Volume 4: People who challenge the light Chapter 43: Flowers Bloom but No Fruit
As expected, the one who led the sneak attack was Hua Mantian. After he took off his disguise, we recognized him at a glance. On the other side, the one rushing over among several knights was the elite angry swordsman Yamato Spirit. Neither of these two masters was trapped by the "Blind Fog" and "Yin Sha Douo Soul-stealing". They were really lucky.
Braving the fierce attacks of enemy magic and bows, our magicians and archers besieged the velociraptor with all their strength, not caring about their own safety. Only seven of my dark knights were left, and four of them had already accumulated enough strength under the cover of their companions, and used the "Flash Assault", and with the "Flash Combo" of Red Star, they rushed towards the dying velociraptor at the same time. In this situation of being attacked from both sides, it was not a good idea to withdraw manpower to resist Hua Mantian and his men. In the end, it was likely that both people and money would be lost, and nothing would be gained. It was better to go all out and concentrate firepower to attack the velociraptor. If by chance it succeeded, it would get the greatest benefit - after all, it would cost a lot of money to upgrade the Tongxin League to a medium-sized mercenary group, and getting an extra "Thousand Man Order" would be of great help in easing financial constraints.
Of course, we can't just let Hua Mantian and his men advance recklessly. I have already prepared the "Summon the Undead". Nearly two thousand zombies have filled all the gaps between us and the enemy. Except for magic that falls from the sky such as "Thunderbolt", other players who want to attack us must first clear these obstacles. Although the zombies are too weak and can't delay us for long, at this critical moment, time truly is equal to life.
Hua Mantian and his men were mostly agile knights, with a slightly insufficient ability to attack. Under the siege of zombies, their forward speed immediately slowed down. The few thunder magicians who were left did not pose much threat to us for the time being. It seemed that we could buy at least one to two minutes. All means of attack were used. Regardless of their abilities, everyone's pets rushed to the side of the velociraptor and launched an attack fearlessly. Even the dark knight no longer wasted time to dodge and launched a head-on confrontation with the velociraptor. While the blood bat couple attacked desperately, they were also ready to spray "blood evil" to fascinate the velociraptor's eyes at any time at my command. This was the most helpless way when we could not kill the velociraptor as we wished. We used our last strength to entangle Hua Mantian and his men, letting the blind velociraptor rush around and see if we could escape the opponent's pursuit.
The enemy had broken through the zombies' blockade and were targeting the magician and the shooter, while Hua Mantian and Yamato Jingjing, with a few others, were rushing straight towards me, obviously wanting to get rid of me, the culprit who had ruined their plans. Xue Wuxia was foresighted and mobilized the four knights, including Afeng, to guard me, seeming to understand Hua Mantian's vengeful character very well.
Our people kept falling down, but they were still attacking the velociraptor until the last moment of their death, hoping for a miracle. Unfortunately, this damn velociraptor was too ignorant. It was obviously dying, but it was still holding on there, which made me anxious. I wanted to release the "Cloud of Death" while rushing up to stab it with the shadow dagger I just got - after all, it was an authentic heavenly weapon dropped by a level seven magic dragon. Its quality was definitely not comparable to those equipment made by craftsmen or won in lotteries. Its attack power was probably even higher than Afeng's broken gun. Relying on my flexible body, it could play a role to some extent.
When Hua Mantian's angry, livid face appeared clearly in front of me, I received the order from Xue Wuxia to "seal" the eyes of the Speed Dragon. Under the opponent's massive slaughter, the magicians and shooters without the protection of melee professions could no longer hold on and could no longer continue the attack. Compared with Hua Mantian and Yamato, the four of Afeng were not superior in terms of numbers and strength, and it was difficult for them to protect my safety. If I delayed any further, I was afraid that I would have to watch the Speed Dragon fall into the hands of the enemy.
Unexpectedly, the huge body of the velociraptor fell to the ground at this moment, and the body began to glow white, which was a sign of death. However, at the moment of death, it suddenly showed its dragon power. The short burst not only severely damaged Red Star, but also dragged the two dark knights as its burial objects. The two sides who were fighting were stunned at the same time, and then they fought again. Our magicians and shooters were at a disadvantage. They wanted to rush forward to snatch but they were powerless. They could only desperately entangle the enemy in front of them and try to reduce the pressure on the five of us who were closer to the velociraptor.
