While other major groups are currently focused on developing tactics, Xiao Jin's side doesn't have that problem.
There are only four of them; they just need to take care of themselves.
After collecting the scattered tents and supplies back into his spatial storage, Xiao Jin's gaze swept over Yang Sheng before turning to Sui Feng.
"Your injury has just healed, don't push yourself."
"Hey bro, just hide behind me in a bit." Sui Ying patted her chest, causing a tremor.
Sui Feng smiled and gave Sui Ying a flick on the forehead: "Little girl, your brother is doing fine, just mind your own business."
Before long, the players were ready, and the figures of skeletons could be faintly seen around the corner of the alley.
"Here we go! Everyone, we've made it through seven days, and this is it!"
One of the players shouted, and the others took a deep breath.
In the dim, gloomy twilight, accompanied by heavy, chaotic footsteps and the grating sound of bones rubbing against cold weapons.
It was as if a dark mass of skeletons, seemingly surging from the depths of hell, slowly stepped into the center of the empty and gloomy square.
These skeletons, clad in tattered armor, with eerie blue flames flickering in their empty eye sockets, resembled a group of cursed ghosts, instantly enveloping the square in an aura of death.
They were initially aimless, but the moment they saw the players, a real killing intent began to spread.
The players were on edge, the air thick with tension and unease, but none of the leaders spoke, and no one dared to make the first move.
However, at this critical moment, a sudden, orderly sound of footsteps, like thunder, rang out behind everyone, breaking the silence and instantly putting everyone's nerves on edge.
The players turned around in astonishment, only to find that the guards who should have been standing guard outside the palace gates had silently approached.
They moved in unison, like a well-trained army, their spears gleaming coldly, pointing directly at the chilling army of skeletons ahead.
The one leading the group was a more burly and imposing guard.
It was clad in heavy armor and held a huge saber in its hand, the blade gleaming with a chilling light, clearly reflecting the distant torches.
With a deep and long rumble, it sounded like the sound of ancient war drums.
As if driven by an invisible force, the guards unleashed astonishing fighting power in an instant.
They roared in unison, raised their spears, and launched a fierce attack on the dark, swarming army of skeletons.
In an instant, swords flashed and shadows danced.
Everyone: ...
This time, the players were stunned. What was going on? Someone had joined in. Would they still fight?
Many people looked at their own team captain or leader.
But the next second, everyone heard a notification.
[Ding—The ultimate mission has been triggered: The Royal Palace Defense]
[Note: Before the game ends, all players must cooperate with the palace guards to prevent the skeleton army from breaching the palace. The contribution leaderboard is now open, and rewards will be distributed upon returning to the login point.]
Alright, it's a system task, they have to do it this time whether they like it or not.
Gao Ya had no intention of dragging her feet. These palace guards were strong, but there were only less than a hundred of them.
Facing an overwhelming army of skeletons, the death of even one is a loss for the players.
She immediately stopped hesitating and said, "Go!"
After she finished speaking, the players behind Gao Ya rushed forward with her, and seeing this, others also joined the battle.
The spacious square was now filled with roars.
The dim torchlight barely illuminated the surrounding scenery.
Xiao Jin, dressed in a black coat, had a cold and stern face. She gripped the long knife in her hand tightly, and with each thrust, the shattered shadow would accurately pierce the empty chest of the skull in front of her.
With the crisp sound of bones breaking, the skeleton seemed to have been ripped from its lifeline, instantly becoming incredibly fragile.
Without pausing, Xiao Jin kicked out fiercely, shattering the already powerless skeleton into a pile of scattered, rotten bones on the ground.
Just then, another skeleton wielding a huge bone knife staggered out of the shadows.
Its empty eye sockets gleamed with an eerie green light, and then it suddenly swung the knife down at Xiao Jin's head.
Xiao Jin snorted coldly and quickly raised her hand, using the back of her knife to block the sudden attack. The huge impact made her arm tremble slightly.
But Xiao Jin quickly regained his balance and forcefully flung the skeleton aside.
The next second, a small orange appeared in Xiao Jin's palm. Her eyes sharpened, and she accurately threw the bomb into the dense horde of skeletons.
With a deafening roar, brilliant flames and scattered debris instantly engulfed the area, completely clearing out a small patch of skeletons.
The smell of gunpowder and burnt metal permeated the air, sending a chill down one's spine.
"Wow!"
Chu Yuan punched a skeleton away, then muttered, staring at the firelight on Xiao Jin's side, "You said you weren't interested? Then why did you make such a commotion right away!"
"Ha! I won't let you win so easily."
As he spoke, Chu Yuan stretched all his joints, pulled out a pure black trident, and with his swing, a gust of wind rose around him.
Chu Yuan swung his weapon, and a small tornado gradually took shape, swirling up and crushing the surrounding skeletons, quickly clearing a space.
Not only Chu Yuan, but there were quite a few other players in the square who launched a massive attack.
First up was Shen Qing. He stood on a high place, and after casting a spell, a huge fireball slowly formed above him.
The flames continued to gather, and the fireball grew larger and larger.
Then, with a flick of his staff, fireballs rained down on the skeletons, instantly creating a sea of inferno.
Gao Ya, like Xiao Jin, is a pure melee fighter.
Her weapon was a giant sword with an extremely wide blade. When she wielded it, it was incredibly powerful. With a single glare from Rouge Tiger's eyes, the skeleton was instantly cleaved into pieces.
Wang Zixuan, wielding a longbow, moved like an elf around the perimeter of the battlefield, killing several skeletons with each draw of her bow.
This time, Xiao Jin was wrong. This was not a parasitic plant that depended on a man, but a real man-eating flower.
As for Yunye, he was like a ghost, unlike other players who made a big show of themselves. He was like an assassin, disappearing and reappearing each time, his dagger would pierce through the skull's head.
At least for now, the number of players is far less than the army of skeletons.
However, in terms of the situation, the players at least have the upper hand.
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