Chapter 351 – Into the Altar (1/2)
When the Demon army's momentum intensified, Fatty had to narrow the protection scope of the sword formation again and again. According to Zhang Feihu, the NPC army should be about to deploy if it had not already, so there was no need for too much effort and just getting through this period of time was enough.
Strangely enough, the demons’ power was much weaker now compared to before, just right within the limit that Fatty could hold up.
The fight between Marshal Samo and Demon King Sigg was at a deadlock. Samo's purple spear traversed the heavens and the earth, poking a hole with every thrust, while each blink of the nine eyes of Sigg's Ghost Eye War Saber was a mental attack that injured intangibly, even the Demon soldiers below were affected.
Whoosh. In a golden light, Fatty rose to level 59.
“Dang, now that’s the right herding method.” The players around were super envious. If talking about the one who benefited the most from this siege outside from Bai Xiaosheng, that would be Fatty. Relying on the Elemental Sword Formation, he persisted in a risky manner and rose several levels in a row, making himself the one most likely to be first to the 6th class enhancement.
“We’re still too weak. If we came here after getting our 6th class enhancement, the player side wouldn’t have to be as passive as now.” HeadofGod sighed.
There were not many surviving players, all of whom were turtled up inside the Elemental Sword Formation.
“Look! The NPC army!” a shout from someone instantly had all the players perk up.
A big flag was fluttering in the sky, the golden tiger on it fluttering along, looking as if it could swoop down at any moment.
“It's Marshal Ferotiger's banner. We are saved.” The surviving NPC soldiers began to cheer.
However, Fatty looked on with cold eyes. The numbers of this legion were pitifully small, only about thirty thousand people. Although this was relatively a lot more than that in the City Lord Manor, it was nowhere near enough for the Demon army outside.
“What the hell is that Marshal Ferotiger doing?” Fatty had no respect whatsoever for the so-called marshal.
“Encircle the enemy post to attack reinforcements coming to its aid. Both sides have the same idea,” Zhang Feihu explained the nature of this army in a few words.
“Shit! You mean we're bait.” Fatty was furious.
“These days, being bait also requires strength.” Zhang Feihu glanced at Fatty. Fatty snorted twice before no longer speaking.
With the aid of the new-arrived NPC army, the pressure on Fatty greatly reduced. Since neither side intended to end the battle for the time being, Fatty simply put away the Elemental Sword Formation to save energy.
“Why did you withdraw the formation?” a player questioned Fatty. Without the protection of the sword formation, they were immediately exposed to the demons and put back into constant danger.
“No energy. Give me a thousand magic stones and I’ll use it again,” Fatty coldly said and the other person immediately clamped up.
“Take this chance to reap some benefits.” Fatty rushed out and hid behind the NPC troops. These demons didn’t drop anything good, but the experience points from them were generous. Those that hadn’t died so far had all leveled at least once or twice.
The battle continued. Every once in a while, when the NPC army suffered heavy casualties, another group would immediately arrive to assist in the defense, and at least 500,000 NPC troops had come. Looking at how many troops there were in the City Lord Manor, one could imagine how bitter the fighting outside was.
Under this kind of bitter circumstance, the remaining two hours passed quickly. However, now the goal was not to persist ten hours and officially claim Hero City, but to maximize the casualties of the Demon army, and it would be best if they drew out those Demon Kings.
“General, how far is Demon City from us?” Fatty took the time to ask.
“Very far, several hundreds of thousands of miles. Without any teleportation portals, it’ll take at least three or four days,” Zhang Feihu replied.
Hearing this, Fatty dismissed the idea of taking advantage of Demon City. However, he felt uncertain since there had been no news of Reck and Lucas so far.
“Uncle, since the mission is completed, I’m going to do my own thing,” Fatty informed Bai Xiaosheng.
“Okay, be careful. This time, thank you. I'll make it up to you later,” Bai Xiaosheng said.
“Don’t need much, just ten million magic stones will do.” Fatty laughed and Earthwalked out of Hero City, quickly heading in the direction of Demon City.
The area of 300 miles around Hero City had become a large battlefield, with legions fighting fiercely everywhere. Fatty saw many new types of demons such as Demon Ants, Demon Scorpions… and at the same time also marveled at the combat power of the Human army. Clearly their numbers and individual strengths fell short of the enemy, but they relied on this unique momentum to make it neck and neck. This was probably that Marshal Ferotiger's credit.
“The heir of the Elementalist is right there. Which general can capture him for me?” immediately said an illusory figure observing the battle after seeing Fatty leave Hero City.
“This humble subordinate is willing to fight this battle for you, Your Highness.” A black shadow emerged and knelt at the feet of the illusory figure.
“Very well. You don't need to deal with him, just lead him to Demon City. After the task is completed, I’ll appoint you as Demon General,” said the shadow.
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Fatty sped through the battlefield. The gap between the regiments gave him enough roaming space, otherwise, just the aftershocks of such fierce fighting could kill him. However, he was also targeted by several Demon Generals who sent their underlings to hunt him down.