Chapter 44: The Beginning of a Dispute
Translator:EndlessFantasy TranslationEditor:EndlessFantasy Translation
Dueling was a legal form of battle between players.
Once someone accepted the Duel Invitation by the initiator, both parties in the battle would not lose a level or their equipment after death. They would be resurrected at the nearest town after being killed. They could also choose to be revived on the spot by a Priest.
However, Crackpot did not accept Qin Ruos Duel Invitation. Instead, without hesitation, he chose the normal form of battle, which did not secure the players.
This made Qin Ruo feel slightly dispirited.
His opponent probably chose to do so because he wanted to take advantage of Honor Points and was not afraid of convicting manslaughter. Honor Points could be attained by performing a specific hardcore mission in the Devils Continent, or by joining the Mythical Battlefield and killing players from the Demon Faction. After accumulating a certain amount of kills, one would be awarded Honor Points. One Honor Point could be used as immunity against penalties resulting from player kills. (A single Honor Point can be used for one kill only)
It was not easy to gain an Honor Point. Plus, only a Tier 4 player was qualified to enter the Mythical Battlefield and be eligible to cross the border to slaughter the enemies.
It was obviously impossible for Qin Ruo to have Honor Points, so he was certainly in an unfavorable situation in his fight against Crackpot.
But of course, he would not back down now since it had progressed to this stage.
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A Tier 4 Radiant Priest dueling with a Tier 3 Aquamancer, no doubt the latter was at a disadvantageous position!
In terms of attacking ability, a Tier 4 Radiant Priests Psystrike was definitely superior than aTier 3 Aquamancers magic. Besides, it was also complemented with a considerably strong magical effect.
On top of that, there was a large gap in strength between Tier 4 and Tier 3 equipment.
Furthermore, the two of them were separated by 7 levels, 21 points of free attribute, as well as 70 points of HP
Accounting all the factors above, Qin Ruo could only be regarded as overrated in this challenge.
However, it was human nature since the ancient times for people to tend to sympathize with the weak. Additionally, Crackpot was not the likable type. This became the one and only overwhelming advantage for Qin Ruopopularity.
Aquamancer, win some credit for yourself! Ill treat you to supper tonight if you finish him off! In addition, Ill gift you a Tier 4 Violet Equipment too. Cheer up!
Thats right, we have confidence in you.
Keep your chin up!
Under the jeering of players who were eager to stir up the fray, Crackpot made no delay and blessed himself with Prayer, which he had been garnered beforehand.
Prayer, a Tier 4 Priests skill was capable of enhancing the players overall attributes
Following that, a second skill, Divine Blessing was cast.
This skill increased the casters defense and at the same time decreased negative magic effects
After that, without giving Qin Ruo any chances, he further buffed himself with Psyboost and Wargods Vigor. At this point, Crackpots magic attack was already comparable to a common Tier 4 Elementalist.
On the other side, although Qin Ruo was using the same defend-and-counter strategy, he just managed to cast an Aquabarrier, an Aquashield, a Frostpike, and a Frostrampart for unknown purposes
This scenario immediately caused many of the Elementalists to sigh endlessly. How could he allow the Radiant Priest to bless himself with a complete set of buffs. What was left to see in this fight?
Many of the bystanders turned away speechlessly. They were no longer interested in a sure-loss battle. Their focus was now switched to the dark fog of respawning just outside the ruins entrance.
The Crypt Messenger had respawned!
At that instant, a number of light pillarsglowed from several teams ascended simultaneously into the surrounding area and fell straight into the dark fog.
It was a Tier 4 Priests skillPurification!
Violet was the only one who did not use this skill. Instead, she cast a blow of Psycrash at the moment the holy glows fell into the dark fog. Her target was obviously the Crypt Messenger that had just appeared out of the fog.
*Bang!*
*Poof!*
*Vroom!*
Three warrior skills were concurrently inflicted on the Crypt Messenger. But Slayers Heart, who had entered a Berserk state forcefully launched his crashing skill at that moment
Following a loud bang, the stunned Crypt Messenger was blasted two meters out following the attack from Slayers Heart. The continuous attack by a few other warriors nearby had thus missed their target altogether. Elementalists and Bowmasters in the distance had also lost their aim.
Little Apple, being the only one yet to launch an attack, caught sight of the Crypt Messenger that crashed forward from Slayers Hearts attack in a timely manner. Without any reservation, she launched a fury of sword slashes, which blended with the sounds of wind and thunder to carve scar after scar on the Crypt Messengers body.
F*ck!
Haohmaru was indeed a Level 46 Beastblood Berserker. He was able to accelerate in a short distance and he also possessed a strong explosive force. He was the first to react to this with a roar. Almost at the exact same moment when Hearts attack fell on the Crypt Messenger, he rushed over with the same skill as he tried to take a share of the loot with Slayers Heart and Little Apple.
What he failed to expect was, Slayers Heart seemed to have already anticipated this. The latter stepped over and blocked his course of travel
*Bang!*
Haohmaru crashed into Slayers Hearts back with incomplete force. He immediately received the warning for the Hostile Attack from the system as he crashed. His expression changed and he instantly retreated to a far side. He dared not approach them any further.
Slayers Heart was unaffected after the collision with Haohmaru. He only shook a little as if nothing happened. His Pazuzus Warhammer was largely left untouched and he rapidly smashed the Crypt Messengers black body, which looked like a gigantic gnome.
Roar!!!
In the midst of growling sounds akin to a mix of dragon and a tigerDragons Ascension!
The Crypt Messenger released an extremely shrill scream after it was hit on the chin.
Flashrend Thuderbolt!
As soon as the continuous attack stopped, a fully heated Titanwraith Blazepalm was slammed down mercilessly in successionBurning Roses magic was finally making its appearance!
Now, only a few of the other teams magic managed to seize the chance to follow through. However, the Crypt Messenger had already taken more than 3,000 HP damage from the four individuals. Together with the few magic hits from the others team, the hunt was basically all set.
After a few seconds, the Tier 4 Elite Monster, the Crypt Messenger fell to its death. It dropped a land of silver coins, a couple of equipment and a key
From the time it respawned until its death, only ten seconds had passed!
Slayers Heart and companys surprisingly tacit understanding, as well as ordinary attacks, left other present competitors speechless. They could only silently accept the outcome.
Although Haohmaru and Eclipse still refused to concede, what else could they do? It was already considered a lucky situation that Slayers Heart and company did not come over to them to look for more trouble.
Besides blaming Crackpot for allowing himself to be provoked right before the respawn, they could only point their anger at the extremely cunning Tier 3 beginner.
Yet, when everyones sight returned to the other side of the battlefield again, an unbelievable scene unfolded before their eyes