"Peerless Dust is definitely dead... Holy crap!?"
"What did I just see?"
The players saw the attack land, but Peerless Dust was still standing there perfectly fine, completely unfazed!
"What's going on?"
Mastering the Rivers and Mountains' confident expression vanished.
Ice Snow Dance, the young girl who originally thought Peerless Dust would submit to her grandfather's oppressive power and hand over his weapon, was also stunned in disbelief.
Since entering the game, she had been well-protected by her grandfather and felt inherently superior, never expecting to suffer any loss. At this moment, she couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Old fool, you are right. Whether in the game or in reality, strength and rules are what matter."
A stream of light flashed in Lin Chen's hand, and he lightly pointed at the ground, forming a Summoning Magic Circle.
The air inexplicably grew hot, and the figure of a giant beast with flowing magma on its surface appeared beside Lin Chen.
Equipment Skill—Summon Lava Behemoth!
"Now that I have the strength, I am the rule!"
Lin Chen lightly pointed forward, and the Lava Behemoth immediately moved.
"Roar!"
The giant beast roared furiously, smashing its fists into the ground. The earth cracked and rapidly extended forward, and magma erupted from within.
Skill: Lava Fire!
Boom!
The melee players who rushed in first were hit by the magma, screaming in agony and turning into corpses.
"Be careful, he has a Summoned Beast assisting him!"
Mastering the Rivers and Mountains and his group were very cunning; they didn't act immediately, only letting their subordinates surround and attack while they kept their distance.
The Priests hurriedly raised their staffs to apply buffs to the remaining people.
Lin Chen immediately drew his bow, firing Four Arrows Per Second in continuous attacks.
Whoosh!
-97966 (Normal Attack Critical Hit)
-10057 (Wrath of Life Passive Effect, cannot critically hit)
...The arrows were invisible and traceless, making them hard to predict!
By the time those people realized danger was approaching, the arrows had already broken through the Defensive Barriers released by the Priests and taken out multiple opponents.
That's right, multiple people, because Lin Chen's normal attack arrows possess Penetration!
"What kind of damage is that?"
The onlookers were dumbfounded.
They had thought Peerless Dust was strong, but they never imagined he was strong to this extent.
Lin Chen continuously drew his bow, cooperating with the Lava Behemoth to eliminate enemies.
At the same time, he activated God-Tier Replication to check the Talents possessed by Mastering the Rivers and Mountains and the others.
When God-Tier Replication is activated, it briefly obtains information about the target being copied.
For example, Hegemon-King of Western Chu's Talent, "Emperors Command," had the description: "Enhances the strength of both contracting parties by signing a contract with others." Lin Chen glanced at it and immediately discarded it, as it didn't suit his style.
"We must control him."
Mastering the Rivers and Mountains issued commands in the Team Communication Channel: "The remaining Assassins, circle around and try to achieve Continuous Control!"
After speaking, he fiercely rushed out, actively drawing Lin Chen's attention.
"Huh, this old guy's Talent is a bit interesting."
Seeing Mastering the Rivers and Mountains attack with his sword, Lin Chen unhurriedly used the skill "Invisible Tracking Arrow" while simultaneously activating a Talent.
Whoosh!
"Hmph, your arrows are just hard to sense; they aren't truly invisible!"
A skill glow flashed beneath Mastering the Rivers and Mountains' feet. He used some unknown Displacement Skill, shifting his body away from his original position, thus avoiding Lin Chen's Invisible Arrow.
Just as he raised his Long Sword, preparing to release a Sword Technique, a faint sound of air being torn suddenly came from behind him!
-299624 (Critical Hit)
An incredibly terrifying Critical Hit damage popped up above Mastering the Rivers and Mountains' head.
It was the Invisible Tracking Arrow that had automatically flown back, piercing his heart and instantly turning him into a corpse.
[You killed player 'Mastering the Rivers and Mountains'. The opponent was in a Gray-Name State, and you did not gain Sin Value!]
Mastering the Rivers and Mountains was completely bewildered even upon death!
He couldn't figure it out—didn't he dodge the attack?
[Replication Successful!]
[God-Tier Trait activated, replicated item Grade +1. You obtained SS-grade Sub-Talent 'Blood Attack'!]
The instant Mastering the Rivers and Mountains died, his Talent was also copied by Lin Chen.
