Chapter 207: Didn

In the open-air desert arena.

Only the wild thunder remained, its fading hum crackling through the air.

The swirling yellow sands dispersed.

The Sandstorm Scorpion Emperor lay prostrate on the ground, utterly broken.

At the center of its massive body was a gaping, through-and-through wound.

Large patches of its black carapace peeled away.

The stinking blood stained the yellow sand beneath it red.

"What the hell kind of damage is this?!"

Behind him, the entire Longxu Class stood frozen in shock.

Wang Dawei stared wide-eyed:

"My god, one shot took out that much health? Is this guy really not some high-level player coming here to farm?"

Han Mengyao was equally stunned.

Historically, the highest single-target damage at this level had only ever chipped off three percent of a boss's health.

And yet the class leader just wiped out nearly seventy percent?

How many times over is that gap?

I can't calculate it, I can't calculate it!

Chu Lingxuan clasped her hands together, her eyes sparkling with fervor:

"Lin Mo, you're so cool!"

…

At this moment.

The Sandstorm Scorpion Emperor was utterly spent.

It tried to struggle to its feet.

But

the "Absolute Paralysis" effect from the skill had spread through that horrific wound and completely destroyed its nervous center.

Countless fine electric arcs raced wildly across its body.

It could only lie twitching helplessly in the sand, writhing in agony.

Even moving a single leg was beyond its reach.

Lin Mo looked at the half-dead Scorpion Emperor ahead, his expression cold.

"It's over. Put it out of its misery."

BOOM—!!!

Centered on the Sandstorm Scorpion Emperor,

an extreme cold storm instantly descended, freezing its massive body solid within a colossal glacier.

Then,

countless razor-sharp ice blades erupted from within its body, violently shredding its flesh.

Before the Scorpion Emperor could even let out a cry,

from the sky,

countless meteors trailing long fiery tails rained down like divine punishment, smashing into the glacier below!

BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM—!!!!!!

The ultimate symphony of skills.

【Congratulations! You have successfully cleared the team dungeon: Sandstorm Temple (Hell Difficulty)!】

【Final clearance time: 1 minute 35 seconds!】

Seeing the clearance time pop up on the panel, Lin Mo's lips curled slightly.

Not bad.

Successfully broke the two-minute barrier again.

Meanwhile,

a golden light enveloped Lin Mo entirely.

【Your level has increased!】

【Current level: Lv. 1 (32%)】

Lin Mo clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him.

Another level up.

This pace isn't slow.

Even though the dungeon can only be cleared once per day,

each clear grants a full level!

Add to that the fact that his skills regularly head out to the wilds to grind monsters.

This leveling speed leaves his peers far, far behind.

As the battle ended,

the skills grew lively again.

【【Earth Shield】 poked out its round head, utterly stunned: "Holy shit! Third brother! That shot of yours was insane!"】

【【Earth Shield】 clung desperately to Lin Mo's leg: "Of course you're my third brother! This damage is explosive! Second brother will follow you from now on!"】

【Fireball】 didn't speak, but was equally awestruck.

The power of that Thunder God Spear move was simply too outrageous—even 【Fireball】, who always looked down on everyone, was shaken.

【【Fireball】 gritted his teeth and sneered: "Hmph! High single-target damage means nothing! Clearing crowds still needs my Meteor Firefall! I… will never lose! One day, I'll master a forbidden spell and crush you all!"】

In another corner of the skill bar,

【Ice Spike】 was also shaken by Xiao Lei's earth-shattering strike.

The power of that single spear had shattered its understanding of lightning elements.

【【Ice Spike】 crossed her arms and lifted her chin haughtily: "Hmph. The power's just decent."】

【"But as my number one subordinate, you're more than qualified. Consider it carefully—it's your honor…"】

Facing the reactions of Xiao Huo and Xiao Bing,

【Lightning Strike】 merely flickered faintly with lightning.

【【Lightning Strike】 didn't even glance at 【Ice Spike】: "Boring."】

【"I have no interest in taking subordinates. Nor in being one."】

【"I am devoted only to destruction itself."】

"Enough. Quiet down."

Lin Mo cut them off and began his post-battle summary:

"Everyone did well in this battle."

"Especially Xiao Lei."

"That Thunder God Spear—perfect timing, perfect power. Excellent work!"

Hearing Lin Mo's praise, 【Lightning Strike】 lifted its head slightly.

Lin Mo continued:

"Xiao Huo also performed well."

"They're both role models. Only because of their consistent excellence did they earn their special skills early."

"And Xiao Tu, I've noticed your contributions too. You'll get your own special skill soon."

After being praised by Lin Mo,

【【Earth Shield】 burst into tears: "Wahhh… Thank you, Master! Second brother will die defending you! As long as the shield stands, so do I! Even if the shield breaks, I'm still here! I won't let you get hurt—not even a scratch!"】

Finally, Lin Mo turned his gaze to Xiao Bing.

"As for Xiao Bing."

Lin Mo's tone grew slightly stern.

"You may be new, but your talent is exceptional, and your starting point is high."

"But in this family, talent is only one part—attitude is what decides everything!"

"You should learn from your seniors. Stop indulging in those weird, twisted ideas. Understood?"

【【Ice Spike】 flushed faintly red: "Ah… Master… don't worry, I'll work harder! QQQ"】

Damn!

I slipped up!

In trying to assert authority, I went a bit too harsh—and this freak got off on it.

Lin Mo sighed and rubbed his temples.

…

As Lin Mo finished his meeting,

the members of Longxu Class all gathered around.

"Holy crap, Class Leader!"

"That shot just now? So cool! It was real divine punishment!"

"Yeah, isn't it always said that lightning elements are the most violent? But I feel like, in the monitor's hands, it's as tame as a little kitten?"

The others chimed in one after another, wildly praising Lin Mo.

There was no choice—this thigh was too thick; not clinging tightly to it would be a betrayal of oneself.

Just then.

Han Mengqing suddenly slapped her forehead, remembering something.

"By the way, Monitor! We broke the record—doesn't that mean we have to follow tradition... leave a message?"

At these words.

Everyone's eyes instantly lit up.

"Yes, yes, yes! We must leave a message!"

"We must mock those Japanese brats mercilessly!"

Ye Kong sneered: "They were so arrogant—let's make them furious!"

Chu Lingxuan also waved her tiny fist:

"Yes, yes, yes! Make them furious!"

Lin Mo raised an eyebrow.

He'd almost forgotten about this.

On his panel, he pulled up the message window.

What should he write?