Chapter 50: Conquering Stage One

A bit troublesome!

Mu Yi frowned, looking at the Dragon-Blooded Kobold; this fight was unlike any before, as he now faced a spellcaster protected by layers.

Kada la!

The Dragon-Blooded Kobold shouted, and a glob of sticky magical oil appeared above Mu Yi out of nowhere, then suddenly covered him.

Mu Yi almost instantly turned into a bolt of lightning and retreated backward, actively creating distance.

The air was filled with an indescribable smell that immediately made one think of grease.

Suck!

The Dragon-Blooded Kobold suddenly began to inhale deeply; Mu Yi's pupils contracted, and once the words 'dragon' and 'breath' were linked, things seemed less simple.

Exhale!

Flames ignited in the Dragon-Blooded Kobold's mouth; it then opened wide, spewing a roaring pillar of fire from its maw.

Mu Yi felt his vision suddenly brighten as the entire cavern space was instantly bathed in a blood-red glow.

Boom!

The Dragon-Blooded Kobold's fiery breath ignited the sticky grease on the ground, and fierce flames shot up into the sky!

In an instant, the air of the entire underground space became scorching.

The sea of fire began to rise, filling the cavern with hot winds over 300 degrees and fiery debris; inhaling it would instantly burn a person's skin and organs.

The rolling sea of fire distorted the air like a mirage, emitting a terrifying heat.

Amid the sea of fire, Mu Yi heard the Dragon-Blooded Kobold's wild, delighted laughter.

Mu Yi's expression grew grave; if not for his swift retreat, he might really have to drink a big pot this time.

The whole process took only two breaths; if his reaction were any slower, it would be him, not the kobold corpses on the ground, burning in the fire.

Perhaps due to magic, or perhaps due to the kobold corpses on the ground, the intense burning produced thick smoke and a pungent smell of scorched meat, turning the whole cavern into a harsh environment.

A bit tricky!

Mu Yi wore a strange smile; the secret realm's boss was stronger than the dungeon's.

But at times like this, all we can do is charge; dealing with enemies needs no words—it's just life or death.

He drew his Formation Blade, moved his limbs, and it was time to reenact what it meant to take an enemy commander's head from among ten thousand troops.

The Dragon-Blooded Kobold let out a delighted laugh; enemies fell beneath his breath—how satisfying—yet why didn't he hear the familiar cries of anguish?

The Dragon-Blooded Kobold gazed doubtfully at the sea of fire, as if seeing a figure moving through the flames.

Before such flames, humans are as tiny as ants; how could they possibly remain unharmed?

Could it be having a hallucination?

The next moment, a figure shot forward like a drawn sword, unstopped by the scorching wind and fire particles blowing on his face.

Crimson Inner Qi wrapped around Mu Yi's body, shielding him from the fire's burn; he dragged his Formation Blade forward, advancing step by step with resolve.

Lightning coiled around the Formation Blade, emitting a sharp sound like the cries of countless birds.

When Mu Yi stepped out of the sea of fire, he lifted his Formation Blade from low to high; the blade seemed to instantly extend dozens of times, the lightning gathered on its edge bursting forth, condensing into a supreme Lightning Blade.

The Lightning Blade became a silken thread, crossing the distance between Mu Yi and the Dragon-Blooded Kobold, flattening all obstacles in its path and carving a deep fissure in the ground.

Before the Dragon-Blooded Kobold could recover from the sudden change, time seemed to freeze, and Mu Yi appeared before it in an instant as a bolt of lightning.

Mu Yi's longsword came down like a great axe, carving a fierce arc through the air.

Die!

The Dragon-Blooded Kobold futilely raised its hands, trying to grasp the Formation Blade, but a flash of lightning sped it up, and Mu Yi's blade ripped open its belly.

Spurting blood sprayed out, instantly dyeing Mu Yi's body red; the air's smell gained another note, making the already complex odor even more complex.

Boom!

A huge thunderbolt suddenly appeared out of nowhere, lighting up the entire cavern; lightning scattered, and the Dragon-Blooded Kobold, which had been twitching on the ground, was utterly reduced to charcoal.

Is this the effect of Furious Thunder? Mu Yi also saw it for the first time, and it was more powerful than he imagined,

but he had no time to ponder, as the surviving kobolds nearby launched a desperate assault on him.

Even the Dragon-Blooded Kobold was already slain; what trouble could the remaining little monsters stir up?

When the last kobold was cut in half by Mu Yi, he stopped his actions.

He glanced at the Zongwang Prompt information that had been blocked during the fight.

You have slain the Dragon-Blooded Kobold, earning the leader-kill reward: Mithril Ore.

Mithril Ore:

Type: Magical Material

Quality: Purple Epic

Effect: Adding Mithril Ore when crafting an item grants the weapon effects such as 'Sturdy,' 'Lightweight,' and 'Magic Affinity'; only superb artisan skill can bring out its full potential.

PS: Good heavens! You spendthrift! You actually used mithril to forge a greatsword, you clumsy oaf with overdeveloped limbs—do you know how many magical experiments it could be used for? —Mithril Mage Ai Jia Long (Zongwang account deleted)

PS: You clueless oaf, now you know why I used mithril to forge a greatsword? —Breaking Law Greatsword Antonio

The Dragon-Blooded Kobold has been slain; the timed Plane reward task: slay the Dragon-Blooded Kobold is completed.

Calculating task rewards...

You dealt 100% damage to the Dragon-Blooded Kobold, earning the following extra rewards:

5000 Universal Experience, 5000 Zongwang Disaster Coin.

You obtained a Dog-Headed Humanoid Chest (Purple).

Zongwang Prompt: Latest info on Giant Dragon Treasury: Stage One Dragon-Blooded Kobold slain, Stage Two activated.

Zongwang Prompt: Giant Dragon Treasury progress info refreshed.

Plane Secret Realm: Giant Dragon Treasury

Stage One: Dog-Headed Humanoid Cavern (Cleared)

Stage Two:

Dragon-Blooded Kobold Lair:

Challenge Level: 7+

Boss: Half-Dragon S'abara

Monster Types: Half-Dragon, Drake

Common Drops: Materials, Equipment

Rare Drops: Dragon Scale, Dragon Blood, Dragon Fang

Mu Yi picked up the mithril ore from the Dragon-Blooded Kobold, chose to exit the dungeon; although his inner qi protected most of his body, the hot air inhaled during breathing still made his viscera somewhat uncomfortable.

External attributes still couldn't change the fact that his body was fragile; if he stayed longer, he suspected he might possibly burn from the inside out.