[Blood Attack]
Type: Talent
Grade: SS-grade
Effect 1: Initial Health Limit +100,000.
Effect 2: For every 100 Health points possessed, Attack Power is permanently increased by 1.
Description: My blood is power!
"Damn it, his damage is insane! I'm out, you guys handle it!"
Lin Chen's round of attacks, especially the arrow that instantly killed Mastering the Rivers and Mountains, terrified those who still held illusions, and some immediately turned and ran away.
"Trying to run? No chance!"
Of course, Lin Chen wouldn't let them go, continuing with his Four Arrows Per Second.
White light flashed across the field as people continuously fell.
Even the previously arrogant Hegemon-King of Western Chu was stunned—
We all entered the game at the same time, so why are you so terrifying?
He immediately felt fear!
"Peerless Dust is truly brutal!"
"Hahaha, good kill! That's what you get for trying to monopolize!"
"Peerless Dust is awesome!"
The onlookers, who loved drama, cheered one after another.
Although Peerless Dust's words and actions were quite arrogant, and he probably wasn't a good person, he was at least much better than these guys who tried to enslave them.
Swish!
Suddenly, several figures abruptly materialized.
It was the Assassin "Qing Ming" from the Level Rankings leading the Assassin Squad, stealthily moving behind Lin Chen. Qing Ming plunged the Dagger in his hand towards Lin Chen.
Skill: Gouge!
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Under the enhancement of the Priest's Strengthening Skills, this blow broke through Lin Chen's Defense and successfully put Lin Chen into a Stunned State.
"Everyone, don't panic, I have him controlled!"
Qing Ming shouted loudly.
"Other Assassins, take turns using Gouge. Those with Control Skills should also seize the opportunity to use them, aiming to keep him controlled until he dies."
"Focus Fire Attack quickly!"
Seeing this, the players who hadn't run away immediately attacked.
The Shield Guards ran over, carrying Large Shields, ready to use the "Shield Bash" skill to coordinate with the Assassins' Continuous Control.
Just then, the Lava Behemoth leaped high into the air, smashing its heavy body onto the ground.
Skill: Shockwave!
Boom!
A strong Earthquake Wave spread out, instantly killing all the Assassins standing behind Lin Chen, except for Qing Ming.
Even the rushing Shield Guards suffered heavy casualties.
With that slight delay, Lin Chen broke free from the control and turned around, punching Qing Ming in the head.
Bang!
With a loud explosion, blood splattered, and Qing Ming fell instantly.
"He's too fierce! Let's retreat quickly!"
Seeing this, the others completely abandoned their illusions and immediately took off running.
"All of you, die!"
Lin Chen activated the Speed Boost Skill of his light and agile boots, increasing his speed further. Invisible arrows shot out continuously, traversing the entire field, causing white lights to flash incessantly!
"Holy crap, Big Boss, you hit someone by mistake!"
"Run!"
Lin Chen's Attack Range reached three hundred meters, and his arrows possessed Penetration. Some close-by onlookers were unfortunately killed by mistake.
Lin Chen ignored this, chasing and killing all the way into the Base. He killed anyone suspected of being an outsider, and anyone suspected of being Hegemon-King of Western Chu's subordinate.
In the end, only a few people managed to escape during the chaos.
Including Hegemon-King of Western Chu and Mastering the Rivers and Mountains, most participants died once.
Only then did Lin Chen stop.
He turned back and saw players gathered at the edge of the Barrier, watching but not daring to approach.
"Is there anyone else who is unconvinced? Step forward."
Lin Chen drew his bow, condensing an arrow, and chuckled: "Do you wish to test the sharpness of my arrow?"
"My sword too..."
A Little Fatty in the crowd called out, as if by reflex, in a moment of hotheadedness.
The moment he spoke, the people around him scattered in fright, leaving the Little Fatty alone in an empty space, making him extremely conspicuous.
The Little Fatty instantly realized he had caused a huge disaster. His mind raced, and he said with an awkward expression, "My sword is also... also very blunt, hehe..."
His chubby face struggled to muster a smile, which looked worse than crying: "Big Boss, I just had a reflex, please don't misunderstand..."
"Too late, Little Fatty."
Lin Chen released his hand, the Invisible Tracking Arrow shot through the air, and a white light flashed on the Little Fatty's body, instantly killing him on the spot.