The warrior who spoke had dyed blond hair, and his ID was "Dashing Young Master Leng."
Beside him was a female priest with pink hair, named "Tears of Beauty."
Behind them, a male mage with purple hair, named "Heartless Gale," was slowly approaching.
The female warrior fighting the Gale Wolf beside Jiang Chen had long, black hair, and her ID was "Xiao Wei."
These people all looked very young, seemingly not even twenty years old.
Jiang Chen glanced at them, his expression slightly odd as he looked at their colorful hair. He muttered, "Except for this 'Xiao Wei' who looks normal, are the rest from the 'Love Burial Family'?"
"What are you mumbling about, kid?"
Dashing Young Master Leng's voice rang out, somewhat displeased. "We saved you, you know?"
Before Jiang Chen could respond, Xiao Wei, who was fighting a wild monster, suddenly shouted, "Come help me, Xiao Mei, heal me!"
"Coming!"
The female priest named "Tears of Beauty" immediately cast a Healing Spell.
A white light fell on Xiao Wei, restoring 160 health points.
Dashing Young Master Leng also charged forward with his greatsword, delivering a heavy blow to the small monster.
-82
Heartless Gale waved his staff, casting a Fireball.
-134
Although Jiang Chen couldn't see the exact damage numbers, he could roughly judge from their actions and the monster's health bar that they weren't novices; they had some skill.
In less than half a minute, they could take down this level 12 monster.
However, in Jiang Chen's eyes, these people were just kids.
Taking advantage of the situation, Jiang Chen quietly left and headed towards his quest location, the abandoned mine.
"Damn, that guy with the white mask just left."
Dashing Young Master Leng watched Jiang Chen's departing figure, somewhat dissatisfied. "We saved him, and he didn't even say thank you."
"He's heading deeper into the rainforest, where there are more wild monsters."
Heartless Gale cast another Fireball and said, "He seems like a newbie, not afraid of death at all!"
"Knowing he's a newbie, why didn't you stop him? Just let him go deeper to die?"
The one speaking was Xiao Wei, who was tanking the monster.
"Sister Xiao Wei, that guy didn't even say thank you. Why should we stop him?"
Dashing Young Master Leng pursed his lips, clearly disagreeing.
"Just a small reminder of the danger, it's no big deal."
Xiao Wei quickly slashed at the monster again and said, "Today you help someone, tomorrow someone will help you."
"Sister Xiao Wei, you're too kind. You'll get taken advantage of easily. You should change that old-fashioned thinking!"
...
Jiang Chen activated the faceless effect of the Faceless Mask, swiftly passing by several wolf-like monsters.
Soon, he reached the edge of the rainforest, standing before a mountain wall.
An old, dilapidated mine entrance appeared before him.
"Here we are!"
Jiang Chen immediately walked in.
The inside was somewhat dim.
Water droplets still dripped from the walls of the mine.
Occasionally, one or two wolf-like monsters blocked the path, but Jiang Chen passed by them unnoticed.
After passing through a narrow entrance, Jiang Chen reached the heart of the abandoned mine.
The space here was much more expansive.
Twenty to thirty wild monsters roamed aimlessly in the mine.
Among them were some Bronze Level elite monsters.
The northern rainforest seemed to be full of wolf-like monsters.
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[Gale Wolf: LV12]
[Fierce Wolf (Bronze Level Elite): LV12]
Jiang Chen glanced at the information.
Then his eyes were drawn to the crystals on the ground.
The crystals, like teardrops, emitted a faint purple light.
"Purple Crystal Tears!"
Jiang Chen's eyes lit up, and he quickly moved to the center of the wild monsters, releasing the Small Holy Light Apocalypse Array!
A dazzling hexagram magic array appeared, covering almost two-thirds of the mine.
The heads of the twenty to thirty wild monsters simultaneously showed terrifying damage numbers:
-3700! (Double Cast)
In an instant, all the common monsters fell!
The remaining four elite monsters also had their health reduced to zero with the second wave of damage.
Jiang Chen quickly picked up the Purple Crystal Tears from the ground.
[Purple Crystal Tear (Superior): A natural, impurity-free material often found near specific wild monsters or BOSSes, used for equipment repair.]
There weren't many Purple Crystal Tears in the entire mine. Jiang Chen only collected nine, but the quest required ten!
"Is A Niu messing with me?"
Just as Jiang Chen was slightly puzzled, the system suddenly prompted.
