Survival in the Core: I'm writing a guide for the entire server.

The battle did not last long.

These shadow creatures attacked fiercely, but their health was not high, just average.

Lin You's summoned creatures were enough to stop their charge outside the defensive line.

Combined with the ranged firepower of muskets and elemental strikes, it can be easily defeated.

However, the attack power of these shadow creatures seems ridiculously high.

The "tungsten steel hover tank," with the highest defense, can only withstand a maximum of two attacks.

"Just who are these guys...?"

A hint of doubt arose in Lin You's mind. He walked to the corpse of a monster and began to make cards.

Soon, a brand new card appeared in his hand.

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[Card crafting successful! You have obtained the "Magic Card: Ancient War Remains"]

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[Card: "Ancient War Remains"]

Grade: 11 (White)

【Effect 1: Summon】

【Effect ②: Absorption, +1 Strength attribute, maximum increase to 100 points at E-rank】

[Effect 3: Absorb, gain the "Dark Light Creation" skill]

【Effect 4: Resonance, reduces light intensity by 5%, +1 "Shadow of the Abyss"】

[Note: Ancient people after being swallowed by boundless darkness]

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"Putting everything else aside... the resonance effect is actually reducing light intensity?"

Seeing the resonance effect of the ancient war remains, Lin You stroked his chin.

"It seems that the abilities of the abyssal monsters are related to the intensity of light."

After clicking on the resonance effect of "Shadow of the Abyss", Lin You's guess was confirmed.

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[Resonance: "Shadow of the Abyss"]

[Note: Each level increases darkness resistance by 5%. Dark resistance can offset an equal amount of light penalty.]

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Darkness resistance!

This was the first time Lin You had encountered this mechanism.

"Darkness resistance can offset an equal amount of light penalty..."

"So, if I have 50% darkness resistance, I can offset the -50% light intensity penalty?"

"Lowering light intensity and increasing one's own darkness resistance... this strategy feels kind of familiar..."

After pondering for a moment, Lin You suddenly slapped his forehead.

Isn't this exactly what they call "luring the enemy into your familiar territory and then defeating them with your rich experience"?!

"The enemies beyond the 11th level of the Earth's core are getting more and more cunning."

"They'll all come with their own area magic now."

After reviewing the effects of the ancient war relics' magic cards, Lin You began cleaning up the battlefield.

Among the monsters emerging from the abyss, besides those that could barely be considered humanoid ancient war remains, there was also a winged monster.

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[Card: Dark Nightmare]

Grade: 11 (White)

【Effect 1: Summon】

【Effect 2: Absorption, +10% Dark Resistance, lasts 10 minutes】

[Effect 3: Absorb, gain the skills "Dark Light's Wound" and "Double Strike"]

【Effect 4: Resonance, +10 Melee Damage, +1 "Shadow of the Abyss"】

[Description: Demon servants who follow the "Darklight Lord"]

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"Demons...and the undead."

"The enemies in the Abyss are quite diverse."

Lin You muttered to herself, but did not let her guard down.

Because when he was cleaning up the battlefield, he noticed a few details.

Firstly, these abyssal monsters drop nothing but experience points.

Secondly...

The cracks in the ground did not close because of the enemy's death.

Instead, it seemed to be driven by living things, and continued to spread further and further away!

New abyssal monsters crawled out, even more in number than before.

"Is this never going to end?"

Lin You frowned and returned directly to the Gold Digger.

"In that case, let's just run them over!"

He slammed on the gas, and the Flame Ram roared into action.

Light ignited on the surface of the ram, and the Gold Rush, like a roaring metal behemoth, charged toward the direction in which the rift extended.

The monsters blocking the way were crushed one after another by the ramming horn, turning into ashes in the flames.

Some abyssal monsters, still shrouded in dark green mist, haven't even had a chance to take shape.

You have defeated the "Ancient War Remains" and gained 15 experience points.

You have defeated "Dark Nightmare" and gained 15 experience points.

You have killed...

Because of the large level difference, Lin You didn't gain much experience.

But the exhilarating feeling of charging headlong through the chaos was so irresistible that he couldn't stop!

"Awesome! Now this is what grinding is all about!"

The Gold Rush sped along, crushing the edges of the fissures, smashing through the rock walls that blocked its way, and plunged directly into the next underground space.

Then, it crashed into something.

boom!!!

A loud bang.

The Gold Rush ship seemed to have crashed into an invisible wall, and the vehicle jolted violently.

The immense inertia propelled Lin You violently forward, leaving him in a rather disheveled state.

"Holy crap?! What's going on?!"

He steadied himself and looked up.

About five meters ahead, a huge outline was slowly appearing.

It was a twisted behemoth over five meters long.

Its body was emaciated, with exaggeratedly large sickle-shaped legs, resembling a mantis pieced together from bones.

The strangest thing is that it had been invisible the whole time.

It wasn't until it was hit head-on by the Gold Rush that its true form was revealed.

