The mounts of these dune people are jaw-droppingly huge bugs. The shaking of the earth and the deafening sound were caused by these behemoths. Their rapid movement was like a small earthquake, causing everything around them to tremble.
"Let me go, such a big maggot?" Liu Jun stood outside the carriage, his eyes widened, looking at the big bugs rushing over like a tide, his face full of shock and disbelief, he couldn't help blurting out.
It's not like he has never seen large ferocious beasts, but seeing such a big maggot suddenly was really unacceptable.
Looking at these bugs carefully, their appearance was very similar to the maggots he had seen before, but their size was beyond imagination, far more than tens of thousands of times larger than maggots.
Each of these huge bugs is tens of meters long, and their bodies are as thick as hills. Moreover, their mouthparts are surprisingly large. When they open their mouths, the rows of sharp, gleaming teeth are clearly visible, as if they can tear anything into pieces with just one bite. shudder.
"Fire the arrow!" The guard captain stood in front of the team, with a nervous and serious look on his face, staring closely at the approaching insects, and gave the order immediately and decisively.
Following this order, "swish, swish, swish", countless crossbow arrows shot towards the insects like raindrops. The densely packed crossbow arrows shimmered with metallic luster under the sunlight, and made the sound of breaking wind, as if they were going to wipe out these terrible insects in one fell swoop.
However, a crisp but desperate sound of "ding-dong" was heard, and the fired crossbow arrows fell to the ground one after another.
The outer skin of these bugs is extremely hard, and ordinary crossbow arrows cannot cause any damage to them. Not only that, this attack like a tickle completely angered these bugs. Their already huge bodies twisted violently, letting out waves of low roars, and their speed suddenly accelerated, like trains running out of control, rushing towards everyone crazily.
"Release the demon dogs!" The guard captain gritted his teeth, veins popped out on his forehead, and with a trace of cruelty in his eyes, he gave the order decisively again.
As the order was issued, the carriages transporting the demon dogs were opened. Monster dogs the size of calves rushed out of the carriage. They exuded a dangerous aura and their eyes flashed with fierce light. They barked at the big bugs that rushed over, seeming to challenge these behemoths. .
"Charge!" the guard captain suddenly waved the long knife in his hand and roared.
Following the guard captain's order, the demon dogs that were already a little restless around the caravan suddenly rushed towards the huge bugs in front of them like arrows from the string.
These monster dogs are strong and strong, exuding a wild aura. Their eyes are filled with ferocity and fearlessness, and they will kill opponents dozens of times larger than themselves without hesitation.
In the blink of an eye, the two sides were fiercely entangled. Dust suddenly flew up on the battlefield, and the sounds of roaring insects and barking dogs mingled together.
Those giant bugs are like moving hills. They are constantly twisting their thick and hard-armored bodies, and every twist seems to make the earth tremble slightly. Their sharp mouths were like huge guillotines, biting crazily at the attacking demon dogs. Each bite carried a powerful force, seeming to tear everything in sight into pieces.
The demon dogs did not choose to act recklessly. They rely on their unparalleled flexibility to cooperate with each other tacitly. Some demon dogs are responsible for attracting the attention of giant bugs, jumping up and down in front of the bugs, causing the bugs to turn their huge bodies angrily; some demon dogs look at the right moment, quickly approach from the side or behind, and then bite the weakest parts of the bug with a sharp bite. parts.
The teeth of these demon dogs are extremely sharp, like sharp daggers. Although crossbow arrows could not penetrate the giant insect's hard skin before, the teeth of the demon dogs could easily cut into it. Soon, the bodies of these giant insects were covered with wounds, and green mucus continued to seep from the wounds, mottled their originally hard skin.
The caravan saw that the balance of victory on the battlefield seemed to have clearly tilted towards the demon dogs, and everyone's faces showed expressions of excitement. Some people even started cheering, as if they had seen what would happen after the crisis was over.
However, the expressions of the guards were exactly the opposite. Their faces became more and more ugly, their brows were knitted tightly together, and their eyes revealed deep worry. Because they knew in their hearts that although these giant insects were bitten all over their bodies at the moment, most of them were actually just skin wounds.
Although these demon dogs caused some damage to the giant bugs, they were far from enough to pose a fatal threat to these tenacious giant bugs.
At this time, the largest giant insect suddenly looked up to the sky and roared, seeming to be summoning something.
This roar was like a chain reaction, instantly triggering the resonance of other insects. They all followed suit, and together they released angry roars into the sky.
Before the demon dogs could recover from this sudden change, the ground began to tremble violently. Immediately afterwards, countless sharp earth pillars were thrust out from the ground like sharp swords, pointing straight into the sky.
The panicked demon dogs wanted to escape, but it was too late. They have rough skin and thick flesh, and appear to be extremely tough, but their weak point - their bellies - is extremely soft.
The sharp pillars of earth were like arrows of death, instantly piercing the stomachs of several demon dogs. Some demon dogs didn't even let out a scream, and fell directly to the ground, lifeless.
