Chapter 4: Fierce Battle

Mr. Rod

Rod let out a breath; at this moment, the dazzling brilliance had already faded, replaced by an exquisitely crafted, pure white longsword that appeared in his right hand. He swung the Stardust Sword in his hand, and specks of light slowly fell from the blade, momentarily creating a mesmerizing scene that captivated the heart and mind.

If he were on land, Carter might have other options. The problem now is that he is in the air, and apart from this idea, he has no good way to resolve the current issue.

After another mercenary dispelled the toxins, Lijie turned around and, upon seeing this scene, could not help but instinctively cry out in surprise

Subsequently, Rod held it with a backhand grip

Blade of Shattered, activate

However, the onslaught of the wind serpents did not cease as a result; the unmistakable scent of blood provoked them. Just as Rod withdrew his longsword from the corpse of a wind serpent, dozens of wind serpents suddenly lunged at him. They were layered upon one another, appearing from a distance like a green mist, resembling the gaping maw of some unknown monster, capable of completely swallowing the prey before them in an instant. Dozens of wind serpents suddenly lunged at him, layered upon one another, appearing from a distance like a green mist, resembling the gaping maw of some unknown monster, capable of completely swallowing the prey before them in an instant

Although still sitting on the ground, Lijie could not help but admire the long sword, which was entirely pure and flawless. The slender blade was engraved with ancient patterns, emanating a faint glow. Even around it, the visible specks of light dust appeared as beautiful as a dream. The wings on the hilt, which were closed, were exceptionally exquisite, with even the individual feathers clearly visible. Although women have traditionally not been very interested in weapons, this long sword had far surpassed the category of mere weaponry; it could even be considered a work of art.

Carter did not hesitate any longer and immediately turned to leave. Meanwhile, Rod held the Star Mark and blocked the gap ahead.

I am fine

It is too late, Mr. Carter

The situation is indeed deteriorating

Oh?

The number of wind serpents around them is increasing. Although the airship is moving at full speed, it still cannot shake off the attacks of the majority of the wind serpents. Their situation has not improved; on the contrary, it is becoming increasingly dire.

Lijie purely appreciated it, but Carter's gaze at this moment was somewhat different

The wind serpent holds an absolute advantage in the plains; even if you increase your speed, we will not be able to leave before the airship disintegrates

He was completely unaware that everyone else was utterly stunned at that moment. Lijie sat on the ground in a daze, unable to believe the man standing before her, while Carter also slowed his pace, his gaze towards Rod filled with astonishment and surprise. Although he had long sensed that the other party was not an ordinary person, he had never imagined that he would be so "extraordinary".

Mr. Rod, how are you doing

Rod shook his head, indicating that he was fine. Although there was still some pain in the left side of his body during the movement, it did not significantly affect his combat performance. On the contrary, he was more concerned about another matter than his own condition.

But at that moment, Rod suddenly withdrew.

Mr. Rod

To rid ourselves of the harassment of the wind serpent, this is our only way, and...

Is he really planning to confront this wind serpent barehanded

Is everything alright

We intend to break out of their territorial boundaries; until then, we can only persist.

The threat of the wind snakes lies not only in their venomous fangs, but also in their corrosive venom and *illustrations*, which are equally lethal. Moreover, their small stature means that if they cannot achieve victory through a frontal assault, they will immediately change their target. Currently, many wind snakes have shattered the glass and burrowed into the cabin from below, but in the face of such a situation, the crowd is utterly defenseless. Although the confined space within the cabin limits the wind snakes' agility, their threat level has not diminished as a result. The cabin is now in disarray, and the billowing smoke emerging from several breaches indicates that the situation is quite dire.

As she gazed once more at the wind serpent, the young girl involuntarily held her breath. She wanted to do something, yet she did not know what she should do. As a spirit master, she did not need to use weapons, and she was not carrying any weapons with her. So, what should she do now

Hiss!!

Descend immediately

Lijie, who had narrowly escaped death, raised her head and was astonished to find Rod standing behind her, while she was leaning in his embrace. Perhaps due to the shock, the girl realized that her entire body felt weak and she could not muster any strength. Instinctively, she tried to stand up, but her legs gave way, causing her to sit back down instead

However, just as Carter began to speak, he noticed the young man in front of him frowning.

Lijie's small face still appeared somewhat pale, and this cannot be attributed to her timidity. After all, in the earlier situation, if it had not been for Rod pulling her back from behind, this young girl would have certainly met her demise. The terror of narrowly escaping from the clutches of death is something that ordinary people cannot comprehend.

After confirming that Lijie was unharmed, Carter immediately turned his attention to Rod, who was beside him

At this point, Rod glanced around.

The wind snake bit into emptiness.

