268: Decapitation strike!

The human squad, while maintaining a solid defense, once again revealed their sharp counterattacking fangs.

The Protoss Commander's energy fluctuations became violently erratic, clearly indicating extreme rage. He stared intently at the bedrock-like defensive line at the cave entrance, and the human Sword Immortal behind it who was causing him immense trouble, his icy killing intent almost solidifying.

He knew that a direct assault on this cave entrance would come at a very high cost, but with the life source fruit stolen and his subordinates continuously slain, this enmity was irreconcilable.

Just as he seemed about to order an all-out assault regardless of the cost, another unexpected event occurred.

From the distant sky, a series of loud and penetrating eagle cries echoed, accompanied by a scorching and violent aura that rapidly approached from afar!

Another powerful force had been drawn to the battle here.

The loud eagle cries, carrying a scorching and violent aura, instantly drew the attention of all beings on the battlefield. Even the murderous Protoss Commander and the writhing Void Predators involuntarily slowed their attacks, looking warily in the direction of the sound.

In the distance, beneath the dark red sky, a fiery cloud was sweeping in at an astonishing speed.

As they drew closer, everyone could see that it was not a real cloud, but dozens of creatures resembling giant eagles, with wingspans exceeding five meters, covered entirely in fiery red feathers. Their sharp talons burned with flames, sparks flew from their opening and closing beaks, and their pupils were pure gold, filled with arrogance and aggression.

[Fire Harpy - Level 57/58 - Fire/Flying Type]

Leading them was an exceptionally large Harpy, with a touch of dark gold on the edges of its wings, and its aura was significantly stronger than the other Harpies. Its sharp gaze swept over the two confronting sides below, finally settling on the Protoss Commander, who was floating in mid-air with the most conspicuous energy fluctuations, letting out a long, provocative cry.

"It's the Flame Harpies! They are violent and highly aggressive, especially fond of hunting powerful energy beings," Xu Bai quickly shared the information in the team channel. "It seems they were attracted by the Protoss Commander and the intense energy collisions just now."

The situation instantly became delicate.

The human squad held their ground in the cave, ready for battle.

The Star Spirit Race and Void Predators joined forces, intent on revenge.

The newly appeared Fire Harpy tribe watched with covetous eyes.

Three factions formed a fragile balance in this narrow valley.

The Protoss Commander's icy thoughts swept over the Fire Harpy tribe, then looked at the human defense line, which resembled a hedgehog below. He was clearly quickly weighing the pros and cons; continuing to assault the humans would likely allow these feathered beasts to benefit from their conflict.

And the leading Level 59 Flame Harpy Leader seemed more interested in the pure energy of the Star Spirit Race. With a flap of his wings, a scorching flame whirlwind swept towards the Protoss Commander. This was both a test and a declaration: he had set his sights on the Star Spirit Race as a "fat prey"!

"Hmph! Inferior flying creatures!" The Protoss Commander was enraged. He abandoned the humans, raised his hand, and a condensed energy beam precisely pierced through the flame whirlwind, continuing its trajectory undiminished towards the Harpy Leader. For him, these birds that suddenly intruded and tried to snatch his "prey" were also enemies.

Battle instantly erupted between the Star Spirit Race and the Flame Harpies.

Energy beams and flame storms clashed violently in the air, with explosions resounding incessantly. Protoss Warriors ascended en masse, engaging in dogfights with the diving Flame Harpies.

The Void Predators seemed somewhat bewildered; their chaotic mental attacks were ineffective against the simple-minded Flame Harpies, so they could only wave their tentacles, attempting to interfere with the approaching Harpies.

The pressure on the human squad suddenly decreased, but they still dared not relax.

"Captain, what do we do now?" Yu Yue asked, gripping his shield, looking at the chaotic battle outside the cave.

Chu Yixing's brain worked rapidly, analyzing the situation: "The opportunity for the 'clam and the snipe to fight, allowing the fisherman to profit' has come again, but this time, we are not the only fisherman." His gaze was sharp, "Their three-way melee is a good opportunity for us to expand our gains, and even... fish in troubled waters, attempting to bite off a tough bone!"

"Tough bone? Captain, are you saying..." Ji Linghan's eyes lit up, looking at the most conspicuous Protoss Commander and Flame Harpy Leader in the air.

"Exactly!" A flicker of determination flashed in Chu Yixing's eyes. "A Level 60 leader and a Level 59 elite, their tokens are invaluable, but they are now mutually restrained, giving us an opportunity."

He quickly adjusted his deployment, "The defensive line must not break! Yu Yue, Stone Startling Heaven, Aljie, the three of you will continue to guard the cave entrance, preventing stray attacks or other enemies from taking advantage; Zhou Chen, your ice magic has an additional advantage against Flame Harpies, provide long-range support, focusing on interfering with that leader."

"Ling Han, Lin Feng, Piao Jinhao, Xu Bai, and I, the the five people, will form the decapitation squad."

"Xu Bai, summon all flying units and high-level summons to cooperate with Zhou Chen, engaging the ordinary Flame Harpies and Protoss Warriors to create space for us to approach the leaders."

"Ling Han, Lin Feng, you are responsible for clearing any miscellaneous enemies that might interfere with our approach, and look for opportunities to harass the Protoss Commander from a distance."

"Piao Jinhao, conceal yourself and look for the best timing. Your target is the Flame Harpy Leader's eyes or energy core. You don't need to kill him in one blow, but you must severely wound him, preventing him from fully dealing with the Protoss Commander."

"And I," Chu Yixing gripped his green lotus immortal sword, its blade shimmering with azure-gold light, "will be responsible for finding an opportunity to deliver a critical blow, prioritizing... the Protoss Commander!"

The decapitation plan was aimed directly at the two strongest beings on the field!

"Understood!" The eyes of those named simultaneously ignited with fighting spirit. The risks were immense, but the rewards were equally astonishing.

"Move out!"

With the command given, the human squad moved again.

Zhou Chen waved his bone staff, and a Blizzard began to brew in the core area where the Star Spirit Race and Flame Harpies were fighting. Cold snowflakes and scorching flames formed a stark contrast, greatly interfering with the Harpies' flight and flame control.

Xu Bai continuously tapped his bone staff, and flying summoned units like Gargoyles and Ghostly Winged Birds shrieked as they joined the aerial melee. Although not as strong as their opponents, they successfully tied down some enemies through sheer numbers. On the ground, newly summoned Lava Behemoths roared as they charged towards the Void Predators attempting to approach the cave, countering chaos with chaos.

Ji Linghan and Lin Feng, like two unsheathed sharp blades, guarded the flanks of the decapitation squad. Lightning and sword qi precisely eliminated any Protoss Warriors or lone Harpies attempting to approach.

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