The Battle in the Suburbs and Gao Linzhi's Attention

On the forum, the overwhelming wave of condemnation finally made Wang Mengyan and the scions of wealthy families in her Fixed Team realize the grave mistake they had made.

Their mistakes will be repaid by all the players and commoners of the Dragon Kingdom.

Despite their usual arrogance and haughtiness.

He was filled with regret at this moment.

After all, this would also involve their family business.

There's a saying that goes, "It's not that we're afraid of the second generation lying down, it's that we're afraid of them rising up."

That's them.

Several of them almost wanted to tear apart their former arrogant and ignorant selves with their own hands.

"What should we do...? Our actions will be exposed sooner or later!"

"I... I'm really scared."

"Yes, if people find out we did it, we'll be dead!"

It turns out they didn't know they were wrong, they just knew they were going to die.

Things are different now than before.

In the past, the most I would do was go out to avoid trouble.

Now, with lockdowns and strict restrictions on outsiders around the world, where can they go?

Several young men gathered together, already distracted by the reprimands from their respective clan elders.

"The family has decided that everyone will go on the expedition, and I must go with them."

"They say that now the only way for us to make amends is through war, to fight those Aberrants to the death, but I don't want to die!"

"That's true. My family also demanded that I go to the battlefield with my clan."

"They also said that this is a crime we can no longer escape, and we should atone for it with our actions. How despicable! Why should we? I don't want to die!"

"That's right! Why should we risk our lives to pay for it?"

"Those lowly people have nothing, of course they're not afraid of those monsters and can fight them to the death. We, on the other hand, were born in Rome, how can we die like them?"

These men were filled with resentment and successively agreed to escape.

However, they were soon brought under the close watch of their family and forced to swear a blood oath to follow the family in fighting against the Aberrants, in order to atone for their sins with their lives and leave a way out for the family.

No matter how much you are usually pampered, once it comes to a life-or-death situation, you will be dragged out for a marriage alliance and sent to your death.

This is the style of a proper aristocratic family.

If they couldn't distinguish between the two kings, this family wouldn't have survived to this day; they would have been eliminated long ago.

At the same time, neighboring Capital also dispatched elite players to guard the city's outskirts and prevent Aberrants from sneaking in from Capital.

At this moment, the entire Dragon Han sounded the highest alert.

In Capital, aside from the players who had to stay behind in the God's Domain, almost all the Legion players set off, rushing towards the temporary camp!

Many people naturally harbor complaints.

"How despicable! The trouble caused by some noble children is now being borne by us commoners!"

"Exactly! Isn't this just like World War I? A few nobles wanted land and territory, so they sent countless commoners to fight on the battlefield. It's shameless!"

"Damn it, we should kill them all!"

For a time, people were uneasy.

Many players refused to participate in the expedition.

In order to maintain morale, the higher-ups had to single out some criminals, treat them as the main culprits, and execute them on the spot to boost morale. Coupled with the encouragement of "family and the overall situation," this finally motivated many people to take action.

"All personnel on high alert! An unusual disturbance has been detected ahead! Take precautions to avoid attack!"

"These Aberrants also possess skills; be wary of attacks! Healing units, prepare!"

The reinforcements came not only from the military, but also from the major guilds and all the powerful families that had bases in Capital.

At this moment, no one dared to keep anything to themselves.

Everyone understands the principle of "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold," and all sides have sent their most elite troops to the front lines.

A dark mass of Aberrants emerged from the distance; tens of thousands could be seen in the distance alone.

Judging from its distorted appearance, it is most likely a Dragon Kingdom player in a recently infected camp.

Upon seeing the human army, instead of retreating, they charged forward like mad dogs that had smelled blood.

At this very moment.

Gao Linzhi was also watching the match.

He never expected that the Skyfall Game System would go to such lengths.

Within the Corporate World, it's merely a bizarre reverse invasion from the Skyfall World, and its scale is still small.

But on Earth, it's incredibly dangerous.

He figured it was probably because Earth had always been a technologically advanced world, making it less immune to these anomalies, which was why it had become so large.

In the Corporate World, large companies have considerable resources and can respond relatively quickly, preventing the pollution from spreading rapidly.

It seems like we need to use more cheats now.

With this in mind, Gao Linzhi sent out some cheat codes to some of the candidates he favored.

Of course, these cheats all have various limitations, such as their scope of use and maximum power.

