Void-Escaping Spirit Snake, a rare skill with off-the-charts utility!
After the word spirit was used, it would summon an invisible spirit snake with considerable attack power and extremely high concealment.
It was essentially an invisible, agile summoned beast that struck wherever it was directed.
"Chen Nian! We're all working hard fighting monsters. Why have you been slacking off this whole time?"
Qin Yu grumbled unhappily.
Though clearing these mobs didn't require their full strength, seeing Chen Nian coast along made her feel things were unfair!
The other three shuddered!
Good heavens, Xiao Yu, you've really got some nerve!
You're probably the only person in the whole world who'd dare blast "Buyu" for slacking off in a dungeon... badass.
With his strength, wouldn't fighting these mobs be like using an ox-cleaving blade to kill a chicken?
We'll still have to rely on him when it really matters!
"It's fine, Xiao Yu. We can easily handle these monsters ourselves. No need for Brother Chen to act."
"Yeah, Sister Yu, maybe Brother Chen's abilities just aren't suited to dealing with these fire spirits. Don't be so strict!"
Qin Yu's eyes widened when she heard them.
"Wait... did he pay you guys? You keep taking his side, making me look like the outsider!"
This was ridiculous. Friends she'd known for a year couldn't even measure up to a stranger.
They even considered him at every turn and put up with him. What was going on...?
The other three grumbled inwardly.
Xiao Yu, if you knew he was your idol, "Buyu," you'd be even more biased than us. Blame yourself for passing out earlier.
"Let's get moving and push farther in. I have a feeling we're about to encounter the boss."
With the others urging her on, Qin Yu felt too embarrassed to pursue the matter, or she would just seem petty.
After dealing with a few more elite monsters along the way, the five finally reached the deepest part of the dungeon.
The lava pool was roughly the size of a basketball court, illuminating the entire rock wall in crimson. The scorching air was almost distorted by the intense heat.
Hot. Far too hot!
Qin Yu's snow-white neck was already drenched in sweat.
If she hadn't been a transcendent with a stronger constitution than an ordinary person, she probably would have been unable to stay long ago.
"This is the deepest part of the dungeon. Where's the boss?"
"If we stay here much longer, we're going to be roasted alive!"
Just as they were wondering, the lava beneath their feet suddenly exploded. Bang!
Amid the explosive splashes, the monster sleeping in the lava finally awakened. Surging lava streamed down its body, and a terrifying pressure rushed toward them.
The Fire Rock Giant!
It looked as though it had been pieced together from massive rocks, with crimson flowing through the gaps. Its pupils were like two small suns.
"Th-this is the boss..."
Qin Yu instinctively took half a step back and said timidly, "It looks pretty strong. C-can we beat it? Maybe we should retreat!"
By a conservative estimate, this boss was at least tier one, level 50.
"It's fine, Xiao Yu. We can do this."
"This big guy might look scary, but maybe it's just a paper tiger."
Qin Yu: ???
She felt like she was sick.
Normally, these guys would have run away ages ago. After all, they were even more timid than she was!
Yet today, each was calmer than the last. Had they taken the wrong medicine?
This was ridiculous!
"Watch out, it's attacking!"
"Move!"
The lava giant slammed down a fist.
Boom!
It smashed a section of ground into collapse, sinking it into the churning lava.
Qin Yu's little face went deathly pale with fright, but she still mustered the courage to fire an arrow. Her talent was the ordinary "Archer."
A green arrow struck the rock giant squarely in the head!
At that very moment, Chen Nian activated the word spirit, Void-Escaping Spirit Snake.
The invisible spirit snake shot through the air and happened to strike the rock giant's head as well.
Another deafening boom rang out.
The Void-Escaping Spirit Snake caved in almost half the rock giant's head!
But Qin Yu couldn't see the spirit snake. Thinking it was the effect of her arrow, she was instantly surprised and delighted.
"You were right. It really does seem to be a paper tiger! Even my arrows can damage it. Hehe."
The other three: You really don't have a damn clue...
Of course, they knew Chen Nian was acting in secret.
They kept marveling inwardly. He was so strong!
He could strike invisibly and still produce such tremendous power. As expected of the strongest player in "Calamity"!
Whoosh!
Qin Yu fired another arrow.
Chen Nian obligingly coordinated with her, controlling the Void-Escaping Spirit Snake to attack.
The Fire Rock Giant suffered another heavy blow, a huge hole blasted open in its chest!
"Yay!"
Qin Yu was overjoyed, her eyes sparkling.
"This Fire Rock Giant might be big, but its defense is actually pathetically low. None of you even need to act. I can handle it myself!"
"Yes, yes, Sister Yu, you're so strong!"
"Awesome, Xiao Yu! Keep it up!"
The other three cheered Qin Yu on with expressionless faces, while their eyes were actually fixed on Chen Nian, marveling at his incredible skill!
Qin Yu, oh, Qin Yu. They say when God opens a door for you, he closes a window. You're so pretty, it's normal for your brain to work a little poorly...
You couldn't even handle those mobs outside alone, and this is a boss. Yet you really think it's your own strength.
Still, this saves us the trouble of coming up with a way to fool you.
Qin Yu drew her bow again and again!
The Fire Rock Giant's body was continually ravaged by Chen Nian's word spirit, riddled with holes and torn apart.
At last, it collapsed with a thunderous crash, sinking entirely into the lava.
Only then did Chen Nian discreetly withdraw the Void-Escaping Spirit Snake. A series of text notifications had already appeared before his eyes.
[Congratulations on defeating the boss "Fire Rock Giant"] [Gene energy +900] [Level increased: 43-45] [Congratulations on obtaining epic equipment "Flame Bow"] [Congratulations on clearing the dungeon "Fire Abyss"] [Congratulations on obtaining the skill scroll "A Hundred Birds Pay Homage to the Phoenix"] [Congratulations on obtaining the talent card "Elemental Divine Archer"]
Good grief... Even Chen Nian was stunned by the rewards.
A class talent card... epic archer equipment and an archer skill scroll. A whole set had dropped!
These things were completely useless to Chen Nian except to sell for money, and Qin Yu was the only archer in the entire party. Ahem...
"We cleared it!"
"So, did you get anything good? I got a rare piece of armor. Hehe!" Qin Yu was as happy as a little rabbit.
The other three had all gained something as well and were incredibly excited!
Being carried through a dungeon by the mighty Buyu felt absolutely amazing!
We barely even had to put in any effort during the boss fight and cleared it just like that. If we'd tried to take down this boss on our own, who knows what we might have suffered?
They even wanted to kowtow to Chen Nian right there, but since they couldn't expose his identity, they gave up on the idea.
"Hmph, I carried you through the dungeon, and you don't even know to say thank you!" Qin Yu put her hands on her hips and huffed at Chen Nian.
"Thank you."
That thank-you nearly made the other three drop to their knees on the spot!
We don't deserve that... damn!
"So, did you get anything good?" Qin Yu asked again.
"Yes."
Chen Nian took the Flame Bow out of his inventory.
The epic equipment shone brilliantly, like burning feathers of flame, and was extremely eye-catching.
The instant Qin Yu saw the new equipment, her eyes became brighter than the stars!