The other injured demon dogs struggled in pain, and their movement speed was greatly reduced, making them a meal for the giant insects. These giant bugs pounced on them unceremoniously, opened their bloody mouths, and devoured the demon dogs one by one. Not long after, four or five demon dogs entered the giant insect's belly.
When the guard captain witnessed this scene, his eyes turned red and anger burned in his heart. Not just him, the other guards were equally angry. These demon dogs, like their comrades, have fought side by side and experienced countless lives and deaths together. "Captain! Come on!" The guards' voices were full of urgency and grief, and their eyes were all turned to the guard captain. Watching their companions being devoured by giant insects, their hearts felt like they were being cut by thousands of sharp knives.
"No, if we charge forward now, the caravan's defense will be empty." The guard captain gritted his teeth, his voice low and hoarse due to restraint.
"Alas..." A sigh came from the carriage, and it was Liu Jun's voice.
In an instant, a thick gray mist centered on Liu Jun's carriage and quickly spread outward. This mist is like substance, blocking sight and making people feel chilly. Immediately afterwards, a cold breath filled the air, as if even the air was frozen by this force.
The guards and caravan members were stunned by this unexpected situation. They looked at each other, bewildered. When the gray mist gradually dissipated and the true appearance was revealed, everyone was dumbfounded.
What appeared in front of them was an unprecedented team of undead knights. There were a total of eighteen knights, riding tall horses armed to the teeth, wearing thick armor, with blue flames in their eyes, as if they were the gods of death coming out of hell. Their presence solidified the surrounding air, exuding a heart-stopping coercion.
These undead knights are not extraordinary, but were snatched by Liu Jun from the enemy before.
He thought these undead knights were cool, so he spent a lot of time and energy upgrading them. Nowadays, these undead knights have become extremely powerful. Although I dare not say that they can sweep everything, Liu Jun is confident that they can definitely deal with the raging sandworms in front of him.
Seeing these undead knights slowly lining up, preparing to charge towards the giant insect, the eyes of the guard captain and caravan members all flashed with hope. They knew that these undead knights, who looked very impressive, were their allies.
The undead knight at the front, the spear in his hand flashed with cold light, suddenly stretched forward, as if declaring war on those huge insects.
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Immediately afterwards, the eighteen undead horses seemed to have received invisible orders and quickly rushed towards those ferocious giant insects. The sound of their hooves hitting the ground was uniform and as shocking as war drums.
The giant insects seemed to feel the unprecedented danger. They gave up the helpless demon dogs at their mouths and instead roared and rushed towards these undead knights. Their bodies are huge and twisted, with thick saliva dripping from their mouths, and their eyes flash with a bloodthirsty glare.
Without any command or signal, the eighteen undead knights seemed to have a telepathic understanding, and they threw the spears in their hands at the same time.
These spears drew graceful arcs in the air, making a sharp sound of breaking through the air, and quickly approached the giant insect like a messenger of death.
"Swish, swish, swish", the spear flew through the air quickly, and with unstoppable force, it accurately penetrated the giant insect's body. Although the bodies of these giant insects were as hard as iron, they were like paper in front of these spears, being pierced through instantly.
If someone is more careful, they will find that the spears in the hands of these undead knights are not extraordinary. Dozens of complex and mysterious formations are carved on the spear. These formations are superimposed on each other, doubling the power of the spear. When the spear penetrated the giant insect's body, these formations seemed to be activated, bursting out with dazzling light.
"Boom, boom, boom", a series of explosions sounded, deafening. The giant insects that were stung exploded into pieces in an instant, with pieces of flesh flying everywhere and blood splattering everywhere. The air was filled with a strong smell of blood and burnt food, which was nauseating.
The undead knights did not stop. They rode forward, preparing to launch the next round of attacks. Although those giant insects were numerous in number, they seemed so vulnerable in front of these undead knights. This battle seemed to have become a one-sided massacre.
This group of sand dune people seemed to realize that the group of undead knights in front of them was definitely not good, and they were unable to compete with them. As a result, the leader of the Dunemen quickly let out a sharp cry. The sound was particularly shrill in the strong wind, as if it was some kind of special signal, beckoning the living giant insects to run away quickly.
However, they thought well, but the reality was extremely cruel. Although the huge body of the giant insect is incredibly powerful, its speed is far inferior to those of the sturdy and agile undead knights.
I saw the undead knights riding tall undead war horses, sweeping towards the Dune Man like a whirlwind. The horses' hooves stepped on the sand, and the dust raised seemed like a battle flag for their charge.
Only half a stick of incense had passed before this chase with disparity in power came to an end. All the giant insects fell one after another under the fierce attack of the undead knights. Their huge bodies lay in a mess on the sand, and their blood slowly seeped out and merged into the endless yellow sand. And none of the Sand Dune people were spared, and they were all captured.
At this time, Liu Jun and the others also slowly approached. This was the first time they saw the Dune Man.
Although these dune people are called "people", they really don't look like humans. Each one of them looked like mummies that had been dried by time. Their bodies were so shriveled that it seemed as if a strong wind could blow them down.
What is particularly strange is that their heads are surprisingly large, which forms a very sharp contrast with their thin bodies, and looks very weird. (End of chapter)