Chapter 1428: Chapter 1428 Peerless Archery

The army of one hundred thousand began to unite and gather, designate the offensive zones, and then slowly approached the outpost.

If Starfire held, this passage was essentially taken, with no uncertainties.

If Starfire couldn’t hold, then there would inevitably be a fierce struggle after Starfire’s defeat.

The outpost was the ultimate goal, as whoever occupied it would become the prime target, facing the combined siege of others.

Starfire’s cockroaches were formidable, but they weren’t truly immortal. Up to now, over half of the cockroaches were lost, and other troops had also suffered some casualties.

But Li Yao remained composed, as long as he maintained a few key unit types, losses were inevitable in war mode.

Moreover, he wasn’t afraid of troop losses; even if all the summoned Worm Tribe was lost, what then? As long as he collected those corpses and was given some time, he could still raise a large army.

Therefore, facing the assault of the hundred-thousand army, even with only forty-thousand troops, Li Yao didn’t show the slightest weakness. Furthermore, he had prepared a big surprise for the United Army.

This was the advantage of seizing the initiative. With enough tricks up his sleeve, one could set up many things.

Unlike other games, ‘Ancient Gods’ was a truly open world, where outcomes completely depended on the players’ wit and imagination.

Many arrangements could play a crucial role.

“Great Dispel, disperse this fog for me.”

Clearly, Starfire had exerted tremendous pressure, to the extent that the United Army unanimously elected a commander who agreed to coordinate all legions.

Having four legions advancing along four routes versus uniting into one force for a concerted assault was a completely different concept, with a vast difference in combat strength.

If not for Starfire’s formidable and unpredictable nature, they wouldn’t have united under these circumstances, as everyone vied for the first kill; recommending someone to command wouldn’t be truly trusted.

One by one, Priests and Mages with special abilities began casting Spells, and with streaks of Dark Grey light, all the fog was absorbed by rifts, and the visibility of the outpost cleared again.

The audience could once again see the situation at the outpost clearly. Initially full of anticipation, they couldn’t help but feel disappointed.

Because there was not much change to the outpost itself, Starfire had not repaired the walls and didn’t seem to have made many preparations. Instead, some dirt was used to form something akin to simple embankments and trenches within the outpost, creating a complex terrain.

But such complexity seemed at a glance to disadvantage Starfire more.

The commander of the United Army was named Starry Vast, standing with his hands behind his back atop a huge, special piece of siege equipment.

This was a giant movable structure, very tall, comparable in height to the walls, and it had several layers, each furnished with Archers who, from a higher vantage, could greatly enhance their field of view and shooting range.

More importantly, the giant structure was fitted with Stone throwers, clearly weaponry intended for siege purposes.

However, this time there was no need to breach the walls, as Starfire had no intention of defending them.

Thus, this large contraption became a point for long-range firepower and a critical commanding post, offering an overview of the battlefield, allowing the commander to have full control.

“How ridiculous. We thought the fog hid something monumental, but it turned out to be nothing more than useless ditches. It’s laughable.”

Starry Vast sneered: “Mountain Giants take the lead in the vanguard. Follow-up Tank Legions Goblin Eater and Stone Lizard must protect the rear, while ranged forces suppress with firepower. We need no stratagem, only to arrange our forces methodically. Even if the enemy has any schemes or contingencies, with me here, we can handle and adjust with ease.”

“Yes.”

The hundred-thousand-strong army accepted the command. Their forces were quite mixed and looked chaotic, but under his command, they were well-organized, the legion was diverse yet orderly, which was quite impressive.

“This commander seems to be quite famous. I heard he is a top professional player in strategic games, acclaimed as a master by many, with a legion of fans.” Fireworks’ eyes flashed with realization, speaking with some uncertainty.

Qin Feng Yi nodded and said, “You’re right, he is that super expert in the realm of strategy, and also a legendary figure. Although he has kept a low profile among the ancient gods, we must not let our guard down. His skills in playing strategy games are unmatched; he is indeed the mighty figure of the gaming world.”

Li Yao’s eyes also showed a hint of solemnity: “Now that we cannot underestimate him, keeping him around would be an uncertainty. Watch me as I take him down.”

As Li Yao spoke, something resembling metallic wings appeared behind him. With a flash of fire, twin jets of flame propelled Li Yao into the air.

Li Yao did not concern himself with the opponent’s vast expanse of starry sky, instead taking in the distant hills and surrounding terrain.

Everyone was perplexed, not knowing what Li Yao was up to. The audience was utterly confused–could it be that Prairie Fire, seeing the great view of the enemy commander, wanted to find a good spot as well?

What’s more, they were extremely interested in the wing-like propeller at Li Yao’s back, which was not actually wings. Evidently, Li Yao had given up on the incredibly powerful special equipment Wings of Justice–after all, they had caused quite a storm in the struggle to possess them.

However, that battle was also Li Yao’s true claim to fame, and now he had just let them go. They could only sigh at how someone could have so many good things.

Unconcerned with these matters, Li Yao took a mental snapshot of his environment, then closed his eyes. His brain rapidly calculated, and after three seconds, his eyes snapped open again.

At the same time, Li Yao was enveloped in thunderous light, turning into a semi-transparent blue hue. Simultaneously, two illusory figures of Li Yao appeared, both drawing Bow and Arrow.

Gale!

Power of the Giant Dragon!

Phoenix Dance!

Shshshsh!

Fifteen exceedingly sharp Arrows shot out in quick succession, whistling as they flew.

Like shooting stars flashing momentarily in the eyes of the onlookers, Li Yao’s attack was not aimed at the enemies but at the distant hills.

Nearby players simply couldn’t follow the trajectory of the Arrows; only those with Special Eye Gear or the ones watching the livestream who slowed down the playback could trace the flight path of the Arrows.

It turned out that Li Yao’s Arrows were not flying in straight lines, but each Arrow had its own trajectory, shooting out in fifteen different directions.

Ding, ding, ding…

The Arrows hit something far away and rebounded, scattering even more. But in just a moment, some Arrows had already rebounded five times, and at the very least, three times.

Their final target was the gigantic siege engine.

And the fifteen Arrows seemed as if released by fifteen different people, shooting from various directions.

Starfire, skilled in strategic command and nothing more than a summoner himself, found five Arrows targeting him. Shocked, he discovered that no matter how he moved, at least two Arrows would hit him.

There was no escape for him…