Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

"Ahem, after we gathered the supplies from the other teams, we spent our own money to buy more on our own."

"Haha, that's right. If you can win the Kaludon Hunt, you'll have to thank us brothers properly."

The two middle-aged men exchanged a glance and smiled smugly, their expressions ambiguous.

However, as Prince Calydon gave them a cold look, the two who had been boasting about their achievements instinctively shrank back, forced a dry laugh, and followed the group, tightening their encirclement.

Meanwhile, the two elders, harboring ulterior motives, secretly grumbled to themselves.

We've done so much, all for the sake of Caludon!

The highest honor of this hunt is only worthy of our two great demigod families. If your good-for-nothing father and you little bastard don't appreciate it, we might as well switch to a sacred bloodline to take power.

As the magical resonance spread among them, the various teams began their exploration.

Having learned from their initial encounter, the heroes were not in a hurry to venture deep into the forest to search for the Primal Demon Boar on their own. Instead, under Prince Caludon's call, they gradually and cautiously advanced into the entire forest.

Groups of large and small demonic pigs, startled and running out, collapsed to the ground, groaning in pain, after being bombarded with rounds of arrows and magic.

The heroes stepped over the corpses of these rabble soldiers, followed by the regular human teams who were responsible for cleaning up the scene, breaking down the remains of the demonic boar into chunks of meat, and transporting them back to the city to either distribute to the people to vent their anger or to offer as sacrifices to the gods to boost morale.

Human soldiers skinned the demon boars, tanned and stored them, and in the future, they would become raw materials for making leather armor, thus strengthening the nation of Caludon.

Unconquerable monsters are called terrifying disasters.

The monsters that can be defeated are called gifts from nature.

However, after clearing out several waves of demonic boars, the hunting party's advance went exceptionally smoothly, with only the swamps, dense fog, demonic vegetation, and poisonous insects causing some trouble.

As evening approached, the sun began to set in the west.

The dense fog and the lush foliage of the forest obscured the view, causing the surrounding area to darken earlier.

Prince Caludon, who was in charge of overall coordination, was considering whether to contact the heroes to set up camp and delay the night until the next morning.

The team exploring ahead was met with screams and roars as magic bullets rose and whistling arrows exploded sharply in mid-air.

In the thick fog, a terrifying shadow, over twenty meters high and as majestic as a small mountain, revealed its ferocious outline.

In an instant, a whooshing sound arose, the earth trembled, and the monster roared as it charged forward, its bewitching red and blue afterimages stirring up a chaotic gust of wind in the forest.

Meanwhile, the vibrations coming from the ground became increasingly chaotic.

One, two, three...

Ten, a hundred, a thousand...

Large and small demonic boars emerged from the mud, from behind the bushes, and from the burrows, bursting through the thick fog and forming a torrent that surged toward the hunting party.

These beasts attacked us under the cover of night!

Seeing this powerful counterattack, everyone's gaze sharpened, becoming more cautious and serious.

"Let the small and medium-sized magical beasts go; leave those to the outer garrison and hunters. Prioritize killing the large magical beasts, and lock onto that primitive species. Make sure it doesn't escape!"

Prince Calydon remained calm in the face of danger, drew his sword, and spurred his warhorse into a fierce charge.

On the left, a towering figure over 2 meters tall leaped out, casually throwing a punch that sent the large and small demonic pigs in its path flying, their brains splattering as they died.

"Roar!"

The primordial demonic boar seemed to sense the danger, roaring and calling out, as its offspring rushed forward to intercept the charging little giant.

Dozens of large demonic boars pounced on him and pinned him down.

However, the dazzling golden halo rippled outwards, and these daunting monsters, which were troublesome to others, instantly turned into splattering blood and mud.

Organs, bone fragments, brain matter, and muscle were flung in all directions, becoming scarlet raindrops that painted the surroundings with a grotesque color.

Covered in blood and thick fog, the primal boar, having completed its accelerated charge, raised its tusks and slashed sharply at the Hercules.

"boom!"

Amidst the muffled explosions, distorted patterns of light spread out, turning dozens of trees near the battleground into flying wood chips and clods of earth into dust.

Two figures, one large and one small, were each sent flying backwards.

That felt great! That felt great!