There will never be another supermodel like Zhang Mingzhen.

"Shield Guard, form a line at the front!"

"Those with weak defenses should not advance rashly! The attacks of the Aberrants are contagious; those with insufficient magic resistance should retreat and engage in ranged attacks!"

The military leader temporarily assumed command and loudly directed operations on the battlefield.

"Oh no! I've been infected!"

"Healer, save me! Dispel the abnormal status!" Players kept exclaiming in alarm during the battle.

The attacks of the Aberrants spellcaster did indeed have a corrosive effect; one could easily become infected if one was not careful.

The tragic situation at the camp was likely due to the lack of timely medical treatment, which led to the spread of infection.

"I'm kidding, the Priest is the most important one!"

"Yeah, damn it, it's all your fault. Not playing Priest means you can deal low damage multiple times, but if you get hit and the healer isn't good, you become the enemy!"

"Don't talk nonsense!"

"The treatment facilities are overwhelmed!"

"Everyone, stay calm and don't rely entirely on the rear! Shield Guards and Berserkers can also use the Cleansing Mind Technique to purify themselves of the infection!"

"Please leave more opportunities for treatment to our colleagues in other professions!"

The Shield Guard class, with its multiple skills to remove negative status effects, plays a solid defensive role in the team.

Berserker also possesses the "Cleanse Mind" ability, which can not only temporarily remove abnormal statuses but also allow the user to enter Super Armor stance.

These two types of professions demonstrate a higher level of survival ability compared to other professions.

As a support role, the Priest is naturally more at ease, not only able to heal themselves but also possessing various "cleansing" skills to ensure the safety of the team to the greatest extent.

In contrast, classes with weak defenses, such as mages, archers, and assassins, need more support from Priests.

Their own cleansing skills are not only rare, but also have a long cooldown time. If they are infected repeatedly, they will have to seek the help of Priest.

Previously in the game, these high-damage classes were highly sought-after in groups, but now they've become useless in real-world group play.

Some teams practically need one DPS and four Priest.

After all, when lives and safety are at stake, no one dares to go all out in an attack; they always leave themselves some room for maneuver to protect themselves.

Things are different now than they were in the past.

Everyone has been well-educated by short videos on mobile phones; they all know they can't work themselves to the bone for someone on a certain platform, and they have to take care of their own families.

But the Aberrants had no such concerns.

They attacked with all their might, neither avoiding harm nor focusing on defense, even displaying a ferocity that disregarded life and death.

In this comparison, despite having a numerical advantage, the players gradually began to show signs of being overwhelmed.

The battle was broadcast live to the God's Domain forum, and the onlookers became anxious as the battle lines began to falter.

"Charge! Don't back down! Those few Aberrants are no match for the players in a one-on-one fight, how could they be unable to break through for so long!"

"Whoever said that has clearly never participated in actual combat."

"In reality, combat strength will be reduced, and the pain is extremely intense. A moment's carelessness in battle can lead to infection and death, which is a great test of the player's will."

"If you're so capable, why don't you do it yourself!"

Indeed, real combat is far more complex than imagined.

"You need to target the enemy's weaknesses, use evasion skills to avoid infection, and retain the 'Cleanse' skill to remove the infection as soon as you get infected."

Players lacking courage simply wouldn't dare to confront the Aberrants head-on.

"Who says we don't dare? Look at those young people up ahead, aren't they always at the forefront?"

"There were girls among them! They even dared to fight girls up close. I really don't understand what you're afraid of!"

"I have inside information. I heard that this crisis was caused by players secretly sending Stone Kingdom into Dragon City!"

"It's still those scions of powerful families in the capital! Can you guess why those young people are working so hard? Think about it carefully and you'll understand! They're all being forced by their families!"

"My God, thinking about it now sends chills down my spine."

"Could this be the trouble they caused?! It's infuriating! Do they think our lives are too peaceful?!"

"Complaining now is useless; we've seen enough of this kind of thing already."

"Since it has already happened, we should quickly find a way to deal with it!"

Although these Aberrants have lost their minds, the basic mechanisms for unleashing their skills still remain.

First, be wary of the mage's area-of-effect attacks; most infections occur because mage skills are difficult to defend against.

Most physical damage skills target a single target, making them relatively easy to defend against.

