Chapter 264: What Kind of BOSS Is This, So Formidable

It is not a black bird, but a bird enveloped entirely in black flames.

From a distance it looks like a rolling black cloud.

Only up close can one see the bird's true form.

Its whole body burns in black flames, blazing fiercely, like a dancing inferno.

The bird moves at extreme speed, even faster than lightning.

It was just tens of kilometers away a moment ago, and in the blink of an eye it is now overhead.

Jiang Chen only then realized how massive this creature was; its wingspan, when fully spread, exceeded three hundred meters.

Its colossal body could be described as blocking the sky and shading the sun.

Even though its claws were retracted, Jiang Chen could still feel its tremendous presence.

This BOSS seems larger than the Battlefield Snake Turtle; a single claw could snatch a Battlefield Snake Turtle.

Jiang Chen couldn't help but imagine the terrifying scene of a Battlefield Snake Turtle being devoured by this BOSS, sending a chill through his heart.

However, the most frightening thing was not the BOSS's raw power, but the hint of intelligence and thought in its eyes, which Jiang Chen saw.

That is what truly made him fear it.

Qiao Zhixin, hoisting the Giant Hammer, ran to Jiang Chen's side and asked, "What is this?"

Jiang Chen replied, "It should be a BOSS."

Huo Yuyao frowned, dissatisfied with the answer.

Jiang Chen added, "It once devoured another BOSS."

Those words made the two's faces turn pale, because a creature that can devour another BOSS must be of a higher level or rank.

Considering its size, it could be Lord-level, or even world-level, BOSS.

"Careful, it's coming!"

Jiang Chen shouted suddenly without turning, and the Skeleton Warrior also issued a warning.

The black bird from

From the sky it dived straight down, its speed unbelievable.

Jiang Chen dared not block it with Bone Armor; for the first time he lost confidence in this Skill.

In the critical moment, the Skeleton Warriors gathered, warning Jiang Chen.

At the same time he shouted loudly, "Everyone get closer!"

Huo Yuyao also shouted loudly, "Quick, everyone get close, close!"

Everyone was very close; outside them were Skeleton Warriors, and beyond them Skeleton Mages.

Jiang Chen dared not release the Slow Curse; he was unsure whether the Slow Curse would affect this terrifying BOSS.

Even if it worked, what magnitude the effect would have.

Moreover, the Slow Curse could very likely draw the BOSS's attention and pull aggro.

He wouldn't risk his own life.

The Skeleton Mage began casting Skill, sending thousands of attacks toward the sky.

The sky erupted with fireworks, blasting out dazzling light.

Skills intertwined, a myriad of colors obscuring vision.

Qiao Zhixin said, "The Core Area is so vast, how could it find us?"

Jiang Chen coldly replied, "Rescue Signal."

Huo Yuyao clicked her tongue, "So that means we lured it here?"

Otherwise, what?

Jiang Chen gave a sideways glance; the meaning in his eyes was obvious.

Another sharp, high-pitched sound rang out.

The BOSS broke through the Skill cast by the Skeleton Mage and violently spewed a burst of flame.

Black flame!

Jiang Chen's complexion changed drastically; even without seeing, he knew the flame's power was immense.

Fortunately the BOSS's target was not them, but the skeletons on the ground.

The flame slammed onto the ground, exploding into a vast sea of fire.

Hundreds of Skeleton Warriors were singed by the flame, each sustaining severe injuries.

The Lich General immediately used a Skill to heal.

BOS

S's wings quivered, and in an instant, a torrent of black fireballs rained down from the sky like a meteor shower.

The Skeleton Warriors previously hit by the flame were already severely wounded.

The Lich General, unable to finish healing, was struck by a fireball and died instantly.

The BOSS, accompanied by the fireball rain, thrust its claws out in a sudden grab while its massive wings swept across.

The black flames carried by the gale swirled like a whirlwind.

The skeletons were blown away, and a dozen or so Skeleton Warriors were seized.

Jiang Chen's eyes flickered as he watched it shove a Skeleton Warrior into its mouth, gnawing twice with a crunch.

Then it spat it out disdainfully.

The whole process lasted barely two seconds.

At least two to three hundred Skeleton Warriors were severely injured.

More than seventy were burned to death by the black fire, and several more were killed by being bitten.

It was only one wave, and more than eighty Skeleton Warriors have already died.

