The second volume is called "One Heart" Chapter 17: Fierce Battle (1)
Even though we are angry, we still have to proceed with the attack as planned. We cannot rush things. The zombies can only advance slowly. We cannot push the Three-Headed Flame Wolf too hard all at once. Now it still looks lively and energetic. If it realizes that things are not going well and tries to run away, these low-level zombies alone will surely not be able to stop it. Even if we go up , it will be useless. We will only consume a few of its "Fire Spirit Arrows" and die in vain.
We need to create a situation where it can neither be too relaxed nor feel threatened, as it must continue to consume its mental and physical strength, nor can it feel that it cannot defeat these many zombies. The pressure we exert must be within the range it can bear. Although there are more zombies, their combat effectiveness is not worth mentioning compared to its own, so it can easily win. Let it feel that it can kill all the zombies that challenge its authority. If the battle continues like this, when it has consumed a lot of physical and mental strength and is exhausted, and feels that the situation is not good and wants to escape, it is time for us to join the battle and launch a fatal attack.
Therefore, we don't need too many zombies to attack the inner layer, nor do we expect them to cause much damage to the three-headed flame wolf. We just need to maintain the continuity of the attack, tightly press the three-headed flame wolf, and keep it in motion at all times. The outer layer focuses on defense, arranging the formation in a staggered manner, with a certain distance between each other, expanding the depth, and effectively intercepting the three-headed flame wolf when it breaks through. This is the most reasonable offensive plan we have designed.
Everything is going according to plan. Yun Wuying, who was out on reconnaissance, sent a message to report that there was no unusual movement around. It seems that our luck has been pretty good today, at least so far, and we haven't encountered some nosy monsters causing trouble.
Most of the 300 zombies in the inner layer have been killed. I drew another 100 from the outer periphery to reinforce them. We must not let the three-headed fire wolves have too much leisure. Most of the zombies were drawn from the side responsible for defending the bushes near where they originally hid. Compared with the other three sides, the possibility of them escaping from this side is the lowest.
After killing three hundred zombies in a row, the three-headed flame wolf was finally tired due to such high-intensity exercise. Its movements were no longer as flexible and powerful as at the beginning. It rarely used collision actions, and the speed of spraying "Fire Spirit Arrows" also slowed down. It stuck out its tongue from time to time to take a breath. Its body was also infected with corpse poison, although there were only a few small green patches in some parts, which also showed that its defense was indeed not high. After all, it was only a level five magic beast. Its physical strength was a little lacking, and it could not use group magic. It was best to be dealt with by human wave tactics.
In order to avoid complications, we must strive for a quick victory. Xue Wuxia issued an order, and we walked out of the bushes where we were hiding, slowly approaching the battlefield, ready to fight at any time. There was a zombie formation more than ten meters thick in the middle, so even if the three-headed flame wolf found us, it would be difficult to attack directly. I was naturally at the end of the team. Being cautious has always been my style, and it is also what they require of me. Anyway, I have to do the work for them. I command them to fight, which is almost the same as me personally. This is also a major feature of the necromancer with the "Summon the Undead" skill.
The three-headed fire wolves realized that the situation was unfavorable and decided to break out. The three heads stood side by side and sprayed wildly in the direction they came from. Twenty or thirty "Fire Spirit Arrows" shot out. The zombies there suddenly caught fire and fell down, making way for them. Then they flashed and ran over in a hurry.
However, the "iron bucket formation" that I carefully laid out is not so easy to break, not to mention that it was commanded by me, a highly intelligent bystander. When I sprayed the "Fire Spirit Arrow", I had already guessed that it would break out from this direction and had already made arrangements. It had just rushed out eight or nine meters when it was intercepted by the nearby zombies and entangled with them.
The three-headed flaming wolf charged left and right, but could not get rid of the zombies' entanglement. It was immediately furious, and the three heads sprayed wildly again. Every zombie head that approached was accurately hit by a "fire spirit arrow", showing a strong magic control. Due to the delay, the zombies behind had already outflanked and blocked its retreat, and surrounded it again. A Feng and the Guardian of the Heart also stood in front with spears in hand, and could block it at the critical moment. Xue Wuxia and several other archers and magicians stood a little later, ready to provide long-range fire support at any time. After all, the opponent was a level 5 monster, and no one dared to underestimate it. The trapped beast still fought, and it might take some effort to completely solve it.
The three-headed flame wolf sensed the danger and desperately fired "fire arrows" continuously, breaking through the zombies in front of it and rushing out. Suddenly, a black shadow flashed from the side, and an extremely tall zombie pounced on it. The three-headed flame wolf still didn't care and casually shot it with a "fire arrow", then went straight forward to attack the other zombies that harassed it.
Come to think of it, I have shot and killed more than 300 similar creatures, and none of them can withstand its magic. There is no need to waste more energy. But this time it was completely wrong. I took advantage of this inertial thinking. Most intelligent creatures will make such mistakes, humans too, and intelligent monsters should be no exception.
The exceptionally tall zombie that pounced on us was an old zombie. It would be a bit of a waste of its strength to use it as a bodyguard . It would be better to use it in battle. In order to reduce the loss of ordinary zombies and to kill the Three-Headed Flame Wolf as soon as possible, I sent it to the battlefield in advance. As long as it can entangle the Three-Headed Flame Wolf, we will have more chances.
The old zombie took the hit of the "Fire Spirit Arrow" and a piece of his body became charred, but he just shook a few times and the damage was not very serious. Then he slapped the three-headed flame wolf hard on the butt, leaving a deep wound on a very important organ of its. The wound immediately turned green, which was a sign of poisoning. In fact, the old zombie did not intend to hit here. He was just at the closest distance and the attack happened to be convenient.
However, the three-headed fire wolf, whose important parts were seriously injured, did not think so. It turned its head and let out a howl. No, to be more precise, it let out three howls. Its body trembled violently. The attack of the Millennium Corpse King was not so easy to bear. I just don't know whether the physical pain was more or the psychological pain was more.
The old zombie didn't care about the pain of the Three-Headed Flame Wolf. The order I gave it was to entangle the Three-Headed Flame Wolf. In addition, it was its first time to come to the human world for fresh air, so its spirits were high. After a successful strike, it took advantage of the victory and continued to rush towards the Three-Headed Flame Wolf.
We naturally wouldn't sit idle. I mobilized the zombies on the periphery to move quickly, re-deployed the "iron barrel formation" with the three-headed flame wolf as the core, and didn't let it escape. At the same time, I commanded the nearby zombies to go up and assist the old zombie. Once we fight seriously, the old zombie has too little combat experience and moves slowly. I'm afraid it can't withstand the continuous "fire arrows" of the three-headed flame wolf. With the help of other zombies, the firepower of the three-headed flame wolf can be dispersed. After all, it is the first powerful subordinate I just conquered. I don't want it to die so soon. Ah Feng and the Guardian of the Heart mixed into the zombie pile, slowly approaching the three-headed flame wolf, and could immediately launch an attack when necessary. Xue Wuxia and the others also approached the periphery of the encirclement, looking for opportunities to attack.
Up to now, everything in the battle has been going as expected, even better than expected. The situation is very favorable for us. What we need to do next is to seize the opportunity to kill the three-headed flame wolf as soon as possible and complete the last task of forming this mercenary group.
