Adventuring in the wild.
Not everyone could calmly face the death of a teammate who had fought side by side with them.
That was why the captain of the guards had gathered the best of the best. Søren glanced at them and found that most of them were at least Grade 2, which was the easiest profession to train. Other professions required a lot of resources to train, especially spellcasters. Only warriors could be trained as long as they had enough meat to replenish their nutrients and the corresponding training techniques. However, high-level warriors were more particular about their aptitude, and those who could reach Grade 3 or above were not easy to deal with.
"Spread out!
"Raise your shields!"
Søren took over the command and said in a deep voice, "Before the ankhegs attack, there will be some movement on the ground. Be careful of those strange sounds.
Everyone, stay at least five steps away from the ankhegs.
It's best not to take the acid attack head-on. Try to avoid it if you can and make sure there's enough space between you and the ankhegs.
Don't use your crossbows.
They won't be of much use against the ankhegs unless you have a sharpshooter among you.
Don't attack their backs.
The ankhegs have the weakest defense around their abdomens. Be careful of their sharp claws.
These ankhegs are very strong.
Remember to move around them. Don't take their attacks head-on unless it's absolutely necessary. They can reach a height of five meters when standing upright, and they can swoop down on you. Protect your heads.
"The Burrower's bite is strong enough to break trees."
If the enemy tries to bite you, roll forward immediately. This is the ankhegs' blind spot. Their teeth won't be able to reach within a radius of one and a half meters in front of you.
Orders were given one after another.
The other guards of the caravan could not help but reveal a trace of shock on their faces, which then gradually turned into respect.
This was the respect they had for the strong.
Strength didn't just refer to how strong one was. One's wisdom and experience were also a part of one's strength.
Experience and wisdom were often more useful than brute force.
Søren felt like he had regained the feeling he had when he was adventuring in the wild. After becoming a Legend, there were very few wild creatures that could threaten him.
It had been a long time since he had experienced such a battle.
The two most important things to do when dealing with an Ankheg were to avoid its Acid Spray and Bite Attack. The Acid Spray was needless to say, but the Bite Attack that could tear through trees was just as deadly. However, as arthropods, ankhegs had certain blind spots when they attacked. For example, they couldn't bend their bodies more than a meter in front of them. Since half of the Burrower's body was underground, it wasn't convenient for it to move around.
At times like this, you just have to be careful of the 6-12 legs on their bodies.
Actually.
There was a simpler way to deal with the ankhegs.
That was the mysterious descendant of the Northern Witch. The power of magic was very powerful, and many times, it could achieve unexpected results.
However, spellcasters wouldn't easily make a move!
Because they had to ensure that their spells were used at the most critical moment, the main members of the wilderness adventuring team were still Warriors.
The number of spells he could cast was limited.
Under normal circumstances, spellcasters would use light crossbows, short bows, catapults, and other long-range weapons to assist in battle. They would also use a staff to help out, as long as they didn't hit their own people. Only when they were dealing with a large number of enemies or Boss-level creatures would they cast spells without holding back.
A grade 2 wizard could only cast a dozen or so spells in a day.
Their lethality was enough.
However, their stamina was not as good!
… … …
"Dismount!"
Before they even got close, Sauron ordered everyone to dismount and walk on foot.
He then laid on the ground and listened for a moment before he ordered the others, "Stomp your feet!"
"Maintain the same rhythm."
"Stomp your feet as hard as you can. Pay attention to your surroundings."
Ankhegs had the ability to sense vibrations, so they were very sensitive to vibrations from the ground. This was the easiest way to anger them.
As expected!
A slight noise came from the ground, and the ground seemed to bulge a little.
"They're down there."
Søren yelled and began to retreat. He was still injured, so he wasn't in a good condition to fight them head-on.
He would have to deal the finishing blow if necessary.
"Spread out!"
The captain of the guards roared, and his muscles began to swell. The Northern Barbarians' Berserk ability was very special. Due to the harsh cold and the special training method, they wouldn't be weakened after going Berserk.
The only downside was that they couldn't go Berserk for long.
Orc Berserkers and Barbarians could go Berserk for 15 minutes to half an hour. During this period, their stamina and explosive power would be strengthened several times, turning them into killing machines.
However, the Northern Barbarians could only go Berserk for a few minutes!
They were an advanced warrior class, so they weren't categorized as Barbarians.
"Creak!"
