"Holy crap, what kind of move is that now?!"
"What a cool boss! When will the developers implement boss skills?"
Clearly, although Li Xingkong had killed these guys, their projections quickly coalesced again.
This thing is really hard to fight. If it were any other person or civilization, with this kind of attrition warfare, it would be very difficult for them not to wear you down.
The flying swords of the Ten Thousand Swords Art continued to crisscross the field, and Li Xingkong's attacks never stopped. He crushed the entire industrial zone inch by inch, leaving nothing behind.
After being instantly killed by the flying swords several times, the projections had clearly come up with a new strategy. Many of them appeared with a bunch of strange shields on their bodies.
"The spatial shield is ineffective; flying sword attacks have a penetrating effect."
One player was defeated and immediately explained his situation in the public chat.
"The energy shield won't work; the flying swords are too powerful, we can't withstand it."
"Material shields won't work either; the shields can withstand it, but people can't."
"Damn, this is too unfair! Doesn't this boss's skill have any cost?"
"The Shadow Shield is working; I hid in the Shadow Dimension, and it couldn't catch me."
"Then why did you come out?"
"It didn't chase me, but it was squatting at the door. I just poked my head out and it got slashed."
"Wow, this attack is so intelligent."
"Everyone, switch to Shadow Armor and equip Shadow Guns."
Soon, someone among the players gave the order, and everyone changed their equipment and continued fighting.
Li Xingkong also somewhat surprised.
These projections are controlled by real people, after all. They wouldn't be foolish enough to keep throwing their lives away. Each time they appear, they bring new weapons and armor, and they try various attack methods in order to find Li Xingkong's weak points.
That's why we say players are strong in combat; they never fight to the death, but instead try to find ways to conquer challenges time and time again.
Just like now, although Li Xingkong's Ten Thousand Swords Art is still lingering, these guys seem to have mastered a way to disappear into the shadows, avoiding the attack of the Ten Thousand Swords Art, and their attack also uses this method.
This touches on a blind spot in Li Xingkong's knowledge. Although he does have some understanding of spatial techniques, he has never actually witnessed such a shadow-like attack.
These guys were armed with the same weapons, which also emitted streaks of light that attacked Li Xingkong's shadow.
Li Xingkong could clearly sense that each time the shadow hit him, the corresponding part of his body would feel a slight sensation.
Yes, it's about the feel.
Putting aside spatial defenses, Li Xingkong's physical abilities far exceed what ordinary people imagine. This weapon might indeed kill a servant with a single blow, but against Li Xingkong, it's just a tickle.
However, being bothered by these mosquitoes for so long was starting to bother Li Xingkong.
These guys are acting recklessly here because they think they won't die; they're incredibly arrogant.
Li Xingkong had previously let them live and die because he was still dealing with the surrounding buildings. Now that he had basically leveled the entire industrial area, Li Xingkong finally turned his attention to these "players".
He still has ways to deal with these guys.
Having witnessed the methods of the Sihali Kingdom before, how could Li Xingkong not have considered ways to deal with them?
However, Li Xingkong discovered that among the Five Elements Divine Light, there was one Divine Light that could solve them.
The Yin-Yang Mountain-Severing Divine Light.
This Divine Light Divine Light's main function is to Severance connections. Although most of the description focuses on its disruptive properties—it can cut off connections, block surveillance, and even disrupt the tracking of spells like the Heavenly Secrets Technique—it is still effective.
However, there is still a small note in its description.
It can be used to Severance the connection between the body and the soul.
This is perfect for these players.
Having been entangled with them for so long, Li Xingkong had gained some understanding of these projections.
Although they appear to be immortal and capable of endless rebirth, these projections are conscious; they are here carrying the consciousness of a person, while the original person may be lying in their home incubation pod.
If we use this Divine Light to deal with them...
Having considered this, Li Xingkong stopped thinking about what might happen.
What are you thinking? We're already here. Just send it out and we'll know what's going on.
With a flick of his finger, the Ten Thousand Swords Art, which had been flying wildly in the sky, dissipated, and a large amount of matter, bound by gravity, fell downwards.
In Li Xingkong's hand, a yellowish-brown light appeared.
The beam of light shot straight into the group of players, who, perhaps because they considered themselves players, didn't even think about dodging.
"The boss has a new mechanic; I'm going to test it out."
On the contrary, many players who wanted to try and take the hit were still crowding around.
A beam of yellow light shone down, and all the projections it touched vanished. But this time, something was different.
The dissipated projections disappeared, but in Li Xingkong's eyes, the souls of those players remained here, glaring at each other in a lively scene.
Li Xingkong beckoned, and all the souls entered his miniature model of the Underworld.
"Hey, what's going on? Where's the person who said they were testing moves?"
"Indeed, if you're resurrected, at least let us know. We're waiting to fight."
"Oh no! My buddy has passed out!"
"So what if you faint? Just find a doctor to treat you."
"I... I... I'm a doctor. Bring your friend over, I'll cure him."
"Dude, he's unconscious in real life, not in the game."
"Oh my god, why didn't you say so sooner?"
As more players voiced their opinions, the player group that was working on defeating the big boss Li Xingkong obviously also discovered the problem.
"All the players who took this hit are now dead. This attack might even have real-world implications!"
"Holy crap! My cabinet moved, I'm done playing."
"Come if you want, I'm not coming."
"We absolutely have to fight this. Think about it, once you've mastered killing people through the internet, who will dare to mess with you in games anymore?"
"But I can't handle getting flustered after just one hit."
"This kind of attack must consume a lot of resources, otherwise, would the developers still want his lifeline?"
"Exactly! I reckon he can only fire it a few times. Anyway, we outnumber him, we'll overwhelm him!"
Soon, at the inexplicable urging, another bunch of players came to their deaths.
While Li Xingkong was causing a ruckus in the industrial zone, Divine Land also received the news.
"What! Li Xingkong from seclusion! And he even wrecked the industrial zone!"
Divine Land received news from the front lines: someone is furious.
P. S.: As promised yesterday, I'd add a chapter for every 100 followers. Well, here it is.
I got up at 7 a. m. to start writing and have been writing ever since. It's really not easy.
People tend to go crazy when they run alone at night, and I'm no exception. Just laugh at what I said last night; I'll put on a Joker act for you all.
You are the moon in the sky, and I am the dust on the ground.
Though we are willing to help each other, the passing years have separated us.