It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

Just when everyone was scowling, Bai Lin proposed a proposal that they had never considered. Andel immediately shook her head, "It's too dangerous. We have to consider the possibility of accidents."

Bai Lin ignored Andel's suggestion. She was well aware of the danger. She turned to Grayer and asked, "Your arrows should be able to cause damage to them, right?"

Grayer nodded. "Of course. The purple venomous monitor lizard's dark yellow eyes, which don't match its skin at all, are easy to hit. As long as the conditions are right, I can even kill it with one strike."

Bai Lin shrugged. "Then what's there to be afraid of? We can just face the battle head-on. With our head-on strength, this kind of beast group is no problem at all. Don't you think so, Fei'er?"

The focus of the issue immediately shifted to Fei'er. Bai Lin knew very well that she had barely revealed her true strength and remained an unfathomable existence. Whether it was during their encounter with Bai Lin or today's adventure, it was just the tip of the iceberg.

Fei'er was stunned for a moment, then nodded slightly. Aside from Andel, who wore armor for ease of movement, she was the only one not wearing armor, a testament to her composure as a magician. And Bai Lin herself, needless to say, as a knight, she had every confidence in protecting her teammates.

"Well, let's plan our tactics... First, on Aundair's side, let's use up as many acrobatics as we can. You must have brought plenty of phosphorus powder and the like, as rioting is essential."

Bai Lin pointed at Nowen and said, "Then, the core of our survival is naturally the priest. I will be responsible for the duties of the guard. If there is long-range firepower, I alone will be enough. Nowen himself is also capable of combat."

"Andel, focus on providing support. I'm afraid your sword won't be able to penetrate the defense for a sneak attack, so make your own decision. As for Fei'er, just do your best."

Nowen asked doubtfully, "Is this really okay? There are more than a dozen of them. Even if we use bows and arrows, we can only take down one or two at most. Wouldn't it be too difficult to let the captain and Fei'er deal with the rest?"

Bai Lin smiled slightly. Of course, she had already thought of a solution for this problem.

"Of course, we'll have to put some effort into arranging our positions. Grayer will provide long-range support at the maximum range. If you're trapped, we'll lead Aundair to support you. As for the frontal battlefield, they definitely can't outrun me."

"But I can't run away..." Nowen just said this, and met Bai Lin's subtle eyes. He seemed to understand something. Bai Lin nodded slightly and said meaningfully,

"If you're a man, it's probably been a few years since someone carried you around, right?"

Norwen swallowed his saliva and smiled awkwardly, but didn't raise any more questions. Seeing that no one objected to the battle, Bai Lin gave the order, "Then everyone, rest here immediately and wait for Andel to return from setting the trap!"

After a while, Bai Lin, Fei'er and Nuo Wen from the team had already approached the deep forest where a big battle was about to break out.

Seeing the Purple Venomous Monitor Lizard in person was a completely different experience than what had been described. It looked even larger than expected, and saliva of an unknown color dripped from the corners of its mouth, its toxin. Its body was dark purple, but its claws were tinged with red. Simply breathing through the forest corroded and scorched vast tracts of grass.

Watching the giant sniff the air, Bai Lin sensed it was coming. His heart pounded, his adrenaline surging, the battle imminent.

The signal to start a war is naturally...

Grayer's bow and arrow shooting!

A sharp aura descended from above. It seemed Grayer had chosen a tree as his high point. Just as he'd said, given the right conditions, he could even kill with one strike. And he had indeed done so. The arrow lodged fiercely in the monitor lizard's head, blood splattering onto the surrounding trees. It screamed in pain, ramming its massive body against the tree before collapsing to the ground, completely consumed.

Its companions also heard what was happening immediately. A large amount of restlessness came from the depths of the forest. Nowen didn't hesitate and placed his hands on Bai Lin's shoulders. Unlike Katie, Bai Lin still had to free his hands to lift his legs, but his weapons were already equipped.

