“Ding~ Congratulations! You’ve obtained a new pet [Golden Skeleton King]!”
Zhang Yue quickly bent down and swept up the mountain of loot dropped by the Skeleton King.
As he turned around, he saw Su Jinyan being killed by Killer Peppa, her body turning into white light and disappearing.
Ahead, the Professionals of the Supreme Guild were being slaughtered by the Killer Mercenary Group in a desperate attempt to hold them off.
An unprecedented rage ignited in Zhang Yue’s heart since his rebirth.
But he knew it wasn’t the right time to retaliate.
Despite gaining battle experience from the Skeleton King, Zhang Yue’s level remained at 24.
As Killer Peppa charged toward him after killing Su Jinyan, Zhang Yue, whose Gray Name had already cooled down and reverted to White Name, picked up the Return Scroll Su Jinyan had given him and crushed it.
A 10-second countdown appeared above his head.
Just as Killer Peppa’s sword was about to reach him, the countdown ended.
Whoosh!
Zhang Yue turned into a beam of white light and disappeared.
“Just a bit more! Damn it!” Killer Peppa roared in frustration as his sword hit empty air.
At the same time, he noticed something: “Where’s the BOSS’s body?”
On the battlefield, the 200 Professionals of the Supreme Guild were completely wiped out under the combined assault of the Killer Mercenary Group and Mist Rain Pavilion.
When Killer Peppa rejoined his team, Chen Jun pointed at him and cursed, “Are you deaf? I told you not to touch that woman, and you went and killed her!”
“And the BOSS was stolen, and you let the guy escape! What good are you?”
Before Chen Jun could finish, Killer Peppa slashed him to the ground with a single strike, leaving him with just 1 Health Point in lock mode (a state where any fatal damage leaves the target with 1 HP).
Killer Peppa then stepped on Chen Jun’s chest.
The members of Mist Rain Pavilion, seeing their Guild Leader being stepped on, didn’t dare to make a sound.
Chen Jun’s face turned pale with fear. “You… if you kill me, your daughter is doomed!”
“I told you, help me kill Zhang Yue, and I’ll let your daughter go!”
Chen Jun continued, “That guy just killed a Level 28 3-star BOSS and took all its loot. His strength must have increased significantly!”
“If you miss this chance, it’ll be much harder to kill him next time!”
Killer Peppa coldly replied, “I can kill him anytime, effortlessly.”
“I warn you again, if you touch my daughter, I’ll tear you to pieces!”
Meanwhile, the Killer Mercenary Group and Mist Rain Pavilion began to clean up the battlefield and collect the loot.
On the other side, hiding in a hole, Liu Yao saw Zhang Yue use the Return Scroll and was dumbfounded.
“He… he ran away?!”
He couldn’t believe that Zhang Yue had abandoned all the Supreme Guild members who fought to the death for him and escaped alone.
Liu Yao’s emotions plummeted from a high peak to the depths of despair.
Watching his guild brothers being slaughtered, Liu Yao gritted his teeth in grief and anger.
But he was also terrified, knowing that being discovered now would mean certain death.
Trembling, Liu Yao picked up a Return Scroll and quietly crushed it.
However, according to Murphy’s Law: the more you fear something, the more likely it is to happen.
Just as the countdown was about to end, a hand reached in, grabbed Liu Yao, and dragged him out of the hole!
“Boss, there’s another one here!”
A Knight from the Killer Mercenary Group threw Liu Yao to the ground.
Without even looking, Killer Peppa said, “Kill him.”
“Wait!”
Liu Yao panicked, “Spare me, I’m Liu Yao!”
“Liu Yao?” Hearing the name, Chen Jun shouted, “Wait! Don’t kill him yet!”
Chen Jun approached Liu Yao, staring at him as an idea formed in his mind…
Meanwhile, Zhang Yue returned to the Holy Light Cemetery using the Return Scroll.
He immediately found NPC gravekeeper Liwa to submit his quest.
“Ding~ Congratulations on completing the hidden quest [Hunt the Skeleton King]. Rewards: Experience Points +, Tomb Defense +500, Gold Coins +10, Psionic Energy +w, [Necromancer Set] (Level 25 2-star full set, profession selectable) +1, Skill Book (selectable) +2, Elite Grade Pet Egg +3!”
Whoosh!
Golden light showered down on Zhang Yue.
His level finally reached 25!
