After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

Chapter 356 297, Lin Da is injured, three women are furious_2

The hammer handle was engraved with many intricate magic runes; the front of the hammer head was flat and heavy, while the back was a conical point, with a ring of angels kneeling in worship of the holy light etched around it.

If one listened carefully, they could catch a hint of solemn music, as if the angels residing within the hammer were singing!

Watching the Sacred Hammer flying towards him, Xiu's eyes revealed a trace of solemnity.

Accompanied by the music, a concentration of holy light that only the prodigies within the Holy Light Church could possess.

Unlike the impoverished Lia, Aiko had put on a full set of level 30 orange equipment on the day she advanced to Star Rank.

Others couldn't tell because Aiko was low-key, keeping all her magical equipment stored in her space ring.

On the outside, she wore a white silk dress, her body clean without any unnecessary accessories, looking like a simple girl next door at first glance.

Aiko's mouth curled with a sly smile—she had intentionally held back her strength, allowing Xiu to underestimate her. It wasn't until Lulu arrived and fully caught Xiu's attention with Lia that she brought out her full power.

Standing in the distance, Lin Da raised his eyebrows; such a magical aura was not something an ordinary Star Tier Mage could compare with.

The unassuming Aiko was actually the strongest among both of their teams.

Even Lulu, without her Witch State, was likely no match for Aiko!

At the release of the Sacred Hammer, adventurers from both Red Heart City and White Dove City who were watching the battle held their breath, their eyes glued to the screen.

Despite their eyes becoming dry, they didn't dare to blink, afraid of missing any detail.

"Damn Mage, just you wait!"

Amidst the roar, Xiu was smashed into the ground by the massive Sacred Hammer, like a nail hammered in without a handle.

After the muffled boom, a large crater was left in the field, and Xiu's figure was nowhere to be found.

"Is it over?" Lia cautiously approached the crater.

"Wait, one more time." Aiko, worried that the opponent was still alive, chanted the next Sacred Hammer.

"Stop it, it's not good if you kill someone."

Lia said this but had only walked a few steps forward when suddenly, a black shadow shot out from the crater!

The shadow passed by her, with her red hair being fiercely swept by the strong wind.

"Aaah!"

Xiu, head bleeding profusely and eyes filled with rage, charged at Aiko with all his Battle Qi unleashed.

Lulu and Lia were stunned for a moment, and by the time they reacted, Xiu was already beyond their reach.

Aiko remained composed, finishing the chant for the Sacred Hammer and releasing it in anticipation of the attack.

If Xiu dared to attack her, he would have to endure a direct hit from the Sacred Hammer.

"Hahaha, you fell for it! This is my true attack path!"

Unexpectedly, Xiu laughed out loud, and just as the Sacred Hammer took shape and could no longer be significantly redirected, he twisted his body with a union of waist and horse, turning to charge at Lin Da.

Xiu could see that Lin Da was the core of their team, injuring Lin Da would be more effective than attacking any of the others.

"Three stinking little girls, just watch as this great master cripples your man! Hahaha!"

Xiu approached Lin Da, his hammers whirling with a fierce cold wind, smashing towards Lin Da's shoulders!

Despite deliberately avoiding vital spots, given Lin Da's defense as someone not yet at Star Rank, if the blow landed solidly, he would likely be crippled in both arms, needing years to recover.

"Venom Eruption!"

Lin Da reacted swiftly, a small purple array emerging in his palm, spewing a stream of purple venom straight at Xiu's face.

The barrier corroded, emitting a piercing sizzle.

"Such minor poison, useless!"

Xiu resisted with the barrier, unguarded, and unleashed a powerful hammer blow!

Everyone's hearts clenched, and those like Klrona and others who were farther away couldn't help but look this way.

Monica was so frightened that her pale face turned white, dropping her magic wand on the ground.

Nobody dared to guarantee Lin Da would be unharmed if he took Xiu's head-on attack.

In that moment, Lin Da's face was as still as water, and in his vision, Xiu – with a ferocious smile, blood gushing down his face, seeping through his teeth – looked less like an adventurer and more like a bloodthirsty beast yet to be tamed.