Seeing that the Speed Dragon was dead, Hua Mantian and Yamato did not change their direction and rush to grab the spoils. Instead, they sent a few more people to kill me. There were also Red Star, the Blood Bat couple and four Dark Knights guarding there. Although they looked wounded, they were not easy to break through. Anyway, no matter how close they were, they could not collect the dropped spoils for me. As long as they killed me first and entangled Afeng and the other four, the magicians and shooters such as Xue Wuxia and Yun Wuying would be busy with their own affairs. In the end, those things would also be in his pocket. It turned out to be a shrewd opponent. He did not give me any chance to fish in troubled waters. We originally planned to cover Yue Linglong to rush over to grab it. Now the enemy is attacking with all their strength and blocked the route in advance. If we don't disrupt their deployment, there is no chance to break through.
Following Hua Mantian and Yamato Jingjing, there were five knights rushing over. Another three knights came from another direction and blocked the route to Sulong. It seemed that they attached great importance to the five of us. The others were besieging the remaining magicians and shooters with all their strength, not giving them the chance to support us.
As a necromancer, I am not very capable. I rely on the powerful undead creatures I summon to compete with top players. However, Red Star and the others have to guard the spoils dropped by the velociraptor and dare not come to support me. There are a few guys roaming around, watching closely but not attacking. This potential threat is more troublesome. I dare not take the initiative to rush forward to eliminate them. If there is any movement, they will easily take advantage of it. It doesn't take much time to pick up things. Taotao is the only one left by my side. I am afraid that it will be difficult for me to deal with Yamato alone. The four of Afeng are at most one-on-one. If we fight head-on, we will definitely be defeated.
Time is of the essence. We still have a chance to fight while the enemy has not yet surrounded us. Afeng protected me and Yue Linglong and moved forward to the spoils. As long as we could break through the interception of the three knights who were coming over, we would have a chance to escape the enemy's encirclement. Frog and Guardian of the Heart went up to block the two knights closest to us. However, the breakthrough action must be completed in one encounter. We cannot delay with the three knights, otherwise the others will surround us and it will be difficult to get rid of it. This was originally a treasure-grabbing plan that the five of us had already discussed. Afeng made some modifications based on the current actual situation. The requirements were really a bit high. The opponent was three agile zebra knights. They must be good to be selected into the "Dragon Slayer Team". I don't believe that I can break through them in one encounter, but there is no better way, so I have to try my best.
The three enemy knights were indeed experienced. They did not take the initiative to intercept us in the face of our advance. Instead, they quickly adjusted their positions and focused on defending against me and Yue Linglong, whose mounts were faster. One of them was watching one, while the other lagged behind a few steps to provide support. They left Afeng, who was following behind us, aside. It was obvious that they realized that with the speed of the unicorn white rhinoceros, even if they broke through, they would soon be caught up and would not be able to reach the place where the equipment was dropped.
Neither the "Cloud of Death" nor the "Touch of Death" can quickly get rid of a knight. I didn't waste time and moved forward at the same speed as Yue Linglong, trying to find a way to cover her escape. Originally, Taotao and the White Dragon Horse were of similar speed. In terms of strength and importance, I should be the best candidate for a breakthrough, but the enemy might have the same plan and would definitely pay special attention to me. Besides, Yue Linglong didn't have the strength to cover my escape, so it was better to give the opportunity to Yue Linglong and catch them by surprise.
While running, I quickly cast the "Dead Soul Curse" on the three knights of the other side, reducing their offensive and defensive agility. With the "Three Shields Protection" and the damage conversion effect of the "Dark Demon Robe", I might be able to survive a few shots. In order to intercept their blocking, I, the undead wizard, had to take the risk of another close combat. First, I retracted and released the red star, making it appear in front of the knight who was a few steps behind, using my body to block his momentum, then I put away the magic wand and took out the shadow dagger I had just obtained, hoping to entangle them with the paralysis and weakening effects added by the damage, and cover Yue Linglong's escape - the other party did not fall into the trap of luring the enemy, and Afeng fell behind and was out of reach, so everything depended on me.
