Du En
There were a total of 3 impacts, and the overall damage was manageable. After using a Medical Box, my health returned to normal. I also blocked most of the impact damage that Kou Mei, Fatty, and the others behind me took, so they were also in perfect health after using the Medical Box.
On the other side, Ruolin and Huo Bingzhi Ri used their shields to protect Cai Cai and Fey Courtier, and they also survived the Orbital Bombardment.
"Report your numbers!"
On the battlefield, after a wave of Orbital Bombardment, the terrain changed drastically, leaving behind a scene of horrific scorching heat. Gun Like a Dragon shouted from within the star map, "Has anyone died?"
I whispered, "Shadow Chaser Team, no casualties."
The voice, Worldly Uncontested, carried a somber tone. "The Old Day Royal Court has lost a player..."
A few seconds later, Shen Jin said, "Ash Domain Guild has lost two members..."
I asked, "Alliance Leader Long, how is the Crimson Firmament Alliance?"
"Good."
"We lost one person, most of them survived, but quite a few were injured," Gun Like a Dragon.
After a round of Orbital Bombardment, the player losses can only be described as being within an acceptable range. After all, the total number of players from the three major guilds who entered Position 15 was at least two or three hundred. After such an intense round of bombardment, losing only four people is already considered fortunate.
However, players have a health bar and the protection of the Essence Furnace, while the soldiers of the Crimson Dragon Legion were not so lucky. When I got up, I only saw countless limbs and broken bodies. Even the previously invincible Crimson Dragon-class Mecha had been blown in half, lying on the ground and emitting a mournful sound of steel.
"You bastards, you beasts!"
At this moment, a commander from the Crimson Dragon Country, clad in Generation 3 Armor and wielding Power Sword, looked up at the sky and roared in grief and anger, "These clowns from the Dark Tide dared to use orbital weapons! Immediately request permission from higher-ups to launch Orbital Bombardment of positions 11, 12, 13, and 14! We must launch a reciprocal retaliation and wipe them out completely!"
"Waaah--"
A few minutes later, the air raid siren sounded again.
"How so?"
Someone in the star chart asked, "The second round of Orbital Bombardment by the Dark Tide?"
"No."
"The Guide just sent a message: this time it's the Crimson Dragon Country's Orbital Bombardment of the Dark Tide, and it's a higher-energy Orbital Bombardment. Just wait and see!" Gun Like a Dragon.
The Crimson Dragon Country's Orbital Bombardment came even faster. In the blink of an eye, fireballs rained down from the sky, landing on the positions adjacent to us. Chaos ensued, and the land where the Dark Tide position was located was almost torn apart!
After a round of bombing, dawn broke.
"Clang~~~"
Commander Linley reappeared on the battlefield and said in a deep voice, "Attack the enemy's position! The time for our counterattack has come!"
Before the words were even finished, a bell rang in my ear, signaling a new battlefield mission!
[You have accepted the battlefield mission "Counterattack" (Rank A)! Mission objective: Launch an attack on positions 11-14 where the Dark Tide forces are located. The more targets you kill, the greater the final reward!]
With a "whoosh," an entire area on the map ahead instantly glowed with a golden light—territory we needed to reclaim!
"They've launched a counterattack!"
I jumped out of the trench and said in the Team Channel, "Ruolin, charge forward with me, the rest of you follow behind. Bingzi, you stay at the back, no melee, only ranged attacks!"
"Okay!"
Huo Bingzhi Ri looked at Fey Courtier with a smug expression. "See? The boss dotes on me a lot, doesn't he?"
"~~~"
Fey Courtier rolled his eyes, grabbed a Submachine Gun, and rushed out after them!
As dawn broke in the east, the first rays of sunlight touched the plains, and we rushed into position number 13. Everywhere we looked, there were severed limbs and broken bodies. The Dark Tide army had been shattered by a round of Orbital Bombardment, and had basically lost all of its armored vehicles, infantry vehicles, and even some of the weaker Generation 2 Armor warriors were torn to pieces.
The ordinary Vanguard Member were not so lucky; almost all of them were wiped out in this Orbital Bombardment, their flesh and blood simply unable to withstand such an intense attack.
Therefore, in the eyes of ordinary people in Star Abyss, players are like monsters, able to withstand a wave of Orbital Bombardment without wearing any Power Armor, even though the bombardment energy level of Dark Tide is relatively low. This situation is really too incredible.
Suddenly, the sound of machinery came from the trenches ahead, and then a group of Dark Tide soldiers wearing Generation 2 Armor rushed out, their Explosive Gun firing in unison, suppressing the players' attack!
"I'll go first!"
At this moment, I did not hesitate at all. I immediately Annihilation Rock Armor, picked up the Power Sword, raised the Lord's Shield, and charged forward.
"It's 033! Quickly kill this beast!"
A Generation 2 Armor soldier recognized me, his eyes bloodshot. "He's the one who killed General Klett! That damned bastard, shoot him to death!"
Although the Lord's Shield's durability was rapidly reduced under the enemy's barrage of fire, it didn't matter. A few seconds later, I had already reached close range. With a soft "snap," the Power Sword in my right hand severed the arm of a Generation 2 Armor soldier, while the Lord's Shield in my Left Hand continued to block the shots within a 180-degree field of vision to my left!
