The barrier immediately switched to attack mode when it was struck. A beam of white light shot down from the sky at incredible speed. The player who had crashed into the barrier hadn't even hit the ground yet—he was still in midair when he was blown apart into a huge cloud of blood. Not even his accessories were left behind!
That sight confirmed for Xu Huo and the others that Bear Hug Zone's barrier was far more restrictive than Fang Snake District's. The only way through was via a city like Little Bear City.
There were no special checkpoints at Little Bear City's gates, just a transparent curtain of light in the middle. Walking through it meant successfully forfeiting points.
Xu Huo and the other five each lost 100 points. But as soon as they entered Little Bear City, a light screen appeared in front of Zhang Mi, Marg, and Ding Xiang:
"Player Tomorrow I Don't Eat Breakfast challenges Player Zhang Mi."
"Player Hans challenges Player Marg."
"Player Moon Gazer challenges Player Ding Xiang."
Zhang Mi and Marg's expressions shifted. They hadn't encountered this the last time they entered Little Bear City.
"You weren't challenged last time you came in?" Ding Xiang asked.
"No." In fact, no one had challenged them at all. They had only wandered around briefly before leaving again. They needed to buy enough supplies to move on to the next district, and that required more points.
Anyone who could enter Little Bear City had no shortage of points, and the challenges were to the death. They were far more dangerous than fighting in Bear Hug Zone.
Not long after the light screens appeared, three more players emerged, each with a screen of their own.
They had certainly picked their opponents well. Zhang Mi and the others