Eastern Swamp.

Many people farming mobs nearby noticed the scene.

"Wasn't that 'Lonely at the Top' who just died?"

"Who is he?"

"Han Scong, his dad is that entertainment mogul. They say the celebrities they've been with could fill a camp!"

"Oh, I've heard of him. This should be interesting!"

"Of course, he even has his own studio and a large team just for playing games."

"By the way, that girl, her ID looks familiar, but I can't remember where I've seen it..."

"Who cares? We're just here for the show!"

...

Nearby players started chatting excitedly.

At this moment.

Four figures approached Tao Xiaoyao.

And not far behind them, more people were quickly arriving.

"Young Master Han said you must die and respawn today!"

A warrior named "Imperial Guard" said to Tao Xiaoyao.

"He insisted on following me... How is that my fault?"

Tao Xiaoyao said, feeling a bit wronged.

"You can explain that to Young Master Han yourself. Our job is to send you back!"

Imperial Guard raised his hand, ready to lead his people over.

A knight in a cloak suddenly walked over and quickly said to Imperial Guard, "Old Wei, wait a minute. This girl seems to be from the First Kill team."

"What First Kill team?"

Imperial Guard looked at the cloaked knight in confusion.

"Didn't you see that video? The team that got the first kill on the King of Firestone!" the cloaked knight replied.

"So what? Young Master Han said it, and you dare not follow?" Imperial Guard frowned.

"That's not what I mean. I'm saying she's not an easy target. Let's wait for more people." the cloaked knight said.

Imperial Guard thought for a moment and quickly said, "Get everyone nearby over here, don't let her escape!"

At this moment.

More and more people were arriving.

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"6, 8, 11..."

Tao Xiaoyao naturally noticed the situation around her. With a quick glance, she knew how many people were coming.

She quickly analyzed the escape routes and began to retreat slowly.

"Stop!"

Suddenly, a layer of ice vines covered Tao Xiaoyao's feet.

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Tao Xiaoyao's health, already low, dropped by about 10% in an instant.

Her movement was also slowed.

The Big Yellow Dog and Gray Bear beside her roared angrily at a mage not far away.

"Little Yellow, Gray, don't charge out!"

Tao Xiaoyao shouted, quickly positioning the two summoned beasts in front of her.

This could temporarily block some of the ranged attacks.

But it also meant she couldn't leave.

As more people gathered.

Nearly twenty players were now confronting Tao Xiaoyao.

This area had become the center of attention.

Some people even pulled mobs while approaching, curious about what was happening.

On the other side.

Qing Ying killed another Giant Thunder Frog.

"Pulled too many at once, finally cleared them!"

Qing Ying said excitedly.

Just as she was about to find the next mob, she noticed something unusual around her.

"Where's Xiaoyao? She was just here."

Qing Ying realized Tao Xiaoyao was no longer in sight.

Then, she saw the crowd in the distance.

After glancing at the mini-map to check her teammate's position, her expression changed, and she quickly ran over.

Soon, she saw Tao Xiaoyao.

And the crowd facing her, at least twenty people.

These people seemed ready to attack Tao Xiaoyao!

"Xiaoyao!"

Qing Ying shouted, quickly approaching Tao Xiaoyao.

"Sister Qing Ying!"

Seeing her, Tao Xiaoyao showed a hint of grievance but quickly said, "Don't come over, run!"

"What's going on?"

Qing Ying naturally wouldn't leave. She came to Tao Xiaoyao's side.

Then, Tao Xiaoyao explained what had just happened in the team channel.

Around them, faint murmurs began to rise.

"Isn't that the National Server's Number One Knight?"

"Yes, it's Qing Ying the Great!"

"I knew I'd seen 'Tao Xiaoyao' somewhere before, turns out she's from the First Kill team!"

"No wonder... Han Scong's men are waiting for more people."

"This is the National Server's Number One Knight. They think they can handle her with just these numbers? I doubt it!"

"They're in for a tough fight!"

