Chapter 707 - 651: Hes here, at last (1/2)

Shu Ru and co did not have enough time to debate and come to a decision. The fight between the three dwarves and the young monks was heating up and if they don't use this opportunity to launch an ambush, another team surely will.

”Our targets are the dwarves so let us not unnecessarily fight the Buddha team. We must execute this swiftly then leave or else we'll become their primary target.”

Ardor voiced his thoughts while grabbing his sword, ready to engage. Cristina, Ho Qing, and Bora all did the same while Rosea and Shu Ru opted to remain at the back in case other participants decide to do something.

”Bora, can you hit the dwarf with the number over his head?”

”Definitely.”

”Then, on my mark, you shoot.”

Ardor raised his hand, his eyes fixated on the Dodir, the dwarf wielding two one-handed black axes. He was simultaneously battling two monks, his Godspirit manifesting itself above his head and unleashing roars that split the ground and periodically protected him.

”Ready…”

Two bald young monks attack from the left and right of Dodir, their wooden staffs sweeping horizontally. The short and bearded Dodir spun around, unleashing a burst of black aura.

”Shoot!”

When Ardor dropped his hand, signaling his friend, Bora, who had ample time to prepare, shot an arrow fully made of silver material. The strings of the greatbow shook intensely just as the projectile was shot.

The arrow traveled at a high-velocity, emitting no sound whatsoever and, in just a breath, it hit its target, going through Dodir's shoulder and blowing him dozens of meters away.

Right at the same time, both Cristina and Ardor showed themselves. The former leaping high-up in the air then, with her spear pointed downwards, descended on the injured dwarf like a dragon. As for Ardor, he wasn't as flashy as his teammate, but he was definitely faster.

He moved with a commendable speed, his figure blurring like a phantom. A well-condensed arc of sword essence shot from his sword, hitting Gradir, the mace-wielding dwarf.

Upon seeing his companion get ambushed, Gradir leapt away from the monks, wanting to provide assistance, however, he was blocked by Ardor. Just like Dodir, Gradir invoked his Godspirit, which actually was a gigantic crimson warhorn that released a deep, whale-like sound.

The dwarf and Ardor clashed with each other, causing violent shockwaves and even pushing the swamp waters away.

Last but not least, Ho Qing rose into the air, a phoenix cry echoed before a wave of flames hit the Buddha team and Dodir. Without any hesitation, the red-haired youth rushed at the fallen dwarf and touched the number above his head, making it instantly change owners.

However, though the acquisition of the number was smooth, the battle was far from over. Sandir, the hidden bow-wielding dwarf shoots a rain of arrows, aimed at none but Ho Qing, though before they could hit him, a wall of crystalline pink ice surged from the ground.

The wall blocked some of the arrows but was eventually destroyed, not by Sandir's arrows but a large illusory golden silhouette.

One of the monks, a youth with green eyes, showed his Godspirit and attacked Ho Qing. The Godspirit had eight golden arms and was sitting cross-legged like Buddha. Its hand moved at a speed that none of the people participating could fathom.

Apart from the first hit, which was blocked by Rosea's ice, Ho Qing wasn't able to block the rest, his body was crushed under the mountainous force of the golden palms.

He was all-bloody and clearly not fit to fight anymore so the green-eyed bald monk stopped his bombardment and, with one step, appeared next to Ho Qing.

Just as he was about to touch the number '7', there was an abrupt explosion that filled his vision with orange flames. A flaming fist struck the monk's chest, sending him flying like a kite, leaving a trail of blood behind.

*****

”Too careless.”

Although, from anyone's point of view, the ambush of the MoonStar team was successful. Arthur wasn't pleased with his disciples cooperations. They seem to be doing well and helping each other but it still isn't enough, at least not for him.