Late at night, Ren Suo gestured to his cleaning clone to get him a cup of chilled freshly squeezed juice, which he sipped while watching the information on the screen.
"If no Apostles of the Moon God die during the game, the difficulty can be reduced..." Ren Suo frowned slightly.
At first glance, it seemed Ren Suo could simply prevent Luna from finishing off the other Apostles of the Moon God. But it was not that simple—the Apostles of the Moon God were enemies of one another.
Even if Luna was the epitome of compassion, only crippling the Apostles of the Moon God and pushing them to safety, Ren Suo wasn't running Kai Shan Hall. He couldn't let Luna protect the other Apostles of the Moon God. And once Luna left, the Apostles of the Moon God in a Dream Death State, even if protected by allies, were still likely to be targeted by other Apostles of the Moon God.
The current strongest force among the Apostles of the Moon God was still their Miracles, which were as unpredictable as ghost gods. Once an Apostle of the Moon God was incapacitated and their allies had to protect them, they were practically like slabs of streaky pork that anyone could take a bite out of.
Therefore, it was useless for Luna to show mercy, as the other Apostles of the Moon God might not necessarily do the same.
But the insider tip provided by the tavern owner couldn't be wrong. If it were free, that would be one thing, but this was bought with money, with the guarantee of the Mini-World Game Console. If this information was still mistaken, Ren Suo would send a clone to beat up Zhao Huo to vent his frustration.
Thus, as long as Ren Suo could keep every Apostle of the Moon God alive, he might be able to take the easiest route to victory.
Ren Suo's "Rippling Spring Sounds" had no cooldown. If the difficulty were any higher and he couldn't handle it, it would be troublesome. Naturally, he wanted to clear the game at the lowest difficulty.
However, it was very difficult to keep every Apostle of the Moon God alive...
Moreover, this path needed to be chosen from the start. If Ren Suo really wanted to take this route, he would have to stick to it until the end; otherwise, all his efforts would be wasted.
After finishing the juice, Ren Suo had essentially thought through the gains and losses and made up his mind.
Although the task seemed difficult because Ren Suo couldn't control the actions of the other Apostles of the Moon God—what if someone else killed an Apostle? Just like in a Battle Royale game, it was good enough to save oneself, let alone prevent others from killing people.
However, Ren Suo soon realized that although confrontations were inevitable, each confrontation was controllable.
At other times, the Apostles of the Moon God couldn't tell each other apart. Even if someone remembered an identity or face, it would change after a day. A hedonistic, rich second-generation type, who yesterday was living a life of luxury, could today become a dark executioner soaring through the sky, impossible to pursue.
Therefore, the only opportunity for the Apostles of the Moon God to kill each other was during the scramble for the Silver Moon Crystal.
Thinking this way, Ren Suo had a lot of room to maneuver, not to mention he still had the great save/load technique; if one try didn't work, he could just try again.
With his mind made up, Ren Suo decisively chose to load a saved game. He still let Luna draw fire with her humble taunting. But after Luna obtained the Silver Moon Crystal: Dragon Heart, Ren Suo opened the item interface and threw down three other Silver Moon Crystals.
However, before he could control her, Luna blinked and quickly picked up the Silver Moon Crystals she had thrown out, not letting a single one go. She even snarled with a grimace:
"I can't lose my things! Mine, they are all mine!"
... Ren Suo glanced at the screen. Oh well, the effect he wanted was already achieved: everyone was staring at Luna with burning gazes.
This time, Ren Suo didn't pick the ill-fated red-haired man and blue-haired woman. Instead, he randomly selected a lucky bald spectator in the audience to blast, but only seriously injured him. Then, he immediately had Luna bypass him, frantically using the "Mage's Death-Defying Feather" to break through the encirclement.
After teleporting three times in a row, Luna showed no apparent reaction, but her clothes were indeed mostly torn. Her exposed skin was a sheet of crimson, and the combat information log popped up a prompt: "Luna has sustained minor internal injuries."
