Chapter 410 (1/2)
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Xu Yang decided to change tactics during the second round and take down the enemy archers first. It was because Ling Xueshang was too good at commanding, and their chances of victory were zero unless they tried something different.
However, the intelligent Ling Xueshang predicted the change of tactics perfectly and adapted as well. This time, all three archers used Freezing Arrows to slow down the fighters while their warriors attacked aggressively. Our second seed simply couldn't withstand the bombardment long enough to kill the archers and turn things around!
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Chaos Moon was the first to die before everyone, followed by High Fighting Spirits. They were 5-Strength warriors with paper-thin Defense, so of course Ling Xueshang's 2000+ Attack was too much for them to handle.
Moreover, Ling Xueshang's stratagem was Encourage IV that boosted her party members' Attack by 37%. Ancient Sword Dreaming Souls Second Seed's stratagem was also Encourage, but it was only Rank 3. Even in this department they were inferior to their opponents!
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In the end, Ancient Sword Dreaming Souls Second Seed couldn't overcome their opposition and ended their dreams at Top 16. Still, it wasn't an undeserved loss considering how powerful The Monarch Descends party was.
Despite having lost the match, our players didn't seem too sad about it. A laughing Gui Guzi was carrying his bag on one hand and slapping Xu Yang's shoulder with the other. High Fighting Spirits and Eighteen Steeds of You and Yun were walking next to Chaos Moon and teasing her about something. The girl ignored them both, took out an apple from their bag and started eating even before they got off the stage.
”How do you feel?” I asked.
Gui Guzi smiled. ”I feel like we were played like a fiddle by Ling Xueshang…”
I broke into laughter. ”The Monarch Descends is an experienced and veteran guild who made it to the WSL before. Just think of it as training and do better next time. Don't worry, there are plenty more tournaments to partic.i.p.ate and take revenge, and I'm sure you'll have the last laugh in the end.”
”Right!”
Gui Guzi gave me a strong nod before pulling out a knife from his bag to carve up a watermelon for himself. He didn't know that his action gave Beauty Ling Xueshang quite the fright when she walked out of the battle room.
The next match of Group C was the battle to reach the semifinals. Again, it was a clash between t.i.tans—
Snowy Cathaya VS The Monarch Descends
I didn't know how the match would turn out since it was a battle between a CGL Hall of Famer and my Beautiful Little Pepper. However, I did notice that Snowy Cathaya's morale was sky-high, and they looked like nothing could stop them this tournament. I couldn't help but wipe a sweat for The Monarch Descends and Ling Xueshang.
Now that I thought about it, Lin Yixin and Snowy Cathaya had taken out plenty of parties with CGL Hall of Famers in them such as Hunting Moon Dynasty and Return of the Kings. If she managed to eliminate The Monarch Descends as well, then it would be no exaggeration to say that Lin Yixin's path to victory in this tournament was paved with corpses of CGL Hall of Famers!
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Both parties entered the tournament ring, and just as I predicted the tactics they employed in the battle alone were good enough to be a highlight of the tournament!
Initially, Ling Xueshang sent her two-man warrior party forward to block Snowy Cathaya's offense. However, Lin Yixin wisely ordered Shadow Chanel to set fire to the tournament ring while the rest of them withdrew to a corner. Her goal was to weaken the enemy warriors and drag the battle line toward their corner.
Realizing that they would be at a disadvantage if they didn't do something, Ling Xueshang immediately ordered her archers to aim high and shoot over the literal wall of fire. This time, it was Snowy Cathaya's turn to suffer some minor damage, with Purple Marquis losing almost half of his health. However, Lin Yixin reacted instantaneously and ordered Purple Marquis to attract the enemy's firepower. At the same time, she patiently waited for both parties to move closer and closer to each other until Ling Xueshang and the archers finally stepped past the safety line and entered the ”minefield”. Lin Yixin immediately pulled out her Frozen Sword and shouted, ”Kill them all!”
The battle truly began in that moment, and it didn't end until almost five minutes later. Using both martial prowess and clever tactics, Lin Yixin and Purple Marquis were ultimately able to defeat The Monarch Descends at the cost of three party members.
Ling Xueshang had single-handedly killed Clear Perfume and Shadow Chanel. There was no such thing as small fries in the CGL Hall of Fame.
The second round was just as close as the first, and this time Beauty At First Sight couldn't hold her cool any longer. Pressing her jade flute to her lips, she literally floated into the air and played a melodious tune that dazed the enemy—
Combat Log: Player ”Beauty At First Sight” used “Hopeless”. All enemies within 100 yards have their Attack and attack speed reduced by 10%, as well as 40% hit rate reduction. Lasts 25 seconds, cannot be cancelled unless the caster is killed!
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Holy f.u.c.k, the ace in the hole is finally revealed. A 40% hit rate debuff! What is this nonsense?
The next moment, Ling Xueshang missed two arrows in a row, p.i.s.sing her off so much that she stomped her foot in frustration, ”Aaaahh! How can such a skill exist in this game? I don't want to live anymore…”
Lin Yixin complied and rushed her with the Frozen Sword. She blocked the archer's retreat path with a couple of beautiful movements and one-shot her with an Extreme Break.
The moment Ling Xueshang died, The Monarch Descends immediately toppled like a mountain. Unable to withstand Snowy Cathaya's onslaught, their remaining players were routed in less than a minute!
I felt my something crawling across my scalp as I whispered, ”f.u.c.k, this 'Hopeless' is a bit too powerful, isn't it?”
He Yi nodded. ”I initially thought our chances of beating Snowy Cathaya are over 60%, but now I wonder if we even have a 40% chance of winning…”
Li Chengfeng took a gulp from his cola before grinning. ”Don't worry, if we can kill Beauty At First Sight immediately, then this skill will disappear on its own. Don't forget that she's just a bard, she can't be too powerful…”
I nodded in agreement. ”Chengfeng, let's kill Beauty At First Sight immediately while Beiming Xue slows Lin Yixin down with Freezing Arrow. We cannot give her the freedom to attack us as she pleases.”
”Got it!”
Everyone nodded in unison before waiting for the next match to begin.
Group D, the final group to enter the quarterfinals and after that, the semifinals were—
Warsky Alliance VS Hegemon Palace, Dirge of War VS Baidicheng