164: The moon is being swallowed up.

Seizing this opportunity, the the five people worked tirelessly to repair the runes, finally completing the restoration before 8:00 PM. As the last crack vanished, the entire rune erupted with dazzling light, enveloping the imperial capital.

System Announcement: The Imperial Capital's Moonlight Essence Energy Hub has been repaired. All Transferees in this city receive the "Moon Radiance Eternal Brilliance" buff: All Attributes +10%, Moon-type skill effects +20%.

Cheers erupted throughout the city, and the the five people exchanged smiles. Although they had used a precious potion, this city-wide buff would undoubtedly play a crucial role in the defense battle and the BOSS battle.

System Announcement: The Moon Palace Guard Battle is about to begin. The Gate of the Moon Palace has opened in the city squares of all cities. All Transferees, please enter as soon as possible!

In the center of the Imperial Capital's city square, a Moon Radiance Gate, larger than any before, slowly opened. Behind the gate was the majestic and magnificent scenery of the Moon Palace. Countless Transferees surged into the light gate like a tide, with various skill lights and cheers rising and falling.

The Dawn Squad's the five people stepped into the light gate with the crowd, and the sight before them left them deeply shaken.

This was a vast Moon Palace square, paved with white jade and lined with moon laurel trees. In the distance, the majestic Moon Palace Main Hall appeared faintly in the clouds and mist. In the center of the square, a Moon Palace General, clad in silver-white armor, was assembling troops.

Moon Palace Guard Commander, LV50, Friendly NPC

"Warriors!" the General's voice was loud and powerful, "The Dark Moon forces are attacking the Moon Palace. We need your help. The survival of the Moon Palace depends on this battle."

As he spoke, the moonlight barrier at the edge of the square suddenly vibrated violently, and countless shadow monsters surged forward like a tide.

Moon Palace Guard Battle Phase One: Defend the moonlight barrier

All Transferees were automatically divided into two teams: melee professions formed a defensive line at the front, while ranged and healing professions provided support from the rear.

The Dawn Squad was also split up. Yu Yue activated Holy Light Barrier, forming a sturdy defensive line with other tank professions; Chu Yixing's sword qi was like a dragon, specifically targeting and eliminating monsters that broke through the defense; Xu Bai's summoned creatures formed a second line of defense; Ji Linghan and Han Ruoxue provided full output and healing from the rear.

The battle was exceptionally fierce, with shadow monsters seemingly endless, constantly assaulting the moonlight barrier. The cracks on the barrier grew more numerous, threatening to collapse at any moment.

"This won't do!" Han Ruoxue exclaimed loudly, "The barrier won't last much longer!"

Chu Yixing observed the battle situation and quickly made a judgment: "All professions capable of healing, focus on repairing the barrier. Everyone else, protect the healers."

Under his command, the healing professions began to direct their healing skills towards the barrier, which indeed effectively slowed down its collapse. Han Ruoxue's Moon Radiance Restoration spell, in particular, had an exceptionally significant effect.

After half an hour of intense fighting, the first wave of attack was finally repelled. The Moon Palace General announced loudly: "The first wave of attack has been repelled, warriors! Prepare to meet the second wave of attack. This time, Dark Moon Generals will appear!"

During the brief respite, everyone hastily replenished their status. The Dawn Squad also quickly used high-grade recovery potions and buff potions to prepare for the upcoming fierce battle.

As expected, the second wave of attack was even more ferocious. Not only were there a large number of shadow monsters, but several Dark Moon Generals also led the charge.

Dark Moon Vanguard Officer, LV50, Elite BOSS

These Vanguard Officers were extremely powerful, each attack causing widespread casualties. More troublesome, they could also summon a Shadow Domain, greatly weakening the defenders within its range.

"Prioritize killing the Dark Moon Vanguard Officers," Chu Yixing ordered decisively, "Organize Elite Squads to defeat them one by one!"

The Dawn Squad naturally charged at the forefront, launching a fierce assault on one of the Dark Moon Vanguard Officers. Yu Yue firmly held aggro, Chu Yixing and Ji Linghan unleashed their full output, Xu Bai controlled his summoned creatures to tie down surrounding small monsters, while Han Ruoxue constantly monitored the status of the entire team.

With the cooperation of other teams, the Dark Moon Vanguard Officers were defeated one by one. Each time a Dark Moon Vanguard Officer was killed, the moonlight barrier would recover a portion, and the defenders would also gain a temporary buff.

When the last Dark Moon Vanguard Officer fell, cheers erupted across the field. However, the Moon Palace General's expression grew even more solemn: "Do not relax, the Dark Moon Commander is about to arrive personally."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the shadows at the edge of the square began to condense, and a huge shadow portal slowly opened. A Dark Moon Commander, riding a nightmare warhorse, slowly emerged.

Dark Moon Commander Night Nether, LV50, Nightmare-level BOSS

Night Nether's aura was suffocating; his mere presence made the surrounding Moon Radiance dim considerably.

As soon as he appeared, he swung the shadow halberd in his hand, and the entire battlefield was enveloped by a Shadow Domain.

"You ants, the glory of the Moon Palace is about to end," Night Nether's voice was as cold as winter, "Tremble under the Dark Moon."

The final battle officially began.

Night Nether's skills were terrifying: Shadow Shockwave could instantly kill players with insufficient health; Dark Moon Summon could conjure countless shadow monsters; and most terrifying was the Lunar Eclipse Domain, which could greatly weaken the effects of all Moon-type skills.

"Healing group, pay attention to dispelling shadow negative effects."

"Tank group, take turns using damage reduction and holding aggro."

"Damage group, prioritize clearing summoned creatures."

Chu Yixing quickly issued commands, and Transferees across the field spontaneously cooperated in an orderly fashion.

However, Night Nether's strength was too terrifying; each attack caused widespread casualties, and the cracks on the moonlight barrier grew more numerous.

"The barrier can't hold on!" Han Ruoxue cried anxiously, "It can withstand three more attacks at most."

At the critical moment, Chu Yixing remembered the moon palace core fragment he had obtained earlier: "Ruo Xue, use that fragment."

Han Ruoxue immediately took out the moon palace core fragment and embedded it into the moonlight barrier's main node.

The moon palace core fragment emitted a brilliant Moon Radiance, instantly repairing all the cracks and even pushing back the Shadow Domain by several meters.

"Well done!" the Moon Palace General praised loudly, "The moon palace core fragment, where did you get it?"

"It's a long story," Chu Yixing chuckled, "Let's resolve the immediate crisis first."

With the enhancement of the core fragment, the moonlight barrier temporarily stabilized. Everyone seized the opportunity to unleash their full output, and Night Nether's health began to steadily decline.

However, when Night Nether's health dropped to 50%, he suddenly ascended into mid-air and began to channel a skill that looked terrifying: "Dark Moon--Descent--"

As Night Nether's skill was unleashed, the bright moon in the sky actually began to be swallowed by shadows, and the Moonlight Essence Energy of the entire battlefield rapidly weakened.

"He's devouring the moon!" Han Ruoxue exclaimed, "We must interrupt this skill."

Countless skills flew towards Night Nether, but they were all deflected by the shadow shield around him.

The Moon Palace General's face changed drastically: "No, once the Dark Moon Descent begins, it cannot be interrupted, and Night Nether cannot be attacked."

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