The physical enhancement that "Mysterious Sovereign's Secret Record - Mortal Shedding" gave Luna, along with the "Gauze Clothing" providing snug protection without any gaps, only allowed her to Teleport three times in quick succession. Aside from Magicians, everyone using Offerings had to face real physical risks. At such extreme speeds, even a gentle breeze was like a blade to her, and the atmospheric pressure was crushing her internal organs. It was as if her whole body was boiling...
Don't ask Ren Suo how he knew this so clearly; he had tried teleporting while vomiting blood a few months ago.
Moreover, as Ren Suo had predicted, even though Luna had dealt a Serious Injury to the bald man, those Transcendents didn't take the chance to kill him. Instead, they chased after Luna with all their might.
What's the use in killing the bald guy? That flashy, sky-blue-haired woman up ahead has four Silver Moon Crystals!
If Luna had only one Silver Moon Crystal, perhaps the others wouldn't have paid her so much attention and would have prioritized dealing with other competitors.
But four was different. To date, only seven Silver Moon Crystals had appeared, and Luna had already grabbed more than half!
At this time, would they even spare a few seconds to consider other people? Definitely not. They would doggedly pursue Luna to make her drop her loot!
This was the inspiration Ren Suo got from the Watcher's five-person premade team: while the premade team might gain huge efficiency in the battle for the Silver Moon Crystals, they would definitely be targeted by the other Apostles of the Moon God.
So, as long as the premade five-person team was willing, and as long as they consistently had the upper hand, they could indeed prevent any Apostles of the Moon God from dying. After all, the Apostles weren't fools. When faced with a terrifying adversary they couldn't confront, it would be meaningless for them to kill other competitors.
It's like in a long-distance race, where athletes, to achieve Victory, might poison others, trip their competitors, or talk trash to distract them, aiming to reduce their competition and increase their own chances of winning. But suddenly, if someone shows up on the track riding a bicycle—and an electric bicycle with an added battery at that—who would bother targeting anyone else? They'd unite to take down the rule-breaker first.
Although Luna didn't have the numerical advantage of a five-person team, she now had four Silver Moon Crystals. These were like four seeds that had sprouted early in the competition; she was practically a seeded player.
Everyone knew that if they didn't eliminate Luna first, the rest had virtually no hope of Divine Enthronement.
The temptation of benefit is a far greater taunt to an enemy than malicious words.
But now it was Luna's turn to be in trouble. Those Apostles of the Moon God were not fools either. They didn't throw Spells at Luna; instead, they sought ways to inflict physical harm on her.
Even though Luna's "Moon Step" allowed her to weave through the alleys of Moon Night Market, there were three or four Transcendents whose movement Ability was not inferior to hers, and they clung to Luna tenaciously!
At that moment, several Fiery Flames and Cold Ice attacks shot out from afar, and there was even a dazzling Miracle among them. But the targets included not only Luna but also the Apostles of the Moon God behind her.
After all, the silver-white light column had existed for a full two to three minutes. By now, other Apostles of the Moon God had also gradually arrived!
"She has four Silver Moon Crystals on her! Miracles are ineffective against her; her weakness is physical Attack!"
Immediately, an Apostle of the Moon God used a sound Spell, exposing Luna's secrets to the Apostles who had just joined the battlefield, making their target clear. When you see injustice, lend a hand. If there's a boss, gang up on it.
Ren Suo secretly frowned. There are too many pursuers now, and those Apostles of the Moon God behind are very fast. I can't shake them off.
What to do...
Just then, a sharp silver light cut through the sky. An Apostle of the Moon God on a Roof, who was like a child, prying stones loose to throw at Luna, was struck by the silver light. He was sent flying far away and embedded into a building.
"Disturbers of the Moonlit Night shall be imprisoned for life!"
A radiant, red-clad figure leapt onto a high platform in front of Luna, drawing everyone's attention. They soon realized she was a strikingly beautiful girl with fiery hair, standing 1.8 meters tall. Her bosom quivered like two impatient rabbits, her waist so slim it could be encircled with a single hand, and her buttocks were round and tight. She was clad in a red Magical Girl battle outfit and red high heels. In her hand, she brandished a three-meter Cross Spear, meticulously crafted from diamonds, looking down on them with a proud gaze.
