Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Handsomeness is a Lifelong Affair! (Three more Chapters)
「Fengxiang Prefecture City.」
「Jin Mansion.」
Players were dead set on defending the main gate of Jin Mansion, with some even lying in ambush around the walls. As soon as any Blood Demon Sect Followers climbed over, they were immediately swarmed and attacked by several players.
Junlin had also agreed to cooperate with Cloud Lament. Currently, they could only choose to cooperate. Relying solely on themselves, they surely couldn’t complete this Task. Cooperation was now inevitable.
Chaotic Dance Steps stood atop a roof, observing the looting and murdering Blood Demon Sect Followers outside, a hint of worry in her eyes. There were too many of them.
Flourishing Flowers, looking at the Blood Demon Sect Followers surrounding Jin Mansion, pondered and said, "It seems they want to trap us until we die."
"We’re not worried, but the NPCs likely won’t last," another player added.
Chaotic Dance Steps turned to look at the members of the Single Sword Sect and shook her head. "If they hadn’t been poisoned, maybe they could have helped us."
"Where’s the Sect Leader? Why haven’t we seen him?"
"He’s resting in the backyard. It seems the plot is preventing him from acting."
"Does this damn Game Designer even know how to design? How are we supposed to clear this?"
"We’ll just have to break out directly. Logistics will be handled by Little Boss and the others. The Junlin squad will focus only on the leaders. The rest will be up to us, Cloud Lament."
Their current disadvantage was an asymmetry of information. How many people did the enemy have? How many leaders were there? They were unclear about these details. Given the Task’s difficulty, it was impossible to solve it in a day. Clearly, this was going to be a drawn-out battle. Some players had other commitments and might choose to log off in the evening. If the number of players decreased significantly by then, the chance for a counterattack would truly vanish.
"Junlin, can you get Morgana to go to the City Gate?" Chaotic Dance Steps looked towards the City Gate and mused, "We must close the City Gate within an hour; otherwise, we won’t be able to fight our way through them all."
Among the players, Xu Xian and a few others had the highest defense. However, only Morgana possessed both high defense and strong offense. Closing the gate required breaking out from the Blood Demon Sect’s ranks and ensuring they wouldn’t die even once in the process. The only ones who could achieve this were tank players.
"I’ll have Xu Xian and Ning Caichen coordinate with him. The gate must be closed!" Chaotic Dance Steps spoke with grim determination, her tone leaving no room for doubt.
Junlin was naturally clear about the current situation as well. If it dragged on, the players would get tired and then might choose to log off. And after they logged off? Jin Mansion would be breached. What then? No one knew. And no one wanted to know. After all, they all hoped to complete this Task that could earn Contribution Points. The first beta test had been ongoing for almost half a month, and the players had established the Profound Yellow Sect’s reputation. The second beta test must be approaching. Perhaps completing this Blood Demon Sect Task was the key to initiating the second beta test!
"Alright, I’ll have Morgana coordinate with you," Junlin said. "Flourishing Flowers will still be in command this time. You two keep an eye on the leaders’ positions and report their locations directly to us."
Chaotic Dance Steps nodded. "Pleased to cooperate!"
With a decision made, the players each began performing their assigned roles.
Morgana, leading Xu Xian and Ning Caichen, made their way out through the backyard and charged out, braving the blades of the numerous Blood Demon Sect Followers.
"Members of the Profound Yellow Sect have come out from here! Quick, we need help!"
"Damn it! These three are experts from the Profound Yellow Sect! We can’t hold them!"
"Three tough nuts, all practicing External Martial Arts! And it seems all three of them have reached the Realm of Iron-Skinned Steel Bones."
"No choice! Send a signal arrow to notify the White-haired Protector!"
Facing three individuals with maxed-out defenses, one of whom was also a heavy hitter, the Blood Demon Sect members were at their wit’s end.
Especially the female disciples among them. The moment they came into contact with Morgana, even if it was just a touch, accidents inevitably occurred. They were either struck by the blades of their own comrades or fell and were trampled to death by the crowd.
The scene truly struck fear into Xu Xian and Ning Caichen. Such a way to die was terrifying. They did not know how horrific Morgana’s Talent effect was, but the inexplicable ways these female disciples died were truly frightening.
"What’s going on? Why are all the Female NPCs dead?"
"How should I know? Hurry and follow Old Mo!"
The two also charged forward recklessly, afraid of falling a step behind Morgana.
In the crowd, Morgana charged ahead fearlessly towards the City Gate. Anyone who blocked his path was almost inevitably sent flying.
But there were too many people from the Blood Demon Sect. They hadn’t gone far before they were surrounded.
"Brother, I can’t hold on!" Ning Caichen, his pace a bit slow, followed at the rear. Soon, he was surrounded by a group of Blood Demon Sect disciples and hacked to death on the spot.
Seeing his miserable state, Xu Xian couldn’t help but swallow. Even with good defense, it couldn’t withstand such a large number of opponents.
Evil Queen Morgana looked back at Xu Xian and said, somewhat hesitantly, "This is as far as you need to escort me. I’ll handle the rest of the way. I will definitely close the City Gate!"
"Brother, can you manage alone?" Xu Xian looked at the surrounding Blood Demon Sect disciples, feeling a bit apprehensive. It was still quite a distance from here to the City Gate. That was going to be very time-consuming and exhausting.
"A man never says he can’t!" Evil Queen Morgana declared confidently. "For Queen Morgana, I will offer myself today!"
Xu Xian: ???
Whoa, why so melodramatic?
The next moment, a terrifying surge of Internal Energy erupted from Morgana. This aura was the same as what Xu Xian had felt from Xu Nian before. Could it be... Eight Gates Escape Armor? Damn! He had forgotten that everyone from Lingxiao Hall could use this Ultimate Technique.
"Great Queen, protect me!"
"Eight Gates Escape Armor, Open Door!"
"OPEN—"
As Evil Queen Morgana roared, a sealed meridian in his body was blasted open by his Internal Energy. Lifting the brain’s limitations, he could utilize one hundred percent of his body’s capabilities. By overloading and consuming Internal Energy, he significantly boosted his attack and speed.
Having entered this state, Evil Queen Morgana turned back and grinned at Xu Xian, revealing a row of white teeth.
WHIZZ!
Then, Morgana was seen charging directly towards the City Gate. Anyone he collided with was sent flying without exception.
"Holy crap, so cool!" Hero Xu Xian couldn’t help but swallow. Indeed. Strength might be momentary, but coolness lasts a lifetime! Morgana activating the Eight Gates Escape Armor today was definitely the coolest moment of his life.
Before he could snap out of his reverie, the blades of the Blood Demon Sect Followers descended upon him.
Hero Xu Xian, dead!