Surrounded by Wolves

Soon, under the siege of Water Area Imps, Lanta was on the brink of collapse.

At the opportune moment, Jiang Han advanced, employing the malevolent tread to crush him beneath his feet. Gazing into Lanta's eyes filled with terror, he mercilessly swung down the Bloodthirsty Sword.

"Ding! ~"

System Prompt: Congratulations, with the assistance of the Water Area Imps, you have defeated the level 50 Golden-rank BOSS [Ice Blade of Snow·Lanta], gaining 500,000 experience points and 1,000 reputation!

Originally, the experience awarded by a Golden-rank BOSS wouldn't be so meager, but since Jiang Han didn't accomplish the kill alone, the reward was significantly diminished.

Picking up two pieces of equipment and a few gold coins dropped by Lanta, Jiang Han continued to engage in combat with players and NPC soldiers.

"Damn, he actually used despicable means to kill my dear brother." The woman on the city tower had been providing support with her bow and arrow, but constrained by the rules, she couldn't join the battle.

Watching Lanta meet an untimely end, she trembled, her clear eyes ablaze with anger and hatred.

...

Standing near her, several ranged-class players exchanged glances, some speechless.

As players, they found it challenging to empathize with the emotions of NPCs, especially these natives who often displayed feelings of disdain and rejection towards adventurers, exacerbating the conflict between adventurers and the indigenous population.

"He died, so what? He's not some important NPC!"

This was the genuine reaction of players.

"Ding! ~"

System Prompt: The fourth wave of defenders has ended!

"Ding! ~"

System Prompt: Please note that the Ice and Snow Elite, led by the level 50 Golden-rank BOSS [Snowstorm Guardian·Fenix] and the level 60 Dark Gold-rank BOSS [Fury of Frost·Tro], will lead the fifth wave of defense!

The system's chime echoed in the ears of every adventurer.

"!!"

Jiang Han's expression turned serious.

The difficulty was indeed significant, composed of two BOSSes forming the defensive line—one Dark Gold and one Golden!

"Exhale!"

Feeling immense pressure, Jiang Han took a deep breath, exhaling slowly. The cold air made his mind exceptionally clear.

If it weren't for the "plot kill," this should be the final wave, right?

Glancing around, he observed that both player numbers and NPC forces had been drastically reduced. After five waves of siege battles, the total count was definitely below two thousand, with the majority being ranged professions inside the city.

Next, he glanced at his level.

Level 44, 83%!

This was the harvest in less than an hour, demonstrating the swift leveling from player kills.

"Water Area Imps, charge into the city!"

Positioned beneath the gate of the Ice and Snow Town, Jiang Han once again activated the Warfield, pointing his sword at the furious woman on the city tower. She was one of the defenders in the fifth wave, Snowstorm Guardian·Fenix.

"Charge!"

Though the number of Water Area Imps was limited, around forty, their strength had become even more formidable than before, leveling up by one or two levels.

Undoubtedly, leveling up was not a privilege exclusive to players, and gaining experience by killing players was not unique to Jiang Han alone. As a member of the Dark faction, Water Area Imps killing NPCs and players from the Radiant faction naturally yielded experience.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

Facing the rain of arrows and magic, the Water Area Imps relentlessly attacked the gate of the Ice and Snow Town.

-1!

-2!

-1!

...

With a resilience of up to five thousand, it would take a considerable amount of time to wear it down bit by bit.

Frowning slightly, Jiang Han approached the gate and, utilizing the Evil Tread, leaped high into the air.

"He wants to jump up?"

"Impossible!"

"This... not good, quickly move away!"

...

"Roar!"

The dark armor on Jiang Han flickered once again, and the shadow of a black dragon appeared. It swung its tail fiercely towards the direction of the Ice and Snow Town, wiping out a bunch of adventurers safely casting spells on the city tower. This not only relieved the pressure on the Water Area Imps but also reduced the gate's resilience by more than two hundred.

Thirty seconds... one minute...

When there were only about twenty Water Area Imps left, the gate collapsed with a resounding crash, removing any obstacles.

Seeing this, Jiang Han drew his sword and, together with the remaining Water Area Imps, rushed straight in. However, on the main street, they were intercepted by hundreds of elite soldiers of the Ice and Snow Town. Simultaneously, Snowstorm Guardian·Fenix, positioned on the city tower, descended quickly, forming a encirclement.

"Traitor, you have not yet been executed!"

Fenix lifted a finely crafted longbow emitting a faint blue light, a murderous aura emanating from her snow-white face.

Before breaking down the gate, Jiang Han, having restored his health to full, narrowed his eyes, prepared for what lay ahead.

[Roseheart] (Fire Mage)

[Invincible Me] (Stone Knight)

[Blank Paper] (Thunder Summoner)

...

The surrounding players were undoubtedly elites, possessing attributes much stronger than those outside the city. Although not all were hidden classes, their equipment was quite impressive.

Surrounded by a pack of wolves!

This was Jiang Han's current situation.

Those players were well aware that Jiang Han wouldn't easily meet his demise, so they patiently waited for the perfect moment.

At this moment, Water Area Imps, though few in number, were still stronger than the elite soldiers, alleviating much of the pressure for Jiang Han.

...

A period of silence, a commotion.

They couldn't comprehend why Jiang Han was making such arrogant remarks. The fifth wave had not yet concluded—where was the victory, where was the step away?

"Don't give him a chance; let's attack!"

Among the players, someone spoke first, prompting others to follow suit, charging towards Jiang Han.

Suddenly, a multitude of attacks surged toward Jiang Han, but instead of evading, he chose to endure their onslaught. Then, he unleashed Deathly Slash, successfully killing one, followed by the Grasp of the Undead, seizing another, continuing the frenzy of strikes.

The rapid combo caught the supporting priests off guard, leaving them with no time to heal.

"Roar!"

A summoned tiger from a Summoner pounced toward Jiang Han, met with the malevolent tread.

With a ferocious and life-threatening assault, some players hesitated to approach. After all, once dead, they would have to wait until the end of the event to revive, losing the opportunity to claim the first kill.

"Dare to act arrogantly; today, I will use your head to commemorate my brother's sacrifice on the battlefield!" Fenix no longer hesitated, raising her bow and aiming sharp arrows at Jiang Han's head.

Regardless of whatever trump cards he might possess, today, she was determined to execute this renegade.