As everyone knows, tasks in the Otherworld are divided into three types: ordinary, hidden, and bounty.
Hidden tasks are usually upgraded from ordinary tasks with an extremely low probability when professionals trigger or change certain special scenarios during their execution.
Due to their extreme rarity, their value far exceeds that of ordinary tasks!
Right now, it was evident that the unexpected refresh of the [Golden Skeleton King] BOSS had altered the current scenario, causing Zhang Yue to trigger that minuscule probability and gain the opportunity to upgrade his task!
However, Zhang Yue now faced a difficult decision.
Choosing to upgrade the task meant giving up the rewards from the already completed [Against the Grim Reaper] task. If he failed to complete the hidden task, he would get nothing!
Under normal circumstances, one would definitely choose to upgrade to the hidden task.
But now, Chen Jun was outside. He must have noticed the BOSS refresh as well. If he came over and disrupted Zhang Yue’s task, all the effort from yesterday until now would be wasted!
Moreover, Zhang Yue wouldn’t be able to reach level 25.
Hidden tasks are rare opportunities.
After a brief hesitation, Zhang Yue resolutely chose to upgrade the task.
“Ding~ Congratulations on upgrading to the hidden task [Hunt the Skeleton King]. Task rewards have been enhanced: Experience Points +, Tomb Defense +500, Gold Coins +10, Psionic Energy +, [Necromancer Set] (Level 25, 2-star, full set, profession optional) +1, Optional Skill Book +2, Elite Grade Pet Egg +3!”
Double experience!
Three elite pet eggs!
The originally random three pieces of necromancer equipment turned into a full set of selectable necromancer gear!
The total value of the task rewards had already far surpassed the King Grade Bounty Mission [Skeleton Hunter]!
This was the legendary hidden task that countless professionals could never touch in their lifetime!
Zhang Yue looked at the task content and found that he had to kill the Golden Skeleton King BOSS within an hour and land the final blow.
Otherwise, the task would be considered a failure!
At this moment, a series of hurried footsteps came from behind.
Su Jinyan frowned and said, “They’re coming!”
Zhang Yue glanced at the Golden Skeleton King BOSS on the other side and made a decision…
Before long, Chen Jun, the Killer Mercenary Group, and the people from Mist Rain Pavilion arrived, drawn by the commotion.
In the vast, dark expanse, a super Skeleton King clad in golden armor, wearing a golden crown, with a red cape on its back, and holding a giant golden sword, stood exuding a strong aura of death!
Above its head, a conspicuous blood-red ID came into view—
Lv28 Golden Skeleton King (Physical Type · 3-star BOSS)!
“A BOSS actually refreshed!” Chen Jun looked at the Skeleton King and laughed heartily, “We’re rich!”
“Don’t get too excited,” said Killer Not So Cold, who had long been displeased with Chen Jun, “Weigh yourself first; this guy could send you to meet your great-grandmother with one kick.”
Chen Jun was indifferent, “Isn’t that why you’re here?”
Saying this, Chen Jun instructed Killer Not So Cold, along with the level 25 warriors Killer Second and Killer Third, and the level 27 priest Killer Milk Overlord, “You guys go, weaken the BOSS for me, and leave the final blow to me!”
Killer Not So Cold mentally cursed Chen Jun’s ancestors for the 801st time, then picked up his dagger and walked towards the Golden Skeleton King.
“Second, Third, draw its aggro. Milk Overlord, keep an eye on buffs and healing. I’ll handle the damage. Let’s make this quick!”
As soon as Killer Not So Cold finished speaking—
Whoosh whoosh!
Killer Second and Killer Third drew their long swords and charged at the Golden Skeleton King!
Meanwhile, Chen Jun and the professionals from Mist Rain Pavilion retreated.
Over a hundred Mist Rain Pavilion professionals surrounded Chen Jun, forming a tight protective circle!
Roar—
With a deafening roar, the Golden Skeleton King raised its giant golden sword and slashed it down towards the ground.
With a loud boom, a wave of light cleaved forward along the ground.
Killer Second and Killer Third quickly rolled to the sides, dodging the Golden Skeleton King’s attack while launching their charge.
Whoosh whoosh!
In an instant, they reached the Skeleton King’s side and unleashed their slashes.
Above the Skeleton King’s head, two damage numbers, 300-400 points, popped up!
These two level 25 warriors didn’t have top-tier equipment, so their damage was relatively limited.
Boom!
The level 27 priest Killer Milk Overlord cast a spell, summoning a beam of black light from the sky that enveloped the Skeleton King.
This was the priest’s signature skill: Weaken!
After the Skeleton King’s defense was weakened by Killer Milk Overlord, Killer Not So Cold launched his attack.
Swish!
His figure moved like lightning, instantly flashing to the Skeleton King’s rear from dozens of yards away.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
His dagger slashed rapidly, causing several damage numbers over 800 points to pop up above the Skeleton King’s head!
The burst damage of an elite assassin was indeed fierce.
However, it was clear that since the Brutal Ring had exploded for Zhang Yue, Killer Not So Cold’s damage had significantly decreased.
The two warriors used their slashes to draw the Skeleton King’s aggro.
The Skeleton King swept its sword horizontally, forcing the two to retreat repeatedly, their health bars dropping sharply!
At this moment, the priest Killer Milk Overlord cast a healing spell, two green lights falling on Killer Second and Killer Third, restoring over 900 health points each.
The next moment, the two warriors charged back in.
Once Killer Second and Killer Third had the Skeleton King’s aggro, Killer Not So Cold began his damage output.
Because assassins had low defense, if the Skeleton King targeted him, even a level 29 assassin with golden attributes couldn’t withstand a few hits!
Killer Second and Killer Third didn’t deal much damage, but they were excellent at drawing aggro.
Warriors had thick defenses, and with Killer Milk Overlord’s continuous healing, they could withstand the Skeleton King’s damage without issue.
Their purpose was to provide Killer Not So Cold with a window to deal damage.
Relying on the high burst damage of the brutal assassin, they continued their assault.
The Skeleton King’s health bar visibly decreased.
In the rear, Chen Jun, who was hiding far away, watched the battle and rubbed his hands excitedly, “Once we take down this BOSS, I’ll reach level 22! If I can get two more 3-star necromancer items… that would be awesome!”
On the battlefield, Killer Not So Cold was coordinating with Killer Second and Killer Third, attacking vigorously.
A level 28, 3-star BOSS was unbeatable for Chen Jun and the Mist Rain Pavilion professionals, who were all under level 20.
Even Zhang Yue would struggle against it.
But now, they were facing a level 29 elite professional with golden attributes: the brutal assassin Killer Not So Cold!
And three veteran members of the Killer Mercenary Group!
They had been in the Third World for several years and had even killed level 30, 3-star world BOSSes, let alone this level 28 BOSS.
With a front line, damage dealers, and a healer, the four of them could handle the Skeleton King with ease.
Amidst the roars, ten minutes passed, and the Skeleton King’s health bar gradually dropped to 30%.
At this moment, Killer Not So Cold seemed to sense something.
He stopped attacking the Skeleton King and asked Killer Second and Killer Third, “Do you smell something?”
Killer Second and Killer Third took a deep breath, “Did you fart?”
“Fart your ass!”
“It’s the scent of prey!”
With that, Killer Not So Cold suddenly threw a knife towards a pile of rubble on the right.
As the knife landed in the rubble, Killer Not So Cold’s ID above his head turned from white to gray!
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