novelODS Chapter 33: Eight More Unbeatable Formations
Chapter 33: Eight More Unbeatable Formations
"The construction of the city wall and compound must continue. A plasterer and a bricklayer can manage. Let's train them to become heroes first..."
After finding the gray-knife mason and the bricklayer, Wang Jue spent 200 points of soul power to give them pointers.
Wang Jue's request for these two pieces of guidance was very simple: he just wanted them to be free to come up with a name for themselves and become heroes, nothing more.
Therefore, these two guidance sessions went very smoothly, and the Gray Knife Mason was eventually upgraded to a three-star hero [Gray Knife Mason - Wang Laihui], while the Bricklayer was upgraded to a two-star hero [Bricklayer - Qian Yuewan].
The two characters' lines and appearances remained largely unchanged, but their skills were enhanced. Wang Laihui could build walls faster, and Qian Yuewan could move two hundred bricks at a time.
When these two work together, their work efficiency doubles compared to before.
Wang Jue had 600 points of soul power left. He stopped using Infinite Guidance and instead focused on making bricks. He continued making bricks until the next morning, producing a total of 10 red bricks.
"I feel like I'm just a brick-making machine..."
Wang Jue muttered to himself.
He had already made a plan while building bricks last night: he decided to go to the 985 newbie village today and recruit a female mercenary.
Unlike the Chaotic Star Sea, the 985 Novice Village has many adventurers and players, and there are many uncertainties. Wang Jue values his own safety and dares not be careless in the slightest.
Therefore, before setting off, Wang Jue wanted to further enhance Mad Dog King and the Mysterious Scarecrow.
"The smoother things go, the less careless we should be. It's always better to be cautious. This time, when we go to the 985 newbie village, we definitely need to bring Mad Dog King, his personal bodyguard. The stronger he is, the better. However, while being inside a coffin provides excellent protection, the experience is really terrible. We must improve the comfort level..."
"There's also the Mysterious Scarecrow. It has the ability to substitute for someone else's life, which can protect against unexpected events. However, it can only substitute for someone's life a limited number of times, currently only adding two lives. It would be great if it could add more lives. I could give it some pointers... Oh, and there's also the Illusion Fruit. I'll go see if it's been produced later, and I can bring one or two along..."
Wang Jue made up his mind and was about to give Mad Dog King some more pointers when he suddenly received a system notification: "Ding, Regional Announcement: The first chapter of the world storyline, [Flame of Corruption], has officially begun. The sleeping Blood Demon has been awakened by the Holy Light, the terrifying dragon has opened its single eye, endless creative power is in operation, and the flames of corruption are about to descend upon the world once more."
"Ding, regional announcement: In one hour, the Xuanhuang Domain will enter the [Fallen Fire Duck] event. The event will last for 24 hours. During this time, all player territories will be under sea ban and will be subject to the invasion of the Fallen Fire Ducks. The Fallen Fire Ducks are roaming creatures and flying units that will not attack on their own initiative. Their appearance is a sign of the awakening of the Fallen Flame!"
"Ding, area announcement: After the story begins, the [Duck Killing Contest] event will be activated, opening the individual duck killing leaderboard and the territory duck killing leaderboard. After the event ends, based on the number of Fallen Fire Ducks hunted, champion chests, runner-up chests, third-place chests, and participation chests will be distributed to individual players and player territories."
"Ding, area announcement: Adventurer players can go to player territory to participate in the duck-slaying competition."
A series of system announcements caused countless players to erupt in excitement.
Somewhere, a lord-level player laughed heartily, declaring, "Finally, I've found a place to use my skills! I, Zhao Xuanlong, will claim the champion's treasure chest!"
In the Fire Dragon Kingdom, Gu Dali patted his three-star heavy armor flamethrower soldier on the shoulder and said, "There's a leaderboard! That's great! Let's show the whole server how powerful we are!"
In the 985 newbie village, Mengtata, who was digging for wild vegetables on the hillside, gritted her teeth and fiercely uprooted a wild vegetable.
Zakra, standing nearby, asked, "The event has started. Do we have to go to a player's territory to participate? Besides that small village in Xuanzhou, are there any other player territories around here?"
"How about we go to that small village in Xuanzhou?"
"Go to hell!"
In a certain player's territory, a white-haired player stood atop a giant tortoise statue and raised his arms, shouting, "Brothers, it's time for our Mad Extreme Guild to show its might! All assemble, prepare for battle!"
