Chapter 268 - 248: Rise and Unite to Destroy Da Fei
"Staring at the entire mini-map filled with a vast forest, Da Fei felt incredibly frustrated. He initially thought he could sweep through like a commander in a war game, easily grabbing ten kills, but now it seemed it wasn’t that simple. In this jungle mode, where mantises stalked cicadas, always wary of being prey themselves, everyone was on edge.
In reality, it made sense. With over ten million players just in the China Region alone, and at least a few million signing up to join the fun, if they really arranged solo matches one by one, wouldn’t the Battle Network Server queues stretch out till next year? So this all-in-one chaotic battle was undoubtedly the roughest but also the quickest screening method. Now the question was how big was this ’pot’? Ten people, a hundred, or even a thousand?
But it didn’t matter. Who am I? A God-level Reconnaissance master! And what troops am I leading? High-level soldiers specializing in jungle warfare from the Elf Clan! I’m the ruler of this jungle. If even I’m frustrated, ordinary players must be breaking down entirely!
No words needed—"Phantom March"!
Da Fei’s vice hero and troops instantly turned transparent. At this moment, Da Fei suddenly noticed that the long-missing Deirdre was in a transformation state, changing into a pretty middle-aged nun nanny!
Damn! At least it’s not Nanny Rong! I like this style! Yeah, she’s my most charming harem member. Her white behind that couldn’t find panties is just for my view, not for other players.
Reunited after a long time, Da Fei couldn’t help but greet her: "Deirdre, how are you doing in Radiant City?"
Deirdre responded mechanically, "Awaiting orders, sir!"
Da Fei was taken aback. Why didn’t she take the bait? Where’s the warm flying kiss? The flirtatious smile? How could she be like an ordinary troop type? Could it be? Da Fei quickly turned to Anlicia and asked, "How do you feel?"
Anlicia replied stiffly, "Any orders? I’m ready."
Damn! They’ve turned my intelligent epic heroes into tavern simpletons, no, even worse than tavern heroes! How maddening! So the account replication of this Battle Network is just a data copy without transferring their AI repositories? Isn’t this nonsense? It totally doesn’t reflect my true strength. At least half of my sea monster battles in the North Sea relied on the independent initiative of my epic heroes!
In other words, this battle depended solely on the players! No problem, I crush everything in my path, who needs intelligence? Da Fei began quietly searching in the jungle.
Soon, a red dot appeared on Da Fei’s mini-map. Target spotted!
Damn, if we were at sea, the mini-map would have shown the target from afar, yet in this jungle, it revealed its presence only at such close proximity. Even a God-level Reconnaissance Skill suffered great limitations in this treacherous terrain.
Reconnaissance indeed wasn’t perfect! Da Fei desired even more to acquire a Reconnaissance Eagle.
Da Fei quietly maneuvered to the target’s rear. Indeed, among a sea of green stood a glaring red; the opponent’s troops were eye-catching and actually belonged to the Hell Race players! Damn, Hell Race troops in the jungle were basically asking to be killed! This random participant pairing was seriously ridiculous.
Now Da Fei could see the opponent’s ID through the gaps between the leaves: Royal Star Sky, level 36 Demon Lord player, nervously scanning around among a crowd of Demon Children, without a vice hero, several Hellhounds, and even ten Hell Warhorses! Holy crap, they had level 5 troops, high-end indeed! Got them through quests? On a plain, these ten Hell Warhorses would indeed be quite troublesome.
But whatever they had, before me with my 250 high-level troops, it was meaningless. Speaking of which, my Ranger sub-skill was specifically aimed at demons with the "Demon Hatred Striker," along with my temporary God-level Luck Skill and Master Level Archery bonus, wasn’t this the right time for being welcomed as a lucky charm? Well, I’d gladly accept it!
—Demon Hatred Striker: The hero and the hero’s troops have a 10% chance to deal double damage to demon-type creatures. The hero’s troops are not limited to the Elf Clan.
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At this moment, the Royal Guild’s chat group was in an uproar.
Royal Dominator: "Anyone in the competition arena report your numbers. Don’t act rashly if you’re in the same arena; prioritize reporting your coordinates to converge!"
Royal Blade Mad: "I’m at arena number 43, mountain terrain, coordinates 4341,6741,45."
Royal Wind Demon: "I’m at arena number 26, city ruins alleys, coordinates 4531,3612,15."
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Royal Blade: "I’m at arena number 67, Death Jungle, coordinates 2351,875,2."
Royal Star Sky: "Blade bro, I’m also in arena 67, my coordinates are 2311,1812,1."
Royal Blade: "You’re really unlucky! Hang tight, I’m on my way!"
Royal Star Sky: "Blade bro, hurry up! I feel I’m being watched, save me!"
