Xiao Xun issued such an order, then the Kuoxin array opened, "All magic soldiers and artillery, suspend attacks on the front, and target the destroyers in the sky!"
"Dauntless Vanguard, prepare Holy Light, and ensure not a single destroyer breaks through!"
A crackling sound came from the ground as destroyers fell scattered.
Finally, the threat from this wave of destroyers disappeared. Xiao Xun reflected on his mistakes, believing his aerial combat experience was still insufficient. Games were one thing, but reality had too many uncertainties.
Xiao Xun said to Bai Yang, "Change strategy, re-execute Plan One, and expand the patrol range!"
As the threat from this wave of destroyers gradually receded, Xiao Xun ordered, "Pay extra attention to the destroyers' movements, and don't get surrounded!"
He was unsure if the enemy had more destroyers, so being cautious was never wrong. However, reconnaissance was still necessary. If they could find An Mie's traces as soon as possible, the battle could be ended sooner, and casualties reduced!
In wars against the undead, the shorter the battle, the better! This applied to both the duration of the war and the length of each engagement!
However, less than a minute after this order was given, Bai Yang turned to Xiao Xun and said, "My lord, scouts have discovered Target Three, in the northeast..."
Boom!
"The scout must have been discovered; he didn't have time to finish."
An Mie was found?
Target Three, as designated by Xiao Xun, was An Mie, a humanoid monster with a huge physique, a deadpan face, ram horns on its head, and bat wings on its back.
He walked over to Bai Yang, "What happened? What shot down our aircraft just now?!"
During the battle with the destroyers, the magic helicopters had also sustained damage, but most of it was not severe, and they could still be used after inspection.
However, this time... it exploded directly?
Did that mean the pilot had no chance of survival?!
After Bai Yang inquired, he turned to Xiao Xun and reported, "Reporting, my lord, it was a purple sphere of light! The moment that purple fireball hit the aircraft, it exploded!"
Xiao Xun stated confidently, "That's right, it's An Mie."
Xiao Xun felt he had found the answer to the question that had been bothering him.
Could he... use a magic helicopter to transport himself there, to An Mie's vicinity?
Xiao Xun pondered this, believing it to be somewhat feasible.
Because, based on the situation just now, after the aircraft flew over, An Mie would choose to shoot it down. However, An Mie wouldn't know who was actually inside the cabin. If he hid inside, got as close to An Mie as possible before the aircraft was shot down, and then jumped out during the crash to execute an instant kill.
Although it was a bit risky, Xiao Xun felt this idea was worth trying. At least it was better than using his spatial ring or having Bai Yang teleport him, as An Mie would have an eighty percent chance of leaving immediately upon seeing a magic formation!
"Bai Yang, have a magic helicopter come down to pick me up!"
"Understood, my lord!"
A magic helicopter landed before him.
Bai Yang proactively asked, "My lord, shall I go with you?"
"Your Highness!"
The magic helicopter's cabin door opened, and the pilot leaned out. "Your Highness, it's quite cramped inside, please bear with it."
Xiao Xun looked at the cramped space. To enhance the magic helicopter's practicality, flight speed, altitude, and combat capabilities, the four-seater had been converted into a single-seater. Since Zeppelins were used for aerial transport, magic helicopters had become reconnaissance and combat units in the sky.
He said to Bai Yang, "As you can see, there isn't enough room for both of us."
Then he turned to the pilot and asked, "Are you familiar with this mission?"
The pilot nodded, "The one that was shot down just now was my good brother of many years."
Xiao Xun made a promise, "I guarantee that I will protect you completely when the aircraft crashes!"
The dwarf nodded and gave a silly smile.
"Wait, what's the carrying capacity of this aircraft?" Xiao Xun suddenly thought of this question, "Will it be able to carry me?"
The pilot pushed aside, immediately unloading the 奥义超度者 (Profound Ultimation Transcendor) and the arcane energy canisters.
"Your Highness, there's space now."
He offered a simple and honest smile, "Your Highness, don't worry, these things are much heavier than you!"
"Good, then there's no problem." Xiao Xun was relieved, then turned and ordered, "Vincent, you will command the battlefield from now on!"
"Understood, Your Highness!"
Vincent responded loudly, and then Xiao Xun unhesitatingly got into the aircraft.
The magic helicopter slowly ascended.
Then it suddenly plummeted!
Followed by stabilizing its altitude.
Then it spun 720 degrees in place.
Finally, it vibrated and flew towards the northeast.
Xiao Xun curled up inside the aircraft, almost throwing up from the maneuvers. However, he held it in. At this moment, his high-frequency vibrating particle blade was in hand, ready to jump out at any moment!
If he was going to jump out, he might as well not suffer inside this aircraft!
"Have you spotted Target Three?"
"Already spotted, Your Highness. I'm going to accelerate!"
"..."
"Your Highness, it's flying towards us!" the dwarf shouted, "Your Highness, what should we do?!"
Xiao Xun twisted his head and saw an An Mie suspended in mid-air, gathering a purple sphere of light in its hand!
"Let's jump out!"
Xiao Xun shouted, kicked open the cabin door, and then leaped out, not forgetting to drag the pilot with him!
"Hey hey hey Your Highness, I'm not ready yet!" the pilot yelled. Xiao Xun ignored him, his eyes fixed on An Mie, his right hand holding the high-frequency vibrating particle blade.
An Mie hurled the sphere of light in its hand towards the magic helicopter!
Boom!
"Aargh—!"
After a violent explosion, An Mie let out a cry of pain. One of its wings had been sliced off by the high-frequency vibrating particle blade, and it clearly couldn't fly anymore!
Xiao Xun, with the pilot, descended all the way. Then he planned to use his spatial ring for a short-distance teleportation!
But before he could even begin chanting the spell, the two had already fallen to the ground with a dull thud!
Fortunately, the ground below was covered in thick snow, so he didn't suffer any major impact, and the pilot narrowly avoided injury.
Xiao Xun drew his sword and, ignoring the snow on his body, charged towards An Mie!
Swift as lightning!
The An Mie steadied itself, its hand once again condensing a purple sphere of light. However, with a wave of Xiao Xun's sword, it was forced to move, and the magic in its hand was interrupted!
Its speed was noticeably slower than Xiao Xun's. Before it could react, Xiao Xun charged forward for the second time!
The high-frequency vibrating particle blade was swapped out, and the Star of Kings pierced its chest.
"An Mie, you may rest in peace."
To his surprise, upon hearing this, Xiao Xun saw no emotion on An Mie's face, such as shock or disbelief. Instead, there was a sense of relief.
"Master, I have completed your mission." It exhaled a cold breath, and after saying this, its body rapidly shriveled, leaving no soul behind.
Its true appearance was gradually revealed: an ordinary necromancer.
This was a substitute; the real An Mie had already escaped.