Without hesitation, Bai Lin turned and began to retreat, while Fei'er followed, preparing a spell. Waves like flowing water reverberated through the forest, stirring the earth and sky as if connecting them into one. The same was true of the trees growing within them; the mere prelude to the spell had already had a disruptive effect.

The beasts' footsteps echoed, and one could even hear their bites as they approached, chasing. But this didn't affect the magician's composure in the slightest. Her spell gradually took shape, and an indigo light gradually blossomed from her hands.

And after the chant, the moment the indigo ball of light with a dangerous aura escaped from Fei'er's hand, the fluctuations stopped.

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The blue ball of light, from its rhythmic agitation, gradually became tranquil. It traced a perfect crescent-shaped curve through the air, seemingly hurtling off into the distance before gracefully descending. Not a single air current resonated with it, and naturally, not a single sound was heard. Like a perfectly round drop of water, it landed unnoticeably and steadily on the nose of a pursuing purple venomous monitor lizard.

Instantly, a cacophony of noise, like millions of sentences being piped into your ears simultaneously, resounded from that point of contact. A deluge of disturbing pheromones emanated from that point of contact. Bai Lin hurriedly grasped a tree and glanced back to regain his composure.

The ball of light gradually took on the shape of a swirling, swirling air. It instantly expanded, spreading its blue ripples throughout the air. Like a force from another dimension, it completely devoured the ferocious purple venomous giant lizard, completely devouring it. Even the traces of blood that had drifted out vanished in an instant.

In just a moment, the giant lizard disappeared completely, leaving only the ball of light touching the ground. The earth shook and trembled, and Bai Lin remembered that he should continue running.

As she turned around and took another step, she heard the sound of trees falling behind her. Fei'er's spell hadn't ended yet, and the ripples in the air weren't just beautiful.

In the ocean, there are often "front waves" and "back waves," referring to the waves that arrive first and second, one after the other. The back waves often overshadow the front waves, creating larger waves. But what happens when these infinite waves are superimposed and then released?

The answer, naturally, was the unimaginable force of the tide. Not only were the trees behind him broken into pieces, but even the ground was dented, as if eroded by a massive wave. However, the purple venomous monitor lizards weren't seriously injured. Many of them were blown away, and a few had their forelimbs damaged, preventing them from moving quickly. They were all hit by the spells, to varying degrees.

After their camp was completely dispersed, it not only meant that the pressure on the front battlefield was relieved, but it was also time for the assassins in the team to play a role.

Suddenly, flames lit up from various locations, emitting thick smoke and a foul black stench. Bai Lin coughed as she and Fei'er ran away. They assumed they were using the fire to smoke out wild animals; it didn't smell very good. They hadn't taken a few steps when Bai Lin sensed a strong murderous intent behind her. She spun around, raising her shield along with Norven's legs. A large ball of purple venom erupted.

Bai Lin perfectly blocked what looked like the saliva of a purple venomous giant lizard, but a tiny bit of it accidentally splashed onto Nuo Wen's thigh, causing him to quickly chant a spell to dispel it. Even with just that little bit of contact, that brief touch, the toxin had already reached his nerves, threatening to completely consume his body. Fortunately, he was well-trained and dealt with it quickly.

Bai Lin frowned. "Is this poison so extreme? Fei'er, try to hold back and kill these beasts as much as possible. Can you do it?"

"Easy." Fei'er dropped those two words and walked calmly forward. Her back looked incredibly tall and reliable. Bai Lin also put Nuo Wen down with peace of mind and set up her weapon.

"Although I'm a knight, my ability to support my teammates from a distance is much better than my melee skills. So I'll move back and forth between you and the front battlefield according to the number of giant lizards. If you're attacked while I'm away, you must scream for help immediately. Do you understand?"

Bai Lin stood beside Nuo Wen and said this to him. Nuo Wen nodded, "Don't worry, I can also do some close combat. With the captain's speed that is even faster than a monster, I think it will be relatively easy to wait for you to come to support him."

"What's the use of the word 'more monstrous than a monster'? Just think of it as a compliment. Take care, Pastor."

