Ancient Ark: A Dark-Themed Historical Survival Game

Chapter 89 Five Great Evils Emerge Simultaneously

Deceptive tactics and clandestine operations.

One of the secret techniques of Yin and Yang from the military strategist.

Its main function is to evade attacks. The effect is that whenever it is attacked, its body becomes ethereal, thus rendering the specific attack ineffective.

Once this technique is used, it can grant immunity to physical critical strike damage or crippling and fatal attacks.

The secret techniques are used in a strange and unpredictable manner.

Xiao Yu currently has two possible changes.

The first type is "Hidden Tricks and Deceptions - Ceasefire".

The second type is "Hidden Tricks and Techniques".

The Ceasefire mode grants immunity to physical damage.

The "positive spell mode" is immunity to spell damage.

The two can be switched at any time, but cannot coexist simultaneously, thus greatly reducing the threat of a single attack method.

Although Xiao Yu has only cultivated the Yin-Yang Technique of the Military Saint to level 1, which is just the beginning level, his physical damage immunity is already as high as 1000!

Almost unbeatable in its class!

Even a level 10 overlord would find it extremely difficult to deal more than 1000 points of non-critical damage in one hit against Xiao Yu's current equipment level and physical strength.

Even with different attack methods, it is still necessary to determine whether Xiao Yu is in the "orthodox attack" or "orthodox technique" mode.

However, because it can switch between modes at any time, the two modes are indistinguishable, and in the end, one often has to guess, just like in Sun Tzu's Art of War.

The phrase "as unknowable as the shadows" is perfectly embodied in this description.

of course.

The hidden weapons are indeed mysterious.

But it is by no means an unsolvable problem.

Xiao Yu can only maintain this for 10 seconds at present, so in addition to launching a mixed attack, he can also use delaying tactics to deal with the situation.

Also.

While hiding can help you avoid attacks.

However, it also imposes some limitations on its own attacks.

In Ceasefire mode, while immune to physical attacks, one is also unable to use physical attacks.

In the Stop spell mode, although one is immune to spell damage, one is also unable to use spells.

Otherwise, the hidden state will fail.

Therefore, if the enemy figurees out the mechanism of this secret technique, they can seize the moment of its attack to counterattack, or seize the moment of its casting of the spell to counter it.

of course.

It's easy to say.

This is like everyone knowing the technique of sliding tackle to kill a tiger, but actually doing it is like delivering takeout to the tiger.

Xiao Yu was currently using the Yin Concealment Ceasefire state, and he had not only cast a secret spell on himself but also on his three companions.

Although the sword formation was powerful, the sword energy damage was essentially a physical attack, so it could not cause any harm to the four people.

A few seconds later.

The power of the sword formation has diminished.

Without waiting for others to make a move.

An invisible, righteous aura enveloped his entire body.

Xiao Yu drew his battle blade and unleashed a sword aura that instantly tore through the air and struck the Evil Eye Demon Sword.

boom!

A loud bang.

His mastery of the Haoran Sword was not profound, and the use of a saber instead of a sword affected the power of his attack. In theory, the power of this strike should not have exceeded that of Wang Yang's Yuchang Sword Style.

It can hit instantly.

The demon sword collapsed and disintegrated.

The twenty Yue female demon spirits scattered.

This is the characteristic of the Righteous Sword: its Righteous Qi is specifically designed to counter and break various evil spells and strange techniques, so it can play a miraculous role in many situations.

The twenty Yue Maiden Demon Spirits immediately scattered. Although they were not seriously injured, their combined attack had been broken.

The magic sword has been deactivated.

The sword formation immediately lost its effect.

Now is the time to launch a counterattack with full force!

Without Xiao Yu giving any orders, Wang Yang and Su Qingmeng immediately took action. Wang Yang attacked directly with his sword, while Su Qingmeng summoned the Ash Fury Demon.

Xiao Yu and Jiang Xiaxia then used their longbows for ranged attacks. Under Xiao Yu's powerful firepower, the group quickly annihilated the monsters.

[You have collected loot: Soul Essence +180, Blade Spirit Ashes +10, White Forging Stones +2!]

[You have collected the following loot: Soul Essence +180, Sword Spirit Ashes +10, Yue Maiden Bronze Sword +1, White Soul Stone +9!]

[You have collected loot: Soul Essence +180, Blade Spirit Ashes +10, White Soul Stones +22!]

【————】

The drops from level 8 elite monsters were pretty good, with a total of 3600 essence, nearly 200 common materials, more than 10 rare materials, and several pieces of white-quality equipment.

Jiang Xiaxia was still shaken.