[You have collected a large number of "Purple Crystal Tears," angering the accompanying BOSS, the Purple Crystal Demon Wolf!]
"Awooo~!"
A roar echoed.
Immediately, a purple-black wolf BOSS charged into the mine.
[Purple Crystal Demon Wolf (Bronze Level BOSS): LV13]
[Wolf Howl: When health drops by 10%, it will howl, causing 150 damage and stunning nearby targets for 5 seconds within a 10-meter range.]
[Demon Wolf Aura: When health is below 50%, it will summon nearby wolf-like monsters from the abandoned mine for support.]
"I just wanted to collect some materials, and now I have to fight a BOSS."
"I should have known... Free repair for Platinum Level equipment, the quest wouldn't be that simple!"
"Qing Ying and Xiao Yao can't make it here now, too bad for my 'Quality +1' buff."
Jiang Chen felt a bit helpless.
Seeing the BOSS charging at him, he immediately cast a Healing Spell.
-3040! (Double Cast)
The BOSS's health instantly dropped by about 2.3%.
This Purple Crystal Demon Wolf had 130,000 health points.
It quickly reached Jiang Chen, swinging its claws down fiercely.
"Healing Ray!"
A white healing ray connected to the BOSS from Jiang Chen's position.
-2960! (Double Cast)
At the same time, Jiang Chen moved backward, dodging the claw attack.
Jiang Chen's stats far exceeded the current level, and his movement speed was extremely fast, not something a level 13 Bronze BOSS could catch up to.
Thus, Jiang Chen started kiting the BOSS around the mine.
Four seconds later.
The Purple Crystal Demon Wolf's health dropped below 90%.
"Awooo~!"
It opened its mouth wide and howled angrily at Jiang Chen.
A transparent sound wave spread out.
"Wolf Howl, 10-meter range..."
Jiang Chen had already moved to the edge of the 10-meter range. As the BOSS opened its mouth, he quickly stepped back.
Out of the skill's range.
At the same time, he cast another Healing Spell.
-1520!
At this moment, the Small Holy Light Apocalypse Array was still on cooldown, and there was no need to use Angel's Hymn.
Jiang Chen continued casting Healing Spells and Healing Rays.
Soon, the BOSS's health dropped below 50%.
It stopped moving, a layer of faint light appearing on its body.
At the same time, wisps of light purple aura emerged from it, drifting towards the mine entrance.
This was its second skill, Demon Wolf Aura!
"Small Holy Light Apocalypse Array!"
Jiang Chen immediately activated the hexagram magic array.
Then, he connected the Healing Ray to the BOSS.
He didn't stop casting Healing Spells either.
-3700! (Double Cast)
-2960! (Double Cast)
-1520!
Three damage numbers quickly appeared above the BOSS's head.
...
In 10 seconds, Jiang Chen dealt over 50,000 damage!
The BOSS lost 40% of its health!
At the same time, several wolf-like monsters rushed into the mine.
These were summoned by the BOSS's Demon Wolf Aura.
Unfortunately, before they could reach Jiang Chen, the Purple Crystal Demon Wolf was about to fall.
At that moment, the system prompt appeared.
[The BOSS Purple Crystal Demon Wolf is going berserk due to rapid health loss!]
"Awooo~!"
Another fierce howl echoed.
The Purple Crystal Demon Wolf's body suddenly grew larger.
Its health quickly increased, reaching full value!
At the same time, its information changed.
[Mutated Purple Crystal Demon Wolf (Silver Level BOSS): LV13]
[Wolf Howl: When health drops by 10%, it will howl, causing 250 damage and stunning nearby targets for 5 seconds within a 20-meter range.]
[Demon Wolf Aura: When health is below 50%, it will summon nearby wolf-like monsters from the northern rainforest for support.]
"Great, it mutated..."
"The stun range increased to 20 meters, and the Demon Wolf Aura's range expanded from the abandoned mine to the northern rainforest!"
"Alright, just another fight, this time head-on!"
Jiang Chen switched to his Phantom Boots.
He immediately cast a Healing Spell.
-3040! (Double Cast)
This time, it only reduced the Purple Crystal Demon Wolf's health by about 1.2%.
Its total health had doubled to 260,000.
The BOSS charged at Jiang Chen again, swinging its claws fiercely!
-212!
Jiang Chen didn't dodge, a damage number appearing above his head.
He calmly cast a Healing Ray.
