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Fire Cult encountered another error. They overestimated their strength and were unfamiliar with the items in the shop. After a long search, Centaur finally found Goddess Water. He purchased it and spent a minute praying, prioritizing the revival of Leopard Woman. Meanwhile, all three lanes had already pushed down four towers each, and North Moon Group was rapidly increasing their funds while Fire Cult was losing theirs.
Li Qing moved quickly, acting as a runner to gather money and buy equipment, delivering items to everyone one by one. Leopard Woman demonstrated some leadership skills; at least she had good judgment and immediately ordered, “Let’s take down Ding Ze first.” Ding Ze had already penetrated deep into enemy territory during Set Off, and with Centaur's speed and Leopard Woman's attack power, the chances of success were high.
However, as soon as Leopard Woman was revived, Cui Ming made an immediate adjustment: “Mi Xiaonan, ambush Set Off. Senior Brother, take over for Mi Xiaonan.” This was quite normal; on one lane, Mi Xiaonan had Paralysis, which could disrupt Centaur's charge. Beiyue, tough and resilient, was not someone who could be easily taken down in a short time. Although Ding Ze had teleportation abilities, he had ventured too deep into enemy lines, making it easy for Centaur to catch up.
When they encountered Set Off, the other two immediately turned towards it. Mi Xiaonan intercepted Leopard Woman, while Centaur chased after Ding Ze. Without hesitation, Leopard Woman commanded, “Break through; we’re retreating.” They had drawn attention away from their original position, achieving a tactical objective. With their speed, they could strike back for a profit and revive another teammate to stabilize the situation.
Unfortunately, they had delayed too long. With the help of treasures, Beiyue and her team grew significantly stronger. The most critical issue was that Cui Ming had recovered his Fate Card. A long-distance teleportation severed the escape route for Leopard Woman, completely cutting off any chance for a comeback by Fire Cult. With the death of Leopard Woman, Centaur abandoned healing; he could hardly imagine gathering enough money to revive his teammate under the current circumstances. As energy lightning erupted from Ding Ze, Centaur fell in battle, bringing this thrilling match to an end.
In this match, North Moon Group showcased their formidable ability to strike decisively. With Ding Ze teleporting in for surprise attacks, Li Qing delivering flying kicks, and long-distance teleportation from Cui Ming, along with the speed of Mi Xiaonan, they fully utilized each member's agility. They repeatedly gained advantages in small skirmishes against outnumbered foes. The performance of Beiyue was impressive and validated her value as an Alliance Hunter. Her outstanding display allowed for an effortless execution of Cui Ming's snowball strategy.
In contrast, the understanding of the competition by Fire Cult was lacking depth; their command structure faced issues. They were more adept at solo play; while there were instances of teamwork among two or three members, overall coordination was lacking. Their arrogance was evident. For instance, despite knowing that Li Qing possessed the ability of a True Sight Guardian, they recklessly approached him without disguise or caution in broad daylight. Similarly, relying on his toughness, Minotaur charged in without considering that he might be targeted first due to his isolation from his team; he fell victim to an ambush by the highly mobile forces of North Moon Group.
Though strong, when facing agile opponents with abilities like paralysis, it always felt like their strength was rendered ineffective. Finally, there was Leopard Woman, who seemed to have developed a habit of throwing from long distances. While this kept her safe, it also distanced her from her teammates—her effectiveness judged solely by the outcome of victory or defeat.
Some summarized that what made North Moon Group excel was their ability to leverage mobility to decapitate enemy commanders. First targeting the commander of the Ye Family, Vlad; then disrupting the plans of the enemy's commander during critical moments like with Leopard Woman. This caused chaos within their ranks and deprived them of a clear observer—a hallmark of success for the group.
It sounds simple: capture the leader first; everyone understands that principle. But how is it done? One must first identify who the leader is, where they are located, where they might appear next, what abilities they possess, etc. Then suitable teammates must be arranged for encirclement. The battlefield changes rapidly; there are countless details that cannot be easily articulated in just a few sentences. For example, Cui Ming executed this well by abandoning his pursuit of Leopard Woman to trap and eliminate Serpent Woman. It’s easy to overlook how many sacrifices others make for success while only seeing others’ lucky breaks.
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Upon exiting the arena, the members of North Moon Group were met with resounding applause. There were no doubts left; through their matches against both the Ding Family and now against the Fire Cult, they had crossed over into being recognized as top-tier players. If there had been any element of luck in defeating the Ye Family, this victory over the Fire Cult was entirely due to skill.
At the same time, Captain Beiyue received accolades from everyone for taking down Vlad first from the Ye Family and then tackling the toughest opponent in Fire Sect —the formidable Minotaur —which many found hard to comprehend. Yet North Moon Group succeeded; their mysterious strategies only added to their allure as commanders.
This victory felt akin to winning a championship—at least it did for North Moon Group . Meanwhile, Fire Cult retreated behind masks that concealed their expressions and faces before returning to their quarters. Within ten minutes, they packed up their belongings and left Hero City .
North Moon Group maintained a low profile while exuding luxury and depth of character after concluding their match; they returned to their rooms and hung up "Do Not Disturb" signs before starting a celebratory hot pot meal together. However, there were always those who would intrude—like Feng—who knocked on their door insistently until he was let in to join them.
