Gao Wu: If this BOSS isn't nerfed, is it even playable?

Chapter 135 Orc Warrior, the Power of Cleave!
Wang Lingchuan leaned back in his chair, tapping his fingers on the table.

Dual martial arts spirituality.

One is to blur the image.

Another type is capable of conjuring matter out of thin air to create amethyst, combining offense and defense.

Both of these spiritualities are rare and powerful.

Their previous view that the ethereal quality was of little value in the hands of a novice was given an epic boost by Lin Ye's ability to create things from nothingness.

Because he already possesses a high level of martial arts spirituality.

When the spirituality of natural etherealization is enhanced while also taking into account later growth, it becomes extremely terrifying.

I thought about it for a long time.

Suddenly, Wang Lingchuan stopped tapping his fingers on the table.

He raised his head, looked around the room, and spoke in a calm tone.

"Let him finish early."

One sentence, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, caused a huge uproar in the entire conference room.

All the officers were stunned, their faces filled with astonishment.

"Commander, what do you mean...?"

"What I mean is, the selection of Lin Ye ends here."

Wang Lingchuan's voice was clear and firm.

"Now, the second place has just broken the 10,000 mark in points."

"And he already has over 70,000."

"With the remaining two days, no one has any chance of catching up with this gap."

"Even if he catches up, it doesn't matter, since his passing the selection is almost a certainty anyway."

"In most cases... the first place in this selection is already a foregone conclusion."

Wang Lingchuan paused, a hint of complexity in his voice.

“I even think that letting him leave the selection process early is a kind of protection for the other contestants.”

Protect?

Upon hearing this word, the officers present were taken aback at first, then their faces lit up with realization.

Yes, protection.

This word couldn't be more fitting here.

"He was just forced to steal the points of three top contestants, which increased his score by 15,000 points in one go."

"This efficiency is far faster than him hunting mutated beasts himself."

"If he follows suit and starts actively targeting other high-scoring contestants..."

Wang Lingchuan didn't finish his sentence, but everyone present understood his implication.

That would be a heavy blow to the entire selection process.

That would be a one-sided hunt.

Those targeted by Lin Ye are likely those who already possess sufficient strength and qualifications to enter the final Enlightenment Star Training Camp.

But if they encounter Lin Ye, their efforts of the past few days will be in vain, and they may even suffer the same fate as Yu Chuang and his two companions for resisting.

That would be a devastating blow to the fairness of the entire selection process.

"The battalion commander is right."

"The purpose of our selection is to identify the ten most promising individuals, not just to select one prodigy."

"It's really unfair to the others to let Lin Ye stay in the arena."

"I agree with this decision!"

"I agree!"

"Seconded!"

Immediately, voices of approval rose and fell.

This is perhaps the most absurd scene since the Qiming Star Selection began.

The organizers actually had to ask one of the contestants to leave the competition venue.

It wasn't because he cheated, it wasn't because he broke the rules.

It's because he's too strong!

So strong that it could disrupt the balance of the entire selection process!
Wang Lingchuan raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.

"Since no one has any objections."

"Then, let's have a vote."

"Those who agree to lock in first place with the current score for contestant number 37, Lin Ye, and end this selection early, please raise your hands."

Swish!
Wang Lingchuan was the first to raise his right hand.

Immediately afterwards, Shi Ruifeng, along with all the officers in the conference room, raised their hands without hesitation.

One, two, three...

Finally, all arms were raised high.

It passed unanimously!

……

at the same time.

Deep in the rift valley.

Lin Ye had just dealt with yet another wave of Shadow Scale Clan members who had been attracted by him.

The wind and sand continued to howl, making the road ahead appear hazy and uncertain.

Just as he was preparing to venture deeper to find more prey.

A cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang in his mind.

[Ding! Race Advancement Quest: Achieve first place in this selection; objective complete!]

You have gained 50000 experience points!

You have gained 5 skill points!

