The fierce battle raged on both sides, and even though Guo Xiaoxiao was far from the center, she was terrified. This was a thousand times more frightening than the last time; it felt like they were specifically there to kill.

Mikel took out an animal hide from the cave and wrapped it around Guo Xiaoxiao.

"Mickelson probably won't make it back in time. I'll take you to a safe place and then come back. Let's go."

Mikel carried Guo Xiaoxiao as they ran in the opposite direction of the battlefield. Guo Xiaoxiao clung tightly to Mikel's burly neck, her eyes red.

"kindness"

She was truly afraid that she would be a burden to Mikel.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here!"

Mikel sprinted forward, trying to go as fast as possible.

...

System open

[System: Host, you ran away, what will happen to those orcs?]

Guo Xiaoxiao: Can I help you?

[System: Mikeson, Cangjue isn't here, but you are. Go negotiate. The Beast World doesn't kill females, and Arthur might listen to you. If you don't stop it, Yushan and Sishui will be wiped out today. When Mikeson and Cangjue go for revenge, they will die too.]

Guo Xiaoxiao: It's that serious?!

[System: You're blinded by rage, what did you think?]

…

Guo Xiaoxiao patted the lion head below

"Mikel, Mikel, let's go back quickly!"

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have triggered a hidden side quest: The Savior]

[Quest Reward: Psionic Communication]

Hearing the mission prompt in her mind, Guo Xiaoxiao became even more determined to go back and save them.

"What's the matter?"

Mikel's throat emitted a rough, beastly sound.

Guo Xiaoxiao said, "I'll go back with you to save them."

Mikel: "No, that won't do, it's too dangerous. I'll take you to a safe place before I go back!"

Guo Xiaoxiao tugged at his mane:

"Stop talking nonsense. Saving lives is urgent. If you don't take me back, I'll just run back myself after you leave."

Mikel stared wide-eyed: "Impossible!"

Guo Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and said

“Mikel, you forgot? I have healing magic. Although I can't fight, I can still save people. Think about it, if an orc is injured, I can heal him instantly, and he can fight again.”

Mikel is still hesitating

"No, it's too dangerous. I can't take you on this risk."

Guo Xiaoxiao said, "We're running out of healing water. What are we going to do? Will the severely injured orcs die without herbs?"

Mikel fell silent; he truly didn't want Guo Xiaoxiao to risk her life with him.

Guo Xiaoxiao wanted to see people who were getting further and further away from the tribe, and said

"Mikel, I beg you, take me back."

Mikel gritted his teeth and kept running forward, refusing to listen. Guo Xiaoxiao steeled herself, thinking, "I'll go down myself, take me or leave me!" She then made a move to jump down.

Mikel was shocked: "What are you doing? Watch out!"

Guo Xiaoxiao said, "If you don't take me back, I'll have no choice but to jump. If I become crippled, you'll have to take care of me."

Mikel was furious: "Why won't you listen to me?"

Guo Xiaoxiao remained calm and resolute: "Go back. This is the last time I'll say it."

After hearing this, Mikel remained silent for a while before finally giving in.

******

The man and the beast quickly reached the vicinity of the tribe, lying in ambush. The overwhelming advantage pushed Yu Shan and Si Shui to the brink of collapse.

Seeing the orcs in such a sorry state, Arthur wore a victorious smile.

"This is the so-called strongest tribe? It's weaker than I imagined."

Yu Shan and the Sishui orcs glared at him resentfully, but Arthur showed no fear. His sharp eyes swept across the entire area, and as he watched the orcs struggle in their death throes, his smile deepened.

"Kill the disobedient beastmen, but keep the females."

Upon hearing this, the orcs became extremely excited. Females, mates, homes, and food were all available; now it was their territory.

"I'm going to kill him."

Mikel's barely suppressed murderous intent was held back by Guo Xiaoxiao, who said that going out would only mean certain death, and that he would be handing over his head!

"Calm down, calm down."

Guo Xiaoxiao then said

"I'm going to fight him!"

"???"

Guo Xiaoxiao rushed over, and Mikel reached out to grab her, but missed. Guo Xiaoxiao was getting further and further away from him, which was unacceptable, so he quickly chased after her.

"Female, come back."

He shouted loudly, but Guo Xiaoxiao ignored him and continued to rush forward.

Stop

Mikel panicked; if he got caught, he'd be in big trouble.

Just as he was getting anxious, Guo Xiaoxiao stopped. She was wrapped in animal skin, so no one could see her face, but the beastmen could tell that she was female.

"Female, danger! Who let you come here?"

The orcs of the Blacktooth tribe also said...

"Get out of the way, are you out of your mind?"

"Find someone to carry him out."

Guo Xiaoxiao ignored them and kept running towards the center, thinking to herself that being a female wasn't so bad; it seemed like the battles between the two armies had nothing to do with females, since they weren't killed.

Upon reaching the center point, Guo Xiaoxiao raised her pale arms, took a deep breath, and roared at the fighting orcs.

"Stop! Everyone, I have something to say!"

Her voice was loud, melodious, and clear. The orcs who had been fighting for her stopped what they were doing and looked up at her.

Guo Xiaoxiao couldn't see the expressions on these people's faces, but she knew their eyes were fierce and wild; some were fighting in human form, while others were still fighting in beast form.

"You, come here."

Guo Xiaoxiao casually pointed to the orc who was slightly closer to her and beckoned.

Orc: "Huh?"

Guo Xiaoxiao looked around and asked, "Where's Arthur?"

The orc whispered, "Behind you!"

Guo Xiaoxiao turned around abruptly. Arthur stood behind her, his face dark and grim, staring at her with a gloomy expression.

Guo Xiaoxiao saw that Arthur was dirty, and his white snakeskin coat was stained with blood, and said

Are you alright?

Arthur didn't speak, he just stared at her, and Guo Xiaoxiao felt guilty.

"Um, I mean..."

Arthur, in a fit of rage, couldn't understand why Guo Xiaoxiao was on the battlefield. He assumed she had escaped under the cover of Mickson and the others. Where were those two? Had Cang Jue and Mickson abandoned her and run away?

The chaotic battlefield came to a halt as the two confronted each other. Mikel ran to Arthur, watching his every move.

"This is a female, you can't hurt her."

The damned female dared to trespass on the battlefield; Arthur's anger had not yet subsided.

"Come with me first!"

He grabbed Guo Xiaoxiao's hand and pulled her outside.

"Where are you going?"

Guo Xiaoxiao struggled, but the difference in strength was too great, and she couldn't shake off Arthur's restraints at all. Just as she was about to be dragged away, Guo Xiaoxiao shouted...

"I'll go with you, but you must stop attacking the Yushan tribe."

Arthur stopped, and Guo Xiaoxiao repeated...

"Let them go, and I'll go with you!"

"Hmph, who do you think you are? Do you think I would give up victory for you?"

Arthur never intended to let the Feather Mountain tribe go; once he attacked, he would surely capture them. He then turned and headed deeper into the Feather Mountain tribe, towards the caves where each orc lived. The orcs behind Arthur followed closely behind.

Mikel gave chase with concern, but was entangled by another group of orcs and couldn't break free.

Arthur entered the Feather Mountain tribe. Along the way, he mercilessly cut down any orcs who stood in his way with his wind blades. The air was thick with the stench of blood, staining Arthur's robes crimson.