Qi Xu already had a good plan in mind. Today was mainly about everyone getting familiar with each other, as they hadn't collaborated with War Wolf 004 and War Wolf 008 before.
During the battle, Qi Xu paid extra attention to observing these two.
War Wolf 004's overall combat style was similar to 009's—steady and well-rounded. It was hard to say who was stronger, though 009 had developed better, so his three-dimensional attribute values were slightly higher.
But 008 was quite distinctive. She fought more fiercely as the battle wore on, unleashing her potential especially near her physical limits. She fought intelligently, belonging to the agile type, constantly weaving through the monsters.
When facing monsters with strong defense, she didn't hesitate and simply bypassed them, specifically targeting monsters with high attack power and weak defense to kill.
She only wielded a common iron rod, but in her hands, it seemed remarkably spirited. She always managed to deflect claws and smash fangs at bizarre angles in the split second when monster attacks converged, using the recoil force from their strikes to dodge nimbly.
She was a skilled fighter who used her brains. No wonder she had survived for so long under the targeted attacks of the entire district without falling behind in her own development.
Qi Xu felt his own combat style meshed quite well with hers and even specially ran over to give her a hand.
War Wolf 008 understood instantly. With just a glance, they could achieve perfect coordination.
Qi Xu, wielding a heavy sword with both hands, fought in extreme close combat, specifically seeking out monsters with strong defense and destructive power. He never retreated a step, determined to kill any he engaged. War Wolf 008 was responsible for "clearing the field" around him, creating perfect conditions for Qi Xu to fight.
Three monster summoning cards summoned 3,000 monsters, and they were all slaughtered cleanly within three hours.
When not a single monster could be seen standing anymore, everyone felt truly exhilarated. It was different from the large-scale battle that night—that had been exhausting to the point of overdraft. This feeling was much better; they had fought to their heart's content without being completely drained of strength.
Bian had already prepared a screen and projector. Seizing the moment, he started playing the footage from the very beginning of the battle for everyone, analyzing and reviewing it from an overall perspective. Everyone voiced their opinions, and the discussion became incredibly lively.
However, most comments were praises, with some self-criticism mixed in.
Qi Xu frowned slightly and didn't say much. In truth, from an overall view, there were many areas for improvement. He had been mainly focused on carefully recording and analyzing earlier. Only after the entire video was finished did he actively stand up.
It wouldn't do to have only praise. Problems needed to be addressed. At times like this, the leader must step forward, not fearing offending people or causing discord within the team due to inappropriate remarks.
"Our goal is to become stronger together, so naturally we can't just say what sounds good. Everyone who came today is among the strongest in our team; excellence is a given.
But there are also issues. Next, I'll set an example by pointing out what I saw directly. Later, each of you will come up and speak."
After speaking, Qi Xu directly fast-forwarded the video to the 12-minute 22-second mark and casually took out a laser pointer.
"I just upgraded my weapon before the battle. The weight changed, and I wasn't completely used to it. The heavy sword's inertia was too great, so its blade clearly deviated during my seven consecutive swings.
The Poison Shadow Spider capitalized on this. So, the moment it launched its poison needles, my retreating step was one second slow, causing the subsequent series of fights to fall into a passive situation. This is a clear mistake.
What we need to identify are these kinds of details, not just exclamations like 'Wow, that's amazing' or 'Your progress is huge'—all those polite remarks. Our bonds are already very close; nothing we say will affect the feelings between us. So, I hope everyone can be even more straightforward.
Now, I've identified my problem, so I need to quickly adapt to my weapon, practice consecutive swings more, and perfectly resolve this issue. This is my gain from this battle and the meaning of us sitting here watching the video."
Qi Xu adjusted the video again.
"Old White Dragon, here, you clearly used excessive force. Facing a monster on the verge of death, you not only delivered three powerful punches but also added an extra kick. When you don't know how long the battle will last, you must conserve every bit of your strength."
Old White Dragon scratched his head with an awkward smile. "Understood, boss. I got a bit carried away in the heat of the moment. My mistake."
Qi Xu nodded and continued, "Egg Seven, you need to strengthen your power attribute more. During frontal confrontations, I clearly saw three instances where you were at a disadvantage. Remember, the current monster strength hasn't fully escalated yet.
Take a look at 1 hour 26 minutes, 2 hours 47 minutes, and 3 hours 16 minutes yourself. Also, starting from the third hour of battle, your movements showed quite a bit of distortion. Go back and watch the video carefully to find solutions."
"Received!"
War Wolf Egg Seven's expression was extremely serious and stern, none of his usual joking manner visible. He earnestly recorded the points Qi Xu mentioned.
"And Song Peifeng, your weaknesses are as pronounced as your strengths. Your approach is too extreme many times. You have teammates behind you now; you don't need to go all out risking your life with every attack. Go back, watch the video, and observe War Wolf 008 more.
She's also the agile type, but every time she strikes, she ensures her own safety while perfectly executing the most effective attacks. It appears very advanced and intelligent."
"Received!" Song Peifeng, clearly somewhat socially anxious, felt a bit embarrassed speaking in front of so many people, his throat tight. But he understood perfectly—the boss had pinpointed his greatest shortcoming.
Used to fighting alone, he habitually thought that if he didn't completely kill the opponent, the mission would fail... This needs to change, it must change!
Qi Xu basically offered one or two suggestions for everyone, each hitting the nail on the head with pinpoint accuracy, without any roundabout language. After making sure he had said everything he observed, he asked again, "Someone else want to speak? We each see things from different angles, have different understandings of combat, and naturally notice different key points."
Everyone exchanged glances, feeling as if they were back in a classroom being called on by the teacher to recite.
Seeing no one raise their hand, Qi Xu looked at Dongfang Yuan. "Sister Yuan?"
Dongfang Yuan stood up and glanced at everyone. "You all aren't going to speak?"
They shook their heads. First, they felt the boss's additions were already quite comprehensive, and second... they still weren't entirely accustomed to it, as they had never reviewed battles in this way before.
Dongfang Yuan grinned. "Since you won't speak, I'll go then. You all know how my mouth is—my words can be a bit harsh. After I finish, probably no one will be in the mood to speak anymore."
Qi Xu's spirits instantly lifted. He slapped his thigh and invited, "That's exactly the effect we want! Come on!"
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