Gordon had never felt such a strong sense of powerlessness.
The moment Lao Shanlong fell, the confidence that surged in everyone's hearts could 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.
Not to mention it was broken, not even an obvious crack appeared.
It is obvious that nearly half of the flesh and blood in the ankle area has been "bitten" 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 where the bones were exposed 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."
Activating the ghost transformation many times made Xia Zuo's steps become a little heavy. He was no longer young. "The dragon-killing carbon can only explode the flesh and blood of the old mountain dragon, 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 was spreading, but the attacks from the upper-level hunters never stopped.
Their ideas, or purposes, are very clear.
Since there is no way to completely blow Lao Shanlong to his knees through blasting.
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 and see how much blood you can bleed!
"call out!"
A green flare went up, signaling retreat.
Only then did Gordon notice that they were approaching a corner.
When I took an airship to Jiuzhai a few days ago, I landed here.
Walk 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.
Seeing the retreat signal, Hayata pursed her lips and clenched the hilt of her sword, seemingly unwilling to do so.
"Retreat first."
Yamos 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 breathed lightly, 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 it was natural.
As the elders of the Minagarde Hunter Assembly Hall, they knew some of the president's past.
Fan Ti glanced at them, and then continued to stare at the corner at the end of the decisive battle square where the sound of heavy footsteps could be heard.
"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 is seriously injured, but its bone hardness exceeds expectations, 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.
In addition, there are relatively deep wounds on the chest, side of the neck, and middle of the back. Restraint bullets can be effective, and artillery salvos should also be effective. "
Fanti turned her 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.
Therefore, 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 Minagarde 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 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 hunters.
"I know you are tired, but I need half of you to stay with us to guard the city wall tonight."
"President Fan Ti?!" Isabella turned her head suddenly and looked at Madam President.
She couldn't be sure what the latter's intention was in raising this point at this time.
The 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-level hunter is a symbol of strength. I hope someone can make some dangerous 'heroic' moves at the right time to boost morale. "
"Heroic move?!" Ted and Heineye answered in unison with 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.
Several people couldn't help but look at Axeman Kip. This guy had just done 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!"
"And this uncle!"
Ted and Heineye shouted in unison again.
Xia Zuo dismissed them, looked directly at Guild 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.
Let me, Yamos, and Chip 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 too." Xia Zuo nodded his chin at her.
Gordon was speechless. 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.
The people who are still in the village at this moment are not old or young, and there is no difference in hunter level. All of them, including me, are combatants.
Now go and rest immediately, and replace them at sunrise tomorrow morning. Then don't blame me for using you too hard. "
"Boom"
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 time. He gave a rare smile and said, "I'm old and a little weak. You have vitality drinks and force-taking drugs with you. Please keep them with us."
(End of chapter)
