I am the Arcane Archer, and all my skills are self-created.

"How the hell are we supposed to play this?"

A casual player, watching the double-digit damage numbers constantly appearing above the BOSS's head, and then looking at his own pitiful "-1", completely lost his composure.

The long sword in his hand fell to the ground with a clatter, and he sat down on the ground dejectedly.

I'm not playing anymore.

I'll never fight again.

This is not a game at all.

In front of that man, these so-called "players" were like a group of primitive people with sticks attacking a giant dragon.

Meanwhile, the man was piloting a Gundam, wielding a laser cannon, and was firing precise shots from the side.

The gap is so large that it leaves no room for even the thought of jealousy or trying to catch up.

"As expected of the 'Seeing Through the Fog' master... This damage is insane."

"We're just giving the boss minor scrapes, that's real damage output!"

After a brief moment of shock and disorientation, murmurs arose from the crowd.

Meanwhile, at the heart of the battlefield.

Hua Zitong's figure also stopped.

She stood in the shadow of the giant beast, looking up at the damage numbers raining down from the sky, completely stunned.

Her mind was still replaying the "perfect plan" she had just devised.

Achieve the highest contribution level, then use [Fate Deflection] to deflect the ultimate skill...

She had rehearsed every step of the plan countless times, brimming with confidence.

But now, Li Wu shattered all her confidence and pride with just a few arrows.

Highest contribution?

What are you going to use to rob it? Your head?

Looking at the figure in the distance, who still seemed exceptionally aloof amidst the countless flashes of skill light, she was momentarily at a loss for whether to be angry or amused.

This guy...

Couldn't he just play by the rules this time?

After a full five seconds of silence, Hua Zitong suddenly moved.

Instead of charging towards the BOSS, she turned around and ran quickly toward Li Wu's location.

Her movements were decisive and swift, without the slightest hesitation.

A message from her popped up in the friends list.

[Seeking Mist Among Flowers: I'll be your shield.]

Li Wu's archery rhythm remained unchanged, but out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a dashing figure approaching him.

He did not reply, but his fingers, which were pulling the bowstring, became even more steady.

Soon, Hua Zitong stood in front of Li Wu.

Without uttering a word, she slammed the "Hydra Barrier," carved with nine ferocious serpent heads, heavily onto the ground.

boom!

A muffled thud.

It was as if declaring that from this moment on, this place was a forbidden zone.

Just as everyone's attention was focused on Li Wu, the roar of the Iron Blood Battle Flag was the first to ring out.

"Everyone! Keep attacking! Max out your damage output! Don't let the BOSS rest!"

"Mage group, pay attention to your positioning! Don't stop firing! Use instant-cast skills to whittle down their health! Even a little damage is still damage!" Fengyun Jiutian also realized what was happening.

……

After a brief moment of shock, the leaders of the three major guilds quickly recovered.

Yup!

What's there to be afraid of!

Is a damage of several tens a lot?

Compared to solo players and guild teams, the damage an individual can inflict is ultimately limited!

As for who will be the final boss...

That's not just a small amount of damage; that was pure luck!

Furthermore, the reward mechanism for regional bosses is very complex; it's not simply a matter of who lands the final blow and gets everything. Contribution points, team contribution, individual contribution… all these factors are considered. As long as they're still dealing damage, they're guaranteed a share of the rewards!

Once they figured this out, all the players went crazy.

The entire battlefield erupted in excitement once again.

Countless players, with bloodshot eyes, unleashed their most treasured skills as if they were free, pouring them all into the [Rotten Behemoth].

They no longer cared about the -1 or -2 damage numbers; all they wanted was for that damn health bar to drop faster, much faster!

roar--!!!

The Rotting Beast clearly sensed the threat to its life.

On its enormous body, countless distorted human faces opened their eyes all at once again.

call out!call out!call out!

Hundreds more [Soul Screams]!

Several of them were heading straight for Li Wu!

However, just as those purple beams were about to touch Li Wu...

A sturdy figure stood in his way.

It's Hua Zitong!

She held up the Hydra Barrier, her body slightly lowered, her whole being like a rock nailed to the earth.

The special effect of [Stomp of the Rock] makes her immune to all knockback effects.

The high defense of the Hydra Barrier gives her the ability to withstand everything.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A series of rapid explosions erupted on her shield.

-158!

-162!

-95! (Block)

-170!

One after another, equally alarming damage numbers floated up above Hua Zitong's head. Her health bar instantly dropped significantly.

But her body remained completely still.

She didn't even blink, silently downing a bottle of basic recovery potion, her eyes constantly fixed on the BOSS's direction with vigilance.

Behind her, Li Wu's attacks never stopped for a moment.

call out!call out!call out!

The white beam of light remained precise and deadly.

He completely surrendered his defenses to the woman in front of him.

One is the spear, the other the shield.

Amidst the chaos and carnage of the battlefield, a scene of unparalleled harmony, yet also of immense power, unfolded.

Under such frenzied concentrated fire, the BOSS's health bar was dropping at an unprecedented rate.

20%...

15%...

10%...

The air seemed to thicken.

Everyone held their breath, their hearts pounding.

They knew that the final moment was approaching.

"Attention everyone! The BOSS's health is about to reach a critical point!"

"Prepare to activate all damage reduction skills!"

"Success or failure hinges on this!"

The leaders of the three major guilds roared at the top of their lungs.

at last.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the seemingly endless health bar of [Rotten Beast Grassos] finally slid down to the number that would determine its fate.

5%!

hum-

A buzzing sound, seemingly emanating from the depths of the soul, resounded throughout the entire space.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment.

All the movements of the [Rotten Beast] came to a halt.

Its enormous body, composed of countless flesh and souls, began to tremble violently, and rings of dark green energy waves, filled with an aura of decay and end, spread out from its body.

On the battlefield, a scarlet, constantly rotating countdown circle appeared beneath the feet of all players.

[Rotten Returns to Its Source!]

The buildup has begun!

The behemoth's countless pairs of venomous eyes slowly swept over each player on the battlefield.

They swept past thousands upon thousands of trembling solo players.

They passed by the three major guilds and their elite teams, who were on high alert.

It swept past Hua Zitong, who stood firmly in front of it.

finally.

All eyes were focused on one point.

The focus was on the aloof figure who stood calmly a hundred meters away from the beginning, slowly drawing back the bowstring.