Boom! The Wind Gathering Cannon fired.
A savage gale ripped through the air, and in that instant, the world seemed to lose all sound.
The person beside Chen Nian hadn't even reacted before being blown away on the spot!
Finally, the blast slammed into the stone giant's chest.
The wind pressure tore through its back, piercing straight through the dome ceiling of the hall.....
That incredibly hard mechanical heart extinguished.
Instant kill!
[Congratulations on successfully defeating the "Guardian Colossus"]
[Genetic Energy +2100]
[Level Up: 68 → 70]
[Congratulations on obtaining the rare material "Energy Core"]
[Congratulations on obtaining the skill scroll "Ten Thousand Swords Technique"]
Chen Nian's heart leapt with joy. He hadn't expected such a bountiful haul from this dungeon run!
The Energy Core was a crucial material for crafting teleportation arrays. When the Blood Moon Calamity struck, major cities would need to teleport reinforcements between each other.
As for the "Ten Thousand Swords Technique," it was a rare skill for sword-based talents—perfect for Xiao Qi!
Seemed like the perfect chance to gift it to that girl.
Chen Nian was thoroughly satisfied—this act hadn't been in vain.
Simultaneously, the Cataclysm Gem's reversal effect ended, restoring his defenses.
Everyone present stared at Chen Nian as if he were a monster.
"This... this?!!"
"A casual, common wind spell... with this kind of power???"
One by one, they gaped in disbelief, some even sprawled on the ground, forgetting to get up.
This was beyond absurd!
Though they'd successfully defeated the boss and reopened the gate, the bald man and his group felt no relief.
Chen Nian's presence now weighed heavier on them than the boss ever had!
The entire five-member elite squad had exhausted every tactic to shatter the boss's heart, yet he succeeded with a single, offhand spell...
Qiuya was so terrified she "faked death."
Her beautiful eyes widened as she sat on the ground, covering her mouth, her face screaming "Holy crap!"
"Bro, you... . Your strength... is this terrifying?!"
So he'd been putting on a show the whole time? Just to get this group to lead him to the boss room and uncover its weakness?
Way too calculating, bro!
Only then did Chen Nian turn to the bald man and his crew, smiling faintly. "Shouldn't you be calling me 'godfather'?"
His contemptuous gaze treated them like a bunch of clowns.
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines. This kid was so powerful—what if he turned around and took revenge on us?
"Freeze!"
The bald man forced himself to stay calm, his voice icy. "Don't forget the explosive talisman on your back. If it detonates at close range, you won't walk away unscathed!"
"Oh? And what do you want then?"
"Hand over everything the boss dropped earlier! And every valuable piece of gear on your person!"
"I saved your asses, and now you're robbing me?"
"Don't forget that explosive talisman on your back! Don't try any tricks!"
The bald man was visibly agitated, poised to trigger the talisman at any moment. His nerves were stretched to the breaking point.
Chen Nian shrugged. "Care to test one out?"
BOOM!!!
The rune on Chen Nian's back detonated, engulfing him in a blinding flash of fire and thick smoke.
"I warned you—don't push me. You asked for this!"
The bald man gasped for breath, his forehead drenched in sweat.
But then, a detached voice cut through the black smoke: "Anything else? If not, I'll take matters into my own hands."
"Impossible!"
As the thick smoke cleared, the bald man and his companions watched in horror as their pupils suddenly contracted.
The explosive talisman had detonated right next to him, yet he was... completely unharmed!
What kind of defensive power and physical constitution was this? They dared not imagine... Was such a feat truly possible at this stage?
Under the intense pressure, the bald man had completely lost his mind. He screamed at the top of his lungs.
"Freeze! And her too!"
"One step closer, and I'll blow her to bits!"
"You don't want innocent people buried with you, do you? Ha!"
Qiuya stood just behind Chen Nian.
An explosive talisman was strapped to her back!
Her face had gone deathly pale. She never imagined she'd be held hostage as leverage against Chen Nian.
I don't even know him—why would he care about my safety?
It's over. I'm done for.
"I don't know her. Why would I care if she lives or dies?" Chen Nian pressed forward step by step.
The bald man, cornered and desperate, roared, "Fine! Then let her die!"
Spell of Words, Wind and Thunder Flash.
Chen Nian vanished from his spot, reappearing beside Qiu Ya in the next instant. He snatched the detonator talisman from her grasp.
A blinding burst of light erupted from his palm.
But that was all. Like a firecracker that failed to ignite, it made no sound.
"What?!"
Qiu Ya was stunned.
He actually grabbed the detonation talisman to save me?
Wait, how did he get to my side? I didn't even see him move!
The bald man and his crew were even more horrified.
Is this even human?
What kind of monster have we provoked?
"Run... run!"
They fled like madmen, but Chen Nian wasn't about to let them escape.
The pitch-black domain stripped away all color, dragging them into a prison called darkness.
Spell of Words—Death God.
Possessed by the Death God, Chen Nian began his merciless harvest.
With each life taken, the Death Scythe's attack power permanently increased.
[Reaper's Scythe Attack Power +10]
[Reaper's Scythe Attack Power +10]
[Reaper's Scythe Attack Power +10]...
All five were eliminated by Chen Nian.
Using the remaining time of the Reaper's domain, Chen Nian scooped up Qiu Ya and left the boss hall, sparing her from witnessing the brutal scene.
As the domain faded, Qiuya remained cradled in Chen Nian's arms—still in that princess carry—utterly bewildered throughout.
"Wait... I... you..."
Her eyes blinked rapidly, her mind a blank.
But if other female players knew she was being held by the "Silent" Prince right now, they'd probably envy her to death!
"It's over. Let's go." Chen Nian set her down.
"Ouch... Bro... Who the heck are you?!"
Before she could react, Qiuyi plopped onto the ground. Just as she tried to ask more questions, the figure before her vanished.
She even thought it was all a dream!
Except... her level had genuinely increased, and the dungeon was cleared.
Qiuya couldn't make heads or tails of it, so she turned and posted a plea for help on the forum.
[Does the Wind Element Mage have an ability to plunge the world into total darkness? And a single normal wind cannon instantly killed the boss? So terrifying!]
But her post quickly sank. No one bothered replying to such nonsensical nonsense.
The most popular discussions were still about gear, leveling, and monster kills...
After waiting a long time, Qiuya suddenly received a private message.
"Could you share more details? Thanks."
The sender's ID consisted of just two characters.
Luo Xue.