People are in Star Iron; who says they're just NPCs?

The reason for the delay is twofold: firstly, the Silver Iron Guards need a little more time for their pre-battle preparations; and secondly, Lin Li has used up most of his time in the real world today.

He must ensure his presence for the final battle, so the final assault can only be scheduled for tomorrow to ensure he has enough time to maneuver.

After arranging the battle plan, Lin Li returned to the NPC world, while the pioneering team followed Hilva back to the machine house and fell asleep immediately.

Looking at the three pretty girls sleeping side by side on the bed, a big question mark popped into Hiluva's mind. "Weren't you all so energetic and lively just now? How come you're asleep so suddenly? Are you that sleepy?" Xingbao and Yingbao, of course, weren't in a rush to sleep because they were sleepy; they were simply craving something.

Upon returning to the NPC world, the two dragged Lin Li into Yingbao's room, and without even closing the door, they began a fierce battle. Before long, Yingbao's room had transformed into a battlefield filled with the sounds of gunfire.

This was Xingbao's first time participating in a multiplayer battle, but she was known for being incredibly easy to kill and had a cheerful, mischievous personality, so she quickly adapted to the rhythm of the game.

Needless to say, Yingbao has participated in multiplayer battles before and is quite experienced.

The soft, melodious sounds in the room blended with the crisp sounds of impact and the gurgling of water, creating a captivating symphony.

Guan Lai's voice has another listener—March 7th.

The pink-haired girl entered the NPC world with Yingbao and Xingbao, purely out of curiosity. She was quite curious about what Lin Li and Yingbao would do, since both of them had close relationships with Lin Li.

March 7th is lively and active, with a very strong sense of curiosity. Having been bullied by Lin Li before, she actually has a slight longing for this kind of thing.

She sneaked into Lin Li's villa, and as soon as she entered the master bedroom, she heard sounds coming from the second bedroom where Liu Ying lived.

That seductive voice was like a kitten's paw, scratching at March 7's heart. She couldn't help but move closer, and just then she discovered that the door wasn't closed tightly, leaving a crack.

What a God-given opportunity!

Without a second thought, March 7th quietly approached the door and secretly peeked inside. The scene that caught her eye made her pretty face turn bright red instantly!

Xingbao, completely naked, was sitting on Lin Li's lap, rocking rhythmically. Bao, also naked, was beside Lin Li, offering him a pair of snow rabbits.

Two people together? That's so daring and exciting!

This three-person activity completely refreshed Xiao Sanyue's understanding, and she suddenly had a better grasp of it.

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Chapter 139 The Final Battle Begins

March 7th's values ​​were challenged once again.

I know you two have a good relationship and are very close, but it can't be that good, right? Is this kind of thing really that comfortable?

Xiao Sanyue had actually experienced it too. When she first entered the NPC world, she was also punished by Lin Li for restraining the wolf once. The wonderful feeling she experienced that time is still unforgettable to this day.

That time it was just Lin Li kissing and touching, there was no real combat.

Looking at Danbao and Xingbao's expressions now, they seem much more comfortable than she was back then!

Looking at her best friend's radiant face, the pink-haired girl couldn't help but feel a longing for real combat.

Her gaze unconsciously fell on Lin Li's near-perfect figure, and she subconsciously put herself in his shoes, imagining what it would be like if she were the one in bed right now.

Trying to scare me!

March 7th, how can you be so shameless? That's your best friend's boyfriend, not yours!

The pink-haired girl was stunned for a moment, then quickly banished the jumbled thoughts from her mind. She glanced at the still intense battle inside the room, hesitated for a long time, and finally left.

She actually wanted to stay and watch a little longer, but the gap in the door was quite large, and there was a risk of being discovered. It would be too embarrassing to be caught eavesdropping!

The day passed quickly. Lin Li spent a pleasant afternoon with Liu Ying and Xing Bao, and then took a good nap to recharge for the upcoming battle.

The next morning, the firefly star Seele, along with March 7th and Silva, headed to Crepper Castle to gather.