Bai Lin shook his hands and also stepped towards the battlefield. Now that the battlefield was divided by Andel using props, now was the best time to reduce the number of enemies.

The forest's branches and leaves were simply too numerous to see. But if one went a little further, a small, flattened plain appeared to be significantly more spacious. Bai Lin spotted Fei'er about to be attacked, leaping forward with a single leap, using his shield to easily block the giant lizard's front claws. Then, he plunged his freehand blade into its underbelly.

The monitor lizard, already opening its mouth to bite, immediately began shaking violently, its body trembling wildly. Venom shot wildly into the air, but Bai Lin cleverly blocked it with his shield. Those venomous spurts, hurled into the distance in impotent rage, also failed to hit anything. After creating a small wound, Bai Lin steadied himself, then exerted a sudden force, pushing the monitor lizard away.

The other giant lizard beside her was about to rush towards Bai Lin to bite her, but Fei'er immediately blew out the wind and frost spell she had prepared to intercept and pull it back. They immediately entered a state of tacit understanding and cooperation.

Bai Lin gave Fei'er beside him a thumbs-up, then sheathed his sword onto his shield. He leaped high with two quick steps, taking advantage of the helpless reptile, which lay face-down on all sides. A flash of fire, blood splattered the ground, and Bai Lin immediately stepped back to absorb the force and turned, ready to support Fei'er.

Fei'er had just used her spell to inflict another wound on the monitor lizard's forelimbs, then began to retreat at a rapid speed, preparing to cast more spells. She looked like she needed help. Was she still not good at close combat? Just as Bai Lin was about to step forward to support her, another arrow from a distance pierced the monitor lizard's eye, dealing it a fatal blow.

It seems Grayer, the archer, made the right move. Bai Lin nodded with satisfaction and moved closer to Fei'er. There were two more giant lizards standing in the distance, but Bai Lin knew full well that with only two now, there was no telling how many more would appear in the next second. They needed to make a quick decision.

"Fei'er, if you don't want to use a knife, I'll lead the charge while you provide spell support from behind. It's too dangerous to fight without protective gear."

Fei'er glanced at Bai Lin, barely able to see Bai Lin's serious eyes through the gap. She nodded slightly and retreated behind Bai Lin.

To be honest, it would be difficult for a single person to stop two giant beasts attacking simultaneously. However, considering Bai Lin's strength, speed, and fighting spirit, she could no longer be called a simple human. As Nowen said, she was...

Even more weird than a monster.

Chapter 213: One Man Stands Firm

Attacking from both sides, the two giant lizards pounced fiercely at Bai Lin, a strong, sour smell wafting from their open mouths. They were the dominant species in this area; how could they have ever been toyed with by humans to such an extent? So, after being attacked, these two beasts, who had only injured their front paws, erupted in rage.

They were well aware that the human in front of them was quite powerful, so they did not dare to hold back and immediately exerted their full strength. Compared to them, the short and thick forelimbs were long enough for humans to use as weapons. As for speed and strength, although they had the experience of other companions, they were still...

The situation was completely different when the two attacked together. With primitive ferocity and the bloody excitement of a cold-blooded animal upon finding its prey, the attack merged with the pressure and rushed towards Bai Lin.

However, this pressure was meaningless to Bai Lin. She smiled contemptuously and used her old tricks. Two against one, so what if I do this?

With a big leap to the left and back, Bai Lin instantly escaped the siege. The giant lizard on the left naturally continued to pursue, while the one on the other side was completely separated, it was stuck between its companions and Bai Lin, and had to take a detour.

Is it a big deal? Bai Lin instantly stepped forward, lowering her center of gravity, cooling her leg muscles while conserving energy for her next burst. She thrust her shield forward, striking the creature on one of its attacking front paws. Then, with a flick of her shield, she deflected the other paw.

The shield on his left side grazes the sword. Flames flicker as the shield slides, and the long sword takes shape. The lizard's instinct prompts it to retreat in fear, but it's too late.

