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Chapter 340
chapter 287 part 2
"Ahhh!!" the Gray King shrieked.
The lightning dissipated.
The Gray King's entire pelt was blackened, and arcs of electricity crackled across his iron-hard fur. He let out another sharp scream, "It hurts so damn much! Get down here!!"
Hmm?
"Does he have lightning resistance?"
Tang Zheng was surprised to see the Gray King take a direct hit from *Dragon Lightning* without suffering severe damage.
"In that case, *Fire Dragon!*"
Crimson flames swept across the sky, forming a pillar of fire that descended from above.
"Wai-wait a minute!"
The moment the Gray King saw the flames, a look of terror appeared in his eyes. He turned to flee, but it was too late.
Boom!
The high-temperature flames enveloped the Gray King and exploded.
Under the enhancement of the passive ability *Elemental Blessing*, the power of the magic was further strengthened and made more destructive.
The tough fur offered no protection whatsoever against the scorching flames. Enveloped in fire, the Gray King let out piercing wails and miserable screams.
This member of the Ten Evils of the Demi-Humans, under everyone's gaze, was burned to a crisp in the flames with no ability to resist.
*Gained 32,789 experience points.*
[Experience Slot: 462,311 / 410,000]
The faces of all the Iron Ratmen showed expressions of disbelief. For a moment, they were all struck speechless as panic spread among them.
"*Fire Dragon.*"
Tang Zheng's indifferent voice sounded again.
Crimson, high-temperature flames smashed into the Iron Ratmen's position, turning it into a sea of fire that engulfed a large number of them.
*Fire Dragon.*
*Fire Dragon.*
Two more Fire Dragons were cast, and the roughly 800 elite Iron Ratmen were annihilated by Tang Zheng in one go.
*Gained 271 experience.*
*Gained 325 experience.*
*Gained 308 experience.*
*...*
[Experience Slot: 730,623 / 410,000]
The strength of these Iron Ratmen was, on average, at a standard of level 10 or higher. In an instant, Tang Zheng had gained around 250,000 experience.
"The experience points provided by these demi-human races, most of which have special abilities, are generally far higher than that of monsters of the same level."
A look of surprise flashed in Tang Zheng's eyes. He controlled his flight magic to descend from the sky, arriving in front of an Iron Ratman at the edge of the flames. More than half its body was scorched, and it was barely breathing.
"*Charm Species!*"
A glint of magic power flashed in Tang Zheng's eyes. "Tell me the location of your tribe."
He indeed had no intention of continuing to conquer other demi-human races during this time. Once the drought dragged on, these demi-humans would fall into chaos on their own, and that would be the opportune moment to subjugate them.
But now.
Since the enemy had come knocking on his door, there was no reason not to return the favor.
Tang Zheng lifted the barely breathing Iron Ratman with one hand and turned to look at the figure behind him who could still barely stand. "You're in a sorry state, Gagaran."
"I underestimated him," Gagaran said in a low voice, his jaw twitching a few times.
He had originally thought that since the other was one of the “Ten Evils of the Demi-Humans,” he would fight like a warrior, not expecting him to resort to such petty tricks.
"This is the Hills, not the arena you were in before."
Tang Zheng spoke indifferently, his gaze passing over Gagaran to the two Elemental Ogres behind him.
"Gagaran, stay here and deal with the corpses. The two of you, bring all the Ogres and follow me."
"Yes, sir!"
"Yes, sir!" the Water Elemental Ogre and Earth Elemental Ogre replied, their voices hot with excitement.
The Iron Ratman clan was enormous.
This was related to the fact that Iron Ratmen did not have many environmental requirements, were primarily omnivorous, and even had a relatively strong reproductive ability.
Of course.
Compared to Goblins, their reproductive ability was much weaker, and the growth period for an Iron Ratman was also quite long.
Originally, the Iron Ratman clan was divided into three tribes. Ever since the Gray King appeared, he had conquered all three, and their total population had surpassed 18,000.
They were the most populous race in the southern part of the Hills.
Under normal circumstances.
Most areas of the Hills were quite open and relatively rich in resources. Adding in the Iron Ratmen's omnivorous nature and lack of strict environmental requirements, their population should not have been this small.
The reason for this was not complicated, besides the inherent chaos of the Hills and the frequent wars between tribes.
There was another major factor.
Another demi-human tribe—the Spider Humanoids!
