The mutated scorpion fell to the ground under the attack of Xiao Jin and his companion. They thought they could take the opportunity to kill it, but the two of them had clearly underestimated its opponent.

The next second, the mutated scorpion shook its head and got up again.

As if ignited by rage, its tail ripped through the air like lightning, accompanied by a whistling sound that seemed to tear everything apart, and struck directly at Xiao Jin and Chu Yuan.

This attack was faster than anyone could imagine. Even the two well-trained individuals could only catch a glimpse of a dark shadow in the blink of an eye before being violently slammed away by an irresistible force, like two fallen leaves swept away by a gale.

Xiao Jin's body traced an arc in the air. Thanks to the excellent cushioning performance of the protective suit, she managed to absorb most of the impact. Even so, Xiao Jin still felt her blood surging and saw stars dancing before her eyes.

Upon landing, she quickly adjusted her posture, her feet firmly planted on the ground, leaving two long drag marks in the yellow sand.

Chu Yuan's situation was roughly the same, but although he was protected by a protective suit, his physical fitness was much worse than Xiao Jin's.

He staggered a few steps, barely managing to stand, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, but he casually wiped it away without a care, his fierce gaze still fixed on the mutated scorpion.

This is going to be tough; looks like we'll have to get serious!

At that moment, the same thought crossed their minds simultaneously.

Before the two could even put their plan into action, the mutated scorpion struck first, its two giant pincers slamming heavily against the hard ground, each impact sending dust flying.

From its body, invisible energy fluctuations spread out in all directions.

The next second, the tranquility of the desert was shattered. Sharp spikes formed from the fine yellow sand, like a barrage of arrows, suddenly shot out from under the soft sand and spread mercilessly in all directions, centered on the ferocious mutated scorpion.

Each spike gleamed with a chilling light, accompanied by a piercing shriek that tore through the air. Xiao Jin moved with lightning speed, leaping and dodging among the dense spikes, even narrowly missing them several times.

After dodging this wave of attacks, Xiao Jin waved the [Skull Staff]. With a strange energy fluctuation, the green light in the skull's eyes on the staff intensified, and a giant ghost-faced moth made of pure energy appeared out of thin air.

It flapped its wings, the grotesque face on its back contorted, and charged straight at the mutated scorpion. With each flap of its wings, the ghoul moth stirred up gusts of wind, whipping up clouds of yellow sand.

Sensing the threat, the mutated scorpion let out a deafening roar, its venomous stinger raised high, ready to deliver a fatal blow to this sudden provocateur. The ghost-faced moth, however, remained fearless, nimbly hovering in the air, using its massive body to constantly harass the scorpion, preventing it from concentrating on dealing with Xiao Jin.

With the summoned creature pulling her along, Xiao Jin's pressure suddenly decreased considerably. She gripped the fragmented shadow in her hand, and her figure transformed into a black lightning bolt, shooting out and heading straight for the mutated scorpion.

The longsword was precise and powerful, its blade flashing as it slashed at the joints of the mutated scorpion. Those pixelated spheres Chu Yuan had released earlier weren't for nothing; they struck any already wounded areas with tremendous force.

The blade clashed against the scorpion's hard carapace, producing a metallic clang and sparks flying. Each strike made the air hum and sent shivers down one's spine.

Watching Xiao Jin's battle, Chu Yuan's blood boiled with excitement. He slowly took out the Rubik's Cube again, and as he gently spun it with his fingertips, the Rubik's Cube seemed to come alive, making a slight clicking sound. Then, with a flash of light, it transformed into an ancient and exquisite flintlock pistol in Chu Yuan's hand.

This flintlock musket has a sleek shape, with lines that exude an unspoken elegance and power. The barrel is engraved with intricate and mysterious dark patterns that shimmer brilliantly in the sunlight.

Chu Yuan's gaze was sharp. He steadied himself, raised his arm, and his fingers firmly rested on the trigger of the flintlock pistol.

With a crisp gunshot, a blue bullet imbued with icy power pierced the sky and struck the mutated scorpion's head with pinpoint accuracy.

In an instant, a crystal-clear ice field suddenly appeared centered on the spot where the bullet hit, and quickly spread, enveloping the scorpion's huge body.

The ice rink, like the coldest wind in winter, instantly slowed the scorpion's movements, making its originally swift attack sluggish and clumsy.

Seeing this, Xiao Jin did not hesitate at all and decisively took action.

She crouched and leaped, appearing in mid-air. The shattered shadow in her hand emitted a dazzling blue light, and a crescent-shaped blade of light slashed through the sky, heavily striking the mutated scorpion's head.

'Boom!!'

A tremendous sound accompanied the shattering of ice, and the shards, reflecting the sunlight, resembled sparkling lenses. Xiao Jin's figure paused in mid-air for a second before landing steadily on the ground.

Chu Yuan's pupils contracted slightly; he knew who she was!

At first, I just thought it was a coincidence of names, but if it wasn't her, who else could have such strength? It's really interesting; none of the players would have imagined that the person they admired at the top of the leaderboard would be a child who had only recently come of age!

Chu Yuan curled his lips into a playful smile, his gaze towards Xiao Jin burning with desire, as if he had an urge to touch her.

but……

He's already putting in so much effort, he can't be too slacker. He's a grown man, he can't lose to a little kid!

Over there, Xiao Jin and Chu Yuan's combined attack undoubtedly turned the tide of the battle once again.

The mutated scorpion was seriously injured; Xiao Jin had almost severed a third of its head just now, but even so, it still had the ability to fight back.

The mutated scorpion slowly swayed its massive body. A large amount of blood was gushing from the crack caused by the blade's edge on its head, and tiny arcs of electricity were even jumping at the wound.

Each invasion brings immense pain to the mutated scorpion.

"Hiss~"

Its head was raised high, and when its giant pincers struck the ground again, the tranquil sand dunes around it were disturbed. Countless small scorpions swarmed out from the depths of the sand, densely packed, sweeping towards the two like a tidal wave.

The key point is that these scorpions can even jump. Xiao Jin's eyes narrowed, and she raised her knife to cleave a scorpion flying towards her face in two. Chu Yuan, with a pistol in one hand and a combat knife in the other, knocked away all the approaching scorpions.

However, there were too many scorpions around, and even Xiao Jin sometimes couldn't handle them all.

Just then, a cunning mutated scorpion launched a surprise attack from the flank, its sharp stinger piercing Xiao Jin's arm with pinpoint accuracy, and a sharp pain accompanied by numbness instantly spread.