Chapter 644 - 641: Protecting Wanwan

Chapter 644: Chapter 641: Protecting Wanwan

They spread their wings, blotting out the sky. In the dim light, their sharp eyes glinted with a cold, bloodthirsty light. Like emissaries from the abyss, they brought with them the oppressive aura of death, circling high above the Elephant Clan’s village!

The Elephant Clan Leader’s heart sank to the pit of his stomach. He roared with all his might, his voice piercing the clouds, "Quickly! All males, protect the females and young! Find cover! Hide, now!"

The flock of Eagle Beasts in the sky clearly had no intention of giving them a moment’s rest.

Amidst a cacophony of ear-splitting screeches, they began to dive from the sky like a squadron of bombers that had just received their orders, plunging down like a black rainstorm!

Their sharp claws flashed with a cold, metallic light, and their massive wings stirred up hurricanes that tore through the air. Their targets were the young and females among the chaotic herd of Beastmen on the ground.

"Jin Yi, Yin Ze, protect Wanwan!" Chou Rong’s furious roar rang out at the same moment.

His massive tiger form manifested in an instant, shielding Bai Wanwan beneath his body like a small mountain. At the same time, his thick tail lashed out like a steel whip, viciously swatting an Eagle Beast attempting a sneak attack from the side and sending it flying. The sound of cracking bones was clearly audible!

Yin Ze’s golden-red figure leaped into the air, and he was immediately surrounded by several Eagle Beasts.

But he was far stronger. Every swipe of his sharp talons precisely tore through an Eagle Beast’s wing or neck, showering the sky with blood-soaked feathers.

Jin Yi, meanwhile, moved like a streak of light, darting back and forth to attack from Chou Rong’s side.

In an instant, the entire Elephant Clan village, once a place of joyous celebration, devolved into a brutal, bloody battlefield where the slaughter raged both in the air and on the ground.

Wails of agony, furious roars, the thud of impacts, and the frantic beating of wings... all merged into a symphony of despair.

And this, clearly, was only the beginning of the crisis.

In the air, the battle was exceptionally brutal.

Relying on his formidable Red Rank strength and astounding speed, Yin Ze led the few foreign Flying Beastmen in the Elephant Clan’s village. They engaged in a life-or-death struggle against the crazed-looking Eagle Beasts, who outnumbered them several times over.

Talons and wings clashed. Blood and feathers rained down from the sky.

Below, Bai Wanwan watched the battle intently, her heart in her throat.

She saw a cunning Eagle Beast viciously tear a gash in Yin Ze’s shoulder with its talons as he shielded one of the Elephant Clan’s Flying Beastmen. The wound wasn’t deep, but blood instantly stained his golden feathers red.

She couldn’t bear it any longer. Tilting her head back, she yelled, "Yin Ze! Get down here!"

Yin Ze had been about to pursue the Eagle Beast that had landed the sneak attack and was now trying to flee. But upon hearing his mate’s worried cry, he stopped short.

He glanced back at the small, anxious figure on the ground, his heart torn. He gave up the chase and, with a nimble dive, flew swiftly back to her side, folding his wings as he landed.

He gently nudged her with his uninjured wing, trying to soothe her. "Wanwan, don’t worry. It’s just a scratch, nothing serious. I’ll take care of them in no time."

"That’s not acceptable!" Bai Wanwan’s tone was firm, filled with an undeniable ache for him. "The Elephant Clan has too few Flying Beastmen of its own to mount an effective defense. Even though you’re a Red Rank and much stronger than any one of them, there are just too many! They could wear you down with their numbers! You’re at a huge disadvantage!"

She could see it clearly. Yin Ze’s advantages in speed and power were being slowly chipped away by the enemy’s overwhelming numbers and suicidal attacks.

’Besides, this is the Elephant Clan’s territory. We can help, but I will absolutely not gamble the lives of my Beast Husbands on the outcome of this aerial battle!’

Seeing her firm attitude, Yin Ze assumed she was just worried about his injury. He softened his tone and turned to the ever-vigilant Chou Rong. "Chou Rong, I’ll leave Wanwan to you. I’m going back up to drive off those annoying Eagle Beasts..."

He prepared to take to the air again.

"Wait!" Bai Wanwan reached out—not for his arm, but to precisely grasp a soft, sensitive cluster of primary feathers at the base of his wing, preventing him from immediately taking flight.

As Yin Ze looked back, Bai Wanwan stated her plan clearly. "Take me up with you."

"Absolutely not!"

Jin Yi and Chou Rong objected in near unison, their refusal adamant.

Jin Yi instantly moved to stand in front of her, and Chou Rong’s protective arm tightened. Their eyes were filled with disapproval.

’The sky is swarming with Eagle Beasts. Letting Yin Ze take Wanwan up there would be suicide.’

Bai Wanwan knew they would object and quickly explained, "I’m not going up there to fight them head-on! Have you forgotten about my itching powder? Yin Ze is much faster than those controlled Eagle Beasts, so we don’t need a direct confrontation. As long as Yin Ze focuses on flying and dodging, he can lure them to an open area away from our allies. I’ll just wait for the right moment to release the itching powder, and the Eagle Beasts chasing us will fly right into it!"

Hearing the agonized cries of the Elephant Clan’s Beastmen, Bai Wanwan’s expression hardened. "Then, they’ll be itching so badly they won’t be able to fly or attack. Once they fall to the ground, we can take out a huge batch of them effortlessly!"

Hearing this, a thoughtful glint appeared in Chou Rong’s calm, dark eyes. He nodded. "The plan is feasible and would minimize our casualties. But, Wanwan, give the itching powder to me. I’ll do it."

’He couldn’t let her put herself in danger.’

But Bai Wanwan shook her head. "Chou Rong, you’re our main combatant. You need to conserve your strength and stamina in case stronger enemies appear. We can’t risk losing one of our core fighters to do this."

She paused before continuing, "Besides, using the itching powder requires a delicate touch. The airflow in the sky is unstable; one misstep and it could easily blow back on you. And this stuff... it doesn’t have an antidote."

Bai Wanwan glanced at the chaos around them. "We have to hurry. As long as Yin Ze flies fast and steady enough, we can use the airflow to make the powder drift backward. If I’m careful, hold my breath, and move quickly, it should be fine."

Yin Ze’s brow furrowed, his expression resolute. "No! Wanwan, it’s too dangerous! There are too many variables up there. I’ll go. Just tell me how to release it, and I promise I’ll complete the mission!"

’He would rather risk his own life than let her face the talons of the Eagle Beast flock.’

Bai Wanwan took a deep breath, her gaze sweeping over her three Beast Husbands. Her tone was exceptionally calm and firm. "No, I have to go. Yin Ze, we only came out with the three of you. For everyone’s safety, each of you is an indispensable part of our fighting strength. We have to preserve your abilities and avoid any unnecessary losses. I am the most suitable person to carry out this plan."

She looked at Yin Ze, her eyes filled with trust. "Your speed is the key to this plan’s success. I’m confident that no Eagle Beast can catch you. That means this plan has at least an eighty percent chance of success."

She paused, her voice softening reassuringly. "The remaining twenty percent... that’s just to account for any completely unforeseen accidents. But regardless, we have to try this. If not for the Elephant Clan, then for ourselves, so we can get out of here safely."