Zhang Yue opened his pet space and saw the new pet [Golden Skeleton King] he had obtained from the BOSS. Not only was it Elite Grade, but its attribute growth was also far superior to typical Elite Grade pets!
Seeing the Golden Skeleton King, Zhang Yue instantly felt that his Silver Armored Scorpion was no longer appealing.
Before a Beast Tamer’s second profession change at Level 30, they could only have one pet in battle.
Zhang Yue used the [Inheritance] function to transfer all the experience from the Silver Armored Scorpion to the Golden Skeleton King, raising it from Level 0 to Level 21!
“Ding~ Congratulations! Your pet [Golden Skeleton King] has inherited the skill [Charge Assault] from [Silver Armored Scorpion]!”
“Ding~ Congratulations! Your pet [Golden Skeleton King] has learned a new skill [Golden Sword Array] during the upgrade!”
“Ding~ Congratulations! Your pet [Golden Skeleton King] has learned a new skill [King’s Body] during the upgrade!”
With manual leveling enabled, Zhang Yue used his remaining 420,000 Experience Points to upgrade the Golden Skeleton King.
With 50% of the required experience for leveling up, the Golden Skeleton King’s level soared from 21 to 25!
At this moment, Zhang Yue realized that with the continuous monster killing and evolution, plus the three Elite Grade Pet Eggs he just received as quest rewards, he now had 9 Elite Grade pet feeds!
“Just one more, and I can evolve the Golden Skeleton King from Elite Grade to Rare Grade!”
Saying this, Zhang Yue silently turned his gaze to the Silver Armored Scorpion.
“Sorry, little scorpion.”
“Ding~ Your pet [Golden Skeleton King] has devoured the pet [Flame Zombie] (Elite Grade), Evolution Value +1, Current Evolution Value 1/10!”
“Ding…”
“Ding~ Your pet [Golden Skeleton King] has devoured the pet [Silver Armored Scorpion] (Elite Grade), Evolution Value +1, Current Evolution Value 10/10! Congratulations! Your pet [Golden Skeleton King] (Elite Grade) has evolved into [Dark Skeleton King] (Rare Grade). Next evolution requires devouring 10 Rare Grade pets!”
Whoosh!
The faint golden light on the Skeleton King was enveloped by a dark aura, instantly elevating its presence!
Zhang Yue opened his storage space and took out the [Necromancer Set Full Set] selection box, choosing the Warrior profession.
“Ding~ Congratulations! You’ve obtained [Necromancer Set: Warrior] (Level 25 2-star full set) +1!”
Additionally, Zhang Yue used four Necromancer equipment selection boxes, combined with previously dropped parts, to assemble a full set of [Necromancer Set: Beast Tamer]!
He equipped himself and the Dark Skeleton King with the sets.
Then, using over a million Psionic Energy, he refined both Necromancer sets to Golden Attributes with one-click refinement!
Whoosh!
The golden attribute effects unique to the Golden Attribute equipment shone on both Zhang Yue and the Dark Skeleton King, instantly attracting the attention of many nearby Professionals.
Just before their gazes shifted over, Zhang Yue quickly turned off the equipment effects.
The onlookers were bewildered:
“What was that flash? Like a welding spark?”
“Did I just imagine it?”
Zhang Yue, having upgraded his equipment, checked the effects of the Necromancer Set (this chapter has 1500 more words than usual, no filler, skip the data if you don’t like it).
[Demon Slayer: Necromancer’s Staff] (Level 25 3-star): +220 Attack, +15 Intelligence, +15 Intelligence
[Demon Slayer: Necromancer’s Ring] (Level 25 2-star): +140 Attack, +8 Intelligence, +8 Agility
[Demon Slayer: Necromancer’s Hat] (Level 25 2-star): +700 Health, +8 Constitution, +8 Endurance
[Demon Slayer: Necromancer’s Robe] (Level 25 2-star): +800 Health, +8 Constitution, +8 Endurance
[Demon Slayer: Necromancer Leggings] (Level 25 2-star): +90 Physical Defense, +80 Magic Defense, +8 Endurance, +8 Endurance
[Demon Slayer: Necromancer Boots] (Level 25 2-star): +90 Physical Defense, +80 Magic Defense, +8 Agility, +8 Agility
[Demon Slayer: Necromancer’s Chain] (Level 25 2-star): +700 Mana, +8 Intelligence, +8 Spirit
The set equipment had no additional effects, but the set bonuses were far stronger, and the higher the refined attributes, the stronger the set effects.
