Absolute Death Game-Chapter 507 - 7 Raging Fire Spirit
"Everyone, move away from the lava zone, Hunter Baby, get ready to pull the creatures!" Xiao Buli shouted loudly.
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Seeing this, the hunter players didn't dare delay and dodged to find safe spots to position themselves. Thankfully, the engineering team's crossbow catapults were set up far enough away to avoid danger. Otherwise, these heavy machines, which several people couldn't lift, would be doomed to destruction. Even so, Li Shuren still broke out in a cold sweat—the most substantial damage could happen on his watch, potentially throwing the entire battle situation off balance.
Meanwhile, the melee group and the support group observing from a distance began to move slowly as they were also relatively safe from the disturbance.
At that moment, Xiao Buli nodded at Han Wenhuan and shouted, "Melee group, get ready. You're about to go into action." The melee players immediately tensed up, waiting for Xiao Buli's command.
Without needing instructions from Xiao Buli, the players immediately knew their tasks as they watched Elemental Creatures over three meters tall crawl out from the cracks in the lava. They were not only tall but also had skin that was the black-red color of volcanic rock, resembling giant, burning coal balls just taken out of a furnace. Magma flowed through the cracks of their skin and limbs, making them appear like giants made of volcanic rock and lava.
Lava Golem (Volcano Guard).
However, these Lava Golems were not summoned by the Crimson Flame Red Dragon. Although the Red Dragon was mighty, it didn't possess such an ability. These golems were Elemental Creatures unique to this volcanic region and had a symbiotic relationship with the Crimson Flame Red Dragon. They were emerging because their habitat had been disturbed by the Red Dragon's call. Xiao Buli immediately remembered the information he had researched earlier but didn't expect the Red Dragon to not undergo any mutation and instead knew to summon its neighbors for aid in battle. It seemed that there was some truth to the saying that even a powerful dragon wouldn't overpower the local snake—after all, nobody had a network as extensive as theirs.
What Xiao Buli hadn't expected was that these Lava Golems seemed not to be here to help at all. Upon their arrival, they attacked indiscriminately, whether it was the Red Dragon or the players, suggesting that they were probably upset about being disturbed from their sleep. Seeing their impartial onslaught, Xiao Buli couldn't help but smirk in bitter amusement.
Unfortunately, because they were all Fire Element creatures, the Lava Golems' attacks had no effect on the Crimson Flame Red Dragon or the Lava Giant Python. The giant python seemed to enjoy the murky atmosphere of the battlefield, probably reminded of its original Lava Cave. But for the players of the Qingyang Guild, these golems were not so easy to handle.
The pets of the hunters were now proving useful, as they were local creatures caught recently with resistance to fire. Thus, although they were ineffective against the Crimson Flame Red Dragon, they could hold back the Lava Golems for a while.
Seeing that everyone was temporarily safe, Xiao Buli immediately shouted at Han Wenhuan's team, "Melee group, go! Your task is to clear these Lava Golems to allow the long-range group to focus on their output. Remember to pull the Lava Golems to the outer circle before you fight. Go!" Because of the golems' Fire Attribute, they received attack bonuses within the range of the lava. Luring them out was like cutting off their supply line. As long as they could hold out, the players would surely emerge victorious.
At Xiao Buli's command, the melee group charged at once, clashing with the Lava Golems in groups of three or two. They fought while retreating, drawing the cumbersome creatures out of the circle.
"Boss, what about us?" the support group asked in unison. They had been sitting idle just like the melee group and were anxious as the battlefield descended into chaos. However, Xiao Buli had previously mentioned their significant role, so despite their eagerness, they stayed put.
"Keep waiting!" Xiao Buli shouted and then turned to heal the Lava Giant Python.
Xiao Buli's stature was now firmly established in everyone's hearts, so hearing his directive, they all remained temperate without any complaints, staying put patiently. Du Yibo couldn't help but mutter to himself, expecting further changes soon and very likely a phase three (P3) of the battle.
The players nearby nodded in agreement; it seemed that although he was the last to enter the battle, he was in a crucial final position. He couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.
Xiao Buli watched the situation on the field with urgency. The Scarlet Flame Red Dragon still had several powerful abilities left unused, and the field was already in chaos. He wondered if they could continue to hold up against the onslaught.
Another two or three minutes passed, and the battlefield gradually calmed down. The Lava Golems collapsed under the attacks of the melee group, and not many of them remained. Now free from the threat of the golems, the ranged hunter group found good positions and focused on dealing damage again. The engineering group's ballistae had shifted out of place during the earlier tremors, but luckily, they weren't severely damaged. As soon as the shaking stopped, Li Shuren immediately organized everyone to reset them and open fire. Although they had lost a few minutes, once the situation stabilized, the Red Dragon's health points started dropping again.
