Online Game: Crazy Skeleton-Chapter 552 - 532: Rat Tide

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

As the wizard players unleashed their full power, dozens of magical attacks rained down on the savage BOSS. The magic bullets detonated one after another, overwhelming the BOSS. It grunted, staggered back a few steps from the impact, and dozens of damage numbers emerged above its head as its health bar decreased abruptly.

"Squeak! Squeak!"

Before the statue-like BOSS could retaliate, a bunch of peculiar sounds echoed from the pitch-dark forest. The resulting noise covered the entire forest, and the players could hardly endure the soul-shivering cacophony. Covering their ears, they howled, trying to drown out the spreading noise.

At that time, Su Ran was no better. The first thing he did was flee the area on his mount’s back. Hearing the familiar screeching sounds, Su Ran could guess without doubt that these were the unique screams of the Dark Demon Mice. However, these screams coming from all directions were something Su Ran had never encountered. It gave him a terrible feeling— a rat tide!

The Dark Demon Mice had a terrifying passive skill, Rampage!

They would go berserk when they were hurt or startled!

The statue-like BOSS seemed to be using this to its advantage, creating loud explosions, which not only destroyed nearby trees but also lured these black-furred rats!

Appear foolish but is actually wise!

This statue demanded more respect!

At this point, Su Ran started to sympathize with the players...

"Run! Everyone run! The farther you go, the better!"

If Su Ran could tell, how could Qiu Tu not? His expression was intense, his voice urgent, making those familiar with him surprised and incredulous.

"Boss Qiu, what is..."

"Run now! That’s an order!"

"But this BOSS..."

"Are you still not getting it? Abandon it!"

"Yes, sir!"

The players weren’t oblivious to the gravity of the situation. Seeing Boss Qiu Tu’s change of expression, they knew it was urgent. These shrill screams getting closer were no easy match!

They had reached this place thanks to Boss Qiu Tu. Through the special Demon Region Token, everybody was teleported together. Afterwards, they encountered this BOSS and had been battling it ever since without seeing any other monsters!

Suppressing their curiosity and resistance against the cacophony, they all fled in one direction. They wished to escape the aggro range of the statue-like BOSS, and then use the Town Recall Scroll to save their precious lives.

Sadly, the BOSS had other plans. Swinging its huge axe, it released an intense streak of light, smacking the running players right in their backs.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Under the incredible impact, dozens of wizard players faceplanted the ground.

"Damn it!"

Qiu Tu stared angrily at the muscular statue. He combined the daggers in his hands to form a heavy long sword. With a furious battle cry, he lunged towards it.

"Clang!" "-680"

Before one move had even finished, another followed. Qiu Tu, gripping the long sword tightly, leaped up stepping on its knee. Charging with a relentless offensive momentum, he slashed towards the statue’s skull with his long sword.

However,

Qiu Tu’s consecutive attacks failed before fruition.

"Bang!"

The statue’s reaction was swift, and as soon as Qiu Tu came face to face with it, it swung its axe. Unable to dodge, Qiu Tu could only block the attack with his longsword, which sent him flying, and he crash-landed against a tree trunk, nearly passing out from the impact.

Although Qiu Tu’s assault was risky, it successfully drew the statue-like BOSS’s attention, providing his team of wizards a chance to escape.

"Humans, are you seeking death?!"

The colossal statue stomped toward the audacious human warrior, its colossal axe slicing down with an intent to cleave him in half!

"Die or not, I’ll find out after I try!"

Keenly proving his worth as a Heavenly List expert, Qiu Tu adjusted his state swiftly even under such unfavorable conditions, pushed himself off the tree, and dodged to one side. However, the way Qiu Tu was retreating was awkward—it was evident that he had been severely injured when he crashed into the tree.

"Bang!"

The giant axe only struck the empty air and landed on a big tree. A giant gap appeared on the tree trunk, almost causing the tree to topple over. It reflected the potency of the BOSS’s attack.

"Swish, Swish, Swish!"

Suddenly, a volley of the Ice Bolt and Fireball spells hit the statue-like BOSS. They caused different amounts of damage and bought Qiu Tu a brief respite.

"Boss Qiu, we’re back!"

"You guys..."

Seeing all his brothers had returned, Qiu Tu was moved but also angered and at a loss for words.

"Don’t be mad, we had no choice. This place is surrounded by black-furred rats. Even if we wanted to escape, we can’t!"

One of the candid players casually responded. The rest chuckled at his words.

A wry smile appeared on Qiu Tu’s face. Alright, take back the previous sentiment...

"Everyone, gather up, form a group, kill as many as you can, even if it leads to a team wipe! Worst case scenario, we start over!"

As the situation had escalated to this point, Qiu Tu said calmly, "Everyone focus your attacks on this BOSS. Even if we can’t kill it, we will at least rip a chunk of flesh off it!"

"Yes, sir!"

Under Qiu Tu’s command, the players attacked the massive BOSS with full force. Five or six pet beasts also exhibited their strongest skills, bombarding the BOSS.

The statue-like boss didn’t even flinch and took the magical attacks head-on, exuding an air of fierceness. However, before it could retaliate, an Ice Bolt hit it and miraculously froze it.

"Haha, it triggered a freezing state, guys, attack with full force!"

"The odds are against this big fella. Can’t believe it got frozen despite the low probability. How unlucky!"

...

In their light-hearted banter, a veritable tide of countless black-furred rats squeaked and rushed at the Human Race players from all directions.

"A rat tide is here! Stay alert, these are Dark Demon Rats. They have low health and defense, but be careful of their Plague attribute. Don’t get infected! If you can kill one, kill one. If you can kill two, that’s even better!"

Having been here several times before and clashed with the Dark Demon Rats, Qiu Tu knew their weaknesses. He signalled to his teammates to shift their offensive towards these low-level Demon Race rats.

"Attack!"