Taking the Bullet
The deathly silence of the desolate battlefield was shattered by a bizarre and unexpected event.
The Green Demon corpses lay scattered on the ground, showing no signs of weathering or decay, and no remaining remains. Each body began to distort and become ethereal, with dim light filtering through the gaps between them, and the once-cold corpses rapidly dissipated.
In just a few seconds, treasure chests materialized out of thin air across the entire battlefield, scattered across the open ground.
The scene was abrupt and bizarre.
The Goblin Priest, who had been standing silently, suddenly unleashed his aura the moment the treasure chest appeared.
A vast spiritual force instantly spread out, sweeping across every inch of the battlefield and every fluctuation of the air. Its investigation was extremely meticulous, not missing any subtle anomalies, and its originally calm expression turned completely serious.
The exhausted Silver Goblin Warrior leaning on his spear, panting heavily, tensed up instantly. The weariness in his eyes was replaced by intense vigilance as he stared intently at the treasure chests that had suddenly appeared on the ground.
The Priest withdrew his probing spiritual power, spoke rapidly, and addressed the warrior beside him with an unquestionable solemnity.
"These Green Demon created treasure chests after they died."
"Following the inherent rules of this world, loot chests are only created when invading invaders die in battle."
"Such an anomaly would never occur in a bloody battle."
Its gaze swept across the barren reeds and hollows around it, its mental energy continuously vibrating at a high frequency, locking onto all the hidden corners.
"The fact that one can profit by killing outsiders indicates that there are third-party beneficiaries hidden in this battlefield."
"The person is nearby; maintain full vigilance."
The moment the words left his lips, the Priest stopped and, using his mental detection to pinpoint several faint anomalies, immediately activated his magical energy.
Beams of scorching energy shot through the air, precisely striking depressions, shadowy bushes, and ridges in the soil—anywhere suitable for concealment.
Flames exploded one after another, mud flew everywhere, and dry grass burned to ashes. The entire hidden area was repeatedly swept and probed.
Lu Heng, who was lying on the ground in the depression, heard every word of their conversation.
My heart instantly felt clear.
He had remained perfectly hidden, concealed by Mycelium and corpse, undetected by anyone. But the strange phenomenon of the treasure chest appearing in the world completely shattered the balance.
The Goblin, well-versed in the rules of the world, deduced from this strange phenomenon that a true manipulator was lurking in the shadows.
Hiding is no longer a viable option.
Continuing to lie low will only force them out through repeated probing and attacks, leaving them vulnerable to being surrounded.
Lu Heng no longer restrained his movements.
With a calm and focused mind, he secretly manipulated the massive amount of Mycelium buried deep underground.
The previously dormant and restrained fungal community instantly unleashed itself, spreading wildly along the soil of the entire battlefield. The fine Mycelium wove into an impenetrable net, sealing off all escape routes in the entire area and eliminating any possibility of the two Goblin escaping.
In the instant their movements were synchronized, Lu Heng pushed himself up from the ground.
His hand instinctively gripped the Goblin Battleaxe at his side, the cold blade gleaming with a rustic, icy light in the setting sun.
He quickly scanned the two enemies opposite him.
One is a tribal Priest skilled in mental probing and Fireball, and the other is Silver Tier spearman with a strong physique and top-tier combat power.
He was absolutely confident in a one-on-one situation.
Even in a two-on-one situation, he might not necessarily lose.
The Greedy Wolf Power instantly flowed into his entire body.
A warm and violent power surged through his limbs and bones, instantly dispelling the long-dormant stiffness and coldness. His physical explosiveness, movement speed, and physical resistance were all maximized, and his aura was completely unleashed.
There was no probing, no shouting.
Lu Heng pushed off the ground with his feet, his body suddenly bursting out of the depression and rushing straight towards the two Goblin in the center of the battlefield.
The moment he entered close combat, he unleashed his complete set of fighting techniques.
