Chapter 614: Final Hurdle

These Demon Energy Spirits are difficult to deal with, boasting very high damage immunity.

However, they are not very dense.

One must walk a distance to see the next Demon Energy Spirit.

As the group became more adept, fighting these Demon Energy Spirits, which initially took about half an hour, was reduced to around 20 minutes.

Su Sheng found it strenuous to withstand, but with Bai Pangpang's healing, he managed to hold on.

They continued advancing.

As they went deeper, the environment around the cave also began to change.

The initial cave entrance was just an ordinary cave, relatively damp; the cave where the Magic Snake was located faintly showed some black stones.

As they progressed further, the surrounding cave rocks all turned pitch black.

Even the stalactites occasionally emitted a wisp of black demonic energy.

This made the environment feel somewhat oppressive.

Click~

After this Demon Energy Spirit in front was again 'scraped' by everyone and its HP depleted, it fell apart into scattered stones.

The black demonic energy entwined with the stone armor drifted in the surroundings.

Swish~

A golden light shone, illuminating the entire cavern!

The lowest-level Lu Zhe leveled up directly!

Have to say, this experience is really abundant!

Checking the game time, there were about five hours left.

Su Sheng frowned: "I estimate we don't have enough time today to clear this dungeon."

It seemed Su Sheng guessed the third boss was likely this dungeon's final boss, but this boss is absolutely tough to beat.

If we could see the third boss now, there would still be a chance.

Otherwise, time would be insufficient; each Demon Energy Spirit takes about 20 minutes, and fighting two more would run out of time.

"Don't panic, keep advancing; the experience is so rich. Fighting a few more Demon Energy Spirits is also good," Li Wenwan said with a smile.

"Fighting the final boss tomorrow is the same," Bai Pangpang also added.

"I know, but I was thinking, in the last one or two hours when we reach the final boss's position, should we fight or not? If we fight, we won't have enough time. If we don't, we'll just waste two hours," Su Sheng said glumly.

"That's true, but for now we can only take it step by step." Li Wenwan had no other option.

"Keep advancing."

Su Ba opened his mouth, but ultimately held back.

From now on, when entering dungeons, I'll just play mute.

Obviously, Su Ba now also realized how terrifying the power of his jinxed mouth is.

So far, this dungeon has three waves of monsters; after I remarked that the dungeon was simple, the second and third waves are completely on a different level compared to the first wave.

Next, after fighting another three or four Demon Energy Spirits, about forty minutes passed, and the environment before everyone suddenly opened up.

Everyone focused, wondering if they had arrived at the final boss's location.

The cave ahead was very spacious, appearing empty, and no boss figure was seen.

However, one could see the black qi drifting inside the cave, much denser than in the outside cave passage.

"I estimate that after entering, the demonic qi suppression effect will increase by a level," Su Sheng said, frowning at the interior environment.

Moreover, Su Sheng vaguely saw something, not sure if it was that thing; the environment was too dark, and everywhere was black mist, making it hard to see clearly.

"Be careful, let's go in!"

Su Sheng rode his mount forward.

The others closely followed.

Just as everyone entered this spacious cavern!

Ding~

System Notification: The surrounding demonic energy environment is thick.

Upon receiving the increased Demonic Qi Suppression Effect: all attributes reduced by ten percent.

Indeed so!

This was not beyond Su Sheng's expectation!

However, one thing was unexpected!

Boom—

The entire cavern suddenly began to tremble slightly.

Su Sheng's eyes widened abruptly: "Run! Retreat!"

The others were stunned, but still obediently began to withdraw!

Su Sheng directly followed the retreat! Then he turned his mount sideways! Blocking the front!

Boom boom!

At this moment, in the spacious cavern, the previously drifting demonic energy all fell down onto the ground.

Then, one by one, familiar figures rose up!

Sure enough, they were Demon Energy Spirits!

Su Sheng thought this was the boss area, but it turned out to be the lair of the Demon Energy Spirits!

By this time, those who had retreated into the cave passage could also clearly see the situation inside the spacious cavern.

"So many!" Li Wenwan couldn't help but open her mouth wide!

These things, they've only been able to fight one by one along the way.

Now, that many have appeared all at once!

It looks like about forty to fifty!

