Chapter 1: A Gunshot to the Head

In the game "War Chronicles," which boasts over 100 million players, the act of monster hunting is taking place at every moment.

Bang

Bang

Come on, stabilize it a bit; how can I shoot with it shaking like this

Some individuals raised their telescopes, scanning the surroundings in search of their opponents, while others frantically employed skills to attack the nearly defeated elite Crimson Moon Blood Wolf. Additionally, some fragile classes hurriedly jumped down from the off-road vehicle, fearing being targeted by the sniper.

The reason for the widespread equipment supply leak is due to his dark red name and wanted status

This is a broad terrain somewhat resembling a canyon, surrounded by steep slopes approximately five to six meters high, with a central area characterized by swirling sand and dust in the Gobi Desert

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Maximum speed: 300 kilometers per hour

It is not you, it is Ah Huo

SCV1 Type Energy Motorcycle

A group of people was shouting and making noise beneath the Gobi Desert, while about eight hundred meters away on a slope, a young man dressed in a full set of yellow camouflage, with bright eyes, slowly removed the camouflage net that matched the colors of his surroundings.

The cloudless sky stretches for miles, and the sun, like a fireball, scorches the earth, causing the temperature of the Gobi Desert surface, where trees and vegetation are nearly invisible, to exceed 45 degrees.

Bombs, due to their limited power in games, are not as damaging as the weapons used directly by players; however, when utilized appropriately, they can yield remarkable effects

This is the reason why the sniper, known as one of the most underwhelming professions in "War Chronicles," is still practiced by some, as this profession possesses terrifying long-range killing capabilities, which can yield horrifying results in the hands of a skilled player

The health of the Crimson Moon Blood Wolf has already dropped to a precarious level; it is estimated that just a few more shots will likely lead to its demise

However, at this time, there was a group of people sitting on top of three extravagantly styled black convertible SUVs, racing through the middle of the canyon to "surround and hunt"

Subsequently, an incredibly lavish array of equipment, sparkling crystals, health potions, and other items was revealed in abundance

Kneeling on one knee, he stood up and skillfully disassembled the M110 sniper rifle, which was over one meter in length, with both hands, quickly placing it into a long rectangular case.

Damn, the boss is dead

Fool, this is the only place nearby where off-road vehicles can access, that guy must have had his sights set on it early in the morning

Damn it, it's a bounty hunter

Subsequently, on the personal computer on his wrist, a flash of white light appeared, and a sci-fi-inspired off-road motorcycle, characterized by its metallic texture and equipped with four silver streamlined heat dissipation pipes, materialized in the open space before him

The white light generated by the summoned vehicle caught the attention of the reconnaissance professional player among the group of people in the distance, who was scanning the surroundings with binoculars.

The SCV1 energy motorcycle, referred to by players as the "Land Bullet," has already distanced itself from their sight, leaving behind a trail of billowing yellow smoke.

However, their sniper rifles have an effective range of only within 800 meters. Even if the bullets reach this side, due to exceeding the attack distance, they will only inflict a few points of forced damage

Do not rush, first eliminate the monster

Yet, unexpectedly, in such circumstances, there are still individuals capable of taking the head amidst thousands of troops, successfully eliminating the leader

Hmph

Revenge must be taken for the boss

Price: 180,000 credit points

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Hurry up, that guy is about to run away

Subsequently, three energy off-road vehicles roared towards this direction, carrying a full load of furious players, disregarding even the level 52 elite Crimson Moon Blood Wolf that was fleeing with little health left behind.

Boss, it wasn't me who shot, my aim was off just now

Nickname: Land Bullet

The middle-aged man, referred to as the boss, was momentarily taken aback, then turned his head to look at a powerful off-road vehicle on the right, where a similarly small-statured player was holding a sniper rifle. Among the more than twenty of them, only two had trained as snipers.

However, as the Blood Wolf of the Red Moon revealed its brutal and fierce demeanor, the next moment, its eye was accurately struck by a bullet, and then with a "bang," it exploded, mixed with blood

Among this group of people, some are clad in heavy alloy armor, some wield shining energy swords, some don elemental robes embroidered with mysterious symbols, while others wear military helmets, dressed in camouflage combat uniforms, holding uniquely shaped submachine guns.

Due to the sudden appearance of a sniper, the group of people in the canyon reacted with some confusion.

I can't believe it, someone is stealing the monster!

