Bai Ye, while keeping an eye on the demon Kruminous, was also watching Li Jiayi.
Regrettably, neither of them appeared, but…
Rimuru had arrived!
A violent roaring sound suddenly erupted on the battlefield, followed by a giant, nearly transparent shield of light, which enveloped a large area.
And then…
Boom!
Within the massive light shield, a roaring explosion occurred, and terrifying black flames erupted.
In an instant, a large number of pig-headed people were continuously consumed and burned to ashes by the black flames!
They were utterly defenseless!
"Who are you?"
Some pig-headed people looked back in horror as figures slowly emerged from the billowing smoke.
"Hey, hey, hey, that’s a bit too disheartening. Didn’t you devour our village? And now you claim not to know me."
Benimaru said this as he stepped out of the smoke, black鬼火 (guǐ huǒ) reappearing in his open palm.
"Those demon horns… a survivor of the great demon tribe? Why have they become like this? Have they evolved?"
"Who knows?"
In response to the pig-headed people’s astonishment, Benimaru threw the鬼火 (guǐ huǒ) in his hand forward again.
Boom!
Another deafening explosion echoed, and the giant light shield once again covered the battlefield. The black flames then raged furiously, instantly engulfing the pig-headed people.
On the other side, the other oni people also made their moves.
The elder Hakurou leaped forward, a flash of his figure, and he appeared behind a dozen pig-headed people. A flurry of sword light appeared, and those pig-headed people were all sliced into several pieces.
Shion charged forward with loud shouts, then leaped high into the air and slammed her greatsword downwards.
Clang!
The earth shattered continuously, and the immense impact transformed into layers of ripples, pushing outwards and sending the pig-headed people flying.
"Hmm?" Bai Ye raised an eyebrow and said, "They've grown stronger again."
Bai Ye wasn’t entirely sure about Benimaru and Hakurou’s strength, but he was more familiar with Shion and knew her capabilities. When she had been with him, Shion had never been this strong. While she could defeat a dozen pig-headed people then, she certainly couldn't do it with a single sword strike.
"As expected, the Jura Great Forest and this region of the demon country have considerable potential for development."
Bai Ye murmured, then looked into the distance.
Since the six powerful generals of Rimuru’s subordinates had appeared, Rimuru himself should be here, right?
Meanwhile…
At the edge of the forest, the demon Kruminous stared at the crystal ball, filled with rage.
Because the crystal ball displayed the ongoing battle, and with the chosen ones and the six oni joining the fray, the pig-headed people began to retreat.
Then…
Suddenly, a fierce black tornado swept across the battlefield. Each tornado was capable of connecting heaven and earth, incredibly terrifying, and in an instant, it completely annihilated the surrounding pig-headed people as it swept through!
Black Storm!
A wolf's howl echoed from the center of the battlefield.
Rimuru’s mount, Ranga, let out an angry roar. Immediately, its body was enveloped in a radiant glow, its size instantly growing significantly, and its single horn on its forehead transformed into two!
Evolved!
As the battle raged, Ranga evolved into the Black Tempest Star Wolf!
This was the straw that broke the camel's back. The Black Tempest Star Wolf's control over the wind currents was too terrifying. The dozen black tornadoes that erupted from the ground were unstoppable, and thousands of pig-headed people were instantly shredded.
"Damn it!"
Kruminous, in a fit of rage, smashed the crystal ball onto the ground, shattering it into pieces.
"This cannot continue!" Kruminous exclaimed anxiously. "If this continues and the plan fails, that Lord will not forgive me, absolutely not!"
Kruminous gritted his teeth, then suddenly shot up into the sky, transforming into a red streak of light that soared into the heavens.
Bai Ye crouched on a small hill, watching the spectacle.
Because the Pig-Headed Emperor had arrived!
The Pig-Headed Emperor was taller than any other pig-headed person, wearing a helmet inlaid with gems, and wielding a cleaver in his hand.
In terms of appearance, apart from being taller and more robust, the Pig-Headed Emperor looked no different from an ordinary pig-headed person.
However…
"Pig-Headed Emperor!"
When enemies meet, their eyes burn with hatred!
Shion roared in anger and charged towards the Pig-Headed Emperor. She leaped high into the air and swung her greatsword down at him.
But…
Clang!
That seemingly formidable sword had no effect whatsoever in front of the Pig-Headed Emperor. With a casual swing of his cleaver, he batted Shion’s greatsword away, and the immense force sent Shion flying.
Hakurou, one of the six oni, moved at this moment, leaping forward. In an instant, he brushed past the Pig-Headed Emperor.
Silver sword light suddenly erupted in the air, and then…
Clang!
The Pig-Headed Emperor stood there, unmoved, while Hakurou looked at his short sword in horror. The short sword had already snapped into several pieces.
"As expected…" Bai Ye murmured. "This guy is probably meant for Rimuru to deal with!"
Just then…
A red meteor streaked across the sky, drawing everyone's attention.
Boom!
The meteor that crossed the sky shattered a black tornado with a deafening roar, then plummeted downwards.
Rumble!
The moment it hit the ground, a second tremendous explosion occurred. The ground was gouged out, and layers of airwaves spread outwards like a typhoon, forcing those around to instinctively raise their hands to shield themselves.
After a moment, Kruminous emerged from the dust, looking extremely angry, and shouted all around.
"You damnable fools, why did you ruin my plan?" Kruminous roared, raising his staff. "All of you die and become nutrients for the Pig-Headed Emperor…"
The staff suddenly emitted a red glow.
"Today, I will show you the might of a higher-ranking demon!" Kruminous shouted loudly. "No one can stop the birth of a new demon lord!"
The red light suddenly burst forth, transforming into countless red magic projectiles that shot forward, their target precisely Shion, who had been knocked down and sent flying earlier.
Fear flickered in Shion’s eyes. She reached out to her side, only to find it empty. Her greatsword had been knocked away earlier!
Just as the magic projectiles were about to strike…
Suddenly…
A figure descended from the sky!
Boom!
Accompanied by silver sword light, a terrifying blade swept downwards. In the instant of the deafening roar, the magic projectiles were instantly shattered!
Bai Ye grinned, slinging his sword over his shoulder, and turned towards Shion.
The next moment, Bai Ye smiled and said, "I will fight for those who cannot fight!"