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Chapter 287 Three-Headed Dog Demon, Decapitated Ark?
Chapter 287 The Three-Headed Dog Demon, the Decapitation Ark?
However, on this land illuminated by the azure light of the banner of the fallen heroes, the militiamen did not retreat in fear.
They gritted their teeth, their eyes were resolute, and the spears in their hands were as unbreakable as their faith.
They forcefully lifted the still-breathing lesser demons up, then with a sudden flick of their spears, slammed the screaming demons violently into the charging horde.
Under the protection of the Abyss, the demons' power was indeed greatly enhanced.
Even so, they couldn't help but feel fear when they saw their companions falling one by one.
Especially the lesser demons on the front lines, they began to realize their insignificance and powerlessness, and wanted to escape the endless killing and death.
However, fate did not give them that chance.
The horned demons behind them had already charged forward, their thick bodies, sharp horns, and astonishing brute strength becoming a nightmare for the lesser demons.
As the horned demons charged and trampled, the lesser demons screamed and were thrown to the ground, rolling in the bloody mud.
The horned demons charged toward the human defenses, their thunderous footsteps echoing as they trampled over the mangled remains of countless lesser demons. Some of the horned demons, moving too fast and slippery from the blood and entrails, lost their footing and plunged headlong into the makeshift refugee shacks on either side.
The hard wooden stakes met them mercilessly, the sound of skulls shattering echoing in the air.
Blood and brain matter splattered out, a horrifying sight.
However, more horned demons successfully charged to the spear formation set up by the humans. With a loud bang, the collision between the demons and the skeletons seemed to shake the entire battlefield. The first row of spear-wielding skeletons thrust their spears out with force, the sharp spear tips piercing deeply into the horned demons' strong flesh.
However, due to the horned demons' extraordinary power under the abyssal aura, the spears failed to kill them immediately as they had before.
Instead, the horned demons swung their thick, powerful arms and slammed them violently against the shafts of the spears.
The normally very strong bones broke one after another in the face of such terrifying force.
The skeleton soldiers wielding spears also made painful grinding sounds from their bones under the enormous impact, with their wrists either peeling white or broken.
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
The NPC warriors in the spear formation roared deafeningly.
Pale green, silver-white, and other colors of magical light began to intertwine on the battlefield, the brilliance of warriors casting their skills.
A group of elite warriors clad in metal armor quickly stepped forward to fill the gaps left by the skeleton soldiers who had lost their weapons, thus maintaining the integrity of the defensive line.
Despite the numerous injuries sustained by the horned demons, the berserk effects of the Abyss Domain and the pervasive stench of blood in the air further fueled their ferocity, making them even more insane and savage.
They roared fiercely, charging at the shelter guards with their bodies protected by solid scales, attempting to crush them with their massive size.
The next instant, the mournful cries of the horned demons rang out one after another.
Fang Zhou raised the crystal ball in his hand again, unleashing waves of death.
With a wave of his arm, waves of powerful necromantic energy surged toward the horned demons.
Under the impact of the undead energy, those enormous creatures gradually began to disintegrate, turning into piles of scattered fragments.
The crisis for the spear formation was temporarily relieved.
However, amidst the chaos, Ark discovered that the overall situation for humanity was not optimistic; in fact, it was gradually deteriorating, seemingly with no possibility of reversal.
Despite the powerful support from Ark, the necromancer, the shelter guards temporarily repelled an attack.
But looking ahead, there were still countless tiny demons, densely packed together.
They kept coming, seemingly without end.
What worries Ark even more is that some of the lesser demons have already climbed over the refugee shacks on both sides of the spear formation.
Whether these lesser demons were preparing to attack the refugees in the rear or intended to encircle the pike phalanx from behind, this was undoubtedly an extremely unfavorable trend for the human side.
Just then, the earth trembled from afar, and everyone could clearly see the approaching, imposing figure amidst the black smoke and flames.
Every step the demon took brought about violent tremors.