It's a beast after all, and I'm still the winner in terms of distance control. Bai Lin thought to himself, his left hand dropped due to the weight, and his right hand grasped the hilt of the knife, with the tip of the knife pointing downwards. Bai Lin pressed forward, and at the same time relaxed his shoulder muscles, pointed the blade upwards, and chopped it towards its chin. It was a perfect turn of the blade and a perfect hit on the bull's eye.

The monitor lizard fell to the ground, protecting its forelimbs. A small amount of blood splattered on Bai Lin, but she didn't care at all. Her attack was enough to split the monitor lizard's shell. The monitor lizard, which had suffered severe facial damage, howled in pain, but it couldn't even turn quickly with its front paws.

Because of this, in its utter fear, it had chosen to flee, but even the remaining energy to do so had completely vanished. Another giant lizard had already arrived at the front line, but it was already too late. Bai Lin had compressed all her actions into the shortest possible time. By this time, she had already leaped high onto the giant lizard's back, unleashing her full strength.

With a fierce slash, a force that threatened to rip the very earth erupted from Bai Lin's body. A momentary roar was followed by the sound of flesh and bone snapping. The hardest part of the carapace on the back was shattered by Bai Lin's single blow, and then the muscles and bones were completely torn apart.

The scattered flesh and blood on the ground reeked of burnt flesh, its irregular cross-sections the result of the explosions caused by the flames in Bai Lin's hands. After terminating the other person in the bloody spray, she couldn't help but feel a slight pang of regret, giving her muscles, which had been exerting all their strength, a moment to relax.

At this moment, the other beast behind her also became restless. Just as Bai Lin was about to turn around, two dark blue curves streaked across the sky like shooting stars, leaving behind a graceful arc. This light landed perfectly and gracefully on the monitor lizard's already injured forelimb, causing secondary damage and smashing its forelimb to the ground.

Bai Lin frowned and turned away. The blue light still trembled in the beast's claws, forcing it to stare at Bai Lin and spit venom at him. Not willing to be outdone, Bai Lin ran forward to dodge the attack, stabbing the beast's jaw with the blade, which had returned to its original form.

The monitor lizard suddenly howled and became agitated. It suddenly raised its front paws for a moment and bit its face, but was suddenly hit by Bai Lin's shield. It would never understand why this human suddenly jumped in front of it.

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"The true essence of martial arts is beyond the comprehension of a bunch of mindless beasts like you." Bai Lin even had enough time to utter a boastful remark before another arrow struck the monitor lizard. Before the monitor lizard shuddered and collapsed, Bai Lin calmly plucked the blade from its jaw. She quickly leaped back, witnessing the fall of yet another ferocious beast.

"Okay, I think I can take a breath now." Despite this, apart from the slight soreness in his muscles, Bai Lin did not feel overly tired. Fei'er also nodded thoughtfully and looked towards the deep forest in the distance.

The plain she had cleared was still very vast. Bai Lin walked out from the corpses and stood beside Fei'er. Fei'er didn't mind the blood on Bai Lin's body at all. She just stood there and said,

"You are very strong."

"As for me, I'm okay." Bai Lin said modestly, "I'm not very good at taking risks."

If there were an underground arena in Camelan where magic was prohibited and bare-handed 1v1 fighting was allowed, it would definitely be Bai Lin's paradise. But for now, it seemed that the only way to go was to take the risk. After all, this mission was assigned to her by Sora, and Sora would definitely not choose a muddy and rugged path to torture her.

Fei'er didn't say much. She said softly, "Have you ever considered..."

"What are you considering?" Bai Lin asked.

"Forget it, just pretend I didn't say anything." Fei'er shook her head, and then another group of monitor lizards immediately appeared in her sight. They passed through the grass, grinning and seemed to have many various scars on their faces. Perhaps Andel had made a great contribution to this.

It's really annoying, these guys, although I just dealt with them very steadily, but Bai Lin is not a battle maniac after all, so of course he wants to rest for a while. Bai Lin lowered the blade on his shoulder and prepared to fight.