Bronya and Jepard, two high-ranking members of the Silver Guard, have already drawn up enough elite guards, and Cocolia will also personally take the field. This time, the Beloborg side has truly fielded its best guards.

"Where's Lin Li?" Cocolia asked, noticing that Lin Li was not among the team members.

"He's not traveling with us; he's already infiltrated the Rift to observe the situation and will be waiting for us on the way," Xingbao explained earnestly.

To save time in the real world, Lin Li will not show himself at the beginning of the operation. He will teleport over once the team has progressed to a certain point.

"I knew it! This guy's always appearing and disappearing like a ghost!" Hiluva had an "I knew it!" look on her face.

Cocolia nodded without asking further questions. In her eyes, Lin Li was incredibly powerful, appearing and disappearing without a trace, so nothing he did was surprising. "Alright, let's set off and proceed according to the original plan!"

Before Xingbao and the others arrived, Cocolia had already finished her pre-battle speech. Now, this elite Silver Iron Guard was full of killing intent and had an unstoppable momentum. Their morale was at its peak!

The team set off. According to Lin Li's plan, they would enter the Rift from the restricted area designated by the Iron Guard north of Belloborg, pass through a region called Echoing Corridor, and finally arrive at the Everwinter Ridge where the Star Core is located.

The route was determined by Lin Li based on the distribution of Rift Monsters in the NPC world.

The NPC world is a replica of the real world. By inferring the distribution of monsters in the real world's Rift, although there may be some errors, the general results are not far off.

Upon reaching the edge of the rift, without uttering any more encouraging words, Cocolia simply uttered the word "Attack," and the elite Silvermane Iron Guards charged into the rift.

In Everwinter Ridge, the star core that landed on Yalilo-VI floated silently in mid-air, now filled with rage.

Belloborg, the city built by the Builders, has blocked it for seven hundred years, and for those seven hundred years it has not stopped encroaching on the city.

Having finally found an opportunity to infiltrate Beloberg and bewitch the highest leader of humanity, it seemed that taking over the city was within reach, but then that human named Cocolia suddenly betrayed them!

It simply couldn't understand how the insignificant humans it had bewitched could turn against it! It was all because of that group that called themselves the pioneering team!

In just three days, Cocolia, who had once had unwavering faith in him, withdrew the Silver Note Iron Guards he had sent to their deaths, severed all contact with him, and is now even leading a group to try and seal him away!

How ridiculous!

Humans, as insignificant as ants, actually dared to attempt to seal a fully activated star core?

Although it had lost control of Cocolia, it could not hide the commotion within the Rift from it. It already knew that Cocolia had personally led the Iron Guard deep into the Rift, heading straight for it.

In its view, this was no different from suicide. Although it had not entered the trap it had prepared for the Silvermane Iron Guards, this kind of suicide was exactly what it wanted.

The star core hovered in mid-air, and waves of invisible power emanated from it, causing the entire Rift to boil.

Countless Rift Monsters surged toward the location of the Echoing Corridor, and the rifts throughout Yalilo-VI became unusually active, with new monsters constantly being born.

Those who were nearby gathered in the Echoing Corridor, while those who were farther away launched an attack on Bellenberg.

Fortunately, Lin Li had anticipated this situation and Cocolia had already arranged for Iron Guards to defend various areas, buying time for the main attacking force.

In the lower zone, Oleg, the leader of [Earthfire], and Natasha also organized the armed forces belonging to [Earthfire], joining forces with the robot Schwarz from the mechanical settlement and the Silverview Iron Guards who had re-entered the area to defend against the onslaught of the Rift Monsters.

The entire city of Belloborg was mobilized; this was a battle for the survival of the race, and everyone stepped onto the battlefield without hesitation.

In the NPC world, Lin Li changed into a black combat suit prepared for him by Estádio, with a long black trench coat over it. The fabric was a special material developed by the space station, impervious to water and fire, and adaptable to various extreme environments.

The combat uniform was designed by a top-notch clothing master, perfectly showcasing Lin Li's figure and temperament.

