[Switching to March's perspective...]
[March sensed the signs of an impending crisis, the moment of testing has finally arrived...]
The scene shifts.
Appearing before all the players.
Is a surprised March.
"What was that tremor just now...? It seems the entire ship is gradually slowing down~?"
"It must be that the Borisin have indeed invaded the Skysplitter. According to General Huaiyan's instructions... I should also take action- now."
March blinked.
Tentatively, she opened the door.
However.
Just two steps out.
She saw wolf shadows!
Two Borisin were- guarding her door!
Noticing March approaching.
They turned around abruptly.
And let out suppressed growls.
March asked nervously, "You... definitely aren't Cloud Knights playing the role of Borisin, right?"
"You... are real Borisin, aren't you?!"
However.
The response to March was even more ferocious growls!
[Battle begins]
...
"I can see she's really nervous, haha, so cute~"
"March has a bit of humor in her."
"Little March is scared, after all, this time her friends aren't by her side, you can hear it in her breathing, but she remembers Huaiyan's instructions! She didn't back down! Little March, well done!"
"Go, my junior sister March 7th!"
"March should have the strength to solo the Borisin..."
"What do you mean? Should? I, March 7th, am not to be trifled with!"
"That's the Swordmaster of the Astral Express!"
...
Astral Express.
March 7th was in her room, watching the main storyline.
Seeing so many comments supporting her.
The corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve upward.
This new Path of hers.
The reception was better than expected!
"Hehe..."
"This girl is truly a prodigy!"
"Swords are actually my least proficient weapon!"
"Speaking of which... could it be that I have to fight Hoolay?"
She saw herself defeating two Borisin soldiers.
Then passing through a corridor glowing with red light.
Arriving at a gate.
The gate shimmered with golden light.
Indicating that interaction was possible.
[Under the strategies of the generals, you are about to face a formidable Borisin enemy. It would be wise to prepare before proceeding.]
[(Enter) I am ready.]
[(Exit) Let me catch my breath.]
Seeing such prompts and options.
March 7th suddenly felt her mouth go dry!
"Wow, it really is me fighting Hoolay!?"
This was definitely going to be a tough battle!
Most likely unwinnable!
So,
The system prompted to save here!
March 7th's heart instantly tightened!
Her hands trembled slightly.
She was well aware of her own strength.
Taking down one or two Borisin soldiers was manageable.
But facing a Borisin war chief...
That was just asking for trouble!
Wait!
This doesn't feel right!
There must be a plan behind this!
It couldn't possibly be me facing Hoolay head-on!
[(Enter) I am ready.]
Passing through the gate.
She successfully reunited with Yunli and Yanqing.
Yunli spoke up: "Little brother Yanqing, the wolf you wish to hunt is currently standing on the martial arena above us, challenging the Cloud Knights..."
"This martial ceremony won't be broadcasted to the people of Xianzhou, nor is it a polite sword duel. It's a deadly battle with no honor, only danger. March, are you ready?"
March 7th placed her hands on her hips: "Guess I'll have to quote General Jing Yuan's famous line, 'Well, since we're already here.'"
...
"Since we're here, might as well eat before leaving~"
"So it's really the kids fighting Hoolay?"
"March 7th: The three of us are amazing!"
"Spoiler! March 7th will be defeated by Hoolay, and after being severely injured, she will unlock a new Path— Remembrance!"
"I don't believe a word of it!"
"The Remembrance Path has already been released in the Simulated Universe."
"If you dare hurt our little March, you're dead!"
"March 7th's strength is no longer what it used to be. I'm really looking forward to her performance."
...
Meanwhile, on the martial arena above.
All the Cloud Knights had fallen!
Only Hoolay remained standing.
And he appeared completely unharmed!
He looked so arrogant, as if he were the only one who mattered!
"Hahaha..."
"Pathetic, truly pathetic!"
Yanqing, Yunli, and March 7th surrounded Hoolay from three different positions.
Seeing new opponents.
Hoolay sneered.
Grabbing the sword stuck in the ground.
He swung it with force!
Sending the fallen Cloud Knights flying, clearing a space.
Then.
His claws dug into the ground.
His eyes flashed red.
Directly targeting Yanqing, who was wielding a flying sword!
[Entering battle]
"It's here, it's finally here!"
"The long-awaited Hoolay boss fight!"
"Challenge: beat Hoolay in one life!"
Little Gui was ecstatic!
As if possessed by the Heavenly Strike General!
"To send a few cubs to their deaths..."
"Is there no other worthy warrior on the Xianzhou Luofu?"
With Hoolay's challenge.
The melody of the background music instantly played!
The erhu's sound resonated!
It felt as if we were right there!
The tension and pressure of the battle immediately surged!
However.
Little Gui directly unleashed Acheron's ultimate move!
"I mourn for the departed."
"Hum—"
A dull electric current sound cut through everything!
The world,
Instantly fell silent.
...
"Hoolay: I'm fighting Acheron, is this real?"
"I was feeling a bit nervous, but the moment Acheron's ultimate was unleashed, I instantly felt invincible."
"This is the sense of security my Acheron brings!"
"Steady, steady!"
"Put in some effort, I can still handle it."
"Acheron: I heard you're quite arrogant, let me see what's going on here?"
...
"The twilight rain will eventually fall."
Hoolay's health bar was directly reduced by a third!
Half-crouched on the ground.
He roared, "You think setting up an ambush and outnumbering me will lead to victory?"
"I'll make you realize how utterly wrong you are!"
Hoolay suddenly let out a skyward roar!
And behind him.
A massive blood moon appeared!
His entire body was bathed in a crimson glow!
Flames seemed to ignite on his back.
First, a downward slash.
Followed by an upward strike!
Three crescent-shaped blood arcs tore through the ground.
Dealing massive lightning damage to three of our characters!
"Enough, before Feixiao arrives, you'll serve as the entertainment!"
"Little brats, swing your swords with all your might!"
"You think I'll run? The path of the wolf is only forward, never retreat!"
Just after taking two actions.
It was Hoolay's turn again!
Slash!
A downward smash followed by a group strike!
[Hoolay's Fury gauge is full, releasing [Wolf's Pursuit, Blood Moon's Descent]]
The background suddenly changed!
Beside Hoolay.
Various weapons were embedded in the ground.
Swords, spears, halberds...
And he himself stood sideways in the center.
Wrapped in a bloody aura.
The smoke of war blew past.
The luster on his body was like ashes.
A flash of red light in his eyes!
In an instant, he rushed to the side of his prey.
Under the blood moon!
He unleashed a fierce and unparalleled strike!
The blade light erupted like magma!
Filling the entire screen!
"Boom!"
Jiaoqiu from Little Gui's team was severely wounded!
Only 76 HP left!
Looking at the action bar on the left.
After two characters.
It was Hoolay's turn again!
...
"Huh?"
"Holy crap, the damage is so high?"
"Jiao Jiao!!!"
"He even has a special ultimate move close-up?"
"I was just about to say this Hoolay is pretty easy, but then he just one-shots someone at full health?"
"Bro, he's already taken five consecutive actions?"
"It's almost Hoolay's turn again."
"Damn, his speed must be over 300, right?"
"Hoolay: Challenge to speedrun Xianzhou with one life."