Can a Wretched win against the Tree Sentinel?
The answer is yes.
Facing an enemy clad in full body armor wielding a long spear with just a wooden stick?
At this scene, anyone would instinctively think of retreating.
But Liu Yuan charged forward with the wooden stick, leaping and delivering a heavy blow, chipping away at the Tree Sentinel's health bit by bit.
There were no fancy skills, nor was there overwhelming brute force, just simple rolling techniques and straightforward attacks with the wooden stick.
Liu Yuan continued to strategize while dealing with the "trash mobs": "The Tree Sentinel is just an elite-level monster. You guys shouldn't even think about fighting the monsters from the opening CG very early."
"Remember, in this game, you should never be greedy. Their attack methods vary. But like normal people, there's a brief pause after each attack."
"That's when you strike with a heavy blow!"
"When he's attacking, deflect his weapon, take advantage of his moment of stiffness, and finish him off!"
In the original game, there was no weapon deflection system of Sekiro, but after system improvement, players could use weapons for defense and counterattacks. However, it was more challenging and required higher skill than using a shield.
A shield could deflect with just a battle haze.
But with ordinary weapons, it required the player's understanding of the monster, timing, and compatibility with the weapon.
Liu Yuan was wielding a plain wooden stick, yet in the eyes of Natsuki Subaru and Fujimaru Kaede, it was more awe-inspiring than any glamorous armor charge.
Only those who had faced such formidable enemies firsthand understood their strength.
With wide-range weapon swings, perfect coordination between mount and rider, the opponent would use a shield to defend during attacks, and when you defended, they would charge and knock you away.
Compared to Godrick Soldiers, he was the elite among elites, with speed and strength surpassing ordinary humans.
In Natsuki Subaru's eyes, this opponent was even more terrifying than the Bowel hunter. And in Fujimaru Kaede's eyes, even Heroic Spirits might not be able to defeat this knight.
But now, under Liu Yuan's continuous provocations, the knight's health was dwindling.
Liu Yuan never got greedy; he would land a blow and immediately retreat. But at the same time, he never hesitated, his calculations were extremely precise, and whenever a deflection could cause stiffness, he would charge in for the kill.
Natsuki Subaru and Fujimaru Kaede, who had mastered the basic skills, stared fixedly at the screen. Through Liu Yuan's techniques, they learned a lesson: don't get greedy.
It sounded simple, even when Liu Yuan emphasized it multiple times when they first started the game: "Don't be greedy."
To outsiders, it seemed simple to hit the Tree Sentinel with a wooden stick. Just simple chopping and defending. But only after trying it out for themselves and experiencing the battle did they realize how difficult it was not to be greedy.
Not being greedy didn't just mean not attacking too much literally; it also included mastering the timing.
Every attack and dodge required a calm mind, neither frantic nor impatient.
The Tree Sentinel's attacks were wide and fierce, each one seeming like it would hit Liu Yuan. But each precise dodge Liu Yuan executed brought out the true difficulty.
There were no invincibility frames for rolling used, just precise evasion and deflections.
The moment the Tree Sentinel's health bar emptied and it turned to ashes, the three spectators couldn't help but applaud.
"So amazing."
"So this is how you deal with it?"
"Boss is awesome."
Facing the praise, Liu Yuan modestly introduced, "You'll be able to do this with more practice, especially you."
Liu Yuan looked at Fujimaru Kaede. "During battles, never be impatient. The enemies of the Tarnished aren't just humans, but also monsters and deities. If you feel your personal strength isn't enough, you can get some other weapons. Let me show you a few routes."
As a qualified boss, it wasn't enough just to let customers spend money. The most important thing was to let them experience fun. Elden Ring was indeed a very high-quality game, with top-notch storylines and game settings.
But Liu Yuan knew the game had a fatal flaw: it was difficult for newbies to get started.
Without a certain strategy, many newbie players might get frustrated and quit after being beaten by the Tree Sentinel a few times.
"You see, bypassing the Tree Sentinel, you can find Melina here, and she'll give us a horse. At the same time, killing the mobs dropping Runes can also be used to level up through Melina. Adjusting the time from the bonfire to night here at Church Elle, passing by the bonfire where we came out, Renna will also give us a summoning bell, which makes it easier to fight bosses. After that, I personally suggest exploring this vast world first, where you can acquire many weapons, equipment, and skills. Then, after leveling up a bit, take on challenges. With good equipment and ashes, the gaming experience will be much better."
"Is that so?"
Natsuki Subaru and Fujimaru Kaede earnestly noted down Liu Yuan's words.
To them, this wasn't just a game but an opportunity to improve themselves. It wasn't appropriate to stubbornly challenge such a difficult enemy; it was more helpful to gain more items and improve oneself.
Seeing the two of them seemingly understanding, Liu Yuan continued, "If you need help, you can call me. I'll be going back now."
"Okay."
Both of them answered simultaneously.
Liu Yuan's advice was crucial for the two of them.
Indeed, staring at such a difficult-to-defeat enemy was unwise. First, improve oneself, and then...
Natsuki Subaru seemed to have realized something. He reopened his machine and once again revived. However, this time, he didn't choose to confront it head-on but instead took a detour and rushed towards the church and the outpost.
A horse and a summoning bell could greatly enhance the gaming experience. As for this NPC..., he decided to improve his strength in all aspects, explore all the places he could, and then come back.
Fujimaru Kaede didn't rush to put on her glasses. She watched herself on the screen and began to reminisce. Liu Yuan's battle process seemed so effortless to her, but at the same time, her brain was rapidly recalling and analyzing Liu Yuan's fighting style and techniques.
Facing such a large-sized power-type enemy, Liu Yuan had maximized the skill of his bare-bones character.
Could even ordinary people defeat powerful enemies with such techniques and methods?
With Liu Yuan's guidance, the two of them began to explore Limgrave in earnest.
Natsuki Subaru and Fujimaru Kaede gradually became immersed in the Lands Between, while Liu Yuan returned to the front desk and exchanged whispers with Kisara.
"Boss, do you know how to deal with the monster I just fought?"
"William? Just like how you fought it, hit its weak spots."
"But I'm out of supplies!"
"But there are many monsters ahead, and killing them requires a lot of bullets."
Liu Yuan pondered, "Have you ever thought of a possibility? You could break its legs and then stab it in the head with a small knife instead of just shooting it with your gun one by one?"