[Host has met the racial advancement requirements; template is being upgraded...]

[You have obtained a new race template: Orc Warrior!]

Your overall attribute growth rate has increased from 1.75 to 3.0!

[Your Phase 2 skills: Berserk and Blink have had their level cap increased to LV.15!]

You have unlocked a new skill: Cleave (can be unlocked with skill points)!

Lin Ye's figure suddenly stopped.

A deep sense of astonishment flashed in his eyes.

Damn it?

There are still two days left in the selection process, aren't there?

How did the mission suddenly become complete?

The military has already decided on me?

Before Lin Ye could think it through...

A torrent of energy, far more violent and turbulent than ever before, suddenly erupted from the deepest part of his body!
The growth rate of all attributes has skyrocketed from 1.75 to 3.0!

This terrifying increase instantly triggered a dramatic change in his body!
Lin Ye grunted and knelt down on one knee, almost dropping the Piercing Star Spear from his hand.

An indescribable, excruciating pain swept over every corner of his body like a tidal wave.

Although I've experienced this twice before.

However, each time the racial template advances, the transformation of Lin Ye's body is revolutionary.

Lin Ye had grown accustomed to this pain, because he knew that pain was a form of transformation.

It's for becoming stronger!
Sure enough, a few minutes later, Lin Ye stood up again.

The excruciating pain and discomfort receded like a receding tide.

Then came an indescribable feeling of comfort!

A surge of immense power welled up from his reconstructed bones and internal organs, filling his entire body.

Lin Ye even had a misconception.

He felt that he could smash the head of the Shadowscale warrior who had ambushed him earlier with just one punch!

This racial advancement has brought about changes far beyond the internal aspects.

Lin Ye's body also underwent visible changes.

Although his physique has been strengthened several times, it has changed from its former frailty to a layer of tough muscles.

Overall, he still appears to be a lean and muscular young man, and his combat uniform is even a little loose on him.

But now.

Lin Ye was shocked to discover that the seams of his combat suit, made of high-strength composite fibers, had been torn apart at the shoulders and back!
His bulging latissimus dorsi and deltoid muscles, as solid as granite, filled his combat uniform to the brim, exuding an explosive sense of power.

His entire frame seemed to have been stretched out, making him appear larger and taller.

He has become stronger and looks more like a powerful martial artist.

Lin Ye clenched his fist, feeling the terrifying power within his body that seemed about to overflow.

With a thought, he opened his attribute panel.

[Host: Lin Ye]

[Race: Orc Warrior]

[Level: LV.27 (214471/253500)]

[Evolutionary Level: 1.2]

[HP: 1000/32880]

[Energy: 2700/2700]

Stamina: 4800/4800

[BOSS Mechanics: Out-of-Combat Healing (White), Soul Forge (Green), Crushing Blow (Green), Gluttony (Purple), Phase Transition (Green)]

[Current stage: P1, P2, other stages are not yet unlocked]

【Strength: 572.5】

[Agility: 576.6]

[Endurance: 585.4]

【Spirit: 326.2】

[Free attribute points: 0]

Skill Points: 7

[P1 Skills: Normal Attack (LV.MAX), Thick Skin (LV.5), Charged Strike (LV.MAX), Staff Stance (LV.5), Spear Stance (LV.MAX)]

[P2 Skills: Berserk (LV.6), Teleport (LV.5), Fighting Spirit (LV.5), Cleave (Unlockable)]

[Temporary Skill: Crystallization]

The panel data has once again experienced a terrifying surge!

With the growth rate doubled, the three main attributes of Strength, Agility, and Endurance broke through the 500 mark and approached 600 points!
Lin Ye silently compared them.

This figure is more than double what he achieved when he took the city-wide mock exam!
Compared to himself four or five months ago, when he was just an ordinary high school student worrying about choosing a major in martial arts, he is now more than fifty times stronger!
Even more outrageous is his health points.