The white ray connected to the BOSS and two small monsters, which had just been summoned.
Thus, Jiang Chen relied on Mana Shield and Mana Absorption, standing his ground.
Soon.
The BOSS's health dropped below 90%!
"Awooo~!"
It opened its mouth wide, howling angrily.
A transparent sound wave quickly spread out.
This was the Wolf Howl, which included a 5-second stun!
"Holy Light Body!"
With a thought, Jiang Chen's body was covered in a layer of faint golden light!
-235!
Jiang Chen was hit by the Wolf Howl, a damage number appearing above his head.
But he remained calm, quickly casting another Healing Spell.
Instantly.
The BOSS's eyes were filled with confusion. Why wasn't this human stunned?
"I'm immune to control!"
Jiang Chen smiled slightly.
The Holy Light Body could now be used for 9.5 minutes daily.
Jiang Chen then stopped the Holy Light Body.
He would activate it again when the BOSS used its skill next time!
...
Soon.
The BOSS's health dropped below 50%!
A layer of faint light appeared on its body, and a thick purple aura emerged, quickly drifting towards the mine entrance.
The purple aura spread outside the mine, like ink in water, permeating the entire northern rainforest!
In just two or three minutes.
A large group of wolf-like monsters rushed towards the mine entrance!
And more small monsters kept coming from afar.
At this moment.
In the deeper part of the northern rainforest.
Dozens of players farming monsters were all stunned.
Because they saw the small monsters running towards the deeper part of the rainforest!
"What the hell? Why are the monsters running?"
"Are we not allowed to farm anymore?"
"I haven't finished my 20 yet, what the hell?"
...
Voices of confusion and dissatisfaction echoed through the forest.
The "Love Burial Family" group of four was also farming monsters here.
"What's going on? Why are the small monsters running?"
Dashing Young Master Leng looked puzzled.
"What do we do? We only need one more monster!"
Heartless Gale also looked bewildered.
Beside them, Xiao Wei frowned slightly and said, "Let's move to the outer area; we should find some monsters there."
Just as she finished speaking.
"Shit, a large group of small monsters is coming from behind!"
"Run!"
A player suddenly shouted in alarm.
The "Love Burial Family" group immediately looked back.
They saw at least a hundred wolf-like monsters rushing towards them like a tidal wave.
"Sister Xiao Wei, no need to look for monsters... Here they come!"
Dashing Young Master Leng's voice trembled. "Oh my god, is this a beast tide?"
"We need to go!"
Xiao Wei was also shocked and shouted.
So, the group of four, along with about thirty other nearby players, were all forced to run deeper into the rainforest by the small monsters.
Meanwhile.
In the abandoned mine in the deeper part of the rainforest.
Jiang Chen had already reduced the BOSS's health to below 10%.
At the same time, four or five dozen wolf-like monsters had also rushed into the mine.
"Small Holy Light Apocalypse Array!"
Jiang Chen immediately activated the hexagram magic array.
-3700! (Double Cast)
The small monsters fell instantly, and the BOSS's health rapidly decreased.
In less than 10 seconds.
The BOSS fell to the ground!
[You have killed the BOSS: Mutated Purple Crystal Demon Wolf (Silver Level), achieving the first kill!]
Jiang Chen quickly picked up the loot.
[You have obtained Purple Crystal Gem (Rare)!]
[You have obtained End of Magic Robe (Silver Level)!]
[You have obtained Battle Lust Necklace (Silver Level)!]
"Two Silver Level equipment and a Purple Crystal Gem..."
Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed as he checked the gem's details.
[Purple Crystal Gem (Rare): A rare, impurity-free material, ten times more valuable than Purple Crystal Tears, used for forging or repairing equipment.]
"A Niu would be very envious of this, wouldn't he?"
Jiang Chen smiled and put the gem in his backpack.
Then, he left the mine.
As soon as he got outside, he saw a group of wolf-like monsters surrounding him.
At least fifty or sixty of them, with no way to break through.
"The BOSS is dead, but its skill effect is still active!"
Jiang Chen muttered. These small monsters were clearly summoned by the BOSS's skill.
Jiang Chen stood still, letting the small monsters surround him.
Then, the Small Holy Light Apocalypse Array's cooldown finished.
The hexagram magic array appeared.
All the small monsters fell to the ground.
Just as Jiang Chen was about to leave, he saw a group of players running towards him, about thirty of them.