Chapter 69

This charge was not released casually, but rather, Dàyǔ Diǎnmò, considering Táozi's position, predicted a point and launched the charge.

Warriors have a charge skill upon their first class change, but the charge skills vary between different classes. For example, the Guardian's charge, Guardian Charge, can only target a teammate, rushing to their side to provide a shield that absorbs a certain amount of damage for the next 2 seconds; the Heavy Knight's charge has a different use, distinct from the Guardian and the Berserker. The Berserker's Carnage Charge targets enemies, dealing damage and causing a stun along with a bleeding effect, making it a rather nasty skill.

Carnage Charge is a Berserker's charge skill upon their first class change, dealing damage and causing a stun, but more importantly, it requires a target to be released.

Dàyǔ Diǎnmò was able to release it because his prediction was very accurate. The Carnage Charge he just used on Táozi had a target, but the target had not yet "appeared." An ordinary person might find it hard to grasp, but Dàyǔ Diǎnmò succeeded.

As soon as Táozi emerged from her instant teleport, she was immediately hit by Dàyǔ Diǎnmò's Carnage Charge, falling into a stun and continuously losing health—

-37.

-37.

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With the key skill in hand, Dàyǔ Diǎnmò certainly wouldn't stop attacking. Instead, he launched a flurry of attacks—

"Normal Attack!"

"Three Consecutive Strikes!"

Three Consecutive Strikes can forcibly interrupt the current attack and then deliver three extremely fast consecutive strikes to the target. The first strike deals 120% damage, the second 100%, and the third 80%.

Three Consecutive Strikes are actually very useful for combo attacks because they can interrupt attacks. Dàyǔ Diǎnmò, upon the charge hitting, first followed up with a normal attack. Before the follow-up action was complete, he immediately used Three Consecutive Strikes. His character's sword left a white trail as it swiftly executed the three strikes.

After the three strikes, Dàyǔ Diǎnmò circled around to Táozi's back, avoiding her line of sight. In VRMMORPGs, this tactic is very common. Circling around to the enemy's back makes it difficult for them to see the attack's effects and trajectory.

This technique has a name—Back Concealment Step.

Even among experts, there are "newbies." A "newbie" expert using the Back Concealment Step would simply use the enemy's blind spot to attack, and if done well, they might be happy for three days. However, that's not called Back Concealment Step; it's only called a back attack.

True experts using the Back Concealment Step are truly awe-inspiring. The key to Back Concealment Step lies not in the "back concealment" but in the "step." Back concealment, as the name suggests, involves using the enemy's blind spots, such as their back or top, to attack, making it hard for them to see and thus avoid the attack. The step, however, is more complex. It involves moving around the enemy, constantly avoiding their line of sight, making it impossible for them to see you. This way, the enemy cannot launch certain attacks.

It sounds simple, but it's very difficult to execute because you don't know which way the enemy will turn their head. Understanding the enemy's psychology and guessing their field of vision is the essence of the Back Concealment Step. The longer you can circle without being discovered, the more skilled you are.

Currently, the three most skilled users of the Back Concealment Step in the Chinese server can circle for 7 to 11 seconds against enemies of the same level, which is extremely impressive. The highest record in the Chinese server is 13 seconds, set in a VRMMORPG tournament final three years ago, shocking the world. In top-level international matches, the circling time is much shorter, usually only 4 to 6 seconds, sometimes even less, as all participants are experts with little difference in skill.

Dàyǔ Diǎnmò also used the Back Concealment Step, but his use was somewhat stiff, and he chose the wrong target for it.

As a Spatial Mage, Táozi is different from ordinary mages. She can use a large number of instant teleports to create distance. Once the stun wore off, she immediately teleported out of Dàyǔ Diǎnmò's attack range.

Dàyǔ Diǎnmò sighed, clearly unsatisfied with his own technique.

However, at this point, Táozi's defeat was almost certain, as her health was lower than Dàyǔ Diǎnmò's.

Next, Dàyǔ Diǎnmò didn't play any mind games. As soon as his skill cooldown was over, he launched two slicing attacks, dodged a Spatial Collapse, and broke through to Táozi's vicinity. Táozi had no choice but to use another instant teleport, with predictable results.

Táozi, now out of the fight, was extremely frustrated. If she had used the next level of instant teleport for this PK, she would have definitely won, as the next level can create a decoy to confuse the enemy...

The PK took a dramatic turn, and Dàyǔ Diǎnmò, who was originally at a disadvantage, managed to take down his full-health opponent, much to the delight of the Dàyǔ Studio.

