: The Dark Dungeon Returns! Insane Leveling Up!

Chapter 107: The Dark Dungeon Returns! Insane Leveling Up!

A gathering place for thorn flower fairies.

As the sharp, poisonous vines pierced the nearest thorn flower fairy, a burst of black light suddenly erupted. The fairy's flower head trembled violently, then collapsed to the ground, its vines twitching limply.

The deadly attack from its own kind left all the thorn flower fairies in a daze.

They turned their flower heads, looked at the thorn flower fairy convulsing on the ground, and then at this fellow being exuding an evil aura, and their brains completely shut down.

Why?

Why would a teammate attack another teammate?

The fear and terror spread through the violent shaking of the vines, causing all the thorn flower fairies to erupt in chaos, yet they froze in place, unsure of what to do.

However, the Dark Thorn Flower Fairy did not stop its attack.

It turned to another thorn flower fairy that stood frozen in astonishment, and a whole vine suddenly shot out like a venomous python ready to devour its prey, coiling towards its target!

The vines pierced the air, and a sharp whistling sound rang out.

The thorn flower fairy seemed to still be reeling from the shock of its own kind killing each other. It just stared blankly as the deadly vines rapidly enlarged in its field of vision, even forgetting the most basic dodge or defense.

Boom!

At the critical moment, a heavy thud suddenly rang out.

The tall, dark green figure stood like an indestructible wall, blocking the path of the terrified thorn flower demon.

Stand behind the Vine Fist Warrior!

The Vine Fist Warrior suddenly rushed over, grabbing the vines lashed out by the Dark Thorn Flower Fairy with his massive right fist formed from vines.

Immediately afterwards, the Vine Fist Warrior's torso suddenly bulged, unleashing a burst of powerful strength as he pulled and yanked fiercely.

Whoosh!

The vine was forcibly torn off a section from the body of the Dark Thorn Flower Fairy, and a foul-smelling purplish-black sap spurted from the break. The remaining vine drooped limply.

The Dark Thorn Flower Fairy was severely injured and staggered back a few steps.

The crisis is temporarily over.

However, Kenjiro did not press his advantage.

It simply stared with its empty eyes at the dark thorn flower demon that was attacking its own kind, its huge fist loosening the severed vine.

It couldn't understand the Dark Thorn Flower Fairy's actions—why did it attack its own kind?

At that very moment, pairs of scarlet eyes suddenly lit up in the forest shrouded in night, like evil lights suddenly ignited in the darkness, enveloping this small settlement.

Accompanied by a chilling roar, several dark creatures of various shapes and sizes, with eyes flashing crimson light, slowly emerged from the shadows.

Among them were giant, man-eating plants with twisted bodies and rotting vines; armored centipedes with broken shells and dripping black slime; and rotting-feathered owls whose feathers had fallen off, revealing stark white bones, yet they still fluttered their wings.

Without exception, every single pet exuded the same evil aura as the Dark Thorn Flower Fairy.

Dark Race!

And there are seven of them.

The thorn flower fairies were completely terrified.

Terrified, they huddled together, supporting each other and trembling. Their enormous flower heads trembled violently with fear, making a helpless rustling sound, like leaves falling in a storm.

The tall, muscular body of the Fujiken warrior tensed up.

But it did not back down; instead, it took a step forward and blocked all the thorn flower fairies behind it.

It locked its gaze on the approaching dark creatures from all directions, its enormous fist clenched tightly, the tiny flowers on its fist trembling gently in the night breeze.

The Vine Fist Warrior will not back down.

The next instant, the Dark Thorn Flower Fairy ignored the intense pain emanating from her torso and launched another attack.

This time, several swift vines lashed out from tricky angles and wrapped around the Vine Fist Warrior's body.

The rattan fist warrior hurriedly swung his fist to block and dodge.

However, it was clearly constrained; each block only deflected the vines, and each dodge was barely enough to avoid a counterattack.

The Vine Fist Warrior seemed to still be wary of his opponent being a comrade, fearing that he might actually hurt him if he used too much force, so he was only passively defending.

The surrounding dark races, however, clearly lacked this mercy.

They let out terrifying roars and pounced on the thorn flower fairies and vine fist warriors who were surrounded in the middle.

Sharp claws, rotting vines, venomous fangs, and stark white bone spurs—attacked from all directions.

The thorn flower fairies frantically waved their vines in an attempt to resist, but their attacks had little effect on these crazed dark creatures; instead, two thorn flower fairies were instantly knocked down.

The Vine Fist Warrior tried to turn back to help, but was tightly entangled by the Dark Thorn Flower Fairy and another Dark creature, and could not break free for the time being.

Fortunately, Lin Chen didn't have the habit of waiting until the very end to make his appearance. After confirming that there were only a few Darkfolk in this area, he led the Radiant Moon Cat into the battlefield.

