20 minutes later, we kill our way into the depths of Valley of the Everlasting Wind.
In the distance, 12 antique totem pillars stand proudly at the heart of the valley. Every totem is linked at the top by a thick metal chain. The 12 glowing chains are all tied to the center, where a heavily armored war general with disheveled hair kneels, holding the shaft of a long blade. The chains penetrate his chest, as black blood drips along them.
“We have reached the Boss……”
Jian Feng Han raises an arm: “Let’s not be anxious to start attacking the Boss, take a look at his skills and attributes before we make a move……”
I take a step forward and realize that my level is too low to see the Boss’s attributes. It’s same for the rest of the players. For a Level 55 Purple Rank Boss, it’s reasonable to say that a minimum of Level 49 is needed to see its stats. The current information is hardly complete, and though we can see the tip of the iceberg, all we can gather is that this Boss won’t be easy to kill —
[General of the Everlasting Wind] (Purple Rank Boss)
Level: 55
Attack: ???
Defense: ???
HP: ???
Skills: ???
Introduction: General of the Everlasting Wind was a general in a distant empire about 2000 years ago. Disagreeing with the cruel and atrocious emperor, he betrayed his country. Later, he was chased by the Imperial army to the East Coast where he used his long blade to massacre a thousand soldiers. In the end, he was imprisoned by a crafty black magician. His soul was broken into pieces and his body imprisoned within the Valley of the Everlasting Wind. After being imprisoned for such a long time, his natural temperament has changed and has been reduced to that of a murderous devil.
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I smile: “We can’t see his attributes and skills, only that he is a Level 55 Purple Rank Boss. How do we fight him?”
Li Mu ponders aloud: “Kill him with brute force? We can use Monks to surround the Boss, then kill him using ranged attacks, this tactic should be feasible and may reduce our losses.”
Everyone looks at Jian Feng Han. After all, he is the Guildmaster of [Vanguard] and also the man behind the plan to take down this Boss.
Jian Feng Han appears to understand what everyone is thinking. He sticks his longsword into the ground and looks towards the Boss: “I think that we should split into 3 squads. Squad 1 will be Xiao Yao Zi Zai, with the General Family assisting him, as well as 20 Healers to focus on keeping their HP up. If Xiao Yao Zi Zai cannot hold up and it leads to Squad 1 to be exterminated, Squad 2 will engage the Boss. Squad 2 will be led by Fushen Moren and assisted by sufficient DPS and Healers. If Squad 2 cannot hold up as well, then Squad 3, led by myself, will attack the Boss. If Squad 3 also perishes, then that means we have failed.”
I frown but do not say anything.
General Li Mu narrows his eyes: “Bad idea?”
Wang Jian grips his longsword: “Yeah, not smart.”
Jian Feng Han looks surprised: “Why not? Is there anything that you all disagree with?”
Li Mu nods: “Doesn’t it seem a bit inappropriate that you invited the 4 of us from the General Family and Xiao Yao to assist and are now placing us in the main battle force; Asking us to engage the boss first? After all, we have no idea what the Boss’s skills, HP, attacks and defense are at the moment. To attack hastily would mean an easy death. I think we should be Squad 2, while you can form Squad 1 and attack the Boss first to test out it’s skills.”
Jian Feng Han licks his lips and raises the corner of his mouth: “Alright, Brother Li Mu has a point. Let’s do as he suggested! [Vanguard] will organize a squad to attack first, to test the Boss’s skills and stats. Who’s willing to go first?”
Fushen Moren raises his staff and shield: “I will!”
Jian Feng Han shakes his head: “No, you are [Vanguard]’s main tank, you shouldn’t be in the advanced party. How about…… Monk, why don’t you go first?”
From the crowd, a Level 39 Monk from [Vanguard] steps forward. In his right hand, he holds an iron rod, in this left, a shield. His bald head shines as he grins: “No blood relations means being relegated to cannon fodder. Just joined the guild and I’m already given a nice errand……”
ID: Goodbye Tears Level 39 Monk
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Goodbye Tears quickly chooses 7 healers, more than a dozen mages, archers and musketeers, as well as 2 assassins as the main DPS dealers.
“Guildmaster, shall we start?”
“Yeah!” Jian Feng Han seems to chuckle: “You can only blame yourself for ridiculing me on the forums……”
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“Brothers, stay strong, let’s roll!”
Goodbye Tears raises his iron rod and roars as he rushes towards the Boss. As he raises his arm, a golden ray shines down, [Put Down Your Sword] reduces the Boss’s attack by 10% and draws a large amount of aggro!
“Clang clang clang ……”
Right after getting hit by [Put Down Your Sword], the General of the Everlasting Wind is immediately agitated and angry. Emitting wrath as he struggles to stand up, he bellows: “Damn it, you lowly adventurers dare to violate my territory, die!”
“Bang bang bang ……”