prynovel Chapter 70 Kobold Siege
Chapter 70 Kobold Siege
More than two thousand kobolds, some three or four meters tall and others less than half a meter tall, some wielding meteor hammers and others carrying shields, some as strong as bears and elephants and others as thin as bones, gathered together and marched northward in a great swarm.
Princess Hua Xiaolan, the dog-headed princess, walked at the front of the procession, holding a golden dog-headed scepter, feeling extremely content.
"The quality of my team is definitely superior to the fourth wave of invading monsters, and they are under my command! The difference in combat power between an army with and without a commander is like night and day. Today, I will definitely be able to destroy Liu Huasheng's castle and eliminate this threat!"
Hua Xiaolan was filled with anticipation. She thought it would be great if more players came to watch, so they could see her ability to command the monster army and satisfy her sense of superiority.
However, this "dog-headed princess" was unaware that her every move was being watched by Liu Huasheng in the watchtower's monitoring room.
"Hurry up and come! This marching speed is too slow; I, the city lord, am getting impatient..."
Liu Huasheng muttered to himself that he had noticed the kobold army as soon as they left the Lost Temple, but he wasn't nervous at all.
Hua Xiaolan was looking forward to attacking the city, and Liu Huasheng was also looking forward to defending it. His own defensive towers were so powerful that he was just worried about not having a chance to use them.
Adjusting the monitoring angle, Liu Hua saw the surroundings of his own Huaxia Dragon City.
In his view, Beishan Yuzheng was building a city wall with huge stones.
This Mountain-Moving Warrior has carried the Death Tower and Spider Fairy Tower back. After the upgrade, his strength is indeed greater, and he can now carry a Tier 3 defense tower.
But he probably couldn't carry the fourth-tier defensive towers; at least the arrow tower matrix couldn't be moved an inch.
At this time, not only was Yu Gong working, but also more than two hundred sword-and-shield dogs were squatting on the city wall, welding away with a hissing sound, creating a lively scene.
Through their hard work, the megalithic walls sealed off both sides of the high ground. Although they were not long enough, they were already thirty meters high. The outer side was very smooth, and it would be impossible for an ordinary person to climb up by hand.
The Tier 3 Huaxia Dragon City blocked the high ground entrance, with iron barricades temporarily placed in front. The city incorporated Tier 2 Great Wind Tower, Tier 1 Basic Electric Tower, Tier 1 Demonic Sound Tower, Tier 1 Watchtower, Tier 2 Innate Divine Fire Tower, Tier 2 Thunder Fury, Tier 2 Death Tower, and Tier 3 Spider Fairy Tower!
There is also a matrix of level four arrow towers on the side.
At this moment, Huaxia Dragon City seemed to be electrified, entwined with countless tiny arcs of electricity, and 77 Spider Silk Immortals danced around the city, displaying their ethereal grace.
Liu Huasheng adjusted the monitoring angle again, this time locking onto the floating airship that came from the Western Dog Head Holy City.
The airship bypassed Sima Zhen's Great Zhen City and is now slowly heading towards the Lost Temple in the center.
"What are the players on that airship planning to do?"
Liu Huasheng muttered something to himself, adjusted the surveillance angle again, and soon spotted Sima Zhen.
Sima Zhen rode on his giant tortoise assistant, holding an oiled paper package filled with melon seeds. He led the way while cracking melon seeds, followed by a dozen or so spearmen.
In fact, Sima Zhen had already left Dazhen City half an hour ago. Liu Huasheng had noticed him a long time ago and felt that he was just out for a walk, walking along the main road, without any apparent destination.
"That idiot's behavior is incomprehensible..."
Liu Huasheng rubbed his chin and continued to adjust the monitoring angle. Soon he saw Ma Xianlong heading east alone.
"Is Lao Ma scouting alone? Good, it seems he hasn't given up yet!"
Liu Huasheng monitored the movement of the kobold army again, complaining that their marching speed was too slow. He sighed and went to the council hall to study its functions.
In short, the council hall has three functions: first, to connect with players; second, to hold council meetings; and third, to summon players during council meetings.
Liu Huasheng first tested the connection function and found that it was a video call.
"Ah Xing!" Liu Huasheng first contacted Guan Zhengxing. "A floating airship is coming from the west and has already crossed Hill 7. It seems to be heading towards the Lost Temple. You and Zhou Shuqi should keep an eye out!"
In the video call, Guan Zhengxing paused for a moment, then immediately nodded and said, "Okay, boss, I'll go right away!"
Guan Zhengxing and Zhou Shuqi are currently active in the southern part of the map, monitoring Xianlong City. Zhou Shuqi is even piloting the Ancient Guardian.
After receiving Wang Yi's order, the two headed towards the Lost Temple. They were curious when they heard about the foreign airships.
Liu Huasheng then contacted Wang Shuaibo and Qin Wuman, informing them that a kobold army was approaching.
Wang Shuaibo quickly ran out of the Demon Sound Tower and stood on the observation platform to look down.
Qin Wuman was raising pigs. After receiving the message, she quickly left the pig farm and went straight into the multi-arrow tower, ready to launch a bombardment.
Half an hour later, Hua Xiaolan, who was leading the team, sensed that something was wrong.
"What's that ahead?"
She saw the tall, massive stone city walls.
The sword-and-shield dogs on the city wall were still busy at work; even from a distance, you could see flashes of lightning.
"They're building a city wall!"
