Chapter 426: Strongbowman
Extreme Dust Mountain.
It was a hundred feet from the foot of the mountain and it wrapped around the entire mountain range, protecting the entire Extreme Dust Mountain like a steel castle.
On the city wall, Mundane Slaughter, Moonlight Firefly helped us snatch a portion of the wall. I used Dark Shadow Jump and jumped up. I turned around and saw a dense amount of Bonecrushers. They frowned, “The defences here look quite good…”
“Yes.”
Mundane Slaughter touched the ice cold stone. On it was axe and blade marks, “Extreme Dust Mountain definitely went through many wars.”
“En.”
I nodded, “But… I think the game design is a little off. We are defending from the height? This place is empty. Apart from Extreme Dust Mountain the area around are all plains. If the Dimension Legion surrounded us and don’t attack, won’t we all have to die? What are the game designers thinking? Did they forget how Ma Su died?”
“I know, I know.”
Man of Steel smiled, “Zhu Geliang killed him.”
My mouth twitched and I didn’t continue to talk to them.
…
At this moment on the watchtower not far away, a human race general frowned, “These bugs are about to arrive at the mountain. Archers get ready and aim at their heads!”
“Yes sir!”
On the walls, a dense amount of NPC Archers pulled their bows. The moment the Bonecrushers got close, arrows shot through the air. Shortly after, the heads of the Bonecrushers were pierced through, some even went through their brains!
“Damn…”
Moonlight Firefly held her bow and she was shooting too. After seeing the NPC’s attacks, her expression changed, “Their bows… They are so strong!”
“Right.”
Mundane Slaughter looked at the NPC and frowned, “These NPC archers, their arms are thicker than your legs! They are so strong. Their arrows seem to be especially refined so their monster killing efficiency is much higher than ours.
They are so strong!”
“I…”
Moonlight Firefly lowered her head and looked at her legs. Her face flushed red, “My legs aren’t too thick, why are you comparing to me…”
Mundane Slaughter coughed, his face flushed red and he didn’t know how to continue.
I raised my sleeves and released Cloud Piercing Arrow on the monsters. Then I activated Apprehension and said, “Although you all are assassins, you can be considered half an Archer. Fire, what are you waiting for!”
“Right right right, fire!”
Mundane Slaughter, Nine Song etc pulled out their reserve bows. All of them turned from Assassins to Archers. We were trying to get as many points as we could, we couldn’t waste the chance.
In less than five minutes, huge groups of Bonecrushers fell beneath the walls. The army that came from Winter Sun City killed monsters really quickly. Actually, this was easy to explain, this Crescent Moon Army was led by Li Chengyun and had always been here fighting with the Dimension Legion and Blood Dynasty. Such an army was really strong and they were far stronger than armies within the walls. Training couldn’t compare to troops that spent years fighting wars.
…
“Gallop~~”
On the mountain path, a flagbearer messenger rushed over. He raised the flag and said loudly, “Sir, the Marquis has given orders, Shield Soldiers, Archers line up and defend against the enemy!”
“Yes, you go tell the Marquis that we understand!”
“Okay.”
On the watchtower, that Legendary Grade NPC general jumped onto the walls and said solemnly, “Send my word, 8000 Shield Soldiers, 5000 Archers, line up outside and welcome the enemy!”
“Yes sir!”
The iron gate of the walls started to rise as the NPC army headed out of the city. They formed a mile long defense line outside. The Crescent Moon Army decided to fight the first battle outside of the city.
“Cannon Formation is prepared!”
“Arrows have been transported!”
“Trebuchet Formation has been prepared!”
“Crossbow Cannon Formation has been prepared!”
NPCs spread the message. Along with horse hooves stepping on the ground, it made one feel like one was really in a gory war.
“Are we heading out?”
Mundane Slaughter frowned, “Many guilds will head out as they don’t want to miss the chance. What should we do?”
“We can but we will pay a heavy price.”
I looked at the NPC shield formation, “If the army is wiped out, our brothers with no movement techniques won’t be able to return.”
“That is okay, they can use force stealth, that is something that gives us an advantage.”
“Okay!”
