Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree-Chapter 198 - 192: Players are Not What They Used to Be

Chapter 198: Chapter 192: Players are Not What They Used to Be

As Eve intervened, a surge of overwhelming power burst from her, pouring straight into the defense core.

Under the disbelieving gaze of the Dwarf Temple Master, the defense core blossomed into dazzling light, and a golden beam shot skyward…

Then, the golden beam transformed into a hemispherical lid, covering the top of Black Rock City.

Simultaneously, another beam shot underground, connecting with the ground and swiftly spreading out until it extended to the walls of Black Rock City, tinting the entire wall with a faint gold…

Just like that, the entire Black Rock City was enveloped in a layer of golden Magic Shield!

The number of the shadow army was just too great, while the number of players and Dwarves was limited. Without the shield from spells, they couldn’t effectively resist the enemy’s attack and would likely soon be breached…

Therefore, Eve chose to channel her Divine Power into the defense core, activating the power of the shield!

However, upon closer inspection, it was apparent that this “lid,” like an overturned bowl, wasn’t entirely sealed. Several gaps remained on the city walls, indicating that the shield’s effect had reached its limit and couldn’t fully close the entire defense system…

And these few gaps on the city walls were enough for the shadow creatures to slip through!

Even so, the Dwarf soldiers guarding the city walls couldn’t help but feel a surge of morale:

“A spell defense shield! It’s a spell defense shield!”

The shadow army’s offensive clearly felt the impact.

Those gray-black figures descending from the sky could no longer enter Black Rock City. They could only crash into the spell shield, creating gentle ripples before slowly sliding off to the sides…

The shadow creatures charging on the ground could no longer damage the city walls, let alone climb the walls enhanced with the spell shield’s effect.

Afterward, they could only stack up like “Arhats” below the walls, attempting to climb through the few gaps and enter Black Rock City!

Of course, such gaps were intentionally created by Eve. She deliberately didn’t seal the entire Magic Shield but left areas for players and shadow creatures to engage…

This way, it was convenient for players to harvest shadow creatures, continuously providing her with life energy. It also prevented the shadow army from abandoning assault due to the presence of the Magic Shield.

Indeed, as Eve had anticipated, upon seeing the activated Magic Shield, the Dark Believers controlling the shadow army from the rear felt a pang of terror:

“A spell shield! Black Rock City has raised a spell shield!”

However, they quickly noticed the imperfections in the Magic Shield:

“Don’t panic, look closely, the Magic Shield isn’t completely sealed!”

“It must be a trick of Master Hearthstone! Quickly, order the shadow army to target those unsealed areas!”

In an instant, countless shadow creatures surged toward the sections of the city wall where the shield wasn’t closed…

Yet, the well-prepared Dwarves and players had already concentrated in these zones, engaging in battle with the shadow creatures climbing up the makeshift “Arhat stack”…

Meanwhile, the shadow creatures wreaking havoc within Black Rock City were completely trapped once the spell shield formed. Cut off from reinforcements, they were besieged by Dwarves and players and ultimately slain in the encirclement…

The situation, on the brink of collapse, gradually stabilized.

The Dwarf Temple Master came outside the temple.

She observed the increasingly stable situation within the city, then glanced at the Magic Shield in the sky and the few gaps on the distant city walls where players were fighting shadow creatures, then instinctively turned her gaze back toward the direction of the temple…

In that moment, this Death God High Priest of Silver Upper strength showed signs of astonishment and curiosity…

Who exactly was this Divine Favored named Ling?

She had managed to activate the defensive core of the Underground City single-handedly?

*How powerful must her strength be… was she really just a High-level Professional?*

*Or did she borrow the power of the True God?*

Eve didn’t care about the Death God Temple Master’s thoughts. After activating the spell shield, she didn’t choose to leave but stayed under the pretense of maintaining the shield’s operation.

As for the reason… on one hand, controlling the core personally allowed her to minimize the Divine Power consumed to maintain the shield. On the other hand, she developed an interest in the core of the Underground City.

“*What a wonderfully intricate design. Just a certain amount of energy is needed to activate and form a spell shield, and it even seems capable of counterattacks… Who designed this Underground City core?*

Looking at the hexagonal prism, glowing like a delicate piece of art, Eve’s heart was filled with curiosity.

“This central core could be studied, reverse-engineered to understand its structure and material composition. Once clear, we could list the design in the exchange mall, allowing players to gather materials and create one in the Chosen City, Feilengcui, and Rivendell! This would greatly enhance city defenses!”

