usenovelgroup Chapter 91 Major Defeat
Chapter 91 Major Defeat
The rising sun casts countless brilliant rays of light, which slant into the cave entrance, weaving into dazzling beams of light.
Thor emerged from the deep darkness, strolling leisurely into the bright sunlight.
With his continuous consumption of dragon crystals and various precious minerals, the unique metallic texture on his scales has become increasingly distinct and prominent.
Under the sunlight, the scales are even more clearly visible, covered with a layer of glaze-like crystals that reflect a hazy iridescent light.
The scales in some key areas have even extended and connected with each other, making it look as if large pieces of armor plates have been inlaid on top of the original scales.
It's obvious that this is the Rock Dragon monster template at work.
The legendary Armored Overlord is known for its outstanding defensive capabilities, not for its extremely penetrating heat ray breath.
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A cacophony of noise came from below, drawing Thor's attention.
He looked down and saw that most of the gnolls who had gone out the night before had returned and were now gathered at the foot of the cliff, with some other evil creatures of other races scattered around them.
Among them were ogres that resembled miniature giants, harpies with human faces and bird bodies, hands that turned into wings, and sharp bird claws at the ends of their legs, and several lizardmen that resembled upright lizards.
Thor even caught a glimpse of two manticores huddled together on a protruding boulder below.
This is an evil creature with a human face, the body of a lion, bat wings on its back, and a tail like a scorpion.
They are top aerial predators, feeding on large creatures. They often launch swift dives from high altitudes and deliver a fatal blow to their prey with their highly venomous tail stingers.
However, when Thor cast his gaze, the two manticores behaved like docile kittens, respectfully lowering their heads, almost turning their bellies up to show their submission.
Looking down at the numerous evil creatures that fell silent the moment he appeared, Thor's vanity, which flowed in his blood, was greatly satisfied.
Facing those gazes filled with either awe or fear, he roared.
"You insignificant, cowardly, and worthless creatures! Submitting to me is absolutely the wisest choice you have ever made in your lives."
Those creatures that dare to refuse my gifts and rebel against me will eventually turn to ashes in the flames!
Now! Gnolls, lead yourselves to the lair of those disloyal ones and slaughter them all!
As the resounding dragon roar subsided, the numerous evil creatures below, after a brief silence, erupted into excited and fervent roars.
These guys chose to side with Thor not only because of the coercion of force, but also because they hoped to have more opportunities to get their hands dirty with blood and engage in slaughter, using the red dragon's powerful strength to wantonly bully the weak.
One after another, gnolls, their long tongues lolling out, began to run wildly ahead, their hands and feet scrambling, followed closely by a multitude of evil creatures.
They rushed toward the nearest gathering place of creatures, but when they arrived, it was deserted, with only some discarded junk remaining.
Since the local inhabitants refused the Red Dragon's offer, how could they possibly remain in the same place? They must have fled overnight.
Undeterred, the gnolls led their evil creatures to another location, only to find that the owner there had also left.
The repeated failures made them somewhat frustrated. Just when they thought they would get nothing this time, a large settlement built in a valley basin suddenly appeared in front of them.
Liemo stretched out its paw and scratched the messy fur on its head. Its dim yellow eyes were fixed on the wall made of logs and stones in front of it, and it was not sure if anyone had been sent here to deliver orders last night.
But it quickly put the problem out of its mind, following the bloodthirsty desire in its mind, letting out strange cries, and wielding the flail inherited from the previous leader, it charged forward first.
The gnolls behind them followed closely, their gaping mouths emitting eerie sounds that were a mix of crying and laughing, and they began to charge.
The evil creatures who had just chosen to join Thor were not to be outdone. The ogres, nearly two and a half meters tall, gripped huge wooden clubs, their heavy footsteps making the ground rumble.
The harpy and manticore flapped their wings, choosing to launch an attack from above.
The commotion immediately caught the attention of the beastmen in the camp. Several werewolves leaped onto the wall from behind and, seeing the overwhelming enemy rushing towards them, immediately sounded the alarm.
Creatures living in the wilderness will keep one eye open even when they are sleeping, constantly on guard against dangers from all directions.
The crisp alarm sounded far and wide, and the beastmen in the entire camp reacted almost instantly.
One by one, figures draped in coarse linen clothing rushed out of their houses. Although the weapons they carried were simple, the gleaming cold light they emitted was not to be underestimated.
The wisdom and knowledge they possessed as humans make these beastmen more adept at using tools and crafting handicrafts than ordinary wild creatures.
In the very center of the camp, there is a blast furnace that can be used for simple ore refining and forging.
The jackals and evil creatures that rushed up had barely reached the low wall, which was more than three meters high, when they saw rat heads popping down from the top of the wall and pulling the triggers on them.
Each of the green-glowing poisoned arrows was only about twenty centimeters long. After piercing their fur, it would get stuck in their muscles without damaging their internal organs.
At first, some evil creatures didn't take it seriously after being hit by the arrow, but soon they began to feel numbness in their hands and feet, and their bodies became somewhat unresponsive.
Then, the slender, humanoid werewolves and the burly, boar-men covered in steel-needle-like hair entered the arena. They brandished their sharp claws and massive iron axes, launching a merciless massacre against the wounded evil creatures.
How could an unarmed beast possibly defeat a humanoid creature wielding weapons?
From the moment Homo sapiens picked up a spear, they firmly established their position at the top of the food chain. Whether it was the ferocious saber-toothed tiger or the enormous mammoth, they could only go extinct one by one.
Moreover, those beastmen are as if they ate a Zoan-type Devil Fruit. Their strength, speed, and regenerative abilities have all increased dramatically compared to their original human counterparts. Even with their bare hands, they can defeat the vast majority of creatures.
The battle began almost instantly, and the two sides were at a significant disadvantage.
When a colossal tiger, standing three meters tall, wielding a nearly two-meter-long greatsword, charged into the battle like a whirlwind, the scattered soldiers Thor had just recruited instantly crumbled.
Not long after, as the orange-red sunset painted the sky with crimson hues, Thor, who was having his kobolds oil and maintain his scales with a soft brush, heard the news of his men's crushing defeat.