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

Outside the west gate of Ironforge lies a hilly area with sparse trees and huge rocks.

After leaving the city gate, Li Wu did not rush on his way, but instead proceeded slowly along the path leading to Black Wind Valley.

His steps were steady, and he looked no different from any other player who was going out of town to level up.

But his mind was highly focused, and he could clearly feel every rustle of wind and movement around him.

Those malicious gazes had been following him ever since he left the city.

Moreover, as he moved further and further away from the main city, the number of players who appeared to be just passing by increased.

Some of them were gathering herbs, while others were attacking wild monsters by the roadside. On the surface, they seemed to have no connection, but Li Wu could sense from their movement patterns and positions that they were subtly surrounding him.

An invisible net is slowly being tightened.

"The Blood Wolf Guild? They really are a persistent ghost."

Li Wu knew very well what was going on.

No other guild would use such a near-private-the-area setup to deal with them.

However, he couldn't quite understand it.

My current strength is far beyond what I was in the beginner village.

Even if Blood Wolf Soul is stupid, he should understand that sending these ordinary elite players to besiege him is no different from sending himself to his death.

Unless... they have a backup plan.

In Li Wu's mind, the venomous look in Blood Wolf War Soul's eyes flashed through his mind.

That guy doesn't seem like the type to give up easily.

"Whatever you've prepared, let's get it all sorted out today."

Li Wu's eyes turned cold.

What he hates most is trouble.

The Blood Wolf Guild is undoubtedly the biggest trouble he has faced since entering the game.

Since the other party has delivered themselves to his doorstep, he doesn't mind wiping them out again.

……

Meanwhile, on a high slope about 500 meters behind Li Wu.

Blood Wolf War Soul was holding a telescope, staring intently at Li Wu's back, his face full of a ferocious smile.

"Guild Master, the fish has taken the bait," a rogue player beside him whispered. "Our men have already flanked him from both sides of the mountains, setting up ambush points on the east, south, and west. If he advances just one more kilometer to the entrance of Black Wind Valley, we can completely trap him!"

"Very good!" Blood Wolf War Soul lowered his binoculars, licked his chapped lips, and his eyes were filled with bloodthirsty excitement. "Pass the word down: everyone keep your distance and don't alert him! Wait until he's inside the encirclement, then follow my orders and we'll all attack together!"

"Yes!" The thief player nodded immediately.

"Where's Shadow Assassin? Where is he?" Blood Wolf War Soul asked again.

"Shadowkill said he doesn't like large-scale encirclement and killing; he'll find his own opportunity to strike," the rogue player replied. "He told us to follow the plan; as long as we can force him to stop, the rest is up to him."

"Hmph, this guy's got quite the airs." Blood Wolf War Soul snorted coldly, somewhat dissatisfied.

In order to persuade Shadow Assassin to join, he paid the price of splitting the Mythic equipment 50/50.

I didn't expect the other party to be so disrespectful.

However, thinking of Shadow Killer's elusive methods, Blood Wolf Battle Soul suppressed his dissatisfaction.

With such a top assassin watching in the shadows, that guy who's just trying to see through the fog has absolutely no chance of escaping!

"President, look!"

Just then, the thief next to him suddenly pointed into the distance and exclaimed in surprise.

Blood Wolf Warrior quickly picked up his binoculars and looked.

The target, seemingly oblivious to the surroundings, veered off the main road leading to Black Wind Valley and entered a more complex rocky forest.

"What does he want? Has he discovered us?" Blood Wolf War Soul frowned.

"Probably...no way?" the thief said uncertainly. "Our men have been disguised very well, without giving anything away. Maybe he's trying to take a shortcut?"

"Whatever he's up to, this is good for us!" A cruel smile returned to Blood Wolf's face. "That rocky forest has complex terrain and limited visibility, making it perfect for ambushes! He's practically walking into his own death!"

"Pass on my orders!" Blood Wolf's voice rose with excitement. "Everyone, immediately tighten the encirclement and surround the Rocky Forest! Don't let a single fly escape! Once he's deep into the forest, we'll trap him like a turtle in a jar!"

"yes!"

At Blood Wolf War Soul's command, nearly a hundred Blood Wolf Guild elites who had been lying in ambush nearby immediately and silently surrounded the rocky forest from all directions.

A meticulously planned ambush is about to begin.

……

On the other side, in a hidden recess in the mountain wall.

A dark shadow was lurking silently, almost blending into the rock.

He is Shadow Killer.

He was also observing Li Wu's every move.

Unlike the excitement of Blood Wolf Warrior, Shadow Killer's eyes remained calm and composed, befitting a hunter.

"To deliberately deviate from the main road and enter such unfavorable terrain... is it because they are confident in their abilities, or are they truly foolish?"

Shadow Killer analyzed the situation silently in his mind.

He didn't like cooperating with simple-minded guys like the Blood Wolf Guild.

In his view, this large-scale encirclement and suppression was the most foolish way to act.

It is not only easy to expose, but also inefficient.

A true assassination should strike when the prey is most relaxed and least expectant, delivering a fatal blow.

However, having received the money, he would not break the contract.

"The Blood Wolf Guild members are perfect for testing your true strength."

Shadow Killer adjusted his position, hiding his body even deeper into the shadows.

He decided not to make a move yet, because he knew that if he failed to kill Li Wu instantly, he would be the one to die.

He has to wait.

Wait until the Blood Wolf Guild members force the target to reveal all his trump cards.

He would wait until the target was exhausted or revealed a fatal flaw before appearing behind the target undetected and delivering his decapitation.

He believed that moment would come soon.

After all, even a god would perish if surrounded by nearly a hundred players of the same level.

However, they were all wrong.

They thought they were the hunters and Li Wu was the prey.

But what they didn't know was that from the moment Li Wu stepped out of the city gate, the roles of hunter and prey had already been quietly reversed.

Li Wu turned into this rocky forest not to take a shortcut, nor out of stupidity.

Rather, it's because the terrain here is perfect for... reverse hunting!

He intends to wipe out all the pursuers here!

After entering the chaotic rocky forest, Li Wu slowed down even more.

He appeared quite relaxed, strolling among the oddly shaped boulders, seemingly admiring the surrounding scenery.

But with each pause and each turn, he was constructing a three-dimensional map of this area in his mind.

Where to hide, where to shoot, where are blind spots, and where are escape routes...

Everything was within his calculations.

After walking for about ten minutes, he arrived at a relatively open area.

Here, there are towering stone walls on three sides, with only one narrow exit.

It's a dead end.

Li Wu stopped in his tracks.

He knew that this was the best spot the other side had chosen to close the net.

Sure enough, as soon as he stood still, he heard a series of rustling footsteps coming from behind the boulders around him.

Players with the prefix "Blood Wolf" emerged from all directions, surrounding him completely.

On each of their faces was a mixture of mockery and cruelty, like a cat catching a mouse.

"We meet again, like looking at flowers through the mist."

Blood Wolf War Soul stepped out from the crowd. He didn't carry a weapon; instead, he crossed his arms and looked down at Li Wu.

"Run! Why have you stopped running?"

"You got away with it last time, do you really think you're invincible?"

"Today, this is where you will die!"

The members of the Blood Wolf Guild also joined in the mockery, hurling insults and profanities.

They seemed to want to use this method to vent the frustration and fear they had felt from being suppressed by Li Wu alone.

However, despite being surrounded and mocked by nearly a hundred people, Li Wu showed no sign of panic.

He didn't even raise the bow.

He simply looked calmly at the Blood Wolf War Soul and asked a question indifferently.

"Is this all the people you have?"