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Yi Tianchen was taken aback, not expecting that this mere Level 25 Elite Monster could possess such terrifying attack power. It truly lived up to the saying: "Level can crush you!"
However...
"Aren't you the one who said that the carriage wouldn't be attacked by monsters? From what I see, it seems like we're already out of the range of attacks!" Yi Tianchen stared at Liu Yuhan in disbelief, his expression one of utter confusion.
Liu Yuhan hesitated for a moment, poked her head out to take a look, and explained, "They're not ordinary monsters; they're humanoid creatures. In the game setting of the Zero Era, humanoid monsters possess a certain level of intelligence. So it's not surprising that they would ambush us."
"Alright then, what do we do now?"
"What else can we do? We have to take them down!" Liu Yuhan said helplessly, then smiled at Yi Tianchen as she rolled up the curtain. "Tianchen, good luck!"
"..."
***
"Clang..."
With a swift motion, Yi Tianchen jumped down from the carriage, dragging his weapon, the Rage of the Wilderness, as he slowly approached. The blade scraped against the gravel on the ground, producing a series of crisp ringing sounds.
At the same time, a simulation of the upcoming battle had already been completed in his mind!
These three bandits were likely encountering someone like Yi Tianchen for the first time—someone who spoke not a word and simply charged into battle. After exchanging bewildered glances, they let out loud roars and swung their large swords at him.
Savage Charge Lv-1!
The skill activated instantly, and Yi Tianchen transformed into a Phantom, charging forward and piercing through the body of the leading bandit, leaving behind a dazed symbol formed by three small stars.
"Crack..."
Taking advantage of the leading bandit being stunned, Yi Tianchen swiftly approached a bandit on the left. With a swing of Wild Fury, he unleashed a combination of Blade Break Slash, Return of the Dead, Heavy Sword Without Edge, and Warrior's Medal, delivering a sharp blow to the bandit's shoulder—
-1213!
With a successful strike, Yi Tianchen didn’t linger; he quickly retreated. The bandit was unwilling to let him go, raising his Steel Blade for a furious attack. The third bandit on the right also charged in with his own Steel Blade.
Feeling a chill run down his spine, Yi Tianchen created distance while maneuvering around the stunned bandit. He executed a series of evasive movements and occasionally countered with two slashes. Wild Fury descended with a slight whoosh, continuously racking up damage numbers—
-985! -1001! -949!...
Soon enough, three seconds passed. The leading bandit broke free from his stupor and let out an angry roar, decisively raising his Steel Blade to strike at Yi Tianchen with a cold glare.
"Smack..."
At that moment, a dark light suddenly descended. With two muffled sounds, the ground cracked open, revealing two pale skeletal hands reaching out. The leading bandit’s eyes widened in shock as he stood frozen in place, unable to move.
Necromantic Binding Lv-1!
Another three seconds began...
Yi Tianchen gripped a bottle of Fourth-Level Life Potion tightly. This time, he targeted the bandit with the least Vitality, soaring through the air while his weapon, Wild Fury, radiated a faint aura of menace. It sliced through the air repeatedly, striking like a venomous snake towards the bandit.
"Slash, slash, slash..."
His gaze sharpened as he suddenly executed a reverse attack mid-movement. The heavy blade of Wild Fury swept across the bandit's neck, delivering a critical hit and swiftly ending the first bandit.
Immediately after, Yi Tianchen lured the second bandit forward, creating distance from the stunned bandit. He turned to engage with a flurry of attacks. By the time the leading bandit regained his senses, the second bandit's Vitality had already dropped below 30%.
"It's over!"
Yi Tianchen smiled slightly as he consumed the Fourth-Level Life Potion. Unfolding Death Entanglement descended, followed by Blade Break Slash. After one strike, he unleashed three consecutive sword strikes, and the second bandit fell in utter reluctance.
"One left!"
As Yi Tianchen glanced back, he saw the sharp Steel Blade of the bandit lunging towards him. Suddenly, there was a swift sound of an arrow slicing through the air. An arrow shot straight through the bandit's chest from behind and released a chilling aura that quickly formed a thin layer of frost.
Frost Arrow Lv-1!
After being slowed by the freezing effect, the bandit's movements hesitated for just a moment, causing his attack to miss entirely. Yi Tianchen deftly sidestepped, and with a surprising swipe of Wild Fury across the bandit's abdomen, combined with Liu Yuhan's series of ranged attacks, the bandit could only fall in defeat.
"Clang..."
With a flick of his wrist, Yi Tianchen planted Wild Fury beside him and let out a long sigh. His gaze swept over the bodies of several bandits when suddenly he froze in shock: "What! They actually dropped Silver Coins?!"
Liu Yuhan was taken aback. She jumped down from the carriage and, following her gaze, indeed spotted several gleaming Silver Coins lying next to the corpse of a bandit, which surprised her greatly. It was known that prior to this, all the minor monsters, aside from the BOSS, only dropped copper coins.
"How many?" Liu Yuhan asked.
"I estimate it won't be too few..." Yi Tianchen replied as he stepped forward to pick up the Silver Coins one by one. After a brief count, he was momentarily stunned.
"A total of 36!"
"That means each bandit dropped an average of 12 coins..." Liu Yuhan remarked in astonishment, "I never would have guessed these bandits were so wealthy!"
Yi Tianchen laughed heartily, "Indeed! These bandits have truly made a fortune."
Exchanging glances with Liu Yuhan, Yi Tianchen's mind raced. What had the introduction of these bandits said? The lowest level bandits of Black Wind Stronghold? If even a minor bandit could be this rich, then Black Wind Stronghold must be a real treasure trove!
Thinking of this, images of tempting gold coins danced in his mind, making him wish he could sprout wings and fly over there immediately.
" Liu Yuhan, what do you think?" Yi Tianchen turned around, gripping his weapon, Rage of the Wilderness, as an adventurous plan began to form in his mind.
Liu Yuhan smiled slightly; she had guessed Yi Tianchen's thoughts at that moment. With a teasing tone, she said, "You want to take down the bandit's lair?"
Yi Tianchen was taken aback. "Those who gave me life are my parents; those who understand me are Liu Yuhan!"
"Cut it out... Don't try to butter me up; I’m not falling for that!" Liu Yuhan chided playfully, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of mischief. Then her tone shifted suddenly, "However... your idea is indeed worth pursuing."
"Ha ha... it's truly a case of heroes thinking alike, heroes thinking alike!"
***
They led the cart into the dense forest, first seeking a concealed spot to hide it. After securing the cart, they opened the map and began searching. Their gazes eventually settled on a valley.
According to the map, there were hardly any high mountains in the vicinity, which meant there were no natural defenses to guard. This made the traditional idea of "occupying the mountain as king" less applicable. With that possibility ruled out, it was likely that the Black Wind Stronghold was hidden somewhere within a valley.
After weighing their options, Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan headed directly toward the location of the valley. The map indicated that it would only take three to five minutes to reach. As they walked deeper into the woods, Yi Tianchen wielded his weapon, Wild Fury, clearing a path for Liu Yuhan.
Four minutes later, they indeed spotted a valley ahead. Cautiously, they surveyed the area. Through clusters of bushes obstructing their view, what lay before them sent a chill down their spines!
Surrounded by lush, verdant forests on all sides, this place was more accurately described as a basin rather than just a valley. Scattered throughout the basin were several straw huts, and near these huts stood towering stacks of hay.
"Um... look over there!"
Liu Yuhan extended her slender arm and pointed toward a tall wooden door.
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