Chapter 576 Hard Bones
Gordon has never felt such a strong sense of powerlessness.
The moment Lao Shanlong fell, the confidence that surged in everyone's hearts did not last long.
No matter whether it was chopping with axes, shooting with crossbows, bombarding with artillery, or even using two doses of high-density dragon-killing carbon in succession, none of them could cause effective damage to the bones of Laoshanlong's legs.
Let alone breaking it, there were not even any obvious cracks.
It is obvious that nearly half of the flesh and blood in the ankle area has been "bitten" away by the artillery and dragon-killing carbon, and a large section of the leg bone is exposed, but he can still walk as usual.
The stride is a little smaller, the pace is a little slower, that's all.
It seemed that my feet were just a little sore from walking for a long time, and the wound on the exposed bones seemed fake.
“Boss Xia Zuo, there is only the last dragon-killing charcoal left, do you want to use it?” Ted looked at the pair of special spikes behind him that Babaka had just sent, and asked hesitantly.
“Keep it first.”
Having turned on the ghost form many times, Xia Zuo's footsteps became a little heavy. He was no longer young. "The dragon-killing carbon can only explode the flesh and blood of Laoshan Long, but it cannot destroy the bones.
If you use the last portion now, there will be no obvious effect. Save it for a more critical time. "
“Okay.” Ted nodded.
Frustration is spreading, but the attacks of the upper-level hunters never stop.
Their ideas, or purposes, are very clear.
Since there is no way to completely blow up Laoshanlong through explosions.
Then the ant bites the elephant, accumulating damage bit by bit, expanding the wound, and consuming its physical strength.
Don't let the wound heal, let's see how much blood you can bleed!
“Whoops!”
The green signal flare goes up, which is the signal to retreat.
Gordon then noticed that they were approaching a corner.
A few days ago, when I arrived at Jiuzhai by airship, I landed here.
Go a little further, and after turning the corner, you can see the Battle Square and the second city wall, the last line of defense of the old village.
Looking at the retreat signal, Hayata pursed her lips and held the hilt of her sword tightly, seemingly unwilling to do so.
“Retreat first.”
Yamosi glanced at her and sheathed his sword, "Continuing to fight with Lao Shanlong will only affect the performance of the artillery on the city wall. Don't be controlled by emotions."
Hayata took a breath, adjusted her breath, and slowly dissipated the boiling sword energy.
“Yes, I understand.”
The upper-level hunters who put away their weapons began to evacuate. They quickly passed the slow-moving Lao Shanlong and entered the village one step ahead.
Maybe it was the failure of the previous battle, or maybe it was the scene when the first city wall collapsed that stimulated them.
The upper level hunters each went directly to rest, but instead climbed onto the city wall together.
Noticing President Fan Ti standing in the center of the wall, Xia Zuo and Yamos were stunned for a moment, and then felt that it was natural.
As the old people of the Minagarde Hunter Assembly Hall, they knew some of the president’s past.
Fanti glanced at them, and then continued to stare at the end of the decisive battle square, where the sound of heavy footsteps came from.
"What's up."
Xia Zuo and the others have long been accustomed to the president's cold attitude and straightforward language style. After nodding to Isabella beside him, he began to report:
“Laoshanlong’s right hind leg was seriously injured, but its bones are harder than expected, and high-density dragon-killing carbon can’t help. You can consider attacking the right leg when it stands up, which may have a miraculous effect.
Fanti turned his head and listened carefully.
Most of this information has already been reported to her, but there are also many key contents that she does not know yet.
Gordon and the others greeted Isabella respectfully.
This person is slightly older than Miles, has also retired, and is an "old-timer" in every sense of the word.
Although he has never been promoted to a high position, the experience he has accumulated over the past decades is not comparable to that of ordinary hunters. He is a highly respected presence in the Mi City Assembly Hall, and he has experience in fighting off super-giant ancient dragon-level monsters.
Hence, he was invited out of the mountain early and appointed as the commander of this part of the battle.
Gordon, who had stayed at the Minagard Assembly Hall for a long time, naturally knew her, but this was the first time he saw her fully armed.
This made Gordon feel curious, "Grandma Isabella, it turns out you are also a great swordsman?"
The corners of Isabella's wrinkled eyes twitched fiercely, and she wanted to teach Gordon a lesson, but the distant footsteps reminded her that now was not the time.
He had no choice but to say angrily: "What are you doing here? You're in the way. Go eat and rest!"
Beside, after listening to Xia Zuo's report, the president lady first called two people, passed a few instructions, and then looked at the upper-level hunters.
"I know you are tired, but I need half of you to stay with us to guard the wall tonight."
“President Fanti?!” Isabella turned her head suddenly and looked at Madam President.
She was not sure what the latter's intention was in raising this point at this time.
Ms. President’s tone was calm, but she spoke very quickly, “I know that high-level hunters can’t play a big role in the battle to defend the city, but I’m not leaving you here to carry cannonballs.
A high-ranking hunter is a symbol of strength. I hope someone can make some dangerous 'heroic' actions at the right time to boost morale. "
“Heroic move?!” Ted and Heineye answered in unison, their eyes shining.
As for the "dangerous" prefix, they obviously selectively ignored it.
“For example, when Lao Shanlong stood up and climbed up the city wall, he jumped on Lao Shanlong and used weapons to repel him, something like this.” Madam President continued.
A few people couldn't help but look at the axe-slayer Chip. This guy had been doing this for a while at the first city wall this morning.
Sure enough, this bold middle-aged man stood up first and said, "Count me in!"
“I’m coming too!”
“There is also me!”
Ted and Heineye shouted in unison again.
Xia Zuo dismissed them, looked directly at the president Fan Ti and said: "I understand what you mean, this method is indeed useful when fighting hard for a long time and the momentum is low.
Me, Yamos, and Chip, please stay. We are more experienced and have more means of self-protection. Feidi also stays. His flute should be effective. "
“I’ll stay too.” Evelin took the initiative: “My weapons are light and I can provide support and first aid at critical moments.”
"Yeah, that's okay." Xia Zuo nodded his chin at her.
Gordon was stunned. The list of people left to guard the city wall was basically arranged from top to bottom according to age.
"That's it." Madam President agreed to Xia Zuo's arrangement.
Seeing that Gordon Tedder and the others still had something to say, the president lady said coldly: "Now is not the time to argue, and I will not use you just because you are younger.
There are no people who are still in the village, old or young, and there is no difference in hunter level. Including me, they are all combatants.
Go to rest immediately and replace them at sunrise tomorrow morning. Then don't blame me for using you too hard. "
The sound of heavy footsteps became closer and closer, and became clearer and clearer.
The dark red giant shadow walked out of that corner.
Gordon and the others exchanged glances, turned around silently, and prepared to leave.
Xia Zuo stopped them at this moment. He gave a rare smile and said, "You are old and your spirits are a little weak. You have vitality drinks and forced medicines with you. Please keep them with us."
(End of this chapter)