"My god, I never expected this place to be so dangerous. If it weren't for the amazing effect of the senior's secret technique, we would most likely have been doomed."

Xiao Yu: "Never let your guard down, for the old world is full of risks."

Jiang Xiaxia nodded obediently, "Yes!"

Wang Yang and Su Qingmeng were filled with awe and curiosity.

Just how many tricks does Xiao Yu have up his sleeve?

He seems to possess many incredible secret techniques.

When using this type of arcane skill, the caster can conceal the skill's information.

In other words.

When Wang Yang and Su Qingmeng are affected by the Four Curses of the Military Saint or the Yin-Yang Secret Technique, they cannot see the names of the skills and cannot judge their backgrounds.

Based on known intelligence.

Xiao Yu has three heroic spirits.

They are Xi Shi, who is at least purple quality; Zheng Dan, a top-tier blue-quality hero; and an unnamed hero of extremely high quality.

The problem is coming.

Where do all the secret techniques, spells, and swordsmanship he uses come from? Could it be that he harbors a Heroic Spirit, a Heroic Spirit whose strength surpasses that of other Heroic Spirits?

That's unreasonable!

The nameless warrior is already level 9.

It is said that Xi Shi and Zheng Dan have also cultivated to level 7.

Even though it was Xiao Yu who was cultivating three heroic spirits of such strength while maintaining his own cultivation and strength at a rapid pace, it was already almost a miracle.

But Xiao Yu has so many special skills, they can't all be abilities granted by Soul Crystals, right?

After eliminating all the impossibilities, the remaining possibilities, however illogical they may be, may be the only answer.

"This guy is unfathomable!"

Wang Yang thought to himself, "His limits are probably beyond comprehension. Never think you understand him, and never easily antagonize someone like him!"

Su Qingmeng sized up Xiao Yu's back.

Her eyes sparkled.

"What a mysterious guy! He instills curiosity and a desire to explore in everyone. My decision to join him early was definitely the right one!"

Jiang Xiaxia could see what the two big shots were thinking.

She suddenly felt very happy.

Others may not know about the senior's hidden heroic spirit, but no one knows it better than me. It is clear that even though Sister Qingmeng has joined, I, Xia Xia, am still her number one confidante!

"While I, Xia, may not be the most capable, my loyalty to my senior is absolutely unwavering!"

Not long after.

The four of them passed through the Sword Tomb.

We finally reached the center of the mountaintop.

There is a large but dilapidated altar site here.

You have entered the area of ​​influence of the deep-sea nightmare "Kuaiji Altar". Do you wish to challenge the nightmare?

【whether!】

Xiao Yu glanced at the three of them, then nodded in acknowledgment, and they immediately got ready.

"Start the challenge!"

A powerful force suddenly surged in like a tidal wave, causing a brief feeling of suffocation, but this feeling came and went quickly.

[You have entered the deep-sea nightmare "Kuaiji Altar". The current nightmare is enhanced by the aura of the deep sea. All monsters have +100% health, all attributes increased by 20%, and drop rate increased by 50%!]

Current pollution level: 0%!

【————】

Your team has triggered a "Lucky Aura," granting an additional 50% drop rate!

The Nightmare Challenge has officially begun!

The moment Jiang Xiaxia regained her vision and senses, she felt an intensely hot aura surging in from all directions, as if she were in a furnace.

"This is----"

The four people were before entering the nightmare.

The location is the summit of the modified main peak of Kuaiji Mountain.

The current location is still the mountaintop, but this mountain is no longer the highest peak; it now looks like a low mountain of about fifty or sixty meters.

Looking around in all directions.

A scene of hell.

Countless raging magma.

It is like a lake or ocean with no end in sight.

All the nearby mountains were engulfed in lava and flames, and the mountaintop where the group was currently located was practically an isolated island in a sea of ​​fire.

[You are affected by "Infernal Aura," losing an additional 10 health points per minute!]

【————】

The chosen ones then examined their surroundings.

The top of this low hill has been transformed into a large sacrificial site, its structure consisting of a central, round altar.

It consists of an outer ring plaza.

The current location of the four people.

It was the small square beneath the altar.

The plaza has a volcanic stone surface with many intricate patterns engraved on it, while the central circular altar is about thirty meters high.

The round altar is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom.

Like a cone that has been cut in half.

Atop the altar was a ball of burning black flame, and around the circular platform stood five statues, each depicting a grotesque, burning skeleton.

This scene feels both grand and eerie, quite unlike any other nightmare I've encountered before.

Wang Yang quickly observed the surroundings.

He said, "The area we can move around and explore in this nightmare instance seems very small!"