There were several screens in front of him, projecting the first-person perspectives of Firefly, Star Treasure, March 7th, and Cocolia onto different screens, allowing him to monitor everyone's status simultaneously.

He would be the first to rush to the rescue if anyone was in danger.

The initial progress after entering the Rift was relatively smooth. After all, this team had gathered almost all of Beloberg's elites, and Firefly and the others were particularly strong, making them more than capable of dealing with the monsters in the Rift.

But once inside the Echoing Corridor, the situation took a sharp turn for the worse.

The Rift was created by the activated Star Core, which was inherently unsuitable for human activity and put them at a natural disadvantage in terms of terrain. The Star Core also mobilized a large number of Rift monsters to rush towards the Echoing Corridor, and the Silver Iron Guards were immediately plunged into a fierce battle.

Cocolia made a quick decision, ordering Jepard to lead all the Iron Guards to build a defensive line here to hold off the main force of the Rift Monsters, while she led Bronya and the pioneer squad to continue their advance towards Everwinter Ridge.

Chapter 140 Facing the Star Core

Small, elite units with strong individual combat capabilities are more flexible and adaptable, less likely to attract attention, and are indeed more suitable for the current situation.

Most Rift Monsters lack the intelligence of humans, and the Star Core cannot micromanage every single one; this is the best solution at present. Without hesitation, Jepard led his men to construct a defensive line utilizing the terrain. He was inherently skilled in defensive warfare, and leading elite warriors, he was confident...

Holding out for a period of time is not a problem at all.

As long as Cocolia and the others can seal the star core in time, these monsters will be nothing to fear!

After helping Jepard establish a defensive line, the pioneer squad, Cocolia and Bronya, along with Seele and Hilva, formed a commando team and continued their advance towards Everwinter Ridge.

"Why hasn't Lin Li shown up yet? There are so many monsters, I hope he's not in trouble?"

The commando team's operations were much more efficient, and they were about to reach the outskirts of Everwinter Ridge. Bronya couldn't help but ask a question.

Having fought her way here, even though she was a powerful warrior, she was now feeling somewhat exhausted. Like her, Seele and Sylva were also panting heavily after numerous battles, clearly showing signs of fatigue.

If it's this difficult for them as a team, then it must be even more difficult for Lin Li to travel alone in the Rift!

"Don't worry, he'll be fine!" Yingbao and the others weren't worried at all, and were about to explain when her gaze suddenly sharpened. "Watch out behind you!"

An elite-level Rift Monster appeared behind Bronya without her noticing, its sharp claws aimed directly at Bronya's back, and she clearly had no time to dodge.

Seele, who was next to her, reacted a second faster and had already raised the purple scythe. However, she was exhausted and the scythe was knocked away by the enormous force. It looked like the two pretty girls were about to be pierced by the claws!

At the critical moment, a dark figure suddenly appeared in the scene and crashed into the monster with lightning speed, sending it flying and slamming it against the wall.

A series of snapping sounds rang out as the monster's limbs were broken by the shadowy figure, and its neck was finally snapped. Qian Jing cleanly and swiftly killed an elite monster with her bare hands, and the shadowy figure calmly retrieved Seele's scythe and handed it back to her.

"Thank you for your concern, I am perfectly safe." This was said to Bronya, while the shadowy figure was naturally Lin Li, who had been observing the battle situation in the NPC world.

He discovered Bronya and Seele were in danger through Yingbao's perspective and teleported over immediately, reacting even faster than Liuying. He had a rare opportunity to be a hero and save the damsels in distress; he had to make the most of it.

"Such speed!" Even Seele, who was known for her speed, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"So handsome!" This was March 7's exclamation; the pink-haired girl's focus was a little different from others. Firefly and Star Treasure's eyes also shone with admiration; he really was handsome!

Yingbao silently sheathed her sword. She could have reacted quickly enough to rescue him, but she was a step too slow because she noticed Lin Li's appearance immediately, which gave him the chance to shine.

Bronya nodded in thanks: "Thank you so much, Mr. Lin, for saving me!"