On average it's one every 20 minutes, so in an hour they can only clear three.

There's only about four hours left in game time, not enough to clear them.

And with so many of them, it's impossible to fight.

Su Sheng narrowed his eyes!

After the Demon Energy spirits got up, they already started moving toward this side.

Almost all the Demon Energy spirits' Hate Value is locked onto the group!

All activated!

Su Sheng observed the surroundings.

No good! Can't fight here!

Even though those Demon Energy spirits are huge!

But this spot is also spacious, at least we have to face three Demon Energy spirits at once!

No!

Can't hold them! Their attacks are very high!

And they also have bruised-damage increase.

Moreover, the slowing effect not only reduces movement speed but also attack speed!

My firing speed under the slowing effect isn't snail‑slow, but it's about the same.

"Keep retreating!"

"See if they follow! We can't fight here!"

Su Sheng said, and if I recall correctly, a stretch of the road ahead looks very narrow.

That spot can't even let two Demon Energy spirits stand side by side.

But it's a little distance away from that spot.

Just don't know if these monsters will follow.

The others immediately fell back upon hearing that.

Su Sheng also fell back at the rear of the last position.

Earlier Su Sheng was worried about not having time to fight the boss; now, not even the boss, we probably won't have time today to clear these Demon Energy spirits.

Su Sheng noticed the spacious Cave had reached its end, with no other Cave passages in sight.

The final boss should be at that spot, but judging by this, we need to clear all these Demon Energy spirits before we can see the ultimate boss.

About forty to fifty Demon Energy spirits, even in the best case, would take fifteen or sixteen hours!

Probably we'll have to spend a whole day clearing them tomorrow!

Su Sheng's scalp tingled!

But we'll grit our teeth and clear them; one Dungeon can take two or three days...

Yet according to this estimate, clearing these Demon Energy spirits alone would level us to 55 without even finishing the Dungeon.

It's just a pity we have no time to go enchant.

If you apply Poison Snake Fang to Divine Craftsman Stone, you have to go to the blacksmith shop.

Huh?!

Wrong!

Su Sheng remembered something, but there's no time to dwell on it now.

Let's deal with this current hurdle first!

As the group retreated, the Demon Energy spirits followed in single file into the Cave Passage.

But as they kept pulling back, the rear group of Demon Energy spirits began to lose Hate Value and turned back.

Continuing the retreat, more and more Demon Energy spirits shed their Hate Value.

Su Sheng squinted, watching the situation.

Seeing the frontmost Demon Energy spirit, Su Sheng immediately used a Taunt skill on it.

He fell back another distance, still not reaching the narrowest spot; except for the front Demon Energy spirit that took Su Sheng's Taunt, all the others have already lost Hate Value and started returning.

"All set! Spawn the monsters!"

To keep the last remaining Demon Energy spirit from losing Hate Value, Su Sheng charged straight forward!

The others reacted quickly; they're not newbies and noticed the situation, so when they saw the last remaining Demon Energy spirit...

Before Su Sheng finished speaking, they already began outputting damage.

After smoothly clearing that Demon Energy spirit, Su Sheng let out a sigh of relief.

"Looks like we have to use this clumsy method, clearing the Demon Energy spirits bit by bit," Su Sheng said.

The other four nodded at his words.

There's no way and no shortcut; in the open area we have to face more than three Demon Energy spirits at once, which is impossible to handle.

It just requires pulling the mobs back and forth like this, which consumes even more time.

"You stay where you are! I'm going to pull the mobs!" Su Sheng told the group.

Su Sheng spurred his horse and returned to the spacious Cave spot.

Sure enough, the earlier Demon Energy spirits have all returned to the Cave, and the rampant Demon Energy still drifts across the ground.

Su Sheng stepped into the cave…

Boom boom boom…

The same scene appeared again.

Su Sheng immediately retreated.

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Like this, going back and forth pulling monsters, although it could be slowly resolved.

But it takes more time.

Including the time to lure monsters, a round trip takes about half an hour to settle one Demon Energy Spirit.

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Click…

After clearing the eighth Demon Energy Spirit, the game time had only three minutes left.

"Let's stop here for today; if we lure another one, we won't have enough time to fight." Su Sheng immediately dismounted.

