A Half-Day's Leisure
Early morning at Feiyang Internet Cafe.
As he sat in the manager's office, sipping the milk tea Lu Xiaobei had bought, a sudden "ding" sounded in his ear, followed by an interface appearing before his eyes, with blue text continuously appearing at the bottom:
[GM the Guide]: Ding Han, Ash Plain drops mid-to-high-level skill books. Currently, players from the three major factions— the National Server, Star Maple Federation, and Dark Tide —are engaged in a fierce battle for control of Ash Plain. Are you really not considering joining the fight?
Wow, this is a direct dialogue between the GM and the player, that sounds really high-level!
"I don't want to participate in this meaningless competition. Sorry, the Guide, I have other things to attend to."
"All right."
The dialog box disappeared, and the game interface in front of us gradually vanished.
A few minutes later.
"Drop!"
A voice call request came from Gun Like a Dragon.
"Alliance Leader Long, you're not here to act as the Guide, are you?"
"No, that's not it."
"The fighting on Ash Plain is quite intense," Gun Like a Dragon. "Because the monsters are scattered, players generally don't team up, and even when they do, it's just a small group of a few people. From midnight last night to 9 a. m. this morning, according to incomplete statistics, there have been over 1200 localized PvP battles, and both sides have lost quite a few players."
"This map only drops third and fourth-tier Skill Tome, so why is it so attractive to both sides?"
"Initially it was indeed due to the fall, but that's no longer the case. Both sides have become truly fierce, constantly sending reinforcements, and now the entire Ash Plain is engulfed in chaos."
Gun Like a Dragon a meaningful smile, "Did the Guide send you a GM message?"
"Um."
"I told you before, the Guide is a very straightforward person, the kind with a fiery temper. Don't be fooled by his usual calm demeanor; it's all an act for the players. This morning, seeing so many players from Huaining City losing their Resurrection Sacred Canon in Ash Plain, he got a little anxious."
"Alliance Leader Long, I really don't want to go to the Ash Plain. I have little interest in this kind of war where people fight each other for resources that spawn."
"Understand."
"You go ahead and do your thing," Gun Like a Dragon. "I'll go check on the Guide. He seems desperate and wants to collect some world contribution. I wonder what he's up to."
The two parties ended the call abruptly.
Then, Cai Cai sent a message: "Boss, shall we go to Ash Plain?"
"There's no benefit to it, so let's not go. It's just a waste of the Resurrection Sacred Canon. Our team only has a few Resurrection Sacred Canon, so let's not squander them. It's unnecessary. We should use our resources wisely."
"Okay, I'm going back to sleep now."
"What the hell time is it? Still sleeping!"
"Yeah, I'll use my phone to ask a girl nearby to have breakfast with me."
"..."
I was speechless. This Cai Cai is really neglecting her duties.
At noon, I ate a boxed lunch at the bar on the first floor of Feiyang Internet Cafe.
"Ding Han, last month's report is out. Take a look."
Chen Xiaoman held a lunchbox in one hand and handed over the report in the other.
I glanced at it and couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. Just last month, the total recharge amount of the Huaining Flagship Store alone reached as high as 640,000 yuan, while the net profit of the milk tea bar and restaurant reached as high as 310,000 yuan. This profit is a bit terrifying. It should be able to recover all the investment within half a year.
In this era, internet cafes are definitely the way to go!
Of course, it might be different in a few years.
"That's good, hang in there!"
I smiled slightly and said, "The future of our internet cafe will definitely get better and better!"
In an instant, Chen Xiaoman and the girls at the milk tea bar all nodded in agreement.
"Ding Han."
Lu Xiaobei, holding a lunchbox, turned to me and said, "Come with me this afternoon. We'll check on the construction progress of the e-sports hotel. Although Sister Cheng Shuang is trustworthy, we can't just ignore it completely; that would seem irresponsible."
"Sure, I'll go check it out after I finish eating."
"Uh-huh!"
"Can I come with you?" Zhao Yihang asked, seemingly bored out of his mind from being cooped up in the internet cafe.
"Since you don't have a position at the e-sports hotel, you might as well stay at the internet cafe and be its mascot."
Lu Xiaobei rejected the request without hesitation.
Zhao Yihang felt a little helpless, but Lu Xiaobei didn't seem to be wrong.
