Earth's Core Crisis

Fang Yue looked back at Niu Niu beside him.

It wasn't him who had spoken just now, but Niu Niu.

Fang Yue was a little surprised that Niu Niu actually knew about the concentrated attack order.

But after a moment's thought, he understood. Niu Niu was, after all, a reserve member of the Patrol Team. Although not official, he would still be taught the necessary knowledge.

Niu Niu also looked at Fang Yue at this moment, his face full of terror.

"Don't panic!"

Fang Yue comforted him and frowned, deep in thought.

The fiery signal that had just risen into the night sky and exploded like fireworks was called a concentrated attack order.

The so-called concentrated attack order was a rescue signal that only the three captains of Ancient Moon Village were qualified to send. Every time it appeared, it represented a huge crisis concerning the survival of Ancient Moon Village!

Captain Chen naturally had the qualification to issue a concentrated attack order for help, but he died silently in the Chen Manor without even being able to send the rescue signal.

This was why Fang Yue was so wary of the Anomaly in the Chen Manor, not even daring to think too deeply about it.

And this concentrated attack order was issued from the direction of the village center!

If Fang Yue remembered correctly, that location was... the location of the Earth Core!

"The Earth Core is in danger! The Anomaly's target is the Earth Core of Ancient Moon Village!"

Fang Yue's expression turned grim.

The Earth Core contained a large amount of Lifespan, which was burned to provide the Soul Fire that protected the entire village!

If the Earth Core was destroyed and the Soul Fire extinguished, everyone in Ancient Moon Village would be exposed to the Cold Night!

At that time, the Night Chill Erosion would enter their bodies, killing everyone in Ancient Moon Village overnight!

In other words, the village would be wiped out in one night!

Hiss--

After realizing this, Fang Yue felt a chill at the Anomaly's methods.

There was no way out. What could be done?

The Earth Core was guarded by Captain Lin Ling.

This concentrated attack order was clearly issued by Captain Lin Ling.

If even Lin Ling needed to issue a concentrated attack order for help, then the Anomaly he was dealing with must be extraordinary.

"Should I go help? Or... escape Ancient Moon Village?"

Fang Yue pondered for a moment and made a decision.

In the wilderness, Anomalies lurked everywhere, and danger was constant. How perilous it was.

With Fang Yue's current strength, his safety could only be guaranteed within Ancient Moon Village.

"Brother Ye, let's retreat! This wave is indeed an Anomaly attack on the village. This beast is holding an event to kill all the Players in Ancient Moon Village!"

Niu Niu started spouting his monster siege theory again. Fang Yue's lips twitched, and he didn't respond. Instead, he held up his torch and pulled Niu Niu towards the direction of the concentrated attack order.

"Brother Ye! Brother Ye, what are you doing, Brother Ye! We're not close! If you want to die, go die by yourself!"

The concentrated attack order had terrified Niu Niu. He had just narrowly escaped death and didn't want to throw his life away.

Fang Yue let go of his hand and said earnestly, "Niu Niu, look at the [Curse] on your body. Do you think you can survive if you leave the village? And look at the crisis the village is facing now. If you seize this opportunity to make some contributions, the higher-ups will definitely find a way to cure your [Curse], right?"

These words hit the nail on the head, leaving Niu Niu speechless.

He was afflicted with a [Curse], and unlike Fang Yue, he didn't have that kind of physique. He could only wait for the big shots of Ancient Moon Village to save him.

But without merits or money, as an ordinary reserve member of the Patrol Team, why would anyone go to the trouble of saving him? Just because he was handsome?

"At worst, I'll just restart my character..."

Even Niu Niu didn't believe this himself.

The Lucky Gift Pack and the Innate Divine Strength Talent were things he truly couldn't bear to give up. Otherwise, he wouldn't have struggled so hard to survive several times.

Fang Yue shook his head. "Alright then, you go. I'll go support the concentrated attack order by myself. But think carefully. If you go protect the Earth Core now and make a great contribution, you'll have the chance to obtain Lifespan, equipment, and even Martial Path techniques in the future. You won't find such an opportunity again."

After speaking, Fang Yue no longer forced Niu Niu and ran ahead with his torch.

He had explained the opportunities, benefits, and risks clearly. He had done his utmost for his "boss."

If it were an ordinary Player who didn't pay him, Fang Yue would have abandoned them and run long ago.

Analyzing problems and drawing conclusions also had a cost; it was valuable information.

"Brother Ye? Brother Ye, are you really leaving? Brother Ye, wait for me! Brother Ye!!"

Seeing Fang Yue run off without looking back, Niu Niu finally panicked and quickly chased after him.

But after chasing for a short distance, he saw Fang Yue suddenly stop.

"Brother Ye? What's wrong..."

Niu Niu's confused voice gradually lowered.

Because he also saw that around them, clusters of flame-like lights had appeared.

Each cluster of light represented a patrol team of six.

These lights, both in front and behind, at varying distances, were approaching them!

"So many people?! We're surrounded!"

Niu Niu panicked and quickly hid behind Fang Yue.

"Why are you hiding behind me?"

"Brother Ye's back gives me a sense of security!"

"...I suggest you see a psychologist after you log out of the game."

As the two spoke, the lights gradually drew closer.

"Brother Ye, there are too many people! What do we do?"

They had just killed Xin Jue, and now they were being treated as anomalies.

"We'll fight our way out! We'll find Captain Lin to back us up. Although Captain Lin is jealous, he's fair. No matter how annoyed he is with me, he'll handle things by the book and protect us!"

If Fang Yue hadn't interacted with Lin Ling before and known his personality, he wouldn't have dared to seek help from a captain when being treated as an anomaly.

"Fight our way out? Won't I be dead for sure then?!"

"Good luck!"

With so many people, Fang Yue didn't have much confidence.

As the two stood ready, the first patrol team to approach them was getting close.

"Here they come!"

Fang Yue grunted, his muscles tensing, ready to exert force at any moment.

To his surprise, the patrol team had over a dozen people!

They ran past the two with torches, not stopping at all.

As Fang Yue and Niu Niu stared blankly, they saw the passing patrol team suddenly stop. A bald man holding a torch said, "What are you two standing around for? Keep up! Let's go support the focus fire order!"

"Ah... Oh, okay!"

Fang Yue reacted and responded. He exchanged a glance with Niu Niu and blended into the patrol team.

It seemed the five people who had escaped from Xin Jue's team hadn't spread the word about what they had done yet.

But that made sense. It had only been a short while since the incident, and a focus fire order had been issued in the night sky, so who would have the time for anything else?

The rescue priority of a focus fire order was the highest of all commands, concerning the survival of the village!

In the face of such a grave crisis, everything else could be postponed!

Fang Yue and Niu Niu mingled with the team, moving with the main force.

Then they saw more and more teams joining this main force.

All the small lights that had appeared earlier were converging towards this team.

Fang Yue then learned from others that the bald man who had invited them to join the team earlier was actually the Vice-Captain, named Old Sheep.

Using some unknown method, everyone else was converging towards Old Sheep's team, quickly forming a large force of over a hundred people.

Flames everywhere, figures overlapping, the momentum shaking the heavens!

"Focus fire order! Save the village!"

"Focus fire order! Save the village!"

"Focus fire order! Save the village!"