"Okay."

No one else had any objections.

"I estimate we won't even see the boss tomorrow; our plan is just to clear all those Demon Energy Spirits." Su Sheng cheered everyone up.

"Come on!"

Su Ba couldn't help but speak up.

Swish~

Everyone's gaze instantly turned to Su Ba.

Su Ba immediately shut up, unable to hold it in, feeling uncomfortable.

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…

Enjoying the massage of those slender jade fingers, Su Sheng couldn't help but squint his eyes in comfort.

"Huan Jie…" Su Sheng couldn't help but speak.

"Hmm?"

Lin Huan let out a hum.

"It's nothing." Su Sheng clicked his tongue.

Lin Huan also didn't speak, both of them enjoying this little moment of warmth each morning.

During this time, Su Sheng and Lin Huan have been helping each other with massages and relaxation every day, already becoming a habit, a tacit understanding between them.

Everyone understood each other's feelings.

But that's all there is; they haven't taken it any further.

This "sibling" relationship has become somewhat strange.

But they never pierced that final layer of window paper.

The hurdle Su Sheng couldn't overcome was the relevant laws on pseudo blood kinship.

Although Su Sheng isn't someone who can't adapt, the law is something you simply can't know and then break.

Or maybe…

Why not consult a lawyer?

Su Sheng had this idea pop up.

But it seems useless, after all, the legal clauses are written in black and white.

…

Thus, that day Su Sheng became absent-minded again.

Aside from his daily training, he just spaced out on the balcony.

As for work?

These have been closed in recent years; the university has long been on winter break.

Except for a few who stayed on duty, everyone else is off.

Naturally, it's not his turn as captain to stay on duty.

"Sheng bro, lately you've been absent-minded; what are you thinking about?"

Chen Guan found Su Sheng and spoke up doubtfully.

"Nothing, I'm just thinking about union matters." Su Sheng said unconvincingly.

Upon hearing that, Chen Guan fell silent; indeed, behind Flame Yellow there is no capital sponsorship, although recently with the opening of the garrison, it has become somewhat lively.

But as soon as the recharge channel opens, the entire game environment could change.

Now Flame Yellow has become a big mess; it's normal for Su Sheng to feel pressure.

Unlike the Assassin Alliance at the start, which had only over a thousand members.

"Sheng bro, you don't need to put too much pressure on yourself; I'll help you." Chen Guan patted Su Sheng's shoulder.

"Hmm." Su Sheng nodded.

"However, around New Year, it's basically the second Battle for the Cauldron; let the brothers get ready."

Su Sheng steadied his mind.

Chen Guan nodded: "Understood."

"I feel that the officials might still have some events around New Year."

When the time comes, we'll know.

By the way, do you know any famous lawyers?

What's up? My dad's company's legal advisor is pretty good.

No... nothing.

I'm just thinking about our club—should we also hire a legal advisor?

For now it's fine, but if we keep developing, I feel we should get a better one.

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Game time.

After Su Sheng and everyone went online, they continued maintaining yesterday's rhythm, pulling and clearing monsters.

However, it takes about half an hour to deal with a single Demon Energy Spirit.

Game time, only twelve hours in total,

Even if everyone performed exceptionally, they only cleared twenty-six Demon Energy Spirits.

There's no choice; we can only fight for another day.

The Demon Energy Spirits in that cave space have already been cleared more than half.

If things go smoothly, we should be able to clear them all tomorrow.

But I estimate there won't be enough time tomorrow to fight the boss.

After all, the difficulty of this boss will definitely not be.

So calculated, this dungeon will probably take three or four days.

Su Sheng's scalp went numb,

At first, when entering the dungeon, I still thought it was just an ordinary dungeon that could be settled in a day.

I never expected that after my dad's jinx blessing, this dungeon would be so exaggerated.

However, before logging off the next day.

Shen Wang sent a private chat.

Shen Wang told Su Sheng that their universe, they're almost reaching a third-tier guild.

Estimated that before the New Year, they could establish a base.

Shen Wang prepared, striving to establish the base before the New Year recharge channel opens.

Su Sheng indicated no problem.

Once the universe base is built, the Flame Yellow side will come over to lend a hand.

This had been planned from the start.