Damn! Aaron, that shot was accurate enough. Look at this beast, does it still dare to glare at us

After all, the profession of a sniper is somewhat ineffective in the early stages, as specialized armor-piercing ammunition is expensive and can only deal single-target damage, resulting in a limited number of players engaging in this role

I did not fire the gun just now

Every attempt to escape is met with the three heavily armored warriors, who hold their alloy shields firmly, pushing through. The sharp wolf claws leave deep gouges on their alloy shields.

Two sniper players in the team stood on top of the open-topped off-road vehicle, aiming their sniper rifles and firing.

East of Silver Moon City, Red Moon Gobi, coordinates 1990, 0813

A group of people was in a state of panic upon learning that someone had accepted the red-name bounty mission to kill their leader. They gathered together specifically to protect their leader while also leveling up by defeating monsters.

Uncertain of where the 7.62mm armor-piercing round had flown in from, it once again accurately struck the head of the Crimson Moon Blood Wolf, and yet another yellow weak point damage number flashed by

Red lethal damage

Amidst the chaos, the middle-aged man dressed in a splendid mage robe, who was originally tightly protected by several soldiers, was exposed in the off-road vehicle.

Get that guy out of here quickly

On top of one of the off-road vehicles, a middle-aged man surrounded by several heavily armored warriors, dressed in a luxurious dark red energy robe and holding a flaming staff, laughed maniacally and spoke with satisfaction to a young man with dyed blonde hair, who was holding a sniper rifle.

The greatest charm of the technology-based online game "War Chronicle" lies in the reasonable use of various equipment, props, and nearly one hundred percent realistic environmental factors

The most detestable thing is that this wave of air even caused the frontmost SUV to flip over, trapping the two vehicles behind it as well

Damn, there is even a timed bomb buried!

In such weather, ordinary people would absolutely not dare to go outside, as it is impossible to endure this terrifying high temperature

This is nothing short of a great humiliation

A group of people were arguing and complaining when the convoy finally found a spot and revved up to charge up the steep slope. However, unexpectedly, a loud "bang" erupted from the ground ahead, and a blast of scorching air lifted several meters of yellow sand, leaving the entire group covered in dust.

The monster wants to escape, stop it, warrior!

The sniper known as Ah Huo shook his head and replied through the team channel

Each time it just broke through the shield, it was blocked by the Earth Energy Controller in the team using the level 30 skill "Earth Wall," or shot back by the gunner wielding the six-barreled "Metal Storm" heavy machine gun with a barrage of bullets, and then surrounded again by the heavy-armored warriors charging in.

At this point, everyone realized that since the gun was not fired by someone from their own group, it must have been someone else.

Maximum capacity: 2

The creature surrounded by three energy off-road vehicles is an elite-level mutated Blood Moon Wolf, boasting a silver-white fur coat and bloodthirsty red eyes, with a level as high as 52. Its AI is not low, and its temperament is extremely volatile

There!

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Unexpectedly, a large spurt of fresh blood erupted from the temple of the middle-aged man's head without any warning, and his head subsequently exploded with a "bang" like a watermelon, emitting a white light symbolizing death.

This situation occurs only after the number of malicious murders reaches 10 or more in the "Chronicles of War" and is subsequently placed on the system's wanted list

Quickly find him!

It is usually these people who seize others' opportunities, but this time someone actually dared to set their sights on them. This is simply akin to disturbing the earth on the head of a deity; their audacity is truly outrageous

They share a common identity - that of a "player" in the virtual game "Chronicle"

Above its head, a yellow damage value exceeding 1,000 flashed, indicating that this strike triggered the special effect of "weak point attack"

After several attempts to escape in vain, the bloodthirsty eyes of the Crimson Moon Blood Wolf revealed the frenzied ferocity of a beast driven to the brink of desperation

Above his head, there floated dark red characters resembling blood: "ID: Master of the Horizon, Level 44 Fire Element Controller (Wanted Notice in Effect)"

Moreover, this shot created a terrifying blood crater on the face of the Crimson Moon Blood Wolf, with flesh rolling and half of its head tilted. It is evident that such a level of destructive power can only be achieved by a sniper within the profession of marksmanship

He is a damn sniper

Bang

A young man with dyed yellow hair, dressed in combat gear, paused for a moment as he stood in front of a vehicle with a black AW sniper rifle mounted on the roof, and immediately shook his head in response

How did he know we would come up from here

A gunshot rang out, followed by the familiar sound of flesh being struck by a bullet, yet it was not the dying elite Crimson Moon Blood Wolf that was hit.

Moreover, with the skills of an average player, driving a bumpy off-road vehicle across the Gobi Desert, unless by sheer luck, how could one possibly hit a target!

For energy controllers with thin blood, being hit in a vital area by a sniper rifle without activating a shield can likely result in a fatal headshot.