"If they aren't, how can they have no brains!"
"That makes sense, but even then, Galen Yu's logic is just too insane!"
"True, the fact that God Yu had defenses ready beforehand was way too unexpected!"
"Rails could actually be used like that?"
Seeing people getting so worked up they started cursing at the zombies, many viewers burst out laughing.
But as much as they laughed, they understood the sentiment behind those comments.
Having made so many preparations, it was normal to be able to block some zombies.
Take the Alliance, for example—with three layers of defense, they could block most common zombies except for the Elite ones.
They had even crafted Firearm Worktables; with full firepower, the zombies couldn't break through for a while.
Galen Yu was different.
It was the same as before; whether zombies could build blocks or not didn't seem to have any impact on him at all!
At this stage of evolution, the zombies had almost broken through their limitations and were becoming almost like players!
With such high strength, how could there still be no impact?
"In other words, Galen Yu likely predicted zombies would build blocks, which is why he built those Redstone Cannons?"
Recalling the previous situation, Headmaster Quill had a sudden epiphany.
He had been wondering: the Sky Island's construction was already robust enough, and Obsidian plus Rails should have been sufficient to stop most zombies, so why build an apparatus like the Redstone Cannons?
He had originally thought it was just to reinforce the Chunk's defense and make the Sky Island even safer. He never expected...
He was waiting for this exact moment!
"And those Rails—they can actually isolate the zombies' blocks?"
Fries marveled from the side.
The Rails were built even earlier than the Redstone Cannons; they were the very first defense against the zombies.
After dozens of days, they thought they had seen everything and understood this layer of defense perfectly.
To think it could still provide a surprise in these final ten days?
'Was this also part of your plan?'
From the very beginning, had he planned everything up to the final ten days?
From his ability and planning to his strategic vision, one couldn't help but be impressed!
"Stupid zombies!"
"Can't they just dig up the Rails first?"
The Blonde Elder cursed loudly.
Although he knew the zombies probably couldn't dig the Rails and were indeed quite dim-witted.
After venting his frustration, he continued watching.
The zombies were just one part of the predicament Galen Yu faced, and far from the most important.
The dragons!
That was the truly fatal threat!
Meanwhile, on the Sky Island—aside from the global audience behind the screens.
The three dragons were currently in a bit of a stalemate.
"Is this the 'attrition' you were talking about, Fire Dragon?"
Looking at the two other dragons, the Ice Dragon's eyes were full of doubt.
Attrition? Attrition my foot!
Nothing seemed to have changed at all; those stupid zombies couldn't even scratch a single villager!
"The fact that he could slay the Ender Dragon proves this newcomer isn't completely worthless."
The larger Fire Dragon finally squeezed out a response.
It hadn't expected the zombies to take down the Sky Island, but it at least hoped they would throw the opponent into a frenzy to make its own intervention easier.
To think his preparations were so thorough!
"Those devices are constructed very strangely. If you still want to utilize those brainless zombies, I suggest you focus your efforts there."
"Use those walnut-sized brains of yours, set aside our greatest advantage, and actually think for once!"
Though it sounded like advice, the Ice Dragon's tone was dripping with sarcasm.
Since the attrition tactic had failed, the two Fire Dragons didn't bother wasting any more breath.
They flapped their massive wings and slowly closed in on the Sky Island.
"They're moving! They're finally moving!"
While observing the Sky Island, the Wandering Mage had never taken his eyes off the distant dragons.
Just as he had started to relax because of the Sky Island's performance, seeing the dragons act made him tense up again.
With an Architect and all those peculiar weapons, Galen Yu was indeed strong, but the dragons were no pushovers either.
Waving his staff, he cast a magic shield over Galen Yu.
"They're really coming!"
On the Wooden Boat, the Black Mage looked utterly despairing.
Zombies didn't really matter much to him; even if they could build blocks, most were obliterated by the Redstone Cannons.
Even if a few managed to leap past the bombardment zone and reach him, it wasn't like he was a sitting duck.
His magic could insta-kill zombies, though it consumed a significant amount of energy and required absolute concentration.
It was just an added layer of torment.
But with the dragons coming, that was a different story entirely.
As it drew closer, the Fire Dragon also spotted the thin, gray figure on the Wooden Boat.
"Oh? The thief is actually here too!"
Smelling the Black Mage's scent, the Fire Dragon felt a surge of rage.
It had never met this Black Mage, but news of his crimes had long since permeated the Dragon Race. He had committed the ultimate taboo.
He had stolen a Dragon Egg!
The Dragon Race could tolerate many things, but two were absolute: their glittering hoards and their offspring!
One was what every dragon loved and painstakingly collected; the other was the very survival of their lineage.
These were the reverse scales of the Dragon Race—no one was allowed to touch them!
Stealing a Dragon Egg was a massive offense. The Black Mage had been publicly sentenced by the Dragon Race to life in a magic prison.
They hadn't expected him to have somehow escaped and ended up in a newcomer's Chunk.
However, after seeing the Black Mage's current predicament, the Fire Dragon laughed.
"I see. He hasn't escaped his sentence; he just found himself a different kind of punishment!"
Their intelligence wasn't as high as a player's, but it was still superior to ordinary bosses.
This was far more torturous than any Obsidian prison!
Perhaps, after killing their new enemy in this Chunk, they could adopt this method themselves.
"I smell that unique scent... it's over there!"
Seeing Galen Yu, the three dragons let out thunderous roars.
Galen Yu likewise saw the three dragons clearly, and a look of delight crossed his face.
"Finally, they're here!"
He had waited so long, and they had finally arrived!
The five Guard Villagers stood ready, taking aim with their sniper rifles.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Five shots rang out at once, each striking a dragon.
Besides basic rifles, Galen Yu had provided the Guard Villagers with sniper rifles specifically for long-range targets.
Since iron and gunpowder production lines were already established in the Chunk, he had no shortage of materials.
Each shot that hit a dragon dealt twenty damage. The sheer force of the impact made the dragons wail.
After taking two hits, the smaller Fire Dragon couldn't help but shriek.
It didn't know what kind of weapon the opponent was using, but it felt like its very scales were being pulverized!
"ROAR!!"
A deafening roar erupted, vibrating through the entire Chunk.
Except for the Architect, everyone—including Galen Yu—was hit with a Weakness effect lasting for a full minute.
"It's on! The big battle is starting!"
"As expected of dragons. One shot from an AWM and their health barely moved?"
"If that thing hit me, I'd probably be blown to bits!"
"Truly the strongest creatures on the planet, living up to the name!"
"The fight's barely started and they've already applied Weakness just by roaring?"
"Damn, that was just a roar! I didn't even see a spell cast!"
"Instant-cast magic? Creatures with magic in their blood are just on another level compared to mages!"
"I wonder what other magic they have in store. I'm starting to worry for God Yu!"
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