810 On The Precipice of Death (1/2)
Translated by XephiZ
Edited by Aelryinth
Ai Jiangtu climbed to his feet with his face covered in dust. His body was covered with bruises, and even his clothes were torn and tattered.
At the back of his waist was a large contusion. It seemed like the impact had caught him in the back as he was blinking away. It was impressive that he could still stand in his condition.
”Don't move, your hip is fractured,” said Nan Rongni when she learned Ai Jiangtu's condition from the Healing Spirit.
Ai Jiangtu let out a deep breath. It was full of dust. ”Are the others alright?” he asked.
He was the only person that could take on a Commander-level creature on the team. Without him, the others would be in great danger.
”Don't worry, they all have their own specialties, since they were handpicked to represent the national team. They can't defeat the two Blue Valley Ferocious Beasts, but they shouldn't have any problem protecting themselves,” Nan Rongni assured him.
Ai Jiangtu did not force himself after hearing the words. He patiently waited as his wounds were being treated.
The densely-packed buildings and streets in the East Maritime Fortress indeed provided Magicians with lots of cover. The Blue Valley Ferocious Beasts were huge, and so were constantly blocked by the sturdy buildings. Once their targets escaped into the buildings, it was difficult for them to chase any further.
It was like two ferocious lions chasing after a nest of mice. The buildings were like tall mounds in their eyes. They could easily raze them to the ground, but the Magicians were able to move nimbly between them. They would show up in front of or behind the creatures as they wished, or vanish completely. It was troublesome to hunt them down!
The efficient layout of the buildings and the streets in the East Maritime Fortress was being put on full display!
On top of that, the reason why the streets and buildings looked relatively new... was because they were destroyed regularly...
The destroyed buildings were rebuilt fairly quickly. The professional builders were Magicians with the Earth Element. They could rebuild the modular, square-shaped buildings in no time!
The Blue Valley Ferocious Beasts vented their frustration at not being able to kill Ai Jiangtu and losing track of him on the buildings nearby. The thirty-meter structures were smashed into debris across the place, and their remains tossed around wildly. The pillar that took the team by surprise was obviously their doing.
”Where is everyone?” Nanyu asked the members that were split over their communication device.
”We've reached the shelter,” replied Zhao Manyan promptly.
”Asshole!” cursed Jiang Yu.
”Was anyone left alone?” asked Nanyu.
”I am,” Jiang Shaoxu's voice came in.
”Hey hey, aren't I right beside you!?” said Zu Jiming.
”A useless man like you doesn't count!” said Jiang Shaoxu.
”What do you mean? Fine, take the left, and I'll head right. Do you think I have the time to look after a short-legged woman like you?” Zu Jiming started arguing with Jiang Shaoxu.
Thud thud thud!
”What's that sound?”
”Crap, they are heading toward us!”