#741 - Lao Fei takes action

Dan Bi and Ai Ou's sudden intrusion into the battle instantly reversed the situation. Their mere appearance heavily injured one person and knocked down another, drastically reducing the enemy's numbers.

Although the element of surprise played a role, Ai Ou's formidable attack power was undeniable. Even the Frost Giants hesitated to confront this terrifying behemoth.

The giants' reluctance to advance didn't mean they were immune to attacks. Sometimes, danger extends beyond what the eye can perceive.

Xue Xi couldn't help but shrink, feeling as if the room had grown colder. Had it not been for Han Ya Mei's tail wrapped around her, she might have already fainted from the cold.

"Hoo~"

It wasn't Xue Xi's imagination; the cold wind in the room had indeed become more biting. Even the giants couldn't help but narrow their eyes, as the chilling wind reminded them of Jotunheim.

Han Ya Mei smirked, knowing that the sudden, piercing cold was proof of their final reinforcement's arrival.

Lei Ling, enveloped in a chilling wind, emerged from the hole Ai Ou had created. The instant she stepped inside, the room's cold became even more terrifying.

Lei Ling thrust her hands forward, and the gale obeyed her command, sweeping towards the Frost Giants. Such power was irresistible even to the giants, forcing them to retreat several meters. The dilapidated corridor finally succumbed to the devastation, and the barrier between the arena and backstage collapsed.

The battlefield expanded, providing everyone present with a crucial piece of information: all the spectators had been evacuated. The venue was now empty, save for the wreckage.

"Hai Lang, what about the two targets you were tracking?" Han Ya Mei asked, seizing a moment to catch her breath. As the captain, she had to consider all factors to plan the next move, and the enemy's numbers were paramount.

"I lost them," Zhu Er said, her eyes never leaving the enemy. "After entering the arena, those two disappeared, shrouded in a strange energy. Before I could search for them, I received the director's orders to come and support you."

"The civilians inside the venue have all been evacuated under the direction of other agents," Lei Ling added, providing timely information. "The director said we can fight without reservation. He has already communicated with the South Korean government, and no one else will interfere with us."

"To think they dare cause trouble at my favorite concert," Dan Bi said, clenching her fists like in a kung fu movie, Ai Ou naturally mimicking her.

"I'll give you all a lesson you won't forget!"

"I'm starting to question your legitimacy," Tony landed beside Xue Xi, draping a blanket he'd somehow acquired over her.

"You're even employing child labor, though I must admit, this kid has good taste."

"Take your girlfriend and leave, Tony Stark," Han Ya Mei said, retracting her tail from around Xue Xi. "We'll hold these monsters back. I know you're not happy about it, but if you want to get involved, get your soft spot to safety first."

Han Ya Mei's words left Tony speechless. He was an inveterate adventurer, willing to risk his own life on a possibility, but he wouldn't allow those he cared about to be exposed to danger with him.

Therefore, without a word, he scooped Xue Xi into his arms, activated his leg thrusters, and flew towards the emergency exit.

Seeing someone trying to escape, the giants naturally wouldn't stand idly by. The giant wielding a long spear once again hurled it, targeting the vulnerable Tony's back.

If that spear hit, it would definitely be a double kill, but it was unlikely to succeed.

Lei Ling raised both hands, and a gale instantly swept through the room, diverting the ice spear's trajectory. It spun wildly in the air before falling to the ground.

The gale even picked up the chairs in the arena. This wasn't Lei Ling's intention, but it did add a negligible amount of power to her attack.

"Reciprocity is key!"

Lei Ling abruptly swung her hands down, the gale pausing for a moment before several invisible attacks hurtled towards the giants.

The giants at the front had no time to react, their bodies instantly sliced into pieces, azure blood splattering across the ground.

"Don't be afraid, they're just blades of air," Laufey's words were like a reassurance, steadying everyone before fear could spread among the giants.

"Change formation, use shields to defend, spearmen retreat for ranged attacks, berserkers await an opportunity to strike."

As Laufey spoke, the giants shifted their formation. Two giants wielding heavy shields stood at the front, a spearman positioned himself at the rear, and a berserker lurked behind the shields, awaiting his chance to strike.

Supposedly to evade Lei Ling's air slashes, Laufey, as the one giving the orders, strode out from behind the shields, carrying a giant axe, his subordinates seemingly unconcerned.

Regardless of what the opponent was planning, Lei Ling figured it wouldn't hurt to test the waters, so she launched several more air blades.

Laufey snorted coldly, completely ignoring the air blades as if he hadn't noticed Lei Ling's attack, allowing them to slice towards him.

"Bang, bang, bang!"

The air blades accurately struck Laufey, but the expected carnage didn't occur. The blades dissipated like ordinary wind upon impact, leaving no trace on Laufey.

"So tough," Lei Ling couldn't help but click her tongue. Her air slashes could even cut through fifty millimeters of steel, yet they were proving useless against the giant before her.

"Some strength, but not enough," Laufey exhaled a cold breath, taking a large step forward, causing the room temperature to drop several degrees again.

Lei Ling only felt a blur before her eyes. Laufey had somehow appeared before her with his axe, and by the time she realized it, all she could see was the axe blade rapidly approaching.

"Roar!"

Fortunately, Lei Ling wasn't alone. The bear spirit Ai Ou and Dan Bi moved to intercept, azure light blazing on the bear's paw as it slammed into Laufey's axe blade.

"Bang!"

With a muffled thud, Dan Bi felt her right hand go numb. This was the first time she'd encountered an enemy with such immense strength. Her and the bear's combined effort could only slightly budge the opponent's axe.

However, a hair's breadth could make all the difference. That slight deviation saved Lei Ling's life. Had Dan Bi not intervened, Lei Ling would have met her demise.

Or perhaps Yang Le, hidden in the shadows, would have saved her.

Seeing this, Yang Le, who was hiding in the monitoring room, sat back down in his chair.