101: Chapter 101 You do your thing, don't worry about me

Zhao City's North Gate.

The afterglow of the setting sun painted the towering city walls a golden red, and a chilling wind swept up dust, making the large banner with the character "Zhao" on the city wall flap loudly.

The city walls were already overflowing with people.

"Brother, squeeze in, let me see! I've never seen a siege in my life!"

"Stop pushing! You'll fall off if you keep pushing! Damn, whose stick is that? It's poking me!"

"We're rich, we're rich! How much experience is this going to be! Leveling up isn't a dream!"

Countless Adventurers were as excited as if it were a festival. They squeezed at the battlements, craning their necks to look at the approaching black horizon in the distance.

Their eyes gleamed with greed and fanaticism.

The clang of weapons, excited shouts, and haggling for teams mixed together.

Making what should have been a solemn battlefield feel like a bustling market.

In stark contrast to the players' carnival, the Garrison Army formation below the city wall was utterly silent.

Hundreds of NPC soldiers in heavy armor stood in strict formation, and beneath their cold helmets, every face was taut.

There was no ripple of emotion in their eyes, only the grim determination to face death.

In front of them, a scholarly-looking middle-aged NPC in City Lord's official robes stood with his hand on his sword.

He was the Lord of Zhao City, City Lord Gao De.

City Lord Gao De surveyed the excited Adventurers on the city wall, then glanced at the army of vengeful spirits in the distance, which brought an endless aura of death, and took a deep breath.

His clear and steady voice echoed throughout the North Gate Plaza.

"Warriors of Zhao City!"

"I am City Lord Gao De of Zhao City. Behind us are the unarmed civilians of Zhao City! It is our home!"

"Now, the wrath of the dead seeks to devour our city, to tear apart our loved ones!"

"I implore all of you to fight alongside us, for the glory of Zhao City, for the dignity of the living!"

"In this battle, all warriors who participate in defending the city will gain the friendship of Zhao City!"

"After the war, massive rewards will be distributed based on your contributions!"

As his voice fell, a counter appeared on all players' system panels.

[Defend Zhao City: Undead Killed x 0]

"Long live the City Lord!"

"For Zhao City! Charge!"

"Hahaha, even the NPCs have spoken, brothers, prepare to get rich!"

The players completely erupted, shouts like they were injected with adrenaline echoed through the sky, pushing the atmosphere to its climax.

Amidst this chaotic revelry, a clear and extremely penetrating female voice suddenly rang out.

"Those belonging to Moon Gods Radiance, heed my command!"

The voice wasn't loud, but it instantly suppressed all the noise.

Countless players instinctively looked in the direction of the voice, only to see the crowd automatically part, forming a path.

A tall Elf God Clan woman, dressed in a beautiful moon-white magic robe, was slowly walking forward.

Her appearance was exquisite, her demeanor cold, and her silver-moon-like eyes scanned the entire scene.

It was Yue Ying, the regional manager of Moon Gods Radiance in Zhao City!

She had already logged off to rest but was urgently pulled back online by her guild members.

When she saw the world announcement that blotted out the sky, she immediately thought of one person.

It must be that man!

Who else could cause such a huge commotion besides him?

"It's Senior Yue Ying!"

"The people from Moon Gods Radiance are here! We're safe now!"

"Look, they're so professional..."

Under the awed gazes of the surrounding players, Yue Ying walked to the front of the formation, glanced at the distant army of vengeful spirits, and slightly furrowed her brows.

She ignored City Lord Gao De and simply issued commands quickly and calmly.

"Scout team, advance two hundred meters, set up warning traps, and report enemy movements at all times!"

"First to Third Regiments, deploy on the left flank, form a shield wall defense line!"

"Fourth to Sixth Regiments, deploy on the right flank."

"Archers and mages, get on the city wall, prepare for the first round of fire coverage!"

"Seventh and Eighth Elite Regiments, stay with me in the center as a reserve team, ready to support at any time!"

"All priests, spread out to ensure healing coverage!"

Each command was incredibly clear, concise, and efficient.

The previously disorganized members of Moon Gods Radiance, under her command, quickly operated like a precise machine.

Hundreds of guild members followed orders strictly, and within a mere minute, they had constructed a professional defense line that was clearly layered and well-ordered in the chaotic North Gate outer plaza.

The rogue players watched dumbfounded, only then realizing the gap between themselves and the top guilds.

Yue Ying stood at the front of the formation, her gaze sharp, looking at the black tide that was already close at hand.

She had only one thought in her mind.

Causing such a huge scene...

Where was that man?

...

Meanwhile, Tranquil Graveyard.

"Boom!"

The two-meter black scythe, condensed from endless resentment, tore through space with a shriek and fiercely struck Chen You.

[-1!]

[-1!]

[-1!]

A series of crimson numbers floated above Chen You's head, accompanied by a crisp system prompt.

[Warning: You have been attacked by the skill [Malicious Harvest], falling into the "Resentment Entanglement" state, losing 1 HP per second for 10 seconds.]

Chen You: "..."

He looked down at his health bar, which had barely changed.

Then he looked up at "Meng Xiao" opposite him, whose black aura had dimmed a bit after striking with full force, and the corner of his mouth twitched uncontrollably.

As expected, it was just a scratch.

His current health was nearly four thousand, and his defense was over seven hundred points.

This quest was less than level 15, and even the quest BOSS would at most be level 20.

If it weren't for the system's invincibility protection, a single glance would have instantly killed her.

How could she possibly harm him?

"Why... don't... you... die..."

"Meng Xiao's" voice, a mix of countless sounds, carried a hint of... confusion?

Chen You was too lazy to answer; he was very annoyed right now.

Outside, there were tens of thousands of vengeful spirits, a massive amount of experience and contribution points walking around.

And he, the "living Bodhisattva" who caused all this, was trapped in this godforsaken graveyard, playing a "hit me" game with a little kid.

Was this reasonable?

He glanced at the quest timer; nine minutes remained.

Forget it, since things have come to this, he might as well cultivate first.

Chen You sat down cross-legged, no longer paying attention to "Meng Xiao" who was just scratching him.

The little girl isn't having it easy either, he thought.

This hidden quest is a bit outrageous too.

Wait a minute!

A flash of inspiration struck Chen You.

He accidentally triggered a hidden quest during the main quest, and this forced 10-minute survival was so unreasonable!

Does that mean there must be another way to break the situation?

And then activate a hidden within a hidden quest?

Even Exorcism Talismans were useless, what other way could there be?

Leaving the graveyard was also impossible.

Chen You's eyes suddenly narrowed.

Unable to cause any damage to [Meng Xiao]...

This phrasing is very subtle.

Exorcism Talismans were ineffective against Meng Xiao because she was just a "host," a puppet controlled by a collective of resentment.

The purification power of the Exorcism Talisman was nullified by her invincible state.

But what if... he didn't attack her, but rather the "resentment" around her?

For example, that stylish black scythe in her hand?

That thing was a pure energy body!

At this thought, Chen You's heart stirred, and a bold plan instantly formed.

He looked at "Meng Xiao," who was once again condensing resentment, preparing to launch a second attack.

Not only did he not dodge, but he even revealed a strange smile.