This choice of clothing… It was full of an immature yearning for maturity.
Although this red-haired spear-wielding girl looked somewhat odd, there was no faking her strength. With a casual sweep, she had driven an Apostle of the Moon God from the battlefield. In the real world, she would be at least a Fourth Stage Expert, or even stronger.
The experts from League of Legends had arrived!
Ren Suo breathed a sigh of relief. Luna currently holds the status of Environmental King. As long as she clings to the thighs of the red-haired spear girl, what can those Apostles of the Moon God do to Luna?
The red-haired spear girl recognized Luna as well: "Environmental King? You're being... chased?"
"That's right. I was picking up trash in the park, and while doing so, these environment-destroying excavators started chasing me…"
Just as Ren Suo was letting Luna spout nonsense, someone suddenly shouted, "She's lying! She's one of the culprits who made a mess of the park!"
The red-haired spear girl immediately fixed her gaze on Luna: "Environmental King, you actually damaged the environment? You've brought shame to the word 'environmental'!"
"'Environmental King' has been exposed by the Dream."
Ren Suo cursed under his breath, Damn it! Someone in Moon Night Market actually has more standing than Luna. The person who just spoke clearly has a more respected Status than the Environmental King, so the red-haired spear girl believed him instantly.
It doesn't matter if I lose the Environmental King title; after all, I've secured 90% of the Experience Points. Compared to obtaining the Silver Moon Crystal, this loss is acceptable.
The red-haired spear girl quickly moved in front of Luna. The other Apostles of the Moon God also stopped attacking, but they didn't flee either, instead watching from a distance.
The champions from League of Legends were indeed very strong. However, the Apostles of the Moon God possessed near-unsolvable Miracles that made even experts despair. If Luna were subdued by the red-haired spear girl, they would definitely concentrate their fire on the red-haired girl. The distribution of Luna's loot would then naturally be a matter of individual capability.
In front were the red-haired spear girl and League of Legends; behind, a bunch of Apostles of the Moon God.
Even if Ren Suo had Luna run, she couldn't last long against the pursuit of two factions.
A desperate situation.
Should I load from a previous save?
Ren Suo paused for a moment, lost in thought.
Although Ren Suo felt that the situation had spiraled out of control, he sensed an opportunity to turn things around. He bit his finger. Seeing his clone mopping the floor in front of him, he had the clone massage his head to help him think more clearly.
After what felt like an eternity, Ren Suo suddenly exclaimed:
"That's right!"
As if struck by a revelation, he patted the clone's thigh. I should learn some massage techniques!
Resolved to learn the art of massage for his clone, Ren Suo continued playing the game.
He opened the action menu and browsed Luna's custom actions.
The game controller was quite limiting in many ways. If Ren Suo wanted Luna to perform some intricate actions, he had to look through the action menu.
Soon, Ren Suo found his target: "Got it... 'Strong Provocation Against Women.'"
Meanwhile, the red-haired spear girl was slowly approaching Luna: "Hands on your head and squat down!"
Just as the red-haired spear girl was only three meters away from Luna, Luna suddenly sprang towards her. The redhead quickly retreated, brandishing her spear. But Luna, agile as a cat, easily breached the spear's dance and unleashed a slap!
SLAP!
The Apostles of the Moon God were stunned.
The other heroes from League of Legends who had just arrived were stunned too.
The red-haired spear girl was stunned.
Luna had slapped the red-haired spear girl's bosom, causing her large breasts to wobble back and forth.
Then, Luna swiftly retreated from her spear's range, adjusted her own "rabbits," and proudly snorted, "Yours feel awful! They're fake."
Yours feel awful! They're fake.
Yours are fake.
They're fake.
Fake.
Fake.
"...Hah."
The red-haired spear girl stamped her feet, her red high heels instantly shattering. Clutching her spear, she let out a uniform, chilling chuckle filled with murderous intent.
Then Ren Suo had Luna swiftly turn around and rush towards the Apostles of the Moon God who were chasing her, speaking with great Affinity:
"Big brothers and sisters, stop chasing! I'm back!"
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