Chapter 1799: Challenge
Li Yao looked at the battlefield and sneered, "Trying to assault a comprehensive military formation with a single type of troop? How naive."
In his view, if cavalry wants to gain an advantage over their opponents, they need either light cavalry, like centaurs, who don't wear much armor and rely on speed, using hit-and-run tactics to drag the enemy to death.
The Tauren were almost annihilated by this approach, which shows how terrifying this tactic can be.
Or there's the heavy cavalry, fully clad in heavy armor, charging with powerful steeds to crush the opposition.
The Ogre elite cavalry seem strong and indeed are formidable, equipped with Kodo Beasts, known for their endurance and strength. The Kodo's size is enormous, capable of trampling and unleashing some lightning energy.
But these ogres are disappointing; they wear little armor. It's not that they lack heavy armor — they're just too lazy, believing their strong physiques can win any fight without armor. If they wore heavy armor, even if they couldn't break through Li Yao's Worm Tribe legion, the Jump Bugs would have almost no effect on them.
Now, however, they can't break through the formation and have to endure attacks from Jump Bugs and steel needles, resulting in more ogre deaths compared to the opposition since the start of the battle.
"It's easy to talk. We barely held off their elites using a legion scroll, yet their elite cavalry also face a comprehensive formation and broke through ours," Haikuo Tiankong said with a bitter smile.
Li Yao shook his head, "It still shows that your frontline tanks aren't strong enough. If the tanks can't withstand the enemy's charge, it's like a team fighting monsters where the tank can't hold aggro, and consequently, damage dealers and healers naturally suffer, reducing their effectiveness."
Flower in That Instant enviously said, "Can't you sell us some of your elite tanks then?"
Li Yao rubbed his nose, "It's not that I'm stingy. If I could sell them, I'd be rich by now. On one hand, you can hardly control them in large numbers, and on the other, even if I gave you the units I produce, the final control would still be with me. Would you buy them then?"
The two were speechless. If that were true, only Starfire members might exchange for them, as others would not. Without ultimate control, the risk of defection in battle is too great, and the army would collapse directly.
On the city wall, the ogres and the great Magician General also wore somber expressions, seemingly understanding Li Yao's confidence.
Li Yao's confidence wasn't from the so-called Air Fortress but from his genuine strength. He had grown enough to have his own elite legion, and if there were enough numbers, Li Yao could indeed become a prominent figure. Of course, considering that the summoned Insect Race Ace Army is not in small numbers, is it?
"Prairie Fire, are you still hiding behind and not daring to fight me?" The Cavalry General charged left and right, slaughtering a swath of bugs. Yet, whether it's the Thunder Beast or the Destroyer, their sheer bodies blocked him after a short advance.
He was naturally the focus of the steel needles and Jump Bugs, with many steel needles embedded in his body and wounds from the Jump Bugs.
Suddenly, the Cavalry General's mount tilted, throwing him off. His Kodo Beast let out a miserable cry as half its body fell into a large pit.
The bugs underground continuously attacked the Kodo Beast's weak underbelly, and it was evident it couldn't survive.
"Clown, I already said you're not qualified to face my great master." The Crypt Lord bit the struggling Kodo Beast's neck, and the surging blood energy flowed into his body.
The previously scarred body of the Crypt Lord suddenly became vibrant, almost as if alive, with steadily growing power.
"Hahaha, it turned out to be royal quality Kodo bloodline; this is a great supplement. Very well, rise and fight for me."
The fallen Kodo Beast's lifeless eyes shone with an icy glint, a layer of frost gradually covering its body, which shrank somewhat, resembling a blood-drained corpse. Still, it stood up and turned to attack its former companions.
"Damn bugs, I want you dead!" The Ogre Cavalry Leader roared, launching a whirlwind attack as he landed.
A violent storm of weapons ensued, tearing the bugs into pieces, creating a blood-soaked clearing around him.
"A good opportunity, block him," several players flying at low altitude said.
They were an elite player team tasked with hunting leaders and above-ranked enemies. Not adept at legion warfare and command, they had strong teams adept at boss hunting.
This Cavalry General was clearly a novice world tier, and they were tempted, wanting to see if they could take him down.
In fact, Li Yao's persistent hunting of world-class bosses made countless people envious.
If no one could kill them, it would be one thing. But since someone had achieved it, they were naturally unwilling to back down, believing they could also accomplish it. If Li Yao alone could, a whole regiment should fare better, right?
"I didn't expect that team to join the main army. It seems they all want to benefit," Haikuo Tiankong said.
Li Yao raised his eyebrows, "They're just courting death. Are they well-known?"
Flower in That Instant smiled wryly, "Your Starfire is so strong, you naturally wouldn't encounter them. But many guilds aren't strong enough to kill overly powerful bosses and leaders, and letting them go is unwilling. So mercenary groups emerged, with the Blood Rose Mercenary Group being a standout. They don't belong to a guild; they specifically help individuals or guilds kill bosses for a commission and a share of the boss's dropped loot."
Li Yao understood, realizing he had overlooked such a group of people. Indeed, the Ancient God World bosses were exceedingly tough to kill, be it for guilds or individuals. Discovering a boss and being unable to kill it yet unwilling to let it go, such mercenaries were highly trustworthy, never breaching agreed-upon terms.
In reality, this was the latest way to earn Gold Coins, comprised of experts stronger than gold-groups.
Suddenly, Li Yao, who initially intended to battle the opposing General, halted and sneered, then turned to fill the void, beginning to hunt ogres.
"If you want to leave, you must first pass me."
Boom!
A towering Tauren warrior leapt down from high above, landing squarely to intercept the Ogre General.
"Scram!"
Seeing it was a novice, the Cavalry General sneered, charging forward like a tank.
"Shield up."
Instantly, SM's Earth Shield and the Priest's Word Shield simultaneously enveloped the warrior as they charged ahead, Shield raised in front.
Clang!
Their collision was fierce; the Ogre Cavalry General's movement halted, while the Tauren warrior was directly sent flying, their Shield shattered, and their health dropping significantly.
Everyone was astonished. Could the casual collision attack be that powerful? Healing beams continuously fell on them, two ranged members blocking the General, only to be sent flying and crashing into a Destroyer to finally stop.
"Overestimating yourself." The Cavalry General sneered…