I thought about it and smiled, “Then let’s head out. Tell all priests and Musicians to remain on the walls and just heal and buff us. We are heading out not to defend but to get points. let’s just kill monsters through the gaps between the army. Do you understand?”
“Ok!”
Everyone nodded their heads.
“Then let’s head out!”
I jumped right off the ten meter tall wall. Behind me, Mundane Slaughter, Moonlight Firefly, Nine Song etc jumped down.
“Peng!”
My boots stepped on the snowy land and I raised my daggers. Right ahead, there were small gaps between the hundred men formations of the Shield Soldiers. I summoned Orange Night and White Bird. So only one person could stand beside me. At that moment, Moonlight Firefly walked over and smiled, “Brother Seven, carry me!”
“Okay okay okay~~~”
I nodded, “If we can’t hold on then run, stop our losses!”
“En en!”
Not long later, war drums sounded once more. A blood veil descended from above. The Pioneer Army’s formation had shifted forwards. Under the light, cavalries that were wrapped in flames descended from above. They charged towards Extreme Dust Mountain. The horse hooves shook the land and it was truly shocking!
Here they were, the fourth wave!
Shifang Flame Spiral Eye shone. I saw the monster’s stats right away and shared them with the party–
Blood Flame Spirit Cavalry (Legendary Grade Monster)
Level: 104
Attack: 12500-14400
Defence: 11000
Health: 1500000
Skill: Charge, Blood Rage Slash, Righteous Shield Armor
Introduction: Blood Flame Spirit Cavalry, they followed Pioneer Valen out from hell. The Pioneer Army was the first batch of Dimension Legion troops to come to the human world. They are courageous and really violent. They destroyed server kingdoms in the north and opened up the first batch of land for the Dimension Legion Territory. This was why they gained the title Pioneer Army. These Blood Flame Spirit Cavalry are the cornerstone of the army. Their swords are indestructible and helped the Pioneer Army succeed.
…
“Damn…”
Mundane Slaughter frowned, “Their stats are so strong, the attack is so high and they are so tanky!”
“En.”
I nodded, “The true battle has just begun! Everyone listen up, a war isn’t our advantage. If we can’t hold on then use stealth and run. Return to the wall and get healed. If the Forced Stealth skill is in CD then don’t come out.”
“Okay boss!”
The bunch of them nodded their heads.
I sucked in a deep breath and started to place Bloodthirst Banners all around. The more there was the higher my damage. The ground shook in front of me as more and more Blood Flame Spirit Cavalries appeared on the snowy slope. They waved their blades and their eyes were filled with bloodthirst.
“Coming!”
I said solemnly, “Use Ice Boomerang Blade, lower their attack speed, this will reduce their damage.”
“En!”
Everyone listened.
In the next moment, the Blood Flame Spirit Cavalries had charged at Moonlight Firefly and I. They went all out, they used Blood Rage Slash. It was an AOE attack!
“Fight back!”
I stabbed the Blood Flame Spirit Cavalry with my daggers. Heartstealer shone brightly as I reduced the Blood Flame Spirit Cavalry’s defence. Then I used Flames of Karma and things were much more efficient!
…
“Fire!”
In the distance, NPC generals hollered in rage. While the Shield Soldiers on the frontlines were hit, the archers started to fire. An arrow rain descended on the monsters and magma-like blood splattered all around. These Blood Flame Spirit Cavalries really weren’t living beings of our world.
“Kill!”
A ball of flames was circling in the distance. A shout spread from within, “Show them the power of the Blood Flame Spirit Cavalry, kill them all!”
All of a sudden, the Blood Flame Spirit Cavalries seemed like they were on drugs. Attack Speed and movement speed increased by a large amount. Many Shield Soldiers were forced aside and they were being killed by the Blood Flame Spirit Cavalries. Once they entered the formation, it was like a tiger entering a group of lambs.
It was a bloody mess. I didn’t bother so much. While protecting Moonlight Firefly, I threw all my skills into the monsters. Along with me using all my attacks, my achievement points started to increase. I was far ahead in first. Although Yanshi Bumou tried to catch up, he was still a large gap behind.