73: Chapter 73: BOSS Squad 73: Chapter 73: BOSS Squad “Zzt…” After the flash of electric light, before Zhou Tian and his companions could even fully grasp the situation, they were astonished to find that the giant zombies that had been controlled by the Puppet Maker had either fallen dead or stood twitching in place.

In an instant, they had all slipped out from under the control of the Puppet Maker.

Upon seeing this, the Puppet Maker gritted his teeth and once again utilized his ability to reclaim control over the giant zombies.

However, as swift as the Puppet Maker was in his actions, his adversaries were just as quick.

No sooner had he regained control over the giant zombies than a new bolt of electric light shot through, instantly killing those giant zombies that were able to persist.

“Damn it!” Feeling his grip once again loosening on the giant zombies, the Puppet Maker couldn’t help but curse his opponents silently.

Though he was enraged, there wasn’t much he could do at the moment.

As horrifying as the Puppet Maker’s ability was, it had its weaknesses.

First, the Puppet Maker needed to use threads to control his targets.

This meant that if those threads were destroyed, his abilities would be nullified.

At the same time, due to the game-like rules of this world, the Puppet Maker’s powers could only control living beings.

As such faced with these bolts of lightning which could utterly destroy his threads, even terrifying abilities of the Puppet Maker were momentarily helpless against these undead creatures.

Whilst the Puppet Maker’s abilities were being neutralized, the undead unleashing the lightning had not yet properly shown themselves.

However, their attacks didn’t cease.

Secreting themselves within the Skeleton Cave, these hidden undead continuously launched attacks on the monsters on Zhou Tian’s side.

The lightning released by these unknown undead was not only capable of striking at an astonishing distance, its power was also exceptionally high.

Every time a bolt of lightning flashed, a portion of Zhou Tian’s allies would instantly die under its onslaught.

After several such attacks, although the number of casualties wasn’t too high, enough fear had been instilled in the lower-ranked monsters on Zhou Tian’s side.

Zhou Tian didn’t know whether this change in the world was good or bad.

Although the low-level monsters were much less intelligent in the past, they didn’t fear the enemy.

With just one command, they could be sent out as cannon fodder.

This was not possible now.

Although the monsters had evolved from mere data into something resembling real life, with the added realism came a range of new complications.

Just as now, a slightly stronger performance from the enemy and the low-level monsters under Zhou Tian’s control became fearful.

Although Zhou Tian’s orders could still command these lesser monsters to fight, in their fearful state, it was doubtful whether they could fully utilize their battle powers anymore.

“We can’t keep going like this!

If we don’t get rid of those rats lurking in the dark, we won’t be able to continue this battle.

What should we do?

We need to come up with an effective solution quickly, or it will be too late.”

Faced with the threat of undead monsters and feeling an unprecedented pressure, the quarrelling bunch of newbie zone monster bosses had to put their differences aside and genuinely discuss countermeasures.

However, since the undead they were targetting remained concealed and refused to show themselves, even if Zhou Tian and his companions had numerous strategies, they were useless without the ability to approach the enemy.

As a result of these circumstances, Zhou Tian and his fellow bosses soon made a rather risky decision.

The undead refused to step into the spotlight, and Zhou Tian and his team had no choice but to eliminate them.

In such a situation, if the enemies would not come forth, Zhou Tian and his team naturally had to take the initiative and confront them directly.

Lead by the Puppet Maker, Zhou Tian and the other leaders of various races decided to form an elite squad and head straight to the entrance of the Skeleton Cave.

By doing so, they would be able to eliminate the threatening lightning undead creatures.

Moreover, once they occupy the entrance of the Skeleton Cave, the fight against the undead monsters would be much easier.

Zhou Tian and his team made this decision out of desperation.

It might resolve the current crisis if successful, but they could be in serious danger if they encounter any difficulties.

After all, the entrance of the Skeleton Cave is right in the belly of the undead monsters’ territory, no one would come to their rescue should Zhou Tian and his team fall into it.

If there were other choices, neither Zhou Tian nor the other bosses would choose a method this dangerous to resolve the crisis.

But the problem is, they don’t have any better options.

Despite conscious of the risk of their current decision, Zhou Tian and his team had to fight it out.

“The Beast King’s ability is very important, you may not trust him, but please protect him during the operation,” Zhou Tian was surprised that the Puppet Maker suddenly asked the other bosses to ensure his safety just before they set off.

Although the other bosses hesitated, they finally nodded in agreement with the Puppet Maker’s arrangement after some thought.

Zhou Tian’s previous actions made the bosses wary of him.

If it weren’t for the overwhelming power of the undead monsters they were facing, it would be impossible for them to cooperate sincerely.

As the Puppet Maker said, if we leave out things such as character, Zhou Tian’s abilities alone make him even more vital to the team than the Puppet Maker.

Although there are restrictions on the rebirth skills, the most powerful feature is that once it enters the cooldown time, it can be activated on any monster.

In other words, as long as Zhou Tian’s skills are in cooldown time, it won’t matter if he’s facing minions or bosses, he can resurrect them.

And this ability alone could multiply the combat power of their squad.

Not to mention, the equipment Zhou Tian has can also enhance the strength of the team members.

Because of Zhou Tian’s various capacities, even monsters who dislike him cannot deny his worth to the team.

Plus, with this operation being a matter of life and death, they will need Zhou Tian’s help afterward.

Hence, the Puppet Maker’s proposal was readily accepted by the other monsters.

Subsequently, Zhou Tian found himself in the center of the squad after the team was formed.

Not only was he protected by those bosses on all sides, but the Puppet Maker also stayed by his right side to guard him.

According to the situation at that time, it seemed impossible for Zhou Tian to be harmed unless their entire squad was completely defeated.

With preparations in place, Zhou Tian’s team was not going to idle around.

A few members tidied up, and at the command of the Puppet Maker, they charged towards the entrance of the Skeleton Cave.