"It's the same as always, I'll charge and you support!"

Bai Lin, having made tactical arrangements, was fully prepared, waiting for a suitable distance. Just then, a large, translucent, eggshell-like sphere of light flew over Bai Lin's head, shedding some light. She instantly felt the warm sun bathing her, making her less tired and full of energy.

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Chapter 214 The Battle Ends

"Nowen is quite knowledgeable, isn't he?" Bai Lin secretly admired him, but then he noticed Fei'er pulling her weapon from between her boots. It was a pair of ordinary, slightly curved short swords, their transparent blades absorbing the surrounding light, making it difficult to see clearly. Fei'er held the hilt in her hand, seemingly without a guard.

As the twin swords emerged, the aura emanating from Fei'er's body seemed to cast a thick layer of fog over her already enigmatic figure. There was no sense of danger, no killing intent. If not for Bai Lin's divine power and meticulous observation, he wouldn't have been able to tell she had wielded a weapon. Even her very presence gradually faded.

"Let's go together." Fei'er uttered these three words briefly, her tone unusually powerful. Bai Lin said nothing more, but with a pleased smile, he charged forward with his new magician teammate.

Honestly, although Fei'er also cooperated with her in close combat, her method of magic support was somewhat different from Katie's. If it were Katie, she would have cast magic support after Bai Lin turned around to take the second giant lizard's attack, thus creating a more secure opportunity for Bai Lin.

Fei'er's support interrupted Bai Lin's original action. Although there was nothing wrong with it, it was still a little strange. After all, people still need to get used to each other.

First to appear was Bai Lin's fire. The enemy numbered three, and she wanted to immediately reduce their combat power and eliminate as many uncertainties as possible. With a flash of flame, she struck the enemy with an unreserved horizontal strike.

Two attacked head-on, while one flanked Bai Lin. Bai Lin pulled with a powerful hand, using fire to push back the flanking enemy, while simultaneously landing a perfect strike on the frontal opponent. Then, in the gap between these attacks, he took a deep breath and activated his circle.

When she reappeared, she had already quietly moved closer to Fei'er. When a weapon is shorter than the opponent's, sacrificing your own length is completely harmless. Even if you hold a long sword to someone's face, it only limits the attack range of both the enemy and yourself.

This was Bai Lin's approach. She swung her sword from the side of the giant lizard, instantly shifting her center of gravity forward and unleashing a frenzy of attacks. The immense force easily broke the giant lizard's already unstable center of gravity, and the relentless, heavy blows from its flanks tore its carcass apart. It tumbled backward, and Bai Lin gently retracted her depleted sword, lowering her shoulders and preparing to meet the foe from the side.

At the same moment, a moonlit light erupted from Fei'er's side. Bai Lin felt a chill like thorns on his back, followed by the sound of flesh and blood being torn apart. In that brief moment, Bai Lin sensed the death of the enemy behind him. At the same time, Fei'er crossed her swords and appeared beside Bai Lin.

It was truly terrifying. Bai Lin couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. If she hadn't been so sensitive to murderous intent, she might have turned around to defend herself against Fei'er's attack. The jumbled cracks on the ground seemed to be caused by Fei'er, but there was no fierce aura surging around her. If Bai Lin were to describe it...

Fei'er, like a corpse, was incapable of detecting any changes in her, whether emotionally or physically, no matter how she fought. Only when her attack was launched and approached her body could it be discovered.

Bai Lin, with his shoulders hunched for a long time, waited for the other monster to approach, its fangs bared and claws bared. But Fei'er was more aggressive. She glanced at Bai Lin lightly and fell into the distance. Her crossed swords instantly unfolded, and both swords burst into red flames at the same time.

Flames burst forth, violently and relentlessly slashing from the blade's tip, striking the gaping monitor lizard's face. Immediately afterwards, its jaws fell away, and a large amount of blood mixed with venom flowed out.