In the afternoon, Lu Xiaobei drove the company's Cayenne to the Huaining Flagship Store of Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel.
Upon arrival at the store, the construction team from the Cheng Group was resting and having lunch.
So, Lu Xiaobei and I went to the construction site ourselves. In just a few days, the hotel's decoration had changed dramatically, completely different from the original Keyi Chain style.
The e-sports rooms are full of technology, with double rooms, four-person rooms, and even "dormitory-style" suites for six people to play together. The Lake View Room facing East Lake adopt an "inn style", giving people a relaxed sense of belonging.
When we arrived at the hotel's backyard, a small section of the terrace had been laid, and in the distance, workers were diligently laying the foundation for the lakeside restaurant.
"They're working so hard..."
Lu Xiaobei suddenly said something.
"We know they work hard, so let's show our appreciation by counting the total number of staff and ordering a milk tea for each of them," I suggested.
"Great idea!"
Lu Xiaobei readily agreed and immediately went to find the other party's leader, ordering 50 extra-large cups of "Boyá Juéxián" to be delivered to the construction site.
"You usually like to drink Coco, so why did you order Ba Wang Cha Ji this time?" I asked.
"That's just because I prefer Coco; others might not. Ba Wang Cha Ji so popular right now, so I ordered Boyá Juéxián."
"Sensible!"
"Snort!"
After personally serving the milk tea, Lu Xiaobei brought over two cups and said with a smile, "There are a few extra cups, don't waste them."
"Um."
I took the milk tea, took a sip, put it on the center console, and said, "Back to the internet cafe?"
"Isn't it too early?"
Lu Xiaobei said, "Ding Han, do you still remember the Wutong Inn? It's the filming location for the 'Plain Face' MV?"
"Of course I remember, it left a deep impression."
"Do you still remember the address? Let's drive over and have a chat."
What are you going there for?
"Market research, huh? We've already got one foot in the hotel industry, can't we at least learn more about our competitors?"
I suspect this was just an excuse; she probably just wanted to take advantage of the leisurely afternoon to go to the Wutong Inn and enjoy the lake breeze.
Shortly after, we drove to Wutong Inn.
The boss was still the same boss, and also a player. The moment Lu Xiaobei and I parked the car and walked into the yard, he recognized us at a glance.
"You've arrived..."
"Um."
I nodded and smiled, "Boss, how's business at the inn lately?"
"It's alright, I'd say. It doesn't really matter. I opened the inn to pass the time, not to make a fortune."
"Boss, I really admire your business philosophy. It's idealistic and open-minded—that's how life should be!"
Lu Xiaobei gave the boss a thumbs up.
The boss was flattered and said, "Oh, it's not that impressive anymore. It's just that I'm middle-aged now, and I've come to terms with many things. I've given up and don't want to fight for anything anymore."
"Boss, Xiao Bei and I would like to sit on the outdoor terrace for a while. Would you like two cups of coffee?"
"Okay, do you want the premium version or the instant version?"
"It has to be high-end, money's no object!"
"Haha, okay, please wait a moment!"
So, Lu Xiaobei and I sat on the terrace under the parasol by the lake, sipping coffee and looking at the scenery of East Lake.
East Lake is a "semi-developed" scenic area. Although the commercial atmosphere is becoming increasingly strong, there has been no large-scale development of yacht projects on the lake so far. After all, if there are too many boats and people on the lake, it will damage the natural scenic spot.
Lu Xiaobei enjoyed this moment of tranquility.
She took out her phone, snapped a few pictures of the lake view, and then took several selfies with East Lake as the backdrop. When she looked at me, she hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.
I guess I subconsciously wanted to take a photo with them, but then I realized it wasn't appropriate to take a photo with them now.
A few seconds later, Lu Xiaobei posted a Moments.
The tagline is "Stealing half a day of leisure from a busy life".
"Ding Han."
She put down her phone, looked at East Lake, and said softly, "I heard from Milo that you and Lin Qingying are together?"
"Um."
I nodded. "We're together."
In an instant, Lu Xiaobei turned her head away, no longer looking at me, and secretly wiped away her tears.
"Xiao Bei, I'm sorry."
"No need to apologize."
Lu Xiaobei's shoulders trembled slightly. With her back to me, she said in a tearful voice, "I'll only cry this once. I'll never cry again."
I remained silent, perhaps out of guilt, for anything I said at that moment would seem inadequate.