Seemingly realizing that the Lava Golems weren't very effective, the Scarlet Flame Red Dragon grew increasingly agitated. It turned back and forth on the spot as if looking for a way out. Xiao Buli, seeing this, knew that another major attack might be imminent. Suddenly, the Red Dragon executed another Divine Dragon Tail Swing, repeating the maneuver to knock the Lava Giant Python aside. It lifted its body high and then slammed down heavily, like someone stamping their feet hard on the ground. At the same time, a roar erupted from its mouth.
Dragon Roar!! This roar was full of intimidation and one of the Red Dragon's signature abilities. If it had been close to the Red Dragon, it would undoubtedly cause a fear effect. Fortunately, thanks to Xiao Buli's initial arrangement, all players were relatively far away from the dragon. Only one or two unlucky ones were struck by fear, suddenly losing their minds and rushing around aimlessly. But since Xiao Buli had warned everyone at the start not to get close to the lava, these players took heed, and even though they were momentarily in disarray, they didn't face mortal danger. Xiao Buli quickly used his pre-prepared Exorcism Staff to disperse the fear effect and rescued them just in time, avoiding casualties.
While Xiao Buli was busy at work, the situation on the field suddenly changed. The roar of the dragon wasn't just for intimidation.
Soon after, the ground shook again, and the already massive cracks split even more. Flames and magma erupted like fountains non-stop, and sphere-shaped creatures made of fire and magma emerged from the fissures. These creatures differed from the previous Lava Golems—if those golems were like fresh coal balls, these monsters were like molten iron fresh from the furnace. With bodies of orange-red flame that seemed as unpredictable as slime monsters, it was clear that physical attacks wouldn't be very effective against them. Moreover, it was uncertain whether hitting them would cause fire damage to the melee players, since these flames were at least twice as hot as those on the Lava Golems. These creatures were called Raging Fire Spirits (Volcano Guards).
Upon seeing these Fire Spirits, Xiao Buli knew trouble was brewing. The lethal capabilities of these Raging Fire Spirits weren't ordinary, and each was born with a fiery Protective Shield, reflecting fire damage from close-ranged attacks and capable of spitting fire. At this point, relying solely on the melee group to attract the monsters' attention was impossible. Without needing a reminder, everyone on the field sensed that the situation was not right. Even when the Fire Spirits were pulled away, their power didn't diminish much; the players of the melee group were in danger, with their health points rapidly decreasing. Yi Xuan constantly healed from the outer ring, applying Rune Armor and staying incredibly busy.
"Boss, I can't keep up with the healing! Why am I the only healer?" Yi Xuan wasn't in any danger, but the tense situation on the field still put enormous pressure on him. Between heals, he quickly complained to Xiao Buli.
Seeing this, Xiao Buli couldn't help but wryly smile. It was unavoidable; if healing professions weren't so scarce, he would never have allowed the underperforming Yi Xuan to join the fray. Qingyang Guild differed from other established Great Guilds; most of its players had been Solo Players who, for life-saving reasons, mostly chose ranged professions such as hunters. In this game, survival was the name of the game. Who had time to learn Mage Professions which dealt less damage? As a result, the number of Mage Professions in the group was pitifully low.
With no other choice, Xiao Buli had to simultaneously heal the Giant Python and assist with the healing of the melee group. But as soon as he diverted his attention, the python's health began to quickly fall, and the situation was getting out of hand. Xiao Buli saw that this wouldn't work and made a decisive tactical decision, immediately shouting to everyone, "All forces, stop attacking and retreat from the battlefield immediately! Engineering group, limit your attacks to two ballistae shots per team. Be careful not to attract too much aggro." It wouldn't do for the engineering group to come under attack just as they were getting things under control. This way, they could maintain roughly 3,000 damage points per minute, which combined with the Giant Dragon's recovery ability, wouldn't allow the dragon to lose health but also wouldn't let it fully recover, preventing all their effort from being wasted.
At Xiao Buli's command, everyone began to retreat. They had already felt the pressure of the battle, but the pursuing Fire Spirits didn't care about that and followed closely.
Seeing this, Xiao Buli immediately called out, "Melee group, gather around me. Support team, prepare to enter the fray for the rescue." Upon hearing this, the support team members promptly ran over. As they were mostly special professions, such as Mages and Qigong Masters, they didn't need to engage in melee combat. They stood by Xiao Buli, forming a human wall, waiting for everyone to safely exit before dealing with the Fire Spirits on the field.
Meanwhile, a group of about a dozen Raging Fire Spirits lined up on the field as if forming a wall of fire, pushing forward. The melee group members, singed and sooty, rushed over, passed Xiao Buli and the others, and finally withdrew from the battlefield.(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian ) by casting recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