"Damn, Diǎnmò, you're really awesome, hahaha, no wonder you're one of the top 500, this feeling is great!" A Guardian Warrior from the Dàyǔ Studio laughed, clearly envious of the top 500 status.

The others praised him with beaming faces, while Dàyǔ Xiàotiān looked at Yáng Yě with a sneer, giving him the middle finger.

A blatant provocation!

This action immediately enraged Lǐ Yánxīn and the others, who drew their weapons and were ready to fight. Yáng Yě smiled and held them back, "It's fine."

The three calmed down, while Táozi remained frustrated.

Being provoked and immediately getting angry is not a good approach; one must learn to remain calm. However, ignoring the provocation is also not Yáng Yě's style.

He glanced at Līlīnà, who immediately sensed his intent and looked at him with wide, sparkling eyes, full of hope. Yáng Yě smiled, "Līlīnà, I have a very important task for you!"

"Okay!" Līlīnà nodded vigorously.

"Fly over to the heads of the dozen or so people on the other side. Don't attack, just draw your sword and scare them..."

"Are you not going to fight them?" Līlīnà asked, disappointed.

"No, don't fight. Scare them, scare them to death. The more you scare them, the more gold you'll get!" Yáng Yě smiled.

"Līlīnà, understood!!" Līlīnà stood straight, like a warrior accepting an important mission.

"Go."

As soon as he said that, Līlīnà drew her technological katana, white particles flying, and blue flames spewing, rushing toward the Dàyǔ Studio.

The Dàyǔ Studio was still laughing and joking, especially Dàyǔ Xiàotiān, who was feeling particularly smug. He had just flipped off the Promise of Battle, thinking nothing could be more satisfying. Suddenly, he saw a figure flying over, trailing blue flames. No one knew this demonic follower better than the Dàyǔ Studio!

"Damn, Promise of Battle, what are you doing? Do you want to start a fight?" Dàyǔ Xiàotiān was startled and immediately confronted Yáng Yě.

"Nothing, just letting my little pet stretch her legs. Don't worry, there's no problem," Yáng Yě called out.

The Dàyǔ Studio had no response. Indeed, the follower did not attack them but circled above their heads.

"Ah, by the way, my follower is very mischievous and doesn't always listen to me. Be careful, don't provoke her, or else... hehe." Yáng Yě suddenly grinned.

The Dàyǔ Studio members felt a chill.

Dàyǔ Diǎnmò, frowning, called out from a distance, "Promise of Battle, I've seen your PKs before. To be honest, they're terrible."

This was a direct challenge, completely different from the previous enthusiasm. Yáng Yě, hearing this, was not angry, "I don't know if they're terrible, but I know I feel great. By the way, your PK just now was also terrible!"

"Is that so? I wonder how many moves you can take. If you're even worse than Táozi, I'm sorry, but the title of the top solo player in the Chinese server should go to me, hahaha..." Dàyǔ Diǎnmò laughed.

"Whether I can take it or not, we'll have to see. I'm just afraid you won't even get the chance to try before you die. That wouldn't be fun, would it?" Yáng Yě countered.

"Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say. Let's see who's better in the fight. Remember, the loser apologizes."

Yáng Yě didn't want to talk more, took a few steps forward, and started the match. Just before it began, Táozi kindly reminded him to be careful.

A barrier rose, enclosing the two.

This was a small forest with few players, a gentle breeze, and the chirping of insects and birds, making it a pleasant place. However, there were no monsters or NPCs, which is why there were so few players here. This was one of the reasons the two groups chose this place for their duel.

A gentle breeze blew, lifting the fallen leaves and causing them to dance in the air.

The atmosphere on both sides was very tense. The Dàyǔ Studio, despite bringing in their top players, had been constrained by Táozi. Now, facing the top solo player in the Chinese server, not only was Dàyǔ Diǎnmò under pressure, but the entire Dàyǔ Studio was under immense pressure. There's no smoke without fire; to earn the title of the top solo player, one must have real skills!

On Táozi's side, they had already seen Dàyǔ Diǎnmò's strength. His psychological warfare and timing were impressive. How would he fare against the Promise of Battle?

It was unknown.

But it would soon be revealed.

At that moment, the wind suddenly picked up. A leaf on a tree branch, unable to withstand the wind, broke off and drifted in the air, rising and falling, moving quickly and slowly, gradually descending to the ground...

Just like the mood of the crowd, it slowly settled...

The wind suddenly stopped!

Without the wind's force, the leaf accelerated toward the ground, gently landing on it soon after.

At that instant, Dàyǔ Diǎnmò and the Promise of Battle simultaneously launched their attacks!