He glanced sideways at the struggling Vine Fist Warrior, and his voice rang out quickly: "These irrational, crazed guys are called Dark Race."

The vine-fisted warrior shuddered, his movements slowing slightly as he nearly got whipped by the vines.

Lin Chen's voice continued: "To deal with them, hesitation and mercy will only kill yourself and what you want to protect."

The moment the words left his mouth, a dazzling arc-shaped blade of light transformed into lightning that tore through the night sky, suddenly illuminating the side of the Vine Fist Warrior and slicing through the air with unparalleled precision, striking a Corrupted Feather Night Owl that was pouncing on the Thorn Flower Fairy.

As a light-based skill, Light Blade Slash's power is enhanced by the Emblem of Light and the Holy Ring. When the two effects are combined, the power that Light Blade Slash can unleash even exceeds Lin Chen's expectations.

The light blade slash was so fast that the rotten-feathered owl didn't even have time to react.

Sizzle—!

Just as sunlight melts ice and snow, this body, imbued with a strong aura of darkness, is as fragile as paper in the face of the light blade slash.

In that instant, the light blade pierced through its body.

The owl was split in two, its two halves falling limply to the ground. The cuts were smooth as a mirror, with not a drop of blood flowing out. Only wisps of black smoke rose up with a sizzling sound, then quickly dissipated.

Those scarlet eyes dimmed instantly, and the breath of life was completely extinguished.

One-hit kill!

[Defeat the Tier 2 Dark Race and gain 12 experience points]

[Current progress of the Emblem of Light: 12/100 of the same tier of Dark species]

[Radiant Moon Spirit Cat Strength Level: Tier 2, Stage 4 (54/60)]

The system notification sounded in his mind, but Lin Chen was engrossed in staring at the Radiant Moon Cat.

Wouldn't pairing the Emblem of Light with the Holy Ring be too overpowered?

However, the experience points provided by the Dark species are still plentiful. Just one more kill and the Moonlit Spirit Cat will be able to advance to Tier 2, Stage 5.

"I hope there will be more Dark Seeds so that Nuomi can break through to the third tier quickly," Lin Chen secretly hoped.

When the Moonlit Cat instantly killed the Dark One, the Vine Fist Warrior was completely stunned, and even his fist, which was halfway through its swing, stopped in mid-air.

It gazed at the serene Moon Spirit Cat, then at Lin Chen standing at the front, and fell into a long silence.

But this is just the beginning.

The Moonlit Spirit Cat transformed into an elegant dancer under the night sky, gracefully entering the battlefield and dancing among the dark creatures.

Its movements are fast, accurate, and ruthless, without a single unnecessary action.

call out!call out!call out!

One after another, beams of light slashed out, precisely striking the dark creatures that were rushing towards them.

Whether they are thick-skinned or agile, none can withstand a single blow from the Light Blade Slash, which contains light energy.

Severed limbs and broken arms mixed with dissipating black mist flew everywhere.

Occasionally, a Dark creature might manage to get close, only to be met with the Moonlit Spirit Cat's cat-like punches.

The name may be cute, but its power is by no means small.

The seemingly small claws contain terrifying power capable of shattering mountains and splitting rocks. Combined with the extreme speed brought by the Phantom Charge, every strike and every swing is accompanied by the muffled sound of bones breaking and the agonizing screams of the Dark Ones.

Efficient, ruthless, and elegant.

The Moonlit Spirit Cat, like a precise harvester, strolled leisurely among the Darkfolk, and wherever it passed, the Darkfolk fell like harvested wheat.

The system notifications for gaining experience rang repeatedly in Lin Chen's mind.

[Defeat a Tier 1 Dark Race and gain 6 experience points]

[Defeat the second-tier Dark Race to obtain...]

[Current progress of the Emblem of Light: 18/100 of the same tier of Dark species]

[Radiant Moon Spirit Cat Strength Level: Tier 2, Stage 5 (48/66)]

In just a short while.

The battlefield, which had been fraught with danger, suddenly fell silent.

The flickering light of the campfire illuminated seven lifeless corpses of the Dark Race, along with wisps of black smoke that rose slowly and then quickly dissipated in the moonlight.

The Moonlit Spirit Cat stood quietly amidst a pile of corpses, its moon-white fur spotless, its amethyst-like eyes calm and undisturbed, and its sacred halo radiating a soft glow.

This bloody battlefield, this cruel scene, forms an extreme contrast with its sacred and elegant temperament, yet they are also remarkably harmonious.

Shhh! Shhh!

The thorn flower fairies, having survived the ordeal, recovered from their fear and looked at the Radiant Moon Cat, who stood like a guardian deity, and suddenly burst into a fierce rustling sound.

