I am the Arcane Archer, and all my skills are self-created.

The Thousand Gold Pavilion has now become the core building of the Lord's Mansion of the Undying City.

The atmosphere in the top-floor conference room was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

All the core members of the Myth Guild gathered together, and each of them had a solemn expression on their face.

On the enormous magical sandbox, the terrain of the Undying City is clearly visible.

In the three directions of the city—north, east, and west—densely packed red dots representing the enemy, almost forming a sea of ​​red.

"According to the latest intelligence sent back by Night Wind," Hua Zitong's voice broke the silence. She pointed to the sand table, "Iron Blood Alliance, Rising Storm, Moonlit Pavilion... and more than a dozen other guilds, large and small, have formed the Godslayer Alliance, with a total of more than five thousand people."

"Five thousand men..." Steel Shield's fists clenched so tightly they cracked. "These bastards, they really think highly of us."

"The number of people isn't the most crucial factor," he said in a deep voice, his gaze fixed on several exceptionally bright red dots on the sand table.

"Iron-Blooded Lion, Wind and Cloud Nine Heavens, and that newly emerged One Sword Overturns the City, these guys are all level 120, and their equipment is similar to ours, all a mix of legendary gear. If it really comes down to a fight, our high-end combat power won't have the upper hand."

In the past six months, the game's development speed has exceeded everyone's expectations.

As players' levels generally exceed 100, various high-level dungeons and world bosses are successively conquered, greatly increasing the output of legendary equipment.

Although the Myth Guild is still in the lead, it can no longer achieve the absolute dominance in equipment as it did in the past.

"The most troublesome thing is still the beast tide." Lin Hai pushed up his glasses, his face was a little pale. "I've seen the internal assessment report from Dragon Shield. This city-destroying beast tide will include level 110 lord-level creatures, and there will be more than one."

"Just defending against the beast tide is enough to exhaust most of our energy. Their choice to attack the city at this time clearly shows that they want to reap the benefits without lifting a finger."

"Damn it, a bunch of scum who only know how to take advantage of the chaos!" a leader couldn't help but curse.

The meeting room was filled with anger and unease.

Hua Zitong raised her hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

She looked around at the crowd and saw weariness and worry on the faces of these guild elders, but she saw no sign of retreat.

"I know everyone is under a lot of pressure." Her voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

"In this battle, we have no way to retreat. Behind us lies the home we built brick by brick, the hope of thousands of brothers and sisters in the guild. Therefore, we can only win."

Her tone was calm, but her unwavering decisiveness reassured everyone present.

Over the past six months, it was this woman who led them to create miracles time and time again.

"What about our allies?" asked the unmoving mountain.

"Sword Pointing at Rose and Flower Language Phoenix have agreed to each bring a thousand core members to harass the Godslayer Alliance's rear from the outside after we start the war, relieving some of the pressure on us," Hua Zitong said. "But we can't place all our hopes on them. In the end, we have to rely on ourselves in this battle."

She paused for a moment, then began to issue specific combat orders.

"Immovable as a mountain, you will lead a regiment and be responsible for the eastern city wall. That area has the most open terrain and will be the main direction of attack for the beast tide and the enemy's main force, so the pressure will be the greatest."

"Understood!" Immovable as a mountain stood up and nodded heavily.

"Steel Shield, you will lead the Second Regiment and be responsible for the north side. The terrain outside the north wall is complex, with many mountains and hills, which is suitable for small-scale skirmishes and counter-attacks. Make the most of your strengths."

"Leave it to me!"

"Lin Hai, you're in charge of overall logistics. All mana crystals, arrow tower supplies, and healing potions must be guaranteed. I don't want any link in the chain to break down due to supply issues."

"Don't worry, guild master, we have enough supplies to fight for three days and three nights."

"Night Wind, your Shadow Squad, continue your infiltration and reconnaissance. I need to keep track of the movements of every high-ranking member of the Godslayer Alliance in real time."

"Chasing Wind, you lead the archer squad and fire freely from the city walls, prioritizing eliminating the enemy's healers and magic damage dealers."

……

One order after another was issued in an orderly manner, and the originally chaotic and uneasy atmosphere was gradually replaced by a tense but orderly pre-war atmosphere.

Everyone found their place and understood their task.

After everyone had made their arrangements, Hua Zitong walked to the sand table and looked at the lonely city surrounded on three sides by red light spots.

She had done everything she could. Tactics, deployment, logistics, diplomacy... she had rehearsed every detail countless times.

Even so, the heavy weight in her heart remained.

She knew that this battle was still missing one crucial element.

A person who can make the final decision, turn the tide, and turn the impossible into possible.

"Beep".

Just then, her communicator beeped softly.

It's a system announcement.

[Server-wide Announcement: The Battle of the Undying City will officially begin in 24 hours. At that time, a city-destroying beast horde will surge forth from the Gate of Wailing, launching a 12-hour attack on the city. During the defense, all player attacks against the Undying City will receive a 50% bonus to damage. Good luck to Mythical Guild!]

The cold, impersonal system notification sound struck the hearts of everyone in the conference room like a heavy hammer.

The final moment is finally here.

Everyone turned to look at Hua Zitong, awaiting her final instructions.

Hua Zitong took a deep breath, just about to say something to boost morale, when her gaze inadvertently fell on her friend list on her communicator.

The profile picture that had been gray for half a year suddenly lit up at this moment.

Hua Zitong froze completely.

He... came back?

The thought surged through her body like an electric current.

With trembling hands, she clicked on the profile picture and sent a message.

[Hua Zitong: Where are you?]

No reply.

She posted another message.

[Hua Zitong: Reply immediately upon seeing this message!]

It still disappeared without a trace.

In the conference room, everyone noticed her unusual behavior.

"President, what's wrong?" asked the unmoving man with concern.

Hua Zitong did not answer; her eyes were fixed on the communicator screen, and her heart was pounding uncontrollably.

She didn't know where Li Wu was now, nor what he had gone through in the past six months.

But she knew one thing.

If he really comes back, then this battle will have a different approach.

Just as she was about to force herself to calm down and rethink her tactical plan, the communicator rang again.

This time, it wasn't a system announcement, nor was it that message that was six months late.

Instead, it was a completely new message that had just arrived.

It's still that familiar ID.

[Seeing Through the Fog: Just came out, what's going on outside?]