Absolute Destiny Game-Chapter 857 - 68 The Awakening Chess Piece

Though surprised in his heart, Xiao Jie made no move. After all, they were here for reconnaissance. Even though he had old ties with Feng Buqi, since he had joined Wang Xie’s forces, he was now an enemy. It was hard to say what would happen if they were discovered by him.

He didn’t dare gamble on their old friendship.

Fortunately, these NPCs followed the game rules and completely ignored the two who were so close at hand.

Feng Buqi arranged things and then led his men toward that array.

Just as a patrol of soldiers approached, Xiao Jie called out to Chen Tianwen, and the two conveniently followed.

Back when he executed infiltration missions in the Demon Star Tower, he gained some experience on how to proceed step by step in the monster stronghold without arousing suspicion.

Generally speaking, as long as your actions are not too irregular, monsters usually won’t suspect you.

But after all, these in-game monsters do have intelligence, so it’s not wise to go too far, especially with hostile actions, which are absolutely off-limits.

In addition, you need to be wary of some special enemies like Elites and Bosses. These monsters have higher intelligence and slight carelessness might arouse suspicion. Ordinary little monsters are much easier to fool.

The best tactic is to use visual misdirection. Just blend into a group to avoid the gaze of high-intelligence monsters, and you can easily infiltrate.

At this moment, Xiao Jie called to Chen Tianwen, following the patrol at the back, stopping and walking, utilizing building covers, blending into different crowds, winding around seven corners, and finally managed to sneak in.

Once inside the array, the internal guard was even tighter, with sentry guards all around, on watchtowers, and between roads, everywhere.

However, this actually made it easier for Xiao Jie and his companion to blend in. They just needed to stand by a wall or at a junction and they could perfectly integrate into the surrounding environment.

The two were in no hurry to advance further in, finding a bend at an intersection, each finding a spot to stand guard, observing the surrounding array structure.

This array was obviously extraordinary, completely different from previous arrays, not only heavily guarded but at the very center of the array stood a giant Magic Altar. The altar stood nine levels high with a person on top, overlooking the construction of the array below.

Xiao Jie took a glance and his heart immediately tensed— it was Wang Xie!

Wang Xie (Chaotic Demon Dao): Level 58 World Boss. Life Value 19000.

This guy’s level is extraordinarily high, arguably one of the top existences in this game, on par with Master Hongchen and Master Xiao Yue.

However, his life value is much less than those previous two World Bosses; clearly, this magic system monster is not known for high life value.

Yet nearly twenty thousand life value is still quite terrifying, and this magic system monster’s attack methods are ever-changing, likely not comparably easier than those two previous World Bosses.

It’s hard to know how to handle it if a real fight breaks out.

Xiao Jie calculated strategies to tackle this Boss in his mind but came up empty. A Level 58 magic system Boss’s spells must be outrageously powerful. Without a tailored counter, they would likely be wiped out effortlessly.

Additionally, with such thick life value, a swift kill is unlikely, relying on DPS burst for a quick kill is also improbable.

The only opportunity is his tenacity. Judging by Wang Xie’s appearance, his tenacity shouldn’t be too high; if a group of strength-type melee attackers went all out, maybe they could prevent his spell casting, keeping him in a rigid state until killed...

But if this tactic fails, all involved in the encirclement would likely not escape.

Xiao Jie sighed; if it were another game, he might find a strategy, merely trying several times, but in this game, such a Boss almost erases any desire for challenge.

Better rely on the NPCs. If the sky collapses, those True Men will hold it up. Better stick to support roles.

Hidden Moon Following Wind: Brother Tianwen, we better not get too close. It’d be dangerous if discovered.

We’re here for reconnaissance, not to risk our lives.

Wentian Wuji: Agreed, let’s just observe here.

The two stood at the intersection, mimicking the stance of nearby soldier guards.

At that moment, Feng Buqi was already walking toward the Magic Altar; once up there, he whispered with Wang Xie, seemingly reporting about work.

Xiao Jie grew curious about their conversation but unfortunately could not hear them from such a distance. He turned the game sound effects to maximum yet still couldn’t hear them.

Hidden Moon Following Wind: Brother Tianwen, do you have any spell to eavesdrop on their conversation?

Wentian Wuji: Of course, hold on.

Qimen Dunjia—Geng Mountain Listening Technique!

"Buqi, you’ve come. How does this big array of mine look?" Wang Xie looked at the fully formed array plate below and said lightly.

"It’s incredibly profound and inscrutable, Master. Your wisdom is truly all-encompassing."

"Haha, no need for flattery. This array is not my creation. I heard about the Alliance Army’s use of the Qiankun Shift Big Array for troop movement and had a dream that night, learning this array set in the dream.

If I guessed right, this should be the array created by my original self. You and I are from the same lineage. Look carefully, do you recall any impression? What might this array be called?"

