Chapter 408 - 301: Four-Way Melee (2)

Zhao Chi continued to observe.

Flanking the Beastman Soldiers on both sides were a hundred Beastmen clad in Leather Armor. They also wielded Shields and Iron Axes, but their physiques were much more normal. Standing at around 1.8 meters tall, they possessed well-developed muscles, yet they were only about as burly as strong Human men. These two hundred were Tier One Beastman Militia, relatively weaker in comparison.

In the middle of the formation stood ten even larger and stronger Beastmen. Each was over two meters tall. Their arms were thicker than Gu Qing’s waist, and their thighs resembled thick pillars. Their Bodies were nearly a meter wide across the shoulders, making them look like colossal bodybuilders. Clad in full Iron Armor, they were virtually human tanks. If one were closer, they would undoubtedly hear their thunderous footsteps. None of them carried a Shield; instead, they all wielded massive Double-Bladed Axes. Each axe blade was at least half a meter long.

It was obvious that these ten Beastmen were the enemy’s strongest Combat Power. They were likely Tier Three Beastman Berserkers. A Tier Three Beastman soldier would be at least Level 20, possessing a minimum of fifty Enhancement Points and an additional Power Point. Beastman Berserkers were incredibly strong. Neither Zhao Chi nor his Female Soldiers could defeat one in a one-on-one duel, but his three Female Heroes, including Qi Yue, could easily handle them.

In addition to them, there were four Beastman Heroes mingled within the ranks. These four Heroes varied greatly in appearance—some were exceedingly muscular, definitely of the melee Type, while others had frail figures, indicating they were likely of the Spiritual Technique Type. However, their Talents and Skills couldn’t be discerned with the naked eye.

With that, his observation was complete.

The enemy force charging at them consisted of 415 individuals in total: two hundred Tier One Beastman Militia, two hundred Tier Two Beastman Warriors, ten Tier Three Beastman Berserkers, four Beastman Heroes, and one Lord, Huang Bian. As for the Beastmen remaining in the enemy’s territory, they were probably just Craftsmen. After all, Huang Bian’s Combat Power was only 312 points. It was impossible for him to have any more troops.

As the distance between the two sides narrowed, Huang Bian’s Beastmen gradually came to a halt. They stood on the hillside, adjusting their formation, and unslung the Javelins from their backs, waiting for the Zhao Chi Army to climb the slope. This was Zhao Chi’s first time encountering mountainous Terrain in actual combat.

The Javelins wielded by Huang Bian’s Beastmen were Iron Javelins with a range of fifty meters. However, throwing downwards from an elevation extended their range to seventy or even ninety meters, with significantly increased destructive power. Conversely, if the Female Soldiers in the Zhao Chi Army threw their weapons uphill, their range would be reduced to twenty or thirty meters, and the impact would be much weaker. Furthermore, when it came to a frontal melee clash, the high ground gave Huang Bian a massive advantage. Fighting from a higher elevation was effortless, while the Female Soldiers would have to strike upward. If they were pushed back even a single step, they might lose their footing, stumbling backward for a dozen paces or even risking a perilous tumble down the mountain. The enemy’s Terrain advantage was glaringly obvious.

However, Zhao Chi completely ignored all of this.

"Tang Ruan, push up from the left flank and draw the enemy’s Javelins! Everyone else, charge straight ahead! We end this battle quickly!"

"Yes, sir!" the Female Soldiers replied in unison.

"Holy shit, an all-female army?"

A shrill voice drifted down from the hilltop, dripping with sheer disbelief. Without a doubt, it belonged to the enemy Lord, Huang Bian. Pushing aside the Beastmen in front of him, Huang Bian stepped to the forefront of the formation and peered intently at Zhao Chi’s forces. He had heard the Female Soldiers’ unified response and found it utterly inconceivable.

Zhao Chi ignored him, raising his Shield as he charged up the slope right behind his Female Soldiers.

After staring for a moment, Huang Bian exclaimed in pleasant surprise, "Whoa? They’re actually all fucking Female Soldiers, and their figures are top-notch! Capture them all alive later! Picking him as an opponent was a brilliant choice!"

"What about the enemy Lord? Should we capture him alive too?" a Beastman Hero asked.

"The enemy Lord? Isn’t he a man? Just slaughter him. If you guys prefer fresh meat, you can capture him alive and eat him."

"Hehe, thank you, my Lord. Understood." The Beastman Hero locked his predatory gaze onto Zhao Chi.

The distance between the two armies rapidly closed.

Huang Bian muttered in astonishment, "Huh? How are they so fast? Did they all have Movement Speed Enhancements?"

Immediately after, he clapped his hands together and swept them downward. "Little ladies, are you in that much of a hurry to throw yourselves into my embrace? Slow down a bit, big brother likes to take his time!"

Suddenly, an earthy aura flared across the hillside, rippling outward like a wave. The solid dirt ground instantly became incredibly soft, as if it had just been freshly plowed. The slender calves of the Female Soldiers sank straight into the soil up to their knees.

"What’s wrong with the ground?"

"Every step is a struggle."

"It’s fine, take bigger strides or hop forward."

"That won’t work either, it ruins our speed."

"It does slow us down a bit, especially going uphill."

"We’re almost in the enemy’s range, raise your Shields!"

The Female Soldiers’ speed plummeted. With every step, their feet sank deep into the soil, requiring immense effort just to pull them free. It was even more grueling than trudging through thick snow. At this rate, they would likely be forced to suffer at least three unanswered volleys from the enemy, not to mention the massive Consumption of their Physical Strength.

Gu Qing hesitated for a moment but ultimately cast a Purification Technique. However, just as she suspected, it had absolutely no Effect. Huang Bian had achieved this slowing Effect by altering the State of the ground itself, rather than directly inflicting a Movement Speed debuff on the Female Soldiers. Therefore, there were no negative States for Gu Qing’s Purification Technique to cleanse.

Zhao Chi offered a reassuring word. "It’s fine, it’s just a minor issue. We’ll just lose a bit of Durability, that’s all."

"Mhm," Gu Qing nodded.

The gap between the two sides closed even further, to the point where they could see each other’s faces clearly.

Upon seeing Zhao Chi’s face, Huang Bian suddenly froze. Then, he let out a cold, mocking laugh. "Damn, this is the first time I’ve seen someone actually use an all-female army in combat. Turns out you’re just a pretty boy! That explains it. I won’t kill you later. Instead, I’m going to castrate you and force you to watch as I enjoy all your women, hahahaha!"