I created the myth of the Great Old Ones.

How cruel! These players are so pitiful.

[They're practically lined up to be shot!]

The viewers in the live chat expressed their empathy.

Zheng Li saw that the battle was still going on, with many players running wildly to the side of the Iron Lizard, trying to climb onto its bluish-black body and attack the behemoth with their weapons.

This includes old eggplants.

The weapon in his hand was a longsword that had been superbly modified by Lu Ban, which had a strong suppressive effect on monsters.

Old Eggplant, as agile as an elven archer, flipped and leaped onto the iron lizard's tail. He thrust his longsword downwards, and the seemingly ordinary blade pierced through the steel shell and penetrated it.

After a moment, the iron lizard finally reacted, its tail slowly moving, but Old Eggplant had already drawn his longsword and was running upwards.

He grabbed the protrusion of the ore and then climbed up its jagged surface.

At the same time, other players also approached the monster through the gaps between the iron lizard's legs and climbed onto its body.

The players swarmed around the iron lizard like ants fighting an elephant.

However, they did not gather together, but spread out at a distance of more than ten meters. In this way, even if one player was trampled to death, the other players could get closer to the monster in a short time.

"So those catapults were actually bait."

Zheng Li roughly understood the players' strategy at this point: using catapults to attract the iron lizard's attention and make it leave the pit, while he busied himself dismantling the catapults. Then, the players used sheer numbers to eliminate the monster.

With each slash, the players' weapons, adorned with extraordinary special effects, pierced through the iron lizard's body. The once seemingly indestructible monster was now covered in wounds, revealing that beneath its steel shell, the monster still possessed flesh and blood.

Old Eggplant had already climbed onto the Iron Lizard's neck. His target was the head. Although he didn't know if his sword was long enough to pierce the skull, the best way to kill a monster was definitely through decapitation.

The iron lizard was already somewhat confused. It turned its body, but because it wasn't fast, most of the prepared players were able to use their weapons to pierce its steel shell and firmly fix their bodies to the monster, preventing them from being thrown off.

Aside from being a little afraid of heights.

As Zheng Li watched the live stream, he had the illusion that his feet were dangling in the air, as if he were the player climbing on top of it, feeling anxious and afraid that he would take off at any moment.

The tension from this first-person perspective is unmatched by any other film.

At this moment, the camera focused on the old eggplant.

He stepped over the neck and onto the iron lizard's head. The area was relatively smooth, probably because it was often rubbed against the ground. Dark blue minerals were distributed on the head, which allowed Old Eggplant to grip it and move forward cautiously.

Zheng Li held his breath along with Old Eggplant's perspective. The wind howled in his ears, the earth was very far away, and the people on the ground were as indistinct as ants. Iron Lizard suddenly turned around, and many players were thrown out and fell like garbage.

Old Eggplant gritted his teeth, raised his sword, blade pointing downwards, and thrust it forward with a fierce thrust.

The longsword pierced the steel shell like a cake. This time, the pain came faster than ever before. The iron lizard made a buzzing sound, which was its howl and roar. This huge and massive creature probably never imagined that it would be forced into such a situation by such a tiny human that it could crush at any time.

Before Old Eggplant could even rejoice, the Iron Lizard suddenly shuddered, as if it had sensed the real danger and was making a death throes.

Its sudden movement caught the players off guard, and many players were thrown off the iron lizard. Even Old Eggplant could only hold on tightly to the sword stuck in the iron lizard's head, afraid to let go for fear of being thrown off and falling into some unknown forest.

But the next moment, the iron lizard's movements suddenly froze.

Chapter 731 A Frugal Burial for Our Allies

In the instant the iron lizard froze, its gaze seemed to be drawn to something, looking into the depths of the dense forest.

next moment.

A beam of light burst forth from the forest, enveloping the iron lizard's upper body at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye.

The light was thick and extremely dazzling, even causing all the players to temporarily lose their vision, plunging the entire world into a black and white flicker.

The enormous iron lizard looked like a small lizard in front of the pillar of light; before it could react, the light had already struck.

Old Eggplant gripped the sword hilt tightly, afraid of being thrown off. He also saw that ray of light, which felt like the salvation of the goddess of dawn, bringing him a sense of peace.

This is extraordinary power; even such a gigantic monster would be defeated by that light.

The old eggplant felt the power of holiness.

Then he realized that he seemed to be within the range of the fire.

"?"

Before the old eggplant could even protest, he was vaporized along with the light.

Like Old Eggplant, more than a dozen other players were also killed by this shot at the same time.

Of course, half of the iron lizard's head had also melted, and the molten iron slowly flowed down its neck to the ground.

The soft soil, when poured with molten iron and allowed to seep in, will likely form a shape similar to an anthill after cooling.