Hua Xiaolan looked at the castle behind the city wall again, her brows furrowing once more.
"Why are there two Chaos Cities? At this height, could they be fourth-tier? What's that outside the castle? A female flying hero? What kind of city is this?"
Hua Xiaolan was puzzled. She couldn't understand Huaxia Longcheng at all. In her vision, the arrow tower matrix looked like a castle.
"It seems the guy selling dried rats is really something; he's already started a major construction project. If we don't get rid of him now, it'll be even harder later! I have to act decisively!"
Thinking of this, Hua Xiaolan raised her golden dog-head scepter and shouted, "Main force, launch a full-scale attack!"
The kobolds obeyed the command and immediately ran forward, forming a large, imposing group.
Then, swiftly, a streak of dark light flew out from the tall castle in front of it.
That dark light is a death ray!
With a whoosh, it struck a second-tier kobold archer, which immediately vanished in a flash of light without even a death animation.
"Hmm, what happened? Did the turret fire? That doesn't make sense, what kind of turret can shoot that far?"
Hua Xiaolan noticed the dark light, but still ordered the main force to charge.
Soon, a second streak of dark light appeared, followed by a third, a fourth...
Hua Xiaolan gradually understood that a single dark light could take away one of her second-tier monsters.
Instead, she relaxed.
"That must be the Death Tower, ranked number one in the early game. Its super long range is truly impressive, but its attack speed is too slow! Brave and fearless kobold warriors, keep charging! Don't be afraid, that dark light can only kill small monsters!"
Hua Xiaolan shouted, and her kobolds were fearless and charged forward. At the forefront were the kobold knights, a total of fifty, all of whom were level five monsters, wearing light armor and carrying greatswords. Their movement speed far exceeded that of the other kobolds.
"They're here! They're almost within firing range!"
Inside the arrow tower matrix, Qin Wuman became excited. She didn't have a monitoring view, but she could see the red dots of the charge on the strategic map.
When the red dots entered the bombardment range of the arrow tower matrix, Qin Wuman initiated the bombardment without hesitation.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh...
Eight missiles were immediately launched from the array of arrow towers, their tails spewing blue flames as they ascended, aimed, flew horizontally, dove, and exploded...
Boom boom boom boom boom...
Explosions rang out, the ground shook, and eight missiles accurately struck the kobold knight running at the front, blasting him into the sky and kicking up a cloud of dirt.
"Holy crap, what's going on?"
Hua Xiaolan was startled. Before she could figure out what was happening, the second round of bombardment began.
Smoke billowed, dirt flew, and more kobold knights were blasted into the sky.
In the blink of an eye, the third round of bombardment began, followed by the fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds...
The arrow tower matrix has an attack range of 300 meters and can launch eight missiles per second. Although the damage is not high, the explosive characteristics are very intimidating, making the firepower seem extremely powerful.
In the blink of an eye, Hua Xiaolan was stunned. Before she knew it, the sky was filled with smoke and dust, obscuring her vision. The bombing continued, and the smoke and dust kept rising.
"Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back! The war has begun, and it can't be stopped easily!" Hua Xiaolan gritted her teeth and shouted, "Don't be afraid, charge! It's all smoke and mirrors, charge!"
The kobold army continued its advance, and missile bombardment continued relentlessly. Half of the 50 kobold knights were blasted into the air.
Liu Huasheng, observing the battle from the watchtower, shook his head and said, "A flurry of actions as fierce as a tiger, but the damage is only 0.5! The base damage of the rockets and missiles is too low, but the control effect is quite good, and the explosion effect is commendable!"
Soon, a giant kobold charged out swiftly despite the missile bombardment. It was like a mad bull, its body glowing red, and it moved extremely fast, quickly leaving the other kobolds behind!
This is a level seven kobold chieftain!
Liu Huasheng saw that the kobold chieftain's health bar was extremely long, and it seemed unstoppable, quickly rushing into the range of the innate divine fire.
Boom! A small fireball flew out from the top of Huaxia Dragon City. It looked ordinary, but it directly blasted away a third of the kobold chieftain's health bar!
Then, wind blades swept out, and the 77 Spider Silk Immortals also drew their swords to meet the Kobold Chieftain.
The chief's momentum was immediately disrupted. He staggered back two steps, roared, his body swelled up as if he were exploding, and charged forward again.
But the next moment, above Huaxia Dragon City, the lid of the alchemy furnace at the top of the Innate Divine Fire Tower was lifted, and the kobold chieftain who had just erupted was directly transformed into a stream of light and taken into the furnace.
With a clang, the furnace lid closed, and the alchemy process began!
Behind her, Hua Xiaolan's vision was obstructed by the smoke and dust kicked up by the missile bombardment. Unable to see what was ahead, she could only shout, "Charge! Charge! Victory will surely belong to us kobolds!"
Just then, a loud laugh suddenly came from the side.
Hua Xiaolan shrank her neck and looked warily in the direction of the sound, only to see Sima Zhen.
Sima Zhen pointed at Hua Xiaolan and laughed without restraint: "Hahaha, daring to attack a city without siege machinery, what a fool!"
"You're the fucking idiot! Where are the kobold guards? Seize that laughing fool!"
Immediately, a group of heavily armored kobold archers lined up and charged towards Sima Zhen's direction.
Sima Zhen immediately stopped laughing. He jumped off the tortoise's back, took off running, and shouted, "I was just passing by, just watching the fun, don't mess with me!"