Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Identifying Positions Through Sound
Translator: 549690339
The Claw Traceless squad also had abundant battle experience, or else they wouldn’t have dared to venture deep into the Grey Dark Valley.
Moreover, they were well aware of the dangers of the Grey Dark Forest. As Claw Traceless spoke, the Shield Warrior, Claw Traceless, and Little Elves stood back to back.
The thief also entered a stealth state, ready to strike at any moment.
After a short while, no traces of the thief were found, and they did not face any attacks.
“Perhaps it was just a bluff.” The Little Elves commanded their Fire Spirit to continuously spew flames, but still failed to locate the thief.
“Hard to say, let’s keep moving.”
Claw Traceless slightly furrowed his eyebrow. An unseen enemy was always the most terrifying kind.
If they heard someone speaking but couldn’t see anyone, it indicated that an enemy was lurking nearby. However, without the enemy revealing themselves, they couldn’t tell whether it was an individual or a group.
The squad members were obviously experienced. The Shield Warrior led the way, with Claw Traceless and the others advancing slowly in a line behind, followed by the summoned pet, the Elemental Spirit.
In this formation, it was difficult for the thief to attack from the rear. Even if they attempted a sneak attack from the side, the stun effect from their abilities would be significantly reduced because they were not fully developed. However, the presence of a thief lurking within the Claw squad also acted as a deterrent, reflecting an experienced squad.
“Tianzhen, do you think you can get away with this?” The same voice echoed again, filled with mockery, as if playing a game of cat and mouse.
The assassination by a thief was an art. During stealth, it not only tests the victim’s psychological quality but also the thief’s own mental strength.
Thieves look for their opponent’s weaknesses to stun them and then finish them off in one go. Sometimes they even lurk for several hours just for the right opportunity.
This was a high-pressure game for both sides. However, in the wilderness, thieves usually have the upper hand. Just the stealth alone could exert tremendous psychological pressure on ordinary players.
Whew…
A wooden pole suddenly flew at them. Claw Traceless’s expression changed, not expecting that the enemy actually took control of this area and even set traps.
Claw Traceless quickly rolled over, avoiding the wooden pole.
However, their formation was disrupted by avoiding the wooden pole.
As soon as Claw Traceless got up, he was hit in the back of the head. He had been successfully ambushed by a thief named Assassin No. 25. The slow figure of the thief appeared behind Claw Traceless, his dagger plunging into Claw Traceless’s back again.
Backstab!
Claw Traceless’s health drastically dropped. The Shield Warrior reacted quickly and initiated a charge,
stunning Assassin No. 25 for a second, and then his Shockwave ability, further stunning the thief.
However, a thief named Assassin No. 29 appeared behind the Shield Warrior and stunned him.
Claw Traceless, as a thief, was about to rescue the Shield Warrior but abruptly sensed something and initiated an attack.
Ding…
His dagger clashed with another sneaking thief’s, Assassin No. 5, revealing both their figures.
Puff…
Yet another thief, Assassin No. 30, stunned Little Elves while the Fire Spirit was attacking Assassin No. 29.
In an instant, an intense battle broke out. The Claw squad was at a disadvantage from the start. If the battle went on normally, Claw Traceless would be held back by the thieves, unable to heal.
Both the Shield Warrior and Little Elves could be taken down in one go by the thieves.
Whoosh…whoosh…whoosh…
A flaming arrow pierced through Assassin No. 30. Just as he was about to use Throat Slash, he was instantly killed.
Two more arrows successfully killed the two other thieves. There was no chance of survival.
“Pity about the angle.” Li Yao revealed himself from the shadows.
Claw Traceless blocked Assassin No. 5’s path, causing a flash of shock and anger in his eyes as he performed a backflip.
A harsh light flashed, forcing everyone to close their eyes. When they opened their eyes again, Assassin No. 5 was gone.
“You killed a member of our Assassin Union, and we’ve already let you off. Why do you have to meddle in our affairs?” He challenged.
“Big talk, you let me go?” Li Yao sneered.”
“Don’t think just because you have good skills, you can be arrogant. Push us too far, and the Assassin Union won’t be easy to mess with.” The voice came from another direction.
“It seems you know me.” Li Yao said, as his mind constantly ran calculations.
“Who doesn’t know the famous Prairie Fire these days? We also deal in assassination, of course, we have to study it.” The voice echoed yet from another direction.
“Good point, very professional indeed. But I’m not too fond of being ogled by a bunch of men.” Li Yao laughed.
“I’m not in the mood for jokes. You have no idea how many people have put money on your head, but our Assassin Union doesn’t want to mess with you, leave now, and we will bury the hatchet, and never cross paths.”
Li Yao’s record and skills were indeed staggering, killing thieves as though it was child’s play, which indeed made them wary.
“Ridiculous, you’re just worried the price isn’t high enough.” Li Yao calmly loaded a Steel Arrow and said, “Besides, you said you let me off, did I say I’d let you go?”
As he spoke, he pulled the trigger, and the Steel Arrow shot at a large tree in the distance and ricocheted off.
A thief appeared, and the Steel Arrow grazed his neck and flew past. Although he wasn’t fatally injured, it left a scratch.
“Impossible, how could you know my location.”
Assassin No. 5 was dumbfounded. He had intentionally changed the direction of his voice and hid outside of Li Yao’s vision. He didn’t expect Li Yao to find him.
However, that was about it. Li Yao’s next arrow had already arrived, piercing through his throat. Assassin No. 5 tried to roll and dodge, but he didn’t expect Li Yao’s attack to be so fast.
“Sorry, I don’t have the time to explain to a dead man.”
Li Yao put away his Flame Crossbow, and let out a sigh of relief.
A voice changing directions also leaves tracks. Listening once doesn’t reveal much, but multiple talkings only seek a dead end.
In his past life, years after the game launched, Hunters gradually emerged. For the title of King of the Wilderness, Hunters and thieves started an unprecedented massive battle.
This technique of predicting a thief’s general location through multiple voice direction changes was concluded by countless Hunters over time. For a period, it played a significantly key role.
“Thank you, friend, for your help,” Claw Traceless said awkwardly. “Sorry for the spectacle.”
He was supposed to rescue Li Yao initially but ended up getting rescued by him in turn.
“Sir, are you famous?” Little Elves asked excitedly as they ran up.
“Well, somewhat, not too famous.” Li Yao pinched the bridge of his nose. How was he supposed to respond to this — boast about himself?
“In any case, thank you, brother,” Claw Traceless said.
Li Yao nodded and asked, “By the way, what quest have you all taken?”…
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