The situation wasn't too bad.
When Lucian arrived at the wooden wall, he saw the skeleton soldiers being dealt with efficiently by the defensive towers.
The ten Great Qin warriors stood in formation, their Qin crossbows ready, and their expressions sharp and focused.
From the looks of it, the defensive towers could easily handle the situation.
Lucian walked up, and the soldiers immediately saluted him.
"Young Master!"
"Carry on," Lucian acknowledged, his gaze shifting to the enemy forces.
A thought crossed his mind—this could be an excellent chance to test the Great Qin warriors' combat abilities.
"Hold fire from the towers," he commanded.
The defensive towers ceased their relentless barrage. What was left of the once 200-strong skeleton force now limped forward, a mere fraction of their initial number.
The remaining skeleton soldiers continued their advance, showing no hesitation despite their diminished numbers. Their skeletal forms, devoid of flesh, were eerie but resolute.
Among them, skeleton mages raised their bony hands, fire and frost forming simultaneously in their palms.
"Dual-element casters? These aren't your average skeleton mages," Lucian muttered with a raised eyebrow.
But he remained calm. He knew the wooden walls could endure the incoming attacks.
-25 durability!
-25 durability!
-25 durability!
The mages' spells hit the wooden walls, chipping away at their durability. Yet, the walls remained sturdy and secure, designed to absorb such damage.
The skeleton shield warriors advanced cautiously, forming a defensive phalanx. Behind them, the mages continued their bombardment, undeterred by the lack of significant damage.
"Once they reach the walls, eliminate them," Lucian instructed, his voice calm and steady.
The Great Qin warriors responded with a sharp salute, their eyes locked on the advancing undead.
As the skeleton warriors approached the base of the walls, the mages unleashed another volley of elemental attacks. But their strategy was futile—these were not ordinary walls.
The warriors didn't wait for further instructions. The twang of crossbows rang out, bolts piercing through the skeletal phalanx with deadly precision.
The Great Qin warriors leapt off the walls, their movements precise and disciplined. They landed heavily among the undead, their Qin halberds gleaming.
Slash! Stab! Sweep!
The battlefield was chaos, but the Great Qin warriors remained an unyielding force. Halberds pierced through shield-bearing skeletons, their bronze armor deflecting retaliatory strikes effortlessly.
The skeletal mages retaliated, casting fireballs and frost spikes toward the warriors.
"Impressive coordination," Lucian mused as he observed the battle.
The warriors advanced fearlessly, their swords slashing through elemental attacks and obliterating the fragile forms of the mages.
Within moments, the battlefield was cleared, leaving shattered bones scattered across the ground.
Back on the walls, Lucian reflected on the skirmish.
"Not bad," he remarked, though a trace of disappointment lingered. "This wasn't much of a test for their full strength."
Despite that, he was pleased. The Great Qin warriors had proven themselves capable, and their disciplined teamwork was a stark contrast to the chaos of earlier battles.
"Efficient, disciplined, and coordinated," Lin Daiyu commented as she and Qin Keqing arrived, having completed their patrol of another section of the walls.
The Great Qin warriors returned to the walls, their bronze masks concealing expressions of triumph, but their demeanor radiated pride.
"Young Master, the threat has been neutralized," one of the warriors reported, her voice steady.
Lucian nodded, satisfied.
"Continue guarding the walls. I'll return shortly," he instructed.
The warriors saluted sharply before resuming their watchful stances.
Lucian left the wall and made his way to the Red Pavilion, a building tied to his most valuable heroes.
"How many Void Crystals would it take to summon a third hero?" he wondered aloud, stepping into the ornate structure.
The Red Pavilion was a treasure, offering gold-tier legendary heroes, each worth their weight in the Void Crystals he held dear.
"But…" Lucian muttered, knowing the cost would be immense.