Element Temple Magic refers to spells that originated from the Element Temples. Only elemental mages can learn these spells, which range from level one to level sixteen. The previously used Thunderclap Explosion is the most basic level one Element Temple spell. It requires a long incantation time and a sequence of syllables. It’s practically useless in one-on-one duels and is easily silenced by Holy Paladins in team battles, making it unsuitable for player-versus-player combat. Moreover, the spell has a long cooldown period of two full days. Therefore, it’s sufficient for each elemental mage to carry only one level one Element Temple spell for emergencies. Of course, higher-level Element Temple spells, such as the sixteenth-level forbidden curse, are exceptions.
As soon as Thunderclap Explosion ended, Candy entered stealth mode and circled behind a giant lizard. Swinging her dagger, she executed a precise bash to the back of the lizard’s head, swiftly eliminating it with a clean strike.
Blazing Slash! The greatsword in Guang’an Yongzui’s hands transformed into a massive flame. As the sword swung downward, roaring flames erupted, slicing through another giant lizard and leaving it charred and blackened.
Five remaining lizards lunged toward the three mages at the rear. Guang’an Yongzui roared, “Taunt!”
As soon as the taunt skill was activated, the five lizards immediately surrounded Guang’an Yongzui. Damage numbers “-15,” “-16,” “-18” floated above his head. However, his high defense meant the five lizards posed no real threat.
A priest at the back cast Dispel on Guang’an Yongzui, removing the plague effect, followed by a healing spell that significantly restored his health.
Drawing the attention of the five lizards, Guang’an Yongzui swung his greatsword and executed a whirlwind slash, dealing over fifty damage to each of the five lizards, with numbers floating above their heads.
Behind him, Suyan and the other arcane mage continuously unleashed their spells.
Amidst the onslaught from the lizards, Guang’an Yongzui’s towering figure remained as solid as a rock. Amidst the splattering blood, his eyes gleamed with ferocity and bloodthirsty madness, resembling an enraged beast, instilling fear in others.
Witnessing Guang’an Yongzui in this state, Suyan and the others couldn’t help but shudder. Guang’an Yongzui wielding his greatsword was like a killing machine.
The only one remaining relatively calm was Candy. She smirked, “Boring,” and took out a specially processed candy from an NPC shop, which she popped into her mouth and began chewing. Entering stealth mode again, she approached the back of another giant lizard, delivering another bash to its head and slicing its throat open, letting the blood flow.
Guang’an Yongzui and his team worked together seamlessly. Within just two rounds, over a dozen lizards lay dead.
Candy pulled out her dagger and calmly wiped off the blood.
“Tall guy, there aren’t any more monsters around here. Let’s move to another location,” Candy said to Guang’an Yongzui.
Only Candy dared to address Guang’an Yongzui this way; no one else would dare. No one knew exactly when Candy and Guang’an Yongzui had met, but during Guang’an Empire’s dominance in previous online games, Candy had always been there.
Although Guang’an Yongzui and Candy no longer ran a guild, their influence within the game remained formidable.
Guang’an Yongzui sheathed his greatsword and said to the others, “Everyone, recover a bit. We’ll move to another area for leveling.”
The six of them scattered and sat beneath a tree, some eating bread, others drinking from a spring.
Following the sounds of battle, Nie Yan sprinted toward the swamp and spotted six figures in his vision.
Guang’an Yongzui and his team also noticed Nie Yan and quickly stood up.
Seeing the equipment worn by Guang’an Yongzui’s group, Nie Yan felt a chill. This was a very strong team. The approaching lizard behind him was drawing closer, but he had no time to think about it.
“He’s a rogue,” Guang’an Yongzui noticed Nie Yan, but he never considered a rogue a threat to his team, especially since the strongest rogue was already in their group. Moreover, with his high health and defense, no rogue had ever been able to defeat him, even if Nie Yan’s gear appeared decent. This wasn’t arrogance, but rather a strong sense of confidence.
“Oh,” Candy’s figure gradually faded, blending seamlessly with the green shrubs behind her.
While running, Nie Yan quickly scanned the distant shrubs. That rogue’s stealth was nearly flawless, undetectable to ordinary players, but not to Nie Yan, who possessed Super Insight.
Noticing Nie Yan’s gaze, Candy felt intrigued. This was an interesting encounter.
Faced with the six players ahead, Nie Yan immediately sensed hostility from Guang’an Yongzui and his team. However, the lizard was right behind him, and there was no way these six would help him. For survival, Nie Yan could only employ a strategy of diverting the threat, luring the lizard toward them. He would use Guang’an Yongzui’s team to eliminate the lizard and save himself.
Nie Yan sprinted directly toward Guang’an Yongzui and his group.
Guang’an Yongzui held his greatsword, dragging it diagonally across the ground, standing less than two yards away from Suyan and the others. He wasn’t afraid of Nie Yan, but for the spellcasters, being approached by a rogue was dangerous.
Dressed in Death Ritual armor, Guang’an Yongzui stood like an iron wall, protecting the three mages in front.
As Guang’an Yongzui prepared to strike Nie Yan with his sword, the bushes behind Nie Yan rustled slightly, causing Guang’an Yongzui to tense. Was there someone else back there?
Suddenly, Guang’an Yongzui realized that what was following Nie Yan wasn’t a player but a giant lizard. Judging by its size, it was much larger than the average lizard.
“Damn, it’s a slyther!” Candy inhaled sharply upon seeing the strange crawling style of the slyther. She had encountered these terrifying creatures before. They were killers of the swamp, capable of moving with incredible speed.
“A level seven sub-elite?” Guang’an Yongzui took a few steps back, positioning himself advantageously. If it were players, they could easily handle them, but a level seven sub-elite would be difficult to deal with, especially since the priest hadn’t yet revived anyone. Losing even one or two players would be a costly mistake.
Nie Yan sprinted toward Guang’an Yongzui’s group. As Guang’an Yongzui stood behind him, the elementalist mage raised his staff, casting a Lightning Bolt from the sky.
Nie Yan’s intentions were clear—he wanted to draw the slyther toward them. Naturally, Guang’an Yongzui’s group had no intention of being lenient toward Nie Yan.
Following the Lightning Bolt, Suyan and the arcane mage quickly launched their attacks.
The slyther was now right on Nie Yan. It twisted its body and shot forward like an arrow. Nie Yan rolled aside, dodging both the slyther’s attack and the lightning bolt from the mage, then dove sideways. A Holy Smite struck Nie Yan.
-67.
System: Player Nie Yan is under attack from the team led by Suyan. You now have thirty minutes of self-defense rights.
Such high damage startled Nie Yan. He rolled again, dodging the incoming fireball from the arcane mage, but a dangerous sensation pierced from behind him.
It was a rogue!
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