64: Ten waves of monsters in a row! What's the gameplay?

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Hongwu City.

Streaks of white light flickered through the streets and alleys, transforming into human figures.

They were all participants of the Summoning Battlefield.

They had given up on the challenge before the monsters appeared.

"This stage is too difficult!"

"If you can't clear the monsters quickly, you'll definitely be drowned by them!"

"So I withdrew. The monster attacks are continuous; there's no chance to even retreat."

"Sigh, I don't know how many people will die in this stage. I can't play anymore, anyway."

The Professionals who withdrew from the challenge all looked as if they had a lingering fear.

As soon as the rules for the second stage were announced, they got cold feet.

In most people's eyes, this was a death race.

If the previous wave of monsters wasn't dealt with, the next wave would arrive.

If one's monster-clearing ability was weak, they would be besieged by more and more monsters until they were overwhelmed.

Of course, monster-clearing ability was only one factor.

This stage also tested the Professional's endurance.

Insufficient mental power or Physique would prevent one from lasting until the end.

The rewards for the first stage had already been distributed to those who cleared it.

Even those at the bottom of the rankings received their corresponding rewards.

These people who withdrew were all adopting a 'quit while you're ahead' mentality.

After all, the first stage was already over; there was no need to challenge themselves further.

With the rewards in hand, it was considered a worthwhile trip.

"The first place in this stage should be Ye Qiuning."

On the viewing platform.

Elder Dongfang's beautiful eyes held a smile, and a look of triumph flashed within them.

In the second stage, Ye Qiuning definitely had the biggest advantage.

The Sword Immortal Profession was inherently similar to a mage, with very strong monster-clearing capabilities.

Coupled with the enhancement of "Heaven and Earth Sword Intent," her consumption would also be halved.

This kind of stage design was practically spoon-feeding her.

In contrast, Luan Tian, as a Blood Frenzy Warrior, had a very obvious disadvantage.

His melee combat ability was strong, but his methods for clearing monsters were few.

Unless he activated his berserk state, it would be difficult for him to display his true strength under the monster's siege.

However, after going berserk, he would have to endure negative weakening effects.

In this kind of battle, which went on wave after wave, he definitely couldn't activate it casually.

Of course.

The one with the greatest disadvantage was still Qin Yang.

From the beginning until now, this person had only shown his summoned creatures.

No one could really imagine what other methods he had to deal with this miniature monster tide.

However, the crowd didn't think Qin Yang would be eliminated.

This stage had quite a few support units designed into it.

Within Divine Sword Pass, there were also defensive mechanisms.

Qin Yang, with his full set of blue-grade equipment, had attributes far superior to Professionals of the same Rank.

As long as he could flexibly utilize these supports, holding out until the end wouldn't be difficult.

"I feel like Qin Yang will be in a frantic mess in this stage."

Zhang Qian, City Lord looked at the first place on the leaderboard and voiced his thoughts.

Zhong Yuan shook his head slightly, his eyes full of anticipation, saying, "Besides summoning, Qin Yang definitely has other abilities."

Zhong Yuan said this with such certainty that it drew surprised looks from everyone.

Every Profession had its strengths and weaknesses.

Take an Ice Mage, for example; they excel at control but have weak output.

Conversely, a Fire Mage has explosive output but no control.

How could one Profession possess multiple abilities?

However, Elder Zhong's status was evident.

The crowd had doubts in their Heart-Nature but did not refute him.

Even Luan Xiao of Cangxuan City didn't openly challenge him.

He just looked at the sky with schadenfreude, laughing, "Let's wait and see."

Within the Summoning Battlefield, the battle had already begun.

Skeleton Warriors continuously emerged from the vortex, rushing towards Divine Sword Pass.

Ye Qiuning formed a sword incantation with her fingers, and her Flying Sword moved with her thoughts, transforming into a dark green stream of light that weaved up and down among the Skeleton Warriors.

Wherever it went, shattered bones scattered, and each strike resulted in an instant kill.

The first wave of monsters consisted of only 20, all Rank 15.

Ye Qiuning finished the battle in just ten seconds.

Immediately after, she initiated the second wave.

40 Skeleton Warriors, all Rank 15.

The number doubled, and the Rank increased by one.

The Sword Immortal girl still cleared them all at the fastest speed, initiating the third wave of attack.

60 Skeleton Warriors, all Rank 16.

"What is this girl doing!"

Elder Dongfang couldn't help but stomp her foot in anger when she saw Ye Qiuning's actions.

Although this stage had a consumption reduction bonus, she couldn't ignore her own endurance!

A Sword Immortal's mana bar was "Sword Intent," and this couldn't be replenished with potions; it required rest and recovery.

But Ye Qiuning in the light screen didn't give herself any time to rest.

After clearing one wave of monsters, she immediately started the next.

It was fine now while the monsters were weak, but when their Rank increased later, she might not even have time to rest.

"Your Disciple is a bit too eager!"

Luan Xiao, beside her, chuckled.

He could tell at a glance Ye Qiuning's competitive spirit.

Having lost in the first stage, she wanted to make up for it in the second, but she was now acting recklessly.

This was not the Heart-Nature a Sword Immortal should possess.

In contrast, Luan Tian, as a Blood Frenzy Warrior, was much more composed.

His face held a bloodthirsty expression, making him look very frenzied, yet he was coordinating with Puppet Warriors, clearly conserving his Physical strength.

"That's right, compared to Ye Qiuning, Luan Tian is much more stable."

Zhong Yuan nodded in agreement.

In high-Rank Secret Realms, Professionals often face immense pressure, even traps set by monsters.

Without a good mindset, it's easy to make wrong decisions.

Don't look at Ye Qiuning's current first-place progress; once the monsters' Rank increases, she will...

Zhong Yuan drank his tea while looking at the leaderboard.

Pfft!

The tea he had just sipped was completely sprayed out.

Zhong Yuan, a Rank 60 Professional, almost choked to death.

He pointed at the leaderboard, his voice cracking, "W-what kind of playstyle is this?"

Everyone was stunned and looked at the leaderboard in unison.

The person in first place for progress was not Ye Qiuning.

It was Qin Yang!

He had already reached the tenth wave of monster attacks!

But the strange thing was... his kill count was zero!

"He directly pulled the monsters to the tenth wave? And didn't kill a single one?"

"The monsters in the tenth wave must be over Rank 20, right?"

"Not just Rank, but also quantity! The number of monsters increases with each wave of attack!"

"How many monsters would there be if ten waves gathered together?"

"The key is... how did he do it?"

The people on the viewing platform were all well-informed important figures.

But in front of Qin Yang's actions, they were like monks whose heads were two feet in the air, completely bewildered.

Zhong Yuan had even stood up from his seat.

He was eager to know what Qin Yang had done to create such a spectacle.

Ten waves of monsters combined would be enough to flatten Divine Sword Pass.

What exactly did Qin Yang rely on to stop them?

Also, why stop the monsters but not kill them?

Couldn't he kill them?

Or did he not like them?

Just as everyone was at a loss.

The Heavenly Dao light screen finally showed a shot of Qin Yang.

This was another overhead shot.

Before the valley where Divine Sword Pass was located.

Dense masses of monsters were gathered.

Whether they were humanoid Skeletons or beast-like Hell Hounds.

Or flying Bats... they all prostrated on the ground, as if worshipping a god!

...Retired Emperors, I might revise the plot about Su Chenxing. I originally wanted to write this character based on the Luck plot, but there were too many feedbacks, so I had to rethink it. I will report to the Retired Emperors once it's revised. It will not affect the current plot.