MMORPG: Divine Mech Hunter
Chapter 1087 - Chapter 1087 Chapter 1087 Breaking Illusions

Chapter 1087: Chapter 1087: Breaking Illusions Chapter 1087: Chapter 1087: Breaking Illusions The people of Starfire were in despair, with no healing and the rate of blood loss outpacing the bloodsucking speed, Li Yao’s death was just a matter of time.

The boss still had 1% of its health left, but this mere 1% felt like hell to the people of Starfire. Even in full force, it took them a long time to deal out just 1% damage.

Li Yao’s attacks were powerful, but with the boss’s own health regeneration, it was too difficult to defeat the boss. If he were a warrior, maybe he could have used a finishing move to directly kill the boss, but now that clearly wasn’t possible.

Some spectators were disappointed, but many more revelled in the misfortune, yet they also felt a sense of urgency. If Starfire failed to achieve the first kill, their guilds still had a chance.

What was crucial was, even if it was just 1% of health, it would be hard for Starfire to reach this stage again. Given the lengthy process of fighting the boss by Starfire, their players might not have the stamina to try again, and even if they did, there was no guarantee that problems wouldn’t occur.

Therefore, many spectators hoped Li Yao would just die quickly.

Li Yao revealed a slight smile, “I believe many people now hope for my death, so their guilds could have a chance at the first kill. However, I particularly enjoy shattering other people’s unrealistic fantasies. To achieve this first kill, some people and some guilds paid a heavy price, which delayed Starfire’s progress by many days, giving others hope. I really don’t understand, without Starfire’s involvement, do you truly believe that getting the first kill makes you first?”

“Honestly, the Starfire Guild isn’t lacking the fame that comes with a so-called first kill. If we had a proper discussion, it’s not impossible for Starfire to back out, just like those retired veteran players. Their skills were many times stronger than you lot, the trash today. Did they lack the ability to achieve first kills? Many retired veterans could have killed the final boss but chose to stop, because even without Starfire, could you really achieve the first kill if these veterans got serious?”

“I really don’t get what you despicable people are thinking. Be it esports or gaming, only when there’s true competition is there fun and progress. If everyone were like you, corroded by money and interests, then that is the real bleakness. And what I enjoy most is breaking people’s illusions. You hope I die, but I refuse to die; I insist on achieving this so-called first kill.”

Li Yao’s words resonated with many ordinary players, but players from top-tier guilds were furious, their faces pale as they cursed Li Yao. However, players are discerning, and after all, in the game world, who’s afraid of whom? They directly launched a barrage against players from the top-tier guilds.

When Li Yao’s health dropped to 20%, just as the players from the top-tier guilds thought he was boasting, Li Yao’s figure explosively scattered.

Just as the top-tier guilds cheered, thinking Li Yao had died, the skeletons were still being reaped by the boss but continuously emerged from a dark vortex to charge at the boss, only to die again.

That summer, her school team was also progressing through the game, but not at the highest difficulty and not competing for the first kill, so they were able to watch the live stream.

“As expected, he used that skill.”

The chilly figure beside her chuckled, “I just knew it, this first kill is secured.”

The rest of the team, seeing the ice-cold beauty smile, were utterly stunned.

Li Yao dissipated, directly transferring his essence into an icy skeleton. Although this person was formerly a frost mage and Li Yao wasn’t as proficient with spells, his positioning was impeccable.

The nimble skeleton continually cast spells. Although other emerging skeletons were attacked and died within seconds from poison gas, the accumulated damage was slowly reducing the boss’s health.

After more than three thousand skeletons from the Skeleton Army were killed, the boss’s body froze, unable to move, its health depleted.

“Insolent mortals, I remember you, my true form will not spare you,” it dropped a line before its body thunderously collapsed.

“You’re not the first god to say that, but you won’t be the last,” Li Yao replied.

And Li Yao’s figure took shape again, his health completely restored.

The audience was utterly stunned, having no clue what had just occurred. They wondered how Prairie Fire had suddenly vanished.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment, then colorful scrolling announcements appeared on the screens at the corner of everyone’s eyes.

“System: The core group of the Starfire Guild, led by Prairie Fire, including team members Fruit Knight, Guardian Angel, Tian Xiang, Seventy-two Transformations, Sister Li, and the Morph Witch… have achieved the first kill in the Cathedral series dungeon, rewarded with 2000 reputation points for their faction, 50 glorious achievement points, 3 skill points, and the title ‘Will of the Gods.’

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Five consecutive announcements left everyone dumbfounded, especially the teams that had been battling demons. Many top-tier teams were fuming with rage, unable to believe that Starfire had secured the first kill again.

But the world was boiling with excitement, as Starfire had once again made a name for itself and demonstrated its exceptional strength. After all, it was no secret why Starfire was delayed in starting the dungeon raid, but they still managed to secure the first kill, showcasing their formidable prowess.

But the system announcements were not over yet.

“System: The leaderboard for dungeon ratings is now open, starting with the Cathedral series dungeon. First kills are not included in the leaderboard. Teams ranked in the top ten will receive corresponding rewards (including reputation, titles, and glory points). Teams ranked eleventh to one hundredth will receive incentive awards (including reputation and titles), and teams from one hundred and first to ten thousandth will receive consolation prizes (including dungeon item tokens, gold coins, and experience rewards). Those within the hundred thousand will receive minor rewards (including experience and gold coin rewards). The higher ranks include all rewards of the lower ranks.”

This announcement would refresh periodically and also appear on the official website. Originally, those who didn’t achieve the first kill had been disappointed, especially the top-tier teams, who were revitalized as if injected with new vigor.

Shit, we may not have gotten the first kill, but there’s still the leaderboard. Sure, the top ten rewards might not be as great as the first kill, but they’re undoubtedly enticing and could be quite similar too.

Moreover, this leaderboard would also be visible at any time, and not just the first kills but also the top ten teams’ names would be displayed on the stone tablets at the dungeon entrance, offering another fantastic opportunity for fame and recognition.

Ordinary players went crazy too. Usually, they only spectated the race for the first dungeon kill since it was generally out of their reach, but with the leaderboard in play, it became a mass-participation event. With rankings going up to a hundred thousand, many adept players were excited too. Wouldn’t it be good to get on the leaderboard, not just for the rewards but also for the recognition?

Back in the dungeon, those who had been teleported out were being revived by Seventy-two Transformations’ follower, the Druid.

Seeing the announcement, Tong Tong was exhilarated, “Big brother, why don’t we use some Crusade orders to reset the CD and hunt the demon again? We could definitely take first place on the leaderboard.”

Li Yao shook his head, “Too much of a good thing; we won’t join the race for the leaderboard. But if you’re interested, you could use Crusade orders to join other teams in Starfire, helping them secure a better rank.”

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