Legend of Mir 2: Seeking the Truth in Marfa

The two teams protecting the siege vehicles continuously unleashed their skills to fight against the monsters. They had already suffered many casualties, but they still fought hard.

Tracis's gaze was as cold as ice. She lifted the silver bow in her hand slightly. Though unloaded, she still pulled the string with all her might. A wave of energy, along with the invisible arrow, shot into the crowd. In an instant, the air around them seemed to freeze. The human monks within an eight-yard radius fell silent, their magic power suppressed, rendering them unable to use any mana-consuming skills.

Several young monks began to panic.

"Calm down! It's just silence, hold on for 8 seconds. Team three, team four, send half of the ranged professions to help." Guard captain Zhao Hui shouted loudly.

The guards calmed down. The warriors continued to defend and block, and the mage and Taoist priest who had been silenced quickly retreated, and the Taoist priests and mages nearby quickly filled in.

"Everyone, follow the rhythm of the siege vehicles and retreat steadily!"

The outpost guards slowly retreated while resisting the attacks of the beasts, in an orderly manner and without chaos.

The group drifted further and further away. Soon, they were out of sight for Brook and the other two. The area outside was now controlled by a monster, and the three couldn't escape the brush to follow. Brook pulled out the True Eye from his backpack and stuck it into the bushes. With a 500-yard field of view, the three of them regained a clear view of the battlefield.

The team is still retreating in an orderly manner.

Suddenly, a fifth-level Taoist priest had a black aura above his head. He put down his hand just as he was about to perform group healing. Then he turned around and, as if possessed, continuously shot soul fire talismans at the siege vehicle next to him.

"Oh no! He's been hit! Tie him up quickly and send him to the back of the camp."

Immediately, two monks ran over, tied up the crazy 2th-level Taoist priest and took him away.

"What's wrong with him?" Brook, who was hiding in the bushes watching the game, asked in confusion.

"He was taken over and controlled by the Dark Ranger's ultimate move. This ultimate move can control monks within the 5th level. Once hit, he will become a puppet like a humanoid monster." Yuan Bufan explained.

"...Is there any way to release the control?"

"Well... the best way is to tie it up. It's said that as long as it's away from the Dark Ranger, it will slowly recover after an hour."

"There's a more direct way: kill the possessed cultivator outright! Once their health is reduced to zero and their body dies, the demonic energy will naturally dissipate." Ximen Kongmie added, "Although you'll die once, it's better than being taken to the Monster City by the Dark Ranger. If you get there and are killed by a monster, then... you'll be truly dead."

Ximen Kongmie's intention was that if one died in the Monster City, even if there was a chance of resurrection, they would still appear in the Monster City. This way, they would be constantly attacked by the monsters in the city until they were completely dead.

Brook fell silent upon hearing this. He was only at level 5. If he got caught... the consequences would be disastrous. This Dark Ranger, with its Silence and Possession abilities, was a significant counter to his abilities. It was best to stay away from it for now.

The Abyss Lord and Dark Ranger in the middle lane have skills that are more disgusting than each other.

"There's also a Crypt Lord. What are its skills like? Will it be as disgusting as before?" Brook asked.

"No. The Crypt Lord is a monster that likes to charge and fight in close combat. He doesn't have disgusting skills like silence and occupation, but he is also very difficult to deal with. He is the tankiest, toughest and most difficult to kill among the three main monsters in the middle lane." Ximen Kongmie said.

Brooke felt a little relieved.

It doesn't matter if it's a little tanky, a little tough, or a little difficult, just kill it slowly. Just don't use another disgusting control skill.

By this time, the guards had retreated into the range of their own watchtower. The beasts stopped attacking, not daring to advance further.

Although the outposts were repelled, they were not defeated. Their mission was only to delay the monsters in the middle lane, not to actually capture the underground camp.

They were just buying time to attack down the left.

But Zhao Hui felt something was wrong: the Crypt Lord never showed up.

Brooke was also worried because the detection necklace still had not found the location of the Crypt Lord Anub'arak.

The demon beasts and the monks were still locked in a stalemate. Some restless demon beasts in the back began to wander around, and they would probably soon enter the bushes on the left.

Can't wait any longer!

Brooke suddenly said, "Let's go back to the outpost camp! Go around the back of the river."

"But didn't Zhao Hui tell us to guard the bushes until 6 a.m.?" Yuan Bufan asked. If we left without permission, the mission would probably fail.

"Fuck 6 o'clock in the morning! Their entire team has been driven back to the watchtower. What's the point of us guarding the bushes on the left? Don't hesitate, hurry up, the monsters are coming." Brook turned and ran towards the river on the left.

"That's exactly what I want!" Ximen Kongmie also ran out.

Yuan Bufan had no choice but to follow.

The three of them entered the wild area from the river, and then circled around the wild area and returned to the outpost camp.

Brook came to the front and found the guard captain Zhao Hui.

"Sir! We are back to hand in the mission."

"Hand in the mission? Didn't I tell you to guard the bushes on the left?" Zhao Hui said dissatisfiedly.

"Sir, we held the bushes on the left and blocked the monster's attack. However, the key road on the right was breached, and the attacking team was forced to retreat. We had no choice but to return. If we don't leave now, the three of us will be surrounded by monsters."

"...You said you stopped the monster's attack. What's your proof?"

Brook took out the head of the bloody overlord Xue Sha and threw it on the ground.

