The big boss

After countless fruitless attempts, the players were all dejected. They have fought against those "beginner" monsters for hours, but not a single beast has fallen!

At this current rate, morale would plummet and everyone was close to giving up. However, one player suddenly spoke up.

"Guys! I have an idea!"

The person who spoke up had the player ID: BloodEmperor.

Wait… the players instantly narrowed their eyes. Could it be him, the real BloodEmperor?

Captain of the world's top gaming guild, former PVP champion of the world— Blood?!

"No way… isn't he a big shot in the gaming scene?"

"He's really before us? The real BloodEmperor?"

Several players recognised the ID as soon as they saw it. And their eyes sparkled with worship.

After all, BloodEmperor's guild is a big force in the gaming scene, and their guild has infiltrated every major MMORPG game in the world. They have won countless esports championships, and their names have been echoed through the gaming scene.

If you don't know BloodEmperor, you might as well bury yourself under a hole!

Seeing that most of the players knew of his background, he didn't bother introducing himself. Blood moved straight to his points.

"According to my deductions, I believe this mission doesn't limit the number of participants."

"Instead of going solo, let's form a team and ambush those beasts! I refuse to believe group attacks won't work!"

Haha, even if the beasts are strong individually, how can they compare to a group of enemies?

It's just like the other RPG I've played! As a guild leader, I have countless experiences managing boss raids and group attacks!

This is just my cup of tea!

After composing himself, BloodEmperor formulated a plan. "We can't attack those beasts without weapons. I refuse to believe there isn't any equipment lying around! Scour the sect, grab anything that you could get your hands on!"

"That's right!" Everybody was stunned for a moment, and they soon reacted and dispersed as asked.

At the sect entrance, after much persuasion and pestering the old man, the players were finally permitted to enter for "sightseeing" purposes.

However, the players soon realised that certain buildings were restricted and not allowed to enter!

One such player rushed into a pavilion wanting to find some equipment, but not only did he come out empty-handed. Laotou personally kicked him out with an angry face.

The mission details were to simply kill 100 elemental wolves within the designated time limit of 3 days. That was all. There were no additional limits or conditions imposed on them.

As players, they were given complete freedom!

One player opened all the jars, and water vats, and even the chamber holes weren't left alone. They were senior RPG players.

Some of the players climbed the roofs, scanning the area, looking for anything valuable.

There were also a substantial number of players who found firewood which—after some slight modifications here and there—were turned into wooden shields and swords.

An ingenious player found a rather sharp stone. So they tied it to a wooden stick he randomly found and turned it into a makeshift stone spear!

Thus, an elite squad of ten people quickly assembled.

Whilst the players rushed down the mountain, a figure was floating in the air, watching their every move.

Laotou was observing from afar, eyeing those players like a hawk! Who knew what shenanigans those erratic youths would bring?

His pavilion was flipped upside down, and his firewood was stolen! What else was next?! Feeling ominous, he could only keep a close eye on them, so he could stop any more thieving!

Whilst he kept a close eye. Laotou watched personally as a clueless youth was bitten to death. Not long after, an identical youth walked out of a summoning circle as if nothing ever happened.

It still never fails to amaze him that these youths have the power of "respawn". But after some observation, Laotou realised that other than this unique ability. They have no other talents.

Laotou shook his head. "Shame… what a shame."

Whilst it was true the ability to "respawn" was groundbreaking, it was not something that was out of this world.

There have been talents that could split mountains with their swords, foresee the future, or even transform into ancient beasts! And there are even more ancestral treasures from the immortal realm that shake the mum with their sheer presence.

When compared to other miracles of Murim, the ability to respawn pales in comparison, but noteworthy nevertheless. After all, immortality and reincarnation are not impossible.

As the squad of ten men were furiously fighting the elemental wolf, Laotou watched on as those youths charged recklessly at the enemy.

He heard weird phrases like. "Aggro the boss", "tank the attack", and "ability cooldowns".

All of which made no sense to Laotou. When he asked the evil spirit, it responded:

> Host. These summons think differently from traditional martial artists and have a unique set of communication methods. It is best not to question it.

Hearing its warnings, Laotou quickly distanced himself from the strange tongue. Instead, he focused on the battle at hand.

Although the group of youths had no talent for cultivation, Laotou soon realised they were displaying extraordinary teamwork!

At first glance, you might just presume these chickens were mindlessly attacking. But on closer inspection, you can see the intricacy hidden within.

They were coordinating the attack and defence beautifully! They have separated themselves into 3 separate groups, each of them targeting a different side of the elemental wolf.

If the wolf targets one group, the other two will target its sides!

And this was all thanks to a certain individual standing at the back. He is shouting instructions, and coordinating the youths perfectly!

Although Laotou didn't understand most of the words he was speaking, he was certain that the youth was responsible for coordinating them! Laotou narrowed his eyes. This youth… he will remember him!

Whilst Laotou was deep in thought. The elemental wolf didn't give up! Although the youths have displayed brilliant teamwork, they have barely left a scratch on the beast!

No wonder the elemental wolf was a level 2 monster! It has already surpassed the physical limits of ordinary creatures; possessing a jaw-dropping attack, agility, and defensive ability!

No matter how much the youths attacked it's weak points! They left no scratches! As the battle dragged on, a momentary collapse in concentration allowed the beast to escape its entrapment!

As the formation was broken. It brought chaos to the youths! The leader tried to reorganise the formation, entrapping the beast, but it failed miserably. The creature grew wise, instantly attacking the coordinator rather than the others!

As their coordinator has fallen, even more chaos spreads. The elemental wolf wreaked destruction, and the youths stood no chance.

Seeing this pitiful sight, Laotou shook his head.

The players were at their wit's end. Countless wounds accumulated on their bodies. Weapons were damaged, and even their limbs were ripped apart.

"Hey! What's that!?"

An old man descended on the battlefield, arms folded on his back with his Taoist robe fluttering in the wind. His presence was majestic, and something bloomed in the players' hearts.

"Aiyo! It's that NPC from the Beginner's village!"

"What is he doing here? Kill stealing?"

"Are you all fools? This is a key plot scene! A key plot scene! Listen carefully! Hurry! Record your screens!"

"Chat! It's happening! Open your eyes!"

Laotou: …

He coughed a few times.

"I see you all are fighting with spirits! Whilst that is commemorable, there is a difference between courage and naivety."

Laotou glanced towards the players, seeing the countless wounds they had accumulated. He shook his head.

"To know your enemy, you must know yourself. Only then will you not fear the results of a thousand battles."

He turned around, facing the elemental wolf that was rooted on the spot. "Let me show you the world!"