HPDBC Chapter 465 Everyone Wants to Get In On
Chapter 465 Everyone Wants to Get In On
The torrential rain suddenly stopped.
The thick, dark clouds that had been hanging over Cangxing Bay were torn apart from the middle by an invisible force.
The setting sun hung obliquely on the horizon in the west, dyeing the entire evening sky a shocking blood red.
About one kilometer from Cangxing Bay, a huge silhouette is slowly rising from the center of the whirlpool.
It was a terrifying phantom that was hundreds of meters tall.
His deep blue skin shimmered with a metallic sheen, and a massive golden crown pierced the sky atop his head.
Rough white bandages wrapped around his waist, extending up his thick arms and into the void.
The ends of the bandages, which were a hundred meters long, fluttered in the sea breeze, like two raging dragons stirring up the wind and clouds.
An epic sense of oppression washes over you.
Twenty-four hours later, when the phantom image solidifies completely, Star Neptune will truly descend to earth.
Chen You stood on the Jade Emperor Sword, hovering in mid-air, his gaze fixed on the two countdowns in the corner of his vision.
[Countdown to the arrival of Star Neptune: 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 05 seconds]
[Remaining time for new player protection period: 23 hours, 58 minutes, and 25 seconds.]
"You're going to take a minute off me, huh?"
Chen You felt targeted again.
This is such a coincidence, so coincidental that I never expected it to be like this.
Tomorrow the BOSS will descend, and all players will gather at Cangxing Bay.
Once his newbie protection period is over, he will definitely be a sitting duck for tens of thousands of people.
Even with his current +16 divine gear, he couldn't withstand tens of thousands of high-level skills hitting him at the same time.
"If I can't afford to offend them, can't I at least avoid them?"
Without hesitation, Chen You pulled a return scroll from his backpack.
A flash of white light, and his figure vanished instantly from the sky above the bay.
Central Square of Zangxing City.
The white light from the teleportation array merged into a blinding aurora, almost without pause for a second.
"Quickly! First and second regiments, assemble!"
"Buying underwater breathing agents at high prices! As many as you have! Get lost, shady dealers!"
"Location: Rocky Bay Area. The assassin squad went to scout the area and claimed all the good spots!"
Countless players rushed out of the teleportation array as if they had been injected with adrenaline, and the entire square was packed with people.
The allure of a world boss is enough to drive any normal person into a frenzy.
Chen You didn't linger and teleported back to Baiyujing.
……
Baiyujing, Guild Management Hall.
"That's the situation." Chen You slumped into a chair. "The system is clearly trying to use someone else to do its dirty work."
Sun Feng, the head of the data analysis team, pushed up his glasses and his fingers flew across the keyboard.
"Given the current situation, the three major guilds' primary target will definitely shift from Star Ocean King to you."
Sun Feng projected a data chart onto the screen, saying, "Based on the output percentage of the last world boss, you accounted for 90% of it."
"Your damage numbers are outrageous. With you on the team, they can't get first place."
Chen You turned to the person in the main seat: "Director Li, we can't take this job."
Li Guoan placed his hands on the table, his tone calm: "I won't take that risk."
"Our bottom line is to ensure your safety! Once the newbie protection period is over, your physical body must not be exposed to an uncontrollable battlefield."
"So we're just going to let the world boss go like that?" Chen You felt a pang of regret.
That's a mythical-level boss; it drops divine cores, and who knows, it might even drop some rare, exclusive items.
"Let the clone go do the work," Li Guoan decided decisively. "The main body will stay in the safe zone."
"If we can steal the item with the clone, we'll make a huge profit; if the clone gets focused down and killed, there's no penalty for death."
"Your primary task now is to smoothly navigate the gap after the newbie protection period ends. Your main body must survive until you reach the Golden Core stage."
Sun Feng looked up at Chen You and smiled, "Actually, your chances of getting the BOSS are at least 30%. Don't forget, you also have the arrow tower."
Chen You's eyes lit up.
Zhang Yunhai added, "What I want to say is that you spent too much time on the hidden siege mission, which was unnecessary."
"Keep pushing the main quest forward as much as possible. There's only one day left, and there might be some unexpected gains in the next main city."
"Understood." Chen You nodded. "I'll go right away."
……
Central Avenue, Zangxing City.
The shops on both sides of the street were crowded with players whose faces were flushed.
The prices of advanced recovery potions and underwater breathing potions increased fivefold in just half an hour.
A long line formed in front of the equipment repair station, sparks flying everywhere.
"Buying explosion-proof talismans at exorbitant prices! Going bankrupt to prepare for the Star Neptune battle!"
"Our third raid group is short of a main tank. Requirements: over 50,000 HP. Anyone interested, please join immediately!"
The deafening shouts filled my ears.
Chen You watched the adventurers caught up in their frenzy, his steps never faltering.
He walked across the square and headed straight for the city lord's mansion.
The gates of the city lord's mansion were wide open.
Upon seeing Chen You, the two guards immediately straightened their backs and saluted.
Chen You stepped over the high threshold and walked into the spacious main hall.
In the center of the hall, the magical lights were deliberately dimmed, and a figure was moving quickly amidst the interplay of light and shadow.
Sander was wearing his signature overalls, and his hair was neatly parted in the middle.
She bent her knees slightly and thrust her shoulders forward sharply.
Sensing footsteps, Sander stopped moving.
She turned around, her eyes lighting up instantly, and strode forward to meet him.
"Mentor!" Sander's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement.
Chen You nodded slightly and walked to the high-backed chair next to him and sat down.
Sander took two steps closer, placed his hands on the table, and lowered his voice: "Mentor, I can feel it."
"An extremely large energy fluctuation is coming from the Hidden Star Bay! That force is tearing the sky apart, and even the seawater is flowing back in."
Sander became increasingly excited as he spoke, waving his hands vigorously in the air: "Isn't that the brand new stage you've prepared for me?"
"A bigger and grander concert for ten thousand people than the last talent show? I've already arranged a completely new setlist! This time I've incorporated elements of water magic, it's guaranteed to ignite the entire venue!"
Chen You picked up the teacup on the table to cover his twitching lips.
Why are you, a level 50 story NPC, getting involved in the world boss battle?
When Star Neptune unleashes a powerful bass blast, not a single thread will remain of your overalls.
Chen You put down his teacup, his face darkening.
"Sander," Chen You said in a low voice, "the waters of Hidden Star Bay are too deep; you can't handle them."
Sander stood there, stunned.
The fervor in her eyes subsided somewhat, and her brows furrowed: "Mentor, I am not afraid of difficulties."
"My Iron Mountain Lean technique has been perfected. Even the most discerning audience can be won over with its rhythm."
Chen You stood up, put his hands behind his back, and walked to the entrance of the main hall.
He gazed at the blood-red sunset on the horizon.
"What's about to descend upon them isn't an audience, but a mob of irrational thugs." Chen You turned his head, his gaze sharp.
"Hundreds of millions of adventurers from across the server are flocking there; all they know is killing and plunder."
"Your art is nothing but a stumbling block in their eyes, preventing them from seizing the spoils."
Sander opened his mouth, but no sound came out.
Chen You walked back to the table. "True art needs people who understand it to appreciate it."
"The bay is now filled with bloodshed and scheming; magic and swords will fill the entire bay."
"You went not to perform, but to be cannon fodder."