stjorthotic Chapter 101 You do your thing, don't worry about me
Chapter 101 You do your thing, don't worry about me
North Gate of Zhaocheng.
The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the majestic city wall a golden red, and the chilly wind stirred up dust, making the large banner with the character "昭" on the city wall flutter in the wind.
The city walls were already packed with people.
"Hey bro, squeeze in, let me see! I've never seen a siege before!"
"Stop pushing! You'll fall if you keep pushing! Oh my god, whose stick is that? It's poking me!"
"Wow, this is amazing! That's so much experience! Leveling up is no longer a dream!"
Countless adventurers were as excited as if it were a festival. They crowded at the ramparts, craning their necks to look at the ever-approaching black horizon in the distance.
His eyes gleamed with greed and fanaticism.
The sounds of clashing weapons, excited shouts, and haggling over team formations mingled together.
It turned what should have been a solemn battlefield into a bustling market.
In stark contrast to the players' revelry, the garrison formation beneath the city walls was deathly silent.
Hundreds of heavily armored NPC soldiers stood in a strict formation, their faces taut beneath their cold helmets.
His eyes held no emotion, only the resolute determination to face death.
Before them stood a middle-aged NPC with a refined appearance, dressed in the robes of a city lord, his hand on his sword.
He is Gao De, the lord of Zhaocheng.
Gao De glanced at the excited adventurers on the city wall, then at the horde of vengeful spirits in the distance that brought endless death, and took a deep breath.
A loud and steady voice resounded throughout the entire North Gate Square.
"Warriors of Zhaocheng!"
"I am Gao De, the city lord of Zhaocheng. Behind us stand the unarmed civilians of Zhaocheng! Our home!"
"Now, the wrath of the dead seeks to devour our city and tear our loved ones apart!"
"I implore you all to fight alongside us, for the glory of Zhaocheng, for the dignity of the living!"
"In this battle, all the warriors who participated in the defense of the city will gain the friendship of Zhaocheng!"
"After the battle, massive rewards will be distributed based on everyone's contributions!"
As soon as the words were spoken, a counter appeared on the system panel of all players.
[Defend Zhaocheng: Kill 0 Undead]
"Long live the City Lord!"
"For Zhaocheng! Charge!"
"Hahaha, even the NPCs have spoken! Brothers, get ready to make a fortune!"
The players went wild, their shouts echoing like they'd been injected with adrenaline, pushing the atmosphere to its peak.
Amidst this chaotic revelry, a clear and penetrating female voice suddenly rang out.
"Those who possess the radiance of the moon goddess, heed my command!"
The sound wasn't loud, but it instantly drowned out all the noise.
Countless players instinctively looked in the direction of the sound, only to see the crowd automatically part to make way for them.
A tall, slender elven goddess, dressed in a magnificent moon-white robe, walked slowly towards them.
She was stunningly beautiful, with a cool and aloof demeanor, and her silvery-moon-like eyes swept across the entire room.
It was Yueying, the regional manager of the Moon Goddess's Radiance in Zhaocheng!
She had already logged off to rest, but was urgently pulled back online by guild members.
When she saw the world announcement that blotted out the sky, the first person she thought of was someone.
It must be that man!
Besides him, who else could cause such a commotion?
"It's Boss Yueying!"
"The people of Luna's Radiance have arrived! We're safe now!"
"Look, they're so professional..."
Amidst the awe-inspiring gazes of the surrounding players, Yueying stepped to the front of the formation, glanced at the distant army of vengeful spirits, and frowned slightly.
She ignored City Lord Gaode and simply issued the orders quickly and calmly.
"Scout team, advance 200 meters, set up warning traps, and report enemy movements at any time!"
"First to third regiments, deploy on the left flank and establish a shield wall defense!"
"The fourth to sixth regiments, deploy on the right flank."
"Archers and mages, move to the city walls and prepare for the first round of fire!"
"The Seventh and Eighth Elite Regiments will remain with me in the center as reserves, ready to provide support at any time!"
"All priests, spread out and ensure healing coverage!"
Each instruction was crystal clear, concise, and efficient.
The previously chaotic members of Luna's Radiance, under her command, quickly began to operate like a precise machine.
Hundreds of guild members obeyed orders without question, and within a minute, they constructed a well-organized and professional defense line in the chaotic North Gate Square.
The casual players were stunned, only then realizing the gap between themselves and the top guilds.
Yueying stood at the front of the formation, her eyes blazing as she gazed at the black tide that was now almost within reach.
She had only one thought in her mind.
To create such a huge scene...
Where is that man?
……
Meanwhile, a tranquil cemetery.
"boom--!"
A two-meter-long black scythe, formed from endless resentment, slashed fiercely at Chen You with a piercing shriek that tore through space.
-1!
-1!
-1!
A series of bright red numbers floated up above Chen You's head, accompanied by a crisp system notification.
[Warning: You have been attacked by the skill [Venomous Harvest] and are now in the "Body of Resentment" state, losing 1 health point per second for 10 seconds.]
Chen You: "..."
He looked down at his health bar, which had barely changed.
He looked up again at "Meng Xiao," who was now in a full-force attack stance and whose dark aura had dimmed slightly, and his lips twitched involuntarily.
Gua sha was as expected.
He currently has nearly 4,000 health points and over 700 defense points.
This quest is less than level 15, and even the quest boss is at most level 20.
If it weren't for the invincible protection provided by the system, she would have been killed in an instant with just a glance.
How could I possibly hurt myself?
"Why...why...aren't you...dead...?"
In Meng Xiao's voice, which was a mixture of countless voices, there was a hint of...confusion?
Chen You was too lazy to answer; he was very annoyed.
Outside, there is an army of tens of thousands of vengeful spirits, and a vast amount of experience and contribution points on the move.
And he himself, the "living bodhisattva" who caused all of this, is trapped in this godforsaken cemetery, playing a "hit me if you dare" game with a little kid.
Is this reasonable?
He glanced at the mission timer; there were nine minutes left.
Well, what's done is done, let's focus on cultivation first.
Chen You sat down cross-legged and ignored Meng Xiao, who was giving him a gua sha treatment.
He thought, "The little girl has it pretty tough too."
This hidden feature is a bit outrageous.
hold on!
A sudden inspiration struck Chen You.
I accidentally triggered a hidden mission during the mission, and the forced survival time of 10 minutes is so unreasonable!
Does that mean there must be other ways to break the deadlock?
Then unlock the hidden within the hidden?
Even exorcism talismans are ineffective, what other methods are there?
I can't even leave the cemetery.
Chen You's eyes narrowed sharply.
Unable to inflict any damage on Meng Xiao...
This wording is quite subtle.
The exorcism talisman was ineffective against Meng Xiao because she was merely a "host," a puppet controlled by a collective of resentment.
The purifying power of the exorcism talisman was negated by her invincibility status.
But what if... you're attacking not her, but the "resentment" surrounding her?
For example, the cool black scythe in her hand?
That thing is pure energy!
Thinking of this, Chen You's mind stirred, and a bold plan instantly took shape.
He watched as "Meng Xiao" began to gather resentment again, preparing to launch a second attack.
Instead of dodging, he revealed a strange smile.