Chapter 101: Chapter 98: Luring and Killing Hidden Enemies Chapter 101: Chapter 98: Luring and Killing Hidden Enemies Looking at the big red dot appearing on the mini-map radar, Da Fei immediately commanded the army to be on alert while pulling out a telescope to look up at the sky. This red dot appearing here now, out of all times, was obviously up to something.
In the telescope, a vague and massive figure appeared. Da Fei’s eyelid twitched in shock; such a large being, was it a boss?
Just as he was astonished, the figure vanished, and the red dot on the radar disappeared as well. Da Fei was suddenly startled. How could it disappear? Demon teleportation? Stealth?
Regardless of what it was, the key was that this creature was at the top of who-knows-how-high tree roots, the Jungle Hunter’s range was insufficient, and the Crossbow Cannon couldn’t hit the top overhead. Was he supposed to send the airborne Flower Demon Charm Emperor? But the opponent was definitely a BOSS, right? What kind of BOSS hovers overhead? Could it also be airborne?
While he was in shock, the massive figure appeared again! At the same time, the red dot on the mini-map reappeared!
Da Fei finally saw it clearly; it was a giant spider the size of a house! Then, it vanished after just a fleeting moment!
Da Fei’s eyebrows jumped, it was Stealth! Even with his God-level Reconnaissance Skill and telescope, it was still hard to see, indicating the opponent’s skill level was extremely high in stealth! Of course, it could also be the dim light or obstacles underground affecting it. The appearance of a spider here meant?
Da Fei hurriedly called over the Flower Demon Instructor, “Let me ask you something, how did the demons capture you?”
The Flower Demon Instructor sighed, “We didn’t know what we hit while patrolling in the air, then we were powerless and lost consciousness. When we woke up, we were already captured.”
Oh my gosh! This spider is good at charming unsuspecting youths, huh? I thought the Flower Demons were captured by demons as part of the plot, but it seems there’s some basis.
This purification mission is indeed not that simple. Besides countless bugs, there’s also this spider, a significant threat. Fortunately, with God-level Reconnaissance, I found it first. Otherwise, I’d have been ambushed when I least expected it.
The question is how to eliminate it? Fly into the sky? There certainly must be webs up there, right? If one touch means being captured, that’s a huge loss! Flying up is not an option, not to mention the Flower Demons are weak, and there’s no way for me to support them from the sky. If the opponent is plotting against me, I can only lure it down.
Da Fei immediately lifted the alert, letting the Jungle Hunters on deck rest and the Flower Demons continue playing at the barracks.
After waiting for a while, the red dot remained faintly visible but didn’t come down. Was it still apprehensive?
Da Fei sent all Jungle Hunters from the deck into the cabin to rest while moving the Flower Demons into the barracks to sleep and recover mana. Such an undefended stance should work, right?
Da Fei waited again for a while, but nothing happened! Damn it! My time is precious! I still have to infiltrate enemy lines to save people; how can I waste time with you?
Does it have to wait for me to sail away before it takes action? Very likely, ambush-type creatures are usually very patient and wary, not acting easily. This is frustrating!
Does it mean once it attacks the barracks, I sail back to offer support? Damn it, this isn’t a flying ship, once it appears, it’ll escape without leaving a trace! The Crossbow Cannon is definitely unreliable!
Da Fei fell into deep thought, time ticked by, and Da Fei’s frustration built up.
Actually, there is a way, and that’s to see whose Phantom March or Stealth is stronger? But I don’t know how strong the opponent is. It won’t take me down instantly, right? Didn’t they say strong creatures can’t enter this barrier? I believe I can hold my ground, right?
In conclusion, there’s no other way, only hand-to-hand combat!
Da Fei called Catherine and Selvia to discuss tactical details. Catherine expressed no problem, but Selvia looked uneasy and said, “Do I have to go underwater?”
Hey, hey, as the daughter of a sailor, whose dream is to sail with her father, it’s not possible you can’t swim, right? At the very least, you’re a hero! Are there heroes who can’t swim? Da Fei solemnly patted her small shoulder, “Yes, right now, you’re the captain’s solid support. I need you.”
