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The underwater storm formed by thousands of schools of fish instantly engulfed the Night Walkers completely.
Although the underwater environment had been specially treated to not affect normal physiological functions, the surrounding water currents still exerted influence. The direct impact caused a series of disorienting sensations.
Under the influence of such buoyancy1, the Night Walkers struggled to regain balance. Just as they intended to counterattack, the micro-machines interspersed among the schools of fish began exploding in rapid succession.
Before this moment, the number of Han Yuze’s machines had been a matter of speculation. At this instant, it was visually apparent.
The fireworks-like display seemed too shocking, prompting exclamations from the audience witnessing the spectacle.
Undoubtedly, the loudest among the gasps came from the Night Walkers on the field.
Their shouts changed tones, expressing their imminent collapse.
Situated at the epicenter of the explosions, before they could even deal with the schools of fish tormenting them, a sudden, unanticipated series of detonations left them utterly bewildered.
Who were they? Where were they? What had happened?!
Consecutive questions surfaced in their minds, all left unanswered.
Before the sound of the explosions subsided, the surrounding light suddenly underwent a subtle change. There was an abrupt rise of extensive Rune Field in the vicinity.
Mimi: “This is PoisonedMilk Rune array! This time, he precisely covered all of the Night Walkers inside it!”
Upon seeing the location of this domain, the commentator, Taozi, couldn’t help but brighten his eyes. He expressed admiration for this absolute spatial control, his tone rising distinctly, “Let’s see what kind of domain effect this will be. Since the latest update, many have speculated about the previously declining Rune Master profession. However, from the Nianhua Cup to now, Seven Silver Coins’ PoisonedMilk Rune has provided a very clear answer! If! I emphasize ‘if’ Seven Silver Coins can successfully enter the Century Cup, there’s much anticipation for a direct confrontation between PoisonedMilk and Grave! As a prominent Rune Master active in the league, facing this emerging player would undoubtedly create sparks, very intriguing indeed!”
Grave, along with Snake Scorpion Curse and others, had come to the independent platform for observation. Hearing his name unexpectedly from the commentator, he smiled bitterly, feeling somewhat awkward.
He didn’t need to peek at the barrage in the official platform’s livestream to know what was being said at this moment.
Confrontation? In a way, hadn’t they already collided during the previous underwater city event?
As for the results… cough, no need to bring it up.
Grave subconsciously recalled the intense oppression during their previous clash, unable to conjure any thoughts of engaging with this PoisonedMilk.
But that brief lapse of attention passed, and his focus quickly returned.
At this moment, rather than speculating about the future, their primary concern should be this ongoing match.
Seeing the effect of PoisonedMilk’s Rune Domain, Grave could feel the relief in Rattlesnake’s members, including his own.
This peculiar phenomenon had been occurring since the match began.
Almost every time PoisonedMilk used the Rune Field, the members of the Rattlesnake subconsciously became alert. Just like this time, when the blinding domain was used, as long as it was confirmed that only normal attribute Rune Stones were used, not the spatial effect formulas previously sold to them, everything was fine.
As the team’s sole Rune Master, Grave was naturally more attentive to these details.
Just as they collectively sighed in relief, the next moment, they heard Snake Scorpion Curse’s low voice, as always: “Not good.”
Without needing to ask, the rising glow in the scene had already explained everything.
Garve sighed deeply, yet inexplicably, amidst the relief, he felt somewhat released from a burden.
They had indeed used it…
Different from the Rattlesnake members, the others hadn’t yet realized what had occurred. They merely watched as Jiang Shi completed the blinding operation and then swiftly activated a new Rune Stone, erecting a new domain within the same area.
“Dual fields? A highly advanced operation for Rune Masters. PoisonedMilk executed it beautifully!” Mimi’s tone carried puzzlement. “However, the current situation seems to indicate that Seven Silver Coins lack not control, but output! The schools of fish they brought have thoroughly disrupted Night Walkers’ rhythm. If this control continues, it might even directly award points to the opponents by bringing the small monsters to them! Or is it that Seven Silver Coins have a new plan?”
Her words paused momentarily. “Wait, what is this domain effect? The light looks stunning, but so far, it doesn’t seem to have had any effect?”
Taozi was also surprised but, more than surprised, he looked forward to the unfolding developments. “This new field evidently has a delayed effect. I’m afraid we’ll have to wait a bit longer to understand PoisonoedMilk’s specific intent. It’s a pity that if the Night Walkers had been in ordinary circumstances, they would have already withdrawn. But because they are still in the blinding space, these schools of fish have thoroughly disrupted them. The Night Walker players have no idea what’s happening to them! When will Poisonous Healing choose to trigger this domain’s effect, let’s wa… Ah? It’s gone! What’s happening? Did the final match’s program glitch? The Night Walkers, all of them, just disappeared like this—?!”
At the end, the commentator’s voice almost broke, but it was precisely this unreserved display of genuine emotion that also echoed the current sentiments of the other audience members.
What on earth just happened? This was probably the question running through everyone’s minds at this moment.
The immediate reaction was that there was a glitch on the tournament field.
Many spectators had risen from their seats in the stands, intending to find staff, when suddenly, a series of consecutive explosions diverted everyone’s attention.
The Rattlesnake team on the separate platform was undoubtedly the calmest group.
Having anticipated what would occur, when they looked in the other direction, there was a certain sympathy on their faces, much like those experienced in the know.
The entire arena inevitably stirred. Amidst this tumultuous background noise, No One furrowed his brow and approached Rattlesnake’s side. “Old Poison?”
Clearly noticing the same issue, Rattlesnake replied, “It’s a spatial field.”
“Of course,” No One nodded, signaling him to continue.
Rattlesnake remained silent for a moment. “And, they’ve also innovated upon the original.”
“I knew you’d notice,” No One smirked, but his smile eventually turned into a frown. “Originally, I could console myself, thinking that at least no other guild had it. But now, seeing this, after spending so much money to buy what appears to be the initial version, it seems we’re truly the naive ones, aren’t we?”
Rattlesnake didn’t respond but instead looked towards Grave. “Lagging effects and extended spatial aspects, we need our tech department to thoroughly study these directions.”
“Understood. I’ll actively cooperate with them,” Grave replied.
Lying back on the chair, No One listened as the two conversed, then added, “I just have a feeling… It’s not just me, right? Although it’s not absolutely necessary, Seven Silver Coins oddly chose to showcase this new Rune Stone at the finals. Doesn’t that make you feel like there’s something more to it, like there’s some conspiracy?”
“It’s possible,” Rattlesnake’s gaze returned to the field. Though his voice was low, a hint of an intrigued smile surfaced, “It could also be a simple declaration of war.”
A declaration of war.
At the grand finals of Nianhua Cup, telling these professional guild players that their Seven Silver Coins had arrived.
Unnamed was briefly taken aback but then chuckled, “Indeed, placed among that bunch who are always afraid of peace, it’s highly likely.”
Note :
- Buoyancy refers to the upward force exerted by a fluid (such as water or air) that opposes the weight of an immersed object ↩︎
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