Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

Chapter 23 I Must Drag Someone Down with Me Today

"Stop her!"

"Come on, come on!"

Unlike the situation on Zuo Chang's side, things were going much better on Li Zhi's side.

Although Lychee is a spellcaster, no one has ever said that spellcasters cannot wield swords.

Learning a fighting technique in addition to studying magic is simply a matter of sacrificing all spare time and spending twice the effort.

Based on Zuo Chang's gaming experience, spellcasters carefully trained by advanced communities usually possess robust physiques.

Underneath the lychee cloak, she held two magical swords in each hand. These were weapons constructed purely of magic, possessing not only a physical form but also extreme sharpness.

The magic sword is wreathed in flames, and when it strikes, it deals a mixed damage combining physical and magical forces!

The adventurers were initially unaware of the details.

Seeing the spellcaster rushing towards them, they all jostled and swarmed to him.

After Lychee easily cut down the two men with her two swords, their feverish minds instantly cooled down!

They dared not act rashly again, and instead adopted a defensive stance, avoiding battle and none daring to approach.

Cang Youbing, with his hands behind his back, withdrew his gaze from Zuo Chang and said to Lizhi, who was now standing in front of him, "Your partner is truly remarkable. A first-realm adventurer managed to kill three or five second-realm adventurers who couldn't even get close, and even treated a third-realm adventurer like a dog! Impressive!"

Lizhi glanced at Zuo Chang and said, "I was surprised too. I didn't know Zuo Chang was so capable."

"You weren't together?"

Why would you think we're together? No, we just met by chance.

meet by chance……

Yet their skills are so extraordinary!

Cang Youbing finally took his hands out from behind his back: "I didn't expect that 96511 would have you two, the Crouching Dragon and the Young Phoenix! No wonder so many forces have noticed this place... Perhaps, this is the next place where dragons rise."

With a flick of her wrists, the two magic swords in Lychee's hands vanished.

A fireball with a lava core condensed between her slender, fair fingers.

She looked up at Cang Youbing and said, "Come on, let's have a magical duel."

"Come!"

Lychee displayed superb skills; if the surrounding adventurers were to join in now, the casualties would be incalculable.

It would be better to accept the invitation and have a magical duel with her.

Cang Youbing waved his hands, condensing a pale green fireball above his head—it was another "Ink Skull Jade".

The black jade skull shone brightly, yet it did not generate high temperatures.

The radiated heat was even more biting than the north wind in the dead of winter!

Lychee was unaware of the details of this move.

She understood that this was clearly a magical phenomenon related to the opponent's spells; his green fire must have other effects. These effects were extremely powerful, even altering the very nature of "fire."

but……

"Your skill probably only reaches my waist. When it comes to spellcasting, I won't lose."

Expansion!

The flames blazed brightly!

With a little manipulation, the fireball in Lychee's hand emitted intense light and heat, expanding to a diameter of over three meters.

The raging flames dispelled the night, and a wave of heat swept in all directions, causing the surrounding adventurers to retreat and watch from a distance.

at the same time……

In a corner that no one noticed, lightning flashed.

A second-realm spellcaster hid in the forest, gathering lightning. A golden lightning spear quietly took shape and was held in her hand.

The skill "Lightning Spear" is incredibly powerful and has a formidable presence.

As it was being formed, lightning crackled across the gun, and the crackling of electric sparks could be easily heard.

The fireball from the lychee was much louder, and with its booming roar, even the exclamations and discussions of the surrounding adventurers could not be clearly heard, let alone the lightning spear from a hundred meters away.

Only one person present noticed this—

Cangyoubing!

A glint of electricity flashed in Cang Youbing's eyes. He smirked and thought to himself, "Killing a spellcaster who can be called a genius would probably shorten my lifespan... But who told you to be my opponent? Victory or defeat is not just a contest of skills, but to a large extent depends on how cunning you are! I hope you learn something from this final lesson!"

"go with!"

Cang Youbing waved his hand and launched the green fireball!

