Crimson Flame Wolf King

Although the sheer number of spiders and fire wolves was dizzying, they could not actually inflict any significant damage on the group.

With everyone working in concert and coordinating closely, the number of fire wolves gradually dwindled.

Just as they were convinced that a total victory was at hand, a massive Crimson Flame Wolf King slowly paced out from the rear.

The flames on its body burned like surging waves, the scorching temperature seemingly capable of melting everything in its path. The powerful pressure it radiated was bone-chilling, enough to make one's very soul tremble.

Seeing this, Genjiro did not dare to hesitate for a second and quickly cast a detection spell. In an instant, his expression shifted drastically, his voice filled with panic.

The panel displayed the wolf king's information: Crimson Flame Wolf King, Level 90. The mere fact that the level was displayed in black indicated that this was a boss-tier monster.

"Holy crap, why is there a level 90 elite boss in this area? And it even has a buff that boosts the strength of its kin!"

The wolf king threw its head back and let out a howl that echoed through the space like a thunderclap, carrying endless majesty and dominance.

The fire wolves seemed to receive the ultimate encouragement from their king; their attacks instantly turned even more frenzied, and their eyes burned with a more fanatical fighting spirit.

Siyou Qilong gritted his teeth, a flash of determination in his eyes. He unleashed a provocation skill and charged bravely at the wolf king, attempting to use his own strength to pin it down.

However, the wolf king gave a casual swipe of its claw, unleashing a surge of immense power. Siyou Qilong was instantly knocked back several meters, his body slamming heavily into the hard rock wall with a dull, sickening thud.

Genjiro darted out like lightning, moving at a speed so fast it was almost impossible to track, aiming for the wolf king's eyes in an attempt to find a weak point and land a critical hit.

Yet, the wolf king's reactions were lightning-fast, as if it could perceive every attack. It turned its head and spat out a stream of scorching flames like a ferocious fire dragon. Genjiro had to use his extreme agility to dodge, barely escaping with his life.

The bowstring in Peroroncino's hand vibrated incessantly as he fired arrows imbued with great power like shooting stars. However, they were all ruthlessly blocked by the rock-solid flame shield surrounding the wolf king, failing to break through its defense at all.

Bellriver danced his hands, chanting complex incantations. Powerful magical light flared, but these spell attacks had little effect on the wolf king. For a moment, the situation became dire, as if a dark haze had descended upon them.

Leaning against the rock wall while chugging several healing potions, Siyou Qilong watched Mu Fengyu take over his tanking position to pin down the wolf king and shouted.

"Captain, aren't you supposed to be able to pilot a Gundam? Stop playing with that steamroller and do something useful!"

Because Mu Fengyu had modified his shield to be too large, his movement speed had become sluggish after equipping it. He hadn't been able to block many of the wolf king's attacks for his teammates, spending the whole time eating dust behind the wolf king.

Hearing Siyou Qilong's shout, a look of embarrassment and awkwardness flashed across Mu Fengyu's face. He gritted his teeth hard and shouted back.

"Don't rush me! I'm bringing out my big toy right now!"

He quickly unequipped his current gear, and the massive shield hit the ground with a loud clang, kicking up clouds of dust.

His gaze turned incredibly resolute as his hands moved rapidly across the control panel.

Following a flash of brilliant light, the imposing, magnificent phantom of Zeus appeared before everyone's eyes.

Mu Fengyu skillfully climbed into the cockpit. In an instant, the mecha's engine let out a deafening roar, the immense power causing the surrounding ground to tremble slightly.

Mu Fengyu piloted the Gundam, moving like a streak of lightning as he charged fiercely toward the wolf king.

The wolf king keenly sensed this new threat and turned to pounce ferociously at the Gundam.

Mu Fengyu maneuvered the mecha with ease, skillfully evading the wolf king's successive attacks.

At the same time, the weapons in the mecha's hands continuously fired powerful energy beams, striking the wolf king and sending brilliant sparks flying.

"Everyone, attack together!"

Mu Fengyu's voice rang out from the mecha, filled with high spirits.

Encouraged, the others put away their weapons and moved away from the wolf king. After all, while the game World Tree had immunity to friendly fire, the Gundam's attacks would clearly alter the environment of the entire area; if they didn't run now, what would they do if they got caught in the crossfire?

Under the Gundam's fierce assault, the wolf king gradually fell on the defensive. The flames on its body dimmed, and its movements were no longer as swift or agile as before.

"This is it, deliver the finishing blow!"

Mu Fengyu roared, and the Gundam's weapons converged into a surge of extraordinary, super-strong energy, firing directly at the wolf king. The wolf king attempted to dodge, but it was already too late.

With a heaven-shaking boom, the wolf king let out a final, miserable howl before collapsing to the ground, its body dissolving into a burst of brilliant light and vanishing in an instant.

The group let out a long sigh of relief, their taut nerves finally relaxing.

However, before they could fully enjoy the joy of victory, low growls suddenly echoed from all around them.

A new pack of fire wolves slowly emerged from the shadows, their numbers far exceeding the previous group. Their eyes glowed with a vicious light, seemingly enraged by the fall of their king.

Genjiro's expression darkened as he said.

"It looks like it's not over yet. Everyone, be careful!"

"Is there no end to this? This boss can summon so many minions right before it dies."

"We really should have cast a silence spell right before the final blow; then the boss wouldn't have been able to pull all this nonsense."

"Hey, stop talking and get ready to work."

Peroroncino pulled his bowstring taut again, nocked an arrow, and stood ready. Mu Fengyu climbed out of the Zeus core with a slightly embarrassed expression.

"The previous battle consumed quite a bit of energy; the Gundam can't be piloted right now."

Siyou Qilong looked at the fading Zeus and said in surprise.

"This thing has an energy limit?"

The others were also curious about this question. After all, Zeus had only been available for purchase twice, and the price was ridiculously high; aside from the owner, no one else knew its capabilities.

Facing the group's inquisitive gazes, Mu Fengyu scratched the back of his head and explained helplessly.

"Don't look at me like that, guys. Even if World Tree is famous for being a game where you can just pay-to-win, there's at least a tiny bit of fairness."

As he spoke, he used his thumb and index finger to gesture a reasonable scale.

"Even though the Divine Arsenal has high attack and high health, this thing really isn't something you can just bring out to play whenever you want. Its energy recovery relies on time."

"Just like when we fought Michael last time—he used items to turn into a mini-boss, and I still pinned him down and beat him. The Divine Arsenal's energy was almost completely drained back then."

"It's only recovered eleven percent after all this time. Being able to one-shot the wolf king just now was already pushing it to the limit."

The group listened to Mu Fengyu's explanation with helpless expressions. But facing the encroaching pack of fire wolves, they had no other choice but to bite the bullet and prepare for battle.

Genjiro took a deep breath and looked at the dense pack of wolves ahead.

"In that case, we'll just have to fight them slowly. It's our own fault that no one in this party learned any large-scale super-tier magic."