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Sharpening The Knife Doesn’t Delay The Cutting of Vegetables With The Bow[eSports]: Chapter 104
104. Stirred up Echo.
ZMD’s four members quickly divided their equipment, supplies, and soul jades before following WET and Dream Ghost teams.
The sound of battle echoed from behind in Huntian City. Yang Yunche glanced back and saw a Dragon Soul True Form soaring into the sky, though he couldn’t tell whose it was. The massive divine dragon was visually stunning and awe-inspiring.
“Biting off more than you can chew,” Yang Yunche had no intention of going back. Fighting in Huntian City from start to finish would rapidly drain their supplies. It was better to eliminate the two teams in front of them and then return to sweep through.
“Captain, there’s a team following us from behind.”
Even though ZMD’s movements were cautious enough, as professional players, Dream Ghost team didn’t neglect to observe their surroundings while pursuing WET. They soon heard fleeting footsteps from behind.
Dream Ghost’s team hesitated. Although WET had three wounded members, engaging them now—even if they won—could result in them being intercepted by the team behind. Destiny’s team battles were unpredictable, and no one knew if they could take out WET’s remaining three members without casualties. If they accidentally lost someone, it would be disastrous.
“Captain, it looks like they don’t intend to fight.”
Luo Baibai peeked out and reported.
“Not fighting?”
Yang Yunche chuckled, “Not fighting isn’t an option.”
With that, he leaped to a higher vantage point, drew his long purple bow, held his breath, and aimed carefully. After a moment, he released the arrow, which shot out like lightning—
“Enemy attack!”
The captain of Dream Ghost heard the sound of the arrow cutting through the air and instinctively wanted to dodge. However, Yang Yunche’s arrow wasn’t aimed at them but instead followed a long arc in the air, striking WET’s tank, who was in the middle of healing.
WET’s tank was instantly interrupted, and not only that, but his health plummeted.
“Damn, how is he this accurate?”
WET’s tank looked up, tracing the arrow’s trajectory to Yang Yunche and the Demonic Blade beside him, realizing it must be ZMD: “Damn, that accuracy… I’m done for.”
Before he could finish speaking, another arrow came flying. The tank, low on health, instinctively dodged it, but the assault player behind him wasn’t so lucky and got hit directly.
Yang Yunche put away his bow, glanced at WET’s health status, and laughed: “You think they can still hold back after this?”
Dream Ghost had a Windseeker, and the Windseeker’s passive allowed them to see the health bar and status of the nearest enemy without dealing damage. Yang Yunche’s timing was impeccable; the tank who was first hit fell within the Windseeker’s passive range, and with his recovery interrupted and health critically low, he was naturally exposed to Dream Ghost’s view.
After another arrow hit WET’s assault player, Dream Ghost realized that their opponents were also severely wounded. The opportunity was too good to pass up, and though the Dream Ghost captain hesitated for a moment, the allure of securing three points was too strong.
It was too tempting!
Fortune favors the bold. The Dream Ghost captain gritted his teeth and commanded: “Charge! Use your abilities, focus the tank, take him down quickly, and see how the situation unfolds. If we can kill them, we kill them. If not, we retreat immediately.”
The remaining three Dream Ghost players nodded simultaneously, accelerating toward their targets!
Both assault players had displacement skills, and once they got within range, they activated their abilities without hesitation, rushing toward WET’s tank. The other two Dream Ghost members pulled out cannons, providing long-range fire to cover the battlefield, denying WET the chance to heal.
Echo: “Dream Ghost is engaging! The two assault players used their abilities and went in. They just couldn’t resist the lure of the points; this is going to be a quick, decisive fight.”
Zhi Zi: “They fell for ZMD’s trap, but not fighting at this point isn’t an option. Let’s see how Dream Ghost handles the aftermath—”
Luo Baibai, seeing Dream Ghost charge in, got excited: “Captain, should we go?”
Surprisingly, Yang Yunche shook his head: “No, stay back and poke them from a distance. Try to steal some damage and kills. That three-man team can counter-attack. Now’s not the time to dive in.”
Chen Xingran: “What about me?”