The relationship between the two demi-human tribes could be described as a blood feud, because one of the Spider Humanoids' food sources was the Iron Ratmen.
The Spider Humanoids are one of the twelve major races of the Hills. They are a type of demi-human with four very long, slender limbs, resembling a spider.
Iron Ratmen are born with iron-like body hair, but Spider Humanoids can naturally spit silk thread from their mouths. The hardness of this silk thread is comparable to steel, so the Spider Humanoids often make it into clothing.
Relying on the steel-like hardness of their silk thread, coupled with their slender builds and agile racial traits, the Iron Ratmen were at a clear disadvantage when facing the Spider Humanoids.
"These demi-human races are each more special than the last. Humans are indeed far weaker than many of these demi-human species."
Tang Zheng sighed inwardly as he learned information about the other's clan from the Iron Ratman in his hand.
Boom—Rumble—
Explosions of flames erupted across the Iron Ratmen's territory.
Tang Zheng rode his bone dragon, ignoring the magic attacks launched from the Iron Ratman tribe below, and unleashed the immense power of 5th-tier magic.
He forcefully blasted open the Iron Ratman clan's line of defense.
The furious roars, miserable wails, and pained screams of the Iron Ratmen filled their tribe.
The astonishingly powerful area-of-effect magic, converted from *Dragon Lightning* to *Fire Dragon*, continuously turned the area below into seas of fire.
Facing Tang Zheng in the sky.
None of the Iron Ratmen's magic could harm him. Bow and arrow attacks could not reach such a high altitude either, even those from archers with a ranger-type class.
Tang Zheng only needed to expend a little magic power to create a *Magic Arrow* and could easily cancel out their arrows.
Faced with the magical bombardment from a powerful magic caster and the invasion of a thousand Ogres on the periphery.
They only resisted for half a day.
The entire Iron Ratman clan was utterly defeated.
Tang Zheng controlled one of the Iron Ratman Priests and had him announce their surrender, managing to gather about 5,000 Iron Ratmen.
Aside from the Iron Ratmen he killed, the majority had scattered and fled.
[Experience Slot: 1,101,052 / 410,000]
Tang Zheng was not sure how many Iron Ratmen had died at his hands, but he confirmed via his status panel that his experience points had once again broken one million.
(end of chapter)
"Ahhh!!" the Gray King shrieked.
The lightning dissipated.
The Gray King's entire pelt was blackened, and arcs of electricity crackled across his iron-hard fur. He let out another sharp scream, "It hurts so damn much! Get down here!!"
Hmm?
"Does he have lightning resistance?"
Tang Zheng was surprised to see the Gray King take a direct hit from *Dragon Lightning* without suffering severe damage.
"In that case, *Fire Dragon!*"
Crimson flames swept across the sky, forming a pillar of fire that descended from above.
"Wai-wait a minute!"
The moment the Gray King saw the flames, a look of terror appeared in his eyes. He turned to flee, but it was too late.
Boom!
The high-temperature flames enveloped the Gray King and exploded.
Under the enhancement of the passive ability *Elemental Blessing*, the power of the magic was further strengthened and made more destructive.
The tough fur offered no protection whatsoever against the scorching flames. Enveloped in fire, the Gray King let out piercing wails and miserable screams.
This member of the Ten Evils of the Demi-Humans, under everyone's gaze, was burned to a crisp in the flames with no ability to resist.
*Gained 32,789 experience points.*
[Experience Slot: 462,311 / 410,000]
The faces of all the Iron Ratmen showed expressions of disbelief. For a moment, they were all struck speechless as panic spread among them.
"*Fire Dragon.*"
Tang Zheng's indifferent voice sounded again.
Crimson, high-temperature flames smashed into the Iron Ratmen's position, turning it into a sea of fire that engulfed a large number of them.
*Fire Dragon.*
*Fire Dragon.*
Two more Fire Dragons were cast, and the roughly 800 elite Iron Ratmen were annihilated by Tang Zheng in one go.
*Gained 271 experience.*
*Gained 325 experience.*
*Gained 308 experience.*
*...*
[Experience Slot: 730,623 / 410,000]
The strength of these Iron Ratmen was, on average, at a standard of level 10 or higher. In an instant, Tang Zheng had gained around 250,000 experience.
"The experience points provided by these demi-human races, most of which have special abilities, are generally far higher than that of monsters of the same level."