Is this... my flame? No, it looks weaker. Bai Lin judged the attack this way. She also leaped forward, blocking the venom of the giant lizard that was still alive, and at the same time plunged her blade into its head, ending its life. Then she turned sideways and slashed twice with her shield, both of which hit the giant lizard's body fiercely. Fei'er, who was wielding two swords, leaped away from the battlefield, holding the blades in her backhand, leaving the stage to Bai Lin.

Bai Lin conserved his energy, switched to a regular sword, and delivered a relentless kick to the giant lizard's underbelly. A dull thud echoed, and the giant lizard stumbled and fell to the side. Fei'er, after chanting for a moment, stabbed out with another sword strike, finishing off the giant lizard.

Fei'er swung the sword and put it back into her leather boots. Bai Lin took a deep breath, swung the knife, and walked towards the bushes from where he had come originally. Fei'er followed him.

"You are very strong. I feel more at ease with you on this mission." Bai Lin did not hesitate to praise Fei'er, and Fei'er replied,

"Ah, you too."

A total of five bodies, both of them escaped unscathed. While the support of teammates was undoubtedly important, Bai Lin was even more delighted by Fei'er's strength. When she and Katie were working together, it was precisely because of Katie's immense strength that she felt comfortable enough to act alone, leveraging her ability to resurrect after death. Now, with Fei'er as a powerful core member of the team, she was naturally overjoyed.

The following beasts were also dealt with in the same way. Andel followed and took the life of a giant lizard. Everyone naturally gathered together quickly and rested in the deep forest.

"It's almost noon...why not have lunch early?"

Norman, who had mostly been idle, suggested this while looking at his teammates, who were sprawled and reclining. He tried to conserve his mana, not fully restoring his teammates immediately after the battle. As a priest, mana management was essential.

"Well, that's fine. Otherwise, we'll have to rest again after walking for a while." Bai Lin accepted the suggestion, then took out some bloody meat from his backpack and asked Fei'er,

"Could you help me grill the meat, please, Fei'er?"

Seeing this, Grayer immediately stopped them, saying, "Hey, you can't eat the meat of the purple venomous monitor lizard, even if you roast it."

Andel spoke up and retorted slightly, "That was some monster meat I picked up on the way. It's fine, just eat it."

Chapter 215: First Night Watch

The lunch portion was quite filling, and although Bai Lin had added some seasoning, the meat still had a strong fishy smell. But, after all, it was an adventure, so long as it was edible, it was fine.

After finishing their meal, everyone continued on their journey. The presence of the purple venomous monitor lizards delayed their progress somewhat, but monsters as gregarious and ferocious as these were quite rare. As the slope gradually flattened, they arrived at the main hot and humid forest area.

The mountain's climate was quite harsh, but fortunately, it wasn't a major problem for their group. Even with the full speed ahead, no one complained of fatigue. The most exhausted person was Aundair, whose route was the most extensive of the group, requiring her to conduct reconnaissance ahead of the group and take appropriate measures.

She didn't have Bai Lin's extraordinary physical qualities, nor did she have Fei'er's ample reserves of magic power to expend. Therefore, it was Andel who showed signs of fatigue the fastest. At sunset, she returned to the group.

"Thank you for your hard work, Andel." Seeing that Andel was a little tired, Bai Lin made a decisive statement, "If we continue for a while, we will have to move forward in the dark, which will be too dangerous. Let's walk a little further and then set up camp."

Everyone agreed with Bai Lin's suggestion without objection. Soon, they set up some tents and other shelters to protect against the wind. Both men brought a tent, and Fei'er also placed one at Bai Lin's place, but Bai Lin himself didn't prepare anything.

"Let Fei'er and I take care of the night watch tonight. We don't need that much sleep," Bai Lin suggested. She glanced at Fei'er, asking for her opinion, and asked, "Fei'er, is this okay?"

Fei'er also nodded and replied, "Yeah."

The two grown men seemed a little embarrassed. Throughout their journey today, they had always felt that they were no match for these young girls. This feeling made them somewhat uncomfortable, but they couldn't put their finger on why. After all, they had witnessed Bai Lin and Fei'er's strength.