Chapter 97: Chapter 97: What Kind of Task is This? (Second Update)
What the hell is this?
"Protect our Sect Leader"? What’s that about?
The First Test Players also had strange expressions when they saw this Task.
Their Sect Leader was a genuine First-Grade Martial Artist. Even Grandmasters feared him.
And now there was actually a life-threatening danger to him?
What was going on?
The members of Lingxiao Hall gathered, their brows furrowed as they looked at this Task.
Even their Sect Leader was in mortal danger. How many times would they have to die to complete this Task successfully?
"What should we do? This Task probably isn’t going to be easy."
Poisonous Panda frowned. "We don’t even know who the enemy is, and we’re supposed to protect the Sect Leader just like that. What in the world is going on?"
Junlin sighed and shook his head. "We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. Let’s use the old method: burn through Contribution Points for Reincarnation. Isn’t Human Wave Tactics our advantage? The Blood Demon Sect admitted defeat, so why can’t we?"
Several people nodded in agreement.
It seemed Human Wave Tactics were the only advantage the Players had.
Under the Phoenix Tree said with a smile, "I’m worried about the source of this retaliation. If it’s an enemy faction, Human Wave Tactics might work. But if it’s a plot requirement, a scripted plot kill would be troublesome, especially if it involves a woman."
Hearing this, Junlin and his team were stunned.
A plot involving women?
It seemed their Sect Leader didn’t really have relationships with any women, except for the Blood Demoness who was always with him.
However... if it were a woman, wouldn’t their Lingxiao Hall be set to take off?
With Morgana, the bane of women, present, it wouldn’t be a problem no matter how many showed up!
"Old Mo, if it’s a woman, we’re relying on you," Junlin said gravely. "You must find a way to get that woman to interact with you. The brothers are counting on you."
Evil Queen Morgana: ...
Are you serious?
That’s not how my Talent is supposed to be used!
"What if it’s a man?" Abbess, Don’t Love Me suddenly asked.
"Then it’s Sister Zhou’s turn!"
Junlin turned and said, "Your Talent is geared towards men. Just go up and attack, and we’ll all profit!"
Sister Zhou: ????
Hey, hey, hey! Don’t pressure me!
So you guys only value me for targeting men?
Is this how you’re supposed to use the Talents in this damn game? Have you guys completely lost the plot?!
"Brothers, can we discuss this?"
Sister Zhou tentatively asked, "How about I cheer for you from the back? You guys charge in and fight, then I won’t have to go. I’m afraid of pain..."
The others looked at her as if she were an idiot.
What the hell?
Members of Lingxiao Hall are always on the front lines!
And now you’re saying you want to cheer from the back?
A dog would be more useful than you!
Neighbor Six inquired, "Feng Wu and Brother Panda, what are your weapons? What are you good at?"
He planned to showcase his abilities during this Task. After all, he couldn’t just take a salary for nothing. Junlin had specially paid him to play this game, treating it as a job, so he couldn’t be careless on his first day!
"I use a crossbow."
Under the Phoenix Tree took a crossbow from his waist.
It was a fairly common crossbow, equipped with ten bolts. Under the Phoenix Tree had also bought many more bolts as reserves.
Poisonous Panda, on the other hand, had various poisons.
Although they cost Contribution Points to purchase, his poisons could still incapacitate a large number of people without issue.
He had just obtained Soul-Breaking Grass today and hadn’t yet had the chance to turn it into Poisonous Powder, so he had to make do with store-bought poisons for now.
It had to be said, the poisons sold in the Contribution Hall were very expensive.
Ordinary people truly couldn’t afford them.
"I’ve researched the Martial Arts in the Contribution Hall," Neighbor Six explained. "Brother Panda, if you decide to play a support role, it would be best to purchase ’Ballad of the Blue Sea’ and get a Flute. I’ve looked at this Martial Art. Playing its tune can affect the enemy’s Internal Energy and also enhance our combat power. It grants a ’Tide’ buff that can restore our health."
Hearing this, several people raised their eyebrows.
None of them had noticed this detail before.
Now, with a commander to help, they could save a lot of time.
It had to be said that this Neighbor Six was quite capable, already making plans for them on his first day.
"We can buy it!"
Junlin nodded. "Panda, don’t hold back on your poisons. As long as the fight starts, just spread your poisons around yourself. That can also serve as protection."
Now their small team was finally starting to take shape.
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「Cloud Lament Hall.」
Flourishing Flowers and Chaotic Dance Steps were sitting together, surrounded by their people from Cloud Lament.
"Dance Steps, what do you think of this Task?" Flourishing Flowers intended to hear Chaotic Dance Steps’ strategy.
"The enemy is concealed while we’re in the open; it’s not easy to handle,"
Chaotic Dance Steps pondered. "The Reward is high, so there’s definitely risk involved. The Second Test Players will certainly go all out. They bought One Thousand Contribution Points from Junlin and immediately secured two Halls.
"No matter who this enemy is, they will surely be the most diligent.
"My suggestion is that we don’t need to take action ourselves. We should just stay close to the Sect Leader to ensure his safety.
"If possible, let the Sword Team help Junlin and his team, while the Construction Team joins Daytime Alms and heads over to help Little Boss.
"Maybe this time, Little Boss and his team might be able to help us too.
"Ultimately, the rest must stay behind. Flourishing Flowers commands the Sword Team, and I’ll stay by the Sect Leader’s side."
This time, they had entirely abandoned the idea of taking the offensive.
Since the Second Test Players wanted to show off, they could let them do just that.
After all, the Task was to protect the Sect Leader, and there was no stipulation that they had to directly confront and kill the enemy to protect him.
Staying by the Sect Leader’s side to guard him was the most logical choice.
"How confident are you?"
Flourishing Flowers hesitated.
He still wanted everyone to get out there and fight because that was the only way to earn more Contribution Points.
But since Chaotic Dance Steps had made the suggestion, there had to be a reason behind it.
Flourishing Flowers trusted this Military Advisor quite a lot.
"Seventy percent, I guess,"
Chaotic Dance Steps pondered. "This Task, I fear, is not as simple as just fighting.
"This Task was different from those they had completed before.
"This time, the targeting was specific.
"The adversary’s goal was the Sect Leader, and this unknown enemy gave Chaotic Dance Steps an uncomfortable feeling.
"If it were just fighting, they wouldn’t have been given the Task to protect the Sect Leader.
"The Sect Leader’s power was unquestionably the best in the Profound Yellow Sect.
"If even he needed protection from the Players, how strong must the avenging person be?
"Therefore, this Task shouldn’t be analyzed superficially.
Protect the Sect Leader? Why?
Only if the Sect Leader himself were scared would he need protection.
Tens of thousands from the Blood Demon Sect couldn’t make the Sect Leader afraid, yet now someone suddenly appearing for revenge has scared him?
That doesn’t make sense!
This enemy is definitely not as simple as they imagine!