Lin Li's black combat uniform paired with a long black trench coat gave him a cool demeanor that he didn't usually have. He smiled slightly and said, "No need to be polite. You've all been through a lot and must have eaten something and rested to replenish your strength."

The decisive battle is about to begin, and we must enter the battlefield in top condition. I'll stand guard for you during this time. "This place is relatively secluded, with very few monsters. The few that did come near were easily dealt with by Lin Li."

With his [Fighting Level III] skill, his current combat ability is extremely strong. The only one present who could probably defeat him is Yingbao after she puts on her mecha.

Lin Li doesn't yet possess star-destroying level combat power, but he can be considered invincible on battlefields of this intensity. Moreover, he has the divine skill of [Recovery], making his endurance top-notch.

Because Lin Li's time in the real world was limited, and Jepard was under a lot of pressure, they didn't rest for long. After a ten-minute break, they set off again and entered the outer perimeter of Everwinter Ridge.

We're very close to the star core now, but the number and strength of the monsters have increased by more than one level.

Starcore outwardly looks down on humanity, but after discovering that a commando team had broken through layers of blockades and entered Everwinter Ridge, it had no choice but to strengthen its own defenses.

The Star Core possesses immense energy, but it lacks combat power itself; it can only control Rift Monsters for protection. The fierce battle has begun once again!

Cocolia, Bronya, Seele, and Hilva, the locals of Beloberg, demonstrated a strong fighting spirit. The more numerous and ferocious the Rift monsters, the more it proved that they had come to the right place.

With hope of resolving the Beloberg crisis within reach, how could these Beloberg people, who have endured wind, snow, and bitter cold, not fight with all their might?

Lin Li and the others also showed great fighting spirit. With Liu Ying as their biggest trump card, Lin Li was not worried about losing. He regarded this battle as a test for himself.

His strength improves rapidly, but he lacks sufficient practical experience. The [Fighting] skill can enhance his combat level, and even pure combat experience can be directly imparted to him, but some things cannot be imparted.

For example, how to control emotions, how to adjust one's mindset, how to be ruthless when facing enemies, and how to avoid unnecessary sympathy, etc.

Lin Li understood these principles, of course, but he had never experienced them firsthand. Before joining the battle today, he had never even killed a person with his own hands, let alone killed anyone. Before entering the NPC world, he had never even killed a chicken. The most serious act of killing he had ever committed was probably crushing an ant or swatting it.

Mosquitoes.

This kind of mindset shift cannot be achieved through indoctrination; it requires personal experience to truly grow from it.

The star core that descended upon Yalilo-VI happens to excel at influencing enemies on a psychological level. While manipulating the Rift Monsters to encircle and annihilate them, it constantly attempts to influence and manipulate the members of the assault team through various whispers.

Lin Li was initially affected, but his will was gradually tempered in battle, and he quickly shut out the influence. The others were even more resolute, the only one perhaps less so was Cocolia. But she was now completely subjugated.

She submits to Lin Li, and as long as Lin Li's banner doesn't fall, her hope will not be shattered.

With everyone working together, after half an hour of trekking, they finally arrived at the core area of ​​Yongdong Ridge, facing the source of all the disasters – the One-Star Core!

This is a vast ancient ruin, with a star core suspended in mid-air, surrounded by the last line of defense formed by the few remaining Rift Monsters.

"Cocolia, you've come!" The star core shimmered with light and emitted a harsh, unpleasant sound.

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Chapter 141 [Storage] Cripper's Vision

Cocolia remained indifferent, showing no intention of paying any attention to the star core.

It must be said that this human team, which is looked down upon by the Star Core, has already posed a great threat to it.

Star Core doesn't have many options left. The Rift Monsters have been mostly eliminated, and Star Core itself doesn't possess strong combat capabilities.

So it has been going back to its old ways, trying to split the team from within. If it can bewitch one person to work for it, the situation can be greatly improved.

As long as it stalls for time until the Rift monsters from the Echoing Corridor are gathered back, it will be safe.

It excels at this kind of mental manipulation and control, directly and indiscriminately bewitching everyone.