That unimaginably tall body was encased in sturdy and heavy metal armor, like a mobile fortress, indestructible. Under the gaze of those evil, blood-red eyes, even with the support of the azure light, the militiamen still felt terrified, and the spears in their hands became somewhat unsteady due to tension.
"Hold on! Hold on! What are you thinking? Your wives and children are right behind you!"
Lu Renjia, positioned on the right flank of the spear formation, roared loudly, trying to boost morale.
Despite this, the soldiers still felt immense pressure; their hearts raced, their palms sweated, and the enemy before them seemed like an insurmountable mountain.
Two plumes of black smoke billowed from the Butcher's nostrils, and its sinister and vicious gaze swept down over the spear formation not far away. After wave after wave of fierce attacks, the formation had shrunk considerably.
As can be seen, some militiamen had to retreat to the middle of the formation to rest due to exhaustion or serious injuries. The skeletons summoned by the Ark fought desperately to make up for the gaps.
"Almost there, just a little bit more."
The Demon of Slaughter uttered a hoarse voice.
Its cunning gaze pierced through the spear formation that was fighting desperately, and saw dozens of cavalrymen lined up neatly behind the formation.
Although the Slaughter Demon appears both brutal and savage, cunning is an inherent trait that is always rooted in the hearts of high-ranking demons.
The stationary cavalry made it uneasy, realizing that these cavalrymen might be the key to victory.
The Demon of Slaughter thought to itself that it had to mobilize that cavalry, so it once again raised its fiery red greatsword high and swung it downwards.
As this action was performed, a commotion arose from a distance.
The canine demons, who had long been unable to suppress their bloodlust, finally received the signal from the Slaughter Demon to attack.
They immediately let out a deafening roar, like clusters of dark red lightning, rushing forward, determined to tear the enemy before them to shreds.
These canine demons, with bodies comparable to robust calves, were completely naked. Their dark red skin gleamed ominously in the dim light, like steel soaked in blood, seemingly soft yet indestructible.
In fact, only those who have fought against them know that their seemingly unremarkable skin has a defensive capability that is almost comparable to chainmail made of steel!
At the very front of these canine demons ran a terrifying monster—a three-headed canine demon.
Its body was more robust than that of ordinary canine demons, as if it were a giant beast woven from shadows and fear.
Three heads stood side by side on one shoulder, each face twisted in a ferocious expression, its gaping maws revealing sharp fangs capable of crushing steel, and its blood-red eyes burning with a fanatical thirst for blood and slaughter.
With a deep and powerful roar from the three-headed dog demon, the entire pack of dogs seemed to be awakened from their slumber, their speed suddenly increasing, transforming into a black torrent that instantly broke through the makeshift shelters made of planks and rags in the refugee area. His eyes narrowed; it seemed these dogs demons intended to ambush the cavalrymen lined up for battle.
The cavalry's warhorses felt an unprecedented threat.
Their eyes widened in terror, their hooves flailing wildly as they tried to break free of the reins and escape the pursuit of death.
The cavalrymen had to exert all their strength, gripping the reins tightly with trembling hands, while encouraging each other with determined eyes, trying their best to maintain order in the ranks.
Sweat mingled with dirt and blood, streaming down their faces and dripping onto the cold ground, unnoticed by anyone.
Fang Zhou's eyes twitched. The attack by the Demon Slayer had indeed hit the cavalry's weak point.
The crowded refugee shacks acted like barricades, making it difficult for cavalry to charge through them, but they were very convenient for the dog demons.
Just as the dark red, evil monsters were about to pounce, the heavily armored knight NPC gritted his teeth, raised his left hand, and prepared to order all cavalry to dismount and fight.
These light cavalrymen were all seasoned veterans, and their fighting power was formidable when they charged on horseback.
However, after dismounting, he could only be used as an ordinary soldier, albeit with some difficulty.
After all, fighting on horseback and fighting on flat ground are two completely different things, so the combat effectiveness of these light cavalry would naturally be greatly reduced.
Ark, positioned in the formation, squinted, preparing to expend more mental energy to summon more skeletons to fill the gaps in the battle line caused by the hound demon's attack should anything go wrong.
