Chapter 59 - 59 Starting the Battle
“Okay, thank you.”
“Fang Ping.” Andre looked at Fang Ping. “Hurry up and accumulate energy. You used so many skills today. Your energy consumption has reached 100, right? We’re going into the Dark Forest tomorrow. Accumulate more energy.”
“Use your skills? What did you do? Didn’t you go shopping?” Qing Niao put down the things in her hand and looked at the two of them in confusion.
Fang Ping thought about it. He had also consumed 45 points of energy. His energy was only 850 now, so he still took an energy fragment and sat on the bed to accumulate energy.
She could still hear Andre whispering to Qing Niao about what had just happened.
When he mentioned Shadowstrike, Qing Niao even cried out in surprise. Then, she immediately lowered her voice, afraid of disturbing Fang Ping.
Unknowingly, Fang Ping slowly fell asleep again.
“Fang Ping, get up. We’re leaving.”
When he opened his eyes, it was pitch-black. He touched the darkness and began to pack his things. He put on his armor and gathered in the hall.
There was a small lamp in the restaurant’s main hall. If one’s vision was clearer, they would be able to see that Qing Niao was the only person in Fang Ping’s team who did not have any defensive equipment.
Elsa and Captain Shockley appeared at six sharp. Elsa said, “Let’s go.”
When they walked out of the restaurant, Bick Town had already woken up at six in the morning. People came and went, and many people were fully armed. Just like Fang Ping’s team, they headed towards the Dark Forest.
After walking out of Bick Town, Fang Ping saw a large forest in the distance.
The surroundings were filled with low yellow weeds, and dark green trees suddenly appeared in the distance. The tall and dense forest seemed a little abrupt.
Bick Town was not far from the Dark Forest. There was also a road in the middle that had been walked out by someone.
However, there was a barricade in the middle of the road and thorny walls around it. There were soldiers standing guard, leaving only two small entrances.
Elsa led the team to the side of the road and stopped.
“From now on, everyone is on high alert. There might be hidden arrows from the Elves at any time. All actions have to listen to my instructions and not act on your own.”
After Elsa finished speaking, she looked at Fang Ping, who was standing behind her.
Many people turned around after Elsa.
Fang Ping was stunned. ‘What’s wrong with me? I’m just an ordinary Forbidden Spellcaster now. Why are you looking at me?’
Elsa continued, “Also, Captain Shockley’s specialized assistance range is two hundred meters. No matter what happens, you can’t go more than two hundred meters away from Captain Shockley.”
After Elsa finished speaking, she saw a purple halo appear under Shockley’s feet.
Fang Ping immediately felt much better. His body was in good condition, and so were the others.
“Our mission this time is to destroy an Elf’s stronghold. Now, let’s make a clear move…”
As Elsa spoke, a dark arrow flew out of the Dark Forest at high speed and flew towards Elsa’s back.
Shockley reacted quickly. Instead of raising his shield, he waved his mace and sent the arrow flying.
“Everyone, raise your guard and use your skills carefully. Don’t act on your own. We’ll make a clear movement gesture. Everyone, watch carefully…”
Elsa repeated herself. The arrows didn’t affect her at all.
Fang Ping looked at Elsa’s hand gesture. It was actually similar to when he was in the first team of the Razor Sharp Squad.
He raised his left hand and clenched his fist. He was on guard and kept quiet.
He waved his palm forward. It was forward.
Sticking out a thumb was a retreat.
Fang Ping glanced at Elsa. She was also listening intently.
In the forest, another three to four arrows were shot one after another. They were not high-angle arrows that could be easily dodged.
The arrows were fast, accurate, and powerful. And most importantly, they were quite threatening.
The arrows were knocked away one by one by Captain Shockley. One could see the arrows embedded in the ground. Most of the shaft were buried deep in the ground, showing how powerful they were.
Fang Ping now knew why he had said to be careful of hidden arrows. This bow and arrow could probably pierce through Fang Ping’s body.
“Five Forbidden Spellcasters in the team, remember, no matter what, you have to leave 100 points of energy. Listen to my instructions and use the Blessing Forbidden Spell, understand?”
“Understood,” Fang Ping answered along with the voices around him.
Fang Ping’s team had a total of five Forbidden Spellcasters. Other than Fang Ping, Qing Niao, Anthony, Mogotin, who had always competed with Anthony, and a girl Fang Ping was not familiar with, Jeanne.
Jeanne usually gave people the impression that she was very elegant. She was tall and a glamourous figure. She had long light green hair that reached her waist. The weapon in her hand was similar to Anthony’s. She had a huge staff with a long handle. Coupled with her special characteristic of heavy armor and the Blessing Forbidden Spell, no one could break through her defense.
“Captain Shockley and I won’t take the initiative to attack unless the situation is urgent. It’s all up to you. Let’s go now.”
The 50-man team majestically headed for the Dark Forest.
Fang Ping asked Andre, who was beside him, “Don’t you think that with so many of us, our target is very big? Wouldn’t we be easily attacked by the Elves?”
Andre replied, “Yes, but with the support of Captain Shockley’s characteristics, the more people there are, the greater the improvement.”
As he slowly approached the Dark Forest Fang Ping could feel the warmth brought by this forest. The temperature of the forest was higher than the wilderness outside.
Elsa and Shockley stood on the left side of the team, with a few Shield Warriors in front.
A few more arrows shot over. Fang Ping saw that the warrior in front wanted to use his shield to block them, but the shield was pierced through. His tail was stuck in the shield and swayed continuously, almost hitting him.
“Run forward!”
“Dodge!”
Elsa waved her hand in the direction of the arrows.
Fang Ping ran with the people in front of him. Under the influence of Captain Shockley’s special protection, it was not difficult for him to run even with a bag on his back.
The Dark Forest was filled with tall trees, and there were no bushes under the trees. It was all low grass, so it was not difficult to run.
Moreover, because the trees were too tall, the canopy blocked all light, making the entire forest seemed very dark.
Fang Ping continued to use the characteristics in front of him.
“Characteristics failed. Target: Heavy Armored Lizard, not the target.”
“Characteristics failed. Target: Swordtooth Thunder Lizard, not the person.”
“Characteristics failed. The target is a Scarlet Bat, not the person.”
The feedback he received from the front was that they were not Elves. Fang Ping hurriedly shouted, “Stop chasing! There are no Elves ahead. They’re all wild beasts!”
Fang Ping raised his left hand high and clenched it tightly. “Stop, stop!”
Fang Ping stopped. Some people who were closer to Fang Ping also stopped. However, most people ignored Fang Ping and continued to run forward, putting Fang Ping in a dilemma.
“Stop.” In the dimness, Elsa raised her hand and clenched her fist.
The people in front finally stopped in their tracks.