After a while, Lu Xiaobei finished crying.
He took out sunglasses from his bag, put them on, and smiled, saying, "Now that we're together, you should treat Lin Qingying well, but we'll still be good friends, right?"
"Um."
I nodded and said, "You, Milo, and I, our iron triangle, will always be friends who would go to great lengths for each other!"
"Okay, it's a deal!"
Lu Xiaobei looked into the distance and said, "I really like this Wutong Inn. If I have the chance in the future, I'd like to open an inn like this. What do you think of this idea?"
"Feasible."
I analyzed, "But don't be too envious of Wutong Inn, because the terrace behind our Feiyang Esports Hotel will have a similar view in the future, and there's also a lakeside terrace and a restaurant. The overall scenery will be even better than here. Besides, your first album will be released soon and it's bound to be a huge hit. At that time, the song copyrights and brand endorsements alone will be an unimaginable astronomical figure. Opening a small inn like this will be a piece of cake."
She smiled and said, "Now that you mention it, it's like I've seen a glimmer of hope again in my gray world."
I Wu Yan, simply sitting quietly beside Lu Xiaobei.
Evening, Feiyang Internet Cafe.
Lin Qingying messaged me saying she had three meetings that evening and needed to work overtime, so I stayed at Feiyang Internet Cafe to continue eating my boxed lunch with chicken legs.
"Drop!"
Just as I was gnawing on a chicken leg, the game interface reappeared before my eyes, and the blue characters unique to GMs reappeared.
[The Guide]: Ding Han, our National Server players have suffered heavy losses on Ash Plain. It seems that players from the Star Maple Federation and Dark Tide factions have formed an alliance. In just one afternoon, our Huaining City Player Faction lost 24 Resurrection Sacred Canon. I know you don't want to participate in this meaningless PK, but it's okay. I will soon make this battle meaningful.
"..."
I was completely bewildered, having no idea what he was trying to do.
"Zhou Jihuan, don't act rashly..."
"My mind is made up, and I've always been impulsive, haha~~~"
He immediately ended the call, and a few minutes later, a loud ringtone sounded in his ear, almost deafening:
[Please note that the Challenge Mission "Battle of Ash Plain" (S-rank) is now officially live! All players in Huaining City will receive the mission immediately! Issued by: The Guide. Mission details: Ash Plain is engulfed in chaos. Please head to Ash Plain to defeat the enemy. Each enemy player defeated will grant 1 Honor Point. Players can use Honor Points to exchange for their desired treasures in the temporary "Honor Shop." Treasures are limited in quantity and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't miss out!]
'Holy shit...'
I frowned. This person the Guide was indeed impulsive!
The next moment, I opened the mission details. Sure enough, a "Honor Shop" that looked like a small golden house appeared in the mission interface. After opening the shop, I found a dazzling array of treasures, from Blue Equipment to cyan equipment, and even a pink Submachine Gun with super explosive firepower!
The redemption requirement for this Submachine Gun is 300 honor points, which means you need to kill 300 foreign server players in the wilderness to redeem it.
However, almost all foreign players who enter Ash Plain possess the Resurrection Sacred Canon, and players who cannot resurrect would never go to such a place with an extremely low survival rate.
Therefore, the enemy players on Ash Plain will be quite Combat Power. Both sides are elites, so obtaining kill honors from them will not be easy.
A pink Submachine Gun isn't enough to excite me.
However, this Submachine Gun was only ranked second in the store. When I saw the first one, my expression changed immediately. The first one was actually a pink Power Shield called "Glory Barrier"!
Power Shield, as the name suggests, is a shield that can generate Destruction Field on its surface. Compared to ordinary shields, the "shield strike" effect of Power Shield is far more lethal!
Furthermore, the Destruction Field on the surface of the Power Shield can withstand attacks from Power Weapon!
In fact, the value of Power Shield is no less than that of Power Weapon!
Who would have thought that the Guide would be so ruthless? He actually exchanged a pink Power Shield from the system's treasure vault!
However, the conditions for exchanging this Power Shield are even more stringent, requiring a whopping 500 honor points!
This means you must get over 500 kills to get the shield, and you have to be ahead of other players; otherwise, it's all for nothing.
It's a big challenge, but it seems worth a try!
"Holy crap..."
In the Team Channel, Cai Cai asked, "Brothers, have you all checked the honor shop for this challenge mission?"