Su Qingmeng nodded: "The fires nearby are not only deadly but also highly polluted. We can't possibly enter them. Does that mean our mission is to passively defend?"

The two truly deserve to be called the most outstanding chosen ones.

Within ten seconds of entering, based on their situation and environment, they immediately made reasonable deductions about the dungeon's mechanics and gameplay.

Although not entirely accurate.

But I've guessed about 70-80% of it.

Yingdu Ruins, Gusu Demon Palace, and Thorn Shadow Corridor can all be considered exploration-type nightmare dungeons, while Kuaiji Altar is more like a tower defense dungeon.

However, if you treat it simply as a tower defense instance, you will likely suffer heavy losses in the following battles!

Jiang Xiaxia didn't understand the nightmare mechanics, so she asked directly, "Senior, this place is very strange, how should we deal with it?"

I didn't have time to answer.

Five statues near the circular altar burst into flames of an eerie green, and at the same time, a phantom appeared above each statue.

"Five historical atrocities?" Su Qingmeng exclaimed in astonishment, "That's too many!"

Xiao Yu glanced over them.

Information about various evil deeds and depravity emerged one after another.

【Thousand-Throat Curse Lord - Tongue Tyrant】, Level 9 Rare Elite —

[Blood Prisoner - Ku Cheng], Level 9 Rare Elite —

[Poisonous Gu Sly Owl - Feng Tong], Level 9 Rare Elite —

【Fierce Blade General - Zhuji Ying】, Level 9 Rare Elite —

[Strategist and Wise - Ji Ran], Level 9 Lord —

have to say.

The scene is quite spectacular.

Wang Yang frowned: "Historical corrupted beings are all mini-bosses in dungeons, and they usually have their own separate boss battlegrounds. A battleground where five corrupted beings appear at the same time is unprecedented."

Jiang Xiaoxia exclaimed in surprise, "Almost all the famous ministers and officials under King Goujian of Yue have arrived!"

The two most famous ministers under King Goujian of Yue were Fan Li and Wen Zhong, but besides these two, there were many other influential figures who left their mark on history.

She Yong, Ku Cheng, Feng Tong, and Zhu Ji Ying were said to be among the five most famous officials of the Yue Kingdom at that time, alongside Fan Xin and Wen Zhong.

As for why there are six doctors among the five great doctors?

This is similar to the fact that there are five of the Four Heavenly Kings or seven states among the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, mainly due to different statistical methods and standards.

Of the five major vices that have now emerged.

She Yong, Ku Cheng, Feng Tong, and Zhu Ji Ying are all rare elites at level 9, but Ji Ran is different from others, not only occupying the center position.

It's even at the level of a level 9 lord!

This strength is enough to single-handedly support a deep-sea nightmare and become the ultimate BOSS!

Why is Ji Ran, who is not one of the Five Great Ministers of Yue, stronger? It's mainly because Ji Ran himself is powerful, and he is also associated with two other powerful figures.

Just as Sima Geng was one of the seventy-two disciples of Confucius.

Ji Ran was one of the Ten Disciples of Xuan Yuan.

The Ten Disciples of Xuan Yuan were the ten most outstanding disciples of Laozi, the founder of Taoism. Ji Ran's ability to become Laozi's disciple alone was enough to generate considerable influence.

Ji Ran was not only a disciple of Laozi, but also the teacher of Fan Li. He was one of the oldest economists in history, and his career should be similar to that of Zi Chan.

no doubt.

This is a high-quality BOSS.

It's not surprising that he possesses Lord-level strength; the five corrupted beings are currently standing atop a statue.

Each one exuded a powerful aura of the deep sea. Their strength was already formidable, and after being enhanced, they became even more oppressive.

Ji Ran's gaze swept over Xiao Yu, Wang Yang, and Su Qingmeng. Jiang Xiaoxia shook her head and said, "How dare you issue a challenge with just four people?"

Future chosen ones, you will pay a heavy price for your arrogance.

"If you want war, then fight! Stop talking nonsense!"

Wang Yang drew his sword and unleashed a lightning-fast Fish Intestine Style attack, sending out nine small, fish-like swords that hurtled towards Ji Ran in the center position at top speed.

An invisible barrier appeared near the statue, and before the sword energies could even hit Ji Ran, they were immediately blocked by this barrier.

"It's not that easy!"

At this moment, Xiao Yu said, "These five statues contain considerable energy and can form a barrier to protect them, making them impossible to break through in a short time."

Ji Ran: "Young man, why be in such a hurry? Now that you're here, we'll do our best to entertain you!"

While they were talking.

The five major evils exert their influence simultaneously.

