Chapter One Hundred Forty-Nine: Just in Time!
This was the most frustrating boss Zane had ever encountered.
It had exaggerated attributes but was constantly being suppressed and attacked by Treika, and not a single attack had hit.
All of its skills were interrupted, without exception.
Watching its health drop from 2,000,000 to 1,800,000, gradually descending to 1,000,000, took no more than 5 minutes.
Although it was a Light Elf, her archery skills were equally impressive.
Would the arrows ever run out? While he had such a question, Zane didn’t voice it.
Logically speaking, starting from Silver Grade, leader-level bosses generally have a certain level of intelligence, reaction, background, etc.
Lord Xisi was a good example of this.
However… this guardian spirit had no other responses apart from a monotonous battle mode.
It was like a puppet.
Did the talent points get skewed? No one could answer him.
Another 5 minutes passed.
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Before the countdown ended, Treika shot an arrow straight through its heart, executing a weak point attack + critical hit, depleting the boss’s last 10,000 health.
It’s worth mentioning that the Storm Domain she had previously used was forcefully neutralized.
“Phew…” With a flushed face, the elf breathed heavily.
On the contrary, the Wind Fairy before them had its core crushed, and the shattered wind elements returned to the four stone pillars.
Like flames swaying slightly, yet the energy within had weakened significantly, making one doubt if it would extinguish at any moment.
The countdown in the center disappeared, and the stone door opened by itself, the sound of it grinding against the ground sent chills down one’s spine.
Is it over?
The boss dropped nothing, and the experience bar didn’t budge.
“Does this count as… a success?” Zane asked.
Treika shook her head. “No, this is just the beginning.”
As soon as her words fell, the ground shone with intense multicolored lights, interweaving fiery red, earthy yellow, watery blue, and emerald green, forming a brilliant beam.
It seemed to have consciousness as it flowed towards the four stone pillars.
Where did this come from!?
These odd-colored lights seemed to possess immense energy, reinvigorating the frail wind.
Whoosh—whoosh—whoosh—
In the blink of an eye, the Wind Fairy reformed.
“Ding!”
System Notification: Please defeat the guardian spirit within the specified time; otherwise, unknown changes will occur!
What!? Wasn’t it defeated? What’s going on?
The challenge didn’t give him time to think; the countdown reappeared, still at 09:59!
Check information.
Wind Guardian Spirit (Special Leader-level Boss):
Rarity: Gold Grade
Level: 40
Health: 2,500,000
Magical Attack: 3,289-4,108
Physical Defense: 932
Magical Defense: 1,097
Skills: Wind Guidance, Storm Domain, Gale Piercing, Elemental Amplification
Description: A natural guardian spirit formed from wind elements, becoming the protector of the illusions.
Seeing this panel, Zane nearly suffocated; good grief, it evolved right on the spot!?
“Treika! What the hell is going on?!” Zane finally couldn’t hold back and shouted; dying here would be consequences he couldn’t bear!
“As you can see…” Treika panted, “If we don’t leave in time, the challenge will keep repeating.”
“Regardless of whether you defeat the guardian spirit within the time limit, that energy will manifest, and each challenge means its further strengthening.”
“Before you arrived… I had already defeated it 75 times.” The elf said casually, but only the exhaustion and confusion in her eyes betrayed her.
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Crimson Plain.
After the version update, there were hardly any players to be seen here.
Was this place not attacked by the Dark Faction? It was still being built methodically. Some players would think so.
But that was all.
Traveling from Yunshui City to Crimson Plain would take half a day if you didn’t have a mount or high-speed equipment. Moreover, there was the risk of being taken down by small monsters along the way.
After Pori went missing, this goblin camp lost its only repair merchant, so it was only natural that players wouldn’t linger.
The only thing that drew attention was that big beetle. After the incident in Yunshui City, some keen individuals had already noticed that the goblin Gray Wolf territory in Crimson Plain was definitely related to Starry.
Perhaps… she was controlling the monsters to build it!
But this wasn’t something an average player could handle; now, the big guild members were busy counting and distributing post-war losses, completely uninterested in such matters, and at most could send a player to keep watch.
At present, Alu sat anxiously in the big tent.
After sensing that amazing power of light, he couldn’t muster the courage to follow Starry into Spirit King’s Forest.
This was the buried inferiority complex within the goblin bloodline.
That’s what he thought.
Back in Kan Yao Valley was the same; he knew the terrifying aspects of the Dark Faction and was filled with fear, even without knowing whether his father Ahe was alive or dead, he brought his clan south to Crimson Plain.
At that moment, the only thing left in his mind was the option of escape; it was too shameful… No, he had already lost the pride of being a Snow Feather Goblin.
“Clan Leader!” Kainel barged in.
“What’s wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?”
“A guy dressed in black said he wanted to meet the highest-ranking person here. We tried to clarify his identity, and he directly attacked, killing two clan members!” Kainel said in a panic.
“What!?” Alu slammed the table; who dared to cause trouble like this!? “Where? Take me to him!”
“No need.” A cold and dark voice came from outside the door.
A gray-black arm lifted the tent flap.
Dressed in a gray cloak that covered most of the skin, one could vaguely see the sharp pointed ears hidden within.
Kainel was so scared he fell to the ground. “Clan Leader, it’s him!”
“A goblin has come to build a home in a place like this? Heh… heh, interesting.”
“No matter who you are, since you’ve killed my clan members, don’t even think about leaving easily!” Alu’s face darkened, cold air swirling in his hands.
A huge ice cone instantly formed behind him; it didn’t matter if it broke the tent, nothing could quell his anger at this moment!
“Oh?” The enemy said in surprise, seemingly unable to imagine that a goblin could have such power… and courage.
Was his revealed power not enough?
“In that case… don’t die too easily, okay?” The gray-black figure spoke in a magnetic voice. “Without someone to guide me… it wouldn’t be easy to find her.”
“You will pay for your arrogance!” Alu swung his right hand, and the ice cone shot out in response, the sharp tip carrying terrifying cold air; this hit would at least leave a big hole in him!
“Clan Leader, be careful, this guy is a vampire!” Kainel shouted with worry.
“What!?”
Crack—crunch!
The enemy single-handedly grasped the sharp part of the ice cone, crushing it completely!
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Looking at the wound on his hand, he stuck out his tongue and licked it.
“Not bad…”
Alu’s heart sank; he had probably run into big trouble this time!
At that moment, the tent was lifted again.
“Lord Alu, I heard it was noisy here, so I came to take a look. Is there anything you need me to help with… uh…?” A girl holding twin daggers peeked in, her ID displaying ‘Lian Lian is Here.’
Indeed, Mingxiao had heard that this place was related to Starry, so she had Lian Lian come over first to keep watch, hoping to deepen her relationship with Starry, and if they could become close friends, that would be even better! Then they could pull Starry into Mingxiao!
“Ah… I seem to have come at the wrong time?”
Alu perked up, “Adventurer, you’ve come just in time! Quickly help me capture this intruder!”
