Chapter 87: Moonlit Magic Wolf

"Damn it!"

Sirk swung his blade, blood splattering as a Wind Wolf that had pounced nearby was cleaved in two, yet the onslaught continued unabated.

Wind Wolves were not particularly formidable magical beasts, typically only at the second or third tier, but what made them troublesome was their pack mentality and sheer numbers. Their pack tactics could give any brave soul a headache.

Having barely made it through the Northern Legion's blockade, were they now to be devoured by wolves?

An air of desolation and despair pervaded the entire caravan. Though they fought bravely, the endless tide of Giant Wolves offered no glimpse of victory!

Moonlit night, wolf howls, and human roars painted a scene of brutal struggle.

The arrival of Xu Feng and Arola went unnoticed by both sides. This pair's strength was not to be underestimated, and they carefully concealed their auras.

The wolf pack made both of them pale—it was one of the most troublesome magical beasts to deal with.

What to do?

Leave? Xu Feng shook his head. Standing by and doing nothing would weigh on his conscience, but more importantly, wolves have a keen sense of smell. Once they finished off the caravan, he and his girlfriend would undoubtedly become the next target.

Out here on the exposed plains, with no cover, and with Wind Wolves renowned for their agility and speed, horses certainly couldn't outrun them. Rather than fighting alone later, it was better to find a way to help the caravan repel the wolves now.

But looking around, there were at least thousands of Giant Wolves. Unless one was a Saint Expert, taking on so many alone was clearly impossible.

Xu Feng frowned, but soon he thought of a solution. Among the wolf pack, one wolf stood out—exceptionally robust and with three eyes. Such a distinctive feature could only mean one thing: the Wolf King!

The saying goes: to shoot the rider, first shoot the horse; to catch the bandits, first catch the king. Whether this logic applied to magical beasts, Xu Feng wasn't sure, but he couldn't think of a better plan.

"Xiaoya, you stay here."

"No." The girl shook her head. "Brother Feng, I'll go with you."

"Be good."

As if by magic, the shy, obedient girl vanished. Arola stubbornly shook her head, reverting to her Little Pepper self.

Xu Feng felt a headache coming on. He had thought that after becoming his girlfriend, this girl would become more docile, but she was just as willful as before.

"Brother Feng, I'm not some weak woman. I won't hold you back."

Xu Feng naturally knew this. As the Young Princess of the Snake Clan, Arola possessed many special abilities. In terms of strength, she was no less capable than him. But as a man, Xu Feng didn't want his girlfriend taking risks.

"If you don't let me go, I'll sneak after you anyway." The young princess began to act stubborn.

Xu Feng sighed, helpless against this girl. Of course, he also felt a touch of warmth in his heart. "Alright, let's go!"

On the hillock stood the majestic Wolf King, surrounded by fifteen of the fiercest battle wolves. Magical beasts were intelligent, and their wisdom grew with their tier. As the Wolf King, it had learned simple reasoning. The northern wilderness was harsh, food was scarce. Having finally encountered so much prey, it certainly wouldn't let them go.

A wolf howl echoed far across the wilderness. Sensing their king's anger, the Giant Wolves launched an even more desperate attack.

Xu Feng and Arola cautiously, step by step, approached the hillock. The Giant Wolves' attention was fixed on the battlefield—now was a heaven-sent opportunity for a sneak attack...

Raising his right hand, magical energy surged as fire elements began to gather rapidly. However, at that moment, as if sensing something, the Wolf King turned its gaze in their direction.

The eye on its forehead shone with golden light... Crap, they'd been spotted!

A sense of foreboding flashed through Xu Feng's mind. He hadn't expected the creature's senses to be so sharp. It must have detected the magical aura, giving away their position. But now, regret was too late.

Roar!

With the Wolf King's roar, the fifteen battle wolves serving as its guards howled in unison and charged down.

Sharp fangs gleamed coldly under the moonlight, enough to make one's heart race. Yet Xu Feng remained calm. Back when he was still a rookie, he had faced a land dragon. What were wolves?

With a wave of his hand, the fire elements turned into specks of starlight, scattered upon the ground. Then the ground lit up, blazing with fierce flames—a wall of fire.

Animals fear fire, but these were magical beasts. Facing the burning magical flames, the fifteen Giant Wolves showed not a hint of fear. They pushed off with their limbs, leaping over the flames. The fire licked at their fur, sizzling. The wolves were injured, but it only fueled their ferocity. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—several Wind Blades tore through the air, shooting toward the couple.

A faint smile touched Xu Feng's lips. Did they think such magic could attack him? He raised his hand, and the air rippled like water. A red protective membrane appeared. All the Wind Blades crashed into it, vanishing without a trace...

But this was only the first wave. The Wind Wolves' sharp fangs and claws were even more fearsome!

The fifteen Giant Wolves spread out, encircling the two in a circle. They intended to tear these despicable ambushers to shreds!

Xu Feng frowned. Beside him, the young princess's long, snow-white legs had already transformed into a serpent's tail, gleaming with a dazzling golden light—the unique color of the royal family. "Brother Xu Feng, you deal with the Wolf King. Leave these underlings to me."

"Girl, can you handle it?"

"Easy, easy. Just a few wolves, no big deal."

Arola was quite confident in her own strength. She extended her jade-like arms, tracing strange patterns in the air. Her lips parted slightly as she uttered an incantation.

A spot of black appeared in space, then the ink-like color rapidly expanded, forming a rift. A python as thick as a bucket emerged from within.

This was entirely different from a mage's conjuration; it was likely a special ability of the Snake Clan. With the python's help, the girl could both attack and defend. Xu Feng felt reassured. He retrieved the Dragon Soul from his storage ring, using a rain of Fireballs to clear a path, breaking through the wolf blockade as he advanced toward the Wolf King.

Roar!

A piercing wolf howl echoed. The Giant Wolves intensified their assault on the caravan but did not fall back to defend. It seemed the pride of a king made this Three-Eyed Magic Wolf disdain calling for help. A flash of delight crossed Xu Feng's eyes—a heaven-sent opportunity indeed. The other party would pay the price for its pride.

With the help of the Dragon Soul, Xu Feng's affinity with fire elements greatly increased. Man and wolf had closed to within less than twenty meters. From Xu Feng's hand, a small burning flame rose, and the surrounding temperature suddenly soared. A night breeze swept past, causing the flame to leap up, taking on the illusory form of a dragon.

Fire Dragon spell—this was already very advanced magic. The charging Wolf King also halted. Golden light emanated from the third eye on its forehead.

A golden Wind Blade shot forth to meet the burning Fire Dragon...

Boom!

Sparks flew in all directions. Amid the dust, the Wolf King pounced, its sharp teeth more lethal than daggers. Its body length now approached that of a male lion.

As a mage, Xu Feng naturally wasn't foolish enough to engage the Giant Wolf in close combat. Buoyed by the wind, he dodged the Wolf King's pounce. He pointed a finger, unleashing another all-consuming wave of flames...

Meanwhile, the young princess faced the fifteen wolf guards. Though outnumbered, these magical beasts were far weaker than the Wolf King. The python coiled its body, shielding the girl within. Arola needed no defense; she could attack freely.

The Snake Clan's esoteric Secret Arts were displayed to their fullest under Arola's command. The young princess appeared in complete control; victory was only a matter of time. However, on the other side, the caravan's situation was increasingly desperate...

The frenzied attack of over a thousand Giant Wolves placed unimaginable pressure on the mercenaries. Surrounded by magical beasts with no escape, their only hope for survival lay in battle—a battle against hopeless odds!