Last time at the Linchuan Ruins, tens of thousands of iron-eating beetles were killed. Because of the [Soul Furnace] BOSS mechanic, Lin Ye's maximum health had already increased significantly.

Now, as the racial template advances, attributes skyrocket.

His total health has already surpassed the 30,000 mark!
Lin Ye didn't know how much life force a martial artist of the same realm as him, or rather, a martial artist in the late stage of the Meridian Opening Realm, should have.

But in his opinion, those martial artists who specialize in defense and are known for their thick skin and tough flesh would be lucky to have five thousand health points.

And he had five or six times as many as them.

This means that he can stand still and let martial artists of the same level fight him for more than ten rounds without feeling any pain.

Lin Ye pondered.

Suddenly, a sharp gust of wind swept in from behind!

A sharp claw covered in jet-black scales emerged silently from the sandstorm and suddenly lunged towards Lin Ye's back!
As he ventured deeper into the Great Rift Valley, he encountered the Shadowscale Clan more and more frequently.

These cunning alien races seemed to have also discovered how troublesome this "outsider" was. Some of them had already abandoned their disguises and traps and began to use the cover of the sandstorm to launch the most direct and deadly sneak attacks against him.

This claw strike was swift and ruthless, coming from an incredibly tricky angle.

He gripped Lin Ye's back firmly.

However, the anticipated scene of flesh being torn apart did not occur.

There was a sharp, clanging sound, as if it had struck the hardest alloy armor.

The Shadowscale warrior let out a short, strange cry. Its sharp claws, capable of tearing through steel plates, curled backward the instant they touched Lin Ye's skin.

A bright red damage number appeared on Lin Ye's health bar.
-
1!

Lin Ye didn't even feel any pain, only a light scratch on his back, leaving only a small red mark.

His ridiculously long health bar remained completely still.

Lin Ye frowned, somewhat impatiently throwing a backhand punch behind him.

call--!
The fist cleaved through the sandstorm, creating a muffled sonic boom.

Lin Ye's punch was intended only to force the annoying attacker back so he could adjust his position and finish the fight with his spear.

He didn't even use much of his vital energy.

However, it was this seemingly casual punch that...

A fist wind of qi and blood, condensed to the extreme, was released from his hand!

puff!
The next moment, the head of the Shadowscale warrior who had launched the sneak attack was smashed like a watermelon hit by a hammer.

It exploded instantly!

Red and white blood, mixed with dark green blood, was scattered all over the yellow sand.

The headless corpse swayed and then collapsed weakly to the ground.

Lin Ye looked at his fist, somewhat taken aback.

He never expected that with just a wave of his hand, he could instantly kill these alien races from the Heavenly Abyss who had been able to hold their own against him not long ago.

Now, every move he makes contains an extremely terrifying power.

This surge in power filled Lin Ye with immense excitement and fascination.

Lin Ye did not delve any deeper.

Instead, he found a sheltered rock face, stopped, and continued to study his newly unlocked skill.

Lin Ye clicked on [Cleave] to start the preview mode.

Cleave LV.1

[Skill Type: Active]

[Consumption: 100 stamina points / 30 stamina points per second]

[Effect: Your attacks are wide and powerful; when dealing damage to the primary target, they will also deal a certain percentage of splash damage to other targets in the vicinity!]

[Current cleave range: All other targets within a 0.5-meter radius of the primary target.]

Current cleave damage: 30%

Lin Ye's eyes lit up.

This is a skill that can be activated actively, turning your single-target attack into an area-of-effect (AOE) attack!
It takes 100 stamina points to activate.

Maintaining this level requires consuming 30 stamina points per second.

With his current maximum stamina of 4800 points, he can maintain this skill active for a long time.

Lin Ye knew very well that this skill was almost useless in one-on-one combat with other martial artists.

It could even be described as a blank skill.

But it's a truly amazing skill for leveling up!

Especially when facing an overwhelming horde of monsters, the effect of this skill will be amplified infinitely!