His Goblin Battleaxe swept and slashed with powerful and heavy force, each strike aimed at the enemy's vitals and defensive weaknesses, making it his core close-combat killing method.
At the same time, he condensed his own spiritual power, and invisible and intangible Mind Spike burst forth one after another.
It precisely pierced through the air, striking directly into the Sea of Consciousness of the two Goblin.
This purely mental attack is silent and cannot be physically dodged or blocked. It is specifically designed to disrupt the opponent's spellcasting rhythm, mental probing, and action judgment, used to suppress the Priest's spell release and hinder the warrior's offensive and defensive coordination.
One forceful, one yielding; one physical, one spiritual—two offensive strategies are launched simultaneously.
But after actually facing off against them, Lu Heng truly felt the pressure from this combination.
The two Goblin ' teamwork far exceeded his expectations.
The Priest positioned himself at the back, maintaining a safe distance throughout, and kept his mental energy constantly locked onto Lu Heng's location. The moment Lu Heng closed in to suppress the warrior, the priest would immediately unleash a ranged Fireball, forcing him back from his advance and interrupting his melee combos.
The Silver spear-wielding warriors stood at the forefront, possessing formidable physiques and seasoned combat experience. Their spears were both offensive and defensive, their parries, thrusts, and positioning fluid and graceful, firmly holding the front line and denying Lu Heng any opportunity to flank or break through.
One from afar, one from near; one using law, one engaging in warfare.
The offensive and defensive transitions were flawless, with the coordination of restraint, distraction, output, and defense being watertight.
Lu Heng launched several powerful attacks with his battle axe, but all of them were neutralized by the combined efforts of the two.
The Mind Spike can only disrupt the opponent's rhythm temporarily; they cannot completely paralyze the coordinated attack of the two Goblin.
The two-against-one situation suddenly brought the pressure to its peak.
A direct confrontation is unlikely to break the deadlock quickly; continuing the stalemate will only deplete one's physical and mental strength, leading to a passive tug-of-war.
In the midst of several entanglements and pulls, Lu Heng made a split-second decision and changed his tactics on the spot.
He abruptly withdrew his axe and retreated, his body suddenly sliding to the side to avoid the spear's thrust and the fireball that came from the air, instantly abandoning the direct close-combat suppression.
With a swift switch of weapons, the cool gun barrel landed in his palm, and the Kiss of Nightmare quietly took shape.
Unable to break through the two-man defense in a head-on fight, he directly targeted the core of the battle.
Once the Priest responsible for spell damage and mental detection in the back row are eliminated, the remaining Silver warrior, who is exhausted, is not a threat.
Taking advantage of a slight opening during a switch of offense and defense, Lu Heng lowered his body and suddenly accelerated.
Get extremely close to the center of the battlefield, closing the distance to the Priest and entering the optimal kill range of the firearm.
The gun barrel was locked firmly on the Priest's body, without the slightest deviation.
The attack was a close-range sneak attack, precise in targeting and extremely fast. The Priest was focused entirely on ranged casting and mental blockade, leaving him no time to dodge or defend.
The fatal blow has been delivered.
But just as the gunshots were about to ring out, the Silver Goblin Warrior, who had been blocking and restraining the enemy head-on, unleashed an extreme battlefield reaction.
It clearly captured Lu Heng's change of moves and his intention to launch a sneak attack.
Ignoring his own unbalanced stance and the wide-open space in front of him, he forcibly twisted his body and moved sideways at full speed.
With a flash, he forcefully blocked the Goblin Priest's path.
He used his own body to take the brunt of a deadly close-range sneak attack for the Priest in the back row.
In the blink of an eye, the tide of battle turned completely.
What was supposed to be a sure-fire, precise kill was abruptly thwarted by the opponent's selfless act.
Lu Heng's gaze remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic.
The gunshot was imminent; there was no turning back.
The fierce battle between two opponents has now entered its most intense and brutal phase.