The members of the Snake of the Body admired Shi Feng, but they felt that defeating this boss was simply impossible. What if they got wiped?
However, Bai Qingxue had already nodded in agreement and was willing to take the risk. Even if everyone lost 10% of their experience and some skill proficiency, falling behind some other guilds in level, she would take responsibility for it.
Ten percent experience might seem small, but at level 6, gaining that 10% would take at least two or three hours of hard work. Bai Qingxue’s decision meant that if the party wiped, the loss to the team would be significant, showing how much she trusted Shi Feng.
The members of the Snake of the Body looked at each other, realizing they were being too timid.
They didn't know how long it had been, but they had been so focused on playing it safe, thinking that to advance in the guild they needed to die less, that they had unconsciously lost sight of the most important thing about playing virtual games.
That was the thrill of adventure—the very reason so many people played virtual games in the first place.
They had already gained enough. Just like Shi Feng said, so what if they died?
"Leader, just tell us what you need. I guarantee I'll do it," said Ghost Slash, the Shield Warrior, thumping his chest as he looked at Shi Feng.
"Leader, give the order."
"Yeah, tell us."
The members of the Snake of the Body all turned to Shi Feng, having made up their minds. The loss was just a loss. But if they succeeded, unimaginable glory awaited them.
"Since everyone agrees, here's the plan. Once we pull, only I and Miss Bai, the two main tanks, will engage the Kobold King. All other melee classes stay back. Berserkers, follow my command to charge. Assassins, apply the bleed effect on the boss and immediately pull back to attack with crossbows. All ranged classes, just go all-out with damage, but be sure to maintain a distance of at least 25 yards. The two Priests and the Druid focus on healing the main tanks. The Oracle heals me and Miss Bai." Shi Feng began to explain the strategy, giving Bai Qingxue and the others a detailed rundown of the coordinated switching attack method.
This switching attack pattern was essentially a technique for the weak to overcome the strong, designed specifically to deal with bosses.
This fighting style emerged in the Divine Realm less than a month ago. Gradually, some top players discovered it and started using it in actual dungeon boss encounters. The results were astonishing—bosses that were previously considered unbeatable were suddenly cleared, and the method spread rapidly. Within two months, almost every guild's elite melee fighters in dungeon teams had learned it.
To defeat the Lord-rank Kobold King now, they had to use this method. Otherwise, they'd die every attempt, no exceptions.
After the explanation was complete, everyone entered the crypt hall. The Kobold King, clad in dark blue armor, still stood motionless in the center.
"Ke Le, pull him. Watch your positioning and leave the Kobold King to the ranged. Then coordinate with me. Ghost Slash, you take over and work with Miss Bai. Once you have aggro again, all ranged classes, unleash your damage..." Shi Feng drew his twin swords, issuing clear, methodical commands.
"I'm on it." Ke Le looked a bit nervous, but after a period of coaching from Shi Feng, he was starting to show the potential of a top-tier player.
Once everyone was in position, the bear-strong Ke Le charged straight for the Kobold King. Before he had even closed half the distance, when he had just managed to draw the Kobold King's attention, he launched a Holy Shield Bash, sending his shield flying like a meteor toward the target.
Just as the flying shield was about to hit the Kobold King, the creature's eyes snapped open, revealing blood-red pupils. Its mouth gaped in a hideous, mocking grin. It swung its greatsword in a vicious backhand strike, swatting the shield away without taking a single point of damage.
Before anyone could even marvel at the Kobold King's speed, it took a massive step forward, appearing before Ke Le in the blink of an eye. A sword slash descended.
Ke Le managed to block the strike with his shield, taking over four hundred damage. However, with his other hand, he violently tightened his grip on his short sword, bellowed, and swung the blade, striking the flat side of the pitch-black greatsword.