Chapter 608: The Quiet Underground
Chapter 608: The Quiet Underground
Slaughter was spreading in the darkness.
Wherever Linsey went, bonfires lit up in the underground world, and the temperature in the pitch-black world seemed to rise, making it difficult to breathe.
An entire hour passed.
Linsey was still moving alone in the underground world.
Thanks to the effect of the Eternal Mark, even as he fought recklessly, the ground continuously replenished his stamina. As a result, Linsey felt as energized as a child waking up on the first day of the New Year.
In contrast, the Deviators were in a completely different situation.
Just a few hours ago, they had cornered Vivian and even bred humans underground.
But now, in front of Linsey...
They were less like enemies and more like a group of pushovers.
In just a short while,
Over a hundred Deviators had been dragged out of the underground and killed on the spot by Linsey.
And Linsey, besides killing these detestable creatures,
Also analyzed their activity patterns based on his route and the information gathered from the map.
"There's probably about 4 kilometers left."
"Even if he reacts, I'll definitely catch up to him!"
Linsey said with a cold determination.
Although the Deviators were numerous and unevenly distributed, it didn't hinder Linsey's ability to pinpoint the location of the mastermind.
The reason was simple.
The closer the Deviators were to their controller, the more agile and human-like their reactions became. Linsey had already figured out the corresponding formula from his encounters.
At this moment, he was estimating the location of the mastermind.
With a simple calculation, he narrowed it down to a precise location to the east.
Meanwhile, as Linsey continued his slaughter, he also thought of his other skills.
He took the opportunity to open the Hunting Notes during his journey.
The number of kills, which had already exceeded a hundred, had allowed him to complete the first and second levels of achievement titles.
Linsey claimed the achievement rewards.
Unusual Artifact: Withered Claw Amulet
[An amulet with a strong corrupting aura. When equipped, Deviators without consciousness will be unable to identify your identity and will default to treating you as a friendly unit.]
[A single-function achievement item with low value.]
Mystic Seed: Wilted Tyrant Blossom
[A mystical flower that grows by absorbing toxins and corrupted power as nutrients. Under normal conditions, it can bear fruit once, but with sufficient nutrients, it will greatly accelerate its growth and fruiting speed.]
[A unique mystic seed with moderate value.]
"..."
Linsey raised an eyebrow. Both rewards were quite intriguing, especially the latter.
"Absorbing toxins and corrupted power as nutrients?"
"If I place this in the Bug Clan Canyon, can't I retire the Corrupted Gold early? And with the scale of these Deviators, this thing will also be of great use later on."
Linsey thought as he equipped the Withered Claw Amulet.
The result was as described in the item's description.
The next time he encountered Deviators, these corrupted creatures didn't recognize Linsey's human identity. Instead, they dispatched forces as usual, seemingly intending to stop an enemy right beside them.
"..."
Linsey shrugged, paused his slaughter, and crouched down into a stealth state.
Taking advantage of this moment, he organized the materials he had collected while killing the Deviators.
"Corrupted Venom - can only be used to make poison; Rotting Tumor - provides a temporary power boost when used, but increases the risk of being thoroughly infected by Corrupting Venom; Putrid Orb - used to make powerful Deviator potions that can instantly transform living humans into Deviators..."
"What do these things have to do with anything?"
Lin Sai's expression was one of complete disgust.
Especially after witnessing the monsters' act of confining humans, he held a 100% aversion towards such actions. Even if it could bring him immense power, Lin Sai would never resort to using it.
He scoured through the synthesis lists of these materials.
Finally, Lin Sai found a relatively normal equipment synthesis formula.
[1 Rotting Hide + 3 Leather + 1 High-Grade Silk Thread = Anti-Venom Cloak]
Lin Sai had all these materials on hand.
Just as he prepared to attempt the synthesis, his cautious steps slowed down once more.
Ahead, Lin Sai sensed a very distinct Essence fluctuation.
Corruption, malice, and erosion...
With his current perception abilities, Lin Sai could already discern the malice within.
"It's right ahead."
Lin Sai realized that the mastermind behind these Deviators was at the rear.
After his massacre of the underground Deviators was interrupted, this commander also became aware of something.
So, he stopped controlling these monsters.
Instead, he focused on himself, maintaining strict vigilance of his surroundings, and prepared to face the upcoming enemy.
Lin Sai continued forward, and at the end of the tunnel was a relatively spacious underground cave.
Pat—
As he walked, he stepped on a puddle of water on the ground, and instantly felt the source of the water beneath his feet had been infected by the corrupting venom.
Also because of this step, Lin Sai's stealth state instantly became invalid.
"Hmm?"
"Is this corrupting venom helping him monitor the environment?"
Lin Sai looked up.
In the center of the cave, on a yellowish rock platform.
A man with a slender build, even somewhat handsome, sat in the darkness. This guy had no Deviator features, but the corrupted Essences on him seemed to carry a stench, naturally evoking disgust.
The enemy calmly watched the direction of Lin Sai's appearance:
"As expected, you came over."
This man spoke in the Ancient Language, and his voice was very soft, almost a whisper.
But Lin Sai's keen hearing still caught this faint sound.
He also spoke in the Ancient Language:
"I came here first to confirm one thing."
"Those humans who were confined, were they ordered by you to be mutated?"
"..."
"Hmm?"
The man on the rock looked at Lin Sai with suspicion.
He stood up, severing his connection with the surrounding corrupted water flow:
"You, you actually know the Common Tongue?"
Lin Sai coldly smiled and replied:
"Unfortunately, the Common Tongue you speak of is now a language no one uses. Everyone speaks the Ancient Language."
The man carefully examined Lin Sai, his expression turning solemn:
"This kind of Essenced... life, but what are your skills? Why can't I sense the power of war or law? If you know history, you should know how audacious it is to go against us. Outsiders should just quietly watch from the sidelines!"
Such was the tone.
It directly confirmed the man's identity for Lin Sai.
He looked at the man's standing figure, and at this moment, he wasn't worried about the enemy launching an attack, but rather feared the man would escape beforehand.
"I probably know your origins now, so—I'll give you some good news."
Lin Sai drew his longsword while speaking.
The man across from him was also fearless, just watching Lin Sai:
"Good news?"
Lin Sai revealed a smug and dangerous smile:
"Your beloved Extinction Crown successfully revived several years ago."
"Unfortunately, I forcibly sent it back!"
(End of Chapter)
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