The defensive capabilities had been significantly enhanced.
Level 5 creatures could no longer inflict damage on Black Tortoise's protective shield.
This greatly increased Luo Feng's safety.
While others couldn't harm Luo Feng, he could safely remain within Black Tortoise's protective shield and unleash Fire Lotuses to attack the Black Ghouls.
Countless Fire Lotuses spread outward from Luo Feng's position as if they cost nothing.
"Ahhh—!"
When these Fire Lotuses landed on the Black Ghouls, they instantly blasted gaping holes through their bodies.
Each Fire Lotus contained an immense amount of flame energy, making them highly destructive against the Lecherous Ghost Clan.
Level 4 Black Ghouls struck by the Fire Lotuses were torn apart, their dark bodies rapidly disintegrating—they likely had only seconds left to live.
Level 5 Black Ghouls were somewhat stronger, so they weren't instantly obliterated by the Fire Lotuses.
In just those few seconds, ten Fire Lotuses struck ten Black Ghouls.
The weaker ones died on the spot, while the stronger ones, though not immediately killed, were rendered combat ineffective.
For a moment, the surrounding Black Ghouls, who had been closing in, were stunned by this turn of events.
Though these Black Ghouls were vicious and would attack any creature without hesitation, they weren't mindless killing machines.
They possessed intelligence akin to normal humans.
So when they witnessed this situation, they hesitated to advance further.
These Black Ghouls weren't foolish enough to throw their lives away.
In fact, they even began retreating.
Standing atop Black Tortoise's back, Luo Feng observed their reaction with a hint of surprise.
He had assumed that creatures as savage-looking as these Black Ghouls wouldn't fear death.
Yet the scene before him forced him to reconsider.
Previously, Luo Feng had allowed a single Level 4 Black Ghoul to escape.
But here, there were nearly a hundred Level 5 Black Ghouls—and they still didn't dare to approach.
With a cold laugh, Luo Feng taunted, "I never expected you Black Ghouls to be such cowards.
I've barely even attacked, and you're already this terrified?
Might as well call yourselves 'Scaredy Ghouls' instead."
As soon as his voice faded, flames surged from his body, rapidly condensing into numerous Fire Lotuses that shot toward the retreating Black Ghouls.
They wanted to flee, but Luo Feng wouldn't allow it.
These were all Mist Crystals, after all.
Where else could he encounter so many high-level Black Ghouls at once?
Thus, Black Tortoise pressed forward, while Luo Feng and his companions continued their slaughter from its back.
Their battle soon drew the attention of the wolves and sheep ahead.
Those creatures had been attacking the Black Ghouls near the dark sphere.
But sensing the unusual commotion from Luo Feng's side, some of them began to approach.
A wolf wielding a large blade strode toward Luo Feng and his group.
The Black Ghouls, spotting Dao Lang (Knife Wolf), immediately swarmed him.
In Dao Lang's grip was a sword that gleamed with an intense, blinding light. With a single slash, the blade struck a Black Ghoul.
Where the sword met the ghoul's body, a sizzling sound erupted, followed by thick plumes of black smoke rising from the wound.
A bloodcurdling shriek tore through the air.
The blade in Dao Lang's hand was a variant of the Fiend Slayer Blade, a weapon with formidable power against ghouls.
Coupled with his Breathing Technique, even a typical Level 5 Black Ghoul stood no chance against his strikes.
He swiftly advanced toward Luo Feng's position.
He was a scout dispatched by the Wolf Clan to assess the situation.
Meanwhile, the Sheep Clan had also sent one of their own—a sheep wreathed in flames.
Huo Yang Yang (Fire Sheep).
His fiery aura naturally suppressed the surrounding Black Ghouls.
His fists were clad in gauntlets, capable of punching gaping holes through Level 5 Black Ghouls with a single blow.
Given the perilous circumstances, neither dared to waste time.
Avoiding prolonged combat, they hurried toward Luo Feng.
Could reinforcements have arrived?
At that moment, Luo Feng stood atop the Black Tortoise's shell, thoroughly engrossed in slaughtering the Black Ghouls.
Having failed to breach the Black Tortoise's protective shield, the ghouls had abandoned their assault.
Moreover, Luo Feng's attacks proved devastatingly effective, sending the ghouls fleeing in terror.
Naturally, Luo Feng noticed the approaching wolf and sheep.
A blade-wielding wolf and a flame-engulfed sheep? His curiosity piqued.
Who would have thought such creatures existed on Mist Island?
They didn't quite resemble characters from any cartoon he'd seen before.
As the two parties closed the distance, Dao Lang and Huo Yang Yang soon caught sight of an enormous figure looming ahead.
The moment they laid eyes on the colossal turtle, both gasped in shock.
Instantly, their senses sharpened to full alert.
They stared warily at the Giant Turtle.
A turtle with a diameter of 30 meters was enough to strike fear into anyone.
Generally, an animal's size correlated with its strength.
The larger the body, the greater the power.
The logic was simple.
To grow that big, it must consume vast amounts of food.
And to secure that much food, it needed formidable strength.
There was another critical consideration.
If such a massive creature lacked power, it would have long been hunted and devoured by other predators.
The sheer size of the turtle alone was staggering enough.
But what they witnessed next nearly made their jaws drop.
On the Giant Turtle's back stood several humans.
Not just humans—there was even a Crimson Specter among them.
The sight was utterly baffling.
How could humans and Crimson Specters coexist?
Did this mean these individuals were enemies?
The thought sent a jolt of tension through them.
They were already struggling against the horde of Black Ghouls.
If another powerful enemy were to appear now, they might truly be unable to hold on any longer.
Dao Lang (Knife Wolf) looked wary as he asked, "Who goes there?
What is your purpose here?
Why have you come to this place?"
Luo Feng wasn't surprised to hear the wolf before him speak.