Reunion with an Old Acquaintance

At this point, the Great Warlock's health had dropped to half.

Alfred (the Great Warlock): "You're starting to anger me. Rise, my hero!"

The giant corpse that had been lying on the lab table suddenly stood up.

Flesh Colossus - Level 40 mini-boss.

Alfred (the Great Warlock): "Haha, you didn't expect that, did you? After my repeated experiments, I have mastered the technique of creating high-level Undead. Now, taste my wrath!"

However, what he called "unexpected" was clearly just his own wishful thinking. As soon as the flesh golem appeared, the Misdirection of seven or eight hunters was already attached to Xiao Yu. Then, various shots such as Aimed Shot, Arcane Shot, Explosive Shot, and Multi-Shot were launched at the flesh golem.

Although it was just a minor boss, this fleshy colossus had a staggering 400,000 health points.

The flesh-and-blood colossus cried out, "Quick, kill me now, or it will be too late!"

(Hey, what do you think I'm doing right now, buddy? And what's with that tone of yours? Like I can just kill you like that? You have over 400,000 HP, damn it.)

Xiao Yu couldn't help but complain in his heart, but thankfully, this flesh and blood colossus was only good for having a lot of health and nothing else. It couldn't even use a single skill. Its attack power was quite strong, but with six healers healing it at the same time, the healing speed was incredibly fast, almost instantly restoring it to full health. This flesh and blood colossus didn't have any area-of-effect attacks and could only fight Xiao Yu head-on, making it a complete wooden stake boss.

"Never mind him, kill this old man first!"

Xiao Yu shouted loudly and started switching targets, quickly reducing the Great Warlock's health to zero.

With a scream, the great alchemist collapsed.

Alfred (the Great Warlock): "Impossible! Why didn't my invention work? This, this isn't magic!" With that, his eyes rolled back and he died. With the death of the Great Warlock, the flesh and blood colossus also collapsed, turning into a pile of flesh and blood.

"A piece of cake," Xiao Yu thought to himself.

System notification: In the year 1375 of the Sky Age, the human hero Esmeralda slew the great alchemist Alfred at the Tower of Amalur. This event has been recorded in the Sky Chronicles, and you have gained 237 reputation points.

"Let's loot the corpse!" The adventurers, unable to wait any longer, had already gathered around the body.

Undead Enhancement Potion: Recipe, Grand Alchemist's Robe (Superior Cloth Armor: Chestplate), Undead Dominator's Scepter (Epic Weapon), Alfred's Experiment Log (Quest Item)...

The large amount of loot sparked another round of scrambling, but none of it was enough to entice Xiao Yu and Esmehalda to part with it.

Watching the adventurers happily divide their loot, Xiao Yu couldn't wait to head to the next level.

Passing through the gloomy corridor and stepping up the ancient stairs, the group arrived at a higher floor. Pushing open the door and entering the dimly lit hall, Xiao Yu looked at the map; this floor was called— Elemental Prison.

Yes, he's finally back. Xiao Yu couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

He still vividly remembers the terrible memories he made there, even though it was only a short half-day, it feels like it was from the last century, yet it remains clear in his mind.

Now he's back, for revenge, and for other, more important things.

Once he subdues the elemental creatures imprisoned in the Elemental Prison, his grand ambition to dominate the Elemental Plane can officially begin. However, before that, there is still a gatekeeper BOSS to deal with. Just as Xiao Yu was looking on expectantly, a graceful figure emerged from the darkness.

Leah Bloodmoon (High Elementalist): "Wow, wow, wow! Let's see who's back, Azathoth! I've missed you so much! What, you missed me too?"

The Blood Elf still looked as alluring as ever. Even though he knew she was just an NPC, a character controlled by computer AI, Xiao Yu couldn't help but feel a little inexplicable.

"Wow, this BOSS is really hot!" an adventurer said with a lecherous expression.

"Yeah, yeah, that figure, that look, she's incredibly sexy," another adventurer chimed in.

Leah Bloodmoon completely ignored these adventurers; perhaps to these bosses, the adventurers themselves were simply non-existent beings.

Her gaze, however, fell upon Esmehalda.