If Lin Ye were to return to the time of the insect swarm outbreak in Linchuan now, he could probably kill more than 10,000 insects in one night.

It could be over ten thousand!
Lin Ye clicked on the preview of the skill's subsequent upgrades.

The skill cap for [Cleave] is the same as [Berserk] and [Blink], which is LV.15.

Once fully replenished, the stamina consumed during activation and the stamina consumed continuously will increase to 200 points and 60 points per second, respectively.

But the results have also undergone a qualitative change!
The cleaving radius has been expanded from 0.5 meters to 3 meters!
Cleave damage has also changed from a fixed 30% to a variable model that fluctuates based on the distance from the primary target.

The enemy closest to the primary target can withstand up to 100% of the same damage!
Enemies at the edge of the area will also receive 40% splash damage!
This is practically a monster-slaying technique tailor-made for you!

He has accumulated 7 skill points over this period, plus the 5 points he just received as a reward from the mission.

He originally planned to invest those skill points into [Berserk] to further enhance his burst damage.

But at that moment, he changed his mind.

Without any hesitation, Lin Ye invested all 7 skill points into [Cleave]!
[Ding! You have unlocked the Phase 2 skill: Cleave by consuming 1 skill point!]

[Ding! 6 skill points consumed, skill 'Cleave' has been upgraded to LV.7!]

Cleave LV.7

[Consumption: 120 stamina points / 40 stamina points per second]

[Cleft range: 2 meters in radius]

【顺劈伤害：对主目标周围0.5米内敌人造成85%伤害，对1米内敌人造成55%伤害，对更远范围内的敌人造成40%伤害。】

After leveling it up to LV.7, the range and damage of [Cleave] were significantly improved. After completing the skill point allocation, Lin Ye readjusted the health distribution for Phase 1 and Phase 2.

He increased the HP in Phase 1 from 1000 to 5000.

The P2 stage consists of the remaining 27880 points.

Anyway, he can switch phases at any time now. Getting more health in Phase 1 can increase the margin for error and prevent him from wasting the transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 mechanism effect due to only having 1000 health points in some unexpected situations or when he is ambushed.

After doing all this, Lin Ye felt the changes within his body.

This racial advancement, besides bringing a surge in strength, also brought a happy problem.

He could clearly feel that his body had once again gained nearly twice the amount of unrefined excess blood and qi.

These vital energies were pure and abundant, surging endlessly through his meridians, even giving him a subtle feeling of expansion.

We must quickly refine this vital energy and blood through battle, and then use it to break through the eight extraordinary meridians!

Lin Ye's gaze turned to the deeper part of the rift valley.

Fortunately, he is now in the occupied zone.

Everything is lacking here.

The only thing we have in abundance is the stuff used to refine our qi and blood.

Here, source crystals are everywhere!
Lin Ye took out the simple map that Cheng Jiale had given him.

On the map, his current location is very close to the core area of ​​the Great Rift Valley.

The straight-line distance is less than ten kilometers.

The Shadow Scale Clan is appearing more and more frequently in the sandstorms, and their strength is also increasing.

Lin Ye could conclude that there must be a large-scale Shadow Scale tribe deep within this rift valley.

Based on their previous battle with the Doctor, it can be inferred that the Tianyuan alien race also needs Source Crystals to survive on Blue Star.

Therefore, it is highly likely that a massive source crystal vein also exists in the area where this tribe is located.

Even if they are not naturally formed, these Shadowscale Clan members will scavenge Source Crystals from all over the occupied areas, like ants carrying food, and hoard them here.

Whether it's to continue leveling up or to acquire more Source Crystals.

Those were all places he had to go.

Having figured this out, Lin Ye no longer hesitated.

He put away the map, his body slumped slightly, and the muscles in his legs tensed instantly, like two fully drawn bows!
The next moment, an explosive force was released!

boom!
The yellow sand beneath Lin Ye's feet was violently ripped up, forming a sand wave that shot into the sky.