Jiang Chen felt a hidden alarm; this BOSS's strength far exceeded his expectations.

It's terrifying—how can a BOSS be this strong?

He knows exactly what attribute his Skeleton Warriors have.

Under the bonus state, all four dimensions reach 57,000.

Even with such high Constitution, they were still killed instantly.

Summoning his courage, Jiang Chen cast a Detection Technique.

Fortunately the BOSS didn't notice him and again spiraled up into the sky.

"Ancient Luan Bird (Lord-level BOSS)"

"Level: 67"

"Strength: 300,000"

"Agility: 150,000"

"Spirit: 200,000"

"Constitution: 150,000"

"Skills: Flame Jet, Flame Explosion"

"Traits: Fire Attribute Immunity, Element Damage Reduction 60%, Physical Damage Reduction 60%, Demon Spike in mouth"

"Defense Ignored"

The moment he saw the attributes, Jiang Chen felt an urge to curse.

A Level‑67 Lord-level BOSS has total attributes reaching 800,000.

Compared with the "Battlefield Snake Turtle", it is a full 300,000 higher.

Its Strength tops 300,000, and the mouthful of Demon Spike ignores defense, no wonder the "Battlefield Snake Turtle" has no resistance.

BOSSes like this are already among the most elite beings in the Upper Space of the Ancient Battlefield.

Normally it roams only in the central part of the Core Area; it shouldn't be seen in the Outer Perimeter.

But it defied that, flying into the Edge Zone.

Is this fun?

I've already seen Flame Jet, yet the sky‑filled fireballs just now...

Clearly not a skill, just a normal attack that comes with flapping its wings.

It's truly terrifying...

A BOSS like this is impossible to defeat.

He dares not pause a step, continuing to flee outward.

As long as he can reach the Central Area, he'll be safe.

No one has ever heard of anyone encountering a BOSS beyond Level 60 in the Central Area.

It seems monsters in the Core Area never leave it.

They can't be beaten; now the only hope is to escape.

Jiang Chen's complexion turned grim, and Huo Yuyao's did as well.

"How can there be such a terrifying BOSS?"

"These attributes are higher than some Level‑70 Top-tier Professionals."

Comparing Human Professionals' attributes with a Lord-level BOSS—truly impressive.

Jiang Chen gave the woman a glance and had nothing to say.

Human attributes have always been low; comparing them to ordinary monsters is one thing, but against a BOSS—could they even compare?

With a sharp screech, the "Ancient Luan Bird" swooped down again.

Its massive wings continuously

flapped, sending a barrage of fireballs raining from the sky.

Jiang Chen can be 100% certain these fireballs are either its skill or its normal attack.

Its normal attack is an overwhelmingly powerful area attack, instantly erasing his numerical advantage.

Qiao Zhixin whispered, "Jiang Chen, can you beat it?"

Jiang Chen gave her a look, feeling this Collector Master wasn't thinking clearly.

If you can beat it, is escaping even necessary?

"Can't beat it."

Another clump of black flame jets down.

The ground instantly scorches, and countless Skeletons plunge into the fire sea.

Fireballs strike down, killing another batch of Skeletons.

"Ancient Luan Bird" seized a dozen or so Skeletons.

This time it didn't place the Skeletons in its mouth to chew, but clenched them tightly with its claws.

With a crack, the captured Skeletons were shattered to pieces.

Jiang Chen heard the sound, sensed the Skeletons vanish, and felt a pang of sorrow.

He lost dozens of Skeletons again; this time the loss was huge.

But now he can't dwell on that; escaping to ascend would be decent enough.

Though the Skeletons' deaths hurt, they can at least be replenished.

If he himself were to fall...

Just keep trying to escape!

"Ancient Luan Bird" flew down again.

Another round of attack.

After three rounds of attack, roughly one Undead Legion has already been wiped out.

The opponent is too strong; we can't block it at all.

"Ancient Luan Bird" rose again; it seemed bored, circling in the sky and emitting one shrill cry after another.

Jiang Chen seized the chance and ran a long distance away.

Just when he thought it had had enough fun, Jiang Chen suddenly felt a chilling sensation.

It's been singled out!

Jiang Chen didn't even think; he turned and ran to the other side.

Huo Yuyao, Qiao Zhixin and the others were about to follow, but were met with a sharp shout from Jiang Chen.

"Don't follow!"