A Grave Crisis

The evil spirit didn't even pause; it simply swirled gently in a cloud of black mist.

The moment Benbo'erba and Babo'erben's bodies came into contact with the black mist, they were as if corroded by concentrated acid, dissolving at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Their bones, flesh, and scales vanished into nothingness within the black mist. Two pale gray lights rose from where they had disappeared—the afterimages of the shattered cards.

Su Mu's pupils contracted sharply.

At that moment, he immediately sensed danger. This guy's level was definitely beyond his comprehension.

Keep in mind that the Benbo brothers were already level 15, with attributes comparable to a regular level 30 monster. Yet, the opponent didn't even have to make a move; a mere wisp of black mist was enough to instantly kill them.

Next, blocking the evil spirit's path was the White Bone Spirit.

A girl in plain clothes flew down from White Tiger Ridge, her bone whip unleashing a curtain of grayish-white flames.

Her combat index exceeds 700,000, she has completed three transformations, and is an SSS-level card, making her the strongest combat force in the Su Mu dungeon.

The curtain of fire spread out, momentarily blocking the black mist.

The White Bone Spirit's bone whip coiled around that wisp of evil spirit, while grayish-white flames attempted to scorch it.

But the wisp of evil spirit only paused for a moment, and then the black mist suddenly contracted and expanded.

The White Bone Spirit's body was struck as if by a heavy hammer, flying backward, her grayish-white bones shattering in mid-air.

Her health instantly dropped to zero, and her body transformed into a grayish-white light, forcibly teleporting her back to the depths of the dungeon.

But Su Mu noticed that the White Bone Spirit had withstood the opponent's attack.

She was instantly killed with a single blow. But she also bought her opponent three seconds.

Three seconds.

Su Mu's mind began to race.

What should I do? What should I do?

That wisp of evil spirit gave him absolutely no time to think.

It had already flown up to Little Drill Wind.

Little Drill Wind stood at the front of Lion Camel Ridge, his short sword held horizontally in front of him, his dark blue scales gleaming coldly.

With a combat index exceeding 500,000, it is Su Mu's most resilient melee unit.

The black mist of evil spirits rolled in.

Little Drill Wind didn't dodge. It charged straight at the black mist, its short sword flashing with a sharp light.

The blade flashed into the black mist, splitting it open. But the mist instantly healed, instead spreading up the blade.

The Little Drill Wind withstood the first attack.

A layer of dark blue demonic aura emanated from its scales, blocking the black mist. But its health instantly dropped by 40%.

The evil spirit seemed somewhat surprised.

Without pausing, a second strike followed immediately.

This time, the speed was indescribable, or rather, it was impossible to see clearly, because the opponent was just a cloud of black mist.

The black mist, like a bolt of black lightning, pierced through Little Drill Wind's defenses and severely damaged its chest and abdomen.

Little Drill Wind was sent flying, tumbling several times in the air before regaining its footing.

A huge crack appeared in its chest, and bluish-black blood gushed out.

But it did not fall. It knelt on one knee, its short knife stuck in the ground, propped itself up, raised its head, and its narrow eyes still held a fierce light.

The evil spirit paused for a moment.

"There is something there," a hoarse voice came from within the black mist, "But that's all."

It condensed black mist again, preparing to deliver a fatal blow.

At that moment, Little Drill Wind suddenly roared to the sky.

"Your Majesty, save me!"

Upon hearing this shout, Su Mu's rapidly processing thoughts paused for a moment.

This is Little Drill Wind's passive skill... Call for Aid.

When it realizes that it is not strong enough, it will take the initiative to ask Lion Camel Ridge for Call for Aid. If it fights to the point that its health drops below 30%, it will be forced to flee and Call for Aid.

But at this moment, the Green Lion King...

Su Mu looked towards the main peak of Lion Camel Ridge.

The translucent golden lion was reclining on the throne atop the mountain.

It was only in a semi-embedded state, with less than two-fifths of its full strength, and it was merely an A-rank card. This was equivalent to a severely weakened state, and even if someone went to save it, it would be beyond saving.

If the Green Lion King is destroyed, the loss will be tens of millions of dollars in purchase costs.

Moreover, the next loss will be to their own core cards.

Su Mu even felt a little discouraged.

At that moment, the Green Lion King seemed to move slightly as well.

It slowly rose from its throne atop the mountain, its golden mane glowing faintly in the dim gray light.

Its form was ethereal and frail, with only a semi-transparent outline, but its eyes were bright.

Su Mu looked at it and sighed helplessly.

These cards worth tens of millions, if they're damaged, so be it.

I just hope it can provide one more second of rescue, and then wait for the other side's rescue to arrive.

But Su Mu thought that was impossible.

After all, less than ten seconds have passed in what was once a minute. Is he about to die?

Just as Su Mu was thinking this...

A beam of icy blue light exploded from his side.

Ye Qingxue appeared next to his copy.

Her face was pale, her breathing rapid, but her steps were firm.

The Snow Queen stepped out from behind her, her long ice crystal dress sweeping across the ground, spreading frost-white. She raised her hand, and a beam of icy blue light exploded from her palm, transforming into dozens of ice shards that shot towards the wisp of evil spirit.

The icicle struck the black mist, shattering it into a shower of ice crystals. The black mist was frozen for a moment.

But the evil spirit simply flung an attack into the distance at random.

A black mist lashed out at the Snow Queen like a whip, moving too fast to be seen.

The Snow Queen was struck, her ice crystal dress shattered, and she flew backward. Due to the distance, she did not die, but her health dropped by 90%.

Su Mu's pupils contracted, and he immediately shouted at Ye Qingxue, "Run!"

Ye Qingxue did not leave.

She gritted her teeth and pulled another scroll from the card box.

The scroll was entirely ice-blue, its surface covered with densely packed runes, radiating a chilling aura.

She crushed the scroll, and a beam of icy blue light surged into the Snow Queen's body. The Snow Queen's health was restored somewhat, and her icy body reformed.

Su Mu glanced at her.

I'm somewhat grateful.

Then, looking at Ye Qingxue's stubborn profile, he suddenly thought... since she hadn't given up, why should he?

Su Mu's mind raced.

What cards can I still play right now...?

No.

After thinking for a long time, he realized he had no trump card.

Little Drill Wind died, White Bone Spirit was instantly killed, Benbo'erba and Babo'erben's cards were shattered, and Green Lion King was only in a semi-embedded state and could not stop it at all.

The only skill that's still useless is the World-Cleansing Radiance.

Clear negative status.

But if you encounter this monster at this point, it's an instant kill. What's the point of clearing negative status effects then?

Clear negative status?

Suddenly, a thought struck Su Mu.