As can be seen from the cross-section of the wound, what covers the monster's body is a thick layer of metallic ore, then red flesh and blood, and in the very center is a gleaming silver steel skeleton.

It appears that its outer skin is made of steel, but over the years, the iron ore has gradually been covered by it, and this iron ore has become its protective shell. These creatures can usually live for hundreds or even thousands of years, and after a long period of accumulation, they will become the strongest shield in the Black Forest.

Other monsters in the Black Forest are deterred from hunting the Iron Lizard because of its enormous size, tough hide, and lack of value.

Unfortunately, they encountered players.

For players, this monster is a treasure trove from head to toe.

The players, including the viewers in the live stream, were stunned by what they saw, unsure of what had happened.

The camera then panned to the location where the light was shining.

There, Drizzt was slowly putting away his revolver, as if he had fired it casually.

The trees in front of Drizzt had all been burned, leaving a huge crater.

"???"

Zheng Li looked on with a puzzled expression.

When did Old Cui become so amazing?

He was stunned for a moment before he remembered that, according to the previous setting, Trist did indeed have a powerful weapon that could blast through those demons and monsters with a single shot.

Was this foreshadowing?

Zheng Li looked at the barrage of "666" comments and suddenly felt sorry for the players from earlier.

Not only did they send several waves of enemies straight up to them, but they were also killed by friendly fire.

That's really quite tragic.

Meanwhile, in the mud, the old eggplant that had just been revived was also completely bewildered.

He was still in shock, looking at the players around him who had been buried by friendly fire.

"It seems this monster will eventually be defeated by artillery fire."

Trist clapped his hands. If Lu Ban hadn't told him that these players could not only be resurrected, but were also enthusiastic about it, he would have hesitated and wouldn't have been able to wipe out his allies with a single shot.

"The plan was a success."

Lu Ban nodded in agreement.

Their battle plan was simple: first, propose a seemingly feasible plan to attract the players' attention, and then Twisted Fate would find a way to launch an attack on it.

It has a very Twisted Fate-esque fighting style.

He walked forward to the edge of the pit and spoke loudly.

"Everyone, thanks to everyone's efforts, we have finally defeated this monster. Its body is now our spoils. Let's clean up the battlefield in an orderly manner. Victory belongs to us!"

Players who were still reeling from the sudden death of the Iron Lizard were momentarily stunned by Lu Ban's words.

But soon, some players realized what was happening.

"I get it, this is a plot-driven death!"

"Plot-driven death?"

"We definitely can't handle such a powerful monster by ourselves; we'd die dozens of times. So, the real reason this world event happens is that if we can hold out for a while, the NPCs will just kill the boss through plot."

"Holy crap, there's such a feature?"

"That's right, a lot of games have this kind of gameplay. That explains why they made us come and send them directly."

"It's a pity for those who rushed to the front."

"Can we learn that shot? Coach, I want to learn it!"

"I'm here to collect materials from the corpses. Didn't any equipment drop?"

Seeing this, the viewers in the live stream seemed to be infected as well.

Zheng Li saw that the comments scrolling by were all either "Wow!" or "Wow!"

If I were there, I'd be ecstatic!

This is so epic! Holy crap, this is amazing!

[This kind of raid involving hundreds of people sounds really exciting!]

[What was that final shot? It was so powerful! Will players be able to master it in the future?]

[Quick, quick, go check what equipment dropped!]

Although the battle was brief, it was a breathtaking struggle between man and nature. From the initial fear and trepidation, to witnessing the despair that followed the rise of power, to the fearless charge of players like Old Eggplant, and finally, that single shot that made the heavens and earth pale in comparison.

This feeling is something many people can't experience in real life, nor can they easily find in games. But now, this kind of combat fulfills their long-held fantasies.

If before, some people doubted that Lu Ban's "Cage" was a scam, now everyone only has one thought in mind: when can we actually play "Cage"!

Every player, and indeed every individual, harbors a deep longing for adventure, freedom, combat, and reward.

The "cage" is the embodiment of this wish.

The players at the scene had somewhat different feelings.

Zhou Changqing survived by sheer luck. In reality, he didn't even dare to rush out. He only heard various shouts intertwined, followed by a deafening roar that silenced the world, and then the dust settled.

He stepped out from behind the tree where he had been hiding and saw the horrific scene on the battlefield. His mind was filled with a mix of emotions: relief, regret, and anticipation.

He was glad he had survived, but he also regretted not rushing out to fight alongside the other players. He was even more eager to see what they would get after defeating the monster.

Is it a legendary sword, an indestructible suit of armor, or some kind of precious secret manual?

Thinking of this, the players all came to the Iron Lizard's side. The previous tragedy had long been forgotten. For the players, no matter how hard it was to fight monsters, as long as they could roll for loot, it was all worth it.

Zhou Changqing saw a group of players chattering around the huge corpse.