Xu Bei was holding his sword, ready to go support Zhang Yue.
But then he saw a group of assassins splitting off and charging towards him!
While preparing to face them, Xu Bei was still worried about his teammates and said to the Empire God of Death behind him, “These assassins deal high damage, and you’re quite fragile. Don’t confront them head-on; act when the opportunity arises!”
Having said that, Xu Bei, who still had a chance to retreat, launched an attack without hesitation!
Because he couldn’t leave Zhang Yue to face the enemies alone.
Swish, swish, swish, swish!
Dodging through positioning or deflecting the flying knives thrown by the assassins from a distance with his sword, Xu Bei, a level 58 Epic Grade Dawn Swordsman, activated his Dawn Sword Shield, enveloping his entire body.
In the next moment, he charged into the enemy ranks, his sword rising and falling, cutting down the approaching assassins one after another!
Though not as skilled as Zhang Yue, Xu Bei was still one of the three strongest in the Dragon Kingdom, the most outstanding disciple under the Ice Emperor, and ranked among the top ten new Professionals in the Dragon Kingdom this year.
These assassins found it not so easy to assassinate him.
With his keen awareness, decent agility, and considerable damage, he swiftly killed three assassins!
Although the assassins’ attacks frequently hit Xu Bei, most of the damage was absorbed by the Dawn Sword Shield enveloping him, with only a small portion directly affecting Xu Bei.
This is the characteristic of the Dawn Swordsman profession.
The Dawn Sword Shield’s effect is similar to the Void Shield skill from Zhang Yue’s previous Void Set.
Fifty percent of the damage dealt by the Dawn Swordsman is converted into a shield, which can stack infinitely until it disappears ten minutes after leaving combat.
This makes it stronger than the Void Shield, which has a fivefold health limit.
However, the Dawn Sword Shield cannot completely negate all damage received by the Dawn Swordsman, only 70% of it!
With a sufficient shield value, it equates to a 70% damage reduction.
Relying on the Dawn Sword Shield, Xu Bei wreaked havoc among the enemies!
The Empire God of Death behind him looked at the scene and felt somewhat disappointed in the assassins, “Trash is trash, no matter how much money is spent on you, you’re just hopeless!”
“I have to do it myself!”
With that, the Empire God of Death gripped a dagger and approached Xu Bei.
Xu Bei thought the Empire God of Death was coming to assist him, so he let his guard down and focused entirely on fighting the enemies in front of him.
Whoosh!
With a sweeping sword strike, he released an arc of sword light, killing several assassins ahead.
Just as Xu Bei looked up towards Zhang Yue, ready to support him.
Squelch!
A sharp dagger suddenly pierced through his back, protruding from his chest!
At that moment, Xu Bei’s body seemed frozen, unable to move.
Yet his eyes widened in disbelief.
Even though he couldn’t see who stabbed him from behind, he had already deduced, “Liu Sheng, you…”
He recognized it as the signature skill of the Rare Grade Despair Assassin—Despair Blade.
As long as the weapon was embedded in the enemy’s body, it would cause the enemy to be immobilized continuously.
And the Empire God of Death, whom Xu Bei referred to as Liu Sheng, was indeed a Despair Assassin!
Behind him, Liu Sheng’s cold voice came, “Sorry, to kill Zero, I had to sacrifice you!”
Unable to move, Xu Bei could only watch as a group of black-clad assassins rushed towards him.
Swish, swish, swish, swish!
Several daggers simultaneously stabbed into Xu Bei’s body.
As his remaining health bar above his head was drained.
In the next second, Xu Bei knelt to the ground, filled with unwillingness.
“Why…”
Looking at Xu Bei’s fallen body, Liu Sheng took out a Resurrection Scroll and placed it on Xu Bei.
Moments later, Xu Bei’s body turned into starlight, merging into the Resurrection Scroll.
This was the rule of the Monster Nest Dungeon; when a Professional died in the dungeon, they couldn’t revive back in town but had to be revived at the Revival Spring using a Resurrection Scroll to absorb the deceased’s soul.
The assassins used this method, with someone specifically responsible for collecting bodies, planning to take them back to town for revival after the action.
Of course, Liu Sheng’s move wasn’t to revive Xu Bei at the Revival Spring but merely to prevent Zhang Yue or anyone else from reviving Xu Bei!
Liu Sheng picked up the Resurrection Scroll sealing Xu Bei’s soul, holding it in his hand, feeling smug.