Hercules leaped out of the pile of corpses, laughing heartily and venting his emotions with unbridled joy. His bulging muscles resembled those of a snake or python.

The dizzy and disoriented primordial boar rolled over on the ground, and realizing that Hercules was not easy to deal with, it ordered its offspring to hold off the hunter on the other side, and then turned around and fled in the opposite direction.

The heroes, their blood boiling with excitement, immediately shouted and chased after the monster.

Most of the javelins and arrows missed their mark, and even the few that did hit were easily deflected by the divine patterns on the fur, leaving no wounds whatsoever.

Chapter 153 Dark Sky Eclipse! (3/4)

Meanwhile, on the other side of the stalemate.

"They're here! Be on alert!"

Standing atop a tree branch, Atalanta gazed at the rising dust and the rows of fallen trees in the distance, and couldn't help but shout a warning.

Samael raised his hand and pulled the spear out of the eye socket of a demonic boar, his eyes slightly tilted to the left. He then tucked the spear shaft under his arm, thrust it forward, and pierced the leaping demonic boar straight through.

Even so, the number of demonic pigs continued to gather nearby, and their numbers kept increasing.

A moment later, the monster with golden fangs and red and blue striped mane appeared in everyone's sight, spitting out scorching white breath from its nostrils, and charged headlong towards the battle lines.

Seeing this, the teams at the front could not contain their excitement and, ignoring the warnings from behind, approached from the side and rushed forward to intercept them.

"Bang bang bang bang!"

However, their pride in their divine power and the sturdy shields they erected proved as fragile as paper when facing this demonic boar.

Several confident hunters, eager to claim credit, were sent flying backward, coughing up blood and shattering their sternums as they were struck by the fangs.

Even worse, several unlucky ones who fell from the sky and landed in the path of the charging demonic boars were trampled into mincemeat by the raging boars.

However, the Primal Demon Boar was also suffering from the full force of several Divine Blood Heroes. Its offensive momentum was immediately halted, and it staggered backward, with the crack on its tusks widening further.

"Roar!"

The enraged monster, sensing the increasing number of human presences approaching, grew even more agitated. Its blood-red eyes glared fiercely at the group before it lowered its head, opened its mouth, and bit off half of the body of a heavily wounded Divine Blood Hero.

Click!

A crisp, ear-piercing cracking sound rang out as the enormous mouth chewed on flesh and bone fragments, swallowing them whole. Thick, crimson liquid dripped from the corners of its mouth.

Gazing at the bizarrely crushed head in the mouth of the demonic boar, the inexperienced Divine Blood Heroes turned pale, their hands trembling as they held their weapons.

Fortunately, they were all extraordinary humans who had experienced the battles against monsters and had good resilience.

The deaths and injuries of their teammates gave them time to prepare and react.

Therefore, the archer standing to the side immediately gritted his teeth, frantically channeled his divine power, and shot an arrow.

Several spearmen took a running start, stepped forward, and fired their spears.

However, neither arrows nor javelins were able to withstand the red and blue divine patterns on the boar's body, leaving no trace or damage.

Even the Spartan twin swordsmen, with their agility and swift movements, slashed more than ten times in a row, and the primitive boar was only forced back by the impact. In the end, as the dust settled, it seemed that not a single hair was lost.

As for the monster's magic resistance, the fact that its little face scrunched up after Circe fired a few magic spells shows how high the boar's defense is, leaving even her helpless.

However, after taking more than ten heavy blows in succession, the demonic boar seemed to be unable to withstand it, and the divine patterns on the surface of its body gradually dimmed.

But before they could even rejoice, the demonic boar glanced resentfully at the wounded being dragged away by the heroes, then turned and bit a nearby demonic boar to death, brutally swallowing its demonic core mixed with flesh and blood.

Just a few seconds later, the divine patterns on its body shone brightly once more.

Damn! It hasn't even broken through its defenses yet, and it can even recover on its own by preying on prey!

Artemis, what deep grudge do you hold against the Kingdom of Calydon?

Samael stared at the towering, mountain-like monster boar charging towards him once again, and muttered to himself.

After everyone worked together to repel it, the ancient serpent saw the divine blood heroes approaching them waver and took a moment to ask Atalanta a question.