His figure left a faint afterimage in the spot before disappearing instantly!
The wind howled in my ears.

No, it should be said that he is surpassing the wind!

What brushed against my face was no longer a breeze, but grains of sand as fine as steel needles, bringing a slight stinging sensation.

Lin Ye had a completely new understanding of his current speed.

He didn't even switch to Phase 2, let alone activate [Rage].

Even at the normal speed of P1 stage, it is already close to the terrifying realm of 100 meters per second.

A rough estimate.

On this planet, almost no natural wind can keep up with his pace.

Lin Ye's mind raced with thoughts.

If you max out the [Berserk] skill, then switch to Phase 2 and activate it...

His maximum speed could probably reach two-thirds of the speed of sound.

That would be an extremely terrifying concept.

At the level of the Opening Meridian Realm, possessing subsonic movement ability means that he will become an untargetable Grim Reaper in the eyes of all martial artists of the same level.

If you add the [Instant Transmission] skill to this speed...

Lin Ye no longer dared to imagine how fast he was.

Just one minute.

Lin Ye then traversed a distance of several kilometers.

Along the way, many Shadowscale Clan members lurked in the shadows of the sand and rocks.

They instinctively sensed a rapidly moving life form approaching and sprang from their hiding places, attempting to launch a sneak attack.

However, they only had time to let out a short, angry cry.

A blurry black shadow flashed past in my field of vision.

Their poised, deadly strike ultimately missed its mark.

The claws swung across, and the resulting gust of wind didn't even touch the hem of the target's clothing.

Several Shadowscale warriors stood frozen in place, their golden vertical pupils on their lizard heads filled with bewilderment and astonishment.

The only thought in my mind at that moment was probably: "Holy crap? What the hell was that thing that just flew by?"

Another moment passed.

Lin Ye felt the gale around him suddenly stop, and the sandstorm in the sky thinned out.

Suddenly, everything became clear before his eyes.

A huge valley, surrounded on all sides by steep cliffs, appeared before him.

The valley has only one narrow natural opening on the south side, resembling a giant gourd.

It is this unique terrain that allows this place to be isolated from the raging winds in the rift valley.

Inside the valley, there was a scene completely different from the desolate outside world.

A clear stream flows gently from a crevice in the northern rock wall, meandering through the entire valley and nourishing the land on both banks.

Some strange plants, dark green or deep purple, that Lin Ye had never seen before, grew tenaciously beside the stream, adding a touch of eerie vitality to this dim world.

In the center of the valley, Lin Ye saw a huge complex of buildings.

Those buildings are not in human style.

They are made of huge piles of sandstone, with a rough and primitive shape, and their surfaces are carved with some distorted and abstract symbols, full of a strong alien civilization atmosphere.

The buildings are mostly low-lying with narrow entrances, resembling giant caves, perfectly matching the Shadowscale people's preference for dark and cramped environments.

no doubt.

This is the Shadowscale Clan's tribe in this occupied area, their lair!
"Gurgle, gurgle!!"

Just as Lin Ye was surveying the valley, a furious roar came from behind him.

Lin Ye turned around to look.

Eight lithe Shadowscale warriors charged toward him from the valley entrance.

They must be the sentry posts guarding the valley entrance.

However, Lin Ye was too fast just now, and they didn't have time to react. They finally caught up with him now.

Lin Ye's gaze sharpened slightly.

This Shadowscale Clan squad was completely different from the "scattered soldiers" he had encountered outside.

Each of them was covered in crude armor made from the bones and shells of some unknown creature. Although rough, it effectively protected the vital parts of their torso.

Their hands were no longer empty claws, but bone spears or blades quenched with dark green venom.

【LV.27】

【LV.27】

……

【LV.28】

A series of ranking indicators appeared above their heads.

There were seven LV.27s, and the leader of the squad was even LV.28, one level higher than Lin Ye.

