The Knights moved with elegance as if strolling by the lakeside, their casual and confident demeanor making Komer somewhat envious. Did these guys really think they had everything under control? No, the game had just begun, and it was far from over. The marvelous outcome was not something anyone could predict.
"It’s time, Shatima. You can notify the Blue Jiao’s partners now." Somewhat jealous of those true Knights’ carefree grace, only strength could make these guys realize that the world isn’t as simple as they imagine. Everything must be explained by strength, and mere arrogance will only lead to disgrace.
Komer watched the scene unfold with satisfaction, finding it truly wonderful. The Blue Jiao was indeed not weak, but the Magicians and Knights before him were also remarkably formidable. Within just two rounds, they had driven the Blue Jiao into a hopeless situation. If his own group had to confront the other side head-on, they would certainly win but at a considerable cost. Now, someone else—no, the Blue Jiao, this free labor—was taking care of it all, while he could simply sit back and watch the battle unfold.
"Heehee, there’s no need to notify them. The Blue Jiao’s hearing is extremely sensitive; they’ve already detected their partner’s distress. But I can guide them a bit to help them find the battlefield sooner," Shatima also seemed particularly interested in the Great War unfolding before them. Although she couldn’t participate, being able to watch so closely was almost like being in the thick of it.
Gently pressing her mouth to the ground, Shatima let out a deep howl towards the northeast. The ground and leaves trembled slightly, and a sound wave, like a call for help to a partner, instantly reached the searching group of Blue Jiaos.
"What’s that sound?" Komer asked curiously after watching Shatima make this gesture.
"Imitating the distress calls of those little crawlers. This kind of sound wave travels faster and more clearly through the ground. The little crawlers will be here soon. Heehee, what a breathtaking show this is," Shatima’s smile curled up in a devilish grin, looking particularly sinister.
When the Knight Spears of two Knights penetrated without hindrance into the gaps of the scales on the chest and abdomen of the Blue Jiao—which was struggling in the water—it let out a shrill scream that nearly tore through the sky. The Magicians, full of confidence, began to gather their Magic Wands, while the satisfied Knights started to wipe their blades clean. This victory had come too easily; they hadn’t expected the Blue Jiao to be as weak as it was, contrary to their expectations. It seemed that books and rumors could be wrong: there’s no substitute for seeing with one’s eyes. The famous Blue Jiao was just so after all.
But for them, the celebration was too premature. Just as they were proudly watching the Mountain-swallowing Blue Jiao twist and then lay still, a Knight eased his Spear from the fatal wound of the Blue Jiao, and a white silk scarf stylishly wiped the green blood off. Meanwhile, the Magicians were happily discussing how to divide the spoils before them. At this moment, a violent screech from midair signaled that a sudden change was about to unfold.
Four Blue Jiaos, swooping in from the lake’s surface, picked up the scent of their kin’s blood almost instantly. The huge stimuli sent them into a Berserk State at once. When they saw the limp body of the Blue Jiao abandoned by the lakeshore, the grey eyes of the Blue Jiaos turned blood red.