Growth Weapon

[Kobold Soldier (Bow) Lv.8 Life: 800/800 Mana: 0 Attack: 80–100 Defense: 15]

[Kobold Soldier (Sword) Lv.9 Life: 1000/1000 Mana: 0 Attack: 70–90 Defense: 25]

After arriving near the valley, Xuan Sheng, whose eyesight was exceptionally sharp, quickly spotted the sentries hidden in the woods outside the valley and shared the basic information with the team.

"Are their levels really that high?"

Seeing the information appear in the team chat panel, Zhao Jun could not help sucking in a cold breath.

These two monsters did not look particularly impressive on paper. Aside from being troublesome to deal with because of the level suppression, they probably could not last long against all four of them attacking together.

But this was a Legion Mission!

Monsters like these were everywhere inside the valley! Right now, they could gang up on them, but once they entered the fortress, they would be the ones facing a sea of enemies!

They would not even need that many of these monsters. A dozen of them forming a squad could kill him instantly more than five times over!

"What do we do?"

Unlike Zhao Jun, who was trembling with unease inside, Yi Qing was already staring fixedly at the two kobolds in the distance. Her right hand had already gripped Tusk, ready to explode into action at any moment.

"They're busy building the fortress, so their defenses are weak. There are only a few guards at the gate, and there are only these two on our side. As long as we don't make too much noise, we can attack directly."

"Hey, are you sure? If there's a whole valley full of monsters like these, I won't be able to handle it."

Looking at the kobold's long health bar, Zhao Min felt somewhat intimidated.

If there were only a few monsters, she could still hold out. But once their numbers increased, her Mana would not be enough!

She did not have many restorative items, and in a prolonged battle, her Mana definitely would not keep up.

"Don't attack yet. Spells make a bit too much noise. Yi Qing, you take the one above. I'll handle the one below."

"Okay."

The moment Yi Qing finished speaking, her figure vanished completely into the woods, leaving not even the slightest trace.

Call me when you're ready.

After only a few breaths, a message from Yi Qing arrived in the private chat. It seemed she was already in position.

"Then let's go!"

The only two kobolds seemed unwilling to work at this irritating post.

Their ugly heads drooped, and their eyelids were nearly shut. They showed no signs of keeping watch at all. Though they were soldiers, they possessed none of the discipline soldiers should have.

The two short kobolds had hidden themselves perfectly. The one carrying a bow and arrows was lying on a branch, while the one carrying a one-handed sword was crouched in the grass. If not for Xuan Sheng's special eyes, it would have been difficult to spot the two monsters for quite some time.

Unfortunately, neither of them would ever have the chance to see tomorrow's sun.

"Ugh..."

White light flashed across the kobold's neck. The kobold in the tree widened its eyes, and a large number rose above it.

[-183!]

A quarter of its health bar vanished instantly, snapping the kobold out of its confusion and plunging it into extreme panic!

However, before the ugly creature could even draw its bow, another terrifying number exploded above its spine!

[Critical Hit! -288!]

The cold-faced killer swung the white Tusk without mercy, like a grim reaper in the shadows, ruthlessly harvesting Life.

"Ah... kh... kh..."

Most of its Life vanished in an instant. The kobold in the tree opened its mouth wide, but could not speak for a moment, producing only strange noises as it hurriedly reached for its weapon...

"Shhk..."

The faint sound of a blade piercing flesh reached its ears. The dagger buried in the kobold's heart twisted, and the two consecutive hits took away its last bit of Life...

['Qingyi' killed 'Kobold Soldier (Bow)' and gained War Merit: 10]

"So fast..."

In just two seconds, several three-digit damage numbers had risen from the kobold. After only four hits, the monster's body had gone completely limp...

Zhao Min's eyes widened, filled with shock and admiration.

"Is this the expert who was the first to reach level five?"

Zhao Jun was equally dumbfounded. He muttered blankly, even forgetting to blink for a moment.

If he had to fight a kobold like this alone, he probably would have struggled just to win.

With his pitiful damage, how many attacks would it take to bring down a monster like this?

Twenty? Or thirty?

Yet Qingyi before him had needed only four strikes...

The gap was simply too enormous.

"I'm telling you... if you're free, come over and help. Don't just stand there watching!"

Yi Qing had moved far too quickly. Xuan Sheng had only just approached the kobold on the ground when the one in the tree was already dead.

To keep the one on the ground from reacting in time, Xuan Sheng rushed forward, raised his round shield, and slammed it hard into the kobold's deformed head!

"Ugh!"

The completely unprepared kobold tried to get up, but was pinned down by the tremendous force...

['Golden Shovel' attempted to overpower 'Kobold Soldier (Sword)'!]

['Kobold Soldier (Sword)' had 29 Strength! 'Golden Shovel' had... 43 Strength!]

[Because Strength had the advantage and exceeded it by 30%, the suppression succeeded! The kobold could not move!]

The monster pinned beneath the shield struggled desperately with all four limbs, but could not shake off the heavy shield pressing down on its back like a mountain.

"Didn't you say you could handle it yourself?"

Zhao Min curled her lips. Though her words remained sharp, her hands did not stop moving.

"Hey, it's okay to use a spell now, right?"

"Go ahead, go ahead. The other ones are far away."

The remaining kobold had been completely suppressed, and everyone had gathered beside Xuan Sheng. At this distance, even a spell would not make much noise.

"That works."

A fist-sized fireball flew from Zhao Min's staff and struck the kobold in the waist.

[--172!]

What incredible damage.

Feeling the scorching heat flowing through the air, Xuan Sheng's brow twitched.

That damage was more than double his own...

Li Xunsheng studied the red staff in Zhao Min's hand thoughtfully.

[Meteor: Staff-type weapon, Growth Weapon (currently Green Rare quality) Lv (changes with the wielder's level, currently Lv.6), Spell Attack Power +130, Intelligence +6, Spirit +4, Mana Recovery +30%, Fire-element spell damage increased by 30%. Usage restriction: Only a Skyflame Mage or their inheritor may use it. No durability limit.]

[Attached Skill: 1. Ignition: Used on a single target, dealing damage equal to the user's Spell Attack Power every second for ten seconds. Mana Cost: 150. CD: One minute.]

[The rest is locked...]

A Growth Weapon?!

Even Li Xunsheng, who had seen plenty of good things, could not help staring at the staff before him in a daze for several seconds.

Was this weapon exclusive to the Skyflame Mage?

Was this what a hidden class was? It gave out such an incredible item before the class change?

Thinking of the unopened hidden-class clue in his inventory, the young man's breathing grew heavier.

It seemed he also had to find a suitable class for himself as soon as possible!