Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 1104 So this is how battles can be fought!

The battle erupted instantly!

Zhang Yuan's gaze sharpened, and he instantly recognized the attacker.

They were several agile, cheetah-like beasts, but their fur was covered with twisted, writhing purplish-black patterns, emanating a chilling, demonic aura.

Their eyes were bloodshot, filled with pure destructive desire, and their claws and teeth gleamed with a ghostly light.

This is one of the greatest threats to this land in Tuoba Pass: the "Demon Pattern Clan," whose life essence has been deeply eroded and distorted by the demonic energy of the demon race!

"Form ranks! Protect Shanzi!" another man, Amu, roared.

He and the other three quickly formed a simple yet effective triangular defensive formation, protecting Tuoba Shan in the middle.

Each wielded a simple stone axe and bone spear, facing the charging demon-patterned leopard.

The Demon-Patterned Leopard was incredibly fast and far stronger than ordinary beasts, its claws slashing with a sharp screech that tore through the air.

Although Ayan and his companions were brave and strong, their fighting techniques were also inherited battlefield combat skills.

However, under the swift and unpredictable attacks of the Demon-Patterned Leopard, and the interference of its corrosive demonic energy, it was immediately in grave danger.

Ayan's bone club was skillfully dodged by one of the demonic leopards, while the claws of another demonic leopard, accompanied by a foul stench, were already aimed at his ribs!

Amu's stone axe missed its target, and he was attacked from the flank by the third demonic leopard, about to be pounced on!

"Uncle Ayan!"

Tuoba Shan exclaimed in surprise.

"Move half a step to the left, sweep the lower body with the stick, ignore the ribs!"

"Amu! Sheathe your axe, turn sideways, and strike its throat with your elbow! Third strike to the right, thrust your spear into its forelimb joint!"

At this critical moment, Zhang Yuan's calm voice clearly reached the ears of every man in the battle.

His voice wasn't loud, yet it seemed to possess a strange penetrating power and a calming force.

Ayan almost instinctively abandoned the idea of ​​blocking his ribs, forcibly shifting his center of gravity to the left, and the bone club changed from a smashing motion to a sweeping motion, fiercely sweeping towards the lower limbs of the demonic leopard that was pouncing on his ribs.

The demon-patterned leopard was clearly not prepared for this response, and its forward lunge was interrupted, causing it to stumble.

However, the sharp pain in Ayan's ribs that he had anticipated did not come.

It turned out that the other demonic leopard's claws were deflected by Ayan's leftward movement, only managing to leave a few sparks on his tough leather armor!

Amu reacted with lightning speed. Upon hearing "Put away the axe and turn to the side," he abruptly stopped his chopping motion and twisted his body sharply to the side.

The demonic leopard, which had launched a sneak attack, pounced almost right next to his body, its stench assaulting his senses.

At the same time, Amu's right elbow, like a battering ram that had been ready for a long time, slammed into the relatively vulnerable throat of the Demon Leopard with the power of his whole body!

The demonic leopard let out a painful whimper, and its attack faltered.

The man on the right, who was called out by Zhang Yuan, was originally struggling to defend himself from the front.

Upon hearing this, he thrust out the bone spear in his hand at a tricky angle without hesitation.

"puff--"

The bone spear pierced precisely into the forelimb joint of the demon-patterned leopard that was about to pounce on Amu!

"Ow—!"

The demon-striped leopard, its joints injured, rolled on the ground howling in agony.

Zhang Yuan's few words of guidance were perfectly timed.

It not only targets the weak points of the Demon-Patterned Leopard's attack, but also the gaps in their coordination.

More importantly, it highlights how small adjustments to Ayan and others' own movements can produce enormous effects.

It simply meant allowing them to use their existing strengths and skills in the most appropriate places to form a more effective coordination. The previously precarious formation instantly stabilized!

The men were greatly encouraged, as if their meridians had been opened. Following Zhang Yuan's few words, they coordinated their attacks and defenses, drawing and intercepting, making their teamwork smooth and efficient.

Although the Demon-Patterned Leopards remained ferocious, their once-proud speed and teamwork seemed to be controlled by invisible threads under Zhang Yuan's discerning gaze, leaving them constantly restrained.

"Tuoba Shan, fill in! Gouge its eyes!"

Zhang Yuan spoke up again.

Tuoba Shan, who had been watching with great excitement and eager to try, roared like a tiger released from its cage. His short spear, like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, seized the opening of a demonic leopard that had been forced back by Ayan and plunged it fiercely into its crimson right eye!

"Awooo—!" A piercing scream echoed through the forest. This fatal blow shattered the balance.

Seeing that things were not going well, the remaining demon-patterned leopards let out a reluctant growl, tucked their tails between their legs, and quickly disappeared into the depths of the dense jungle.

Two severely injured demon-patterned leopards were left lying on the ground. One of them, whose eyes had been blinded by Tuoba Shan, was already dead, while the other, whose forelimbs had been crippled, was also on the verge of death.

The battle ended unexpectedly quickly.

Ayan and the others were panting heavily, with several bloody marks on their bodies, but their eyes shone with an astonishing light.

They stared in disbelief at the two demon-patterned leopard corpses on the ground, then looked at each other, before finally focusing their gazes on the calm-looking Zhang Yuan.

That brief battle just now seemed to have opened a new door for them!

So this is how battles can be fought!

So this is how power can be used!

Zhang Yuan's seemingly simple words contained a combat wisdom they had never imagined, an ultimate understanding of strength, timing, and coordination.

"Senior Zhang!" Ayan's voice trembled with excitement. He touched the faint claw mark on his chest and bowed deeply to Zhang Yuan. "Thank you so much for your guidance, Senior! You are truly amazing! Just a few words from you have helped us..."

"Yes! That's amazing!" The other men also gathered around, their faces filled with relief at surviving the ordeal and sincere admiration and respect for Zhang Yuan.

Tuoba Shan was so excited that his face turned red, and his eyes were filled with burning longing as he looked at Zhang Yuan.

"Just a few minor tricks, going with the flow." Zhang Yuan smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over the carcass of the demon-patterned leopard on the ground, where the purplish-black demonic patterns were still wriggling slightly. "Let's go, take the prey, and head back to your settlement first."

Everyone quickly got to work, using sturdy vines to firmly bind the two demon-patterned leopard corpses, which were then carried by the strongest, Ayan and Amu.

The atmosphere within the team changed completely.

Emerging from the ancient forest, a breathtaking view suddenly opened up before us.

A village built against the mountainside, constructed from huge logs and resilient vines, came into view.

The stockade walls were tall and thick.

It is covered with the marks of time and the scars left by battles.

You can still vaguely see some simplified patterns similar to the defensive formations of the Iron Wall Army.

At the village gate, armed members of the clan stood guard.

"It's Ayan and the others who are back!"

"They're carrying prey—two magic-striped leopards!"

"My God! They killed two Demon-Striped Leopards!"

"Shanzi is here too! They're alright!"

On the village wall, sharp-eyed villagers spotted the returning group, especially the two conspicuous carcasses of the demon-patterned leopards, and immediately erupted in a huge cheer.

The village gates roared open, and excited villagers poured out, surrounding the triumphant procession. They bombarded the crowd with questions, their eyes gleaming with excitement as they gazed at the carcass of the demon-patterned leopard. (End of Chapter)