"All personnel assemble!"
Many players responded in unison below.
In another territory, a purple-haired player was pounding his chest and muttering, "Damn flying units! I only have infantry, how am I supposed to fight them?"
Countless players, whether star lords or adventurers, are aware of the Duck Slaying Contest, each with their own thoughts and plans.
Wang Jue naturally had his own ideas as well.
He decisively cancelled his plan to go to the 985 beginner village.
"The duck-killing competition is starting in an hour. The rewards for such a big event should be pretty good, so I'll have to give it a shot."
After a moment's thought, Wang Jue quickly found the Eight Directions Invincible and then used his soul power to unleash Infinite Guidance.
"The duck-killing event is imminent. Those ducks are flying units, invincible in all directions. As the only ranged archers in the territory, their importance is unparalleled. Now, I'll give you some pointers. Listen carefully, it's just eight words: Practice diligently and improve every day!"
As soon as Wang Jue finished speaking, a light immediately shone from the body of Bafang Bubai.
"Ding! Guidance successful! Bafang Bubai has been enlightened by your guidance and immediately went into seclusion to diligently practice the [Spring Flower Skill]. Ten years later, on a dark and windy night, Bafang Bubai emerged from seclusion, his [Spring Flower Skill] having greatly improved, and he has comprehended the second form of the skill, [Glamour of Purple and Red]!"
"Ding! Your legendary martial arts master, Bafang Bubai, has been promoted to two and a half stars. His skills have been updated, his martial arts have improved, and his loyalty has increased by 5. He has now entered the ranks of second-rate martial arts masters."
Wang Jue nodded, then used Infinite Guidance again, saying, "Bafang Bubai, continue your seclusion, practice diligently, and improve every day!"
"Ding! Guidance successful! Bafang Bubai has gained enlightenment thanks to your guidance. He immediately went into seclusion to diligently practice the [Spring Flower Skill]. Eight years later, on a dark and windy night, Bafang Bubai emerged from seclusion, his [Spring Flower Skill] greatly improved, and he created the third form of the skill, [A Branch of Red Apricot]!"
"Ding! Your martial arts master, Invincible Eight Directions, has been promoted to three stars. His skills have been updated, his martial arts have improved, and his loyalty has increased by 5. He has now entered the ranks of top-tier martial arts masters."
"Haha, not bad, let's do it again!"
Wang Jue seemed to have found the key, and continued to guide Bafang Bubai with the Eight-Character Mantra. This time it went smoothly as well. Bafang Bubai secluded himself for twelve years and advanced to the three-and-a-half-star level, becoming a near-top master. However, this time he did not comprehend any new martial arts moves. Instead, his [Spring Flower Skill] was enhanced and mutated into [Ten Thousand Flowers Skill].
In addition, Bafang Bubai's loyalty level increased to 100 points after this guidance, fulfilling the hidden condition and gaining the passive ability [Never Betray].
"continue!"
Wang Jue challenged Ba Fang Bu Bai again, but this time he failed. Ba Fang Bu Bai went into seclusion for three years, suffered a qi deviation, and it took him ten years to recover from his internal injuries and restore his martial arts.
"It failed..."
Wang Jue was already familiar with the system's operation and wasn't annoyed. He still had two hundred points of soul power left, which he planned to use on Bafang Bubai, but he couldn't use the Eight-Character Mantra to guide him anymore.
"Invincible in All Directions!" Wang Jue instructed Invincible in All Directions for the seventh time, and said loudly, "All top masters are masters of lightness skills, internal strength, and external skills. You only know the Spring Flower Skill. Think about where you are weak, and then try to make up for your weaknesses. Here are a few other directions for you to think about..."
After a pause, Wang Jue continued, "What kind of hidden weapon do you use? Is it poisoned? How is your lightness skill? Can you leap across rooftops and walls? How is your internal strength? You have a sharp dagger, which seems to be your signature weapon. Is this dagger useful...?"
Before Wang Jue could finish speaking, Eight-Point Invincible's body shone with light.
"Ding, guidance successful..."
Wang Jue suddenly frowned. He had no interest in listening to the system prompts anymore, because in front of him, the heroic yet charming Ba Fang Bubai's long black hair was rapidly falling out, and after a few breaths, he was bald.