After the core of the first-stage remains was destroyed and the body became completely lifeless, Wu Jun's soul would automatically return to these remains.
Under normal circumstances, the boss's stats would soar at this point, all his skills would activate, and he would enter a berserk second stage, bringing the most hopeless nightmare to players who had struggled through countless hardships to reach him.
But Su Ye naturally would not have to face any of that.
"Go ahead. The sooner we finish this, the sooner you can leave."
Wu Jun's hoarse voice once again came from the remains' mouth.
"Understood."
The instant he finished speaking, Su Ye twirled his spear, then thrust it forward again like a bolt of lightning.
Shhk!
The sharp spearhead easily pierced the remains' chest.
Wu Jun did not resist at all. He simply watched quietly as Su Ye struck, while the health bar above his head began shrinking at a visible rate.
Eighty percent...
Fifty percent...
Ten percent...
Until it dropped all the way to zero!
Boom!
As the health bar emptied, the purple core exploded.
"See you next time."
Wu Jun said this with a smile. His body slammed heavily against the edge of the Black Crystal Coffin, then turned into countless flecks of black ash that drifted through the hall.
[Ding! Congratulations, player! Your exploration of City Hall has reached 100%. You have successfully slain the Withered City Lord. Instance rating increased.] [Ding! Congratulations, player! You have cleared the first-tier instance "Withered City."] [Calculating clear rating...] [Overall rating: SSS!] [SSS clear rewards will be issued after the player leaves the instance.]
Immediately afterward, an announcement rang out across the entire region.
``` [Region-Wide Announcement: Congratulations to player "Never Checks the Fuel Gauge" for clearing a first-tier instance with an SSS-Rank Rating.]