Chapter 34: Snow Step
"What!?" No One was startled.
Those bastards.
"Why did you go and kill them, you idiot?" No One shouted.
Uncle Five scratched his head.
He had just spoken, and now there was trouble.
"Damn it. A whole group surrounded me; if I didn’t kill them all, their teammates would just revive them!"
Players with red names can't participate in dungeons for a day from the last time they went on a killing spree. This is the game's penalty.
Players who are killed have a high chance to drop equipment, so they usually fight back.
However, if they retaliate and kill, they become red-named themselves.
Most non-PK (Player Killing) players will knock out red-named players and either leave or report them to the guards, sending them to jail.
The knockout mechanic only appears for PK players. After the first death, they enter a knockout state. They can be handed over to the guards for a reward.
But knocked-out players can be revived by their teammates.
With a PK group of over 10 people, taking the body back is nearly impossible... The remaining PK players would certainly not stand by idly.
During a fight, it’s quite possible for a knocked-out player to be revived by their teammates.These people definitely want to sabotage our clan.
Whether it's getting everyone into the red name state or taking equipment from us, it all puts the Moonlight Clan at a disadvantage.
With weaker equipment, it's harder to clear dungeons. Direct red status means you can't participate at all.
They're lurking around the daily quest areas hoping to PK.
"These bastards. Sword of Love, should we kill them all or should I call the guys?" Lady Lam was extremely annoyed at this point. During the call earlier, there was the sound of things breaking, probably from throwing stuff in anger.
"Do you even need to ask? These ants, ten seconds for each one," Sword of Love replied.
"Tell the clan members that if they run into those PK players, announce it in the chat immediately. Especially the members heading to dungeons."
"Cherished Dream, get the PvP specialists in the clan out there."
"Got it. Anyone who encounters the PK players, send the coordinates right away," Cherished Dream began typing out the notification for everyone.
The Moonlight Clan isn't a top guild with just nearly 200 members, but there are quite a few active players besides Lady Lam's team.
The red status will be a huge hassle.
Uncle Five, overhearing the call, sighed.
"Do you need my help?"
"No worries, the clan can handle it, thanks." No One shook his head.
He then bowed and ran off in a hurry.
He didn't forget to stop by the Hau Hau Noodle shop to let them know.
Sword of Love drew another sword.
It had been a while since he used dual swords.
Since the Phantom Blade class requires using just one sword for The Principle Cleave.
"This idiot really thinks PK is like fighting monsters? One against ten?"
That guy was trying to provoke Sword of Love.
If Sword of Love's teammates joined the fight, they'd immediately turn red-name, which would greatly benefit in delaying the dungeon completion.
Even when they are red-named, after being defeated, they can be thrown into jail, completely restricting their actions for a period.
PK players have a typical method to prolong the jail time of someone they despise.
Turning them red-name, then carrying the body, keeping it as long as possible before finally throwing it in jail.
If these PK players managed to catch everyone in the Moonlight Clan, it would definitely delay both the Hidden Storyline progress and dungeon completion.
Whoosh.
A sword slash came down, immediately stunning the one who had just spoken.
Right after that, Sword of Love activated [Chasing Sword].
Pushing him towards another one.
[Qi Return]
He grabbed another one, directly pulling them towards himself.
"TwinBird!"
[Flying Hawk]
TwinBird's hawk flew to Sword of Love as the PK player was being pulled in by Qi Return.
The hawk grabbed the player's clothes and pushed him away from Draw Breath's range.
The player being pulled was directly shoved into another player.
Flying Hawk is an ability activated on an enemy or ally, pushing them a short distance.
Similar to Chasing Sword, if it hits another player, it causes a stun.TwinBird used her ability on Sword of Love, so it wasn't considered support for Sword of Love in PK (player killing).
Therefore, no red-name penalty.
At this moment, Sword of Love, pushed by Flying Hawk, closed in on another player.
Meanwhile, the player being pulled by Draw Breath collided, causing additional stun to another player.
[Retreat Sword]
Sword of Love freed himself from Flying Hawk's stun effect just upon the collision.
The other player also promptly used a skill to escape.
But Retreat Sword had already embedded into the target.
"Hello, kid. I'm your father."
Activating again, instantly stunning him.
Sword of Love directly executed a combo, killing the pushed player.
The dead player, based on the outfit, was providing support.
In just a few seconds, Sword of Love had stunned four players and killed one.
[Soaring Phantom Blade]
[Pull all stunned enemies around. Up to 5 targets. If more than 2 targets are pulled in, it stuns all and causes damage.]
Sword of Love activated the skill, immediately drawing the remaining four stunned towards him.
He instantly dropped a sword onto the ground.
[This Sword, Shall Cleave Not Men But The Principles.]
The cleave cut out heaven and earth before put it back in.
The four unfortunate players instantly perished.
"Five more left."
The remaining players were in panic.What the heck is this?
Fifteen players trying to hunt down three, and ten have already been killed in return?
"Making Love with the Sword...!!! We're screwed!"
One guy who seemed like the leader was shocked.
"I remember him! He was the top Swordsman/Sword Cultivator in last season's PVP rankings!!!!"
What the hell?
Isn't the Moonlight Clan just a mid-tier guild? Not even in the Top 3.
How is there a Top PVP player here?
"Running won't save you now, you little brats. Leave your heads behind."
Sword of Love laughed heartily.
Rabid dog.
We've provoked a rabid dog!!!
"A bunch of losers."
A person with a white name stepped out.
Not a PK player.
Sword of Love recognized him.
A member of the Fire&Ice Camp.
Snow Step.
Sword of Love stared intently."Are you the mastermind?"
Snow Step smiled.
He was wearing the Wudang Class Outfit.
His hair was neatly styled.
He looked just like a Wudang character in martial arts games.
His eyes narrowed, exuding a sly charisma.
"Yes, and?"
【Sudden Strike】
Sword of Love immediately used a skill to close in.
"Then you're dead!!!"
Sword of Love instantly appeared beside Snow Step, swinging a slash downward.
Snow Step just laughed.
【Sword Guard】
A sword energy clashed with the slash, knocking Sword of Love away.
Sword of Love slid backward, eyeing the opponent.
This guy, he's a Flying Blade.
"People usually call you Sword of Love, right? Let me be brief."
"Tell the leader of the Moonlight Clan to hand over all the guild information you know, and stop pioneering."
"Leave the pioneering to the top guilds. You guys should just relax and enjoy the game after the dungeon is over."
"Otherwise, every day the Moonlight Clan exists, will be in fear."
"Fork No." Sword of Love replied immediately.
"Such foul language."
Numerous flying swords began launching from behind Snow Step.
Flying Blade is the most powerful mid-range combat Class. The unique feature of this Class is that in addition to the main weapon, a Flying Blade can equip many swords as secondary weapons.
These secondary weapons appear when they use skills.
At this moment, six swords were hovering behind Snow Step, emitting a dazzling light.
Any Swordsman or Sword Cultivator who's been playing the game long enough would recognize those weapons.They are all gold weapons, and their effects are particularly strong.
Equipment for Swordsmen and Sword Cultivators is very expensive due to its popularity.
With those 6 swords plus the one he is holding, each is worth at least 10 million Gold Ingots.
Taking 70 million just to Player Kill without fear of dropping items.
This guy is definitely a spender.
"So you three, just leave your bodies here and think about it. When you get back to the city, relay the message to your guild leader."
Sword of Love grinned, pointing his sword at Snow Step.
"Once you die, go back and tell your guild leader that today I'll slaughter your entire guild."