Level 9 beasts, though only equivalent to the strength of a Level 9 apprentice human cultivator, are renowned for their formidable power. They possess immense strength, tough skin, and iron bones, and most are born with the ability to cast "innate magic," making them a perfect blend of warrior and mage!
Typically, a group of human cultivators, even three or four together, might struggle to defeat a beast of the same level. This is why Norton and Gerald were so terrified upon recognizing the origin of this beast!
"This is bad; we can't handle this thing!"
In that moment, Norton made a quick decision. Seizing the opportunity while the "Magic Pattern Black Wind Tiger" had yet to attack, he shouted to Gerald, "Quick! Pull those two noble brats out of the carriage to use as bait and draw the beast's attention!"
"Got it!"
Gerald's eyes lit up at the suggestion, and without hesitation, he dashed toward the carriage to drag Link and Ron out as shields!
But what awaited him was a massive white bone battle axe!
Whoosh!
The terrifying wind swept through, splitting the large carriage in two!
"What the hell?!"
Gerald was startled, nearly losing his head to the unexpected blow!
Fortunately, his extensive combat experience kicked in; in a moment of crisis, he instinctively raised his great sword to block the deadly attack just in time!
Clang!
Boom, boom, boom...
Gerald staggered back a dozen steps, and when he looked up, he saw a towering skeleton, standing at least three meters tall, with a red shield in its left hand and an axe in its right, glaring fiercely at him, its eyes glowing with eerie green flames!
And there stood Link, casually observing the scene from behind the skeleton, a look of disdain on his face!
"Link, did you summon this thing?"
Gerald asked in horror, unable to believe that Link, whom he considered a useless waste, could summon such a powerful creature!
"Y-young master..."
Ron, standing beside Link, was trembling uncontrollably, his pants soaked with fear...
"Don't worry, I'm here!"
Link said, a mix of amusement and exasperation in his voice as he tried to comfort Ron!
As he spoke, his gaze shifted back to Gerald, his expression turning icy.
"If I heard correctly, you two scum were planning to use us as bait for this beast while you made your escape?"
"I... I..."
Gerald's face changed, stammering as he struggled to find a response!
Suddenly, the "Magic Pattern Black Wind Tiger," unable to contain its primal instincts any longer, lunged at Norton!
"Ice Wall!"
Crack, crack, crack...
Norton resorted to his usual tactics, casting various instant spells to fend off the "Magic Pattern Black Wind Tiger" while shouting hoarsely at Gerald behind him, "Gerald! What the hell are you waiting for? Hurry up and capture those two brats!!!"
Realizing that Norton couldn't hold out much longer, Gerald gritted his teeth and shouted at Link, "Sorry, kid, but I'm going to smash your filthy skeleton!"
With that, he charged at Link again, sword in hand!
"You think you can lay a hand on me? You're not worthy!"
Link stood his ground, not moving an inch, and simply snapped his fingers!
In the next moment, Gerald, who was charging forward, felt his pupils constrict as he suddenly spun around, raising his sword to block!
Clang!
Another massive white bone battle axe came crashing down, driving him three inches into the ground!
As he barely managed to block the deadly blow, Gerald instinctively looked back, only to find that another towering skeleton had appeared behind him!
"What? You can summon two such powerful creatures at once?"
At this point, Gerald finally gasped in shock!
But Link wasn't idle; even without the previous incident, he had no intention of letting Gerald and Norton off the hook!
Considering their previous despicable actions, it was time to settle old scores. For the first time since his rebirth, Link truly felt the urge to kill!
"Come forth!"
Link snapped his fingers again!
In the next moment, as Gerald and Norton watched in horror, the ground began to crack, and Link's third bone warrior finally made its grand entrance!
"Go, and chop this scum to pieces!"
With a casual gesture, Link coldly commanded the three "Bone Warriors" to attack! Without hesitation, the three "Bone Warriors" raised their massive axes and charged at Gerald, fearless and relentless!