This was clearly a "regular army" of the Shadowscale Clan, an elite patrol squad.

Lin Ye held the Piercing Star Spear horizontally, its cold shaft gleaming faintly in the dim light of the day.

A fighting spirit surged in his eyes.

Just in time!

I'll use you guys to test my newfound power!
"Sismonka!"

The LV.28 Shadowscale Clan captain let out a roar, and eight figures instantly scattered, forming an extremely skilled formation that completely surrounded Lin Ye from the front, back, left, and right.

The four in front and the four in back maintain a delicate distance from each other, allowing them to support each other without being too close and hindering their individual attacks.

Combined attack tactics!

The next moment, there was no further communication.

Eight figures moved simultaneously!

They were incredibly fast, leaving eight blurry afterimages on the ground. Their bone blades and spears simultaneously pierced Lin Ye's vital points from eight incredibly tricky angles!
Lin Ye lacked experience in fighting such organized alien squads, and faced with this overwhelming combined attack, he instinctively wanted to dodge.

But he soon discovered that no matter how he moved, there were always at least three or four weapons locked onto his blind spots.

laugh!laugh!
In the blink of an eye, two bone blades grazed his ribs and arms.

His tough combat suit was torn apart instantly, and the cold blade tip left two shallow white marks on his skin.
-
21!
-
18!

Two unexpected damage numbers appeared above Lin Ye's head.

Lin Ye's movements suddenly stopped.

He glanced down at his ridiculously long health bar, which showed almost no change.

Only then did he react.

I am no longer the person I was just a few minutes ago.

With his current health of over 30,000 and terrifying stamina, this level of attack is no different from tickling him.

dodge?

Parry?

Totally unnecessary!

Upon realizing this, Lin Ye's eyes instantly turned incredibly cold.

He abandoned all thoughts of defense and evasion.

There was only one thing he had to do.

attack!

Aside from his eyes, which needed special protection, he completely ignored the attacks coming from all directions!
A layer of eerie purple crystals instantly covered the body of the Star Piercing Spear and frantically filled it inwards, completely filling the originally hollow spear body!

hum-

The Piercing Star Spear, now several times heavier than before, trembled slightly under Lin Ye's terrifyingly increased power.

at the same time.

Lin Ye's mind stirred.

Cleave activated!
Ignoring a bone spear aimed at his shoulder, he suddenly leaned forward, and the Piercing Star Spear in his hand transformed into a straight black line, fiercely thrusting it towards the chest of an unfortunate man directly in front of him!
puff!

A dull thud sounded as a sharp blade pierced flesh.

The ferocity on the Shadowscale warrior's face froze instantly. He looked down at the bowl-sized, transparent hole in his chest, his eyes filled with disbelief.

It didn't even have time to let out a scream before it collapsed to the ground, its life extinguished.

However, this is just the beginning!
Just as Lin Ye achieved his goal with a single shot.

Beside the Shadowscale warrior who was instantly killed, two other Shadowscale warriors were preparing to attack from the side.

They suddenly let out a shrill scream, their bodies trembling violently.

Suddenly, two bloody holes burst open in their chests!
Dark green blood gushed out like a fountain!

Although he did not die on the spot, he was severely injured and completely lost his fighting ability.

Lin Ye saw it clearly.

The instant his thrust struck, two almost invisible, sharp blades of wind spread out from the tip of his spear, tearing through the chests of two enemies beside him with a strange arc!

The power of a cleave is terrifying!
A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Ye's eyes.

He originally thought that the [Cleave] skill could only trigger the splash effect when performing sweeping or slashing attacks.

Unexpectedly, even an attack like [Straight Thrust], which aims for maximum single-point penetration, was affected.

With the blessing of [Cleave], it can even split into additional blade winds, dealing damage to surrounding enemies!

The versatility of this skill far exceeded his expectations!

"Ga-wu-wu-lu-lu-lu!"

