Zombies getting stronger, is that just the beginning?

"A hundred damage in one hit!"

Although he had expected it, knowing Gu Yu had prepared, Fries was still surprised.

He admitted this was the strongest single attack he had ever seen.

A hundred damage, it was simply outrageous!

"How much HP do bosses even have? What if it were another Player!"

One hundred and twenty damage, exactly enough to instantly kill six at once.

No wonder Gangcun Kuzi didn't even dare to show his head, fleeing in a panicked scramble.

"Is this the power of an Epic Weapon!"

The Heavy Hammer possessed a beauty of overwhelming stats.

Killing the Naga for the first kill granted a National Fortune Reward. As fellow citizens of Kyushu, Dean Qi and Fries both received physical and lifespan enhancements.

10% didn't seem like much, but when added to lifespan, it was actually incredibly significant.

Assuming a person could live a hundred years, 10% would be ten years, comparable to legendary elixirs!

Dean Qi's complexion grew even more rosy, and even his hair began to turn black again.

"Having Gu Yu is a blessing for our nation!"

After his excitement, Dean Qi quickly regained his composure.

"Fries, I have a feeling the changes in the Zombies aren't that simple."

The new Zombies began appearing after Yamamoto Rokuko's button.

Although they had become stronger, Dean Qi believed this wasn't the end of it.

"You mean, the Zombies getting stronger is just the beginning?"

Understanding Dean Qi's meaning, Fries's expression gradually turned grim.

Now, the increase in Zombies, forming a Zombie Horde, was a devastating blow to many Players. And they were going to get even stronger in the future?

Wouldn't that make even survival a distant hope?

"I hope such a thing never comes to pass."

He could only pray in his heart.

Naga Courtyard.

As the first boss, after the Naga's death, it dropped Naga Scales and Naga Spoils.

A shrunken, Mini Naga Head.

In contrast to the ferocious boss, it looked rather adorably naive.

The Naga Scales were excellent rewards for most Players currently.

They could be used to Craft a chestplate and leggings, and came with enchantments, offering protection comparable to Diamond Armor.

Having the Alloy Set, Gu Yu didn't need these.

He stored them all in his backpack and looked at the prompt before him.

"Copper resources and Pumpkin resources?"

One was food, the other a brand new mineral resource.

Copper was content added to the game a few years ago and had been around for a while.

Like most minerals, it could be used to make swords, axes, and armor. Most importantly.

Gu Yu could Craft Copper Golems!

[Current Block Score: 24 (Micro Block)]
[Player Ranking: 1]

The Great Wall didn't count towards the score yet. He had already accumulated twenty-four points, still holding a commanding lead.

The highest-ranked other Player had only ten points, less than half his score.

After a brief glance, Gu Yu refocused his attention on Dusk.

"Following the procedure, after dealing with the Naga, the next is the Lich."

The Lich resided in the Lich Tower.

It understood magic and required shield breaking to attack, making it a rather troublesome boss.

Of course, compared to challenging it, the more immediate priority was finding it.

This was where the importance of the Magic Map became apparent.

The Crafting method was simple: one Magic Map Core plus eight pieces of paper.

Paper needed to be Crafted from sugarcane, which he had planted and searched for in the resource area beforehand, so he wasn't lacking.

Now, all he needed was the Magic Map Core.

It sounds powerful, and in reality, it only requires Glowstone Dust, Crow Feathers, and Torch Berries.

The Nether is full of glowstone, so I prepared that in advance. The other two items are products of Dusk.

Acquiring them isn't difficult. Crows are everywhere; a single sword strike will kill them. Torch Berries are found in dark caves, and their light makes them very conspicuous.

With the items collected, a blank Magic Map soon appeared.

Taking it out, it automatically drew the surrounding area and the boss's location. Gu Yu's eyes lit up.

"There's a Lich Tower to the left, charge!"

Rushing out of the safe zone, Gangcun Kuzi breathed a sigh of relief.

Confirming that Gu Yu was nowhere in sight, he regained his composure and said, "Killing the boss in an instant is nothing. It's just because of the good equipment and weapons. Give me good equipment, and I can do it too!"

The Samurai Nation audience chimed in.

"Yeah, that's an Epic Weapon, the Heavy Hammer. It's normal for it to be powerful!"

"If Gangcun-kun had it, he would have cleared it by now!"

"That should have been ours, Smida! Those despicable Kyushu thieves stole it!"

"We must severely punish him and avenge our Park Sam-chang!"

"Let's forget it. Park Sam-chang is a complete waste. If it were Gangcun-kun, the boss would have died long ago!"

"He couldn't even grasp the hidden trigger. K-Nation, you guys are truly useless!"

"Damn it, you motherfuckers, you bunch of assholes!"

The anxious K-Nation audience let out a string of complex, incomprehensible Bullet Comments.

Normally, the arena has an automatic translation function that translates all languages into a familiar form for the native country.

The fact that even the translation couldn't translate it showed how anxious they were, causing the Samurai Nation audience to burst into laughter.

Even Gangcun Kuzi agreed.

"I heard that hammer was sent from Park Sam-chang. What a waste!"

Wasting a divine artifact like that!

If it were him, he'd activate the Iai Sword and kill everything, whether it was hidden or elite!

After venting his frustration, Gangcun Kuzi walked towards another area.

Waiting for the Zombies to burn was out of the question. It was better to take advantage of the night when no one dared to come to Dusk and make progress by killing the boss.

He soon found the Naga Courtyard from before. First, he secretly repaired the outer perimeter with blocks to prevent Zombie ambushes.

Gangcun Kuzi took a deep breath and faced the green snake monster.

He activated the Iai Sword, and steel flashed with light.

He had already fought the Naga for a day, so he was very familiar with its attack patterns.

"Watch out for the torso, it's going to charge, dodge!"

He narrowly dodged the Naga's charge. Covered in Dirt, Gangcun Kuzi had to quickly get up and pursue with damage.

This battle lasted for half an hour.

Gangcun Kuzi was covered in wounds, with bloodstains everywhere. Parts of his iron armor had been worn through during the fight, and its durability was nearing its end.

Finally, relying on his accumulated experience, Gangcun Kuzi successfully won this match.

"I won!"

The last segment of the green snake body was destroyed, and the Naga fell.

Picking up the dropped items on the ground, Gangcun Kuzi was overjoyed.

"Scales? I can make a chestplate with these!"

The loot was just decorative and useless, but turning the Naga Scales into armor and wearing them could directly increase his combat power!

The comfortable snake skin was lighter and more defensive than iron armor, and it also provided fire protection.

It would save him from fire damage!

With the new equipment, Gangcun Kuzi no longer feared facing a Zombie Horde even as he walked out of the courtyard.

The Zombies' damage was greatly reduced, and Gangcun Kuzi now had some survivability even at night!

"I knew it, Gangcun-kun would definitely be able to do it!"

"You're the best, how can Zombies be your opponent!"

"That waste Yamamoto, can he learn from Gangcun-kun?"

"Making armor from the boss's skin, it looks so cool and strong!"

"Today, let's clear Dusk while facing the Zombie Horde!"

As the audience suspected, Gangcun Kuzi indeed had the idea of clearing Dusk.

There were a total of eight bosses; this was public information, and he could look around.

He was stunned.

It was true that he had killed the Naga, but...

Where was the next boss?

It was an endless expanse of trees. Where was he? Who was he? Where should he go?

Gangcun Kuzi was now more helpless than when he saw Gu Yu instantly kill a boss!