"I saw it."
Ruolin exclaimed, "Glory Barrier, second-generation Power Shield... My God, what kind of priceless treasures are these...!"
"Damn it, I'm so jealous!"
Huo Bingzhi Ri said, "Right now, whoever gets their hands on this pink Power Shield would be invincible! The armor and defense would be incredible, I can't even dream about it."
"Ding Han."
The fat man said, "You're the only one in our team with this opportunity to build Power Shield. Do you have any ideas?"
"Yes, yes, yes."
Aji said, "Only the boss has a chance to challenge the Power Shield. The rest of us can only think about the pink Submachine Gun, or at the very least, the cyan equipment below. We can collect the cyan equipment and get the full cyan achievement as soon as possible."
The Honor Shop has over 40 pieces of cyan equipment, which should satisfy the needs of many top-tier players.
I frowned. "It's been 19 hours since midnight yesterday, but I haven't been to Ash Plain before. My current honor points are 0. Would it be too late to go now? What are the honor points of other players in Huaining City? Does anyone have any information?"
"I know a little."
While everyone was completely bewildered, it was the meticulous Ruolin stepped forward:
"Two hours ago, Gun Like a Dragon had 112 honor points. He owns a Power Gun and is quite efficient at killing. He should be one of the most competitive players in Huaining City. Next is Worldly Uncontested, with 97 honor points, also a strong contender. Then comes Shen Jin and his ilk, with only 60 or 70 points. Needless to say, you can easily surpass them with a little effort."
"So when we fight together, we'll just keep giving kills to the boss?" Kou Mei asked.
"That won't work."
I shook my head. "We're not in a good position in the PvP situation on Ash Plain. Giving away kills could easily lead to trouble."
"Ding Han is right, using heads as a method is indeed not a good approach."
Ruolin said, "How about this? Ding Han, you go solo and be a lone wolf. The rest of us eight will team up, with Aji taking Ding Han's place. We'll use Three-Three System strategy to deal with the foreign players and try to get Ding Han to take down the Glory Barrier. The rest of you can each get a new piece of cyan equipment. What do you think?"
"Can!"
I immediately nodded. "Then let's go. Ruolin, you'll be the captain. I'm going to go solo. You guys focus on the fight and don't worry about me."
OKK!
After hanging up the call, I started eating like a dog, quickly finishing the rice in the lunchbox.
"Where are you going?" Lu Xiaobei asked.
"I have something to take care of, I need to go out for a bit." I gave her a look.
Lu Xiaobei returned a knowing look. "Good luck!"
So, after sending Lin Qingying a message to let her know, he rode his motorcycle out, speeding through the city so fast that it was just a blur.
"Drop!"
A message from a player, "You're here?", came from Gun Like a Dragon:
"They're here!"
Hahaha~~~
With a hearty laugh, Gun Like a Dragon laughed and said, "Now I truly understand the meaning of the saying 'A generous reward will surely bring forth brave men.' For you Ding Han, to mobilize, you must be richly rewarded!"
I was a little embarrassed. "There's no way I can refuse, the Power Shield has already spawned, how could I not come?"
"Ahem... To be honest, the Guide really went all out to win this battle on the Ash Plain. You know, to collect all these rewards from the Honor Shop, he practically used up all the world contribution points he had accumulated since the first day he entered <Star Abyss>. In his words, he was going all in this time, and he had to compete with those GMs from the Star Maple Federation and the Dark Tide Faction!"
As he spoke, Gun Like a Dragon said, "As far as I know, that shield alone consumed 77% of the Guide's world contribution points, that's ruthless! So, I also want to compete for that shield. We're brothers, but at times like this, we need to compete fairly. I have a slight advantage, so you'd better watch out!"
"How many honor points do you have now? Can you tell me?" I asked with a smile.
"Hehe, no way!"
"Damn it..."
Hahaha~~~
After the call ended, there was another "beep," this time Worldly Uncontested.
"Ding Han, are you going to the Ash Plain too?"
"It's on its way."
OK!
"I currently have 112 honor points, Gun Like a Dragon' ranking is first in Huaining City. Worldly Uncontested currently have 133 honor points. If you work harder, you can definitely surpass me. However, as a friend, I certainly won't hold back and will do my best to compete for this Power Shield, although the chances are slim."