The five statues simultaneously released energy and connected with each other, activating the array of the entire sacrificial site. The array patterns on the ground were charged and lit up.

Su Qingmeng frowned: "This is—"

Xiao Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "This scene is a large sacrificial site, and this formation is a massive sacrificial formation!"

The five major evils have all spoken out.

The filthy, chaotic, and insane sounds echoed through the sacrificial site, sending chills down one's spine.

"For the sake of hegemony."

"Your Majesty may sacrifice anything."

"Anyone can be a sacrifice!"

"Those destined for future generations, you too are destined to become part of the sacrifices!"

"Come back!"

"Your Majesty's three thousand Yue soldiers!"

"Let future generations witness the sharpness of Da Yue!"

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The five evil forces activated the formation with all their might, and suddenly five passages appeared in the sea of ​​fire from all directions, with a small team of demon soldiers and generals emerging from each passage.

[Soul Reaver], Level 9 Common Unit —

[Soul Demon General], Level 9 Elite Unit —

These demonic soldiers and generals were all skeletons clad in tattered armor, being smoldered by raging flames, yet they all exuded a formidable aura.

All five teams have the same configuration.

A demon general led eight demon soldiers.

Jiang Xiaxia's face was somewhat pale: "Damn it, dealing with five corrupted beings is already difficult enough, but this place is also spawning a large number of smaller monsters!"

"Don't be afraid!"

Su Qingmeng noticed something.

She immediately said, "The five corrupted ones don't seem to be able to leave the statue for the time being, which means we can just focus on dealing with the smaller monsters."

Wang Yang nodded: "Although there are quite a few, they shouldn't be too difficult to deal with."

Xiao Yu: "It's not that simple here."

Wang Yang and Su Qingmeng were both taken aback.

Is there something fishy going on?

Look closely!

Xiao Yu didn't explain as he drew the Ash Warbow. Relying on its extremely long attack range, he fired several arrows in quick succession, finishing with a Swift Wind Assault Arrow.

—143!

—132!

—464 (Critical Hit!)

All hit the front-line Firewood Demon Soldier.

The final gust of wind pierced through his skull, killing him instantly.

The moment the Corpse Demon Soldier fell.

-

His armor and bones turned to ashes and exploded into a gray sphere of loot, while the flames within his body were absorbed by the ground formation.

It is very well hidden.

If you don't observe carefully.

Those destined for greatness may not be able to notice these details.

If Wang Yang and Su Qingmeng were leading the team to run the dungeon themselves, even if they discovered this detail, they probably wouldn't think much of it.

But Xiao Yu just gave me a hint.

This scene depicts a large sacrificial site.

This large magic array is also a sacrificial array.

Given Wang Yang and Su Qingmeng's intelligence and the information they received, how could they not have grasped the crux of the problem?

Su Qingmeng asked with a grave expression, "Can the formation in this area absorb the power within the monsters?"

Wang Yang glanced at the formation, then at the five evil beings maintaining it, and finally at the altar in the center.

"Did you understand?"

"I understand. The sacrifice the Corruption spoke of wasn't for us; the real sacrifices were for these lesser monsters!"

Wang Yang and Su Qingmeng realized the danger.

Both of them felt a lingering fear.

This nightmare mechanic is very unique; it looks like a tower defense mode dungeon where the team needs to divide tasks to deal with monsters that appear from all directions.

This is not the case.

The real strategy for this dungeon is to kill as few mobs as possible, because every extra mob killed will contribute to the altar's power.

What is the purpose of the altar?

Xiao Yu didn't say it, but it's not hard to guess.

It's highly likely that the ultimate boss, Goujian, will be summoned!

The more monsters a player kills in the early stages, the stronger the final boss they will face!

Wang Yang had already figured out a strategy.

"The correct strategy for this nightmare is to first control the battlefield with crowd control skills or completely suppress the monsters with sealing skills, then quickly destroy the five statues and eliminate the Corruption Destruction Formation!"

"That's right, this is a relatively simple way to play."

Is it simple?

It's probably not that simple!

Control and sealing skills are very rare and difficult to master!

Su Qingmeng has this skill, but she is not strong enough to control the field. At most, she can only play a supporting role in the process of restraining others.

However, she still breathed a sigh of relief!

This dungeon might be very difficult for other chosen ones, but it wasn't too difficult for them.

Why?

Xiao Yu's Xi Shi spirit is the trump card!

Her "Water Moon Illusion" can be completely controlled by the group, giving the chosen ones enough time to defeat the five evils one by one!

But just when she thought Xiao Yu would do that.

