Growth Weapon

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

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

Upon reaching the vicinity of the valley, Xuan Sheng, possessing exceptionally keen eyesight, quickly spotted the hidden sentries in the woods outside the valley and shared the basic information with the team.

"Their levels are this high?"

Seeing the information appear in the team chat panel, Zhao Jun couldn't help but gasp.

These two monsters didn't look like much on paper. Aside from the trouble caused by the level disparity, they shouldn't last long with the four of them attacking together.

But! This was a Legion Mission!

Monsters like these were everywhere within the valley! Right now, they could outnumber their opponents, but once they entered the fortress, they would be the ones facing a swarm of enemies!

They didn't even need many monsters like these; a dozen or so forming a small squad could kill them all simultaneously more than five times over!

"What should we do?"

Unlike the anxious Zhao Jun, Yi Qing's eyes were fixed on the two Kobolds not far away. Her right hand had already gripped the snow-white tusk, ready to strike at any moment.

"They're busy building the fortress, so their defenses are weak. There are only a few guarding the entrance. It's just these two guys here. As long as we don't make too much noise, we can just attack them directly."

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

Looking at the Kobolds' long health bars, Zhao Min felt a bit intimidated.

She could still manage if there were fewer monsters, but if they started appearing in large numbers, her mana wouldn't be enough!

She didn't have many recovery items, and in a prolonged fight, her mana would definitely run out.

"You hold back for now. Your magic will make too much noise. Yi Qing, you take the one above. I'll handle the one below."

"Okay."

As soon as Yi Qing finished speaking, her figure completely vanished into the woods, leaving no trace.

'Call me when you're ready to move.'

Within a few breaths, a private message from Yi Qing arrived, indicating she was in position.

"Then let's go!"

The only two Kobolds present seemed unwilling to work their tedious posts.

Their ugly heads drooped, their eyelids almost closed, showing no signs of alertness. Despite being soldiers, they lacked any semblance of soldierly discipline.

The two small Kobolds, one with a bow perched on a tree branch and the other with a sword lying prone in the grass, would have been difficult to spot if not for Xuan Sheng's special eyes.

Unfortunately, they would never see the sun rise again.

"Ugh..."

A flash of white light appeared at its neck. The Kobold in the tree widened its eyes as a large number popped up.

[-183!]

A quarter of its health bar instantly disappeared, jolting the Kobold from its confusion into extreme panic!

However, before the ugly creature could even draw its bow, a terrifying number erupted on its spine!

[Critical Hit! -288!]

The assassin, with a cold expression, mercilessly swung its snow-white tusk, like a grim reaper from the shadows, harvesting life without mercy.

"Ah... kkk..."

More than half of its health vanished in an instant. The Kobold in the tree opened its mouth, unable to utter a word, only emitting strange noises as it fumbled with its weapon...

"Ch..."

The faint sound of blade meeting flesh reached their ears. The dagger, deeply embedded in the Kobold's heart, twisted. The consecutive hits took away its last bit of life...

['Qingyi' has killed 'Kobold Soldier (Bow)', War Merit obtained: 10]

"So fast..."

In just two seconds, several three-digit damage numbers flashed above the Kobold. With only four hits, the monster's body went limp...

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

"Is this the top player who reached level five first?"

Zhao Jun was also stunned, muttering with a blank expression, not even blinking.

If he had to fight one of these Kobolds alone, he might barely win.

With his meager damage, how many hits would it take to defeat such a monster?

Twenty? Or thirty?

Yet, Qingyi only needed four strikes...

The difference was simply too vast.

"I say... if you guys have some free time, come over and help out. Don't just stand there watching!"

Yi Qing's movements were incredibly swift. By the time Xuan Sheng had even approached the Kobold on the ground, the one in the tree was already dead.

To prevent the guy on the ground from reacting in time, Xuan Sheng quickly moved forward, raised his round shield, and smashed it hard against the Kobold's deformed head!

"Ugh!"

The completely unprepared Kobold tried to get up but was pinned down by the immense force...

['Golden Shovel' attempts to suppress 'Kobold Soldier (Sword)' with strength!]

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

[Due to a strength advantage exceeding 30%, suppression successful! Kobold is immobilized!]

The monster pinned under the shield struggled, thrashing its limbs, but it couldn't break free from the shield, which was as heavy as a mountain on its back.

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

Pursing her lips, Zhao Min's words were still sharp, but her hands didn't stop.

"Hey, is it okay to cast spells now?"

"Go ahead, the other guys are far away."

The remaining Kobolds were completely suppressed, and everyone had gathered around Xuan Sheng. At this distance, even a spell wouldn't cause much of a commotion.

"That's good then."

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

[--172!]

Such high damage.

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

This damage was more than double his own...

Li Xunsheng mused, looking at the red staff in Zhao Min's hand.

[Meteor Star: Staff-type Weapon Growth Weapon (Current Green Rare Quality) Lv (Changes with holder's level, currently Lv.6) Spell Attack +130 Intelligence +6 Spirit +4 Mana Recovery +30% Fire Attribute Spell Damage Increase 30% Usage Restriction: Only usable by Skyflame Mage or their inheritors No durability limit]

[Attached Skill: 1. Ignite: Use on a single target, dealing damage equal to your spell attack power per second for ten seconds. Mana Cost: 150 Cooldown: 1 minute]

[Others not unlocked...]

Growth Weapon?!

Even Li Xunsheng, who had seen many good items, couldn't help but stare at the staff for a few seconds.

This item was a Skyflame Mage's exclusive weapon?

So this was a hidden profession? They get such a good item even before transferring classes?

Thinking of the hidden profession clue he hadn't opened in his backpack yet, the young man's breathing quickened.

It seemed he also needed to find his own suitable profession as soon as possible!