46: Kill boss instantly, the third piece of mythical equipment

Ye Xiao, hidden behind Shen Yue, now understood the abilities of the Shadow Death God.

Compared to other SS-rank monsters, its attributes were extremely weak.

However, it possessed an incredibly bizarre illusion technique that could instantly trap enemies in an immobile state, with the effect intensifying over time.

All enemies caught would gradually lose consciousness, sinking into the illusionary space created by the Shadow Death God, unable to escape.

However, Ye Xiao also noticed that the Shadow Death God's ability seemed to have a range limit; the closer one was to the Shadow Death God, the stronger the illusion's effect.

Shen Yue evidently knew this, which was why she maintained an effective distance from the boss.

As for Lei Peng, he was likely at the edge of the boss's illusion range, so even though he was immobilized, he could still barely maintain his sanity.

After understanding the boss's characteristics, Ye Xiao wasted no more time.

He started with 50 Fireballs.

In Eternal World, wild monsters are generally claimed by whoever is strong enough to take them.

There is no concept of first come, first served.

If you can't take it, it proves you're not as strong as others, and no one will pity you.

This is a rule set by the Alliance.

Just like when Bai Xiaoxiao and the other prodigies competed for the Calamity Herald earlier.

Losing meant losing; it wouldn't lead to a life-and-death feud.

The Shadow Death God's defense was only 1000, and its magic resistance was even pitifully low.

Under the reduction of Ye Xiao's Lava Blade,

the Shadow Death God was no different from paper in front of Ye Xiao.

It didn't even last a second.

Boom!

The Shadow Death God didn't even have time to react before its massive body exploded.

This sudden scene completely stunned Shen Yue, who was deep in a beautiful dream.

What happened?

How did the boss die?

Shen Yue was full of questions.

However, just then, an incredibly brilliant light shone where the boss had fallen.

Shen Yue's eyes widened abruptly.

This... Mythical equipment!!

No, she clearly saw legendary equipment in the illusion last time.

How did it become Mythical equipment this time?

For a moment, Shen Yue wondered if she was also under an illusion.

However, a strong inner desire, despite her confusion, made Shen Yue's body instinctively rush towards the brilliant light.

But before she could get close,

a figure unexpectedly appeared beside the boss and picked up the dark purple phantom amulet on the ground.

This scene deeply stimulated Shen Yue, making her instantly clear-headed.

At the same time, she recognized the man who appeared before her; it was precisely the person she had encountered at the maze entrance earlier.

But how could he pick up equipment that didn't belong to him?

In a daze, Shen Yue remembered the Fireball from earlier, and her eyelids twitched.

But then, she immediately dismissed this fanciful idea.

The Novice Area's highest level was 90, and while there were many prodigies, it was impossible to instantly kill the Shadow Death God with one move.

Something unexpected must have happened just now, but she didn't know what it was yet.

Her strong obsession made her unwilling to believe this conjecture.

She had long regarded this phantom amulet as her own; how could she just watch it be taken away?

So, Shen Yue immediately shouted sternly.

"Put down that equipment!!"

This was the only treasure that could change her life; she would never allow anyone to touch it, even if it meant fighting with her life, she would gladly do it.

At the same time, with the death of the Shadow Death God,

except for the Professional at the very front whose consciousness had been drained by the Shadow Death God,

the other eight people, including Lei Peng at the back, instantly woke up from the illusion.

They hadn't even reacted to what happened when they heard Shen Yue's angry shout.

Looking in the direction, they immediately saw Ye Xiao and the incredibly brilliant equipment in his hand.

All of them were invigorated.

"Mythical equipment!!"

The dazzling light was so striking that even these Professionals, who had never seen Mythical equipment, couldn't help but exclaim.

"Shen Yue, what's going on?"

Facing everyone's questions, Shen Yue's heart skipped a beat.

She glanced at Lei Peng, who was behind the others.

Seeing his dull expression at the moment, an idea immediately formed in her mind.

"Everyone was under an illusion just now, and Xiao Qi was unfortunately killed by the Shadow Death God. Later, I dragged the boss alone, but this person interfered, and now he wants to steal the treasure that belongs to everyone. We absolutely cannot let him leave."

Shen Yue spoke quickly and urgently.

Upon hearing this, how could anyone hold back?

That was Mythical equipment.

If they got it, they might be able to defy fate and change their lives.

At the very least, they could sell it for a good price.

Immediately, several people didn't bother to think about Shen Yue's flawed explanation and moved to attack Ye Xiao.

However, just then,

the unexpected happened.

Lei Peng, taking advantage of everyone's attention being on Ye Xiao, had appeared behind Shen Yue at some point.

Gathering all his strength, he launched a combo attack at the unsuspecting Shen Yue.

Shen Yue was a magic-user, completely unable to withstand Lei Peng's attack.

Her health quickly plummeted to critical levels.

In pain, Shen Yue's face changed drastically.

"Lei Peng! You..."

"Bitch! You deserve to die!!"

"Wait! You were under an illusion earlier, I..."

Unfortunately, Lei Peng didn't listen, pressing forward and forcefully stabbing Shen Yue with a knife, blood flowing down the blade's groove.

At this moment, Shen Yue, whose health had completely dropped to zero, hung her head heavily, completely losing all signs of life.

Only her lifeless eyes still stubbornly showed a hint of unwillingness.

The others were also startled by this sudden turn of events.

"Lei Peng! What are you doing?"

"Are you crazy? Killing your own people?"

...Lei Peng pulled out his weapon, spat a thick wad of phlegm at Shen Yue's corpse, his face full of venom.

Then he looked up and said coldly, "Idiots, why don't you think about why everyone else was under an illusion, but this woman was fine? She just used us as cannon fodder, wanting to hog the treasure."

Everyone was stunned, staring at Shen Yue's corpse with some disbelief.

However, Lei Peng spoke again at this moment.

"What are you staring at? Let's move together and snatch the treasure back first."

Upon hearing this, the others immediately reacted, no longer caring about Shen Yue's life or death, and charged towards Ye Xiao.

Meanwhile, Ye Xiao, who had just picked up the equipment, wasn't too surprised by the infighting within this team, only shaking his head silently.

In Eternal World, fighting over precious items was a common occurrence.

However, seeing it firsthand still brought a certain amount of emotion.

Originally, having obtained the equipment, he had benefited and didn't intend to do anything to these people.

But seeing that these people intended to attack him, he couldn't be blamed.

Fireball!

A few seconds later, there were several more corpses on the ground.

At this moment, Ye Xiao finally refocused his gaze on the equipment in his hand.

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[phantom amulet (Mythical)]

[Constitution +80]

[Agility +220]

[Void Phantom: After using the amulet, a Void Gate is released around, and the wearer transforms into a phantom, traversing through the void. Duration: 60 seconds. Cooldown: 3 minutes.]

[Phantom Doppelganger: After using the amulet, a Phantom Doppelganger can be summoned. The doppelganger inherits 30% of the main body's attributes. Duration: Disappears after being killed or when the doppelganger's energy is depleted. Cooldown: 60 minutes.]

[Wearing Level: Level 60]

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