I summon the heroic spirits of China in the infinite world.

Li Ming's gaze swept quickly across the surrounding stone forest terrain, his mind racing.

The enemy has three people and nine heroic spirits.

Judging from the progress of the dungeon, the summoners who have survived until now should have at least LV3 heroes in their possession.

If you're lucky or have plenty of money, you might even get a Level 4.

He quickly took stock of the combat forces at his disposal.

Liu Bei + Stone Monkey LV3, Five Tiger Generals LV2, and Zhuge Liang is only LV1.

Yes, he included Huang Zhong as well.

Because if we really have to fight, then we must go all out and leave no room for retreat.

Huang Zhong is extremely important as a key ranged combatant.

Even including Huang Zhong, the difference in combat strength between the two sides on paper is still obvious, with the former lagging behind in both level and numbers.

Moreover, his own heroic spirits had been in battle today, and most of them were not at full health.

Logically, the most sensible choice in this situation would be to retreat.

Anyway, the other party doesn't know where his territory is. Once he leaves this strange rock forest, they will be separated forever and will most likely never meet again in this lifetime.

But Dawn didn't want to leave like that.

Firstly, killing summoners is a milestone for me; if I can take down these three guys, I'll reach 4/10.

Secondly, the other party is clearly trying to mess with him, and he is not willing to just let it go.

Moreover, he still had some trump cards up his sleeve.

He touched the "Return to Town Card" in his pocket.

With the [Return Stone], this item card becomes largely unnecessary.

However, the [Return Stone] hasn't been deployed yet, but it might be of value for now.

Having this trump card is equivalent to having a chance to try and fail.

Even if we can't win, we can always run away.

The current situation is that the enemy is in the open while we are in the dark; they are calculating against us, but we may still have a chance to fight.

Li Ming took a deep breath and began to plan the tactics.

First, he ordered Liu Bei and Zhang Fei to continue clearing out the skeleton soldiers deep in the stone forest, creating the illusion that the enemy had not yet been discovered.

At the same time, all the heroic spirits except Liu Bei and Zhang Fei were summoned back to his side.

Recalling a hero after a short period of time and then resummoning them requires Cube Coins, and the cost will increase over time.

But at this critical juncture, money is not the issue.

First, the stone monkey was displayed openly, placed in the most visible spot of the position—right in the center of the open space in front of them.

Then have Huang Zhong hide behind the stone pillar behind the stone monkey.

The stone pillars are thick enough to completely obscure a person while still providing a good shooting view.

Next is the arrangement of the left and right sides.

He placed Guan Yu in the tomb to the left of the stone monkey, while Ma Chao led two iron guards into the tomb to the right.

This creates a pincer movement.

As for Zhao Yun and Zhuge Liang, he had other plans for them.

After arranging the positions of these heroic spirits, Dawn had another important task to complete.

"You can awaken now."

He remotely opened Liu Bei's interface.

With a major battle imminent, every bit of improvement in combat strength is valuable.

Awakening not only grants Heroic Spirits the Spirit Essence trait, but more importantly, it also provides an opportunity for attribute growth.

Liu Bei has awakened a new essence characteristic.

The Heroic Spirit's attributes have been improved.

As for the characteristics he wanted to choose, he had already decided.

[Liu Bei]: Tier 1, LV3, Balanced

[Radiance - Trait]: Increases the range of all area-of-effect effects by 30%.

[Sworn Brotherhood - Passive]: When Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are within a 10-meter radius of Liu Bei, the three share the same health.

A 30% increase in the sworn brotherhood aura corresponds to a radius of 13 meters.

Guan Yu's "Single-handedly Attending the Meeting" can be triggered if there are no friendly units within a 10-meter radius.

Therefore, as long as the distance is well-managed, Guan Yu can enjoy both the "sworn brotherhood" and the "solo journey to the meeting" event.

With a significant attack power bonus, the 10% lifesteal from [Lone Warrior] becomes even more efficient.

Zhang Fei has awakened a new spiritual characteristic.

The Heroic Spirit's attributes have been improved.

After Liu Bei comes Zhang Fei, and the trait Li Ming chose for him is [Blood Rage].

[Zhang Fei]: Tier 1, LV2, Berserk

[Blood Rage - Trait]: For every 1% decrease in current health, attack power increases by 1%.

[Wrathful Appearance - Passive]: Enemy units within a 5-meter radius of Zhang Fei have their attack power reduced by 10%.

Now that the three heroes of Taoyuan share the same health bar, the thicker health bar allows them to increase their attack power while lowering their health, while also gaining stronger survivability.

Zhao Yun was the last to awaken.

Zhao Yun has awakened a new spiritual attribute.

The Heroic Spirit's attributes have been improved.

Zhao Yun's characteristics had also been selected long ago.

[Zhao Yun]: Tier 1 LV2, Wind Chaser

[Shuttle - Characteristic]: When movement speed exceeds 200% of the base movement speed, ignores volume collision.

[Leapfrog - Passive]: Zhao Yun gains 1% speed every 5 seconds until the increase reaches 100%.

Perhaps Zhao Yun won't be able to trigger [Shuttle] in this battle.

Dawn even didn't want to see [Shuttle] take effect, because it meant that the tactics he had arranged had failed.

But just for the sake of this attribute boost, that's enough.

After awakening, Dawn summoned back Liu Bei and Zhang Fei.

Within a short distance, recalling heroic spirits will produce a noticeable backflow light effect.

This lighting effect is very noticeable in dim environments, and the other party will definitely be able to see it.

This was a decoy signal he deliberately created.

Then, two streaks of blue light, like two serpents of light swimming rapidly in the air, shot out from the depths of the stone forest and finally disappeared into the Heroic Spirit Card that had returned to his hand.

Then, at dawn, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei were quickly summoned back and placed in the same tomb where Guan Yu was.

Once everything was arranged, he retreated to the very back.

I found a secluded spot, one that allowed me to observe the battle and command the heroic spirits, yet also prevented...

I found a spot atop a strangely shaped stone pillar, where the view was excellent, overlooking the entire battlefield, and allowing me to command the heroic spirits.

At the same time, it is hidden enough and far enough away that it will not be affected.

Everything is ready; we are just waiting for the enemy to come.

Before long, Brother Hu and his two companions appeared faintly in front of them.

"I'm absolutely not mistaken, that was the light effect of the heroic spirits returning!"

The short young man seemed very excited.

"That guy is recalling heroic spirits; he might be trying to escape."

The bald, burly man licked his lips: "We need to speed things up; we can't let him get away."

"Hmph, you think you can escape?"

Brother Hu snorted coldly and made a hand gesture.

The other two understood immediately and gave the heroic spirit the order.

Thus, the nine heroic spirits, each with a unique form, marched forward in a fan shape, searching like a large net slowly closing in.

"Found it!"

They then discovered the distinctive blue light of heroic spirits emanating from a relatively open area ahead.

In the very center of the open space stood a large rock, as tall as a person.

The surface of the stone faintly resembles the shape of a crouching monkey, which is the source of the blue light.

"A swift and decisive victory!"

Without further hesitation, Brother Hu waved his hand, commanding his heroic spirits to launch a charge.

Leading the pack was a level 3 stag.

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