Bonefiend

The three set off again. If nothing unexpected happened, this should be their last battle in the void.

However, this battle wouldn't be easy.

The closer they got to the exit, the more intense the Madness Affliction's power became. Even Xu Jiang's Faith Aura had its range suppressed.

Lan Tie, who was leading the way, could already hear the whispers of the Madness Affliction in his ears.

"Open your body and mind, and welcome the arrival of the Madness Affliction."

"I refuse. You guys are too ugly."

"Resist the Madness Affliction, and you will be buried here!!"

"Really? That's great, it's exactly what I wanted."

"Join the Madness Affliction, and I will grant you eternal life."

"No, I want to die."

Are these two actually chatting? How bizarre.

As they advanced, the light around them grew dimmer, and visibility became quite low.

Fortunately, Pace's abilities were very strong, and this interference had no effect on him at all. With him leading the way, they bypassed many monster-infested areas, saving a lot of time.

However, going any deeper wouldn't work.

"There are too many monsters ahead, we can't go around. Oh no, we've been spotted. What do we do!" The big-headed, blue-skinned man was always making a fuss.

"When the monsters come, just kill them."

"But those shadow monsters, can you even see them?"

"Of course not, I can barely see you."

Darkness was the best playground for monsters, especially the shadow monsters they had encountered before.

Without physical bodies, they were composed entirely of Malevolent Spirit elements, blending into their surroundings, making them impossible to guard against.

Of course, Xu Jiang wasn't in a hurry; he had a trump card.

He took out the small stick from his pocket and rubbed it gently with both hands until it made a soft sound. Only then did Xu Jiang speak.

"Sparkles, it's up to you now. Put on a grand concert!"

"Ooh, ooh, ooh, you want to hear Sparkles sing? Watch my dazzling entrance!"

With that, Xu Jiang threw Sparkles upwards. Five meters above their heads, a brilliant light exploded.

Boom!

Like a spotlight exploding in the night, the intense light illuminated everything within a radius of several hundred meters.

Of course, this time the bright light wasn't just a one-time flashbang; it was a true, dazzling concert.

"Go Sparkles, I love you!"

"Wow! The Mech Diva is going to have a concert, I'm so excited!"

To the cheers of a crowd of onlookers, Sparkles floated into the air. The small stick twisted along with unseen music, and her singing echoed.

"Sparkle brighter, shine brighter, get higher, Sparkles is lovable~~ Sparkles is lovable~~"

Was this her theme song? It seemed to fit her name quite well.

Xu Jiang didn't have the leisure to listen to the music; he needed to focus on the battlefield.

It had to be said, Sparkles putting on a concert was extremely professional. The floating stage, background music, and even the venue lighting were all handled by her single stick.

Following the rhythm, waves of light spread out, continuously illuminating the world.

As the light passed over Xu Jiang, it even enhanced his equipment.

[Congratulations, all mechanical units' strength increased by 30% for hearing the Mech Diva's performance.]

What terrifying power, mechanical idols were truly extraordinary.

His two companions beside him also looked on with pleasant surprise.

"Great, all the monsters are illuminated now, we don't have to be afraid of them."

"So you had this hidden up your sleeve! Why didn't you use it sooner!"

"Sooner? Do you think this thing can be used casually?" Xu Jiang didn't hesitate to put Pace in his place.

Throwing a flashbang into a monster den was like smearing feces on someone's face.

The three of them, having stirred up a hornet's nest, would now face an onslaught from all the surrounding monsters. If he hadn't witnessed the power of the grenades, Xu Jiang wouldn't have dared to activate Sparkles.

"You take the front, I'll provide support from the rear!"

Lan Tie hefted his totem and began a furious sweep. Xu Jiang followed closely, unleashing Explosive Shots from his hand, reaping the lives of the monsters.

It seemed that Sparkles's light was too dazzling, greatly suppressing the power of the Madness Affliction.

The shadow monsters, once very powerful, were now staggering even in their movements. There was no need to aim for their heads; a single Explosive Shot could finish them off.

When encountering a large number of mindless attackers, grenades could be used to detonate them. Only the extremely fast rabid dogs were a bit troublesome.

Fortunately, his reinforced knees were very strong. Facing the gaping maw, he directly used a Knee Strike, shattering its teeth.

With skilled coordination, they advanced and managed to reach the exit with only minor scares. However, the real trouble was just beginning.

A terrifying monster appeared before the three of them.

It was impossible to determine its species. It stood nearly 7 meters tall, its body covered in segmented dark ribs. It stood on two legs, with four claws growing from its back, and only one eye on its head, looking utterly horrifying.

Upon noticing the three, the monster let out a low growl, as if happy to see new food.

Xu Jiang frowned slightly and asked Pace beside him, "Didn't you say there was an exit? Where is it?"

"It's right behind that thing. This creature is called a Bonefiend, and it's quite powerful. It seems someone on the outside tried to connect to the exit here, but it blocked them."

"So what should we do now?"

"You two hold it off and give me some time. I'll find a way to break the seal."

An unavoidable battle was at hand, and it looked like they were in for a tough fight. Fortunately, Lan Tie, who was responsible for tanking the monster, didn't mind.

"Don't worry, I'll lure it away. Unless I die, it won't be able to hurt you." With that, he picked up his totem and charged forward.

Xu Jiang followed without a word, as people who made such declarations usually didn't live long.

As expected, the moment the fight began, the Bonefiend swiped with its claw, colliding with Lan Tie's large iron pillar.

Bang! A deafening roar.

The two brute forces clashed head-on. The Bonefiend, due to its larger size, stumbled a step before recovering. Lan Tie, however, was at a disadvantage due to his physique and was sent flying several meters, clearly taking a heavy blow.

Xu Jiang quickly raised his gun and fired, aiming a burst of bullets at the large eyeball, trying to hit the monster's weak point.

Unfortunately, this monster was quite intelligent. The ribs on its body began to grow rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, they covered its single eye like a mask.

With its weak point gone, the Explosive Shot's damage was significantly insufficient.

The flames that erupted on the Bonefiend did achieve some effect, but they were quickly repaired by the encroaching power of the Madness Affliction.

"Lan Tie, can you still hold on?"

"I can! Don't worry, I won't die that quickly!" Lan Tie forced himself to stand.

Physical exorcism had many drawbacks, especially when you couldn't shatter the opponent's head; your own head became endangered.

"Ugh!!!"

The monster let out an excited growl and began to run, its claws attacking the two relentlessly, forcing them to flee in disarray.

Xu Jiang had anticipated the predicament of low-level challengers being unable to break through high-level monsters.

Whether it was grenades or Explosive Shot, their power had limits. Facing a terrifying creature like the Bonefiend, they were simply outmatched.

Even worse, Sparkles, who had been maintaining the light in the sky, also fell, her energy depleted. The world around them plunged back into darkness.

Using Shadowstep once more, Xu Jiang had exhausted all his survival skills. It seemed there was no other option left but to flee.

At this critical moment, the Desert Eagle in his hand spoke