These swamp worms continued to appear along the way, with various combinations of slime monsters, swamp wobbleers, and rotting zombies emerging one after another.
However, based on the experience from last time, five or ten of them posed no threat to Liu Nian at all. On the contrary, they allowed Liu Nian's experience points to increase rapidly.
Meanwhile, the Mudstalkers could provide Liu Nian with new wraiths, and as they explored along the perimeter and between the pools, the number of Liu Nian's flying units increased dramatically.
When Liu Nian reached level 23, the number of flying units also reached 16, including six Yin Souls and nine You Souls.
This time, the soul power was not wasted, and only a little bit of temporary soul power remained, which made Liu Nian very proud.
Continuing forward, you soon come to another flat area where you can cross the pool to the other side.
However, Liu Nian has no intention of proceeding now, as there is still half of the outer perimeter to be explored.
For the experience points, he had to explore this disgusting map to the end, not to mention the temporary soul power he would gain.
New monsters have appeared in the swamp on the other side of the pool.
A particularly tall, decaying figure emerged from the mist, carrying a thick tree branch in its hand.
【Rotten Giant】(Level 27 Elite Unit)
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Accustomed to seeing question marks, the one responsible for engaging the enemy is still the same skeleton warrior as always.
They advanced toward the rotting giant in a tight formation.
The clay golem had already pulled it into the range of the slowing aura, and Liu Nian also used the Slow spell.
Regardless of its abilities, movement speed should ideally be restricted.
Tiffany's poison and fatigue spells were unleashed all at once on the rotting giant.
Disintegration Ray and Amplify Damage were then applied to the giant.
Suddenly, many colorful debuff symbols appeared above the giant's head.
If monsters outside the dungeon were hit by so many debuff spells, they would be crippled or killed, but the giant still strode towards them without being affected at all.
The skeleton warrior was only up to its knees, and the branch it was holding was taller than the warrior.
The distance was just right. The giant raised his right arm and easily lifted the tree branch as tall as a person, like a golfer. After a sweeping attack, the row of skeleton warriors in front of him was instantly blasted to pieces.
A strong gust of wind swept by, carrying with it a cloud of bone fragments mixed with dirt, which swept towards Liu Nian.
Holy crap, the giants' strength is terrifying!
With a thought, Liu Nian's azure shield instantly opened, deflecting mud and debris like raindrops.
Having roughly grasped the giant's attack power, the ranged classes in the back row took on the main damage-dealing task, while the Black Knight went to engage the enemy.
The cave demon tried its best to bind the giant with spider webs, but the giant was too big, and the webs only covered its ankles before being easily torn apart.
As long as he could prevent it from breaking through the central army, Liu Nian didn't care about anything else.
After the debuff spells are applied, it's time to unleash the bone spears.
The Black Knight could barely reach the giant's lower leg, and even two Black Knights could only barely stop it.
A single branch could smash a deep dent into Darth Vader's armor, demonstrating its immense power.
If a normal shieldbearer blocked this attack, I wonder if it would suffer a broken bone.
Perhaps it was a case of "too many cooks spoil the broth," for after being attacked repeatedly by ranged units, the giant was finally enraged and let out a deafening roar.
Player Liu Nian was affected by the terrified howl of the Rotting Giant.
[Judgment effect triggered, Fear Howl level -1]
[Player Liu Nian's mental state has been successfully assessed; he is unaffected by the fear howl.]
Liu Nian is human and thus affected by the giant's terrifying howl, but undead units are different; they can still attack freely.
Two black knights absorbed the damage, and in the end, the giant was unable to break through the defenses and was strangled to death on the spot.
Unfortunately, the Rotten Giant isn't a boss; besides a bunch of Crowns, it only provides one material card.
[Troll Toe] (Materials Card)
Note: Can be used for alchemy
After Liu Nian crossed the pool, this time it was no longer a high ground, and there were no monsters around, and even the mist had disappeared.
The sudden silence made Liu Nian feel a little uneasy.
He thought a major battle was about to break out.
Behind the pond was a grassy field, with several abandoned fields on either side. Further back, there was a simple fence and a wooden house.
The final boss should be inside. With excitement, Liu Nian pushed open the wooden house and walked inside.
There were traces of spider webs outside the wooden house, indicating that it had been abandoned for a long time.
So what will the boss be? A ghost?
I reached out and pushed open the wooden door, which creaked open.
"Congratulations, adventurer. You are very strong to have come here alone." The room was dimly lit, and a voice came from a dark corner.
Sensing no malice, Liu Nian chose to enter the room.
The kerosene lamp on the table suddenly lit up as Liu Nian entered, illuminating the interior of the wooden house.
In that dark corner was a simple bed, and a person wearing a black pointed hat was sitting there.
The person was completely shrouded in a black robe, with their hands tucked into their sleeves. Their age and gender could not be determined from their voice.
"Thank you for the compliment!" Liu Nian could only manage to say this dryly.
What should I say to continue the conversation after being praised? I need an answer urgently!
"Hehehe, little one, don't be shy. No one has been here for a long time. Keep the old man company and chat with him to relieve his boredom." The other party seemed to notice Liu Nian's unease and extended an invitation.
After some conversation, Liu Nian learned that this was a reclusive magician, and the entire swamp was a barrier he created to test any teams that ventured into it.
Of course, the zombie cat at the door had nothing to do with him.
"How about it? Would you like to try challenging my trial?" the old man extended another invitation.
This is of course something to be desired. There are not many opportunities in life to fight against a reclusive master!
With a casual wave of his hand, the old man teleported the two of them to an open space.
"Impressive!" Liu Nian's pupils dilated in shock, and he sighed inwardly.
They were able to be teleported to another place in an instant.
"It's just a trivial skill!" The old man saw through Liu Nian's thoughts.
This is even more amazing, is it mind reading?
"Come on, let this old man see your skills." The old man put his hands behind his back, exuding the air of a master.
Liu Nian opened the dark space, continuously summoning undead troops. The vampire's eyes flashed as he looked at the old man in front of him.
"Senior, I'm about to make my move!" Liu Nian said politely.
"Bring it on!"
Liu Nian commanded the ranged troops to begin a probing attack.
In an instant, a rain of arrows, imbued with energy, hurtled towards the old man, engulfing him completely.
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