"Yes, fair competition. In the end, the loser should congratulate the winner and accept the result wholeheartedly!"
"OK, that's what I think too. Let's both do our best!"
"Come on!"
Shortly after, they arrived at the Player Black Market, rushed to the Phase Teleportation Array, pulled out a wad of banknotes, and offered them. "Ash Plain, thank you for your Xie Xie!"
After quickly adjusting the Teleportation Array, the administrator said, "Ding Han, you paid too much. Here's your change."
"I'm in a hurry, don't bother looking, just take this and drink!"
I laughed and rushed straight into the Teleportation Array.
"Whoosh!"
Its body appeared in a pitch-black world, the northern map was blood red, which was the map of the Ash Plain.
"Ding Han, you're here too?"
Not far away, Xu Tian walked over and laughed, "I knew it! The S7-level Power Shield is too attractive. A top expert like you would definitely come. Even if it's not for anything else, it must be for the treasure!"
"That's right, I won't say any more, I'm off!"
OK!
Xu Tian said, "If you're going to play solo, you'd better cross the north-south axis of the Ash Plain. The further north you go, the more foreign players there are!"
"Learn!"
He took out his Off-road Motorcycle and quickly sped into the darkness of the north.
I turned on the headlights and sped off, reaching a speed of approximately 100 kilometers per hour.
Ash Plain is a scorched plain covered with ancient volcanoes, filled with cooled lava flows and volcanic rock pillars. Some of the lava flows still retain their deep red color and emit scorching heat.
Hehehe~~~
Not far away, several mutated creatures, affected by radiation contamination, crawled on the scorching ground. They were all fire-elemental creatures, unafraid of the high temperatures, and had made this place their home.
I have no interest in these wild exotic species; they are not my target for this trip.
And so I rode the motorcycle northwards, speeding for dozens of kilometers!
Soon after, a woman's voice suddenly came from the star map, a voice that was sweet and charming, with a captivating quality:
"Are there any National Server players nearby? Requesting backup! Requesting backup!"
The speaker turned out to be an acquaintance, player "Yaoyao Is Here", the leader of the Tea Tasting Pavilion, and one of my friends!
"Yaoyao?!"
I was slightly taken aback, and immediately sent her a party request. "I'm nearby, invite me!"
The next second, Yaoyao joined the team, and the orange dot she represented appeared due north, about 2 kilometers away. What a coincidence, the distance was so close!
"Ding Han, come quickly to save me!"
Yaoyao cried out in surprise, her health bar instantly dropping from 80% to 47%, while I could clearly see gunfire flashing in the darkness ahead!
Yaoyao is on the run, while the other side is in hot pursuit!
"You run south, I'll take care of the rest!"
When we were several hundred meters apart, I put away my Off-road Motorcycle and charged forward into the night, carrying my gray Power Sword. The moment I saw Yaoyao's figure, I quickly activated my Bio-Optical Invisibility skill!
"Whoosh~~~"
His body completely disappeared into the night, the Power Sword in his hand humming!
Meanwhile, Yaoyao was hit by several more precise Headshot, followed by two RPGs exploding around her, sending the leader of the Tea Tasting Pavilion Alliance flying. Her health bar was reduced to a dangerously low 11%!
"Ding Han, watch out!"
Yaoyao Is Here hurriedly used a Medical Box, scrambling and rolling towards the ditch ahead, clutching her Submachine Gun. She provided the information. "These people seem to be Japanese players. They're speaking in a gibberish I can't understand. There are about 15 of them. Be careful."
"Don't worry, just focus on recovering and don't hang up!"
The next moment, I activated my Burst Skill, Chasing Clouds and Pursuing Lightning, which instantly increased my movement speed by a large margin. I drew my sword and charged towards the enemy group. Under the glow of the RPG fire, I could see that they were indeed a group of Japanese Server players. Many of them were obviously otaku, and they all looked fierce and menacing, as if they wanted to riddle Yaoyao with bullets!
The initial surprise attack is crucial for inflicting heavy casualties!
My gaze darkened, and in the instant I passed by the three sword-wielding super-powered opponents, my sword flashed repeatedly, all of them using a combination of basic attacks and minor offensive skills, instantly cutting the three of them out of the Resurrection Sacred Canon.
"Boom!"
Under the Explosive Charge, three more people were stunned in a straight line. The damage was too high; the 150% damage from the Explosive Charge alone was enough to leave these three with very low health. So, a grenade was thrown and exploded between the three, instantly finishing them off!
