Bai Ye, while keeping an eye on the demon Krumit, was also monitoring Li Jiayi.
Regrettably, neither of them appeared, but...
Rimuru had arrived!
A violent roar suddenly erupted from the battlefield, followed by a nearly transparent, colossal energy shield that enveloped a large area.
Then...
Boom!
Within the massive energy shield, a thunderous explosion occurred, and terrifying black flames erupted.
In an instant, a vast number of Orcs were continuously consumed and incinerated by the black flames!
They were utterly defenseless!
"Who are you?"
Some Orcs looked back in terror as figures slowly emerged from the lingering smoke.
"Hey, hey, hey, that really hurts my feelings. Didn't you devour our village? And now you claim not to recognize me."
As Benimaru spoke, he stepped out of the smoke, and black鬼火 (Oni-bi) reappeared in his open palm.
"Those demon horns... a survivor of the Great Oni tribe? Why have they become like this? Have they evolved?"
"Who knows?"
In response to the Orcs' bewilderment, Benimaru hurled the鬼火 (Oni-bi) in his hand forward again.
Boom!
Another explosive roar sounded, the massive energy shield once again enveloped the battlefield, and black flames raged, instantly engulfing the Orcs.
On the other side, the other Oni-jin also made their moves.
The elder Shiro, with a leap, appeared behind more than a dozen Orcs in a flash. Intersecting sword lights flashed, and those Orcs were all sliced into several pieces.
Shion charged forward with a loud shout, then leaped high, smashing her greatsword downwards.
Clang!
The ground continuously shattered, and a colossal impact force transformed into layer upon layer of shockwaves that pushed outwards, sending the Orcs flying.
"Hmm?" Bai Ye raised an eyebrow. "They've gotten stronger again."
Bai Ye wasn't entirely sure about Benimaru and Shiro's strength, but he had interacted with Shion more and knew her capabilities well. When she had followed him, Shion hadn't possessed such power. While she could defeat more than ten Orcs, she certainly couldn't do it with a single sword strike.
"As expected, Jura Great Forest and the Monster Country, this region holds significant potential for growth."
Bai Ye murmured, then looked into the distance.
Since the six elite subordinates of Rimuru, the Oni-jin, had appeared, Rimuru himself must be here, right?
Meanwhile...
At the edge of the forest, the demon Krumit stared at the crystal ball, his face filled with rage.
This was because the crystal ball displayed the very scene of the battle, and with the arrival of the chosen ones and the six Oni-jin, the Orcs began to retreat steadily.
Then...
Suddenly, a black tornado swept across the battlefield. Each tornado connected heaven and earth, incredibly terrifying. In its passage, it completely shredded the surrounding Orcs!
Black Tempest Storm!
A wolf's howl echoed from the center of the battlefield.
Rimuru's mount, Ranga, let out an enraged roar. Immediately, its body was enveloped in a radiant glow, its size instantly increasing. The single horn on its forehead transformed into two!
It had evolved!
With the battle, Ranga evolved into a Black Tempest Star Wolf!
This became the last straw that broke the camel's back. The Black Tempest Star Wolf's ability to control wind currents was too terrifying. The more than a dozen black tornadoes that erupted from the ground were unstoppable, instantly shredding thousands of Orcs.
"Damn it!"
Krumit angrily threw the crystal ball to the ground, smashing it into pieces.
"This cannot go on!" Krumit said anxiously. "If this continues and the plan fails, that person will not forgive me, absolutely not!"
Krumit gritted his teeth, then shot up into the sky, transforming into a streak of red light that soared towards the heavens.
Bai Ye was squatting on a small hill, enjoying the spectacle.
This was because the Orc Lord had arrived!
The Orc Lord was taller than any other Orc, wearing a gem-encrusted helmet and wielding a cleaver.
In appearance, apart from being taller and more robust, the Orc Lord looked no different from an ordinary Orc.
However...
"Orc Lord!"
When enemies meet, their eyes burn with hatred!
Shion roared in fury and charged towards the Orc Lord, leaping high and bringing her greatsword down upon him.
However...
Clang!
The seemingly imposing sword strike had no effect whatsoever before the Orc Lord. With a casual swing of his cleaver, the Orc Lord deflected Shion's greatsword and sent her flying with immense force.
Shiro, one of the six Oni-jin, intervened at this moment, leaping forward and instantly brushing past the Orc Lord.
Silver sword lights suddenly erupted in the air, and then...
Clang!
The Orc Lord stood there, unmoving, while Shiro looked at his short sword in horror. The short sword had been broken into several pieces.
"As expected..." Bai Ye murmured. "This guy should be left for Rimuru to deal with!"
Just then...
A red meteor streaked across the sky, capturing everyone's attention.
Boom!
The meteor that streaked across the sky shattered a black tornado with a massive roar and then plummeted downwards.
Boom!
Upon hitting the ground, a second thunderous explosion occurred. The ground was smashed into a deep crater, and layers of shockwaves pushed outwards like a passing typhoon, forcing the surrounding people to instinctively raise their hands to shield themselves.
After a moment, Krumit emerged from the dust, appearing incredibly angry, and shouted into the surroundings.
"You damn guys, why are you ruining my plan?" Krumit yelled, raising his staff. "All of you, die and become nourishment for the Orc Lord..."
A red glow suddenly emanated from the staff.
"Today, I will show you the might of a high-level demon," Krumit shouted loudly. "No one can stop the birth of a new Demon Lord!"
The red light suddenly exploded, transforming into countless red magic bullets that shot forward, precisely targeting Shion, who had been knocked down earlier.
Fear flickered in Shion's eyes, and she reached out to her side, only to find it empty. Her greatsword had been knocked away earlier!
As the magic bullets were about to descend...
Suddenly...
A figure descended from the sky!
Boom!
Accompanied by silver sword light, a terrifying sword edge slashed downwards. In the instant of the thunderous roar, those magic bullets were instantly shattered!
Bai Ye grinned, slinging his sword over his shoulder, and turned towards Shion.
The next moment, Bai Ye said with a smile, "I will fight for those who cannot fight!"