While eating, Cui Ming remarked casually, “Nothing good ever comes without effort.”
Feng replied with chopsticks in hand: “I don’t even like coming to this dump unless I have something important.” His familiarity with Cui Ming surpassed that of anyone else present.
They were relatively polite, and Beiyue asked, "Feng, if you have something to say, just say it. It's fine; we are all familiar with each other." Beiyue personally did not like Feng.
Feng Dao replied, "I don't have much to say either; I'm just here to deliver invitations." With that, he took out three invitations and handed them to Cui Ming, Li Qing, and Ding Ze.
Cui Ming opened one and exclaimed, "Liu Meier is inviting us to dinner?"
Before Feng could respond, Mi Xiaonan erupted in anger, "Why isn't mine included?"
Beiyue slammed his hand on the table. "How come I don't have one either?"
"You all... want one?" Feng was taken aback. This was... would they believe that he lost their invitations? Whether they believed it or not, he did because he truly lost them.
Beiyue waved his hand dismissively. "Just kidding."
Mi Xiaonan said, "I'm not joking."
Feng would not admit his mistake and said, "Please don't joke around. In the Pirate King group, only Lank received an invitation. The York Clan and Little Wave Team didn't get a single one. While I acknowledge that cross-species love exists, I don't think their lives will be harmonious. There are quite a few participants; look at the numbers—the lower the number, the higher the status, meaning they are closer to Liu Meier. By the way, this is a charity gala; you should bring some money; there has to be a reason for attending."
Beiyue looked at Cui Ming and said, "Now everyone knows that charity is a good way to make money."
"Beiyue, I understand that you don't like Liu Meier, but she is genuinely passionate about charity," Feng defended Liu Meier.
"I don't understand why you think I dislike Liu Meier; you would understand."
The annoying Mi Xiaonan immediately replied, "I know; you're not as pretty as her."
Li Qing, Ding Ze, and Cui Ming chimed in unison, "Impossible! Mi Xiaonan, are you blind?"
Mi Xiaonan was stunned for a long time. Am I blind or are you all blind? It cannot be denied that Beiyue is beautiful and has great poise. However, in terms of appearance, she really cannot compare to Liu Meier. Beiyue smiled at Mi Xiaonan and said, "Look how hypocritical you all are; Mi Xiaonan is so honest."
"Exactly... No! Beiyue, I'm too hypocritical; how can Liu Meier compare to you?" Mi Xiaonan suddenly realized something was off.
"I don't care; I really don't care," Beiyue said. "Actually, I wanted to mention something tonight. Tomorrow is the match between the Little Wave Team and the Pirate Team; the finals will be the day after tomorrow. After this competition ends, what plans do you all have?"
Li Qing replied, "I want to continue my hunter assessment. Although it's just a formality, it will still take a month or two."
"Ding Ze said, 'I am preparing to go to the Ye Family to pay respects to my mother, and then I plan to return to Dawn City. After all this time, only Dawn City feels like home to me. You all shouldn't go back; if you do, I'll have to drive you. I'm telling you, Cui Ming, with Li Qing's eye issues and Mi Xiaonan's height problems, let's just forget it. Why don't you go get your driver's license?'
'I don't have time,' Cui Ming replied.
Beiyue looked at Mi Xiaonan. 'What about you, Mi Xiaonan?'
'I need to return to the York Clan. The York Clan is holding an election for new elders, and all practitioners are obligated to go back. The election for new elders usually happens every four years, selecting respected seniors to fill the vacancies left by those who have passed away in the last four years. It's a major event for the York Clan, and I must return; it will probably take one or two months.'
Beiyue turned to Cui Ming. 'And you, Cui Ming?'
Cui Ming shrugged his shoulders. 'Wind and I are quite free. We originally planned to wander the world but couldn't think of a good place to go; we still don't know where to head next.'
Wind glanced at Cui Ming before turning back and said, 'Yeah, we're so free it's painful. Beiyue, do you have any fun places to recommend?'
Beiyue hesitated for a few seconds before saying, 'I want to visit Antarctic Witch Island.'
Li Qing immediately chimed in, 'I don't have anything going on here; I'll go with you.'
Ding Ze and Mi Xiaonan spoke up as well, indicating they had no pressing matters. Beiyue quickly added, 'I appreciate everyone's intentions, but this trip isn't for fighting. I received a request from Wandering as a Hunter's Messenger to visit Witch Island and inquire whether any wanted criminals are hiding there. If possible, I will search the island. There's no danger; Wandering knows the witch. Although they're not friends, the witch once signed a contract stating she wouldn't harbor first or second-class wanted criminals.'
The situation was likely as Beiyue described it; however, Wandering and the witch were not on very friendly terms. At that time, the witch had attacked Beiyue's father's friend, who had already informed Wandering. Wandering defeated the witch, leading many to believe she had escaped. In reality, Wandering caught up with her again for another confrontation and emerged victorious once more. The witch had no choice but to concede and claimed she had fallen in love with Beiyue's father or something along those lines. Considering she hadn't violated any rules of the alliance, Wandering let her off but established a contract: Alliance Hunters could freely visit Witch Island once every one to three years while ensuring that Witch Island would not harbor first or second-class wanted criminals. After all, Witch Island is near Antarctica and is considered lawless territory; Wandering's nature meant he would still take advantage of such opportunities."
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