"System notification: Congratulations, you have killed the mutated Explosive Hound. You have gained 120 experience points, 30 bonus experience points, 3 copper coins, and 2 merits."

"System notification: Your cultivation technique - Soul Devouring has been successfully activated, granting you 1 point of Strength attribute and 1 point of Spirit attribute."

"System notification: Congratulations, your level has increased to level 4, and you have gained 20 health points, 10 mana points, and 5 free attribute points."

With a flash of golden light, Wang Ming leveled up again.

"Level 4, this mutated Explosive Hound is really hard to kill."

The mutated Burst Hound's attributes are significantly stronger than the regular Burst Hound, with an attack of 42, defense of 35, and nearly 800 health points.

However, due to the extra experience bonus from killing monsters of a higher level, Wang Ming only killed about 100 monsters before reaching level 4.

Although the number of monsters killed was less than before, for some reason, the chance of triggering Soul Devouring increased.

During this period, Wang Ming stole a total of 42 attribute points, including 4 free attribute points. This probability was significantly higher than before.

The attribute points stolen are also more than before.

"Could it be because of killing monsters of a higher level?" Wang Ming had some guesses in his mind, but he still couldn't be sure.

"Hmm, we'll find out if that's true when we go to the territory of the level 5 monsters. But before that, we need to clear out our backpacks."

In the Yuanyu, players' initial backpacks only have 15 slots of space. Wang Ming's backpack was simply not enough. Helpless, Wang Ming had to throw away the equipment with poor attributes to free up 3 slots of space.

Even so, Wang Ming's backpack contained two level 2 two-star equipment pieces, three level 4 two-star equipment pieces, and some basic weapons.

After packing his backpack, Wang Ming headed towards the area with level 5 monsters.

Suddenly, a monster appeared in front of Wang Ming.

This monster was more than twice the size of a mutated Exploding Hound, with a fiery red mark under its feet, and looked very imposing.

Explosive Dog King (bOSS)

Rank: Yellow

Level: 4

Realm: Acquired Level 4

Life: 3900

Attack: 63

Defense: 44

Skill: Claw Strike

Skill: Bloodlust

Description: The king of the Bursting Hound clan, a relatively dangerous monster outside the starting village.

"Boss!" Wang Ming exclaimed in surprise as he saw the spawned Explosive Dog King.

Within the Yuan Domain, bosses are divided into ranks such as Yellow Rank, Mysterious Rank, Earth Rank, and Heaven Rank.

Although it's the lowest-tier boss, once you reach the Yellow Rank, there's a certain chance it will drop 3-star equipment. Wang Ming wasn't about to let it go, but the Explosive Dog King's attributes shouldn't be underestimated.

Then, Wang Ming looked at his character attributes.

Character Name: Seizing a Chance of Survival

Occupation: Chaos Fist Master (Apprentice)

Level: 4

Realm: Acquired Level 4

Health Points: 370

Mana: 200

Attack: 60

Defense: 31

Basic attributes:

Strength: 60

Agility: 17

Intelligence: 15

Spirit: 16

Physical strength: 31

Free attribute points: 9

......

"My stamina is only 31 points, while this Explosive Dog King's attack is as high as 63 points, and it can deal 63 points of damage to me every time."

"This is without considering skills."

Wang Ming frowned, then made a decision and added all 9 free attribute points to stamina.

Wang Ming's stamina increased from 31 to 40, his defense increased from 31 to 40, and his health increased from 370 to 460.

That wasn't all. Wang Ming then took out two bottles of potions, one a basic strength potion and the other a basic stamina potion, and drank both of them.

"System notification: You have used a basic strength potion. Strength +3, effect lasts for 30 minutes."

"System notification: You have used a basic stamina potion. Stamina +3, effect lasts for 30 minutes."

"Hehe, with this, my defense is 43 and my health is 490. This Bursting Dog King's normal attack can only deal 46 damage to me."

With everything prepared, Wang Ming slowly approached the boss.

5 meters.

4 meters.

3 meters.

2 meters.

1 meter.

...

The distance between Wang Ming and the boss was getting closer and closer. Suddenly, the boss seemed to sense Wang Ming's presence, turned his head, and looked at Wang Ming.

"Roar~" The Exploding Dog King roared and charged directly at Wang Ming.

-46.

"System notification: You have been attacked by the Burst Hound King, HP -46."

"This beast actually attacked on its own initiative." Wang Ming was somewhat surprised, but he immediately attacked the boss and used a basic health recovery potion at the same time.

-45.

-63.

-17.

-15.

-16.

-43.

...

+30.

...

There was no other way; the boss's attacks were too powerful, and Wang Ming dared not be careless. He had already used a basic health recovery potion after being attacked just once.

"Roar~" The boss roared again, leaping high into the air and charging towards Wang Ming.

Wang Ming kept his eyes fixed on the boss. As soon as the boss made a move, Wang Ming turned to the side.

“mISS!”

The boss's claws grazed the hem of Wang Ming's clothes but did not hit him.

Seeing this, Wang Ming chuckled.

Having previously killed too many Explosive Hounds, including elite-level mutated Explosive Hounds, Wang Ming was already familiar with their attack methods.

With his base attributes improved, Wang Ming's speed and reaction time also increased. He managed to dodge the boss's attack with a quick movement.

After dodging, Wang Ming took advantage of the boss's suspended body and threw a punch from behind.

-45.

-63.

-17.

-15.

-16.

-43.

...

The boss turned around and attacked Wang Ming again.

Wang Ming dodged again and threw a punch, hitting the boss.

"Roar~"

Unable to hit Wang Ming, the boss roared to the sky. Then, the fiery red mark under its feet seemed to come alive, leaving red marks on the grass as the boss ran.

"It's faster!" Wang Ming looked at the boss charging towards him and clearly felt that the boss's speed had increased significantly.

"System notification: You have been attacked by the Burst Hound King, HP -46."

"System notification: You have been attacked by the Burst Hound King, HP -46."

...

This time, Wang Ming couldn't dodge the boss's attack and even suffered two claw strikes from the boss.

"Not only has my movement speed increased, but my attack speed has also increased!" Looking at the floating marks under his feet, Wang Ming knew that this must be the effect of the boss's skill Bloodlust.

"Hmph, since I can't dodge it, then I won't dodge it either." Wang Ming took the initiative and charged towards the boss.

One punch, two punches...

Wang Ming's fist slammed hard into the boss's body.

Soon, Wang Ming and the boss attacked each other for several rounds, then separated and looked at each other.

At this point, the boss's health was more than half depleted, while Wang Ming had a basic health recovery potion and still had nearly 400 health points remaining.

Seeing that the effect of the basic health restoration potion had worn off, Wang Ming used another potion.

"Roar~"

Taking advantage of the moment when Wang Ming was drinking his medicine, the boss moved quickly and rushed in front of Wang Ming, then crossed its two front paws and slashed across Wang Ming's body.

-80.

-80.

-80.

...

+30.

...

"System notification: You have been attacked by the Claw of the Exploding Dog King, HP -80, HP -80, HP -80."

Claw attack!!!