aircannonsinc Chapter 171 The Undead Plague and Reactions from All Sides
Chapter 171 The Undead Plague and Reactions from All Sides
Their eyes flickered with eerie blue soul fire, and they held rusted swords or even bone claws in their hands. They were densely packed and covered the sky, as if they were going to drown the entire earth!
The Scourge of the Undead has officially arrived!
Standing atop the city wall, Lin Tian slowly opened his eyes, gazing at the chilling sea of undead in the distance.
Instead of showing fear, he slowly grinned, revealing a cold yet expectant smile.
He slightly raised his palm, as if he could already feel the exhilarating sensation of massive power points and dominion surging into his body.
"The feast... has begun."
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"Whoosh—Buzz—"
A deep and long horn sounded over the city of Luoxia, the highest alert signal issued by the NPC guards.
"They're here! Prepare for battle!"
Zhang Tianya's hoarse roar echoed throughout the guild's territory via the guild channel.
He wore the reinforced plate armor he had just purchased from Lin Tian, and held a giant shield that radiated a heavy light. He stood as firm as a rock behind the makeshift barricade at the forefront.
The warriors behind him, though pale-faced, gripped their weapons tightly, their Adam's apples bobbing, as they watched the guild leader lead the charge. They stared intently at the ever-approaching tide of undead.
"Mage squad! Ready—Fire!"
Li Weiwei's cool voice rang out from the other side.
Crimson Romance: Mages and archers stood on a makeshift wooden platform, their staffs and bowstrings gleaming.
The next moment, fireballs, ice spikes, arcane missiles, and a barrage of arrows rained down on the undead vanguard, exploding into clusters of soul fire and temporarily slowing their advance.
"Maintain formation! Don't panic! Priests, keep an eye on the front line's health!" Commanders from various teams shouted in unison.
Lin Tian surveyed the scene with a calm expression.
He even had the leisure to target a level 28 [Bone Warrior] who was charging ahead and wielding a rusty giant axe.
【Spatial Imprint】!
An invisible coordinate, perceptible only to Lin Tian, was quietly imprinted on the soul fire of the skeletal warrior.
In an instant, Lin Tian clearly "saw" its location and could even vaguely sense its violent yet simple life state.
"It really works." Lin Tian's lips curled slightly, but he didn't teleport over immediately.
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The terrain outside Yunxi City is mostly mountains, forests, and valleys.
The undead army did not advance head-on as it had when it attacked Sunset City. Instead, like a gray plague, it poured out from the shadows of the mountains and forests and from underground tombs, trying to infiltrate and divide the players' defenses.
"They've come around from the valley on the left! Team three, team four, block the gap!"
"Watch out for the corpse-poison moss on the ground! Priest, dispel it! Quickly!"
Fierce skirmishes broke out at various points along the defensive line.
In the shadows of this chaotic battlefield, Ye Yao's figure was like a true ghost.
She did not stay at any one defensive line, but rather moved through the ranks of the undead like a death dancer in the dark.
[Shadow Strike]! [Backstab]! [Shadow Dance Combo]!
Each time she appeared, it was accompanied by the silent fall of one or even several elite undead.
She specifically targets elite units that attempt to ambush backline mages or command small groups of undead.
"Sister Yao, at three o'clock, that [Wraith Lich] is summoning minions!"
Shen Yiyi's voice came through the team channel. She was positioned on high ground, providing Ye Yao with a global view and key markers.
"I saw it." Ye Yao responded in a cold voice, her figure disappearing into the shadows once more. The next second, she appeared behind the vengeful lich who was chanting, her dagger carrying a chilling aura, piercing straight into its soul core.
"Prioritize eliminating spellcasting units."
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Shixia City is situated on a vast wasteland, with no natural defenses.
The battles here are the most direct and brutal.
The tide of undead, like real ocean waves, crashed one after another against the defensive line built by the players with their flesh and blood.
"Hold on! Hold on for me!"
Chen Shan's thunderous roar was the most striking landmark on the battlefield of Shixia City.
He was like a giant magnet, attracting the hatred of countless undead.
Each time that huge shield blocked, it could knock back several skeleton soldiers; each [Shield Slam] could clear a small area.
"For Stone Gorge! For our brothers!"
Inspired by his example, the warriors behind him roared and slashed their weapons into the bones of the undead. Even when scratched by bone claws and corroded by corpse poison, they did not retreat an inch.
"Frost Nova! Release!"
Situ Zhen's calm voice rang out behind Chen Shan.
He waved his staff, precisely releasing [Frost Nova] at the point of greatest pressure on the defensive line, freezing swarms of undead and creating precious breathing room and output opportunities for the front line.
"Brother Shan, the left-wing undead are gathering too quickly. We need to use War Stomp to clear them out."
"Leave it to me!"
Chen Shan roared, his body erupting with an earthy yellow light. He stomped down heavily, causing the earth to tremble. The shockwave sent dozens of undead rushing in from the left tumbling about.
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The Mayan city was built on the shore of the lake, but the shores of Lake Sacred Light are no longer peaceful.
The lake water turned black and murky, and drowned water ghosts and rotting fishmen kept crawling ashore, launching an attack in conjunction with the undead surging in from the land.
However, this is also the place where the light shines the brightest.
"In the name of the Holy Light, purify these blasphemous things!"
Emily White's voice was as firm as her warhammer.
She stood at the forefront of the defensive line, her body radiating pure holy light. Each [Holy Light Strike] she unleashed turned large numbers of undead into ashes as melting snow.
The Holy Light's effectiveness against the undead is fully demonstrated here.
"Divine Shield! Protect the wounded and retreat!"
"Drive away the disease! Quickly!"
Carl stood guard beside Emily, like the most loyal bulwark, shattering any undead that tried to approach.
Helena then channeled the blizzard, covering the lakeshore area, slowing the crawling speed of the water ghosts, and freezing and tearing them apart along with the undead on land.
"Do not be afraid, sisters! The Holy Light is with us!"
Emily's voice had a magical calming power, stabilizing the slightly panicked situation.
They are the defense line, and also the beacon of faith.
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The battlefield outside Cairo is the wildest in terms of its scenery.
Raj Kumar, like a completely insane meat grinder, swung his double axes into a blood-red storm and charged into the sea of the dead!
Wherever he went, broken bones and severed limbs flew everywhere, and he was almost invincible.
"Hahaha! Come on! Give me a good thrashing! Let me have my fill!"
Raji's maniacal laughter even drowned out the howls of the undead. His [Berserker's Blood] talent was fully activated when his health was low, making his attack speed and power extremely terrifying. He was like a tireless killing machine.