"Is she really that strong? Can't be that exaggerated, right?"

...

Though the murmurs were faint, there were many people, and some voices reached the ears of those present.

For a moment.

The twenty-plus people led by Imperial Guard hesitated, not daring to make any moves.

"Old Wei, get everyone from Leaving Fire City over here!"

The cloaked knight whispered urgently to Imperial Guard.

"We have at least seventy or eighty people in Leaving Fire City. Is it really necessary?" Imperial Guard asked, surprised.

"Reputation is earned, not given. Just call them over. If we fail Young Master Han, we're both done for!"

The cloaked knight said seriously.

"I got it!"

Imperial Guard nodded and quickly gathered his men.

At this moment.

Qing Ying, after hearing Tao Xiaoyao's explanation, looked angrily at the crowd opposite.

She questioned them, "What do you want?"

Imperial Guard looked at Tao Xiaoyao and replied sternly, "This girl caused Young Master Han's death. She must die!"

Qing Ying spat, "What nonsense! He brought it on himself!"

Imperial Guard's face turned cold, "Watch your mouth. Don't think we won't dare touch you just because you're strong!"

Qing Ying wasn't intimidated, "Tell me, what are you going to do about it?"

"Heh, you really think you're something?"

Imperial Guard sneered, "In Young Master Han's eyes, you're nothing. In real life, he could crush you with money!"

"You're a pencil case, aren't you? So full of lead!"

Qing Ying retorted, "In real life, I bet your mom cut your brain along with your umbilical cord!"

"Keep talking, you'll be crying soon!"

Imperial Guard snorted.

"Why wait? Come at me now! You think I'm afraid of you? A bunch of Shakespeares without the spears!"

Qing Ying mocked, raising her shield and sword.

Shakespeares without the spears?

Imperial Guard was stunned, then shouted angrily, "You're asking for it!"

Many of his men couldn't hold back either, "Old Wei, let's do it. This is embarrassing!"

"Attack!"

Imperial Guard shouted.

"Come on, you think I'm afraid of dying?"

Qing Ying tightened her grip on her shield, ready for battle.

"Sister Qing Ying, I just messaged Brother Mortal World. He said to hold on until he gets here."

Tao Xiaoyao said anxiously in the team channel, "There are too many of them, we can't handle this!"

At this moment.

Just as the group was about to attack.

The cloaked knight quickly shouted, "Wait!"

He urgently whispered to Imperial Guard, "Old Wei, Brother Wei! Our people are almost here. Don't rush this. If something goes wrong, we're done. Please, just wait a bit longer, okay?"

Hearing this, Imperial Guard suppressed his anger and said, "Wait for everyone!"

For a moment.

Both sides fell into a tense silence.

After a while.

A large group of figures appeared in the distance, marching towards them.

At a glance, there were at least seventy or eighty people!

"They're here!"

The cloaked knight rubbed his hands excitedly.

A smile appeared on Imperial Guard's face as he looked smugly at Qing Ying and Tao Xiaoyao, "You're dead!"

Soon, the group arrived.

Over a hundred people completely surrounded Qing Ying and Tao Xiaoyao.

"It's okay, Xiaoyao."

Qing Ying said softly to the pale-faced Tao Xiaoyao, "Don't be afraid, we'll get our revenge."

"I'm not afraid, Sister Qing Ying."

Tao Xiaoyao shook her head, feeling guilty, "I just feel bad for dragging you into this."

"Don't think too much. I've long wanted to have a big fight like Brother Mortal World."

Qing Ying's face showed a strange excitement. She scanned the crowd, full of fighting spirit, "Killing one is a profit, killing two is a big win!"

"Kill them!"

Imperial Guard shouted, waving his hand.

Just as everyone was about to attack.

"Excuse me, gentlemen, may I pass?"

A clear voice rang out.

Imperial Guard and his men were all stunned.

Qing Ying and Tao Xiaoyao widened their eyes and looked at each other.

They both saw the joy on each other's faces!