40: Chapter 40: I've really struck gold!

"Yes!"

Seeing a glimmer of hope, everyone unleashed their last bit of potential, scrambling and crawling into the narrow crevice of the valley.

Just after the last team member squeezed inside.

Rumble—!!!

The ground trembled violently.

That horde of rampaging beasts, having lost their target, surged over the valley where they were hiding like a black flood.

Countless giant paws trampled on the rocks at the top of the valley, causing gravel to fall in a rustling cascade.

Lei Zhen and his companions, hiding below, didn't dare to breathe, letting the falling gravel cover them in dust.

But fortunately, their tracks were not discovered after all.

Having lost their target on the plains, the monsters roared blankly a few times before scattering.

"Phew..."

Only when the commotion outside gradually faded did the group, hiding in the dark and damp crevice, finally let out a long sigh of relief.

Lei Zhen slumped onto the ground, slamming his fist against the nearby stone wall, shaking off a layer of dust.

His eyes were bloodshot as he cursed through gritted teeth:

"Damn it! This is so damn frustrating!"

"I've never been this pathetic in my entire life!"

"Those three people...!"

Lei Zhen raised his head, his eyes flashing with a venomous glint:

"They had better pray that I don't run into them in the dungeon again!"

"Otherwise... I will definitely skin those three alive! I'll make them know the price of angering me!!!"

...

On the Thunder Roar Altar.

Boom—!!!

Accompanied by Su Xiaoxiao's cold, low shout, a Sword of Apocalypse burning with pure white holy flames...

...once again, like divine punishment, pierced through the massive body of the Thunder Roar Berserk without any obstruction.

Time seemed to stretch at this moment.

In the Thunder Roar Berserk's scarlet bovine eyes, the approaching sacred white light was reflected, and its gaze was filled with unprecedented fear and despair.

Under the control of Li Murou's nearly inescapable Sorrowful Elegy.

Its speed and strength, which it prided itself on, were forcibly pressed with a pause button.

Like a piece of dead meat on a chopping block, it could only watch as the giant sword, capable of destroying everything, descended, unable to even move a finger to block it.

Sizzle—!

There was no crisp sound of metal clashing, only the hum of energy annihilation.

The holy sword easily tore through the layer of indestructible purple-black thunder armor on its body and pierced deep into its spine.

It pinned its massive body firmly onto the pitch-black ground of the altar!

As for the dozen or so small monsters that were originally baring their fangs around it, they didn't even have time to scream.

They were directly vaporized in the aftermath of the terrifying holy flames, turning into experience light points dancing all over the sky.

Above the Thunder Roar Berserk's head, the long health bar was instantly evaporated by half under this earth-shattering sword strike.

"This... this..."

Li Murou held her electronic keyboard, staring blankly at the terrifying scene before her, her small mouth agape in an "O" shape, unable to close it for a long time.

Although she knew Su Xiaoxiao was strong, having already witnessed that kind of clearing power back in the Frost Dragons Lair.

But that was against small monsters!

This one right here is the final BOSS of a Level 20 Nightmare multiplayer dungeon!

It's a monster that three major teams had to team up to fight for half an hour just to shave off a layer of its health!

"Xiao Xiao... your damage... isn't this too exaggerated!?"

Li Murou couldn't help but exclaim, her eyes filled with stars as she looked at Su Xiaoxiao:

"Half a health bar with one sword strike? This is just too exaggerated!"

Su Xiaoxiao slowly retracted her magic staff and let out a gentle breath.

A flush of red appeared on her cheeks, which had been somewhat pale from casting the spell.

Facing Li Murou's shock, she just smiled calmly:

"The Battle Mage class sacrifices instant casting ability and survivability in exchange for extreme destructive power."

She glanced at the Thunder Roar Berserk, which was still gasping, and explained:

"According to the Professional Association's data model, in an ideal state where the casting environment is not considered and all skills land, the theoretical single-target damage cap for a Battle Mage should be the highest among all currently known classes."

"However, in actual combat, this ideal state is almost impossible to exist. Monsters run and interrupt."

Saying this, Su Xiaoxiao turned to look at Li Murou, her eyes shining with sincerity:

"So, it's not me who is amazing, but you."

"It was you who created this ideal state, turning the damage that was originally only theoretical into reality."

Chen Xi, standing nearby, watched these two girls complimenting each other and couldn't help but curl his lips into a satisfied arc.

A flash of surprise passed through his eyes.

Although he had long anticipated that the two's cooperation would produce a qualitative change.

But seeing this terrifying health-bar-evaporation technique with his own eyes still made his heart race.

Too fierce.

Really too fierce.

"I only knew Xiao Xiao had high damage last time, but I didn't expect it to be this outrageous!"

Chen Xi calculated inwardly:

"This is just a normal Battle Mage skill. If we get the 【furious thunder crystal】 this time and help her craft the class core card, allowing her to advance into the 【Ice Thunder Battle Method】..."

"At that time... tsk tsk tsk."

The more Chen Xi thought about it, the more excited he became.

These two teammates...

I really hit the jackpot!

However, Chen Xi did not get carried away by this.

He glanced at the direction of the altar entrance, although it was quiet over there now.

But given the strength of that group of people earlier, getting rid of the beast horde was only a matter of time.

After getting rid of them, they would definitely come back for this BOSS.

"Hurry, we're pressed for time."

Chen Xi waved his hand, his eyes filled with murderous intent, and ordered Su Xiaoxiao:

"While it's still, take its life! Hit it again! Send it to the afterlife!"

"Understood!"

Su Xiaoxiao didn't waste any words and raised her magic staff high again.

This time, her casting was even faster and more composed.

A complex magic circle lit up over the altar again.

The second 【Sword of Apocalypse】 burning with blazing holy flames slowly extended its tip in the desperate gaze of the Thunder Roar Berserk.