Leah Bloodmoon (High Elementalist): "A human mage, the pride of Dalaran, has actually humbled himself to descend upon our desolate little place. It's truly an honor. I just wonder if the magic you've learned will be able to protect you." Seemingly naturally beautiful Fan Chong, she set her sights on Esmehalda the moment they met.

Esmehalda (Dalaran Mystic): "You'll see when I freeze you into an ice sculpture."

After saying that, he shot a Frostbolt, but the Frostbolt flew straight past Leah Bloodmoon.

Wait, it's an illusion.

Leah Bloodmoon (High Elementalist): "Hahaha, you guys don't think I'd be stupid enough to just stand here and wait to die, do you? One hero, one boss, and twenty adventurers—you guys really have no shame! There's a limit to how many you can gang up on someone, you know. So, as soon as you entered the dungeon, I already slipped away. What you're seeing now is just a projection of me."

"Wait a minute, you're a player?" Xiao Yu was stunned. He considered himself very good at distinguishing between players and maritime NPCs, but he didn't expect to be mistaken this time. But speaking of which, this girl's acting skills are really superb. She didn't even consider the possibility that she was a player.

Leah Bloodmoon (Great Elementalist): "Only realizing it now? You're quite slow, aren't you? But I must say, your acting was pretty good. Well then, let's meet again sometime—if you can survive the next battle."

After saying the last sentence, the illusion suddenly vanished.

Although there was one less boss battle, for some reason, Xiao Yu felt a sense of relief. Now, it was time to see his old friends.

Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "Wait here for me, I have some personal business to attend to." He said as he walked into the Elemental Prison.

There were no lighting tools in the Elemental Prison, but there was still light. That light came from the fire elemental creatures, who were like human torches illuminating the surroundings.

Xiao Yu walked slowly through the corridor of the Elemental Prison. In the cages on both sides, the imprisoned elemental creatures all turned their gazes toward him.

Cecilia (Spirit of Storm): "Azathoth? Is that you? My God, have you been captured again?"

Fester (the Flame Wraith): "What nonsense are you talking, you old hag? Didn't you see he's free? He's clearly back to save us!"

Kaladar (Fire Elemental Elder): "Great! Let us out now!"

Xiao Yu ignored the voices of several old acquaintances. He looked around and saw that the elemental creatures in this Elemental Prison had changed. Some familiar faces had disappeared, and several new faces had appeared. There were as many as forty or fifty of them. Most of them were elite or mini-boss level elemental creatures, and there were also a few mid-level boss elemental creatures.

The cries for help gradually subsided, and as if sensing something was wrong, all the elements stared expectantly at Xiao Yu.

Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "Letting you go is certainly possible, but the question is, how do you intend to repay me?"

His gaze swept over the strangely shaped faces of the elemental creatures around him. He saw surprise and confusion on their faces, but soon, these surprise and confusion were replaced by relief. These elemental creatures finally remembered that, in a way, they were enemies.

Although the four elemental creatures are theoretically considered to be the same species, just as Dragon Clan of different colors can be hostile to each other, the elemental creatures of the four major factions fight each other more than they live in harmony. In particular, the Water Elemental and the fire element, and the wind element and the earth element are basically in a life-or-death situation. Even the elemental factions that are not hostile to each other at most maintain a neutral state of non-interference. To think that they are friendly and help each other is wishful thinking.

Only when everyone is imprisoned in a state of shared suffering can they let go of past hatred. But once they are free, those hidden grudges once again become real problems.

Fester was the first to react. As a player, he was much more discerning than the other elemental creatures. "What do you want?" he asked directly.

Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "It's simple. Submit to me, join my the Immortals Legion, and I will grant you freedom—and a bright future for our elemental race."

PS: Regarding the update schedule, I really apologize, but writing a novel is not something you can just decide to do whenever you want. Sometimes I get writer's block, which inevitably leads to delays. I hope everyone can understand. The only thing I can guarantee is at least two updates a day (if I miss an update, I will make it up the next day).

PS2: Compared to physical books, the quality of online novels may not be as consistent. Sometimes the author is genuinely not in the mood, but still has to write. In such cases, the writing may be a bit stiff. I hope everyone can understand. The future of this book is definitely exciting, so you can rest assured about that.