106: Kill the Elves instantly

"Sir, what do we do now? Should we still go in?" a Soldier asked, looking at the pitch-black cave entrance, somewhat wary of the unknown depths of the cave.

Mo Yan pondered for a moment, then decisively said, "Of course, we go in and take a look. Fortune favors the bold, and the more dangerous a place is, the more good things there are."

He scanned the Soldiers behind him: "You will split into three teams. The first team, led by Commander Bai, will go in first to scout. Be sure to maintain Formation, cover each other, and do not go too deep. Once you find anything unusual, immediately signal for retreat."

"I and the second team will follow closely. The third team will stay at the very back, responsible for guarding the cave entrance to prevent any Spirit Monsters from ambushing us from behind."

"Yes, Sir!" Over twenty Soldiers responded in unison.

Bai Lingyue said nothing more, simply nodding to the seven Soldiers behind her: "First team, follow me. Light your torches and watch your step!"

With a movement of her body, she was the first to step into the gloomy cave entrance.

Several Soldiers followed closely, the light from their torches casting flickering shadows on the cave walls, soon disappearing around the first bend.

Mo Yan, with another seven Soldiers, formed the second team and quickly followed.

The cave passage was not narrow, wide enough for two or three people to walk abreast.

The rock walls were uneven, showing a scorched black color from being seared by high temperatures, and the sulfurous smell in the air was even more pungent.

The path underfoot was also a bit slippery, as if groundwater was seeping out, contacting the hot rocks and producing wisps of white mist.

After walking for about a hundred meters, the space ahead suddenly opened up.

A huge underground Cave appeared before everyone's eyes.

The Cave was about ten meters high and at least forty to fifty meters wide.

Many strangely shaped stalactites hung from the cave ceiling, also scorched black.

But what was most striking was the central area of the Cave.

There, a patch of strange plants grew.

These plants were vine-like, dark red, and wound their way up several large black rocks.

On the vines, scattered here and there, were some fist-sized, fiery red fruits that resembled burning flames, exuding a scorching aura.

"Sir, look!" Bai Lingyue, who had arrived first, was standing nearby, observing.

Mo Yan quickly approached, and Value Insight instantly activated, the information on this Yan Meridian Vines clearly appearing in his mind.

Name: Yan Meridian Vines

Quality: Rare

Description: A special vine that grows in areas rich with ground fire, capable of absorbing underground fire energy and producing flame meridian fruit.

flame meridian fruit: Contains pure fire-attribute energy, can be used for Alchemy, Artifact Refining, or directly absorbed to improve cultivation.

Vine itself: Also an excellent fire-attribute Materials, can be used to make Talisman or Formation Materials.

Overall Value: High

"Good stuff!" Mo Yan's eyes lit up.

This Yan Meridian Vines, whether its fruits or the vine itself, were rare Materials of considerable Value.

Especially the flame meridian fruit, if a large quantity could be obtained, it could quickly enhance the strength of residents with fire Spiritual Roots.

Bai Lingyue reminded him, "Sir, there are things guarding these vines."

She sensed several hidden auras, lurking in the shadows behind those giant black rocks.

"Hmm." Mo Yan naturally noticed it too, and a playful smile appeared on his lips instead.

"Everyone, be on guard!" he shouted in a low voice, his right hand already gripping the hilt of the Frost Sword at his waist.

At his command, the Soldiers behind him immediately dispersed, Spearmen in front, Archers in the back, forming a small defensive Formation, vigilantly watching their surroundings.

Rustle...

A fine rubbing sound came from behind the rocks.

Immediately after, in the shadows, several pairs of small points glowing with a dark red light lit up.

"They're moving!" a Soldier nervously shouted.

Before his words finished, seven or eight insects, completely scorched black with carapaces as hard as burnt rock, suddenly rushed out from behind the rocks!

These insects were about half a meter long, with flat bodies covered in thick carapaces, six stout segmented legs moving rapidly, and two large pincer-like claws at the front gleaming with a metallic luster, heading straight for the team!

"Engage!" Mo Yan reacted extremely quickly, the Frost Sword instantly unsheathed, a flash of sword light blocked the surprise attack of one beetle, and he slashed with the momentum.

Swish!

A thick insect leg was severed and fell to the ground, splashing dark green, foul-smelling fluid!

Bai Lingyue was not idle either, frequently making moves to restrict their movement.

At the same time, several arrows behind her shot through the air, aiming at the charging Pyro-rock Beetles.

"Clang! Clang!"

The arrows struck the beetles' hard carapaces, producing sounds of metal clashing, and most of the arrows were deflected.

"These guys, their carapaces are really hard!" an Archer couldn't help but say.

The Pyro-rock Beetles' speed did not decrease, and in a blink of an eye, they were close.

"Kill!"

The Spearmen roared, and their long spears simultaneously thrust out.

Several Pyro-rock Beetles were pierced by the long spears, emitting sharp hisses, and their body fluids splattered out.

Although the Pyro-rock Beetles had good defense, their attack methods were singular, and their Rank was not high, so they were quickly suppressed.

Just as everyone thought the battle was about to end, an unexpected change occurred!

"Rumble!"

The ground of the Cave suddenly vibrated violently, and a section of the ground near the Yan Meridian Vines suddenly collapsed, sending gravel flying and filling the air with dust!.

The next second, a giant beetle, twice the size of an ordinary Pyro-rock Beetle, burrowed out from underground!

This giant beetle was a deeper dark red all over, its carapace covered in ferocious barbs, and its two pincer-like claws were like two giant iron shears.

It was far superior to those ordinary beetles.

"Elite Spirit Monster!" Mo Yan's pupils slightly contracted, but his expression showed no panic; instead, his Battle Intent grew stronger.

That elite beetle let out a low hiss, its giant pincer-like claws opened, and it actually spewed a scorching flame, spraying it towards a Spearmen closest to it!

"Careful!" Mo Yan's figure flickered, his feet moving like the wind, instantly appearing in front of that Soldier, his Frost Sword raised to block.

The flame struck the Frost Sword, producing a large amount of white mist.

"Sir!" The rescued Soldier, still shaken, quickly thanked him.

Seeing its attack fail, the elite Pyro-rock Beetle let out a furious hiss, and its two giant pincer-like claws, one left and one right, fiercely scissored towards Mo Yan!

Mo Yan sneered, shifting his footwork, and the Frost Sword counterattacked with the momentum, its tip stabbing directly into its abdomen.

"Roar!"

The elite Pyro-rock Beetle cried out in pain, letting out an angry roar, attempting to ram Mo Yan with its massive body.

"Sir, be careful!" Bai Lingyue formed hand seals.

Several ice cones accurately hit its compound eyes, ice shards burst open, causing it to furiously shake its head in pain, and its offensive paused.

Mo Yan seized this opportunity, infused Spiritual Qi into his longsword, and stabbed it into its wound, burying the hilt.

The elite Pyro-rock Beetle's body twitched violently a few times, its two giant pincers dropped powerlessly, and it crashed to the ground, utterly silent.

The entire process, from the elite beetle's surprise appearance to its joint defeat by Mo Yan and Bai Lingyue, took only a few minutes.

Clean, decisive, and fluid.

The surrounding Soldiers watched, dumbfounded, then erupted in thunderous cheers.

"Lord is mighty! Commander Bai is mighty!"