As the dense light faded, dozens of Ironback Rhinos vanished, replaced by a golden rhino standing five meters tall—twice the size of the previous Ironback Rhinos.
Golden Rhino · Lord-class BOSS Level: 7 Attack: 500 Defense: 1000 Health: 5000 Personality: Furious Description: The king of the Ironback Rhino herd. Its golden rhino horn symbolized its status as king, while its golden hide possessed exceptionally powerful defense. Skills: Lord's Intimidation, Death Trample, Vow of Revenge
After looking over the Rhino Lord's attributes, Xiao Wen's expression grew much more solemn.
Among early-game BOSSES, the hardest to deal with were not the offensively powerful ones, but defensive BOSSES like the Ironback Rhino. They had thick hides, high health, and considerable attack power. Without overwhelming attack strength or a way to exploit their weak points and break through their defense, it was impossible to harm them, much less kill them.
"Looks like this really will be difficult. Ice Snow and Flame Dragon must have used potions. With massive guilds backing them, as long as they can create defense-breaking potions in a short time, they can ignore defense and hunt down a weaker Lord-class BOSS. But that method doesn't suit me. In that case, I can only face it head-on."
Xiao Wen spoke quietly. The next moment, his gaze fell upon the Duel Disk on his wrist, and his eyes narrowed. "Perhaps I still have a second option."
His finger rested on a card. The instant his fingertip pressed down, an electric sensation surged from it.
Xiao Wen shuddered. In that instant, he seemed to hear a dragon's roar beside his ear. Vaguely, the phantom of an enormous blue-eyed white dragon emerged in his mind.
"This... this is... drawing a card!"
His fingertip exerted force, and he pulled the card out in one swift motion.
Blue-Eyes White Dragon, 8 Stars; Dragon race/Light ATK: 3000; DET: 2500 Description: A legendary high-ranking dragon of the Dragon race, possessing immense power. Its proudly raised head carried an arrogance that looked down upon all things. Only the strong were qualified to make it submit.
"Blue... Blue-Eyes White Dragon? A full three thousand attack power? No, more than three thousand. Outside Duel City, a monster's attack power is based on its base attributes, but it is also affected by its star rating and the player's level! In that case, this Level 7 Lord-class BOSS is mine!"
Looking at the massive Rhino Lord before him, Yang Cheng trembled all over. His calves shook, and his chubby face had turned deathly pale. He was terrified beyond measure.
"A... Lord-class BOSS!" Yang Cheng twisted his stiff neck and saw his sister's equally grim expression behind him. He gave a bitter smile. "Sis, we don't have any Killing Intent Value. There's a good chance we won't drop our equipment, right?"
"What nonsense are you saying? Fatty, retreat now! Finish off the Ironback Rhino in front of you, find a chance to leave combat, and log out immediately!" the female archer shouted.
At such a critical moment, she made the wisest decision.
As she spoke, she nocked an arrow and fired. Her shooting speed was noticeably faster than before.
At the same time, Yang Cheng pressed one hand against the Ironback Rhino's horn while clenching the other into a fist and smashing it into the rhino's head, dealing a sliver of damage.
Under their combined assault, the remaining Ironback Rhino's health visibly fell at a rapid pace.
Just as its health was about to bottom out, the Rhino Lord in the distance raised one hoof and stomped fiercely on the ground. An aura instantly spread outward from its body.
It moved with incredible speed, reaching the low-health Ironback Rhino almost instantly.
The moment the light enveloped it, the wounded Ironback Rhino let out a long howl, and the iron-gray color on its back gradually gained a hint of silver.
When the powerful arrow flying toward the Ironback Rhino struck its back, it produced nothing but a grayish-white 0 damage.
"Fatty, go! Put some distance between us immediately, leave combat, and find a chance to log out!" the female archer cried out.
Yang Cheng obeyed. The moment he heard his sister speak, he withdrew and widened the gap between himself and the Ironback Rhino. Then he swung both fists at the rock walls on either side, shaking down a huge chunk of stone to block the passage and hold back the Ironback Rhino.
By the time he reunited with the female archer, the two of them had just left combat.
However, just as they were about to forcefully log out, they were informed that they could not.
System Notification: Warning! The player has been locked onto by the Golden Rhino's Vow of Revenge skill and has entered a life-or-death duel state. You may only log out after killing the Golden Rhino or being killed by it.
The notification rang in their ears, and both their faces instantly became extremely grim.
"Sis, what do we do? I have more health. How about I go out there and tank it, drawing its attention? You're an archer, and your movement speed is fast. If you seize the chance, you should be able to run back to Novice Village," Yang Cheng suggested.
The female archer's expression darkened. After hesitating for a long while, she finally nodded.
It was helpless, but this was their only option for now.
Yang Cheng curled his lips into a faint smile and removed the equipment from his backpack, along with the Green-grade Armor he was wearing, then tossed it all to his sister.
Since he was destined to die, he naturally had to minimize the losses.
Even if he died and lost a level, as long as his sister escaped, they would not lose out with the gains from this trip.
"Hey, you two. How about making a deal? I'll help you deal with this Ironback Rhino, and you give me your Green-grade Armor and Green-grade Bow and Arrow. How does that sound?"
A private message appeared before the siblings.
"Sis, who the hell is this? Showing up here at a time like this just to get attention? Don't let me catch him, or I'll kill him all the way back to Level 0!"
Already frustrated, Yang Cheng immediately flew into a rage when he saw the message.
The female archer narrowed her eyes without replying. After thinking for about half a minute, she answered, "Fine. As long as you can deal with this Rhino Lord, we'll give you these two pieces of Green-grade equipment."
"No, Sis, how can you agree to him..."
Before he could finish, Yang Cheng slapped his forehead and instantly understood what his sister was planning.
Kill a Level 7 Lord-class BOSS? Even top players like Tianyan Jiulong and the Ice Snow Three Kings had only managed it with the help of countless guild members behind them, after who knew how many failed attempts and party wipes.
This guy wanted to kill a Level 7 Lord-class BOSS?
And alone at that?
Wasn't that just a fool's dream?
Still, it was perfect that such an idiot had come now. They could use him to draw the Rhino Lord's attention.
As long as there was even the slightest opening, they would have a chance to escape.
"Fatty, be careful. Don't get careless."
"Don't worry, Sis. I get it. Don't forget, I still have that skill. That guy is destined to become our scapegoat!"
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