Upon witnessing this bizarre and incomprehensible scene, the Shadowscale Clan squad leader's golden vertical pupils suddenly contracted, and a strange roar filled with horror escaped his throat.

Just one blow!
It was just one clash!
On our side, one is dead and two are seriously injured!

The opponent withstood the attacks of the five of them without even breaking a skin!
This human... is a monster!

The disparity in combat strength is too great!

Without any hesitation, the squad leader let out a shriek and was the first to turn around and flee for his life into the depths of the valley!
Its reaction was remarkably swift.

However, this action instantly shattered the already shattered fighting spirit of the remaining Shadowscale warriors.

Seeing that their captain had run away, their eyes were instantly filled with fear, and they scattered and fled with strange cries.

Want to run?

A cold smile curved at the corners of Lin Ye's lips.

He didn't chase after the captain who was the fastest to escape.

Instead, he twisted his wrist, and the Piercing Star Spear in his hand changed from a thrust to a sweep!

call--!
The crystallized Star-Piercing Spear, with a whistling sound that tore through the air, drew a deadly semicircle in mid-air!

A hail of gunfire erupted like mercury spilling onto the ground, appearing suddenly!
puff!

The Shadowscale warrior closest to Lin Ye was cut in half at the waist before he could even dodge!
The upper and lower body were separated, and internal organs and blood were spilled all over the ground.

Beside it, three other Shadowscale Clan members who were fleeing also let out screams.

The one closest to it was also swept away by the invisible blade wind, following in its companion's footsteps and being split in two!
Although the other two were not cut in half at the waist, they were also cut with horrific wounds that exposed bone, greatly reducing their speed.

Lin Ye took a step forward.

With just one step, he covered a distance of five or six meters, appearing behind the fleeing squad leader as if by teleportation.

The squad leader sensed the aura of death behind him and, terrified, tried to turn around to defend himself.

But it was too late.

Lin Ye held the gun high with both hands, then suddenly brought it down!

puff!
The spear fell, unstoppable.

This LV.28 Shadowscale Clan squad leader, along with its hard bone helmet, was cleaved in two from head to toe by a single spear thrust!

The whole world fell silent instantly.

Lin Ye held the gun in one hand and flicked it lightly, sending the dark green blood and brain matter splattered on the blade flying.

He turned around and looked indifferently at the few Shadowscale Clan members still howling on the ground, not quite dead yet.

"Your parents didn't teach you..."

"When escaping, should we split up and run instead of running together?"

The words fell.

The Piercing Star Spear in his hand trembled repeatedly, turning into several afterimages.

puff!puff!puff!
After a few soft sounds, there was no more sound on the ground.

Eight mutilated corpses lay scattered on the yellow sand at the mouth of the valley.

Lin Ye stepped forward slowly, his spear thrusting repeatedly, precisely piercing the heads of each corpse, and picking out the Origin Life Crystal that exuded an ominous aura.

Eight jet-black rhomboid crystals appeared in Lin Ye's palm.

Having learned from his previous experience, Lin Ye no longer had much psychological resistance to devouring these things this time.

He knew very well that he wouldn't actually eat these things.

The system will convert them into the purest energy the moment they enter his throat for him to absorb.

Lin Ye opened his mouth, and eight Origin Life Crystals entered his mouth.

[Ding! You have devoured the essence of a Shadowscale warrior; the Gluttony mechanic has been activated!]

You have gained a total of 7.3 points of Agility, 6.2 points of Strength, and 6.9 points of Stamina!

A notification sound rang in my mind indicating attribute growth.

Unfortunately, this time, he still failed to obtain the racial traits or skills of the Shadowscale race.

Lin Ye was not surprised by this.

The probability of absorbing skills through the [Taotie] mechanism is extremely low.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze passing over the corpses at his feet and landing on the tranquil alien tribe deep in the valley.

His gaze was as cold as ice.

These alien races.

He will leave none behind.

Kill them all!
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