Feng Buqi observed for a moment but shook his head, "Master, I indeed have no impression at all."

Wang Xie was not surprised, "Listen well then, this array is called the Ten Extremes Formation, composed of ten arrays, interlocking each other. Among them, nine are sub-arrays, each hiding dangerous and wonderful techniques. Once activated, it can cause massive damage to enemies within the formation.

The place where you and I stand is the tenth array, also the commanding array. On the day of the great battle, I will operate the array from here, controlling the overall situation.

Originally, the ten arrays should each be guarded by powerful individuals, but we’re short on manpower now, so it’s unnecessary to trouble. Simply entrust the three most important arrays to your senior brother and two fellow disciples. Do not let me down then."

Ten Extremes Formation?

Xiao Jie heard and found it quite familiar; this seems like something from Fengshen Yanyi. However, many things in this game connect with traditional cultural elements from reality. Whether coincidence or some underlying meaning, it’s hard to determine.

Wang Xie continued admonishing his three disciples behind him, "Buqi, Bubu, Satori, you three have awakened memories of your origins for various reasons. You also came to me for the same purpose.

When you first came to me, you were all very confused. Was it a coincidence, or was it because you share the same origin? Each of you asked me the same question.

How can one attain freedom?

Today, I shall give you the answer, so listen carefully.

The three of them immediately put on serious expressions, listening with seriousness and bowing in unison, saying, "We respectfully ask Master to enlighten us."

Wang Xie said, "Our true self must be planning some grand strategy, and we are all pieces in this plan. If nothing unexpected occurs, you and I are destined to go with the flow and complete our respective missions and tasks for our true self.

When the grand strategy is achieved, we, these avatars, naturally become useless and will vanish like smoke.

To escape the tragic fate of the host, one must jump out of the chessboard to gain freedom."

Feng Bubu excitedly asked, "Master, what is this chessboard?"

"The chessboard is this world, this Nine States. Not only are we pieces, but the martial heroes, demon kings, magical beings, and venerables in this Jiuzhou World are also pieces. Various signs show that many major events and changes in this world are within his expectations.

All developments are ultimately heading in the direction he has preset.

Even though I have awakened my abilities and realized powerful spells, I still have no clue how to break the game."

Wang Xie’s tone gradually lowered, and just as the three were silently responding, he suddenly let out a burst of wild laughter.

"Hahaha, now I think that since there are no clues, simply don’t think about it.

No matter how mysterious his plan is, it has to operate within the chessboard. As long as we are still on the chessboard, we will never escape his control.

In that case, simply flip the chessboard and kill all the pieces, so the game is no longer, and our true self’s plan will fail. Won’t we be free then?"

The three were incredibly excited hearing this.

"Master, how can we flip the chessboard?"

"The opportunity to flip the chessboard lies right here—"

As Wang Xie said this, he suddenly turned his head to the right, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Since Daoist friend is here, why not show yourself for a chat?"

The voice resonated far and wide, echoing through the array, startling Xiao Jie and Chen Tianwen, who were listening with keen interest.

Damn! We’ve been discovered?

No, Wang Xie’s gaze isn’t directed at them.

There are others here!

Xiao Jie hurriedly sent a private message to remind Chen Tianwen.

Hidden Moon Following Wind: Don’t move! We haven’t been discovered.

Wentian Wuji: Don’t move! Absolutely, don’t move!

Unexpectedly, the other party sent him one almost simultaneously.

The two of them simultaneously let out a sigh of relief, feeling assured working with reliable teammates, and in the next second, Wang Xie made a move.

He pinched a magic formula.

Sorcery— Eye of Heaven!

Above his head, light converged into a huge purple eye, and that eye merely swept around,

In an instant, several figures were revealed in the surrounding air.

Two assassins, a Flying Thief, and a Taoist, the nearest one was less than ten meters away, and the farthest was at the edge of the array.

Damn, there are so many people? Xiao Jie was shocked, and looking at their levels, they were all experts. It seemed apparent that they were not the only ones who thought of sneaking here to scout intelligence in advance.

But the difference is that these people all used skills like stealth and invisibility, and someone was too close, ending up being directly discovered by Wang Xie.

But at this moment, the four had no hesitation and took the same action— run!

"Hmph, still trying to run!"

Wang Xie raised his hand.

Sorcery— Soul Drawing Technique!

A Level 37 assassin closest to him just wanted to dodge but was locked on, immediately letting out a terrible scream.

"Damn, don’t!"

That assassin’s soul was instantly drawn out, and a phantom exactly like the body was pulled into Wang Xie’s hand, pinched forcefully, directly shattering into nothingness.

The physical body left behind stood rigid for a moment, then collapsed.

Xiao Jie watched in great shock.

Damn, what kind of spell is this? Instantly eliminating someone over level 30, the power of a world BOSS, truly terrifying.