Chapter 166: Xiao Fu Shines Brightly, Truly Becoming the Main Character on the Battlefield [6k]

The dazzling light was blinding!

Scarlet Leaf felt as if her eyes were about to be blinded by the light radiating from White Fu.

This person was like a walking flashbang, always shining wherever she went.

If there weren’t so many people around, Scarlet Leaf would have hugged White Fu tightly and kissed her fiercely.

Luckily, after hearing White Fu’s story about the undead and their unwavering friendship from the Dark Domain to the Star Ocean, Scarlet Leaf was moved by their righteous hearts and took the initiative to extend an invitation. Otherwise, she would have been stuck sitting on this old mechanical wall for ten days or more.

She had never been good at sitting still; watching others fight for a couple of hours made her feel itchy all over, like being bitten by mosquitoes. If she had to sit for ten days, she might have gone crazy.

“Forget about titles, just call me Xiao Fei or Xiao Ye. Haha!”

Excitedly, Scarlet Leaf patted White Fu’s shoulder with force.

Green Mud: “…”

Maintain your image, Madam Supervisor! Xiao Fei and Xiao Ye are already out there, it’s too embarrassing!

White Fu kept her gentle smile.

She hadn’t expected that calling herself the “Shining Divine Fu” would work so well, making Scarlet Leaf seem vulnerable. This boosted her chances of becoming the “Chief of Operations Department” against Scarlet Leaf.

“Go ahead, Supervisor Scarlet Leaf. With your strength, staying here is a waste. Let everyone see how radiant the Void War Princess can be without any worries! The Star Treaty Initial Gateway Star Alliance’s Operations Department? You should be the brightest red gem among them!”

Scarlet Leaf felt like she was soaring after White Fu’s flattering words.

Indeed, she was the Void War Princess, and her reputation wasn’t just talk but backed by real achievements.

This time, she would show off her strength in front of White Fu and the undead, establishing her formidable presence and giving a taste of her power to those who had mocked her before.

“I’ll leave this to you!”

With a burst of fiery energy surging from within, Scarlet Leaf soared like a phoenix towards the sky. At her highest point, she descended like a ground-to-air missile, crashing into the swarm of Dark Domain Bugs engaged with the players.

Bang!

The explosion was even greater than the players’ impact, sending shockwaves across miles, carving a fan-shaped trench where no living bug could be seen.

Naturally, Scarlet Leaf stood at the starting point of the trench, her body stretched out in triumph, from her slender fingers to her graceful arches, exuding joy.

After months, she finally felt such freedom, all thanks to White Fu. Without White Fu’s sudden appearance and opportunity, she wouldn’t have felt so relieved.

After completing this mission, she would definitely reward White Fu generously!

“Follow me!”

Scarlet Leaf raised her small broadsword, charging towards a scythe-shaped bug in the distance.

The players behind her looked at each other in awe.

They had already experienced Scarlet Leaf’s strength through the live stream, but experiencing it firsthand was far more impactful.

Is this the Star Ocean? Is this a high-level map?

It truly got their blood pumping!

Thanks to Xiao Fu, they wouldn’t have experienced such a grand scene of facing millions of bugs if not for her guidance and advanced tasks.

【Xiao Fu!】

Someone shouted, and instantly, all players pulled out their best moves, following Scarlet Leaf fearlessly.

Bugs were scary, but traditional catastrophes couldn’t scare players from higher dimensions. They weren’t afraid of mere bugs.

If bugs were too disgusting or combat too bloody, they could simply switch to a harmonious mode.

With Scarlet Leaf and three thousand powerful players joining the battle, the tide quickly turned against the Dark Domain Bugs. From a slow advance, the bugs were now retreating rapidly.

These players were at peak C-level, seemingly not impressive, but compared to Scarlet Leaf and White Fu, they were mere grass. However, compared to the elite star soldiers of the Star Network Commonwealth and ordinary bugs during the Flood Disaster, they were as fierce as gods.

In both the Source Star and the Star Ocean, superhumans made up only a small percentage of the population. Not all elite soldiers of the Star Network Commonwealth were superhumans; most were trained extensively and carried special weapons. Their strength reached C-level, but compared to players who could learn multiple skills, they fell short.

Ordinary Dark Domain Bugs were weaker, but their sheer numbers made them terrifying. Occasionally, stronger bugs emerged, much like zombies in games—ordinary ones were easy to handle, but zombie hordes or bosses were problematic.

“Are these all under the command of the Void War Princess?”

Those watching in awe wondered.

Even if Scarlet Leaf didn’t lead, the combined strength of thousands was enough to crush anything head-on.

Their powers varied—some used guns, others fists, and some abilities—but every move sent bugs flying.

Scary stuff!

“With their help, our defense will be much easier.”

Members of the Star Network Commonwealth and other hired forces smiled, while Herbert and others looked grim.

They exchanged glances, then focused on White Fu.