Taking advantage of this brief moment of revelation, Lin You focused his mind and locked his gaze on the monster in front of him.

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Shadow Fangtooth

[Level: 12 (Elite)]

【Life: 1200】

[Defense: 15]

[Skill: Dark Light Creation, Merging with Shadows, Shadow Pierce]

[Weakness: It will become visible when the ambient light intensity is greater than 10%]

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"Level 12 Elite..."

Lin You's eyes narrowed slightly.

Just as he was about to take a closer look, the Shadow Fangtooth Beast suddenly vanished.

The next moment, a huge black shadow suddenly condensed near the Gold Rush.

The Shadow Fangtooth Beast raised its scythe-like foot and brought it down like a guillotine!

clang!

A loud noise came from the side of the Gold Rush, and the carriages shook violently!

[The "Gold Digger" has been attacked! 250 durability lost!]

"You son of a bitch! Come at me if you dare!"

This Gold Rusher, which Lin You painstakingly built, is his prized possession.

Seeing that the Shadow Fangtooth Beast was about to continue its attack, he opened the car door and rushed out.

"Flame Spirit, I'll handle this. You go and take care of the surrounding abyss monsters!"

"Meow!"

Flame Spirit, who originally wanted to fight alongside Lin You, stopped and turned to charge at the monsters pouring out of the rift.

In that moment of distraction, the Shadow Fang Beast's attack landed on Lin You.

Lin You reacted incredibly quickly, immediately rolling to the side.

But he was still a beat too slow; the giant beast's scythe-like foot grazed his shoulder, sending him flying.

You have been attacked by the "Shadow Fang Beast"!

[296 points of damage were negated by the magic barrier!]

Lin You's pupils contracted.

This attack directly consumed nearly three hundred points of his magic power!

"The damage is that high?"

Although the defense will drop to zero after activating the magic barrier.

But this damage is ridiculously high!

That is to say, Lin You was able to withstand a blow without even flinching.

If it were any other player, anyone with even slightly lower physical constitution would be instantly killed!

Without a second thought, Lin You raised his hand and pulled the trigger.

Elemental Strike: Flame Blast!

-180! -120! -90!

The roar of muskets exploded in the enclosed space of the Earth's core.

The bullet, wreathed in flames, struck the Shadow Fangtooth's body, exploding into a dazzling burst of fire on its surface.

The Shadow Fangtooth let out a painful roar and staggered back a few steps.

But Lin You didn't give it a chance to catch its breath.

Elemental Strike - Chain Lightning!

The second and third bullets followed immediately.

The explosions of various elements continued one after another, engulfing the Shadow Fangtooth Beast.

Finally, the Shadow Fangtooth let out a low groan.

Its massive body crashed down, creating a shallow crater in the ground.

Dark green mist kept leaking from its wound, like a deflated balloon.

You have defeated the "Shadow Fang Beast (Elite)".

[Experience points +500]

"My experience is alright..."

Lin You stood still and let out a soft breath.

He glanced at the magic bar; there was still quite a bit left.

The battle was narrowly avoided.

That was the first time I saw him get killed when the Shadow Fang Beast stealthily jumped in front of me.

Fortunately, Lin You was more skilled and killed him instantly with a few elemental attacks.

He stepped forward and turned the corpse of the Shadow Fang Beast into a magic card.

[Card crafting successful! You have obtained "Elite Magic Card: Shadow Rifttooth Beast" x1]

He didn't look at it closely, but put it into the picture book first.

Because the cracks in the ground behind them were slowly closing.

The dark mist receded back into the crack, as if it had never existed.

After the crack disappeared, a patch of ground rose slightly, revealing a dark green treasure chest.

You have successfully repelled the invasion of the "Abyss Calamity".

The treasures of the abyss await your discovery!

"No wonder these monsters don't drop loot."

"So the bigger one was at the back."

Lin You walked over and bent down to examine the treasure chest.

It is dark green all over, with a layer of fine dark patterns on the surface, and feels slightly cold to the touch.

Just as he was about to open the treasure chest, a dull knocking sound suddenly came from the rock wall next to him.

Boom, boom, boom.

Lin You immediately stood up, took two steps back, and raised his musket.

The knocking sound against the rock wall lasted for three or four seconds, then suddenly a gap was broken open.

Amidst the flying debris, several low-lying figures filed out from the gap.

Lin You's tense nerves had just been on edge when they quickly relaxed again.

Those figures were shorter than ordinary humans, with stocky builds and thick beards.

The leader was a dwarf warrior with a white beard.

He was covered in metal armor and held a warhammer that was half his height.

The dwarf was taken aback when he saw Lin You and the mine cart behind him.

He then put down his weapon and gave Lin You a slightly apologetic smile.

"I'm sorry to have startled you, guest from afar."

"We are a patrol team from the Rockhammer settlement. We sensed the presence of an abyssal rift nearby and came to investigate."

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