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

"A hitman boss?" Li Wu's voice was calm.

"That's right." Hua Zitong's attention was highly focused, her eyes glued to Ying Sha's every move. "This guy is a complete madman, a born assassin. His skills, awareness, and timing are all top-notch. Countless experts have fallen to him. We absolutely cannot let our guard down."

"Interesting." Li Wu's lips curled up slightly.

The stronger the opponent, the higher his fighting spirit becomes.

Since leaving the starting village, none of the opponents he has encountered, whether wild bosses or the Blood Wolf Guild, have been able to put any real pressure on him.

But the thief in front of me, Shadow Killer, is different.

That fatal blow just now made him truly feel the threat of death.

"Watch out for his [Eviscerate] and [Poison Blade]!" Hua Zitong warned urgently. "[Eviscerate] is a high-burst finishing move, and [Poison Blade] will apply a continuous damage debuff to you, it's really disgusting!"

"clear."

The moment they started talking, Shadow Killer moved!

His body once again transformed into a blurry shadow, rushing towards Hua Zitong at high speed in a strange Z-shaped path!

Instead of attacking Li Wu directly, he launched an attack on Hua Zitong, who was in the front row.

This is a smart choice.

Once this troublesome warrior is dealt with, that fragile archer will be nothing more than fish on his chopping board.

Ding!

Shadow Killer's dagger struck Hua Zitong's [Guardian Barrier] with precision, producing a crisp metallic clang.

Hua Zitong's parry was perfect, and she only suffered a few dozen points of damage.

But then, a strange green light appeared on Shadow Killer's other dagger.

[Poison Blade]!

laugh!

The dagger sliced ​​across Hua Zitong's arm, and a poison icon immediately appeared on her status bar, her health bar starting to drop.

"Shield Bash!"

Hua Zitong showed no weakness, thrusting her shield forward to stun Ying Sha.

But Shadow Assassin's reaction was astonishingly fast; with a backflip, he narrowly avoided the range of the shield bash.

As he jumped back, he flicked his wrist, and three poisoned darts flew in a triangular pattern toward Li Wu behind Hua Zitong!

His target, from beginning to end, has always been Li Wu!

Attacking Hua Zitong was merely a ploy to force Li Wu to make a move, thereby revealing his position and the gaps in his attack.

"A trivial skill!"

Li Wu snorted coldly. He didn't even move his feet, and the Arcane Bow in his hand swayed slightly.

call out!call out!call out!

Three energy arrows instantly formed, precisely intercepting the three darts in mid-air.

"You've got something." A hint of surprise flashed in Shadow Killer's eyes.

He hadn't expected this arcane archer to have such high reaction speed and accuracy.

But he was not discouraged; instead, he became even more excited.

The more the prey struggles, the more interesting the hunt becomes.

After landing, he stomped his foot hard, and his body disappeared again.

Stealth again!

This thief has mastered the essence of the thief profession: if a strike misses, he can escape a great distance.

He was very patient, constantly harassing and probing in the shadows, looking for an opportunity to strike a fatal blow.

"He's flanking us!" Hua Zitong immediately realized Ying Sha's intention and hurriedly turned around to try to protect Li Wu's back.

But the moment she turned around, Shadow Assassin's figure appeared silently to her side!

His movement just now was actually a feint!

"【Chiseling Strike】!"

The end of the dagger struck Hua Zitong hard in the temple.

Hua Zitong's body suddenly stiffened, and she fell into a coma for 3 seconds!

opportunity!

Excitement gleamed in Shadow Killer's eyes.

He successfully brought the front-line soldiers under control!

Now, the archer is completely exposed to his attack range!

Without the slightest hesitation, he activated his acceleration skill and charged towards Li Wu!

His dagger was beginning to accumulate crimson energy.

That's the thief's finishing move, [Eviscerate]!

If this shot hits, that arcane archer will be dead for sure!

However, Li Wu showed no panic whatsoever in the face of this deadly attack.

There wasn't even a hint of surprise.

He simply watched the approaching Shadow Assassin silently, his eyes cold.

Just as Shadow Killer's dagger was about to touch him, Li Wu moved.

He neither retreated nor dodged.

He simply loosened the bowstring that had been drawn taut.

hum-

A very thin, yet extremely bright, white beam of light arrived in an instant.

[Fusion Piercing Arrow]!

Instant cast!

Shadow Killer's pupils suddenly contracted to the size of pinpoints!

He couldn't even see what it was!

He felt an irresistible destructive force coming towards him!

He tried to dodge, but the beam of light was faster than his reflexes could react!

puff!

There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a slight tearing sound.

A white beam of light pierced through Shadow Killer's chest, leaving a small, bottomless, glass-like hole.

A damage number slowly floated up from above Shadow Killer's head.

-1555! (Weakness Critical Hit)

The excitement and ferocity on Ying Sha's face froze instantly.

He looked down, staring incredulously at the wound on his chest that was constantly emitting blue smoke.

His health bar was instantly emptied.

"How... is this possible..."

These were his last words in this world.

His body went limp and he collapsed to the ground, scattering equipment and coins everywhere.

The king of assassins, a top-tier figure, hadn't even had a chance to shine in this life before being cleanly and swiftly killed by Li Wu with a single arrow.

Hua Zitong only woke up from her coma after Ying Sha fell to the ground.

She stared at the corpse on the ground, then at Li Wu's calm face, and was completely dumbfounded.

"That's... over?" She could hardly believe her eyes.

That's Shadow Assassin! A top-tier assassin who gave countless guild leaders a major headache in my past life!

In her mind, this would be a tough battle, and they might even be worn down by the other side.

But the result?

The entire battle lasted less than thirty seconds.

Shadow Assassin didn't even touch the hem of Li Wu's clothes before being killed by an arrow.

"Otherwise what?" Li Wu put away his bow and said calmly, "He's just a guy who only knows how to hide in the shadows and shoot arrows from the cold. Once exposed to the sunlight, he's incredibly vulnerable."

He spoke casually, but Hua Zitong's heart pounded wildly.

Others might not be able to see it, but she saw it clearly.

That arrow, though seemingly simple, actually contained Li Wu's terrifying calculations and psychological maneuvering.

From the very beginning, he had guessed that Shadow Killer would use a feint to deceive him before attacking him.

So he didn't panic at all, but calmly waited for Shadow Killer to enter the optimal range of his Fusion Piercing Arrow, waiting for the moment when the opponent was most complacent and least vigilant.

Then, a single, fatal blow!

This man not only possesses incredible luck and creativity, but also a calm and collected heart befitting a top hunter!

Hua Zitong looked at Li Wu with an extremely complicated expression.

She found that she understood this man less and less.

"Stop daydreaming, come and collect your spoils." Li Wu's voice interrupted her thoughts.

"Oh, okay." Hua Zitong snapped out of her daze and stepped forward.

The Shadow Assassin didn't drop many items, only a fine-grade rogue leather armor and a token.

"That's all? A future assassin leader is too poor." Li Wu pouted in disappointment.

"Don't be ungrateful. Not everyone has as many rare-level equipment as us..." Hua Zitong said as she picked up the equipment from the ground.

Suddenly, her hand stopped.

Her gaze was fixed on a purple token lying quietly on the grass.

The palm-sized purple token was engraved with a strange rune composed of countless weapons, exuding a murderous aura.

In the center of the token are two large, blood-red characters.

Slaughter!