An iron chestplate can provide a player with six points of defense. With a piece of armor like this, dealing with monsters like zombies and skeletons becomes much simpler. Creepers are not included in this list. Even a full set of iron armor would find it difficult to withstand a normal Creeper's explosion. No one wants to provoke such a menace. What's more, this was a Charged Creeper. Facing a Charged Creeper's explosion head-on, Lexon seemed certain to die!
"So this is the power of a Charged Creeper." Watching the screen, Director kay lamented. Even with a normal Creeper's three-block range, it was very difficult for a normal player to escape, let alone six blocks. "Dying to a boss... it's not an unjust death!"
He also didn't believe Lexon could survive that explosion. Having survived until now, Lexon's performance had exceeded everyone's expectations. Director kay was already very satisfied. If anyone was to blame, it was the large-scale civilization for being too difficult. It couldn't be helped. In this situation, even if it were Mark and Jett, at least one of them would have to die to get through it.
"Fries, prepare to deal with those impending Creepers!" With a sigh, Director kay's expression gradually became resolute. He knew Creepers were difficult to deal with, and the explosions they caused when descending as punishment were even stronger. But some things, you just had to try to know if they would work. Courage is the anthem of humanity!
Lowering his head, Fries was just about to declare a state of alert when his peripheral vision caught the screen. The smoke and dust cleared. His hand, just about to make the call, froze in place. "He... is still alive!"
"What?!" Confirming that the smoke had cleared and revealed Lexon's figure, still standing, Director kay was incomparably shocked. "He survived even that?"
The global audience exploded. "Nani?! Jiuzhou Nation hasn't disappeared?" "Are you kidding me? How is it possible he's still alive!" "He really survived! Holy crap!" "How did Lexon block the Charged Creeper's attack? With the iron chestplate?" "I'm reporting him! He's hacking! How are we supposed to play this!" "Even a boss can't kill him? How is that fair?!"
They weren't sure at first, until the ranking changed. [First Place: Jiuzhou Nation, Zombies Killed * 1013, Skeletons Killed * 160, Special Monsters Killed * 36, Charged Creepers Killed * 1] The last five words, "Charged Creepers Killed," were extremely conspicuous! Lexon really did it!
"No, but how?!" Sam chang clenched his fist and slammed it against the glass. He had already started celebrating, preparing to receive the skyblock's resources, and now you're telling him Lexon didn't die? And he killed the boss, completely unscathed, without taking any losses? At this moment, all his deductions and theories seemed to materialize, turning into a giant hand that slapped him hard across the face, ruthlessly telling him: 'Bullshit lack of food, bullshit boss Creeper, you're just an ignorant clown!' Sam chang had never doubted himself this much!
Crouching on the stone slabs, Lexon panted heavily. In truth, he *had* suffered some losses. For example, four stone slabs were blown up, and he was knocked back one block by the force of the explosion and injured. His thigh had been gashed open by the shield's structure, drawing blood! It was about a centimeter long, deep into the skin layer. If not treated immediately... by the rules of the block world, it would fully heal in ten minutes! *This* was the full extent of the explosion's results.
"As expected, it's not like the game. The monsters are terrifying!" Lexon said with lingering fear. He thought the shield would block the attack, but in reality, it just prevented him from losing health. Things like knockback and other accidents could still happen. It was related to him not having the full Steve physique, and also proved that reality wasn't as simple as the game.
After a brief rest, Lexon stood up again. Sam chang had been watching him, and he had also noticed that hostile gaze. He could sense the other party's fear and surprise regarding the Charged Creeper. 'Just one elite mob caused this... what if I face a *real* boss later? Like the Wither, the Ender Dragon, or even non-vanilla ones... Godzilla, Ghidorah, Titans... It's hard to imagine what kinds of interesting scenes would unfold.'
The good news was, after the Charged Creeper died, the sky brightened. The night gradually faded, and a ray of sunlight shone upon the land. When the sunlight pierced the gloom, raging fires began to burn every monster. This represented the end of their first night in the Block Civilization.
This had been a tragic and brutal war. You might not be able to tell from the rankings, but when the screen cut to Liberty Nation... after a bloody night of fighting, their food completely consumed, Mark and Jett welcomed the sunlight. They closed their eyes and prayed piously to that square sun, thankful they had survived the night. Even for a power like Liberty Nation, with two veteran players cooperating, their current state was pitiful. Blood covered the floor. Mark's palms were mangled, with white bone showing in several places, a horrifying sight. The arrows on Jett's body naturally disappeared, revealing three bloody holes. He was in an utterly wretched state. *This* was the condition of the players who had occupied the richest resources and ranked second.
Aside from certain cowardly elements who chose to just get by in a dirt house with two cows for a night, whose condition was still decent... the Great Bear Nation contestant had lost an arm, the Kangaroo Nation contestant had lost a leg, the Beer Nation contestant had lost both hands... Most of the players on the rankings were in an even worse state than Liberty Nation.
Of course, even so, they still felt thankful. [The trial is over!] [Unfortunately, twenty-three players have died at the hands of zombies.] [Lucky survivors, warriors, and cowards!] [Regardless of the method used, you have successfully earned the recognition of the Block Civilization!] [Please enjoy the fun of block construction!] [Or perhaps... is this the beginning of another nightmare?]
No matter how bad their condition, at least they were still alive. With the properties of the block world, as long as they found the right items, all the damage they took could be healed. Unlike the twenty-odd other players. When they died, they were really dead. Including the nations they represented.
*Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!* Outside the block world, dark, oppressive clouds covered the sky. Rolling thunderclouds appeared over the nations represented by the twenty-plus players. Creepers! Zombies! Skeletons! In an instant, countless explosions and cries of anguish rang out.
On the border of Jiuzhou, several old farmers stood on high ground, looking out. The neighboring country looked as if it had descended into hell! There were marks from Creeper explosions everywhere. It was a blackened, scarred, and devastated land! They even, by chance, caught a glimpse of a giant, black, fire-breathing figure in the sky. "Is that... a dragon?!" "The block world even has this kind of legendary creature!" "Thank God for Lexon! If it weren't for him, that would be us..." Looking at the sky, the entire village bowed in respect. Only by seeing it with their own eyes could they know how great Lexon's actions had been!
Meanwhile, in the block world. A dark shadow approached from the distance, slowly flying to Lexon's skyblock. "Congratulations, newcomer. Starting today, you will receive the protection of Sky City!" The newcomer had the head of a pig, was equipped with an elytra on his back, and had a rough voice. When he saw the explosion marks on the ground, he was extremely surprised. "This scent... it's a Charged Creeper!" "Heavens, you actually killed it! Unbelievable." "We Piglins have always respected the strong. Please accept my respect, and..." "A gift from Sky City, for the number one, most valiant warrior!"
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