Since the plan involved long-range covering fire, it had nothing to do with Chen Xingran, who didn’t even have any long-range weapons in his backpack.
“You circle around from the river, be careful not to get caught alone, and wait behind the slope.”
Yang Yunche placed a Water Mark on Chen Xingran and gave his command.
“Got it.” Chen Xingran nodded and quietly separated from the team, moving through the river on the right.
He Ye: “Is ZMD still not engaging? The current view is focused on WET. They’re being pressured by the four-man team, and their front line seems to be in trouble… Looks like they’re about to be taken down… Oh! He’s using his ultimate! WET’s tank just activated his ultimate. His special skill is ready?!”
Facing an attack from two assault players, WET’s tank didn’t hesitate. He unleashed his Mountain Breaker Strike ultimate, slamming his massive shield into the ground. The ground trembled violently, sending spider web-like cracks toward Dream Ghost’s two assault players!
The two assault players from Dream Ghost had already used their displacement skills to get closer, and with no abilities left, one of them activated their ultimate—Hidden Shadow—allowing them to pass through the shadows of the enemy, avoiding the cracks in the ground.
The other Dream Ghost assault player wasn’t as fortunate. He was slammed to the ground by Shatter Mountain’s ultimate. Simultaneously, WET’s tank shouted in voice chat: “Got one!”
——”Candle Illuminating All That Exists!”
Without any hesitation, WET’s Zhu Jiuyin also activated his ultimate. A dark purple field expanded, trapping the fallen Dream Ghost assault player.
“Fck!”
The Dream Ghost captain cursed, but with “Candle Illuminating All That Exists” activated, he didn’t dare to charge in. Otherwise, it wouldn’t just be the assault player getting stunned—anyone who entered would be stunned as well.
With no other option, the remaining three members of Dream Ghost had to seek cover. Before retreating, their Hidden Shadow used another ultimate to move behind WET’s tank. With a flash of his dagger, he landed a swift and fierce backstab, finishing off the last bit of the tank’s health.
Yang Yunche drew his bow and fired an arrow at WET’s tank, but it was too late; the kill had already been taken. A missed opportunity, somewhat unfortunate.
“Candle Illuminating All That Exists” lasted for five seconds. The fallen Dream Ghost assault player tried to escape but was held down by WET’s only remaining player, eventually getting stunned for two seconds.
“Whoosh—”
“Whoosh—”
“Boom!”
ZMD wasn’t going to miss this opportunity. The stunned Dream Ghost assault player was a sitting duck, an easy target. Even with their eyes closed, they couldn’t miss. Yang Yunche, Luo Baibai, and Xiao Nan simultaneously pulled out their long-range weapons and started bombarding the area, hitting both WET’s assault players as well. Forced into a difficult position, WET had no choice but to give up the kill and retreat.
The kill went to ZMD, earning them another point!
Echo: “That move… textbook level Old Six operation ah!’”
He Ye laughed: “Exactly. Even though ZMD didn’t engage directly, they secured the kill while maintaining low risk. Big payoff this time. Only two WET players remain now. Are they going to run? Will Dream Ghost chase them?”
“They won’t.”
The Dream Ghost captain glanced at the situation on the field and said coldly, “Let them have those two kills. We’ll wait for them to fight first, then look for a chance to pull someone.”
Now, WET had only two players left, and Dream Ghost had three. It was already a situation where both sides were severely weakened.
However, while Dream Ghost didn’t want to pursue, ZMD had no intention of letting them go.
“Xingran.”
Upon hearing Yang Yunche’s voice, Chen Xingran, who had been hiding behind the slope for a long time, suddenly sprang into action!
Ghost Shadow Slash!
A flash of a blade appeared for an instant before vanishing. Without any hesitation, Chen Xingran activated his skill. Instead of chasing down any of the teams, he used the movement from Ghost Shadow Slash to position himself in a highly strategic spot—right in the middle between the WET and Dream Ghost teams.
Yang Yunche smiled slightly as the Water Mark he had placed on Chen Xingran activated.
——Water Takes No Permanent Shape.
In the next moment, Yang Yunche flickered into the battlefield. At the same time, a Water Formation rose up, perfectly trapping both of the weakened teams within it.