"You bastard!"
Another Generation 2 Armor warrior rushed over and slashed fiercely at the Lord's Shield!
"788!"
This damage is nothing!
I flipped over, pierced the opponent's hood with my sword, and sent the blade into his throat.
"033, you..."
He stared in disbelief, trying to pry the Power Sword off with his palms, but under the disintegration field, his Power Armor fingertips and palms were cleanly severed, making it impossible for him to touch the Power Sword!
"Buzz~"
With a hum of sword light, I executed a beautiful sword spin, instantly decapitating the Generation 2 Armor warrior along with his hood!
"Rush!"
Behind them, Cai Cai and the others pressed forward. The massive armies of the three major guilds— Crimson Firmament Alliance, Jinyu, and Old Day Royal Court —were pressing in, and with my aggressive, tearing formation, this elite squad of 20+ Generation 2 Armor warriors was wiped out by the players in the blink of an eye!
Twenty minutes later, the attack was swift, and four positions, 11-14, were recaptured. Suddenly, a bell rang, signaling the completion of another exciting battlefield mission!
[Congratulations on completing the battlefield mission "Counterattack" (Rank A)! Rewards: 1.8 million character experience, 1350 Reputation Value!]
Looking at the details of the rewards, I was slightly disappointed.
It only has Experience Points and Reputation Value, but that seems enough.
"Damn, they're so weak!"
The Chaos Demon King stepped on the breastplate of a Generation 2 Armor Dark Tide warrior and laughed, "I thought the Dark Tide was so powerful, but it turns out they're nothing special."
"Don't underestimate your opponent..."
I frowned. "The Dark Tide isn't as weak as you think."
"Um."
The Chaos Demon King nodded, agreeing readily, and said with a smile, "Actually, I didn't underestimate the enemy. I was just trying to ease the tension. After such a big battle, everyone is too tired, and the whole thing has been too tense. I was afraid everyone would get too stressed out."
Everyone laughed.
"Bang bang bang~~~"
Just then, a group of figures suddenly appeared at the bottom of the slope ahead. One of them was carrying Heavy Explosive Gun, and a series of bullets "bang bang bang" directly Lightly Injured several Crimson Firmament Alliance players in front!
"Cover up, retreat!"
With Gun Like a Dragon Explosive Charge, using his shield to protect a low-health Psionicist behind him. His gaze sharpened as he looked ahead and declared, "There's another Orange BOSS!"
Immediately, everyone and I looked over.
Sure enough, a Generation 3 Armor warrior with orange text above his head appeared in the field of vision. He was followed by a group of Generation 2 Armor soldiers and carried a dark blue Power Sword. He was also a burly Gene Warrior had undergone multiple modifications. His bald head inside the hood looked ferocious, and his eyes were spitting out fury.
"So it was you who killed that Klett Kled?!"
His face was contorted with rage as he sneered, "That old bastard Klett deserves to die, but he should have died by my hand. How could he die at the hands of a bunch of trash like you?"
The next second, its attributes appeared--
[Fire Knight Legion Commander - Dunn] (Orange BOSS)
Level: 45
Attack: 2300-3350
Defense: 1650
Qi and Blood: 4,500,000
Armor: Dark Tide Power Armor III
Skills: [Sword Master lv9][Combat Power Sword Storm lv9][Indomitable Will lv9]
Details: Dunn, one of the few commanders in the Fire Knight Legion besides Commander Alex, had a failed genetic modification that nearly paralyzed his right hand, but made his Left Hand more perfect. He practiced Left Hand swordsmanship diligently and finally became able to perfectly control the Power Sword. Now he has been loyal to the Dark Tide for more than 60 years and can be called the backbone of the Fire Knight Legion!
This level 45 Orange BOSS has almost identical attributes to the previous one, and both of them have the same skills, so they are essentially from the same lineage. The only difference is that he is left-handed.
At this moment, we outnumbered them and the enemy was just an Orange BOSS, giving us a complete advantage!
"Superior?"
The Gun Like a Dragon it looked over.
"Um."
I nodded. "The tactics remain the same. Just cut off the opponent's Left Hand that's holding the sword. Send a few main players to hold off the BOSS, and the other players should deal with the Blue BOSS. Don't let them interfere with the battlefield, or it will cause a lot of trouble."
"Learn."
With Gun Like a Dragon, the Chaos Demon King led a group of people to flank the area from both sides.
"A bunch of damned scum, you think you can stand against the great Dark Tide?!"
With a roar, Dunn leaped forward, his backpack erupting in blue flames, and he skimmed across the ground as he thrust his sword straight at my chest – another charging assassination!
"Buzz~~"
A short, energy-powered blade flew through the air and struck his armpit armor with remarkable precision!
"Sizzle--"
With a surge of electric current, Dunn let out a miserable groan and abruptly stopped his charge, falling face-first to the ground. Due to the high speed of the impact, he rolled several times on the ground before finally kneeling limply about five meters away from me.
Good heavens, such a grand gift before the New Year even begins!
Without saying a word, I rushed out, Tian Gong Kai Wu a series of sword lights in quick Overpowering Momentum, striking the opponent's Left Hand. The Third-Generation Power Armor groaned as the thick outer Tungsten Steel was sliced open with a "sizzle" sound!