At the same time, the Power Sword flashed with light, instantly unleashing three consecutive skill combinations that felled three opposing players to the ground!
Only then did the remaining players on the opposing team react as if they had seen a ghost. One of them shouted "Ding Han" in Japanese. I didn't stop at all and continued to move forward. The word "MISS" for Psionic System control skills kept appearing above my head. The fire turned into a blazing light and instantly killed four more people!
Seeing that they were outmatched, the remaining six men turned and ran!
"Trying to escape!?"
I smiled faintly, switched my main weapon to the Pink Explosive Gun, and started firing from the spot. A barrage of bullets cut through the air, instantly blowing up four heads. The remaining two hadn't gotten far before I pulled out my Conqueror and blew their heads off in four seconds!
Honor Points: 16!
That feels good.
In less than a minute, this hasty encounter earned me 16 honor points. At this rate, it seems like getting 500 honor points won't be so difficult.
It's a bit of a pity, though. The opposing players all had the Resurrection Sacred Canon, and everyone was very coordinated. Once they were killed, they would teleport away immediately without any recklessness. Therefore, apart from honor points, not a single thing was dropped.
"Ding Han."
Behind her, Yaoyao Is Here came out, covered in soot and dirt. She had been running for her life in a panic, and her once pretty, fair face was now black and grime.
"Yaoyao, even with your painted face, you still retain your charm!"
"At a time like this, who cares about appearances?"
Yaoyao said, both amused and exasperated, "But thanks to you, otherwise I would definitely have had to hand over this Resurrection Sacred Canon too."
"What's the situation here? You're not the only one, are you?"
"There were originally three of us, plus Lazy and Xiaorou, but unfortunately we ran into Japanese Server players head-on. Although we took down quite a few, Lazy and Xiaorou also died. I almost became the third one. Luckily, you arrived in time."
"Hurry up and head back. Forgive my bluntness, but your fighting skills aren't up to par for being a lone wolf."
"You...!"
Yaoyao laughed and said, "You speak so bluntly, you definitely don't have a girlfriend!"
"Sorry, I already have a girlfriend. Star Abyss the most beautiful!"
"Is that so...?"
She smiled, then pointed north and said seriously, "Joking aside, there's a map in that direction called Jiao Mu Lin. There are still quite a few Japanese Server players lying in ambush there, about twenty or thirty of them, and they're much Combat Power. They should have already received the news, so you need to be careful."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. You hurry back and don't hang up."
"Um!"
Yaoyao took out a motorcycle and disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye.
I concealed myself in the darkness, advancing northward along a gray ravine, intending to ascertain the enemy's location first.
Scorched Woods, a small map in the Ash Plain.
When I crouched down and peered out from the ravine, aiming with the pink Wind Whisperer's night vision goggles, I saw dozens of players crouching in an uneven area about 400 meters away. I turned off my night vision goggles and glanced over; they seemed to be using their infrared systems to aim at their surroundings as well, looking very cautious.
As expected, the group of Japanese Server players lying in ambush in the scorched forest already knew of my presence, but they couldn't pinpoint my location. They also seemed to know that I possessed the stealth ability, so they placed their bets on infrared aiming.
Unfortunately, what they don't know is that my Bio-Optical Invisibility has undergone a complete transformation, becoming completely optically invisible, even in infrared light!
He quickly submerged himself in the still-warm lava ravine, then drew his Power Sword and kept approaching. When he was about 100 meters away from his opponent, he activated his Bio-Optical Invisibility and charged forward with his Power Sword!
You can hear footsteps, but you definitely can't see the person!
Just a few seconds later, I saw a group of Japanese Server players crouching together. I could hear footsteps but couldn't see them, so they could only fire their guns hastily!
And in the very next second, I activated the Starry Sky Bracer' Burst Skill — Star Vine!
"Swish swish swish~~~"
Strands of Star Vine rose from the ground of the scorched forest, and the huge 40x40 yard control range directly imprisoned nearly 30 opposing players in place. The next second, a series of Battle Roar, Explosive Charge, and Power Sword Storm were unleashed!
"Boom!"
The moment the storm erupted, several players were caught off guard and instantly killed, while the rest were unable to move or escape, and could only be relentlessly bombarded by the Power Sword, their health bars dropping rapidly!