Xiao Yu said, "Although this method is very simple, I don't plan to use it. Let's kill as many small monsters as possible."

Why?

All three of them were a little confused.

Xiao Yu said, "Is that even a question? A nightmare only has the richest resources and the highest drop rate when it's in its initial, undeveloped state. It would be a waste not to develop it properly!"

Are you crazy?

Wang Yang and Su Qingmeng didn't understand.

He knew the correct way to play, but he insisted on choosing a difficult route. Wasn't he afraid of crashing and burning?

however.

Compared to the hesitation of the two.

Jiang Xiaoxia reacted the fastest.

She drew her bow and launched an attack on one of the approaching Corpse Demons.

Unlike Wang Yang and Su Qingmeng.

Jiang Xiaoxia has absolute trust in Xiao Yu.

Since this decision was made by Senior Xiao, there is absolutely no problem with it. As a die-hard fan and number one loyal follower, all I need to do is carry it out diligently!

Su Qing dreamt that Jiang Xiaxia took action.

She was slightly taken aback, but then she didn't hesitate any longer and immediately summoned the spirit of Wen Zhong to cast the secret technique "Gathering the Wise and Assisting the Saint" on herself.

Wen Zhongyingling is only level 6.

It could be extremely useful to Su Qingmeng.

This secret technique can greatly enhance innate abilities and increase the maximum value of mental power, which is enough to greatly improve the upper limit of Shadow Summoning's abilities.

Amidst the surging shadows.

Two powerful figures appeared.

One of them was clad in armor made of countless fragments of sword blades, covered in sharp edges, and held a blood-red short sword.

The other is a creature with twisted wings, missing limbs, and resembling a strange bird.

[Shadow Blade Shadowfiend], Tier 7 Lord Unit —

[Shadow Limb Lone Demon], Level 7 Lord Unit —

Wang Yang's expression changed slightly.

Su Qingmeng's growth has been extremely rapid recently. With the help of Wen Zhong, she is now able to summon and control two level 7 lords simultaneously in a short period of time.

Seeing this situation.

I didn't say anything more.

Xiao Yu is the captain.

Even if you have doubts, you must obey orders.

Wang Yang no longer concealed his strength; the purple light of the heroic spirit shone forth, and King Helü of Wu, the Mandate of Heaven, appeared on the scene wielding the King's Sword.

Xiao Yu glanced at Helu.

It's currently at level 7, but level 8 isn't far off.

Wang Yang recently equipped He Chuang with a green soul crystal and a green soul weapon, which significantly improved the overall strength of the heroic spirits.

The battle is imminent!

The first batch of forty-five small monsters.

While their numbers are considerable and their overall strength is quite formidable under the enhancement of Deep Sea Nightmare, they are still insufficient to pose a threat to the four.

But this is just the beginning.

Small monsters will keep appearing.

Xiao Yu knew that the sheer number of monsters alone was enough to produce an astonishing amount of essence and resources.

As for why Xiao Yu knew that the more monsters he killed, the stronger Goujian would become and the greater the difficulty of the nightmare, he still resolutely chose to do so?

Is it just for the resources produced by these small monsters?

of course not.

At least not entirely.

Xiao Yu knew the mechanism of the Kuaiji Altar and also knew that the more monsters sacrificed, the more difficult it would be for Goujian to deal with.

This nightmare is different from other nightmares.

Its biggest feature and difference lies in this.

The final boss, Goujian, has an unpredictable form; he will appear in different forms depending on the number of sacrifices he receives.

Each form has different abilities.

among them.

The weakest form is "Purgatory Fallen Demon - Goujian".

This form is only a level 9 ordinary lord, which is only slightly stronger than the strongest mini-boss, Ji Ran.

The intermediate form is "Goujian, the Fallen King of Purgatory".

This form will possess the strength of a level 9 rare lord, making it at least twice as powerful as the previous form.

Its ultimate form is "Purgatory Fallen Dragon - Goujian".

This is the strongest BOSS at the Kuaiji Altar. This form possesses the strength of a level 9 overlord, and its combat power and challenge difficulty will be overwhelmingly increased.

Once the fallen dragon Goujian appears.

They are practically invincible.

But that's exactly what Xiao Yu wanted.

The difference in value between a level 9 lord and a level 9 overlord is like heaven and earth. Xiao Yu has yet to challenge an overlord unit!

Only by combining the triple bonuses of first kill, pioneering, and lucky aura to defeat the strongest form of Goujian can the benefits be maximized!

This plan is crazy and dangerous!

However, Xiao Yu relied on having enough intelligence to know how to deal with various situations and was absolutely confident that he could take down this super BOSS!