25: Chapter 25 The Dragon Commander!

Lu Yin's gaze swept over the monster's attribute panel.

【Dragon Palace Vanguard (Elite)】

【Level: 18】

【Strength: 52, Constitution: 580】

【Agility: 45, Spirit: 380】

【Skills: Heavy Pincer Strike, Carapace Defense, Bubble Binding】

Its attributes and level were significantly stronger than the previous Shrimp Soldiers, but Lu Yin didn't feel the slightest bit of worry.

With a flick of his mind, fifty Death Soldier swarmed forward.

-1258! -13142! -11997!

Startling red numbers rose once again as the twelve Crab Generals were pulverized into corpses like dry weeds before a fire.

【Ding! You have killed a Dragon Palace Vanguard, experience points increased by 1,122!】

【...】

In just a dozen seconds, the twelve majestic Crab Generals had all been converted into experience, along with materials and equipment scattered across the ground.

“Look! Another piece of Silver equipment dropped!”

Su Xiaoyu rushed forward excitedly and picked up a pair of bracers shimmering with silver light from the ground.

Lin Wei and Tang Wan's beautiful eyes also shone with joy; they had only been in the hidden Dungeon for a short while, yet their gains had already far exceeded their expectations.

This was the charm of a Nightmare-level Dungeon—the drop rates were greatly increased.

Passing through the Pearl Corridor, they reached a massive gate at the end carved with dragon patterns.

A faint golden light flowed over the gate, clearly marking it as something extraordinary.

“The first BOSS should be behind this.”

Lin Wei's expression turned solemn.

In a Dungeon of the Dragon Palace at the Bottom of the River's level, there were generally two or more BOSSes.

Lu Yin nodded and then gently pushed open the massive gate. The sight behind the door made everyone's breath hitch.

It was an even more magnificent hall, with a dome embedded with countless night-luminescent pearls, resembling a starry sky.

In the center of the hall, a flood dragon covered in green scales lay coiled.

It had a single horn on its head and eyes like copper bells, radiating a heart-palpitating pressure from its entire body.

【Flood Dragon Commander (BOSS)】

【Level: 22】

【Strength: 158, Constitution: 1520】

【Agility: 152, Spirit: 1580】

【Skills: Flood Dragon Tail Flick, Water Dragon Roar, Call Wind and Rain, Dragon Might Deterrence】

Its Level 22 attributes were already comparable to the Level 30 Black Lizard Earth Dragon.

“These... these attributes. One hit could probably one-shot me.”

Lin Wei and the other two women looked at the Flood Dragon Commander's panel and couldn't help but click their tongues in secret.

Lu Yin, however, remained expressionless as he commanded the Death Soldier to launch an offensive.

It was another one-shot kill without any suspense.

【Ding! You have killed the Flood Dragon Commander, experience points increased by 2,880!】

【Ding! Obtained Rare-grade soul of death ×1!】

As the system notification rang out, the massive body of the flood dragon crashed to the ground.

“Heavens! It's Gold equipment!”

Su Xiaoyu was the first to rush forward, picking up a shield shimmering with golden light from the drops. Dragon patterns faintly moved across the shield's surface, emitting a powerful aura.

【Flood Dragon Scale (Armor)】

【Equipment Quality: Gold-grade】

【Equipment Requirement: Lv22】

【Physical Defense: +280, Magic Defense: +220】

【Strength +18, Endurance +180】

【Effect: Dragon Scale Shield: 1% chance to trigger when attacked, providing a shield with 500 Health Points for oneself】

“These attributes are too strong!” Tang Wan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

“And it's exactly the right equipment for Sister Wei.”

Lin Wei looked at the shield, a hint of desire showing in her eyes.

However, they were only able to obtain this equipment thanks to Lu Yin.

Therefore, the distribution of equipment naturally depended on Lu Yin's wishes.

“If there's suitable equipment, you can pick whatever you want. The remaining loot will be sold, and we'll split the star essence equally.”

Sensing Lin Wei's gaze, Lu Yin spoke indifferently.

