Bai Ye quickly waved his hand and said, "Go!"
Nian Mei Long let out a sharp cry and followed Bai Ye as they charged forward.
The demon spawn were still gathering around, but Bai Ye's continuous attacks cleared a path, also drawing the attention of Bomb Cat and Shield Mountain.
Especially since Bai Ye's objective was clear: to move towards them.
Suddenly, a cat-shaped bomb was thrown into the air and began to fall downwards.
BOOM!
The bomb landed with a deafening explosion. Towering flames engulfed everything, and the surrounding demon spawn were blasted away.
Bai Ye couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. They had seen him and were providing cover.
"Nian Mei Long," Bai Ye said, taking out his beast-taming ball. "You go back first."
Bai Ye recalled Nian Mei Long into the beast-taming ball, then quickly scanned the distance to pinpoint a location. Immediately after, Bai Ye teleported to the area cleared by the bomb and spread his palm.
From Bai Ye's palm, Steel Slime continuously produced black bubbles that solidified. Then, seven flying swords appeared before Bai Ye.
Seven-colored rainbow…
Bai Ye scratched his head. He couldn't see seven colors anymore. All the flying swords had turned pitch black. However, as long as they worked, their color was irrelevant to Bai Ye.
"Kill!"
With the seven swords materialized, Bai Ye waved his hand, and they swiftly flew, sweeping forward.
Demon spawn continuously leaped towards Bai Ye, but as soon as they approached him, their bodies were severed by the flying swords.
In an instant, limbs and dismembered bodies flew everywhere.
Large amounts of blood splattered, scattering far and wide.
Even the air began to fill with a腥味, and a faint mist of blood started to drift.
On the other side, Bomb Cat also continuously threw small bombs. Their power was not as terrifying as the initial massive one, but with continuous throws, they blasted the demon spawn away, forcefully clearing a path for Bai Ye.
Soon, Bai Ye had fought through the horde of demon spawn. After about twenty to thirty meters, Bomb Cat launched another bomb, blasting away the demon spawn ahead. Bai Ye immediately seized the opportunity to re-locate, then instantly moved to the side of Bomb Cat and Shield Mountain.
Bai Ye chuckled, "Bomb Cat and Shield Mountain? Weren't you heading to the Cloud Desert? I heard there were bandits attacking the outpost there."
"Huh?" Bomb Cat blinked its eyes, looking at Bai Ye curiously. "You know us? How did you know we went to the Cloud Desert?"
"Sister Mu Lan told me," Bai Ye said. "I was knocked out on the roadside a while ago..."
Bomb Cat interrupted, "So, Sister Mu Lan found something and brought it back, right?"
The word "found" was quite precise. Although Bai Ye wanted to refute it, it seemed Bomb Cat wasn't entirely wrong.
"Gu gu gua gu gu gu..."
Shield Mountain's eyes lit up, and he continuously shook his head.
Bai Ye looked bewildered. "What does that mean?"
Bomb Cat said, "He says he's happy to see you."
Bai Ye was stunned. "You can understand that too?"
Bomb Cat replied, "After a while, you'll be able to understand too. Shield Mountain is easy to get along with."
Bai Ye nodded. "Oh."
Bomb Cat threw a bomb and asked, "So, why are you following us?"
Bai Ye explained, "I had some business and just returned to the Great Wall, then I heard that demon spawn were attacking. I wanted to find Sister Mu Lan but couldn't, and I saw you leaving the city from the battlements, so I followed to see."
Bomb Cat said, "We're like you, just returned from the Cloud Desert. Upon learning of the demon spawn attack, we're now going to find Sister Mu Lan."
Bai Ye asked, "Do you know where Sister Mu Lan is?"
"Sister Mu Lan received orders from General Su Lie to investigate the cause of the demon spawn attack," Bomb Cat said, looking around. "An attack of this scale is usually not ordinary. Without a reason, such a large-scale attack wouldn't happen."
Bai Ye nodded. "So, do you know where Sister Mu Lan is?"
Bomb Cat replied, "Before we left, we found General Su Lie and learned which direction Sister Mu Lan departed."
Bai Ye asked, "Can you take me with you?"
"Of course!" Bomb Cat jumped up and patted Bai Ye on the shoulder. "You look strong. With you along, it should be easier for us to break through."
Shield Mountain nodded in agreement, "Gu gu gu gua gu gu gu..."
Bomb Cat translated, "He says you're welcome to join us."
Bai Ye smiled. "I'm very happy to join you."
Bomb Cat raised a bomb and pointed forward. "In that case, let's set off!"
BOOM!
Bomb Cat threw the bomb in its hand forward again. Immediately, a huge roar sounded, and the bomb exploded, blasting the surrounding demon spawn away.
Bai Ye took a deep breath, took a step forward, and his entire body ignited.
"Phoenix Flame!"
Bai Ye punched forward, and the phoenix flame shot out, transforming into a pillar of fire that charged ahead.
The pillar of fire continued forward, engulfing the demon spawn in its path, and then...
"Flame Burst!"
Bai Ye extended his fist and clenched it in the air in front.
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM...
The pillar of fire exploded section by section, blasting the demon spawn within the flames into fragments.
Bomb Cat appeared exceptionally excited, looking at Bai Ye and asking, "You like explosions too?"
Bai Ye shrugged. "They're alright?"
Bomb Cat happily declared, "Anyone who likes the art of explosions is my good friend."
Bai Ye replied, "The honor is all mine."
Just then...
"Gu gua gu gua gu gu, gu gu..."
Shield Mountain suddenly looked ahead and let out a sound that Bai Ye couldn't understand.
Bomb Cat's expression turned serious, and it looked ahead. "Shield Mountain says a powerful enemy is coming."
As soon as Bomb Cat finished speaking, suddenly, dense black dots appeared in the sky. Upon closer inspection, it was a vast volley of arrows riding the wind, descending towards the three of them.
"Careful!"
Just as Bai Ye was about to act, Shield Mountain stepped to the very front.
Immovable as a mountain!
Shield Mountain spread his arms, and immediately, the sound of mechanical gears whirring emanated from his arms. Then, large shields appeared on his left and right arms.
CRASH!
Shield Mountain forcefully closed the two shields together and slammed them onto the ground, standing there like a fortress.
The next moment, the arrow volley descended!
A greenish glow appeared before Shield Mountain. As the arrows struck, ripples continuously appeared on the green glow, and the arrows were deflected, completely unable to penetrate Shield Mountain's defense.
Bomb Cat proudly exclaimed, "Shield Mountain is the sturdiest shield of the Great Wall Guard!"