Suddenly, a cold wind blew from the front!
As Liu Sheng looked up, he saw Zhang Yue’s pet, the Shadow Predator, rushing towards him!
Having spent the past two days with Zhang Yue killing monsters and doing tasks, Liu Sheng knew how terrifying the damage of Zhang Yue’s assassin-type pet was.
With his own strength, if the Shadow Predator got close, he wouldn’t survive even a second!
Moreover, the plan was already complete, and now was not the time to deal with Zhang Yue. The priority was to leave the dungeon with Xu Bei’s scroll.
If he got killed and dropped Xu Bei’s scroll, allowing Zhang Yue to revive Xu Bei, the plan would be ruined!
So, Liu Sheng glanced at the charging Shadow Predator, then at Zhang Yue, who was controlling the Shadow Predator from afar, and said coldly, “Zero, you’re dead!”
With that, Liu Sheng turned and ran.
By now, Zhang Yue understood the Empire Guild’s tactics.
Initially, Zhang Yue thought Xu Bei, Liu Sheng, and the others from the Empire Guild were all in on it, luring him into the Monster Nest Dungeon to eliminate him permanently.
Now he realized: the straightforward Xu Bei was used as a pawn!
The mastermind behind the Empire Guild wanted to frame Zhang Yue for Xu Bei’s death, so they could openly use the Empire Guild’s power to deal with Zhang Yue!
After all, Xu Bei was the newly appointed branch Guild Leader of the Empire Guild and a beloved disciple of the Ice Emperor.
The consequences of Zhang Yue killing him were imaginable!
So now, what Zhang Yue needed to do was to retrieve Xu Bei’s Resurrection Scroll from Liu Sheng.
Reviving Xu Bei would spell doom for Liu Sheng!
Watching Liu Sheng flee, Zhang Yue cast an SS-rank Rare Thundercloud Storm, annihilating the assassins blocking his path, and pursued Liu Sheng!
The assassins coming from the sides to intercept him were blasted away by Zhang Yue, not even getting a chance to get close!
Gradually, no one dared to block Zhang Yue anymore.
After all, Liu Sheng was a Rare Grade assassin, and his escape skills were top-notch.
When Zhang Yue caught up with him, they had already reached a nest chamber.
At this moment, a Twenty-Four Winged Apocalyptic Black Dragon descended from the sky, landing in front of Liu Sheng, blocking his path.
Turning back, Zhang Yue also led the Hell Skeleton King and Shadow Predator, chasing from behind.
“Will you hand it over yourself, or should I take it?” Zhang Yue looked at Liu Sheng calmly and asked.
Liu Sheng held the Resurrection Scroll, his expression somewhat panicked.
Just then.
Several squads of Professionals from the Empire Guild suddenly emerged from other passages around the nest chamber.
Liu Sheng seized the opportunity, quickly pointed at Zhang Yue, and shouted, “Zero killed Guild Leader Xu Bei! Now he wants to kill me to silence me, brothers, protect me!”
The Empire Guild’s first reaction was disbelief at Liu Sheng’s words.
After all, having spent two days with Zhang Yue, they could see that the relationship between Zhang Yue and their Guild Leader Xu Bei was quite good.
But seeing Zhang Yue with a Red Name above his head and Xu Bei nowhere in sight, they couldn’t help but doubt Zhang Yue!
Under Liu Sheng’s instigation, the Empire Guild members drew their swords and took a hostile stance against Zhang Yue!
Zhang Yue understood and looked at Liu Sheng, saying lightly, “So, you’re the only thief.”
With the Empire Guild members present, Liu Sheng was confident Zhang Yue wouldn’t dare to attack him, and he regained his composure.
His previously panicked expression now showed smugness.
He even openly taunted Zhang Yue, “If you have the guts, kill me! I want to see if you have the courage!”
“Coward, still want to kill me? Come on if you dare!”
Zhang Yue said lightly, “Such a cheap request, it’s the first time I’ve heard it.”
“In that case, as you wish.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Yue used an S-rank Teleportation, moving within effective attack range from a hundred meters away.
In the next second, he raised his staff and cast a spell at lightning speed.
Heavenless · Godslayer Curse!
Boom!
A beam of golden light descended from the sky, striking Liu Sheng directly, leaving him charred inside and out.
With a massive damage count, Liu Sheng died instantly.
Smoke rings puffed from his mouth as he fell to the ground.
The Resurrection Scroll sealing Xu Bei also rolled to the ground.
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