Free Web NovelChapter 147: Chapter 69: Player Entry [Soul Hook]! You Seduce Undead Souls!?
In an instant, a brilliant golden light flared to life, immediately drawing the attention of the surrounding Players.
"Are they planning to use Divine Magic to create a protective barrier and then enter the Demon Cave?"
"It’s a good idea. Divine Magic is really effective against Undead and Demons. But the mist here is generated by a special Magic Array, so Divine Magic probably can’t completely block its corrosive effects."
"We should go warn them. If they rush into the mist, they’ll probably be overcome by it in just a few minutes. Then we’ll just have a few more Undead to deal with."
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Just as the group of Players was about to warn Su Xuan, the golden light suddenly rippled outward like a wave, sending out shockwave after shockwave that violently crashed against the surrounding dark green mist.
In just a moment, the mist scattered in all directions as if it had met its natural predator, completely vanishing without a trace.
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The scene left the group of Players completely stunned and speechless.
They had assumed the group was just using Divine Magic to create a barrier against the dark green mist’s corrosion. They never expected a single spell to blast the entire fog away.
’What kind of powerful Magic was that?’
’How could it be so ridiculously strong!?’
Before everyone could recover from their shock, Su Xuan was already leading his Guild members toward the entrance of the Demon Cave.
"Wait! Friends! There’s a group of Demons and Undead lying in ambush in the forest!" the Players hurriedly warned Su Xuan.
The words had barely left their mouths when several Skeleton Warriors burst from the ground and charged at them.
However, faced with these insignificant Undead, Lucia merely gave a light swing of the Sun Staff in her hand.
In an instant, a dazzling golden light erupted. The Skeleton Warriors immediately disintegrated, their bones scattering across the ground.
[Killed Skeleton Soldier x5, Contribution Points +5!]
Su Xuan didn’t stop, continuing to explore deeper. He knew he had to get a grasp of the situation in the Demon Cave today. If he got the chance, he wanted to eliminate the Necromancer as soon as possible.
He had a feeling the Necromancer was brewing some kind of plot. Otherwise, why would the area around the Demon Cave be shrouded in this dark green mist? fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com
’Shouldn’t he just be letting Adventurers go deep into the Demon Cave, using the Demons’ power to kill them, and then refining them into his own Undead? Wouldn’t that be simpler and more direct?’
’Something’s definitely off about this!’
The other Players witnessed this scene, once again rendered speechless.
They never expected Su Xuan’s Guild members to be so powerful. Taking out Level 20 Skeleton Soldiers with just the flick of a finger! That was even more absurd than the C-Level Players they’d encountered!
However, when they remembered that Divine Magic was strong against Undead, they started to think it might be reasonable... Okay, no! Something still felt off!
Moreover, they also noticed that after Su Xuan’s Guild members dispatched those few Skeleton Soldiers, no other Undead seemed to emerge from the ground.
’Could it be that the Undead were too scared to show themselves?’
"Let’s follow them!"
The Players immediately sprang into action, but just as they were about to take a step, a large horde of Undead suddenly burst from the ground all around, completely surrounding them.
"Damn it! Do the Undead prey on the weak and fear the strong, too?"
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Meanwhile, Su Xuan and his Guild members had already stepped into the depths of the Demon Cave.
The environment inside the Demon Cave was much simpler than Su Xuan had imagined. It was just an ordinary cavern, its stone walls dotted with dark green candlelight that provided faint illumination for the entire space.
"Master! He’s just ahead!"
Alice alerted Su Xuan, having sensed a soul fluctuation.
"Okay, let’s go."
Su Xuan immediately led the group deeper into the Demon Cave, searching for the Necromancer.
Before long, they found him.
He was standing before the corpse of a massive Demon, his hands raised high and a smug, triumphant smile on his face.
When Su Xuan’s gaze fell upon the Demon’s corpse, his brow furrowed, and he couldn’t help but feel a wave of disgust. The Demon’s appearance was truly nauseating!
[Giant Ghoul (Elite)]
Level: 44 (0/22,000)
Race: Ghoul
Power: 550 / Agility: 560 / Magic Power: 402 / Physique: 666
Growth: 8 (Gains 8 points to All Attributes per Level)
Skills: (Expand)
After observing the Demon’s corpse, Su Xuan’s gaze shifted back to the Necromancer. He wore a dark green robe and a matching pointed hat, and a sinister aura radiated from him. His face was pale, his eyes revealing a mix of madness and triumph.
[Ula (Elite)]
Level: 38 (0/15,200)
Race: Human/Undead
Power: 320 / Agility: 330 / Magic Power: 580 / Physique: 300
Growth: 8 (Gains 8 points to All Attributes per Level)
Skills: (Expand)
Trait: [Soul Hook] (Upon being killed, grants the ’Player’ Trait—[Soul Hook]!)
’A Level 38 Necromancer? And he has [Soul Hook]?’ Su Xuan’s face showed a trace of astonishment after he checked the Necromancer’s information panel.
He never thought he could actually obtain a Player Trait from killing this Necromancer!
"Hmph!"
Just then, a hoarse, low voice sounded, and the Necromancer’s gaze immediately snapped to where Su Xuan and his group were standing.
"It seems another group of insignificant insects has wandered in. I will not allow you to disrupt my grand ceremony. You will remain here forever!"
As the Necromancer’s words fell, countless corpses suddenly surged from the ground.
Su Xuan stared at the corpses, a flicker of vigilance in his eyes. In addition to Demon corpses, there were also the bodies of Players and Adventurers!
"Finish them."
The Necromancer gave the cold command, then turned his attention back to the Ghoul corpse before him.
The Undead he had summoned raised their weapons and closed in on Su Xuan and his group.
Facing the aggressive enemies, Rosaline drew her sword and charged. Her Sword Technique showered down like moonlight, and in an instant, several Undead fell beneath her blade.
The other Guild members also took action, and the summoned Undead were easily dealt with in a short amount of time.
Of course, Su Xuan wasn’t about to let the Necromancer successfully complete his Necromancy Ceremony in the meantime!
He instructed Ivsha to begin chanting a spell to damage the Necromancer’s main body.
A golden Holy Spear instantly materialized above the Necromancer’s head and plunged straight down at him!
However, the moment the golden Holy Spear struck the Necromancer, he dissolved into a wisp of green smoke, effortlessly dodging the fatal blow.
After discovering that his Undead couldn’t stop Su Xuan’s Guild members, the Necromancer’s brow furrowed tightly.
"Insignificant insects! Your strength is truly beyond my expectations!" the Necromancer said angrily. "But even so, you still can’t stop this! The great Lord of the Undead is with us! The legions of death will—Ah!"
Suddenly, a golden ripple spread out, instantly tearing the Necromancer’s body into countless fragments.
"Noisy!"
Lucia had impatiently cut off the Necromancer’s long-winded speech, her voice cold and sharp.
Under her power, the Necromancer’s body instantly disintegrated. And at that exact moment, a new notification popped up in Su Xuan’s vision.
[Congratulations! You have obtained the Player Trait—Soul Hook!]
[Soul Hook: You are skilled at luring spirits! You will be more easily favored by ghosts! By consuming half of your Soul Power, you can awaken a sleeping soul to command. (Single use only)]
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