177: They are just trying to be brave, no, they are just too weak!

Under Chen Tianying's command, everyone at the outpost had their stats fully buffed.

Most importantly, these buffs did not conflict with other existing buffs.

As a result, the combat power of the entire army directly increased by five to six times, or even more.

Xia Qi was secretly amazed; such a significant amplification effect was indeed very effective.

Once the Formation was complete, everyone received the buffs.

Immediately after, a bright light rose again from the thirty-fifth Rank and above professionals.

Teleportation activated, and they were sent to their respective positions.

All Close Combat professions were teleported outside the outpost.

Knights, Warriors, and fighters were responsible for engaging the enemy at the front.

Assassins waited for an opportunity, seizing the right moment to attack important enemy units.

This was their position; they quickly set up their Formation here, ready to face the enemy.

Meanwhile, those professions that cast long-range skills were all teleported onto the city wall.

Support professions could provide buffs from a distance, enhancing the combat capability of the entire army.

Mages and Archers could provide powerful output from atop the city wall.

Close Combat professions were in the most dangerous position; they had to confront the invaders head-on.

Long-range professions were much safer; not only did they have the protection of the Formation, but they also had Close Combat professions to tie down the enemies.

Everyone was on standby at their positions, awaiting the arrival of the enemy.

Before long, a disturbance appeared in the front.

A patch of darkness was encroaching upon the outpost from the horizon, covering everything in its path.

It was a dense, dark mass, causing everyone at the outpost to be on high alert.

As the darkness drew closer to the outpost, its true form was revealed.

It was a huge, constantly surging black mist.

As the black mist approached, even the soldiers within the outpost felt a chill.

Pairs of crimson eyes emerged within the black mist, numerous in quantity.

The figures of the demons also appeared one by one, among them many Low-level demons familiar to Xia Qi.

In this current force, even more powerful beings had emerged.

The bodies of these monsters protruded from the black mist, and a strong sense of oppression swept over the soldiers in the outpost.

These demons were clad in armor, their eyes emitting a red glow.

Their figures were incredibly tall, like small mountains.

Ordinary professionals appeared exceptionally small in front of these monsters.

Beside them, there were countless Low-level demons.

Their numbers were astonishing, and each one was rapidly approaching the outpost.

A quick glance revealed over a thousand.

And within that black mist, there would only be more.

Their numbers likely exceeded ten thousand, pressing towards the outpost in a dark, overwhelming mass.

Besides them, there were also some ghost-like demons floating in the air.

They were extremely fast and difficult to track.

Each of these monsters was no lower than Rank thirty-five.

Facing the overwhelming enemies, many professionals inevitably grew nervous.

They had never encountered such an astonishing number of monsters in a dungeon before.

Their weapons were stained with sweat, and even the ground was slightly damp.

Just then, Chen Tianying, standing above the city wall, waved his banner.

Banner of Inspiration!

Instantly, the morale of the entire army soared.

Banner of Inspiration: Removes distracting thoughts, ignites fighting spirit, lasts for one hour, defense and attack power increased by fifty percent.

This was the last buff Chen Tianying cast before the battle began.

In a flash, the monsters had already reached the city gates.

The Close Combat professionals, full of fighting spirit, engaged the Low-level demons charging at the forefront in their first clash.

On the city wall, the long-range professionals unleashed their full output.

Tens of thousands of arrows rained down, covering the sky and earth.

Various firearms also poured a barrage of firepower onto the monsters below.

Bullets flew, and various explosions erupted outside the outpost.

The bodies of the monsters were blown apart, unable to break through the outpost's defenses.

Mages cast various skills, unleashing them upon the monsters below.

On the city wall, Sima Mingyue floated in mid-air.

Beneath her was her mount, the Dragon horse.

She immediately activated a skill, summoning a giant bear the size of a small mountain, and an owl that cast magic skills.

The giant bear stood outside the outpost, blocking the Low-level demons.

With one swipe of its paw, it sent a Low-level demon flying.

Behind the giant bear, the owl continuously released magical attacks.

Waves of light blue energy struck the Low-level demons, and with their combined efforts, not a single Low-level demon could get close.

“Not bad, not bad, I’ll start with you today!”

“Don’t worry, I won’t let you savor your pain properly!”

The Abyssal Devil immediately cast Hand of Demon, reaching for Sima Mingyue on the city wall.

The giant bear blocked the Abyssal Devil, and the owl also switched its target.

Although the Abyssal Devil was blocked, the Low-level demons had an opportunity to attack.

Sima Mingyue couldn't divide her attention to defend, and the Low-level demons had already attacked the giant bear.

And at this moment, those ghost-like demons also flew towards Sima Mingyue in unison.

Just at this critical moment, a figure leaped down from the city wall.

At the same time, the sky suddenly became overcast.

Bolts of lightning struck the Low-level demons below, instantly eliminating a group.

“Who let him go down there? Quickly pull him back for me!”

“Now is not the time to play the hero; you’re just throwing your life away!”

Before the others could react, Xia Qi had already charged forward with his sword.

Butterfly Glow Swordplay!

The Abyssal Devil looked at Xia Qi charging towards it, feeling excited inside.

It hadn't expected such a tiny ant to come and seek death.

Sword Skill: Lightning Flash!

Sword Skill: Butterfly Glow Second Form!

Sword Skill: Demon Slayer!

With the three sword skills initiated, lightning continuously flickered across the battlefield.

Butterflies danced gracefully in the wind.

A continuous barrage of Qi and blood slashes rained down wildly.

Instantly, the Abyssal Devil felt a sense of crisis, even fear.

No, impossible, he is just a tiny ant!

Xia Qi's movements were clearly seen by it, yet it couldn't pinpoint his exact location.

It wanted to retreat, but its body seemed to disobey it at this moment.

“No, don’t, save me!”

The Abyssal Devil's fear had overcome its reason; now it just wanted to leave this place quickly.

But now, it was too late.

The monsters behind it had just made a move, but the Abyssal Devil charged towards Xia Qi first.

“W-what’s going on?!”

It clearly wanted to escape, but its body was acting abnormally.

Instead of retreating, it charged forward.

Passive Talent: Hundred Percent Empty-Handed White Blade Catch!

The Abyssal Devil couldn't understand what was going on.

This young man in front of it actually possessed such a strange ability.

Xia Qi didn't give it any more time to think; only one outcome awaited it.

That was.

Death!