A strange noise came from the ground, and an Ankheg suddenly emerged from the ground and spat acid at the Warrior closest to it.
The Warrior rolled awkwardly on the ground.
The Warrior dodged half of the attack and covered himself with his shield at the critical moment.
Successful dodge!
Most of the acid landed on the shield, but the Warrior didn't suffer any damage.
"Kill it!"
The captain of the guards rushed toward the Ankheg with his sword in hand, and the guards scattered around the area also began to attack.
Five Warriors moved closer to the Ankheg, while the others remained scattered around to keep watch. There were other movements underground, but the Ankheg didn't come out like a swarm of bees.
They were waiting for an opportunity!
Waiting for the enemy to be distracted so that they could ambush the lone Barbarian.
"Damn it!"
Søren's expression changed drastically. He ran forward frantically and picked up a shield at the same time.
The Ankheg had found him!
Since he was far from the battlefield, he became the lone Barbarian in the eyes of the Ankheg.
"Hiss!"
An Ankheg emerged from behind Søren and spat acid at him.
Søren rolled and dodged.
His 20 points of Agility saved Søren's life at the last moment. He dodged the acid by a hair's breadth and used his shield to block the splashing acid.
Finally, the last Ankheg emerged!
However, because of Søren's sudden appearance, the others were slightly distracted. One of the guards was hit in the arm, and half of the flesh on his arm was corroded. That guy was also a ruthless character. He actually made a prompt decision to cut off his own arm. Then, he clenched his teeth and bandaged the wound.
The severed arm fell to the ground and quickly corroded to the point where one could see the white bones!
"Cosado!"
Another guard of the caravan roared, as if he wanted to rush over to help him.
"Don't be distracted."
The caravan guard whose arm had been cut off reached out to stop him. Then, he stepped back and said in a low voice, "I'm fine."
"Kill them first!"
It was common for Warriors to be injured, so they had a high tolerance for pain. However, the guard was able to withstand the pain of losing an arm and still remain calm. This made Søren think highly of him. The guard's willpower was definitely strong, but Northerners were born with strong willpower. Perhaps the harsh environment had trained them since they were young.
It seemed like he was a retired soldier!
Only a soldier who was used to life and death could be so resolute.
"Attack their lower limbs!"
Since he was already a target, Søren could not care less.
He gritted his teeth and pulled out his scimitar. He began to circle around the ankheg, attacking it from time to time when it was attacking the others. He left wounds on the weakest parts of the ankheg's body. As for attacking the head of the ankheg, it was obviously impossible for him to do so. The injury on his leg had affected his agility.
Such a dangerous move could only be attempted when he was in peak condition. Otherwise, he would be risking his life!
"Die!"
A deep roar echoed in the air.
The guard captain seized the opportunity and jumped up. Just like Søren, he stabbed his sword into the ankheg's brain through the gap in its shell.
The first ankheg fell to the ground with a loud thud!
The pressure on the others was relieved. Søren took the opportunity to leave the battlefield and look for a chance to kill the ankheg in one shot.
The opportunity came quickly.
When an ankheg was about to bite its target, he took a deep breath and started running. He then jumped up and slashed his scimitar at the side of the ankheg's head.
A dark green liquid splashed out!
The ankheg's body stiffened for a moment before it fell to the ground.
There was only one left.
Just as the others were about to finish off the last ankheg, the heavily injured one suddenly shrieked and waved its limbs wildly as it burrowed into the ground.
It was trying to escape!
Søren did not hesitate. He took a deep breath and calmed his heartbeat. He then shouted at another warrior, "Give me a javelin!"
A long spear was thrown at him.
Soran reached out and took the spear. He turned it around and turned the tip of the spear downwards. Then he jumped up abruptly, reaching a height of four or five meters. He roared, held the handle of the spear with both hands, and stabbed it into the ground.
Splat!
Dark green blood splattered out.
A sharp screech was heard from the ground, and the earth trembled. Søren held the spear tightly and used all his strength to drive the spear into the ground bit by bit.
Finally.
The ground gradually calmed down. The battle was over.
…
(Profession Information [Northern Barbarian]: They have a unique berserk technique. When they train, they will soak their entire body in ice water. The cold will suppress their berserk strength, and they are unable to increase their strength as much as the Barbarians. However, it also reduces the exhaustion of their body's potential. At the same time, they retain their rationality, allowing them to still have decent combat strength after going berserk. [Berserk + 2 Strength, + 1 Vitality])
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