Chu Fu’s teammates all wore strange expressions. After all, they had seen Lu Xing two days ago.
A truly mysterious powerhouse.
He had also been contacted by Chu Fu’s older brother, Chu Feng.
But Chu Fu hadn’t said anything, so they had kept quiet as well. Besides, the powerhouse’s attitude was obvious: he didn’t want anything to do with the authorities.
What was more, Lu Xing was simply too troublesome. He killed without mercy, wiping out entire groups over the slightest disagreement, whether they were officials or ordinary people.
Not to mention his bizarre ability. He could actually strip others of their talents, skills, and attribute points.
As Lu Xing’s talent was revealed, people both feared and came to understand him.
With such an abnormal ability, anyone would be a threat.
They had already been shocked when Lu Xing intervened the last time.
“We don’t understand the world of powerhouses. Forget about that for now. It’s time. Get ready for battle!”
Chu Fu changed the subject and began directing the fight.
“The Lich King will unleash a Banshee’s Shriek right at the start. Its penetrating power is extremely strong, and players with low defense will be killed instantly. However, the Holy Healing Angel’s Holy Light Domain should be able to block it. Protect Feng Huimin later.”
“Prepare to attack!”
Everyone pushed open the door and entered.
“Who are you? Those useless Haleses couldn’t even tell that Awakened ones had broken in. But you… do you know you’ve entered hell?”
“Die, die, die, die, die!”
“Aaargh!”
The Banshee’s Shriek rang out.
The Lich King was a witch who had evolved into a lich.
As the shriek left her mouth, a ring of energy swept toward them.
The Holy Healing Angel raised the Holy Light Domain, blocking the sonic attack and saving Feng Huimin’s life.
The others then swarmed forward.
In a mere twenty seconds, the Lich King boss was killed instantly.
[You have cleared the dungeon: The Lich King’s Shriek (Hard).]
[Dungeon time: 38 minutes 14 seconds.]
[Your team has taken first place on the speed-clear rankings. You have received +5 to all attributes and a Silver Chest.]
They had improved on the previous record by seven seconds.
Not bad.
After the dungeon ended, Laoji Fuli was still uneasy.
“I have to go take command in person. I’ve already arranged for someone to take over my position outside the dungeon. The commander has just reached Level 17, so we can send a Level 29 player in. I’ll take the Level 30 player to the front line.”
After saying this, Laoji Fuli logged off directly.
Chu Fu knew that situations like this would become more and more common in the future.
If they wanted to live peaceful lives, they needed absolute strength.
“Let’s go! We’ll keep clearing dungeons. We need to reach Level 30 as quickly as possible!”
Chu Fu said.
Everyone nodded.
Just as they continued running dungeons, ships were constantly returning to the harbor at the mouth of the sea in Linjiang City.
The coast guard had already used satellite communications to relay the message to every vessel, ordering them to return as quickly as possible.
One naval warship after another was mobilized.
They surrounded a bulk carrier at sea.
The ship was carrying a large amount of imported soybeans and palm kernels.
Because of the famine-year mission, Li Weizheng believed that Linjiang City would run out of food in the future. He had therefore coordinated with various departments to import large quantities of food.
As a result, members of the Sacred Wolf Club had seized the opportunity to hide inside the bulk carrier. They were exposed only when the ship entered the waters and underwent a routine inspection.
By now, every crew member aboard the cargo ship had been killed, and their deaths had been confirmed. The only people left were members of the Sacred Wolf Club, and the two sides had already exchanged fire.
Moreover, as time passed, Level 30 players from Linjiang City and Shanhai City arrived as well.
“Luo Qi, don’t be afraid. Just treat them like monsters! Don’t worry—if you lose, we’ll definitely protect your corpse. Linjiang City’s healers have three resurrection spells!”
Someone beside him added, “Even if there’s no corpse, it doesn’t matter. I heard their healers have a Soul-Reclaiming spell. Your soul will find its own body.”
Luo Qi had already been frightened. Hearing this, he became even more terrified.
A large hand landed on his shoulder.
“Show us the spirit of a champion! You know who in Linjiang City is called ‘Blind’? His real name is Xie Lin. He used to be your junior and a huge fan of yours! You have to be stronger than him.”
Xie Lin was his fan?
What a joke.
Three years ago, Xie Lin had indeed faced him in a game, saying, “Luo Qi is my idol.”
Then he had turned around and taken ten of Luo Qi’s kills.
At the time, the livestream audience had mocked Luo Qi for suffering a humiliating defeat late in his career.
Besides, Luo Qi was famously ugly, while Xie Lin was handsome enough to be a young celebrity. The contrast between them had been brutal.
Still, Xie Lin’s story had truly been dramatic. Three years ago, a car accident had resulted in the removal of one of his eyes, forcing him to leave the esports scene for good. Many esports fans had regretted his departure.
Then, after all those twists and turns, the Primordial Gate had opened, and he had returned.
Who could fight better than him?
Even after losing an eye, he had spent several years learning martial arts.
Luo Qi, on the other hand, was just a shut-in!
No matter how brave and aggressive he was in games, he was utterly timid in real life.
Hadn’t they said he was only responsible for recruiting people? Why did he have to go to the battlefield now?
But under the current circumstances, he was the one best suited for combat at sea.
He had awakened the S-rank water-element talent, Roar of the Sea.
As long as he took action, perhaps a tsunami could send all these members of the Sacred Wolf Group back home.
He forced himself to remain calm. After all, he was already in his thirties.
After working as a coach for so many years, his mentality had matured considerably. The escapism of a shut-in had gradually been washed away by worldly pressures and practical concerns.
He put on a smile that looked even worse than crying, gritted his teeth, and said, “Don’t worry, Major General. I’ll fight with everything I have to protect the waters of the Flowering Kingdom.”
Soon, the fishing boat carrying him approached the scene.
The distant sound of gunfire crackled through the air.
The two sides had already begun fighting.
“What’s the situation?”
They could now use the radio, and a report came back quickly.
“They sent over a group of assassins. They’ve already stormed the aircraft carrier. The two sides are engaged in fierce combat, but we’re suffering heavy losses.”
The major general of the Shanhai Alliance wore a grief-stricken expression. He knew that many of his comrades had surely been killed.
These Level 30 players were all superhuman.
“Have the soldiers withdraw first. I’m going!”
Luo Qi felt his blood rush to his head. His entire face flushed red as he strode toward the deck.
He mobilized the energy within his body. The seawater suddenly surged violently toward him. In the next moment, a wave hovered beside him.
He stepped onto it and rode the wave toward the distant aircraft carrier.
“Luo Qi, attack that transport ship first. There are still people aboard.”
“Got it!”
He manipulated the seawater, raising a massive wave that bore down on the transport ship.
A siege to relieve another siege.
At that moment, a blue protective barrier suddenly rose from the transport ship.
A Water Shield!
“Boom!”
The seawater slammed into the Water Shield. The resulting roar made even their souls tremble.
A tall man dressed in tattered pirate garb raised a spear and aimed it at Luo Qi.
He was the Viking Pirate: Sea God’s Spear.
He was the one who had posted on behalf of the Sacred Wolf Club.
“Dord!” In the Viking tongue: Die.