It was almost within reach, if not for Rod suddenly appearing from behind

If an ordinary person were to witness this scene, they would likely be so frightened that their legs would go weak. However, Rod remained extremely calm. Faced with the group of monsters that had pounced in front of him, intending to tear him apart and dismember him, the only action he took was to raise his sword with his right hand and then thrust it forward.

Carter is not foolish; the reason he made this decision is that he is not familiar with this place. Upon hearing Rod mention it at this moment, he immediately understood the seriousness of the situation

The intangible magic lifted the seal, transforming into tangible waves of energy that spread outward. The wind serpent, caught in the initial onslaught, screamed as it flapped its wings, attempting to maintain its balance against the violent currents. However, before it could take any further action, a dazzling light suddenly burst forth from the waves, striking heavily against the body of the wind serpent and sending it flying away.

Everyone held their breath at that moment

Really

Just as Lijie was filled with doubt, she saw Rod extend his right hand. At that moment, Lijie finally noticed that on the back of Rod's right hand, a complex and magnificent magic circle was shining with bright and clear magical light. Lines radiated from it, extending to each finger, and a semi-transparent object resembling a card gradually emerged from the center of Rod's palm

The foul-smelling acidic liquid brushed past him, dripping onto the deck and emitting wisps of green smoke as it corroded small holes. Almost simultaneously, the wind serpents had already charged in front of Rod, and in the next moment, they were about to completely tear apart this dangerous and detestable presence before them

Our time has become limited with the * diagram * book

Call ... ... ''

Carter followed the direction of Rod's finger and then widened his eyes in surprise

Then we rushed inside there

The white blade of light suddenly erupted among the swarm of wind snakes, transforming from one into two, and from two into four. Several sharp blades swiftly shot forward, piercing through one wind snake after another. The powerful currents that surged seemed like an invisible hand, pulling at those fortunate enough to have escaped the strikes, ruthlessly tearing their bodies apart. In almost an instant, the green mist was completely shredded by the dazzling brilliance, leaving only fragments of flesh and blood.

A dazzling white light suddenly emerged

What do you intend to do

Lijie

Just as Lijie was in a state of panic, she heard Rod's voice beside her, and then she saw Rod take a half step forward, positioning himself in front of her

Leave it to me

A wind serpent flew in from the right, opening its mouth to launch an attack on Rod. However, at the very moment it charged forward, Rod had already shifted diagonally to the left, simultaneously thrusting his white longsword upward. The blade struck the wind serpent's chin precisely, sending it flying while also blocking the venom that the creature hastily sprayed out. Rod then swiftly turned, the silver blade creating a shimmering arc in the air, accurately piercing the wing of another wind serpent that attempted to launch a surprise attack from behind. As it lost its balance, Rod delivered another strike, decisively ending the life of this unfortunate serpent.

So what should we do

As an experienced adventurer, Carter could swear that he had never witnessed anything so bizarre. In fact, he was stunned when Rod summoned the weapon. Although he had seen some mages perform summoning spells, they mostly used crystals and had to mutter some strange incantations, resulting in the summoning of a few unsightly monsters, which was not uncommon. However, as for summoning a weapon? He had truly never seen such a sight.

Are you saying that we should rush into the Twilight Forest

Seeing Lijie escape from death, Carter also breathed a sigh of relief. However, soon his heart tightened again. At that moment, the wind serpent that had missed its strike had turned its head, spread its wings, and raised its head, preparing to launch another attack. Damn it! He gripped his twin swords and ran towards the two, hoping to make it in time—yet no matter how he looked at it, it seemed he would not make it.

Although it is still unclear what object Rod is holding, Carter is well aware that such a magical weapon is absolutely unusable by ordinary people. Only individuals of noble and special status are qualified to wield such a weapon. At this moment, seeing the vividly lifelike wings on the hilt of the sword, Carter couldn't help but frown. He certainly understands that on this continent, angels are a very noble race, most of whom hold prominent positions or are the backbone of important organizations. Just like Litia Parfield Mira Franlika, the ruler of the Moon Duchy who ascended to power three years ago, whose identity is that of an angel. He is well aware that on this continent, angels are a very noble race, most of whom hold prominent positions or are the backbone of important organizations. Just like Litia Parfield Mira Franlika, the ruler of the Moon Duchy who ascended to power three years ago, whose identity is that of an angel. Although this young man is still unaware of his true identity, it can be determined from this sword that he must have some connection to that noble race.

Acidic liquid sprayed out in torrents, rushing towards Rod like a torrential downpour. If Rod were to be hit by this acid rain, he would likely not die but would suffer greatly.

These thoughts merely flashed through Carter's mind as he approached the two individuals.

Rod almost immediately provided an answer, then he extended his hand and pointed to the side