“Moreover… the principles behind this shield are enlightening for me too. If clearly reverse-engineered, my avatar’s application of power could become even more refined! I might even gain insights into my use of Divine Power!”

Thinking this through, Eve promptly allocated half her attention to researching the core of the Underground City.

Unlike other magical instruments, the Underground City core could be driven by Divine Power, which made its principle worth Eve’s pondering.

Although she was a True God who inherited the legacy of the World Tree, mastering rules, she was still young, leading to somewhat rough use of Divine Power.

Maybe her natural instinct use was fine, but her avatar was lacking, falling short of such precise magical instruments, so studying it was beneficial.

Of course, Eve kept the other half of her focus on the defense battle of Black Rock City, remaining vigilant for any sudden incidents.

On the city walls of Black Rock City, the shadow Dwarf Guards had been utterly impressed by the supporting Elf Mercenaries…

The City Guard Captain had been completely won over.

When the Elves first entered Black Rock City, seeming compliant while disarming, he instinctively underestimated them.

Later, as the Elves amicably engaged in trade, the captain began seeing them more as merchants than warriors, deeply skeptical of their strength…

Yet the Elves’ current performance completely overturned his perception.

For he noticed that the coordination and combat strength of the Elves far surpassed that of his own guards!

In reality, the disparity in strength wasn’t substantial, with the shadow Dwarves even possessing a slight edge, many being of the Black Iron Middle Rank…

“With the Death God above… how many battles have these Elves experienced? Why are they so passionate about combat?”

He widened his eyes, observing the players around him.

Players were surrounded by a faint glow, excitedly clustering around the gaps in the city wall’s shield, fiercely battling the invading shadow creatures.

Most players formed small teams of five for cooperation. Whenever a shadow creature intruded, it would be lured by an Elf Warrior, then slowed down by a Druid’s control, followed by a collective assault by the other Elves, each showcasing their prowess against the shadow creature.

But with keen observation, it became apparent that they were quite orderly and highly skilled. Beyond the initial chaos of engagement, they slowly mastered the rhythm…

The players were no longer the novices of the past.

Through several months of game time, they had accumulated quite an extensive repertoire of combat and team collaboration experience.

Moreover, many players formed their own fixed five-person combat teams.

This was something players undertook independently, as they realized the rewards of such fixed team battles outweighed the sum of individual efforts as the game progressed.

“Elf Kingdom” emphasized cooperation heavily. If individuals could consistently work together, refining their collaboration, the resulting combat power exceeded the effect of one plus one being more than two.

Many Black Iron Middle Rank Demon Beasts in the Elf Forest were slowly worn down by such team strategies.

Unlike other races, players weren’t afraid of death and therefore fought more openly, resulting in their startling growth rate…

Additionally, the reduced pain sensation and steady mindset during gameplay rendered the players’ combat effectiveness and teamwork surprisingly effective!

Compared to their state during earlier battles with Goblins, players had undergone a complete metamorphosis.

Eve believed that revisiting Goblins in combat would now be as easy as slicing through vegetables.

Even against Half-Beasts, a fair one-on-one was challenging, but team versus team within the same tier saw players with the upper hand.

With the enhancement in both individual combat strength and teamwork abilities, players had grown increasingly powerful!

This point-based defense battle further brought out the players’ strengths.

Of course, it wasn’t the most shocking to the shadow Dwarves.

The most astounding was the Elves’ zeal for battle and their unfailing resolve to vanquish their foes.

It seemed that to them, shadow creatures were not just enemies but prey!

These self-proclaimed player Elves scrambled for the shadow creatures that painstakingly climbed up, sometimes even disputing. Whenever the shadow Dwarves gained the upper hand, they would eagerly assist, helping the Dwarves eliminate the threat!

Eventually, more and more players gathered at the city walls, finding the Dwarves inadequate and cramped, resulting in the exclusion of shadow Dwarves from the defensive position…

On the city wall remained only players surrounding the spell shield’s gaps, fighting shadow creatures… leaving the Dwarf Warriors pushed to the outskirts as mere bystanders.

Moreover, what deeply convinced the shadow Dwarves was the Elves’ calmness and fearlessness in the face of death.

There wasn’t a lack of casualties, but shadow Dwarves had never witnessed an Elf showing fear toward death!

Not only that, even in death, they would fight till the very last second, collapsing with an expression of sheer regret…

“With the Death God above, truly a group of fearless warriors!”

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Witnessing yet another Elf die with an expression of excitement, the Dwarf Guard Captain marveled.