“The superhumans must be brought by this woman, right?”

“Does anyone know her?”

No one did. Herbert asked the frontline commander, Manu, who was equally puzzled.

White Fu’s fame was limited to the Chaos Star Path, which wasn’t under the Star Network Commonwealth’s jurisdiction.

But after today, White Fu’s name would spread beyond the Chaos Star Path.

After months of preparation, the time had come!

Manu and others fixed their gaze on White Fu, determined to remember her face as a key ally.

Herbert and his team watched her closely, even dispatching agents to investigate her true identity.

“Find out her identity!”

“If she’s just a regular partner with Scarlet Leaf, it’s fine. But if she’s Scarlet Leaf’s recent recruit, we’re in big trouble.”

Originally, Scarlet Leaf was considered a weak link, but with these newcomers, she was no longer a bottom contender. She might even become a strong candidate for the Chief of Operations Department, causing great pressure on those eyeing the position.

No way!

…

While others investigated White Fu, Green Mud was thoroughly impressed by her.

She really brought a group of superhumans, just like she said. She was a superhero!

Given her contributions, the Supervisor had no objections to letting her manage the wall temporarily. Even if the Supervisor hadn’t suggested it, he would have offered her the command now.

Whoever contributed the most should lead, and White Fu was clearly MVP material.

Green Mud admired White Fu not just for this.

Look at what she said to the Supervisor! Just say more!

“Feel free to ask for anything. I’ll do my best to cooperate,” Green Mud told White Fu.

The other dozen subordinates brought by Scarlet Leaf didn’t share Green Mud’s high level of understanding. They met White Fu for the first time and had little knowledge of her relationship with Scarlet Leaf or the players and He Fu. This naturally made them uncomfortable.

But White Fu was skilled at winning people over. Seeing their negative affinity, she quickly played two +10 “Big Big He Fu” cards.

Crack!

The card shattered, and two four-meter-tall Big Big He Fus appeared abruptly on the mechanical wall.

Standing beside White Fu, they looked imposing yet somewhat cute.

First shocked was the excavation girl who had been taking pictures of White Fu.

“Wow, twenty thousand HP!”

She rubbed her eyes, unable to believe the sight.

Next were Anya and Yulia.

“So big!”

Small He Fu had suddenly grown tenfold!

Finally, Green Mud and the other subordinates were shocked. As A-level superhumans, they were more sensitive to the power emanating from Big Big He Fu, which surpassed their own.

“For any issues, check with He Fu or them first. If unresolved, come to me.”

White Fu smiled at Scarlet Leaf’s subordinates.

Issues?

We have no issues. We follow orders!

Instantly, those who previously disliked her showed positive affinity, almost writing “already compliant” on their faces.

“I’m good at handling relationships, right?”

White Fu thought Scarlet Leaf should learn from her.

Having secured temporary command of the mechanical wall, White Fu began watching Scarlet Leaf and the players fight. This was just a prelude to the main event.

At her current level, killing ordinary bugs wouldn’t earn much experience, but she valued the overall mission progress and the emergence of mature bugs.

As she watched, her reputation grew. Reputation in the Sea Lion Star System rose from 100 to 120, and in the Star Network Commonwealth, it rose from 0 to 40.

“Looks like many are investigating my identity after that impressive entrance.”

White Fu nodded contentedly.

The hidden reward for the mission “Flood” required 300 faction reputation to unlock. She was still a ways off but not worried. With ten days left, she was confident in reaching the goal.

Seeing players’ bravery and their ability to resurrect would boost her reputation further.

Moreover, when she led her spiritual energy army into the fray, she would gain more reputation.

300 points were achievable, but 1000 would be a huge milestone, making her known to most in the faction.

The only issue was that other NPCs discovering players could resurrect would try to poach her.

But White Fu wasn’t worried. She had given players new hints, suggesting her importance in the plot and her allegiance to the Star Treaty.

Backed by a big tree, one can enjoy the shade!

Watching Scarlet Leaf charge through the bug swarm like a phoenix, White Fu felt elated.

She knew how to collaborate with Scarlet Leaf.

“You conquer the world, I gather the people. Together, we complement each other, achieving more than the sum of our parts!”

Perfect!

Just as White Fu was envisioning the future, someone cried out in alarm:

“Oh no, he’s surrounded!”

Many noticed a player who had gotten separated from the main force due to overzealous fighting. An adult bug adept at burrowing emerged from the ground with many smaller bugs, surrounding the lone player.

It was over!

Everyone holding their breath realized the power of adult bugs from the Dark Domain. Even the weakest adult bug was comparable to a B-level superhuman. A lone player couldn’t stand a chance against such a monster.

A simple slash split the isolated player in half with the giant burrowing bug’s mandibles.

Bloody carnage.

“Quick, bring them back. They’ve charged too far forward. If we lose many in the first round, it will not only drain our strength but also demoralize us!”

Manu panicked.

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