As we were about to come into close contact, Taotao suddenly slowed down his pace, opened his mouth and sprayed "Hellfire Ray" at the knight running towards me, shooting directly at his mount, intending to delay his action. I jumped off Taotao, and successively performed "A Rider's Disappearance" and "Shadow Shift", waving the shadow dagger and rushing towards Yue Linglong's opponent. At the same time, Yue Linglong changed direction and tried to pass by the opponent diagonally to avoid his interception.
Having fought with top masters many times, he still had some quick wits and was able to perform his moves very smoothly. He rushed in front of the opponent, dodged the spear, and took a charge from the opponent. He was hit by a broken undead shield, which reduced his health by nearly 20%, but he also successfully blocked his momentum. The shadow dagger in his hand was as fast as the wind, and he stabbed him several times. He suddenly froze, obviously paralyzed. Yue Linglong took this opportunity to pass in front and ran straight to the back.
At this time, another knight also rushed towards Yue Linglong despite Tao Tao's attack, trying to stop him. I left the knight who was temporarily paralyzed behind and flew over from the side. I also exchanged injuries for injuries. After a few slashes, I also paralyzed his movements. It was really thanks to this shadow dagger. It may not be enough to kill a knight with it, but it can still delay a little time. Of course, I can achieve this effect because the opponent can't concentrate on the enemy and I am flexible and changeable. In a head-on conflict, I am afraid that the agile knight will not be so easy to get close to me.
The paralysis effect cannot be superimposed. I could only maneuver between the two knights, running around for my life. Although the weapon was powerful, the user was too stupid. He didn't know any attacking moves and could only stab with it. The opponent was prepared, so the hit rate was naturally much worse. If it weren't for my fast attack speed, which was one and a half times faster than the normal speed, and the high chance of paralysis, I would have died at the hands of two agile knights. Although these mounts are now of lower levels, they have basically entered their mature stage. Their speed has increased a lot compared to when they first fought in the ring. My "One and Only" is no longer able to match it. Fortunately, I used "Shadowshift" to confuse them, so I escaped fatal blows several times.
The last knight was blocked by the seriously injured Red Star. Although he was unable to kill him, he was still able to entangle him for a while. Yue Linglong quickened her speed and rushed over. As long as she got close to the place where the equipment fell, even if a few guys cruising nearby came forward to intercept her, the Blood Bat couple could come forward to support her, so there shouldn't be too much danger.
Hua Mantian and the others were already getting anxious, and they urgently mobilized people to use magic and bows and arrows to frantically attack Yue Linglong in an attempt to stop her actions. However, due to the long distance and the inconsistent actions, it seemed rather messy. Moreover, it seemed that this little girl's skills had improved, at least in terms of dodging skills. From time to time, she performed some difficult moves on the high-speed running horse, and avoided most of the attacks. She really deserves to be a professional knight, and her riding skills are much better than mine.
Using skills and damage conversion quickly depleted my remaining mental power. Fortunately, the "Magic Storage Ring" replenished 20% of my mental power in time, so I could barely hold on. Otherwise, without the "Three Shields" and damage conversion, I would definitely die quickly. Afeng turned back to block a pursuer for me, and he could no longer come to support me. I could only rely on Taotao's cover and try my best to hold on.
Yue Linglong finally lived up to everyone's expectations. With the help of the Blood Bat couple and four Dark Knights, she successfully arrived at the equipment drop site. Seeing her put the items into her pocket, a "Thousand Man Order" and a spear that should be used by a knight, she felt so happy in her heart. She laughed "Haha" and her broken body could no longer support her. After Taotao, she was shot back to the "Dead Space" by someone.
Hua Mantian, oh Hua Mantian, you have failed again. I wonder how you will feel when you see our corpses? We have no regrets in death. I believe that Afeng must feel the same joy in the "Resurrection Corridor".
I lost 40 to 50 dark knights in the dragon-slaying battle. Although I was compensated with 4,000 to 5,000 gold coins, I only have a few left. I have to hurry to recruit more people. I originally thought that a few dozen would be enough, but now it seems that I still need to conquer more in order to deal with emergencies. The enemies I face are getting stronger and stronger. A level 7 dragon is much stronger than a level 8 professional NPC. Three or five dark knights are no match for me. Why are the damn horror knights so stubborn and refuse to surrender?