Despite the danger, Lychee remained calm and was about to activate the spell in her hand when she suddenly felt an unusual surge of magical power beside her.

Out of the corner of his eye, a golden lightning spear shot towards him and was already at his side!

With fireballs in front and lightning spears to the side, the close coordination between fire and electricity suggests it was premeditated.

Cang Youbing had a spellcaster lying in ambush on one side!

In the nick of time, the domineering side of Lychee's personality was fully revealed.

In terms of threat, the Ink Skull Jade is far greater than the Lightning Spear.

The proper course of action would be to first use a fireball to counter the Ink Skull Jade, and then set up a puppet at one's side to try and block the lightning spear.

While this approach cannot reverse the unfavorable situation, it can at least provide temporary relief.

A cruel smile bloomed on Lychee's lips. She abruptly turned and hurled the fireball she had prepared towards—

Lightning Shot Fired!

She is at the third realm, and her skills are powerful. How can the lightning spear released by a second-realm spellcaster compare?

The fireball engulfed all the elements in its path!

In an instant, the lightning spear vanished, while the fireball gained even more momentum, flying towards the rat hiding in the forest.

This attack exceeded both Cang Youbing's and the attackers' expectations.

Lychee is like a rogue.

She knew the situation was dangerous, but had no intention of averting it; her actions at this moment were solely motivated by a desire to vent her anger.

You'll be buried with me!

The fireball roared away and exploded in the dense forest.

The shockwave swept across, snapping trees and tearing the ground apart. A figure flew dozens of meters under the firelight, landing like a tattered sack next to an adventurer.

The adventurer stared intently, then gasped in shock—

died!

The second-realm spellcaster's face was contorted, blood was flowing from his seven orifices, and he was killed by the explosion!

"guard!"

Ignoring the outcome, Lychee threw the fireball and immediately summoned a magical puppet in front of her.

The magical puppet successfully took shape, barely managing to block the Ink Skull Jade.

However, the best opportunity for defense was missed. The hastily erected puppet was within reach. Even if the Ink Skull Jade was successfully detonated, the sweeping air wave mixed with dark green flames still sent the lychee flying.

"Ugh."

Lychee turned her head and spat out a mouthful of blood. She was in excruciating pain in her chest and was too weak to fight any longer.

She struggled to her feet and met up with Zuo Chang, who was running over quickly. She put her hand on Zuo Chang's shoulder and said, "I can't go on... Zuo Chang, take me with you."

Really are……

Zuo Chang gritted his teeth, picked up the lychees, and ran into the dense forest beside him.

"Come on!"

"Don't let them get away!"

The surrounding adventurers erupted in clamor, about to give chase, when Cang Youbing suddenly shouted, "Stop!"

Confused, the crowd stopped in their tracks.

Cang Youbing let out a long breath and said, "The victory is secured. The cloaked spellcaster has been hit by my Ink Skull Jade and is doomed! Don't rush to chase after him. Too many people have died tonight, and I don't want to see any more accidents!"

indeed.

Too many people died tonight.

There were clearly only two people on the other side, and one of them was only at the first level.

The results of it?

Li Zhi killed three, and Zuo Chang killed four.

Of those still alive, including Cang Youbing, there are only ten, and even a precious spellcaster has perished here!

With such a high casualty rate, this operation can hardly be considered a success.

With a pained expression, Cang Youbing continued, "Those two fled in panic, and their whereabouts are easy to track. They are at their wits' end, and we don't need to force them. Their fighting spirit will naturally crumble. I don't want anyone to die because of impatience... Brothers, let's take it slow."

……

……

Zuo Chang ran through the forest, and the lychees in his arms were getting worse and worse.

Her breathing became very heavy, but she didn't let go of Zuo Chang's clothes.

As the commotion behind him gradually faded away, Zuo Chang glanced around and was surprised to find that there were no pursuers.

Giving up?

Zuo Chang and Lizhi killed so many people, how can they swallow this insult?

Zuo Chang continued running with his head down until he could no longer see the firelight behind him, then stopped under a large tree.