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Grassroots Crow was filled with rage, his eyes nearly bulging out of their sockets. After cursing for a while, he finally realized that he needed to order his subordinates to retreat quickly; otherwise, once the two waves of monsters converged, even a Great Immortal would find it impossible to turn the tide.
"Retreat! Everyone, get the hell out of here!"
Shouting in desperation, Grassroots Crow didn't hesitate and took the lead in retreating with his staff in hand, not forgetting to curse Yi Tianchen as he went: "Damn it, Falling Leaves, you really pushed it this time. I swear I will make you pay back this blood debt with interest!"
In the Black Magic Forest, chaos reigned. The group of Mage Players already harbored deep resentment towards Yi Tianchen. Amidst their shouting, they caught wind of something ominous when they heard Grassroots Crow's call. However, those who were unaware continued to pursue Yi Tianchen without a clue.
In that brief moment, Yi Tianchen led the Dark Magic Tree Demon King over a sunken area. By the time the pursuing Mage Players arrived, the two waves of monsters drawn by Hero Does Not Question Origin and Not a Master had already merged in that sunken region.
"Oh no!"
Countless mages couldn't help but shout as they saw so many small monsters converging. Their primal survival instincts kicked in, prompting them to attack in an attempt to break through the blockade of monsters. In an instant, various magical skills were unleashed, and dazzling magical auras danced wildly, yet they struggled to withstand the tide of the Monster Horde.
"Damn it, it's like pouring water into a bowl!" A few returning Mage Players, sensing something was off, gasped at the sight.
Due to the merging of the two monster waves right in the sunken area, it indeed resembled "pouring water into a bowl." In that moment, the Mage Players caught in the depression were left dumbfounded. Although the movement speed of these Dark Magic Imps wasn't impressive, their sheer numbers quickly overwhelmed them.
"This is ridiculous! This is just not scientific!" one Mage Player exclaimed with wide eyes, unwilling to accept it. "How could our brothers suffer like this? How did they shake off aggro? There's no way they could have retreated from such a dense Monster Horde!"
"Exactly! That makes sense!" The remaining mages nodded in agreement.
Grassroots Crow sneered and replied, "Because they never retreated at all. Didn't you see? The two who drew the monsters climbed up trees at the first opportunity to avoid being chased by the Monster Horde."
"Even if they climbed trees, there's no way they'd shake off aggro!" protested the earlier speaker.
"Right! It's that aggro that ruined them!" Grassroots Crow smiled bitterly, his gaze filled with helplessness as he shook his head. "Tell me, if you were in their shoes and suddenly saw such a massive Monster Horde closing in on you, what would your first reaction be?"
"Fight! Of course we'd fight; if we don't fight back, wouldn't we be dead?" someone quickly answered.
Grassroots Crow didn't respond further; instead, it was the earlier reluctant person who spoke up again with determination: "I understand now what you mean, President. It's because they took action right away that they also drew aggro from the Monster Horde. Damn it, these people are truly insidious!"
Everyone fell silent for a moment. Faced with imminent danger, taking immediate action was completely normal; however, under special circumstances, it could be the most fatal beginning. Just like what was unfolding before them right now.
The Monster Horde was still rampaging. In less than a minute, over a dozen Mage Players had been taken down. Those who had managed to escape were met with the third wave of monsters led by Li Tielong. Although the tactics were the same as before, the suddenness of the attack left the Mage Players unable to defend themselves.
"Is our entire force wiped out?"
Grassroots Crow could hardly believe it. The forty or so brothers he had brought along had been completely consumed by three waves of monsters? With this thought, Grassroots Crow felt a surge of indignation. The monster lure had been executed well, but what about the aftermath?
The result… was utterly powerless, pale, and filled with tears.
Due to the shift in aggro, after merging, the three waves of monsters charged at the members of the Grassroots Heroes Association to vent their anger. Although there was a fierce battle, ultimately, the Heroes were defeated. However, since Li Tielong and his companions had broken free from aggro, the Monster Horde obediently returned to their original positions after losing their targets.
"Damn it! What the hell!"
Grassroots Crow and his companions were left dumbfounded. What was happening before their eyes was both bizarre and normal. It was bizarre because the Monster Horde retreated after wreaking havoc on his brothers; it was normal because the System had ironclad rules stating that monsters would return to their original spots if they lost their targets.
What a perfect tactic!
Grassroots Crow sighed in frustration as his mind raced. After a moment, he suddenly realized, "It seems we’ve been used."
"Used?" One person looked confused. "President, who used us?"
"The employer!"
"Employer? How is that possible? If the employer hired us, why would they use us again?" Another scratched his head in confusion. "President, I don’t understand."
"What’s certain is that the employer must have some significant grudge against Falling Leaves," Grassroots Crow slowly calmed down and took a deep breath. "Haven't you figured it out yet? The employer kept us stationed at Black Magic Forest just to wait for Falling Leaves and their crew."
"…"
"What a pity! So many of my brothers lost here," Grassroots Crow lamented.
"So… what do we do next, President…?"
"Retreat!"
"Retreat? After taking their money, is this how you handle things?" A cold voice suddenly echoed from behind.
The members of Grassroots Crow were taken aback.
***
The Dark Magic Tree Demon King had freed itself from its weakened state and was once again striding confidently, chasing after Yi Tianchen with the intent to strike. However, this time, besides Yi Tianchen, Liu Yuhan and others also joined in the final assault, marveling at the success of their tactics while whittling down the BOSS's vitality.
"Hey, we're almost there, Red Health is just around the corner," Not a Master said, swinging his heavy sword with enthusiasm but also voiced his concerns. "I hope this guy doesn't go into Rage again, and definitely not mutate. Heh heh..."
Upon hearing this, Yi Tianchen and the others couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines. They had witnessed Rage not long ago, and its ferocity was quite formidable. As for mutation, it left an indelible mark in each of their minds—a bloody memory.
After a difficult few minutes, Yi Tianchen cautiously managed to control the Dark Magic Tree Demon King's aggro, ultimately preventing it from entering Rage or mutating. When the massive body of the BOSS crashed to the ground, everyone finally released the tension they had been holding onto.
However, just then, an urgent voice rang out in the team channel: "Attention! Another enemy force has appeared!"
Everyone was momentarily stunned.
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