"Boss, is there any way to break through the divine runes on the surface of this monster?"

The female hunter hesitated for a moment, then nodded with pursed lips.

"Yes, but once that's ready, I won't be able to spare the time to support you. In the meantime, you'll also have to hold off that demonic boar and the monsters gathering around it."

"Alright! Castor, Pollux, Katniss, the four of us go forward and engage that thing to distract it! The rest of you, guard the area and don't let those monsters escape!"

Samael nodded and shouted, then hung up his arm shield, gripped his spear tightly, and charged forward.

"I've already told you, don't order me around. You don't need to tell me what to do!"

The ever-arrogant Katniss snorted angrily, but her body honestly wielded the spear, flanking Samael from the left and right, sweeping past the boar's two front legs.

Boom!

With a dull thud, the divine runes that had appeared on the surface of the Primal Demon Boar vibrated violently, causing it to stagger backward and crush several giant trees.

"Brother, let's go!"

"Okay, I'll cooperate with you, little sister!"

The twin siblings nodded in tacit agreement, resonated with each other's spiritual cores, and stepped forward in unison.

The two swordsmen moved swiftly and stealthily, their blades striking the boar's joints, eyes, heart, and other vital parts with cunning precision. Their thrusts and slashes flowed like water.

Instantly, a dense net of swords struck the demonic boar, producing a clanging sound of metal striking metal.

Faced with the combined obstruction of four formidable enemies, the Primal Demon Boar roared angrily but could not advance an inch.

The nearby heroes, having regained their senses, felt much less pressure and took the initiative to intercept the nearby piglets, leading to a stalemate in the battle.

At the same time, the huntress standing in the shadows felt her divine power surge, and the divine markings on her body transformed into an eerie and sinister purplish-black, while a ball of dancing black flame rose from her pale green pupils.

The celestial bow held between those fair fingers was also stained an ominous reddish-black.

As the aura reached its peak, Samael turned around and met Atalanta's gaze. The two nodded to each other, silently conveying their understanding.

"withdraw!"

The ancient serpent immediately turned its head and roared, grabbing the somewhat red-eyed Katniss and retreating hastily.

The quick-thinking twin swordsmen immediately spread out, keeping their sights on Atalanta behind them.

"Burning shadow, moon-shadowed arrow, bear my curse—Dark Sky Eclipse!"

The hunter's bow was drawn to its fullest extent, and a blazing black arrow pierced the sky.

With a crisp sound like shattering glass, the golden divine runes disintegrated, and the arrow pierced deep into the demonic boar's eye socket, splattering red and black blood.

"Puff puff!"

The moment the arrow pierced the monster's flesh, a surge of red and black flames spread out, sprouting thorns that inflicted cruel secondary damage.

Hey!

The boar screamed in agony, its vibrant red and blue mane gradually drying and dimming, its magic power uncontrollably gushing outwards. Its remaining single eye looked at Atalanta with resentment and terror.

The goddess abandoned it.

Artemis, who bestowed her favor, is not only the goddess of the forest representing the abundance of nature, but also the goddess of disease representing the harshness of nature.

What Atalanta brought was clearly the cruelty and punishment of the dark side of the moon.

I don't want to die! I want to live!

The monster lost its mind, howling as it charged forward. Arrows and spears easily pierced its flesh, causing it pain and injury.

Even so, the Primal Demon Boar's defense and vitality are still terrifyingly strong.

The monster, riddled with thorns and covered in wounds, charged menacingly toward the direction of the huntress.

Atalanta bit her lower lip tightly, and despite the tearing pain in every part of her body, she stubbornly raised her longbow, drew the bowstring taut, and began her duel against the oncoming monster.

Stopping the monster from continuing its rampage was the divine message she received, and also her duty as a hunter.

If we back down now and let it run away, who knows how much manpower, resources, and time it will take to catch it next time.

Just as Atalanta and the Primal Boar were about to clash, a figure suddenly appeared, thrusting horizontally between them. The shield held high in her hand bore the emblem of the Gorgon, and her eyes slowly opened, resonating with the rhythm of the earth.

Chapter 154 Cat-eared Beast-tailed Girl = Can You Lick Her? (4/4)

"boom!"