"This is...a 7th-level high-level magical beast, the Blood Demon! You three can actually kill it? Good! Very good!" Zhao Hui couldn't help but praise.

This Bloodbath Overlord, Blood Demon, had a high attack power and dealt ranged group damage. In terms of attack output, it was no less powerful than the three main monsters in the middle lane. It was a great achievement for Brook and the other two to kill it.

"Sir, now is not the time to make a deal. I'm worried that the Crypt Lord will go to the left to provide support, so I hope you can allow us to hand in the task. The three of us are going to the left to take a look. If we go there now, we might be able to help." Brook said.

"...I didn't expect you three to be so narrow-minded! I underestimated you. Indeed, the attack on the left is the key. Alright! Now I confirm that you three have successfully completed your mission to guard the central traffic artery! Hurry and head to the left. The empire desperately needs talents like you!"

"Serving the Imperial Guard is every monk's duty and responsibility! Thank you for your help, sir! Farewell!"

Brooke said this generously, said goodbye and left, running to the left.

"Brook, you did a good job!" Ximen Kongmie said.

"It's okay. As long as it can be helpful to you, senior." Brook said with a smile.

Killing a high-level monster, completing the mission, and then saying a few good words for the empire should earn you a good reputation. At least in Zhao Hui's opinion, Ximen Kongmie and the other three were very responsible and loyal.

But then again, Brook really wanted to take a look at the left side.

Brooke truly hoped the Imperial Guard could capture the demonic beast's left crypt camp. If needed, he would definitely help. Not for the sake of mission merit, nor out of chivalry, but for another purpose.

Because the left-side Monster Cave Camp controls a key location: the lookout tower on the northwest cliff! From it, they can get advance notice of the dragon's arrival!

"We'll teleport directly there."

Brooke took Ximen Kongmie and Yuan Bufan to the vicinity of Zuoshao Camp in two batches. The three of them quickly rushed to the front line battlefield.

I see!

A large crowd of people appeared in front of them, and all the guards of the left sentry camp gathered outside the arrow tower.

The ground was littered with the corpses of numerous demon beasts. Under the command of the high-level demon beasts, such as Emperor Dixing of the Ice City and the guardian of the Ice Palace, Shirley, the few remaining demon beasts retreated to the underground camp and took shelter beneath the arrow tower.

The siege vehicles were slowly bombarding the arrow tower, one shot at a time. On top of the tower, numerous orc laborers were climbing up and down, repairing any damage.

A full hour has passed, and neither of the two arrow towers has been destroyed yet!

One of them has 120 durability left. The other one has 1000 durability and is intact.

Suddenly, the red dot on Brook's map flashed, and then disappeared again!

The red dot is the Crypt Lord Anub'arak!

The location is in front of the monster's left middle camp, just near the wild monster Stone Beetle. Brook had been there once before when he was exploring the wild area. A small part of the map in front of the camp was lit up, so the red dot flashed by and was seen by Brook.

That place is not far from the underground camp of the monster front line, and it can be reached in 20 minutes at most.

Brook went straight to the guard captain Shen Fang.

"Brooke, long time no see." Shen Fang knew Brook.

"My lord, I have received reliable information that the Crypt Lord Anub'arak is coming from the left center camp." Brook said.

"really?!"

"How dare I joke about such a thing? My Lord, please make a decision quickly."

Shen Fang also knew the situation was urgent, his mind racing. The Crypt Lord Anub'arak was powerful and adept at group combat. He was approaching from the city, and he would undoubtedly be accompanied by humanoid monsters, leaders, and even other magical beasts.

We can't fight this slowly any longer! We must rush in and kill those orc laborers repairing the arrow tower!

"Outpost guards, listen up! Everyone assemble!"

The outpost guards walked out of the crowd and formed a line.

The rest of the people were independent cultivators who came to reinforce on a mission.

"Those with 3 or more resurrections remaining, step out!"

Half of the people came out.

"Listen up! The main force of monsters in the middle lane is about to come to reinforce us. We must capture the monster crypt camp as soon as possible. We must rush in! Eliminate the orc laborers repairing the arrow tower. Do you understand?"

"Understood, sir!" Everyone answered loudly in unison.

These people understood.

They have to risk the attack from the arrow tower and force their way in!

The Arrow Tower fires an arrow every second, dealing up to 2 damage per arrow. This piercing damage, like a sword attack, ignores defense and magical shields. Only a shield can partially block the damage. If someone caught in the Arrow Tower's fire doesn't retreat immediately, even a level 7 group healing will be useless. However, the Arrow Tower's attack range is a full 100 yards. Once inside, there's no way back, even if you want to, and you'll die!

So, they are the death squad. They understand!

"Wang Tao! Take the others and wait outside. Once the two arrow towers are destroyed, come and reinforce immediately."

"Yes, sir!" replied team leader Wang Tao.

"Everyone, take your positions and get ready! The Taoist priest is summoning the sacred baby beast."

Shen Fang gave a series of orders, and all the members of the death squad stood at the critical line of the arrow tower's 100-yard attack range.

"Sir, the three of us will go too!" Brook said, with Ximen Kongmie and Yuan Bufan standing beside him.

Shen Fang's sharp eyes swept over the three of them.

Brooke looked resolute and serious.

Ximen Kongmie's face showed no joy or sadness.

Yuan Bufan even had an expression that didn't care about life or death. With Brook around, he wasn't afraid.

"The three of us have been reincarnated and resurrected more than three times!" Brook added.

"Okay! Come along!"