Selvia’s face blushed, “But if I go underwater, I might get pregnant…”
—Apu!!! Da Fei spat out a mouthful of blood! Is this the bizarre worldview of a nun? This is the Pool of Radiance, not an insemination pool filled with tadpoles! What are you thinking?
Catherine laughed so hard, her laughter sparkling.
Damn it, what’s so funny! To a nun, this is a very serious issue! No laughing, or I’ll make you demonstrate how to get pregnant with me as an example!
Da Fei patted her small shoulder again, “It’s okay; you won’t get pregnant. If you do, it’ll be on me!”
Selvia nodded, “Alright!”
Da Fei said satisfied, “That’s better. Alright, we set off.”
“Okay! Alright! Let’s go!” Catherine laughed as she wobbled into the pilot cabin.
The Flying’s magic sail raised, catching the weak wind of the Ancient Wind, sailing far away from the Flower Demon barracks, while Da Fei and Selvia quietly dove into the water midway. Da Fei activated Phantom March, and the two quietly swam back to the barracks, hiding underwater at the roots of the barrack’s trees. The two Charm Emperors stealthily hovered in the air as well.
Yes, it’s a contest to see who can hide better. Once that spider thinks it’s safe to strike, I’ll suddenly jump out and challenge it one-on-one!
Selvia’s specialty was Sea Hymn, which enhanced the effect of Light Magic when used at sea as her level increased. Since she was level 22, it amplified by 22%, plus the effect of the Ancient Wind, though unknown, provided additional benefits. Her magic only aided me, greatly reducing mana consumption. Not aiming to win, just resisting and stalling until Catherine’s giant cannon returns to finish it—then the battle is won. For stalling purposes, the Misfortune Hourglass was a big no-no; players suffering halved damage under Misfortune was better than a monster scoring critical hits under good fortune.
Now, Da Fei fixed his gaze on the red dot on the map, anticipating it nervously to take the bait.
Finally, the opponent lived up to expectations and moved! The red dot began moving slowly and steadily toward the barracks.
Ha ha ha! You think you can play with me at God-level Reconnaissance, kid, you’re still too inexperienced! Now comes the critical moment, if I can’t hold out, everything is in vain.
Closer now, a gigantic spider descended like an elevator with a thick silk thread trailing from its rear. Seeing its massive and peculiar body, Da Fei’s heart couldn’t help but shudder, could it just squish me directly?
It settled quietly on the barracks and began to spin webs—oh no, not happening, attack!
With a splash, Da Fei burst out from the water, spear in hand, as a gold light fell from the sky above him!
—System Prompt: Your Vice Hero Selvia casts Master-level Light Magic “Power of Tenacity” on you, increasing your Defense by 19 points.
Ha ha ha, now my Defense is 44 + 19 points, come try and take me down!
The spider glared with a row of red eyes, waving its huge claws at Da Fei, and at that moment Da Fei noticed a dark halo beneath it!
Da Fei was stunned! Damn it! This beast turned out to be a hero! So, there’s non-human heroes in the game? What kind of hidden race with hidden heroes is this? Only in that moment, Da Fei realized how deep the waters of this Epic Quest really were.
No room for more thoughts, if it’s a hero, it means its skills are limited to level 30, especially having invested so much in Reconnaissance Skill, its combat skills are more limited—I’ve got nothing to fear!
The battle began!
Da Fei thrust his spear first, as if stabbing into an iron plate, “-3!” “Poison immune!”
Da Fei’s eyes narrowed in shock! Only a quarter of the normal damage, its Defense is around 100? Is it full-level Defense Skill? My Anemone poison is ineffective against it!
Then, the huge claw swiped down, blood flashing, Da Fei’s body swayed, and a -51 popped up above his head! A +3 popped up above its head!
—Apu! Da Fei spat out old blood! I only have a little over 100 HP, and it took out half of it in one hit! How much damage does it cause? Full-level Attack Skill? Is it capable of life-stealing? How many skills does it have? Including its intrinsic racial Professional Skill as a bizarre race, it’s got 4, right?
—System Prompt: Your Vice Hero Selvia uses Master-level Light Magic’s Healing Skill on you, recovering +51 life!
Ha! Ha ha ha! I don’t care how much damage or skills you have! Try finishing me off! I’m at full health again! I’m an expert because I always prepare for the worst while hoping for the best!
Come on, let’s battle to the end!
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