130: The Breath of the Balrog

This indicated that the Flame Demon Leader possessed intelligence far superior to ordinary beasts.

The current Leader was definitely more powerful than any leader-level beast he had encountered in the novice trial.

The intense pressure made Mo Yan feel the strain.

Bai Lingyue's pretty face was solemn as she quickly issued orders: "Archers, spread out, fire at will, and harass it!"

Her voice was cool and steady, instantly calming the Soldiers who had become restless due to the Flame Demon Leader's appearance.

"Gun Gun!" Bai Lingyue looked at the little fellow who had already taken a stance, "Block its attacks head-on and protect everyone else!"

She had absolute confidence in Gun Gun's defense; the little fellow's current defensive power was no joke.

"Gulu! Leave it to Gun Gun!"

Gun Gun's small figure showed no fear facing the colossal creature.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

One hundred Archers quickly retreated, simultaneously drawing their bows and nocking arrows. Arrows shimmering with cold light, accompanied by sharp whistling sounds, shot towards the Flame Demon Leader.

However, most of these arrows melted directly upon touching the dark red flame shield on the Flame Demon Leader's body due to the high temperature.

The few arrows that penetrated the flames only scraped a few sparks off its hard rocky skin, making clinking sounds, unable to cause any effective damage.

"Roar!"

The Flame Demon Leader grew impatient with these harassing attacks. Its lava-like giant eyes locked onto Mo Yan and Bai Lingyue.

In its view, these two were the real threats.

It raised a massive claw burning with dark red flames, with magma dripping from it, emanating terrifying heat.

"Die!"

It roared, slamming its giant claw down towards their location!

This claw strike had a vast range, encompassing several Spearmen in the front within its attack radius.

"Watch out!" Zhang Hu exclaimed, wanting to step forward, but it was already too late.

"Gun Gun!" Mo Yan growled.

Just as the giant claw was about to descend, Gun Gun arrived in time.

Bang!

It held the emerald bamboo horizontally in front of itself, taking the full force of the Flame Demon Leader's thunderous blow!

Under the immense impact, the ground beneath Gun Gun's feet instantly cracked. It was pressed down slightly but still strained to hold back the attack.

Where the emerald bamboo staff collided with the Flame Demon's giant claw, a dull, drum-like thud echoed, and sparks flew.

"Well done, Gun Gun!" Mo Yan praised inwardly, while his Frost Sword was already unsheathed.

A hint of surprise flashed in the Flame Demon Leader's eyes. It hadn't expected this seemingly harmless little one to be able to block its attack.

It grew even angrier, and its other burning giant claw followed closely, striking Gun Gun again with even more ferocious power!

Seeing this, Bai Lingyue waved her jade hand: "Bishui Art! Condense!"

A soft blue water light flew from her palm, landing on Gun Gun.

Gun Gun felt a cool, moist power surge into its body, instantly dispelling the shock from the previous blow, and its expended stamina recovered significantly.

It perked up, its short legs pushing off forcefully, and it raised the emerald bamboo staff again, meeting the Flame Demon Leader's second strike.

Bang!

Another earth-shattering roar.

Gun Gun successfully blocked again, but this time it was shaken back several meters, plowing two deep furrows in the scorched ground.

"This guy, his strength is too great!" Mo Yan's eyes were grave.

Although Gun Gun's defense was astonishing, the Flame Demon Leader's strength far surpassed Gun Gun's.

"We can't let Gun Gun keep taking hits!" Mo Yan said to Bai Lingyue, "Spiritual Moon, prepare to control it, and we'll look for an opportunity to attack its core!"

He focused on the Flame Demon's chest, where a dazzling light faintly radiated.

Its core, also its weakness!

"Understood!" Bai Lingyue responded. Her hands began to form seals rapidly, and the water-blue spiritual energy fluctuations around her intensified.

She simultaneously ordered: "Zhang Hu, Spearmen, form two squads! You lead one squad, attack from the flank, and draw its attention!"

Zhang Hu solemnly accepted the order: "Yes, Commander Bai!"

He quickly led half of the Spearmen to outflank the Flame Demon Leader.

Bai Lingyue's cool gaze turned to the remaining Spearmen: "Second squad, prepare to meet the attack with me!"

The Flame Demon Leader's two attacks had failed, and it saw these 'insects' splitting and flanking it. In the Flame Demon Leader's lava-like giant eyes, rage turned into tangible killing intent.

It no longer roared but let out a low growl. The dark red flames on its body burned even more fiercely, like rolling magma. The surrounding temperature soared again, and the air became distorted.

The cold air emanating from the Xuanbing Array was actually suppressed and retreated in the face of this violent heatwave.

It gave up on continuing to attack Gun Gun. Its giant head, burning with lava, turned towards Mo Yan.

This human was the true threat it perceived!

"Despicable insect, feel the wrath of the abyss!"

The Flame Demon Leader roared, its hoarse voice filled with endless tyranny and a desire for destruction.

At its massive chest, the area that was already brighter than other parts suddenly glowed with an extremely dazzling red light!

A destructive energy fluctuation began to gather wildly, like a storm.

"Oh no, it's going to use Flame Breath!" Mo Yan's pupils contracted sharply.

The intensity of this energy, once unleashed, could cover a large area in front of them.

"This range... there's no time to dodge!"

At this critical moment, Bai Lingyue's figure flashed, blocking in front of Mo Yan.

"You won't succeed!"

Her hands formed seals like lightning, and the water-blue spiritual energy around her burst into brilliant light, like a bright moon rising.

Pure ice-attribute energy surged out.

In the air in front of her, countless ice crystals appeared out of nowhere, rapidly condensing.

Crack! Crack!

A gigantic, crystal-clear ice shield, emanating chilling cold, formed in front of her at a visible speed!

As soon as the ice shield appeared, the surrounding temperature plummeted, forming a stark contrast to the scorching waves emanating from the Flame Demon Leader.

Mo Yan felt a little calmer seeing the ice shield Bai Lingyue had condensed.

But he knew that the Flame Demon Leader's charged attack was no small matter, and relying solely on this ice shield might not be enough!

"Gun Gun!" Mo Yan urgently shouted at the little fellow beside him.

"Quick! Behind the ice shield, use Evergreen Glazed Body to hold it back!"

"Gulu!" Hearing Mo Yan's command, Gun Gun nimbly rolled and then shot like an arrow behind the ice shield.

"Gun Gun isn't scared!" It squeaked in a childish voice, its small body facing the terrifying energy about to erupt, yet appearing extraordinarily resolute.

Immediately after, Gun Gun took a deep breath, and a soft, vibrant emerald green light emanated from within its body, rapidly enveloping its small form.

[Prompt: Your hero unit Gun Gun has used the Mythic Body Refining technique "Evergreen Glazed Body," temporarily increasing vitality by 50%, defense by 80%, reducing all damage taken by 20%, and gaining a continuous health regeneration effect!]

Under the enhancement of the Evergreen Glazed Body, Gun Gun's already formidable defense soared again!

Just as Gun Gun finished preparing, the red light in the Flame Demon Leader's chest also reached its peak!

"Die—!"

Amidst a deafening roar, a dark red torrent of flames, over two meters in diameter and containing destructive energy, erupted like a volcanic explosion from the Flame Demon Leader's mouth!

Where the torrent of flames passed, the air was scorched, making sizzling, popping sounds.

The rocks on the ground instantly melted, turning into scorching magma.

This terrifying blow was aimed directly at Mo Yan and the others!