Chapter 753: Chapter 482: Zong Shen’s Squad Joins the Battle, Taming the Scorpion-tailed Tiger Leader

The armor spikes fell like a torrential rain of pear blossoms.

One side of the Griffin’s Nest was already nailed densely with armor spikes.

Speaking of which, the long-range output capabilities of these Scorpion-tailed Tigers are indeed formidable.

Compared to Crossbowmen, those segmented tubular cavities resemble machine guns.

This bony cavity is scorpion-tail-shaped, dark in texture, divided into nine segments, and can bend and move freely.

On average, it can shoot an armor spike every second, and the strength of these spikes is immense, comparable to the Powerful Arrows of a Strong Crossbow. If these spikes didn’t require internal generation and couldn’t be rapidly replenished, these Scorpion-tailed Tigers might become dominant long-range overlords.

In this "black rain" created by armor spikes.

About fifteen or sixteen Griffins charged forward, shielding themselves with pale cyan Wind Spirit Shields.

Occasionally, they opened their giant eagle-like beaks, spitting out arc-shaped Wind Blades approximately thirty centimeters long.

The Griffins remaining in the nest quickly launched a counterattack.

As Fierce Bird Magical Beasts, they have mastered some Wind Spirit Magic.

Wind Blades shot out, striking against those armor spikes.

The pale cyan Wind Blades contrasted sharply with the black armor spikes.

The difference in quantity was too enormous, most Wind Blades vanished in collisions with the armor spikes.

Only a lucky few Wind Blades managed to penetrate the spikes, leaving a ten-centimeter-long gap on the bodies of the Scorpion-tailed Tigers.

The Scorpion-tailed Tigers came prepared, striking while the opportunity arose, with a number nearly four times that of the Griffin Beasts.

The Wind Spirit Shields held by the Griffins shuddered under the impact of the armor spikes, starting to become illusory.

Yet, these Griffins continued their brave maneuvers, occasionally dashing forward, occasionally ascending, trying their best to dodge the shooting range of the spikes.

Unlike other predatory Magical Beasts, conflicts are rare among Griffin Beasts.

Male Griffins always cautiously guard their kin, even when not bonded mates.

They have a strong sense of loyalty and honor.

That’s why they are sought after as flying mounts and the best comrades in arms.

Griffin Beasts are born for combat, fearless and brave.

However, taming a Griffin Beast is no simple task.

Unlike the docile Warhorse, these creatures are genuine Wind Spirit Type Fierce Bird Magical Beasts.

Their forelimbs, resembling enlarged eagle claws, are capable of easily carrying a large buffalo.

Only the bravest Warriors can tame them.

Griffin Beasts are independent and stubborn, requiring vast space to roam.

Once trapped in a cage, they refuse to feed.

An ordinary Warrior needs at least six to eleven weeks of flight training to become a proficient Aerial Knight.

Griffin Beasts can carry items of the same weight, with flying speed and cruising capability decreasing exponentially with increased load.

In summary, these Griffins are rather headstrong.

Thus Zong Shen never intended to tame them one by one from the beginning.

He plans to use the [Taming Fruit (Purple)] or [Pet Contract (Purple)] to directly subdue the Griffin leader, then indirectly control all Griffins through it.

The current battle situation is fierce, almost starting at climax without any warm-up.

Neither side has suffered obvious casualties yet, but this won’t last.

Judging from the on-site situation, the disadvantage for the Griffins is quite apparent.

The armor spike shooting by the Scorpion-tailed Tigers is merely an appetizer, aimed at reducing the Griffin resistance’s intent, and once this round of consumption ends.

They will swarm over, and those Griffins will be unable to resist.

One Scorpion-tailed Tiger was the largest with a length of six to seven meters.

Almost equivalent to a Commander-level Griffin Beast, it’s clear this creature is the Scorpion-tailed Tiger Leader.

Since the Scorpion-tailed Tiger’s size is much smaller than the Griffin, reaching a body length of six to seven meters already makes it an Overlord-level Leader in the group.

"Notify everyone to prepare for battle!"

"We can’t let these Scorpion-tailed Tigers kill all the Griffins."

"Kangnijiya, let’s go first!"

Zong Shen said softly to Wenresa, then swiftly charged out with Kangnijiya.

Kangnijiya quickly reached within a hundred-meter range, raised the magic wand, and began a brief chant.

Zong Shen activated the Floating Ring’s skill, putting himself in floating status, directly rushing towards the Scorpion-tailed Tigers.

With one hand, he pulled out the repaired Dragon-Slaying Heavy Sword, simultaneously activating Evil’s Filth to shield himself.

Compared to the Griffin Beasts, Zong Shen’s size was not significant, and it was hard to attract the Scorpion-tailed Tigers’ attention.

However, some Scorpion-tailed Tigers turned their tubular cavities, frantically shooting at Zong Shen.

Each armor spike, like black thread needles, crazily attacked, all blocked by Evil’s Filth deliberately held in front by Zong Shen.

Against long-range physical attacks, Evil’s Filth was virtually invincible.

The armor spikes’ power was astonishing, yet they still couldn’t pierce it.

They embedded into Evil’s Filth and eventually fell to the ground amidst the surface’s flow.

When Zong Shen finally reached the Scorpion-tailed Tiger’s perimeter, he caught the attention of the Overlord-level Scorpion-tailed Tiger Steel Spike·Claw, which retracted its tail cavity and fluttered its wings towards Zong Shen.

At the same time, the Griffin Beasts let out sharp cries.

Their voices echoed brightly across the sky.

Zong Shen turned his head to find two Captain-level adult Griffins already shot into sieves.

They screamed miserably as they fell from one or two hundred meters of aerial battle down to the cliff, crashing onto the ground, leaving behind two limp carcasses and splattered ink-like bloodstains.