Chapter 539: Chapter 539: Technology in Theory
This wipeout seriously dampened the morale of Starfire. After all, they thought they had secured the first kill, but it turned out the boss had another form.
“Don’t be discouraged. This is, after all, the final boss, and it won’t be that easy. If my guess is correct, this is its final form. As long as we can get through this form, the first kill will be ours.” Li Yao said with certainty.
“Ah, it’s no big deal, we’re not that weak. We were just expecting the first kill and ended up disappointed. There’s just a difference in expectation, we’ll recover soon.” Angel said.
Everyone nodded in agreement, the disappointment was overwhelming, and the blow was heavy.
Unparalleled Beauty said, “However, we cannot afford to be careless. It will not be easy to defeat this boss.”
Sister Li nodded and said, “The problem we are facing now is not how to fight the third stage, but how to preserve the team’s combat effectiveness in the second stage. Only if most of us survive to the third stage, can we have a chance to defeat this boss.”
“The second stage is too difficult, even eventually reaching a form similar to Divine Armor. I think this should also count as a stage.” Ditzy Tonton said.
Everyone was silent, that stage indeed caused a lot of casualties. The most crucial issue now is how to reduce casualties after the increased combat power of the boss and the nightmare fusion.
“Boss, do you have any ideas?” newcomer Mu Zi asked.
Li Yao pondered for a moment then said, “That stage is mostly a test of personal reaction and skills.”
Angel said, “We, of course, know that. That’s why we’re asking for your ideas to avoid it.”
Li Yao pondered again before saying, “There are solutions, but I don’t know if they will work. It ultimately depends on your execution. After all, the boss’s moves in that stage are very quick. There are only two ways to break them.”
“Wow, there are even two ways?” Angel was speechless, “You’re saying that you’re clueless?”
Li Yao shook his head and said, “Though there are two, realistically, there’s only one. The first method is impossible for us to accomplish at this stage.”
“Just tell us. Even if we can’t do it now, it’s good for us to have a goal.” Happiness is a Disease was unbearably curious.
Li Yao nodded and slowly said, “It’s simple, and that is to disrupt the boss’s moves.”
Unparalleled Beauty was taken aback and said, “Teams can’t disrupt the boss’s moves, can they?”
Li Yao nodded and said, “You need to understand that causing tripping or disrupting requires not only hitting the right location but also enough skill damage or strength. It’s not that teams can’t disrupt the boss’s moves, rather like the boss’s properties skyrocket when facing a team, the resistance to disruption and tripping also increases. As long as most members of a team or group attack the correct position with the right skill at the right time, disruption can still be achieved.”
“Damn, that’s pretty much impossible.” Angel said, disbelievingly.
The other team members were silent too. Li Yao’s outlook might be simple, but achieving it seemed purely theoretical.
Each class has a different skill speed. Wanting to hit the same spot simultaneously is only theoretical at this stage. After all, it’s hard enough for current players to hit the target, let alone calculate the timing.
And that too, when most players have to do it together. What if the disruption point is several yards high from the ground? Melee fighters won’t even stand a chance then. This Centaur Khan is indeed very large.
“You better tell us the second method. This approach feels unlikely to be achievable even in the future.” Angel said.
Li Yao smiled but said nothing. Years later, being able to disrupt boss moves together became the hardness standard for excellent teams. If a team cannot achieve collective disruption, it is unlikely they will progress far into the game.
However, this technique is difficult for current players to master, and Li Yao didn’t expect them to grasp it now.
He only wanted to give them a goal, to prevent them from becoming complacent. Having a clear-cut goal for hard work and motivation is, after all, quite different from aimless exploration.
“Since it’s theoretically possible, it is viable. While we can’t do it now, we will never be able to do it without practice. I think the Chairman can prepare some targeted exercises for us to gradually master this technique.” Unparalleled Beauty suggested.
Li Yao nodded and said, “That’s the point of telling you all this. This technique exists; we just need to gradually master it. My point is, as long as our coordination is good, and we have our decent skills, passing this stage should be relatively easy. As for the third stage, we can only explore its skills and mechanism step by step.”
“I see, we understand now. So what’s the second method?” Angel asked.
Li Yao said, “The second method is me making a formation graph. It might work; it might not. Let’s give it a shot. As for the first kill, let’s try to truly pioneer the third stage today.”
Upon hearing this, members of Starfire were immediately invigorated, and the Starfire Core Group once again took on the boss.
They were already very familiar with the first stage, so there was no loss or casualty.
They then entered the double boss form. Starfire did not feel much pressure on this stage due to Li Yao’s phenomenal output.
They quickly reached the phase where the bosses merge.
“Quickly, get into formation.” As soon as Li Yao spoke these words, everyone rapidly formed a small formation.
“You mere mortals, how could you possibly defeat me?”
After the two bosses merged, a Shockwave flickered from their body.
The tanks and spider tanks at the forefront took the damage, intercepting the Shockwave.
“We did it.” This lifted the spirits of the Starfire members.
It turned out that the Shockwave was not penetrating. They once again admired Li Yao’s observational skills. Making sense of the boss’s skills so quickly was really impressive.
“Don’t break the team, let’s retreat to the corner.” Li Yao commanded as the team slowly retreated to a corner of the hall.
However, due to their hurried retreat, and Khan’s very swift charge, the tanks didn’t have enough time to intercept Khan. He charged into the formation, and there was nothing left to suspense, it was a devastating loss, a wipeout.
“Don’t lose heart; let’s try again.” Li Yao said.
Then the pioneering continued, they again reached this stage. Thanks to Li Yao adjusting the tank’s position, no matter what direction Khan charged from, he would be intercepted.
Khan couldn’t reach the inside of the team, which meant he couldn’t instant kill anyone frail.
Starfire quickly retreated to a corner, with several tanks guarding the outside. Even though Arrow Rain had coverage, although healers were under high pressure, it wasn’t unmanageable.
“Indeed, we hung in there. Although our output has slowed down, it’s better than being continuously instant killed.”
Everyone took a slight breath and started putting in their full effort to output…