According to Zi Yuan, those lizardmen were elite guards, well-equipped and among the strongest of their kind.
However…
It was useless!
The surrounding pigmen were incredibly fierce.
Though they looked no different from ordinary pigmen, Bai Ye noticed various wounds on their bodies.
Some were fresh, some were old.
This indicated that the group of pigmen before them were seasoned warriors, and also that they had devoured countless other beings!
*Clang!*
A pigman swung his axe forcefully, knocking a spear out of a lizardman's hand.
In the next instant, the pigman raised his hand again, his axe about to descend on the lizardman's head.
But at this moment…
*Clang!*
A crimson sword light struck the axe, deflecting the pigman's weapon.
Zi Yuan leaped forward, her broadsword slashing downwards fiercely. A sound of tearing flesh followed, and a pigman's head flew into the air, tumbling repeatedly.
Bai Ye's appearance drew the attention of some pigmen, but the majority were still focused on the lizardmen leader. Only a small contingent broke off to approach Bai Ye and Zi Yuan.
"Looks like I'm being underestimated?" Bai Ye grinned. "Not enough of you to keep me busy!"
As he spoke, Bai Ye strode forward.
The seven colored flying swords of the Seven Rainbow Sword swirled around Bai Ye's body, spinning constantly.
Bai Ye chose not to use his Poison-Poison Fruit ability.
Although it was a red-quality special ability, it wasn't always convenient in certain situations.
Like now…
It wasn't about its power, but rather Bai Ye feared he might accidentally poison the lizardmen, especially their leader.
He came to rescue them, only to end up killing their boss…
Bai Ye figured the lizardmen would then attack him alongside the pigmen!
As Bai Ye pondered this, the pigmen had closed in. Bai Ye's hand now held several Taoist talismans.
"Earth Spell!"
A wall of earth suddenly rose from the ground, repelling two pigmen. The remaining pigmen paused for a moment, then raised their axes to chop. Soon, the earth wall was smashed to pieces.
But…
"Thunder Flash!"
The moment the earth wall shattered, a bolt of lightning tore through the sky and struck downwards.
With a rumble!
The thunder struck the ground, exploding and staggering the pigmen.
"Go!"
Bai Ye formed a sword seal with his hand. Seven swords flew outwards, piercing the chests of seven pigmen, passing straight through their bodies.
The surrounding pigmen cried out in agony. The intense pain ignited their ferocity, making them even more savage, but…
The seven swords that pierced their bodies swayed in the air, emitting a "buzzing" sound.
In the next instant, seven streams of seven-colored sword energy descended.
*Splat, splat, splat…*
The pigmen who had surrounded Bai Ye froze instantly, and then…
Their bodies split apart!
Some were cleaved in two by the sword energy, some were bisected at the waist, and some lost their heads…
Having dealt with those pigmen, Bai Ye winked at Zi Yuan, who had just decapitated a pigman. "How was that? Cool, right!"
"Hmph!" Zi Yuan snorted. "Nowhere near as cool as Lord Rimuru!"
Bai Ye shrugged and continued forward. Forming another sword seal, he swung his hand forward, and the seven colored flying swords simultaneously slashed ahead.
*Boom!*
The ground split open, repelling the pigmen ahead and carving a path.
But at this very moment…
Zi Yuan looked at Bai Ye.
Behind Bai Ye, a colossal figure appeared, wielding a massive double-bladed battle axe.
Zi Yuan immediately shouted, "Watch out!"
At the same moment, Bai Ye felt a strong gust of wind from behind and an intense pressure. He quickly drew his Frostbreak Sword from his waist and slashed backward.
*Clang!*
A clear, ringing sound echoed!
Bai Ye's expression shifted slightly. Such immense strength!
Bai Ye looked up. The pigman before him was taller and stronger than the others. Unlike common pigmen, this one wore black armor, and his double-bladed giant axe was clearly larger than those used by the others.
As he mused, Bai Ye leaped backward, creating distance between himself and the giant.
Bai Ye donned his bio-mask and said, "Scan!"
Biological scan initiated…
Biological scan complete…
Pigman General (Demonic Pigman) (Healthy) (Evolving): A Pigman General under the Pigman Emperor. Has consumed many life forms.
Strength: 121
Speed: ??
Stamina: 182
Spirit: 78
Intelligence: ??
Weakness Search: ??
Held Items: Double-Bladed Battle Axe
Magic: Demonic Combat Aura
Abilities: Super Regeneration, Devour
Resistances: Pain Nullification
…
Bai Ye raised an eyebrow. "Pigman General? As expected, the hidden quest isn't that easy to complete."
A strength attribute of 121 already surpassed Bai Ye's, though not by much. However, his stamina was terrifying, approaching two hundred. This indicated the opponent was adept at prolonged combat and could maintain a certain level of fighting strength even when injured.
Furthermore, the displayed held item indicated that his axe was no ordinary weapon.
But the most troublesome aspects were…
The Super Regeneration and Devour abilities!
The Devour ability was the fundamental reason for the pigmen's sudden surge in power, and Super Regeneration…
From its literal meaning, one could imagine how troublesome it would be.
Meanwhile…
The Pigman General advanced on Bai Ye once more, swinging his double-bladed battle axe down at him.
Bai Ye swiftly dodged, evading the attack.
*Boom!*
The ground was struck by the axe, instantly erupting.
Seizing the opportunity, Bai Ye's Frostbreak Sword slashed at the Pigman General's waist!
With a *thud*, the blade glided across, quickly opening a gash on the Pigman General's waist. Bai Ye then moved past him.
But…
As Bai Ye looked back, he could clearly see the wound he had just inflicted healing at a visible rate, disappearing within moments, leaving no scar.
"I knew this would happen!" Bai Ye thought, throwing a piece of white gauze forward. "Frostbite Strike."
Frostbite Strike (Transforms the frost gauze into a chilling tide for attack)
After the Zi Wu Frost Gauze was thrown, a vast expanse of frost and snow immediately swept the surroundings, heading towards the Pigman General.
The cold slowed the Pigman General's movements. Simultaneously, hailstones began to condense around him and pelt his body incessantly, making each step he took difficult.
But…
…