They excitedly waved their vines, their flower heads slowly bowing towards the Moonlit Cat, making the most respectful bowing gesture.

For a moment, only the dark thorn flower fairy that had caused the commotion remained in the arena.

Lin Chen sighed softly, his voice echoing in the silent night: "Your companion has been completely corrupted by darkness, losing its self and left only with the instinct for destruction and slaughter. It is dead; what lives is merely a shell driven by the power of darkness. Allowing it to continue will only bring more pain and disaster. Ending its suffering is the final act of mercy."

The thorn flower fairies fell silent.

They watched as their once-familiar companions now exuded an aura of fear and disgust. The flowers drooped limply, and the vines intertwined tightly, conveying a silent sorrow and struggle.

Lin Chen's eyes flickered slightly.

It is indeed a very difficult and painful thing to make one’s fellow human beings make such a decision.

"But is killing the Dark Race truly the only option?"

"Is there any way to dispel the dark power within them?"

"Can light-based skills do that?"

One question after another popped into his mind, but Lin Chen quickly shook his head and dismissed the chaotic thoughts.

Perhaps he could, but he can't do it now, so he can only deal with this corrupted thorn flower demon.

So he turned to face the Moonlit Cat and gave it a wink.

"Meow~"

The Moonlit Spirit Cat nodded gently, turned around, and stared at the Thorn Flower Fairies with its clear and bright purple eyes.

The Moonlit Spirit Cat did nothing and said nothing, yet it seemed as if an invisible energy soothed the wandering hearts of the Thorn Flower Fairies.

They looked at each other and finally nodded.

The Moonlit Spirit Cat withdrew its gaze and locked onto the Dark Thorn Flower Fairy. It then raised its forepaw, and the dazzling light energy at its claw tip once again coalesced.

The Dark Thorn Flower Fairy sensed a deadly threat in that instant, and the vines extending from both sides of its body danced wildly, charging towards the Radiant Moon Spirit Cat in a frenzied frenzy.

The Moonlit Spirit Cat's eyes were calm as it gently waved its paw: "Meow."

The light blade slashed silently through the space.

The next moment, the vines of the Dark Thorn Flower Fairy suddenly stiffened and then drooped limply.

"sand----"

A smooth cut appeared on the body of the Dark Thorn Flower Fairy, its torso neatly split in two, and it slowly fell to the sides.

As it fell, thick black energy surged out like a fountain, then quickly dissolved under the moonlight.

Finally, the two halves of the body fell to the ground.

[Defeat the Tier 2 Dark Race and gain 12 experience points]

[Radiant Moon Spirit Cat Strength Level: Tier 2, Stage 5 (60/66)]

Fujiken Rikishi stared blankly at this scene.

It gazed at the Moonlit Spirit Cat bathed in moonlight, at the group of Thorn Flower Fairies who worshipped the Moonlit Spirit Cat endlessly, and then looked down at its own ugly body.

Just then, Lin Chen's voice rang in my ears: "Did you see that?"

"To gain the respect and acceptance of other pets, simply trying to please them, being accommodating, or even making humble sacrifices is often useless."

"In this world, strength is the only true currency."

"When you possess enough power to protect them and resolve troubles and threats they cannot handle—"

Lin Chen paused, turned his head, looked directly at the Vine Fist Warrior, and said, word by word, "They will naturally come close to you, look up to you, and even depend on you."

"This is one of the most fundamental rules of survival in this forest, and even in the whole world."

"Do you understand?"

As the night wind blew by, the Vine Fist Warrior stood there blankly, Lin Chen's voice echoing in his ears, his tall body casting a long shadow in the moonlight.

A fiery flame was ignited within its heart.

Lin Chen paid little attention to the Vine Fist Warrior's reaction; he simply gazed into the dark night, his voice incredibly seductive: "Do you want to become stronger?"

"Do you want to gain the respect, affection, and even adoration of other pets?"

"I can teach you."

At this point, Lin Chen paused slightly, pointed to the Flame Ridge Tyrannosaurus standing not far away, and said, "Look at it."

Following the direction Lin Chen pointed, the Vine Fist Warrior saw that the Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus was enormous, majestic, and had sharp claws. It exuded a powerful aura from the inside out, and just one glance was enough to instill fear in one's heart.

"It used to be in the same situation as you, living alone in an unfamiliar environment and not being liked by other pets, so it was very self-conscious and introverted, until it met me."

"Yagu?"

The Flame Spine Tyrannosaurus blinked, casting a puzzled look at it.

Lin Chen remained expressionless and continued, "With my help, it steadily improved its strength, defeated one opponent after another, and successfully built its confidence."

"And now, it has become what you see now."

Do you want to become like it?

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"If you want, then come with me."

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