Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 131 Resonance with the Witch
"Huh...huh..."

Li Wei was bent over, his hands on his knees, breathing heavily. Clyde and Leon, having recovered from their shock, rushed over to protect him.

But the shock they felt was beyond words.

What the hell is this?
I thought it was going to be a tough battle, but it was over in the blink of an eye!
Clyde thought he had reacted quickly enough, but all he could see was Li Wei's back as he sped around the corner at full speed. As for the process of Li Wei drawing his spear and throwing it, it could only be described as a compressed spring suddenly springing up.

Isn't he a two-star hunter?

Who gave you permission to be so arrogant!

"Don't fucking bother with me, kill that witch!"

Li Wei roared like a bellows, "How can you old birds be so incompetent! Don't you understand that opportunities in combat are fleeting!"

Mudd!

Clyde, Leon, Old John, and Sophie rushed up the steep slope, but it was too late. The black-robed witch was already retreating to create distance, and when she saw her front line being instantly wiped out, she immediately controlled the blood wolf to disappear into the night and ran away very fast.

Perhaps only Sophie could catch up during this period.

But this bitch kept shrinking back, and by the time the huge monster leaped down, she was already thirty meters away.

Old John, adhering to the idea that he should maintain distance as he was a ranged attacker, stayed at the edge of the battlefield. He fired two arrows at the witch, but since the black-robed witch was far enough away from him, and the arrows were fired from below and were a high-speed moving target, it was normal that the arrows missed.

So by the time Clyde and Lyon, two brave men, climbed the steep slope, it was too late.

A large crow was flying overhead, and the crow skull in Li Wei's arms was also trembling slightly. It seemed that the enemy was about to retreat.

Li Wei finally caught her breath and her strength began to recover rapidly.

This sounds exaggerated and outrageous.

But it is what it is.

Because he was different from Clyde and Leon, he had planned from the beginning to use the Bloodthirsty Spear to break through the armor and kill this big guy instantly!

Who's going to fight you for three hundred rounds? Are you stupid?
Tactics and strategy are no match for a quick victory at this moment!
A two-star quality Bloodthirsty Spear will break after being thrown once. Is such an expensive price a joke?
So when he shouted "Scatter!", Clyde and Leon simply dodged as usual.

But Li Wei was like a sprinter who heard the starting gun, bursting into full speed in an instant. His 15 points of agility made his speed, balance, and response to the surrounding environment excellent.

Of all the people, no one can compare to him except Sophie.

This arc-shaped run, less than fifteen meters long, instantly ignited 50 points of his stamina.

It's not just because it's fast, but because it's like the power consumption of an F1 car when it drifts through a corner.

Maintaining speed while maneuvering in curves demonstrates a level of balance, control, and even explosive power that is unimaginable for those with lower agility.

When he channeled the momentum of his run into the Bloodthirsty Spear with a running start, that was his peak moment. Almost all his strength and momentum were concentrated in that moment. After the throw was completed, he only had 50 points of stamina left.

My heart was pounding, and my vision went black!
But that's where the power of javelins and spears lies.

In the previous version, Fila had explained the spear thrower to Li Wei, saying that it could throw farther, deal more damage, and was easier to use, but he just listened and ignored it.

It's not that the significance of the spear thrower is negated, but rather that it doesn't fit his tactics.

Just now, from the moment the big guy jumped down to the moment he completed the throwing kill, the whole process took less than three seconds. Could your spear thrower have been installed in time? Could you have reacted quickly?
Flexible, fast, and stable, it can deliver a rapid and precise strike in the blink of an eye when needed. The throwing accuracy must be at the centimeter level, and the throwing angle cannot be slightly off. It must penetrate the fine grid, otherwise the Bloodthirsty Spear will definitely be deflected. Only by throwing it personally can such an effect be achieved.

This is one of the core close-combat skills that Li Wei needs.

That's right. That big guy was less than five meters away from him in a straight line. If that doesn't count as close combat, then what is?

"George, are you alright?"

At this moment, Old John finally stepped forward to help Li Wei up, but there seemed to be a hint of confusion and surprise in his eyes that this was also possible.

He is indeed a three-star hunter, and he knows that hunter card talents provide a bonus to spear-type weapons, and he has practiced with them in his spare time.

However, how should I put it, he witnessed the whole thing.

I have a feeling that he is the two-star hunter, while Li Wei is the three-star hunter.

This kid is unbalanced in his studies, isn't he?
Hunters, shouldn't you focus on the knowledge of trap making, prey processing, fur tanning, mountain produce gathering, and prey tracking and domestication?
All you do when you have nothing better to do is practice spear throwing?
Does he adhere to martial ethics? Does he follow logic?
"I'm fine! Much better."

Li Wei nodded and picked up the discarded two-star composite bow. Fortunately, the ground here was mostly soil with not many pebbles, otherwise it would have been easily damaged if he had just tossed it away.

"Sir, what should we do with this body?"

