Chapter 2376 Equal Push

To survive, there was only one option: fight!

Perhaps the monsters’ weakness was close combat!

Running away meant certain death; charging forward and fighting was the only slim chance of survival!

“Don’t retreat! Brothers, if you want to live, fight alongside me! Don’t let them get close to the line!” The guard captain shouted loudly. “Don’t be scared, follow me and attack! Take them down!”

“Yes!”

The Empire guards roared in unison, trying to dispel their fear, and charged forward with the guard captain into the oncoming horde of Lickers.

Whoosh!

The guard captain led the charge, vigorously swinging his magic crystal long sword.

“Die!”

Bang!!

The guard captain’s pupils narrowed.

As a master swordsman, a single swing from him could easily cut through elite iron, but when his strike hit a Licker, it merely produced a dull thud.

The magic crystal long sword left a white mark on the Licker and only managed to push it backward slightly.

Such strong defensive ability!

What on earth are these monsters?

In just a few seconds of combat, two of the guard captain’s nearby bodyguards were already knocked to the ground by the Lickers!

The Lickers’ sharp claws quickly pierced through their throats.

The next moment, the guard captain saw something terrifying, and extreme fear appeared in his eyes.

From the corpses of the fallen guards, flesh cocoons rapidly formed and condensed.

From these writhing flesh cocoons, undead zombies emerged!

The resurrected zombies immediately attacked the nearest Empire guards.

Undead!

They were undead creatures!

Such a horrifying scene on the battlefield caused the morale of the entire Empire forces to plummet. The already disadvantaged guard legion was quickly overwhelmed by the onslaught of Lickers and the newly risen zombies!

Meanwhile, Fang Heng had already taken control of the Lickers, surrounding the entire guard legion.

Not a single person could escape the encirclement of the Lickers!

On the distant mountains, Ryan and Wallace, the two necromancy players, watched in awe as the Empire army was completely swallowed by the Lickers within just a few minutes. Their eyes betrayed their shock.

The rumors outside had been far too understated.

Fang Heng was ridiculously powerful!

They had heard of Fang Heng’s deeds before, including his ability to control large numbers of terrifying Licker creatures.

However, in the advanced game world, most players thought Fang Heng’s abilities were merely impressive, but not top-tier.

Summoner players usually had creatures that excelled either in number or in quality, rarely both.

Since there were so many Lickers, their quality would definitely be weakened.

In the advanced game world, players with extensive experience were well aware that Fang Heng’s ability to control Lickers was often viewed as something suitable only for lower-level games, with limited real impact in higher-tier game worlds. They believed that such skills could only achieve fleeting success in less challenging environments.

Ryan and Wallace exchanged glances.

They had previously been swayed by this kind of reasoning and even found it somewhat convincing.

But after witnessing today’s events, they felt as if they wanted to tear apart the heads of those who made such claims to see what was really inside.

Lickers were incredibly powerful!

Even in an advanced game world, they were at the top of the creature chain!

The ordinary Empire guards of the White Bamboo Principality were never going to be able to withstand them!

The two turned to look at Fang Heng, realizing why he was so confident.

To be able to control such terrifying creatures, it was no wonder Fang Heng dared to directly invade the Empire from its outer defenses.

As the defensive lines set up by the White Bamboo Principality on the Empire’s borders were breached, the Lickers poured through the gaps like a flood, surging into the Empire’s interior.

They were heading straight for the Empire’s main city!

Hint: The player has eliminated the White Bamboo Principality’s border guard legion and destroyed the defensive line at the White Bamboo Principality’s borders. The player has earned 160,000 contribution points for the mission.

The mission game hint appeared on the retinas of all three of them.

Wow, reaching 160,000 contribution points so easily.

Just a bit more, and the mission will be complete!

Ryan and Wallace exchanged glances.

They admitted that they had underestimated Fang Heng’s abilities at first.

“Fang Heng,” Ryan said quietly, “While the White Bamboo Principality itself is weak, the Empire has a powerful sword saint protecting it. Once you invade the Empire, be aware that the cities will also have Holy Court’s Holy Paladin legions, church troops, and so on, so be especially careful.”

“Got it.”

He glanced at the game hint and continued to control the Lickers, advancing into the next city within the White Bamboo Principality.

Since the task was already underway, he might as well make it as thorough and clean as possible…

…

The news of the White Bamboo Principality’s front line being attacked quickly reached the capital, plunging the entire principality into extreme panic.

Even more terrifying, the Lickers, after invading the White Bamboo Principality’s territory, had swept through and dismantled all the defenses set up along their path, heading straight for the capital city.

In the Great Hall of the capital, the young King of the White Bamboo Principality, who had never experienced such a crisis, anxiously asked, “Have we figured out who is invading us? Where did these monsters come from?”

“We still don’t know,” replied an intelligence officer from the Empire, his forehead drenched in cold sweat. “We only know that the invaders came from the Kingdom of Horus. This matter is definitely connected to them.”

“Report!”

Two more soldiers hurriedly entered the palace and approached to give their report, “Latest front line update: The Licker horde has breached Vinoshto City!”

“What?”

The King’s face went pale with shock.

“They breached the outer defensive line so quickly? What are the guards outside doing? What are they up to?!”

“Your Majesty, the enemy is very strong and their numbers are vast. Our troops may not be able to hold them off. Fortunately, the city has the protection of the Holy Paladins of the church. In such an emergency, the Holy Paladins will surely join the battle. I recommend that we immediately contact the higher-ups of the Holy Court Church and request their assistance to resist this formidable foe.”

“Alright, alright, you’re right. Go and summon them immediately!” The King, now frantic, clung to this suggestion like a lifeline, speaking in a disjointed manner. “Quickly, ask the Holy Court Church for help.”

“Report!” Another soldier rushed in to give an update. “Emergency front line report: The defenses of Vinoshto City have been breached, and the entire city has been reduced to ruins.”

What?

In the Great Hall, the courtiers’ eyes widened in shock.

Even the Holy Court…

“Where is the Holy Court?!” The King gritted his teeth and shouted, “Wasn’t there a garrison of the Holy Court in Vinoshto City? Did they run away as soon as they encountered danger!?”

The soldier lowered his head, his voice growing softer, “According to reports, the Holy Court’s garrison of Holy Paladins did join the battle immediately… fighting alongside us against the enemy. However… unfortunately…”