A look of surprise flashed in Tang Zheng's eyes. He controlled his flight magic to descend from the sky, arriving in front of an Iron Ratman at the edge of the flames. More than half its body was scorched, and it was barely breathing.
"*Charm Species!*"
A glint of magic power flashed in Tang Zheng's eyes. "Tell me the location of your tribe."
He indeed had no intention of continuing to conquer other demi-human races during this time. Once the drought dragged on, these demi-humans would fall into chaos on their own, and that would be the opportune moment to subjugate them.
But now.
Since the enemy had come knocking on his door, there was no reason not to return the favor.
Tang Zheng lifted the barely breathing Iron Ratman with one hand and turned to look at the figure behind him who could still barely stand. "You're in a sorry state, Gagaran."
"I underestimated him," Gagaran said in a low voice, his jaw twitching a few times.
He had originally thought that since the other was one of the “Ten Evils of the Demi-Humans,” he would fight like a warrior, not expecting him to resort to such petty tricks.
"This is the Hills, not the arena you were in before."
Tang Zheng spoke indifferently, his gaze passing over Gagaran to the two Elemental Ogres behind him.
"Gagaran, stay here and deal with the corpses. The two of you, bring all the Ogres and follow me."
"Yes, sir!"
"Yes, sir!" the Water Elemental Ogre and Earth Elemental Ogre replied, their voices hot with excitement.
The Iron Ratman clan was enormous.
This was related to the fact that Iron Ratmen did not have many environmental requirements, were primarily omnivorous, and even had a relatively strong reproductive ability.
Of course.
Compared to Goblins, their reproductive ability was much weaker, and the growth period for an Iron Ratman was also quite long.
Originally, the Iron Ratman clan was divided into three tribes. Ever since the Gray King appeared, he had conquered all three, and their total population had surpassed 18,000.
They were the most populous race in the southern part of the Hills.
Under normal circumstances.
Most areas of the Hills were quite open and relatively rich in resources. Adding in the Iron Ratmen's omnivorous nature and lack of strict environmental requirements, their population should not have been this small.
The reason for this was not complicated, besides the inherent chaos of the Hills and the frequent wars between tribes.
There was another major factor.
Another demi-human tribe—the Spider Humanoids!
The relationship between the two demi-human tribes could be described as a blood feud, because one of the Spider Humanoids' food sources was the Iron Ratmen.
The Spider Humanoids are one of the twelve major races of the Hills. They are a type of demi-human with four very long, slender limbs, resembling a spider.
Iron Ratmen are born with iron-like body hair, but Spider Humanoids can naturally spit silk thread from their mouths. The hardness of this silk thread is comparable to steel, so the Spider Humanoids often make it into clothing.
Relying on the steel-like hardness of their silk thread, coupled with their slender builds and agile racial traits, the Iron Ratmen were at a clear disadvantage when facing the Spider Humanoids.
"These demi-human races are each more special than the last. Humans are indeed far weaker than many of these demi-human species."
Tang Zheng sighed inwardly as he learned information about the other's clan from the Iron Ratman in his hand.
Boom—Rumble—
Explosions of flames erupted across the Iron Ratmen's territory.
Tang Zheng rode his bone dragon, ignoring the magic attacks launched from the Iron Ratman tribe below, and unleashed the immense power of 5th-tier magic.
He forcefully blasted open the Iron Ratman clan's line of defense.
The furious roars, miserable wails, and pained screams of the Iron Ratmen filled their tribe.
The astonishingly powerful area-of-effect magic, converted from *Dragon Lightning* to *Fire Dragon*, continuously turned the area below into seas of fire.
Facing Tang Zheng in the sky.
None of the Iron Ratmen's magic could harm him. Bow and arrow attacks could not reach such a high altitude either, even those from archers with a ranger-type class.
Tang Zheng only needed to expend a little magic power to create a *Magic Arrow* and could easily cancel out their arrows.
Faced with the magical bombardment from a powerful magic caster and the invasion of a thousand Ogres on the periphery.
They only resisted for half a day.
The entire Iron Ratman clan was utterly defeated.
Tang Zheng controlled one of the Iron Ratman Priests and had him announce their surrender, managing to gather about 5,000 Iron Ratmen.
Aside from the Iron Ratmen he killed, the majority had scattered and fled.
[Experience Slot: 1,101,052 / 410,000]
Tang Zheng was not sure how many Iron Ratmen had died at his hands, but he confirmed via his status panel that his experience points had once again broken one million.
(end of chapter)