Clyde asked with awe, unable to deny it, even if the other party was just a recent elementary school graduate, and even if the other party's attack was largely due to the two-star special weapon and one-star shoes.

However, being able to obtain a two-star special weapon is already a very impressive thing.

"Take off his armor! Be careful not to let his filthy blood touch your mouth, nose, eyes, or wounds. Then burn him; the plague on this guy should be very high-level." Li Wei stepped forward and forcefully pulled out his Bloodthirsty Spear, which was already damaged; he didn't know if Clyde could repair it. "Yes, sir!"

Clyde and Leon clashed.

Sophie and Old John kept watch around the perimeter, while Li Wei looked towards the camp. The noisy shouts of battle had ceased, and even the torches were gone. The bandits had retreated before even starting their attack on the city, but it was also possible that they had circled around the city to ambush them.

If the black-robed witch launches a surprise attack from behind, the situation will be very unfavorable.

This is also why he wasn't in a hurry to return to camp.

There are no notifications yet; it's not over yet.

Soon, the giant monster's armor was knocked off.

Both Clyde and Lyon are three-star craftsmen, so this isn't difficult.

However, after they knocked it down, the stench almost knocked them both out.

Li Wei glanced back and felt a chill run down her spine.

Because this huge thing doesn't look like a human at all; it's more like an bloated, mutated zombie!

He had no inner clothing at all, and his whole body was covered in brown blisters and erosions, constantly oozing dark brown liquid.

It's hard to imagine how a normal person could endure such pain. Moreover, this guy has immense strength. If he hadn't been shot in the head, it's hard to imagine the horrific destruction he would have caused. Especially if he had charged into a dense army formation, it would have been like a giant windmill cutting grass in a chaotic frenzy!
"Throw the armor aside for now, quick! Wash their hands!"

Li Wei handed him the water pouch; he had been carrying a backpack the whole time.

Just then, he suddenly felt the raven skull in his arms vibrate again, so the black-robed witch was giving orders again?
"Clang clang clang!"

At this moment, from the direction of the camp, Fila and Penny rang the alarm bell again, but this time it wasn't a frantic, random banging; instead, it was rhythmic. Li Wei couldn't understand it, but Old John immediately said in a deep voice, "George, something's wrong! A total of thirty bandits have bypassed the city wall and are heading this way. They're trying to encircle us from both sides!"

"Sir, this place is not safe to stay any longer. We will cover your retreat!"

Clyde immediately shouted anxiously, "If we're really blocked, there's no way to escape! Thirty bandits, plus a witch of unknown ability, and two two-star mutated blood wolves—this battle won't be easy!"

Of course, if he were the head of the family, he would definitely have different ideas, but for the sake of the plot's logic, this is the only way to put it.

Li Wei remained calm, and the large amount of stamina he had just expended had recovered to 140 points in just a few minutes.

This is the advantage of being at level one awakening, and it's also the benefit of Li Wei making the most of dinner time in the evening. When you're hungry, no matter how awakened you are at level one, you can't cook without rice!
At the same time, he was also very fortunate that he wasn't the only one who did this; these veterans were also taking the time to replenish their food supplies at that time. Otherwise, if it were a bunch of inexperienced newbies, things would have been much worse!
"Let's report on our physical condition. Can we still sustain a fight?"

Li Wei said in a deep voice, "This is something that would normally warrant a warning, so it's a bit of a 'NG' (out of line)."

However, based on past experience, as long as there is a state of war, even if you say something wrong, as long as it is not too outrageous, it will not have any impact. For example, in the previous version, Penny said in battle that this was not a game, and there was no retake.

However, if there are problems with behavioral patterns, then the situation can become very serious.

"Reporting to my lord, I am fine."

"That's okay with me too."

Whether it was Clyde, Lyon, or Sophie, old John reported quickly, but all said there was no problem and resolutely refused to disclose any numbers.

They are then very difficult to fool.

However, Li Wei estimates that physical strength and lifespan are probably the top priorities for all veteran players to awaken.

Then, based on their individual characteristics, they will choose to awaken strength, agility, or defense.

It's basically a two-plus-one model, but it's normal for it to be different.

For example, he speculated that Clyde had awakened four attributes: life, stamina, strength, and defense.

Leon's awakening likely involves the three attributes of life, stamina, and strength.

The others also had all three attributes awakened.

"Alright, let's rest for a bit, then we'll make plans again. Also, keep an eye on the sky, and watch out for that big crow."

As Li Wei spoke, his gaze drifted towards the hillside above the quarry, his intentions quite clear.

Rather than facing those thirty bandits head-on and then being ambushed from behind by the witch, it would be better to turn around and kill the witch or scare her away first!

The others remained silent, focusing on recovering their strength.

About two or three minutes later, Li Wei felt the raven skull in his arms trembling again, and he knew that the black-robed witch had come back again.

At the same time, under the faint starlight, a dark shadow could be vaguely seen walking silently about 300 meters away. It was moving slowly but very quietly, and it was not carrying a torch, so its intention was very obvious.

(End of this chapter)