"Blind Strike!"

As the hammers smashed down towards him, Lin Da's body sensed the danger, every muscle tensed, and his mind became crystal clear.

He quickly chanted, summoning the Dark Whip, which entangled Xiu's Giant Hammer to lessen the impact of his attack, then used the Sword of Royalty as a shield, blocking in front of him.

After all this, Xiu's Giant Hammer smashed onto his Verdant Shield.

Lin Da felt a powerful vibration; every muscle in his body lost sensation, and his ears buzzed as if he had gone deaf.

The Verdant Shield lasted less than half a second before shattering, and Xiu's Giant Hammer struck squarely on his Life Barrier.

In his mental world, the core trembled, and a piercing pain transmitted to Lin Da's brain, as if his organs were trampled by a Succubus' black, pointy high heels.

His eyes widened, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood, as he was knocked back five meters by Xiu's hit.

"Primary Healing Spell."

As Lin Da flew backward, he immediately cast a Healing Art on himself, restoring his health points from 5000 to 7500.

"You're okay after that?"

Xiu's face showed shifting expressions.

Just as he was prepared to continue his pursuit, he suddenly felt three intense auras of killing intent from behind.

It was the aura of an adventurer fighting Magical Creatures, or Magical Creatures fighting an adventurer, staking their very lives.

Even as he attacked Lin Da, he knew to show mercy, not aiming to take Lin Da's life.

But the malice behind him was genuine, aiming straight for his head!

Xiu's heart sank with dread, and as he turned to look, he faced the oncoming crimson Greatsword.

Lia, with teeth clenched in anger, executed an Energy Charging-enhanced Flame Slash aimed at Xiu's face.

Xiu, already exhausted from exerting his Battle Qi, had his defense breached by the Flame Slash, which carved deeply into his shoulder, down to the bone.

The fierce flame-infused Battle Qi charred his flesh and blackened his bones on the spot, causing Xiu such agony he nearly passed out.

But waiting for him were sharp beast claws.

Xiu gathered all his spirit, barely marshaling the remnants of his Battle Qi for defense.

With a crack, as Lulu's claws came down, the Giant Hammers were knocked away, and numerous gashes were added onto his arms.

Lulu's nails were extremely long, nearly slicing Xiu's hands into chunks of meat, with only a thin layer of bone barely holding together, preventing them from falling apart.

Just when Xiu thought he had survived by the skin of his teeth and could breathe a sigh of relief, a light ball the size of a water jar hurtled towards him.

Light-based Magic Spell: [Star Bullet]!

Xiu's pupils dilated, he had no energy left to defend.

He could only watch as the light ball drew nearer, engulfing him.

The tiger-headed man was propelled dozens of meters into the air, exploding like a firework mid-flight.

Unable to even scream, Xiu's charred figure plummeted straight down, creating a small crater upon impact with the ground.

The chaotic battlefield suddenly fell silent.

The remaining members of the Giant Hammer Adventure Team, Klrona, Monica, and others, unanimously ceased fire, staring blankly at the point where Xiu had fallen.

The sudden turn of events in battle stupified everyone.

Even in Red Heart City and White Dove City's viewing buildings, there was silence.

Everyone's emotions took a while to settle down.

First was Xiu's surprise attack on Aiko, which turned out to be a feint, before he turned and bullied Lin Da, who was less than Star Rank.

When everyone thought Lin Da was doomed, Lin Da appeared only lightly wounded?

Then, Lulu and the other two exploded like ignited dynamite, unleashing their full force on Xiu.

The final [Star Bullet] took Xiu into the sky, just as dusk fell, like a firework blooming.

Half a minute passed before a suggestion came through on the magic screen in Red Heart City:

[Captain Xiu, are you still alive?]

This was the question on everyone's mind.

The situation had become rather complicated.

If Xiu had perished, then would the attack by Lulu and the others be considered excessive force?

If the answer was 'yes,' then the Imperial Knights would undoubtedly sanction the Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team.

From the expressions, just moments ago, Lulu and her companions were intent on killing Xiu. Across the magic screen, many adventurers were scared stiff, with some of the more faint-hearted even wetting their pants.