"The advantage of the Aberrants lies in their inability to suffer casualties, while our advantage lies in our ability to continuously grow and upgrade!"

"This isn't a dead end; we still have a chance!"

"Finally, a clear-headed analysis. The person upstairs is right! These Aberrants can use skills and are infectious, but they can no longer increase their strength."

"We can completely annihilate them due to the difference in combat strength!"

These Aberrants, acting as a vanguard, attacked haphazardly, driven solely by instinct and desire; after all, they had only recently been infected and did not yet pose a sufficient threat.

When the main force stormed into the capital camp, they found a group of fully evolved, mature Aberrants beings.

Their faces were unrecognizable, their bodies were swollen and red, with veins protruding beneath their skin, and some even had thin, cicada-wing-like wings and sharp claws, as they pounced on the group like a horde of demons.

If the previous Aberrants were comparable to level 20 Warcraft, then these mature beings are now comparable to level 30 players.

Even more alarming is that once a player is infected and becomes Aberrants, the time required to evolve to a mature form is less than an hour!

"Hold your positions! We cannot retreat! The safety of the capital rests on our Protection! Think of your families behind you!"

"No backing up!"

"If we keep retreating, where can we retreat to? To our doorstep? To our loved ones?"

"Remember, at this moment we are the shield for countless families in the capital! If we lose this place, how will we ever face returning home!"

"I'm going all in! Priest, stick close to me! I'm going in!"

One by one, the melee players wielding shields charged into the horde of Aberrants, and in an instant, limbs and broken bones flew everywhere among the enemy, creating a horrific scene.

Players from other cities and those remaining in the capital were all deeply moved and excited, cheering them on.

These players mostly live in the capital, which forces them to fight desperately.

Of course, there were those who deserted in the face of battle, but they were dealt with directly.

This is a battlefield, not child's play.

"The members of the War Alliance are truly outstanding! I am genuinely proud of you! Charge, brothers, we must not let the War Alliance's reputation be tarnished!"

"I wish I were in Capital right now, I would definitely teach those arrogant Aberrants a lesson myself. How dare they provoke us, the people of Dragon Han, they are simply courting death!" someone said, showing off remotely.

"That sounds nice, but if you actually did it on the spot, you wouldn't dare."

"A Jing! I see my teammates from our Fixed Team in the crowd!"

"Good lad! He usually seems timid, but he's so brave in this crucial moment. I'm truly impressed!" someone exclaimed in shock.

"As long as you return safely, I will never fight you for those gauntlets. You must come back!"

"What heroic act? He clearly had a gun pointed at him from behind. Do you really think he's stupid..." someone said sarcastically.

Of course, these demoralizing remarks disappeared as soon as they were posted.

As the battle intensified, the initial hesitation and retreat were gradually replaced by a burning fighting spirit.

Instead of playing defensively and conserving their strength, the players began to confront the Aberrants head-on, risking their lives.

Those players who knew they were infected and there was no way to recover, in particular, launched a fierce attack that was almost Mutual Destruction.

Of course, some people chose to give up on themselves, but they were immediately dealt with...

Under such relentless assault, the advance of the Aberrants was indeed forcibly halted.

As the Aberrants fell one after another, the player army had already taken control of the battle.

However, the losses were also extremely severe.

This victory would never have happened if the Legion Guild hadn't been the main force behind it.

Even in the most critical moment, there was an organized and disciplined team that was able to persevere to the end, a fact that no one can deny.

The next task is to conduct a thorough investigation of the area surrounding Capital.

The danger in the capital has been temporarily alleviated.

However, as long as the final threat has not been eradicated, the nerves of all Dragon Han remain on edge.

Zhang Mingzhen attention to the situation in Capital, knowing full well that this battle, with its highly infectious nature, was far from over.

Even with the most rigorous screening, it is still difficult to detect abnormalities in Aberrants who are still in the incubation period.

Other high-ranking officials in the Dragon Kingdom naturally understood this principle as well.

Therefore, the player teams that went to fight were not immediately recalled.

The stated reason was to continue the search for the Aberrants hiding in Capital, but in reality, it was to wait for the authorities to find an effective way to deal with the problem of these Aberrants' ability to conceal themselves.

The Legion Guilds stationed in Capital are under immense pressure.

The forces remaining outside Capital include not only Legion Guilds, but also major guilds and clan forces.

The situation is currently under control, only because the waiting time is still short.