Chapter 81: Victory
Xiao Wen stared at the buff bonuses from the Python-Head Set and drove his halberd through Deng Mao, killing him instantly.
But his own condition was not much better.
As the dragon-python phantom dissipated, the Yellow Turban players watching the battle from all around saw an opportunity. Gripping their weapons, they charged forward.
However, just as these people rushed toward Xiao Wen once again—
Neigh!
The shrill cries of a warhorse rang out.
Moments later, a man could be seen galloping forward atop a magnificent steed, spear in hand. The spear thrust forward with unstoppable force.
The instant the spear was unleashed, the warhorse beneath him let out a cry, as though it and the spear were moving in perfect rhythm. At the spearhead, the phantom of a dragon-horse materialized and smashed forward.
Skill: Heavenly Dragon Charge!
The Heavenly Dragon Charge erupted forth, carrying the overwhelming battle intent of the thousand White Dragon Cavalry behind him. It surged forward and crashed directly into the crowd of players.
It was Ma Chao.
Having successfully comprehended a new skill and slain Cheng Zhiyuan, Ma Chao had led the White Dragon Cavalry here to provide support.
The White Dragon Cavalry surrounded Xiao Wen and protected him at the center.
Then, two cavalrymen raised the heads of Deng Mao and Cheng Zhiyuan on their spears and displayed them high in the air.
“The rebel Cheng Zhiyuan and Deng Mao are dead! Surrender immediately!”
For a time, battle cries echoed endlessly, accompanied by constant jeers and mockery.
With both the commanding general and deputy general dead, the Yellow Turban soldiers who had been fighting desperately naturally fell into chaos, their morale plummeting.
However...
The impact on the players of the Yellow Turban faction was minimal.
They continued charging back and forth, fighting without pause.
Only after wave upon wave of assaults, and under the relentless encirclement and suppression by the Zhuo County players, did these Yellow Turban players finally realize that the situation was hopeless.
They understood that victory was no longer possible.
As a result, some chose to retreat, while others simply gave up and waited to be killed.
The great battle lasted an entire day and night before finally reaching its conclusion.
Ding! Congratulations to the players of the Imperial Court faction for successfully assisting Imperial Court officials in repelling the Yellow Turban forces! Please wait for the completion of the Divine Weapon Forging mission before rewards are distributed and calculated.
The crisp notification rang through everyone's ears.
At that moment, many players who had fought until their eyes turned red and their bodies were exhausted collapsed onto the ground, as though they had truly participated in a massive ancient war.
This battle had elevated their spirits.
It allowed them to directly experience the cruelty of the battlefield.
It felt...
As though they had returned to the glorious ages recorded in ancient history.
Setting aside the game's outrageous pay-to-win elements, after experiencing such a blood-boiling battle, the players' evaluations of Heroes Contend became overwhelmingly positive.
[One-Night Seven-Times Man]: Damn! We finally won! This experience was seriously exciting! Way more thrilling than those small village battles before! This gaming helmet was worth every cent of those several thousand bucks.
[Chubby Little Piggy]: You're telling me. Ever since I got the helmet, my back doesn't ache, my legs don't hurt, and seven times a night is easy. The girls at the nightclub don't have to worry about my kidneys anymore.
[I Am a Gentleman]: The guy above is repeatedly testing the limits. Did you even sign the agreement? You're talking way too freely.
[Please Call Me Lord Pi]: Fellow brother above, add me as a friend and let's chat privately. I'm from Shu Province.
[Little Lala]: You're really brave to fool around like that during sensitive times. But seriously, this game is amazing. It makes me feel like I've returned to an ancient battlefield.
[Withered Wind Fallen Leaves]: Agreed. Heroes Contend is forever the GOAT!
...
After the battle, what followed naturally was endless complaining and emotional discussion.
Of course, there was also a small group of sentimental players who spoke up for the NPCs that had died and mourned dramatically.
Then...
Well...
They were completely ignored and drowned out by the crowd.
Xiao Wen merely glanced through the discussions before losing interest.
At this moment, his attention was focused on his inventory.
Looking at the four additional spoils of war inside, he couldn't help rubbing his hands together.
These four items had naturally dropped after killing Cheng Zhiyuan and Deng Mao.
As the boss-level figures of the Yellow Turban faction on the Zhuo County battlefield, they couldn't possibly lose face, right?
[Yellow Turbans]
Type: Identity Accessory
Grade: None
Effect: Wearing the headscarf allows players to disguise themselves as Yellow Turban soldiers and infiltrate the Yellow Turban Army.
Description: A symbol of Yellow Turban status. Only drops when a Yellow Turban NPC with status and rank is killed.
[Stone of Destiny · Failed Defiance]
Type: Special Material
Grade: None
Owner: Cheng Zhiyuan
Effect: ??? (Unknown)
Description: An NPC who once had the opportunity to defy fate and rewrite history, yet was ultimately drowned by the relentless tide of history. Only this Stone of Destiny remains to prove that he once struggled against his fate.
Hint: Gather more Stones of Destiny and you may obtain unexpected rewards.
[Stone of Destiny · Failed Defiance]
Type: Special Material
Grade: None
Owner: Deng Mao
Effect: ??? (Unknown)
Description: An NPC who once had the opportunity to defy fate and rewrite history, yet was ultimately drowned by the relentless tide of history. Only this Stone of Destiny remains to prove that he once struggled against his fate.
Hint: Gather more Stones of Destiny and you may obtain unexpected rewards.
As for the remaining piece of equipment, it was a Silver-grade weapon called the Cold Moon Cleaver.
It wasn't part of any set, and its attributes could only be described as average—neither particularly good nor particularly bad.
When Xiao Wen looked at these spoils, he suddenly felt a chill in his heart.
Damn it!
One of these guys was the commanding general, and the other was the deputy general!
They were boss-level figures responsible for attacking Zhuo County and eventually occupying You Province.
Were they really this poor?
Needless to say, even the blade Deng Mao had used was something he had picked up off the ground.
Xiao Wen: o((⊙﹏⊙))o
Alright.
This lord understands now.
I really shouldn't have had high expectations.
The corners of Xiao Wen's mouth twitched, and he instantly lost all interest in examining the loot.
Instead, he looked at the nearby chat channel.
While the players praised the game, they were also voicing the same question.
Now that this mission was over, what kind of rewards would they ultimately receive?
Rumble!
Suddenly, dark clouds gathered across the heavens.
Soon, muffled thunder rumbled through the sky.
Within the dense layers of clouds, countless serpentine bolts of lightning could be seen surging and twisting.
Then, the lightning snakes crashed down from the sky, transforming into countless bolts of thunder that struck directly into Zhuo County.
[Dark Night's Thunder]: Holy crap! Which poor bastard got struck by heavenly lightning? Is this guy trying to get himself killed?
[Lone Rain, Solitary Smoke]: Wake up, brother. This is a heavenly phenomenon. A heavenly phenomenon means a divine weapon is being born! You don't even know that?
[Fanghua Flowing Rain]: My goodness. As expected of a future hegemon of the Three Kingdoms era. Even the appearance of his weapon has a completely different level of grandeur.
[Little Lala]: Ahem... brothers, what do you think? If we charge up there right now, can we beat those three guys up and steal the weapon?
[I'll Feed You Salt]: Great idea! Brother, you go first. On this day next year, I'll send flowers to your grave.
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