It turns out it's because the bone puppet king's martial arts attribute has given them a combat power boost.
The increase is a full 45.
Martial arts is understandable, but what does having 45 points in strategy and governance mean? Can it use tactics or special skills? Surely it doesn't he expect to lead the bone puppets in construction, right? Just thinking about it is absurd.
Overthinking is pointless now.
In any case, it is definitely an extremely powerful enemy.
Sujene opens the system and looks through the items.
He hesitates whether to use the truce token or the deputy general level Yin Leong Soul.
After careful analysis, Sujene decides to wait a bit longer, at least to try one round first.
After all, this is only the first night.
It will only get harder from here, so it's wise to keep some backup.
Otherwise, even if he survives tonight, he might die tomorrow night.
Suene swallows a connecting meridian pill, tightly grips the blade in his hand, and turns to face the enemy.
Chapter 147.
Bones and arms summon.
Yin Leong, the bone puppet king, appeared to be an enlarged and enhanced version of a mutated bone puppet.
Its bony structure was extremely dense, reflecting a smooth yellow sheen under the light of the lanterns.
Surely, attacks against it would easily slide off.
Its eyes burned with green ghostly flames, even more vigorous than before.
In its hands, it gripped two weapons, a massive bone knife in one hand, and a gigantic bone hammer in the other.
In the darkness, they looked like two long branches.
Sugene originally intended to charge in for a round of combat, but noticed that the bone puppet king's footsteps had slowed while the green goes fire and its eyes burned even brighter.
It seemed to be gathering some sort of power.
Sugene quickly reconsidered, abandoning the thought of an immediate confrontation.
After all, since he couldn't quickly kill it, he had to keep his distance.
Charging in recklessly would only increase the danger when the situation was unclear.
Without hesitation, Sue Gene turned and followed the female soldiers.
Tactical sprinting.
The effect of the previous sprint was about to wear off.
So, Sue Gene quickly activated again.
The female soldiers shimmerred with blue light once more.
Continuing to dash, they reached the inner wall.
They were getting closer to the southern gate.
The female soldiers on the defense tower inside also spotted the bone puppet king.
Their expressions changed dramatically.
Sujene ran while checking the position of the bone puppet king behind him.
It was still a safe distance away.
About 40 m.
They should be able to make it inside the wall.
But how long could this single layer wooden wall hold it back? Sujene didn't care.
As long as the wall could hold for a moment, they could deal more damage.
He aimed to accumulate every possible advantage.
Turning back again, he saw the bone puppet king had completely stopped.
However, the ghostly fire in its eyes was raging.
Flames licking at its skull as if it were sprouting green fire hair.
What was it doing? Sujene was puzzled.
Crack, crack, crack.
Strange sounds echoed around him, followed by the screams of the female soldiers.
What is this? Sir, look, my leg.
I can't break free.
Quick, let's attack together.
No.
Why are these bones so hard? I can't break them.
It hurt so much hearing the female soldiers cries.
Sujin's heart tightened.
He dashed back towards the female soldiers to check their situation.
But after just two steps, he felt immobilized.
Looking down, he saw that shattered white bones had formed white bone arms which seemed to grow from the ground tightly gripping his legs and those of the female soldiers.
These bone arms were incredibly hard.
Even the female soldiers desperate stabbing couldn't create a crack.
Trying to break free with sheer strength seemed hopeless.
The grip of these bone arms was strong, leaving red marks on the soldiers's legs.
Grabbing me, Sugene exerted his strength.
Crack, crack.
With two crisp sounds, he directly snapped the bone arms, charging into the group of female soldiers.
He pulled one arm after another free.
The female soldiers gradually regained their freedom.
How could it be this easy? Crack! Crack! More bone arms erupted from the ground.
This time they not only grabbed the legs of the female soldiers but also ins snared their thighs and leather armor.
The immense force directly pulled the female soldiers down.
They screamed as they fell to the ground.
More bone arms wrapping around them.
The pale bone arms coiled around their bodies like bandages, leaving them completely immobilized.
Damn it.
Suggene was filled with rage, frantically snapping the bone arms.
However, his speed alone couldn't contend with the overwhelming number of bone arms.
As soon as he broke one, two more would wrap around him.
At that moment, the surrounding bone puppets staggered forward, closing in.
Damn it.
Sujene opened the system and clicked on the communication talisman.
Selecting the recipient, he chose Zhuing.
Zhuing, come quickly to support the eastern side of the southern gate.
Bring more troops.
The message was sent.
Sujene didn't hesitate this time and directly used the deputy general Yanliang soul.
The soul flashed and disappeared.
Soon many figures appeared in the dark woods.
The foremost general was broad-shouldered, clad in iron armor, wielding a heavy ax in each hand.
His face was brutish, clearly a tough character.
General Soul, Yin Leyang.
Rank: Deputy General Level, Level 15, Position, Unit Leader, Troops 100 Axemen.
Attributes: Constitution 6, Strength 6, Agility 4, Intelligence to Abilities Command 62, martial arts 64, strategy 22, governance 20, enhancements, life 24, stamina 24, energy 12, attack 30.
As a unit leader, he commanded 100 axmen.
The axemen, like the spearmen and archers, were also tier 2 soldiers.
Finally, there's some good news.
Yan Leangs base attributes were decent, but only slightly above average.
However, his commanding attributes were very high, at least higher than everyone present, including the Bone Puppet King.
Yet, his attributes and abilities have been weakened.
Yanliang<unk>s true strength far exceeded this.
But with things as they were, Sujene was already very satisfied.
General Yin, please send someone to help protect these female soldiers and then together we will kill this bone puppet king.