“Thank you.”

Lin Wei glanced at Lu Yin and spoke gratefully.

Lu Yin nodded, then used the soul of death to resurrect the Flood Dragon Commander.

【Fallen Flood Dragon (BOSS)】

【Level: 22】

【Strength: 178, Constitution: 1720】

【Agility: 172, Spirit: 1780】

【Skills: Flood Dragon Tail Flick, Water Dragon Roar, Surging Tornado, Fallen Dragon Cry】

As before, its attributes were slightly increased, and its combat power was almost a match for the Black Lizard Earth Dragon.

Afterward, the group continued deeper.

Before long, a deep underwater passage appeared ahead.

Glowing coral was embedded on both sides of the passage, illuminating the path forward but also making the shadows in the water seem even more eerie.

“Is this leading to the underground of the Dragon Palace?”

Looking at the deep passage, Su Xiaoyu couldn't help but speak with a bit of cowardice.

“Yeah, I expect this Dungeon has an upper and lower level.”

“We killed the upper-level BOSS, so this should be the second half of the Dungeon.”

Lin Wei replied.

Passing through the dark underwater passage, a cold aura rushed toward them.

The glowing coral on both sides cast swaying shadows that twisted and deformed in the water ripples, as if countless pairs of eyes were peering from the darkness.

“It feels so creepy here...” Su Xiaoyu muttered softly, instinctively moving closer to Lin Wei.

Tang Wan gripped her bow and arrows, looking around warily: “Be careful, I can sense the presence of assassin-type monsters nearby.”

Lu Yin walked at the very front, followed by the resurrected Fallen Flood Dragon and the army of Death Soldier.

His gaze swept through the depths of the passage, and he suddenly stopped.

Just as Lu Yin stopped, several dark shadows suddenly lunged out from the coral shadows in the depths of the passage like ghosts!

Their bodies were slender and covered in dark scales.

They held daggers that glinted with cold light, and they moved without creating almost any current in the water.

【Shadowscale Assassin (Elite)】

【Level: 19】

【Strength: 58, Constitution: 520】

【Agility: 78, Spirit: 550】

【Skills: Undercurrent Raid, Water Shadow Clone, Lethal Backstab】

“Watch out!”

Tang Wan cried out and quickly drew her bow to fire a string of arrows.

But the Shadowscale Assassins were extremely fast, and the arrows all missed.

The moment Tang Wan's arrows missed, three dark shadows had already closed in like specters, their daggers pointed straight at Su Xiaoyu in the center of the group!

“Ah!”

Facing the suddenly appearing monsters, Su Xiaoyu shrieked instinctively.

But as a mage, she still subconsciously cast a shield skill on herself.

Chish!

-124!

However, the shield released with her attributes was broken in a single hit by a Shadowscale Assassin.

The remaining two monsters quickly circled behind her, and Lethal Backstab was activated!

The daggers glinted coldly as they were aimed straight at her fair neck!

“Xiaoyu!”

This sudden turn of events left Lin Wei with no time to come to the rescue.

Just as it seemed Su Xiaoyu was about to perish, a dark figure suddenly interposed itself behind her, forcibly blocking the lethal attack!

-118! -1127!

“Lu Yin!”

Su Xiaoyu, having reacted, cried out. Looking at the figure standing in front of her, she was suddenly filled with panic and urgency.

The two cold-glinting daggers had sunk deep into Lu Yin's shoulders.

“I'm fine.”

Lu Yin's eyes were icy. He didn't even turn his head, merely shifting his thoughts slightly.

The Fallen Flood Dragon let out a deafening roar, and its massive tail swept across, bringing with it a surging current!

-1582! -16240!

The two Shadowscale Assassins were instantly sent flying, crashing into the coral wall and turning into corpses.

At the same time, the other Death Soldier immediately caught the other Shadowscale Assassins.

-948! -8890! -9120!

Astonishing damage numbers continued to rise, and in just a brief moment, all the Shadowscale Assassins were completely annihilated.