"Invincible!"
Someone on the other side shouted "Invincible!" Perhaps "Invincible" is also called "Invincible" in Japanese.
Indeed, Xiao Rizi is a descendant of Chinese people, sharing the same cultural lineage!
Inside the ambush point, a group of Japanese Server players who weren't entangled by the Star Vine activated their invincibility, and golden light burst forth rapidly.
Just as they were about to fight back, I activated my invincibility, which immediately enraged them, causing them to roar incessantly.
Under the Power Sword Storm, more than ten people were quickly wiped out. The rest were all players who had activated invincibility. I didn't intend to avoid it at all. I activated Annihilation Rock Armor and Stardust Wall, rushed into the crowd and started hacking wildly. Two swords to kill, clean and neat!
"Wow!"
A level 55 sword-wielding super weapon roared, unleashing Leaping Chop + Rising Dragon Slash. The moment it landed, the prelude to the Rising Dragon Slash appeared on the Monomolecular Sword!
The movements are fluid, but not fluid enough!
"Snap!"
The flames rose, directly suppressing the opponent and instantly cleaving their Monomolecular Sword in two. Just as the opponent launched Rising Dragon Slash with the broken sword, I anticipated it and unleashed a Whirlwind Slash behind him, the blade spinning to instantly kill him!
The others opened fire from all directions, bullets whizzing by, many of them resulting in Headshot.
But at this point, my armor was too high, over 4980 points. I could stand there and let them Headshot me without it hurting. Although my health bar was dropping rapidly, as long as I kept dealing melee critical hits and life stealing, I could keep my health bar above 50%.
As a result, one of the opposing team's leading Hammer Specialization super weapon players started yelling, and surprisingly, nine of the players who had been forced to use their Resurrection Sacred Canon chose to revive on the spot!
These scumbags want to "die in glory" with me!
Whatever, let them break their things, I won't!
With Overpowering Momentum, relying on his powerful armor, he hacked wildly through the crowd. His 787 points of Mental Power completely ignored the control of the opposing Psionicist, while the Super Weapon Master's Rising Dragon Slash, Explosive Charge, and other attacks were subconsciously missed by him using movement and Step Slash.
At this moment, even if I have a significant equipment advantage, I will try to minimize the damage I take through skillful maneuvering. After all, no one can keep their equipment ahead forever!
Two minutes later.
I stood amidst the chaos of battle, carrying the torch. The fight was finally over, and I had brutally killed the nine resurrected players once again, each of them consuming two Resurrection Sacred Canon.
Clearly, this group was much more elite than the previous one, because at the moment the battle ended, my health bar was down to only 22%, and I almost lost a resurrection scroll to them.
"Call..."
When I checked my honor points again, they were already at 47 points. I had achieved a brilliant record of 31 kills in the second battle!
Turn around and leave the battlefield, quickly using First Aid Kit to restore full health.
Five minutes later, just as I continued forward, a sudden whooshing sound arose, and a gray afterimage flew by!
Someone attacked!
In the blink of an eye, Step Slash with incredible speed!
"Boom!"
The Step Slash's displacement effect caused it to deviate from its original trajectory, missing the Explosive Charge attack. But in the next second, a blood-red light emanated from the ring under the opponent's wrist guard and struck!
[Battle Notification: You have been hit by player [Meiyuan Daigo]'s Burst Skill [Blood Assault], losing 5378 HP and being stunned for 1.5 seconds!]
This is bad!
In a fleeting glance, I saw that the other player was a young Japanese player with the ID "Meiyuan Daigo," level 57, wielding a sword-type super weapon, and his fluid and skillful maneuvers indicated that he was a master!
"Die!"
The opponent suddenly closed in and unleashed a combo of basic attack + Rising Dragon Slash + basic attack + Ash Sweep + basic attack + Cold Star Piercing Bone!
He actually possessed Cold Star Piercing Bone!
The next second, my body was frozen in place, and the damage numbers above my head started jumping around!
Oh no, I was too careless after all!
Two seconds later, Meiyuan Daigo unleashed a barrage of attacks, while I still had 19% health remaining, far from being killed.
With 4980+ armor, he's still too tanky for a melee player wielding Monomolecular Sword.
In an instant, Meiyuan Daigo's eyes were filled with despair and shock; he knew that what was about to happen might not be easy.