Chapter 2073: Chapter 692: Raiders of the Lost Treasure

After returning to the battlefield and seeing the reduced level of spiritual energy interference at Blackflame Mountain Pass, Murphy promptly assigned a choice mission to his players.

Although the mission was named “Choice,” a closer look at its contents revealed that Murphy never intended for the players to escape.

The collaboration between the Jackal-men and the Dusk was about to overturn Blackflame Mountain Pass. If they didn’t leave behind a “farewell gift,” neither Murphy nor Lord Hether would be satisfied.

In such a scenario, a large Star-world Tear covering the entire pass became an option.

What made Murphy feel gratified was that Old Qin and Happy Stick somehow intuitively understood the essence of this “explosive ending,” showing once again that heroes think alike. Of course, this also highlighted the ferociousness and madness of the Transia Barbarians.

You overturned my territory, so let’s all stop playing!

The moment to flip the table has come!

However, before playing the Star-world Tear card at this final moment, Murphy consulted his most formidable girlfriend.

Triss advised him to enhance the power of the Star-world Tear as much as possible. This would not only effectively damage the Split-claw Jackal-men but also create post-disaster conditions at Blackflame Mountain Pass similar to those at Cardman City.

Even the hardy Jackal-men can’t charge into an area covered with corrupt energy. Before the “environmental pollution” caused by the Star-world Tear dissipates, the Split Claw clan’s army will be halted outside the pass.

In this way, not only could they avenge the downfall of Blackflame Mountain Pass, but also buy more time for the second line of defense at Shadow Valley. Based on Cardman City’s experience, this “ceasefire period” would last at least a week, at most half a month.

This was indeed a highly appropriate choice.

However, Murphy’s choice mission did not hide the danger involved. Two lost Nocturne Barrier Core Crystals lay beneath the feet of tens of thousands of Armed Gnolls, pesky Ratmen, and roaming Jackal-Man Elites. For an exploration team of just five hundred people to retrieve them was almost an impossible task.

Sacrifice…

This was merely the basic condition players had to meet when executing this strategy.

“Perhaps I should give them some assistance?”

While assisting Lord Hether’s troops in retreating to the rear position, Murphy pondered for a moment and called Adel over, asking:

“How many aerial bombs are left for Shadow Valley?”

“24 units, Master.”

Adel immediately replied:

“Not enough for a bombardment sweep over any particular position, but considering the current defensive strength and morale at Position Eight, we don’t really need them there. The large-scale evacuation has begun; perhaps they could be used to intercept the enemy at the last moment?”

“No, they have a better use.”

Through the Core Bead, Murphy sensed the location of those 500 players who accepted the choice mission and were advancing towards the ruins of Position Three. He said:

“Personally lead a team of elite vampires carrying aerial bombs to the vicinity of Position Three. There’s a group of players there. If they can find the lost Core Crystals, use the aerial bombs to cover their retreat.

If they can’t find them and perish there, take the bombs to the Fortress of Courage. Once I finish everything here, I will head over as well.

We’ll launch the final counterattack against the Split Claw clan there.”

“Hmm? Do you mean a Star-world Tear?”

Adel, who had once been Murphy’s subordinate, quickly guessed the Governor’s intentions.

Murphy nodded without providing much explanation, but the Intelligence Officer no longer needed mission details. She took immediate action, and shortly after, a squad of elite vampires soared into the night sky.

This was the last support Murphy could provide to the players still active in the ruins at the frontline, as he still had significant tasks to complete at the rear position.

The story of Blackflame Mountain Pass had reached a conclusion, and next, it was time for the Transia People to step onto the stage of the Black Disaster, playing the role of a belligerent and brutal “Savior.”

On the other side, on the ruins of the first three defensive lines, Meow Brother, who was leading people on a “stealth” mission, saw the prompt from the expert Adventure Assistant.

He blinked and said in the newly reorganized team communication:

“Sir Murphy has sent supporters for us, brothers. As long as we find the Barrier Stone smoothly, the Vampire Air Troops will drop aerial bombs to support our retreat. Old Stick and Lord Qin have marked for us the location of the Ratman Tunnel leading to the Fortress of Courage. Now, the rest is simple.

We charge forward, find the crystal, and then retreat!”

“If only it were as simple as you say.”

The newbies “Monkey” and “Xugou” from the “Twelve Zodiac” brothers each carried a steel helmet, following the veteran players under the cover of darkness and ruins. The pressure from the armed Gnolls wandering around was immense.

Even though these guys weren’t particularly challenging for a newbie, the numbers were a terrifying factor.

Once they were alerted, they would surely face a wave of intense battles.

However, there was also some good news.

“Brother Meow, look at those Ratmen… they seem to be retreating! They’re taking along a lot of stuff they captured from the positions, just like bandits who have successfully looted.”