Although Shi Feng knew these people were using the Six-Star Demon Annihilation Formation, it was already too late to stop them.
The six assassins' crystal balls erupted with dazzling purple radiance, and deep purple flames burst forth, sealing the six of them and Shi Feng inside a barrier of purple flames.
The barrier's area was not large — only thirty by thirty yards. For players of their level, that was just a few steps.
"Hei Yan, you dared to offend our Star River Alliance today, acting so arrogantly. Well, we brothers are here to teach you a lesson."
"Hu-zi, why waste words on him? He's nothing but a frog at the bottom of a well from White River City — what could he know about the might of our Star River Alliance? Just kill him. Boss Chi Yu is still waiting for us."
"Can't we give him a little more time to regret it? The barrier's already up, nobody can interrupt. We can take our time — it's not like he can escape anyway."
"True enough. Wouldn't it be boring if this insufferable Hei Yan was taken out by us in just a couple of moves?"
"I wonder if you have any last words, Hei Yan? Hahaha."
The six of them bantered back and forth, gazing down at Shi Feng as though looking at ants beneath their feet. Everything was within their grasp, victory was assured — they could do whatever they wanted with him.
The Six-Star Demon Annihilation Formation was a magical barrier with extremely restrictive conditions, completely different from magical scrolls. It required six players to activate, and once deployed within a designated area, it would randomly select a target and trap them inside the barrier. Besides the six who used the crystal balls, everyone else — whether players or monsters — would be expelled. Even an army outside would have no way of breaking in, and likewise those inside could not get out. The only way to end it was if the target died or all six initiators were killed. Moreover, the randomly selected player trapped inside could not use any magic or skills. It was essentially a guaranteed-kill barrier.
Being unable to use skills was like a tiger with its teeth and claws ripped out — no threat whatsoever. Just as when Shi Feng used his large-scale area magic suppression, even hundreds of players could be slaughtered and sent running.
Shi Feng's combat strength was certainly astonishing, but the absolute suppression time of that area effect had been equally crucial.
Now Shi Feng had to face six level-20 elite assassins who could still use their skills and magic, while being trapped inside a barrier with no way out. One could only imagine how dire the situation was.
"What a shame." Shi Feng glanced at the purple-flame barrier surrounding them, then shifted his gaze to the six assassin players and let out a soft sigh.
The Six-Star Demon Annihilation Formation was originally designed to deal with high-tier magic-type bosses. Compared to high-tier magic scrolls, this type of barrier crystal had far more restrictions, but it could be used freely inside dungeons. High-tier scrolls like the Tier 3 Water Dragon Frenzy could not be used in dungeons.
Using it on him, a melee Swordsman, was a waste — and not even appropriate.
"Hei Yan actually knows what a shame is, huh? It truly would be a shame if the only people who got to watch you die were us. But don't worry — we'll record your death and upload it to the official forums. Let everyone see how the undying legend is brought to an end."
"And when that happens, don't blame us, Hei Yan. Blame yourself for being too arrogant and too greedy, daring to stand against our Star River Alliance."
The six burst into laughter, already picturing how Shi Feng would become the laughingstock of the Divine Realm. And they, for their part, would become the center of attention in the entire Star Moon Kingdom by killing him.
With that, the six activated their Stealth and prepared to sneak up on Shi Feng.
But Shi Feng charged at them first. Without the slightest panic or hesitation, his speed was terrifying.
An assassin's strength lay in killing from the shadows. Once exposed, the threat was cut by more than half. That was why Shi Feng had charged in without a word, blade swinging toward the six assassins.
Clang, clang, clang...
Six metallic collisions echoed through the barrier. All six, who had just entered Stealth, were forced back into visibility, staring at Shi Feng with fury.