Chapter 275: Skull Swordsmen (1/2)
Skull Castle was a Night Creature city that stretched for miles. The shape of the city resembled a human skull, making it appear cruel and terrifying. Right now, as the Night Creatures’ base of operation hidden deep in the continent, the fortress was like a poisonous thorn in the side of the Silver Moon Alliance.
Blood Dance Legion's Princess Sophia had originally been the princess of the Violet Empire. For the survival of the neutral undead, and to defend the glory of her empire, she had the responsibility of eradicating this city as soon as she gained the power to do so.
Once Karinshan managed to successfully take over the Floating Ice City, with her intelligence and decisiveness, she would also not allow Skull Castle to exist. People would not allow enemies to be close to them. While Karinshan was also wary of Blood Dance Legion, the threat from the Night Creatures was too great. As a result, Karinshan made a wise decision!
11:55, minutes away from noon. Sound of hoofbeats came from the south of the valley. Large cavalry crossed the border of Skull Castle, banners flapping in the wind. Under the most illustrious of them was a beautiful female knight, none other than the princess of Floating Ice City, Karinshan!
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My gaze moved to the other side. Not far to our right, a group from the Gods of Destruction guild appeared. Their high-level fighters brandished their weapons and walked at the front. All of their armors were adorned with the emblem of their guild. Dominating Knight God walked to the front of the formation and shouted, ”This area has been taken over by Gods of Destruction. Friends who want to kill monsters go somewhere else. Gods of Destruction thank you for your cooperation!”
His words were overbearing but polite. Therefore, some single players, or small teams, left. People had to bow their heads. Gods of Destruction had thousands of people, all of them high-level players. They were in formation, with hundreds of fighters ready to hold the line and clear the way, their mages and archers behind them. Sprinkled in the formation were priests, and assassins had been scattered around the area long ago. No doubt, some of them were close to us.
”Hmph, Gods of Destruction are really arrogant!” He Yi laughed.
”This is nothing, all the large guilds are like this. Haven't you noticed the southeast of Skull Castle has almost been taken over by Ancient Sword Dreaming Souls and the Bloody Mercenaries? Xu Yang and Thirteen have big appetites. They want to take over about an eighth of the leveling area. Hmph, I don't know if they will be able to swallow it!”
He Yi looked over and laughed softly. ”Up to them, as long as they are happy!”
”Yes, as long as they are happy!”
Many people recognized us and gasped—
”Wow, aren't these four from the Top 10 workshop, Frost Cloud workshop of Floating Ice City?”
”Tsk tsk, they really are. Frost Cloud workshop has recently been rising quickly. Broken Halberd Sinks Into Sand, Beiming Xue, Murong Mingyue, and From Water. Each of them are strong, and their average strength is greater than Candle Dragon workshop’s!”
”Haha, I finally saw From Water in person. So beautiful. The rumors are true. In Floating Ice City, only she can compare with Wind Fantasy in beauty!”
”Look, look, the person beside From Water is Murong Mingyue. My Breast Goddess Sis...”
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Someone was already drooling. I was speechless. I looked back at Murong Mingyue and said, ”Breast Goddess Sis, hello...”
Murong Mingyue glared at me. ”Brat, even you call me this!”
There was a ding as the system bell rang out pleasantly above Skull Castle, its sound lingering in the air for a long while—
Ding~!
System Announcement: All players, please be informed that the Violet Empire reestablishment war is about to begin. During this time, you will receive 1 point for killing Rank 1 monsters, 2 points for Rank 2, and so on. Killing high-rank bosses will result in more points. The guardians of Skull Castle have sent the army outside the city walls, please be on guard! Upon death, players won’t be allowed to resurrect within the Violet Empire’s borders for 10 hours!
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At this time, the thick heavy doors of the huge, dozens of meters wide, gates began to open with audible creaks. Through the slit between the gates one could see a group of five-meter-tall wolfmen spinning the wheels. The chains moved, and the gates slowly opened. Clearly, the first wave of monsters was about to arrive!
”Crash...”
The moment the doors opened, a group of skeleton soldiers with shields and swords came out, each of them laughing eerily with characteristic “kekeke” laugh. Their stinky mouths opened and although not much could be seen, the sight was disgusting.
The girls shook in disgust. Seeing their reaction I comforted them with a smile, ”Don't find it disgusting. The Night Creatures are all like this. Don’t you want extraordinary equipment?”
”Yes!”
”Then prepare to kill!”
”Alright!”
Behind me, a group of lone players crowded over. Most of them were intermediate players between Level 65 and 70. Yes, they might be able to stop the first few waves, but it was hard to say for the rest.
But the existence of these people could at least provide cover for Murong Mingyue and Beiming Xue. This was good!
When the skeleton soldiers came close, I could see their stats—
Skull Swordsman (Common)
Level: 75
Attack 550~690
Defense 450
HP 6500
Skills: Slash
Introduction: Grunts, Rank 1 guards of Skull Castle. These Skull Swordsmen, once in eternal slumber, had been summoned by the Night Creatures and became lowly servants. Their fate can only be described as pitiful.
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