Echo: “Brilliant!”
Zhi Zi: “That was an amazing entrance! WET and Dream Ghost are both trapped in the Water Formation with no way out!”
Meanwhile, Luo Baibai and Xiao Nan quickly arrived as well, and ZMD’s fully intact four-man team began to clear the battlefield!
At the same time, Chen Xingran activated his ultimate, Arrival of the Ghost God. Ghostly flames ignited around him as he gripped his Tang Sword and charged at the nearest enemy.
The Water Formation had a limited duration, and during that time, they needed to wipe out both of the other teams. This would be a true test of ZMD’s damage output.
But with Chen Xingran on their side, ZMD certainly didn’t lack in damage output.
Whoosh—
The fierce ghostly flames spread from Chen Xingran’s body to his spear. The once plain weapon instantly transformed into something that looked like a divine artifact, exuding an aura of extreme magnificence!
Chen Xingran planted the spear’s tip on the ground and leaped into the air like a soaring swallow. His flame-covered spear was like a burning meteor descending from the heavens. As he soared, it seemed as if he had transformed into a fierce dragon, claws outstretched. The spear tip aimed straight for the throat of WET’s assault player in a terrifying, downward strike. If it hit, it would be a fatal blow!
WET’s assault player reacted quickly, but his escape route was blocked by the Water Formation. Seeing Chen Xingran’s spear barreling down with unstoppable force, he gritted his teeth and decided to cover for his teammate’s retreat. He turned and pulled out his own spear, bracing to face Chen Xingran from a distance!
Chen Xingran’s momentum didn’t slow at all. The weight of his entire body, aided by gravity, added immense force behind his strike. His spear smashed aside the opponent’s weapon with unstoppable strength, followed by a quick twist of his spear that pierced through the assault player’s chest, the tip emerging from his back!
First, a frontal thrust aimed at the throat and abdomen, followed by a side stab targeting the kidneys and heart!
【WTF!】
【What kind of move is that?! I’ve never seen this before!】
【I’m speechless. It feels like the spear Chen Xingran is using isn’t even the same weapon as mine…】
【That was so cool, oh my god!】
【Such an oppressive fighting style… Mama ya. Are we sure this is the same Chen Xingran who usually seems so mild-mannered?!】
A spray of blood burst from the assault player’s back. Chen Xingran swiftly withdrew his spear, took a step back, and then delivered a powerful kick to the opponent’s chest. The assault player, left with just a sliver of health, stumbled backward from the force of Chen Xingran’s kick and was sent tumbling toward his teammate.
The other assault player hadn’t even processed what was happening when he saw his teammate falling toward him, blocking his line of sight and causing him to momentarily lose track of Chen Xingran.
Just before his vision was obstructed, he had glimpsed the cold, piercing eyes of the “Demonic Blade” beneath his hood. Calm and deadly, they were like the tranquil surface of the sea before a brewing storm.
The next instant, a chilling sense of danger surged through his entire body, making his hair stand on end.
Run!
The thought barely formed in his mind, but before he could react, a spear burning with ghostly flames pierced through his teammate’s back and then, without losing any momentum, impaled him in the chest.
In that brief moment, he saw the gleaming tip of the spear glinting in the sunlight, like a dazzling firework exploding with murderous intent right in front of him.
Chen Xingran, gripping the end of the spear, executed the thrust with lightning speed. In one seamless motion, he skewered both players on his spear like stringing beads on a skewer. The move flowed with the unstoppable force of a mighty river. At the same time, huge damage numbers appeared above their heads!
-657!
-711!
Shattered white light exploded into the air as the two Soul Mounds appeared close together in front of everyone’s eyes.
The entire sequence felt slow in description, but in reality, from the moment Chen Xingran activated his ultimate to the instant his spear pierced through both players, it had taken less than three seconds.
His decisiveness, the brutality of his attack, and the astonishingly fluid and flawless execution of his moves within those brief three seconds—along with the terrifying amount of damage he dealt—were overwhelming.
“Damn…”
For the first time on the regular season stage, Echo, usually composed and reserved, was left utterly stunned, blurting out in disbelief: “F*cking awesome!”
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