Just then, the depths of the dense forest seemed to tremble with some unseen force, the trees swayed, and the leaves rustled.
Suddenly, more than a dozen almost indistinguishable shadows shot out from the dense forest.
Like ghosts in the night, they moved with breathtaking speed, tearing through the silent air as they rapidly approached the center of the battlefield. Fang Zhou was slightly startled, but the feedback from his Soul Vision revealed that these incredibly fast shadows were not from the Abyss Demons.
He was temporarily relieved; in this simulated battlefield, everyone was either an enemy or a friend.
Since they are not demons from the abyss, they are naturally allies.
At that moment, the six eyes on the three heads of the three-headed dog demon, flashing with bloodlust, sensed the approaching threat immediately.
It instinctively let out a deafening bark, its voice filled with warning and intimidation, attempting to frighten those who dared to challenge it.
However, before the roar could fully erupt from its throat, an even faster figure burst out from under the cover of the refugee shack, like a silver hurricane, heading straight for the heart of the three-headed dog demon.
Fangzhou then realized that the dark figure was a very rare spirit beast—a silverback giant bear.
With astonishing speed and power, it charged into the underside of the three-headed dog demon without hesitation and bit down on its massive body.
With a piercing roar, the two enormous creatures instantly became entangled, tumbling to the ground and kicking up clouds of dust, a truly awe-inspiring scene.
Although the Cerberus was much larger than the Silverback Bear, almost twice its size, it seemed somewhat outmatched in this contest of strength and skill.
The three-headed dog demon ended up suffering a great loss as a result of the struggle and tearing between a ball of silver fur and a ball of dark red monster.
Each of the three heads of the Cerberus demon possesses a powerful, iron-like bite force.
Even the finest steel armor and swords can be chewed up like wood.
Each of the three heads can choose a different target to attack.
This makes it virtually invincible on the battlefield.
However, the silverback giant bear's choice was so wise.
It bit down hard on the dog demon's neck, the only spot the dog demon couldn't reach with its powerful jaws.
This tactic rendered Cerberus's most threatening weapon useless, leaving it only able to struggle desperately, attempting to use its enormous weight and strength to shake off the Silverback Bear.
But the silverback giant bear will obviously not give up this excellent opportunity easily.
It ground its teeth and drank the three-headed dog demon's hot blood with gusto; at the same time, it kicked its limbs and its sharp claws dug deep into the three-headed dog demon's relatively soft lower abdomen, causing great damage.
Meanwhile, the other canine demons, witnessing their leader's disadvantage, roared angrily, preparing to rush to his aid. However, their own situation was equally dire.
It turned out that what rushed out of the dense forest was not only the silverback bear, but also its subordinates—those forest predators who had been forced to flee their homes due to the demon's fire attack.
These blue planet spirit beasts are not only numerous, but each one is exceptionally fierce.
Their appearance immediately distracted the other canine demons and caused them considerable trouble.
Just as Fang Zhou was having some doubts, Lu Renjia shouted to him, "Boss Fang Zhou, this should be reinforcements from the shelter!"
That silverbacked giant bear is a shapeshifting druid NPC!
Upon hearing this, Fangzhou nodded slightly, feeling relieved.
This should be an elite NPC similar to the punishing ranger Li Guang and that middle-aged warrior.
This certainly aligns with his conjecture, given the formidable strength of the Demon Chapters in battles of Abyss difficulty, and the lack of fortifications available in the Sanctuary.
It would be an almost impossible task for a team of only three trainees participating in the trial to survive.
Now, with the help of these elite NPC reinforcements, ordinary students finally have a glimmer of hope. For a moment, all that could be heard from between the refugee shacks on both sides were the roars and cries of the dog demon.
The silverback bears that fought them were as silent as a group of shadows, only letting out a low growl when they were injured.
The three-headed dog let out an exceptionally loud roar, finally throwing off the shapeshifting druid NPC who had transformed into a silverback bear.