Full Golden Attribute Beast Tamer Necromancer Set:
Single Piece Effect: Intelligence +60
Two-Piece Effect: Skill Mana Consumption -70
Three-Piece Effect: Agility +70
Four-Piece Effect: Magic Penetration +120
Five-Piece Effect: Skill/Normal Attack Damage +200
Six-Piece Effect: All Skill Cooldowns -1 second
Seven-Piece Effect: Battle Pet Attributes +20%
Set Skill (Seven-Piece Exclusive): Summoning (Summons a Skeleton Warrior of the same level, inheriting 130% of your attributes, 180-second cooldown, 300 Mana cost)
With this set, Zhang Yue’s stats skyrocketed, his Magic Attack Power reaching 909, and his Health Points exceeding 2700!
The full Golden Attribute Warrior Necromancer Set had different effects, balancing offense and defense:
Single Piece Effect: Defense +150
Two-Piece Effect: Skill/Normal Attack Damage +300
Three-Piece Effect: Strength +60
Four-Piece Effect: Normal Attack/Skill Damage Reduction +300
Five-Piece Effect: Health Points +1000
Six-Piece Effect: Control Duration Reduction -0.5 seconds
Seven-Piece Effect: Battle Start +2000 Shield (refreshes out of combat)
Set Skill: Healing (Heals self, 300 Health per second for 10 seconds, 30-second cooldown, 200 Mana cost)
Equipping the Rare Grade Dark Skeleton King with the Necromancer Set, its Physical Attack Power reached 600, both defenses soared past 500, and its Health Points exceeded 6000!
Zhang Yue’s set effect also boosted his battle pet’s attributes by 20%.
This meant that when the Skeleton King was summoned, its Attack Power would rise to 700, Defense to 600, and Health Points to over 7000!
As a Warrior-type pet, the Dark Skeleton King was even tankier than the previous Defense-type Silver Armored Scorpion, and it excelled in both offense and defense!
Just as Zhang Yue finished equipping.
He saw a message in the Holy Light Cemetery’s regional chat channel:
[Mist Rain Pavilion, General] (Level 21 Elite Royal Archer): “Zhang Yue, why don’t you come to the Capital of Death to visit your brother? Liu Yao is licking my shoes right now!”
[Mist Rain Pavilion, General]: “Forget it, you’re a coward who only knows how to run. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have taken the BOSS loot and fled just now!”
[Mist Rain Pavilion, General]: “The Supreme Guild fought to the death for you, even Jinyan died for you, and you only know how to survive on your own? If you have any guts, stay in the Safe Zone forever, you useless coward!”
Zhang Yue opened the keyboard and typed a message.
[Zero] (info hidden): “Anyone who touches Liu Yao, I will kill.”
At this moment, Su Jinyan sent a Feixin message to Zhang Yue: “Zhang Yue, don’t go!”
Zhang Yue replied, “I’ll avenge you.”
After sending the message, Zhang Yue closed the chat, left the Holy Light Cemetery, and headed toward the Capital of Death.
Meanwhile, at the Capital of Death.
Liu Yao, who was being trampled and humiliated by Chen Jun, had fallen into despair.
But seeing Zhang Yue’s message in the chat, he felt a glimmer of hope, his nose running with snot: “Big brother… save me, big brother…”
Chen Jun closed the chat interface and smiled calmly, “A little bluffing strategy, and he fell for it. What a brainless fool.”
He then instructed Killer Peppa and the others, “He’s coming, set up an ambush and make sure to kill him this time!”
Killer Peppa wiped his golden sword and said, “No need for an ambush to deal with a mere Beast Tamer.”
Ten minutes later, Zhang Yue arrived at the Capital of Death.
He saw a large group of Supreme Guild members negotiating with Chen Jun and Killer Peppa outside the city.
There were even many onlookers who had come from nearby areas to watch the drama!
Li Xiaoyao, sitting at the forefront, said to Killer Peppa, “Release our Guild Leader. His family has plenty of money, hundreds, or even millions, you name it!”
Fearing that Killer Peppa might be tempted, Chen Jun quickly said to him, “Think about it, what’s more important, your daughter or money!”
Killer Peppa addressed the Supreme Guild members, “Bring that Beast Tamer here, and I’ll release your Guild Leader.”
“You know he won’t come,” Li Xiaoyao adjusted his glasses and said, “Name another condition, we’ll agree to it.”
Just as he finished speaking.
A man in a black robe stepped out from the Supreme Guild crowd.
“I’m here.”
“Release him.”
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