The Fourth Calamity: Starting with Dungeon Slimes

While the Dark Elves and Nightmare Clan were still regrouping their forces, the players were also making preparations in a flurry of activity.

The small-scale clash just now also made the players very unhappy.

"We haven't even made a move yet, and they dare to provoke us."

"This time we must teach them a lesson they won't forget."

"Brothers, get ready well, make sure everything goes perfectly."

"Don't worry, we understand."

"But guys, I feel like that wave in the game just now... how should I put it, it had a strange sense of familiarity."

Hearing what this player said, everyone else felt the same way.

Just then, Feng Xiaoxiao jumped over.

"What the hell? You guys still haven't figured this out?"

"It's obvious, isn't it? It's just like the monster siege events we used to play in other games!"

"A bunch of stupid monsters run into the city, and then the players fight them off. Every time you kill a monster, you get various equipment rewards. You see, isn't this exactly the same?"

Upon hearing Feng Xiaoxiao's words, everyone suddenly realized what was going on.

"Oh yeah...now that you mention it, it really does seem like it."

"No wonder they dared to launch the attack; they were just making moves all day."

"So this game doesn't even give advance notice when it starts an event?"

"It's only been a short time since the game launched, and they've already started implementing monster sieges, and the intensity of these monster sieges in this game is off the charts."

"So, what we're facing next is the second wave of monster sieges?"

"That's roughly the idea. In short, everyone just needs to be prepared and grab as much as they can. The rewards from the monster siege are very useful for us in the early stages."

As they discussed the matter, they worked even harder.

This time, unlike before when they were unprepared, the first thing they did was to lay landmines.

Having learned from their previous experience, the players knew very well that there was a trick to this.

You can't bury things too carelessly, otherwise they'll clear them all away, so you have to choose the location carefully.

The next step was to rebuild the defensive fortifications.

However, having learned from the previous experience, this time the players used watermelon knives to construct their defenses at the safe house over there.

This thing is incredibly effective at blocking damage; it's far superior to any wall they casually build with magic.

After all, the disparity in numbers between the enemy and ourselves was simply too great. Without these things, we would have been easily defeated by them.

In addition, almost all of the more than 180 players who are currently online have come.

There were enough players, and all the war weapons and newly produced weapons were transported over.

In short, this wave of players has arranged everything perfectly, both the imaginable and the unimaginable.

"After this series of moves, I refuse to believe they can attack so easily."

"With so many mines planted, every one that comes will die, and every two that come will die together."

"Brothers, when you're laying mines, try to spread them out a bit. Also, we need to be careful about where we place them; we need to catch them off guard."

For a moment, everyone started discussing it, each offering their own opinion.

As a result, players set up all sorts of ingenious traps.

While the players were busy preparing for all of this, on the other side...

The Dark Elf and Nightmare Clan reinforcements have also arrived.

That probing attack just now made them realize that the players' side was not weak.

So this time they also put away their initial arrogance.

"Gentlemen, I imagine many of you have heard about what just happened from the other soldiers."

"This is something I didn't expect, or rather, something none of us expected."

At this moment, the Nightmare Clan squad leader began to give a pre-battle pep talk to everyone.

This Nightmare Squad leader took over the position of the previous Dark Elf Captain, and he was the same one who had fought against the players when they were fighting the Guardian at the beginning.

"Many people looked down on the other side after they learned that they were a group of weak Pata."

"What was the final result? I'm sure you all experienced it just now. Not only you, but I experienced it before as well."

"We, high-ranking demons, have actually been outmaneuvered by such a group of weaklings. This is a disgrace to us, a tremendous disgrace, a disgrace I never even dared to imagine."

"We must reclaim everything that belongs to us; we must rebuild our glory."

"Therefore, in the battles to come, we are only allowed to win, not lose."

Upon hearing what the Nightmare Clan squad leader said, everyone present became much more serious than before.

In the past, they might have been indifferent, but now, after witnessing their teammates' failure and hearing what the squad leader said, they have abandoned their contempt.

They now consider these Padawans to be their real enemies.

Looking down at the crowd, the Dark Elf squad leader nodded in satisfaction.

"Very good, you certainly didn't disappoint me."

"Everyone, listen to my command, stay alert, and set off to defeat our enemy."

"Go and wash away our shame."

Amidst a deafening roar, the attacking squad set off once again.

.....

"Brothers, get ready! The enemy is coming soon. This time, we need to make sure they don't get a bad impression."

"The equipment is beckoning to us."

"No, how did you know they were coming?"

"Are you stupid, upstairs? Didn't you hear the battle mobilization shouts over there? We could hear it from this far away, I wonder how many people they have gathered over there."

"Playing games requires using your brain, not just your hands."

While joking around like this, the God-Slaying player immediately made his way towards the enemy's gathering point. Soon after, relevant information arrived.

"Judging by appearances, there are at least three thousand?"

Upon hearing this number, the players present couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines.

"Holy crap, does this game's monster siege system take no difficulty into account at all?"

"Um, I just mean, was it really necessary to go this far?"

"What the hell is this game? I feel like I'm not feeling well at all."

Upon hearing this number, everyone present couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines.

Although most players have reached the maximum level after previous battles and the experience gained from the BOSS, the problem is that their maximum level is only 50.

On the other side, everyone starts at level 60, meaning there's already a 10-level gap, and that's not all.

The difference in numbers is even more astonishing. Players have made a preliminary estimate that each Pata will kill at least 10 monsters on average.

It takes a lot of effort to kill even one monster in a one-on-one fight, let alone facing 10 monsters at once. Who could stand that?