Royal Guild, a quite famous amateur player guild in China, was mainly characterized by its many tycoon players. Of course, they still couldn’t compare with professional super guilds like Star, Ninth Heaven, or Dragon Slayer. In fact, China was vast with numerous players, and guilds like Royal were as numerous as the hairs on an ox, not to mention the small clubs with tens to hundreds of members, as countless as stars in the sky. However, the entry barrier for forming a guild in Heroic Creation Era was extremely high, so these guilds converted from other games had to rely on group chats for communication.
And now, with tens of thousands of registered players being distributed to various arenas, not only was the Royal Guild coordinating through its chat room, but even allied guilds were calling out and sharing locations.
Indeed, humans are inherently social creatures. When placed in a shura-like arena with everyone potentially an enemy, their first reaction is to call for friends and form alliances.
So, though the competition in all arenas had started a minute ago, no large-scale wars had broken out yet. Those with connections were waiting and watching.
In arena number 67, Royal Star Sky was anxiously waiting in the jungle for rescue, counting the seconds! As a Hell Race player, he knew his disadvantage clearly, that his ten Hell Warhorses, of which he was proud, couldn’t display their formation and speed advantages in this jungle full of vegetation. Their large size even got stuck in trees, making them beasts caught in a cage. Although the elf clan’s level-5 unit, the unicorn, also had a large build, they pranced through the woods like fawns without comparison!
Just then, the leaves around him suddenly rustled, and hundreds of green smoke emanating javelins, along with Magic Bullets, came whistling from all directions!
—System Prompt: You were attacked by player "Da Fei"!
—System Prompt: Your Demon Child Army was attacked by player Da Fei; the entire army was wiped out!
—System Prompt: Your Hell Warhorse unit was attacked by player Da Fei; 6 Hell Warhorses died!
In the panic of this unexpected disaster, Royal Star Sky, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, screamed! But he didn’t have time to see his surroundings clearly, as the troops surrounding him fell one by one like reaping grass!
It was Da Fei! Royal Star Sky’s heart trembled!
A horse whinnied as the last Hell Warhorse before him fell! This time he took in the scene—a blow of three arrows! An 80-health level-5 unit, the Hell Warhorse got taken down in three arrows! How could that be!? The Hell Warhorse had 17 points defense inherently, and my entire gear added another 20 points defense bonus. Even Jungle Hunters firing their full range couldn’t take down a Hell Warhorse in three arrows!
Hell Warhorses, the Hell Race’s main cavalry meat-shield units, getting taken down in three arrows like cannon fodder—how could there be any difference? What level of Attack did this legendary Da Fei possess?
Knowing the battle was lost, Royal Star Sky silently opened the battle data information and was stunned by the unbelievable damage figures! Why was he so fierce?
—System Prompt: You were killed by Da Fei; the battle has ended. You are eliminated from the preliminaries and earned 1 Battle Network Point. Thank you for participating, better luck next time.
The scene changed as Royal Star Sky returned to the China Region. He finally came to his senses. Just moments ago, I bragged in the group about breaking out internationally, yet in the first battle, I got taken down! Investing so much in Hell Number, was already a joke, now won’t they laugh me into dust? Not happening, I’m pissed!
Royal Star Sky’s first action was to alert in the group: "Blade bro, don’t come. I got instantly killed by the legendary Da Fei!"
The entire group was shocked: "Da Fei is in your arena?"
Royal Star Sky’s second action was to sound the alarm on the China Region’s World Channel. Being a small tycoon player, a hundred-yuan message on the World Channel was no pressure!
—World Channel [Royal Star Sky]: I’m Royal Star Sky of the Royal Guild. I got instantly killed by Da Fei in the 67th Death Jungle arena! Da Fei’s coordinates are (2311,1812,1). Players in arena 67, be cautious. He’s all high ranged attack, can easily kill!
Then, in his rage, he sent more than ten alerts! Instantly, the China Region was abuzz, and the players in arena 67 were greatly shaken!
In the China Region, no one doesn’t know Da Fei! But everyone only knew he had a big ship and was powerful, yet never thought his land combat was also so fierce! Now facing this big tiger Da Fei, what should the players in arena 67 do? Let him gather ten kills, get full, and then bolt?
And Da Fei was even more caught off guard! Damn, what’s up with this person? Is it that bad? Losing to me in a competition, is that his issue now? If he got PKed by me in the wild, wouldn’t he rage and cough blood?
At this moment, someone else spoke on the World Channel!
—World Channel [Royal Blade]: Attention all players in arena 67, I’m Royal Blade from the Royal Guild, also in arena 67, my coordinates are (2356,874,1). If you get it, come here. If not, forget it!
Ah-choo! Da Fei sprayed again! Damn, though not explicitly stated, it’s clearly a call to rally and gang up on me! What’s the point of competing if they’re playing these offline tricks! (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)