I am the Arcane Archer, and all my skills are self-created.

This thought immediately unsettled him.

The skills he created previously were all focused on "how to hit harder", "how to heal more", or special function skills.

He has developed a mature system of attack skills, ranging from single-target to area-of-effect, from fire to lightning.

Healing skills, from single-target emergency care to group healing, also solved the team's survival problem.

Functional skills such as [Mud Arrow], [Mental Needle Warning Arrow], and [Insightful Purification Arrow] are all very useful.

But summoning skills... this was a completely new area he had never considered.

If it really works, then the flexibility of his fighting style will be elevated to an unimaginable level.

Against enemies with high physical defense, he can summon elemental creatures that use magic attacks.

Against enemies immune to magic, he can summon stone giants that use physical attacks.

When he needs to control the situation, he can summon vines that can entangle enemies.

……

The idea was so tempting that Li Wu's heart began to race involuntarily.

He glanced at the Beast Friend interacting with the cheetah, then at the Arcane Bow in his hand.

Li Wu instantly immersed himself in his mental world, searching for the corresponding secret text.

Time passed slowly, and ten minutes went by.

"Boss? Boss?"

Seeing that Li Wu was staring at him and his pet without saying a word for a long time, the friend of the beasts felt a little uneasy and couldn't help but whisper a few words.

"It's nothing." Li Wu shook his head as he came back to his senses from his sea of ​​consciousness.

"Alright, you've almost recovered. Let's move on." Li Wu stood up and dusted himself off.

"Okay!"

The three members of Steel Shield immediately stood up, their excitement from distributing equipment still lingering, and they were all full of energy.

After resting, the team embarked on their journey once again.

Passing through the workshop where Boss Number One is located, there is a long, downward-facing metal ramp. On both sides of the ramp are bottomless ravines, from which the sound of surging lava can be heard, and the air becomes even hotter.

"Watch your step, everyone, don't fall," Hua Zitong, who was walking at the front, reminded everyone.

The slope was long, and it took them about five or six minutes to see the platform below.

It was a circular area even larger than the previous workshop, with a huge furnace in the center. The furnace's opening faced upwards, and dark red magma churned inside, illuminating the entire area.

Around the site, at regular intervals, there is a huge metal pipe extending from the wall and connecting to the edge of the furnace.

"This should be the location of the second boss." Steel Shield gripped his tower shield tightly, cautiously observing his surroundings.

The entire site was empty, except for the huge furnace in the middle.

"Where's the BOSS?" the Beast Friend asked in a low voice.

"It should be inside the furnace." Hua Zitong's expression was very serious. "This BOSS is called [Furnace Core - Rampage of the Molten Core]. It's a giant lava elemental, and its mechanics are more troublesome than the first BOSS."

She quickly shared the strategy information she knew with everyone:

"The BOSS will periodically dive into the lava and activate the four pipes at the edge of the arena. We must close at least three pipes within the time limit, otherwise the BOSS will unleash a full-screen instant-kill skill, Furnace Eruption."

"Full-screen instant kill?!" Upon hearing this, the three members of Steel Shield turned pale.

This mechanism is too ruthless; one mistake and the whole team is wiped out!

"It's not over yet," Hua Zitong continued. "During the battle, the ground will randomly crack open and spew out pillars of lava, requiring you to constantly move and dodge."

"The worst part is that when the boss's health drops below 50%, it will split into two smaller Molten Children. We must kill both Molten Children simultaneously within a very short time, otherwise they will respawn indefinitely."

After listening to Hua Zitong's introduction, Steel Shield, Arcane Light, and Beast Friend felt a chill run down their spines.

Limited-time interruption, full-screen instant kill, random ground spikes, split attack, simultaneous kill...

This boss's mechanics are just ruthless and designed to kill players!

"This...can this even be used?" The friend of the beast's voice trembled slightly.

"Don't worry, I'm here." Li Wu's voice wasn't loud, but it instantly calmed the three panicked people down.

They instinctively looked at Li Wu, and seeing his calm face, their tension and fear dissipated considerably.

Yeah, what's there to be afraid of?

They have a boss!

With a top-tier player who can both fight and heal, what boss can't we beat?

"Boss's right! What's there to be afraid of!" Steel Shield slammed the tower shield into the ground with a dull thud. "It's just a lump of iron! Let's get to it!"

"Yes! Let's do it!" The friend of the beast was also infected and clenched his fist.

"I'm ready." Arcane Light raised his staff, the energy core at the tip radiating a dangerous light.

The team's morale was boosted once again.

Li Wu nodded as he watched this scene.

He knew that this boss was far more difficult than the previous boss. But at the same time, it was also the best opportunity for the team to gel together.

"Steel Shield Main Tank, you are responsible for holding the BOSS's main body and avoiding the lava pillars on the ground."

"Arcane Light, you are the main damage dealer."

"Friend of the Beasts, your task is to harass them. Use your pets to draw the aggro of the spawned Molten Children and buy us time."

"Hua Zitong, you'll be in charge of maneuvering. You'll work with me to handle the pipelines."

Li Wu quickly issued instructions, with clear division of labor.

"Understood!" everyone responded in unison.

"Alright, I'll start the fight."

After Li Wu finished speaking, he slowly raised the arcane bow in his hand.

He didn't use any powerful skills; he simply condensed a very ordinary energy arrow and shot it towards the churning lava in the center of the arena.

The arrow sliced ​​through the air and landed precisely in the center of the furnace.

The next second, the entire furnace exploded with a deafening roar!

"roar!"

A deafening roar came from the depths of the magma.

Immediately afterwards, a giant arm made of magma and black iron suddenly emerged from the furnace and slammed heavily onto the edge of the arena.

Then came the second arm, followed by a massive head, and then a burning body.

A colossal figure, over ten meters tall, slowly rose from the furnace.

It has no facial features, only a pair of eyes made of flames, coldly watching the few tiny intruders on the field.

【Core of the Furnace - Rampaging Molten Core】(LV32, Elite Boss)

The moment the BOSS appeared, a terrifying heat wave swept across the entire area.

"They're here!" Steel Shield roared, leading the charge. "You little brat! Look this way!"

He used his taunt skill, successfully drawing the BOSS's aggro.

The berserk Molten Core's eyes, formed of flames, instantly locked onto the steel shield. It raised its massive arm and, with immense force, slammed it down on the steel shield!

The battle has officially begun!