"How are we going to fight this wave?"

Although they had rebuilt new defensive fortifications, they were still very uncertain about their situation.

The main issue is that this number is somewhat exaggerated.

"Damn it, what are you cowards for? You're even cowards when playing a game. Who knows what kind of freaks you are in the real world?"

As if sensing the concerns of many players, a player with the ID "Third Uncle" stepped forward.

"You guys are all cowards, you don't even brag about anything."

"When I used to play Honor of Kings, I always wondered why so many people would surrender. Who were these people who surrendered?"

Uncle San continued to add to the story.

"Now I see who these people are. Aren't they just you bunch of people?"

"You're all cocky when you're winning and reckless when you're losing. You're the first to charge in when you have an advantage, but look at how you flounder when you're even slightly behind. You've never played a game when you're behind, have you?"

"No wonder so many people are surrendering. This game's beta testers are so selective, look at what kind of scoundrels they've recruited."

The people present naturally couldn't accept what Uncle San said, even though many of them had indeed started to surrender right from the beginning.

However, this matter cannot be discussed openly; it would be a direct slap in their face.

"You think you're so great just because you talk a lot?"

"Yeah, you're yelling that we should surrender, but who knows if you're the one who will actually surrender."

"Stop babbling on and on, let's just see who gets the most kills in the end, let's let our strength speak for itself."

"That's right. In esports, nothing else matters but skill. When the match starts, whoever gets the most kills is the best."

And so, amidst the players' arguments, the enemy quickly drew closer and closer.

.....

Having learned from their previous experience, the Nightmare Clan captain was naturally not going to be foolish enough to charge forward recklessly.

Looking into the distance, the Nightmare Clan chief knew with his toes that there were definitely landmines buried there.

These cunning people are definitely capable of doing something like this.

"The mage used magic to remotely bombard that area. After the magic had been used to clear the area and it was confirmed to be safe, we continued onward."

As the Nightmare Clan squad leader gave the order, countless ranged spells began to bombard the passage not far away.

A deafening explosion rang out, and the Nightmare Clan squad leader naturally saw the landmine that had been detonated immediately.

"As expected, he's still just as insidious."

After clearing the area ahead, the squad leader immediately ordered the main force to continue advancing.

The main force entered the wide passage leading to the next level. At this moment, the Nightmare Clan's squad leader took the lead, his eyes constantly scanning the surroundings.

The place they were standing in had already been blasted into a mess by the magic and explosion.

Although it slowed their march somewhat, fortunately they weren't ambushed by the landmines that Pata had planted along the way.

They walked for a while longer.

Looking at the ground not far away that hadn't been bombarded by magic, the squad leader immediately ordered the team to stop advancing, and then continued the same operation, using magic to cleanse the ground.

In this way, they advanced a certain distance each time they went forward, and along the way, many of the landmines that the players had laid were detonated.

"I thought you guys had some tricks up your sleeve, but this is all."

Soon enough, the main force could vaguely see traces of buildings ahead.

"arrive!"

Upon seeing the Pata's buildings, the Nightmare Clan squad leader made everyone stop again.

"Continue to cleanse the area with magic, then have the Knights prepare to charge."

The squad leader immediately issued the order.

With another round of magical bombardment, most of the road had been cleared away.

Seeing that the time was ripe, the troops launched an attack at his command.

Meanwhile, the salted fish in charge remained remarkably calm upon witnessing this scene.

"How's the situation with the tunnel squad?"

"They're about to dig through; we'll have to delay them for at least 10 minutes."

Upon hearing what one of the players said, Salty Fish nodded thoughtfully.

"It's only 10 minutes, no big problem, I can handle it."

As he spoke, the salted fish's gaze sharpened.

"Mortar guys, get ready, aim at the target, and blast them hard! Gatling gun guys, listen up, only fire when the enemy is within the optimal firing range, to make sure we don't waste bullets."

"Remember, this wall is just our first line of defense, and it can be easily breached. When we evacuate, make sure you are safe. The safe house behind us is our real base camp."

Saltyfish's tactics are simple: prioritize breaking through the front-line barriers to provide some assistance to their side, such as depleting the opponent's magic power.

The area behind them was the one they were truly determined to defend to the death.

There is no room for retreat behind us, but we can retreat at any time in front of us. Therefore, while minimizing casualties, we need to eliminate as many enemies as possible on the front lines.

And so, with both sides opening fire, the war began once again.

The overwhelming magic and the sounds of mortars and Gatling guns instantly turned this once peaceful area into a bustling place.

The two sides fought back and forth, neither giving an inch. Although the enemy cavalry had already charged forward, some players immediately organized a counterattack.

However, the enemy also had ranged reinforcements from the rear mage squad, so in this battle, the players were forced to retreat one after another. The walls they had built earlier were already on the verge of collapse, and after these few attacks, they finally succumbed to the pressure and were destroyed.

Seeing this, the Nightmare Clan squad leader couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Once the enemy's fortifications are destroyed, the later stages of the war will be much easier. However, when he saw the safe house fortress behind the fortifications, his expression turned grim.

"I didn't expect this group of Pata to have a second line of defense."

"But so what if there's a second line of defense? Don't think that just because you have a second line of defense, you can rest easy."

The squad leader spoke in an icy tone.

"Everyone, get ready and continue the advance to break through their second line of defense!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Knights Squad launched another charge.

This time, however, the players resisted even more fiercely, and several charges were repelled by the players who were willing to risk their lives.

The players suffered heavy losses, and the enemy's knight squad was in no better shape. After all, once they charged, the players were truly willing to fight to the death.