I gain permanent defense when attacked; even gods and demons can't hurt me.

Lin Yuan has not yet revealed the secret of [no skill cooldown].

Moreover, he can protect these two people for a while, but not forever.

They also have times when they go to run dungeons alone, and they may encounter enemies stronger than themselves in the future.

Now, Lin Yuan felt that it was just right to fight against the strong with the weak, and against four with two.

Xia Chen and Ouyang Xue also understood Lin Yuan's meaning.

The King's Intimidation skill is useful, but unlike taunt skills, it directly provokes the monster's inherent ferocity, causing it to come and attack the person who activated the effect.

If we launch an attack now, I estimate that dozens more goblins will come.

But in that case, the Goblin King would probably directly command the goblins to fight, instead of constantly attacking him as he is now.

Compared to the loot and experience of the lowly soldiers, the loot and experience of the Goblin King after his death, as well as the treasure behind him, were what Lin Yuan cared about most!

Moreover, he also wanted to see where Xia Chen and Ouyang Xue's limits were!

Upon hearing this, Xia Chen and Ouyang Xue knew that the plan had changed and they could no longer hide in the background and watch the show.

They also knew that the purpose of their trip was to find the treasures within this secret realm.

Lin Yuan is now "doing his best" to hold off the Goblin King. Are they really not even able to defeat these four guards?

"Let's give it our all!"

A ruthless glint flashed in Xia Chen's eyes.

"Aren't they just four level 18 monsters?"

"My Berserker class isn't to be underestimated!"

"Ouyang Xue, you stay in the back and deal damage, I'll tank in front!"

As he spoke, Xia Chen's blood surged, and he was about to launch a charge.

"etc!"

Ouyang Xue suddenly called out to him.

With a flick of her wrist, she magically produced several beautifully packaged food items from her backpack.

A plate of golden-brown roasted meat, a chilled drink, and a few delicate snacks.

"Eat these."

Ouyang Xue spoke very quickly.

"This is a buff food made by a [Senior Chef]."

"After consuming it, it will temporarily increase Strength, Mana, Defense, and Agility by 10% respectively!"

"Holy crap?!"

Xia Chen stared wide-eyed at the food, her mouth practically watering.

"A 10% increase in all attributes?!"

"Mrs. Ouyang, thank you so much! From now on, you're like my own sister!"

Without saying a word, Xia Chen grabbed the barbecue and drinks and wolfed them down.

In this world, not all professions are just back-office jobs.

Although ordinary chefs can only cook meals to fill their stomachs.

However, as long as the rank reaches the intermediate level or above, they are strategic-level talents!

For ordinary food, digestion takes time, so the increase is negligible, at most 1%.

But high-grade buff foods are a different story!

It melts in your mouth and is absorbed instantly!

The moment these foods touched Xia Chen's lips, they didn't enter his stomach, but instead transformed into streams of pure and violent energy that flowed down his throat and into his limbs!

"boom!"

Xia Chen felt as if a volcano was erupting inside her.

Power surged, muscles bulged!

His eyes instantly turned bloodshot, and his aura became much stronger than before!

Xia Chen clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him.

These buff foods are generally only circulated within military or guild strategy groups, with a small portion circulating in the market, but the prices are never low!

He had been playing in the beginner's game and never thought about buying these things.

Unexpectedly, Ouyang Xue could pull out a whole bunch of them so easily!

No wonder she's the city lord's daughter!

"Cool!"

Xia Chen roared and looked at the four charging goblin guards, his eyes no longer showing any fear.

"Grandchildren! Grandpa's here!"

[Awaken Blood and Qi!]

Crimson blood energy burst forth from his body, making him look like a war god bathed in blood!

"Mountain Collapse Strike!"

boom!

He leaped high into the air, his bronze greatsword carrying the power to split mountains and shatter rocks, and slammed heavily into the shield of the foremost guard holding a shield!

clang!

With an immense burst of power, the level 18 elite monster was forced to retreat repeatedly by the sword strike, and a crack even appeared on its shield!

This is the power of a 10% increase in all attributes combined with the Berserker's burst damage!

"roar!!"

Upon seeing this, the other three guards immediately surrounded them.

Although they are not very intelligent, they know to pick the softest persimmons.

This berserker in front of me is tough, but the girl with the gun behind me looks easy to bully!

The three guards shifted their stance and bypassed Xia Chen, rushing towards Ouyang Xue behind them!

Ouyang Xue snorted coldly. Having also consumed the boosting food, she was now in excellent condition.

She calmly pulled the trigger to fire the bullet, while simultaneously pulling out a grenade from somewhere!

boom!

The explosion's flames forced the guards back their charge.

Immediately afterwards, it summoned a self-destructing robot, beeped twice, locked onto the fastest-charging guard, and crashed into it without hesitation.

boom!

Sparks flew everywhere, and the guard was knocked back by the blast.

Take advantage of this break.

Gatling gun!

Da da da da!

Dense flames spewed out again, and bullets rained down like raindrops.

Da da da da!

Dense flames spewed out again, and bullets rained down like raindrops.

However, these three guards were elite monsters after all, and they were tough and resilient.

Braving a hail of bullets, they broke through the barrage of fire and were now less than five meters away from Ouyang Xue!

The menacing blade was about to fall.

"Don't even think about getting past me!!"

A loud shout came from the side.

With red eyes, Xia Chen abandoned her opponent and slid back.

"Whirlwind Slash!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!

He transformed into a blood-red tornado, forcefully inserting himself between Ouyang Xue and the guards!

The storm of sharp blades forced the three guards to raise their shields in defense.

"Well done!"

Ouyang Xue's eyes lit up.

"Heavy chop!"

"Cross Slash!"

Xia Chen acted like a madman, unleashing his skills as if they were free.

And the cooldown of Crushing Mountain Strike just came back on the moment all three skills were used!

"Go to hell!!"

This time, Xia Chen targeted one of the guards with the lowest health.

boom!

The greatsword fell, slamming the guard to his knees, leaving him momentarily stunned.

"Now!"

Without needing to exchange words, Ouyang Xue instantly understood the intention.

She set up the hand cannon, and the muzzle began to focus a blinding light.

Laser cannon!

Gather your strength!

emission!

Noisy!

A thick laser beam instantly pierced through the battlefield, striking the wounded guard precisely in the chest!

With its terrifying penetrating power and the added benefit of the food, the damage from this attack was explosive!

"Aww!"

The goblin guard let out a piercing scream as a large hole was burned in its chest.

The already nearly depleted health bar was instantly reduced to zero!

Its massive body crashed to the ground, transforming into a sky full of white light.

[Slay a level 18 Goblin Royal Guard (Elite)!]

[Gained 1000 experience points, and received an additional 500 for exceeding the level requirement!]

[Obtained: Goblin Longsword (Black Iron)]

However, it's not time to let their guard down yet. They went through a lot of trouble to kill one Goblin Royal Guard, and there are still three left!

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