Chapter 193: Golden Ancient Coins, Leader’s Heart!

The Snow Demon leader sensed the crisis and sprinted towards the gate.

"Boom! Boom!"

It ran on all fours, moving with the incredible speed of a deer.

Just as the Snow Demon leader was about to rush out.

Four Wild Boar Warriors simultaneously pulled out cylindrical devices and pressed the buttons.

From these cylinders, grappling hooks instantly shot out.

Pfft! Pfft, pfft, pfft!

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Four weak damage numbers appeared.

However, the damage was not the main point.

The main point was that the tough grappling hooks pierced the Snow Demon leader's skin, hooking its body firmly!

"Roar!"

The Snow Demon leader had already reached the village street, completely ignoring its injuries, seemingly wanting to escape.

The immense force almost dragged the four Wild Boar Warriors away.

Rabb shouted from the back, "Pull!"

The four Wild Boar Warriors roared in unison, gripping the vines in their hands tightly.

"Lord Beast God! Grant me strength!"

"We are the strongest Wild Boar Warriors; we won't lose when it comes to strength!"

"Hah!!"

Using all their strength, the four Wild Boar Warriors forcibly halted the Snow Demon's charge.

"Roar! Roar, roar!"

The Snow Demon leader frantically clawed at the ground with all four limbs, sending dirt flying.

However, with the four Wild Boar Warriors exerting all their strength, they would absolutely not let it go.

Liu Muxue also raised her golden shield, blocking its path firmly!

Bang! Shield Bash!

The Snow Demon was knocked to the ground by Liu Muxue!

Cao Xing ordered, "Attack! Attack quickly!"

"Listen to my order. Do not use skills yet; just use normal attacks to whittle down its health."

Rabb charged forward, wielding his dual blades and slashing wildly.

Sarah appeared behind the Snow Demon like a phantom, her Shadow Blade descending instantly.

[-1754] [-1895] [-3371!] [-1125] [-1071]

Compared to Sarah, Rabb's damage was much lower.

But he made up for it with a high attack frequency.

Swish! Swish, swish!

With a few strikes from the two melee fighters, the Snow Demon's health was pushed below 40,000.

Meanwhile, battles had broken out in the other five locations in Hoge Village!

Whoosh! Whoosh, whoosh! The [Ejection Grappling Hooks] made a series of whistling sounds as they hit their targets, hooking the other elite-level Snow Demons firmly.

Then, Andrew, Assam, and the others launched their most fierce offensive!

Cao Xing quickly commanded, "Control all the Snow Demons, then attack with full force!"

"Do not use skills yet."

"Listen to my command. When I tell you to burst, unleash your most powerful skills!"

His voice echoed through the village, and all the villagers received Cao Xing's orders.

In the five battlefields, Cao Xing had arranged for at least two Tier 3 elite-level main damage dealers, one or two archers or mage apprentices as support, and three Wild Boar Warriors to control the Snow Demons.

This was the tactic Cao Xing had planned from the beginning. Although there were some complications due to the addition of a leader-level Snow Demon, under Cao Xing's management, the plan still seemed very successful.

All six Snow Demons were under their control!

At this moment, after using [Dragon Blood Extraction] without restriction, the two Dragon Blood Warriors made their long spears dance into blurs.

"In the name of the Norn Clan, let us consume you with a storm of attacks!"

Pfft! Pfft, pfft! The Snow Demon's body was riddled with bloody holes from the spear tips.

Behind them, an elite-level Frost Archer was continuously attacking.

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The elite-level Snow Demons only had a little over 40,000 health.

The two Dragon Blood Warriors, in coordination with the Frost Archer, were reducing the Snow Demon's health at a rate of over 3,000 per second.

Andrew was paired with Renice. Assam, Volibear, and the Blood Spider Queen were in a group. Isabelle, Dabai, and Braum were in a group. Blot was paired with Elisa.

Various fierce attacks rained down on the Snow Demons. Because the Wild Boar Warriors were controlling them, they only needed to focus on dealing damage.

Therefore, the damage from everyone in the five battlefields was sufficient, exceeding the Snow Demons' health regeneration!

Seeing this, Cao Xing gradually breathed a sigh of relief.

"Very good. As long as we follow the plan, there is a high probability that we can kill all six Snow Demons here!"

"This way, I can collect several Snow Demon Tongues, then go to Falling Snow Lake to try my luck and see if I can catch the legendary King Salmon!"

Cao Xing was filled with anticipation.

In the dead of night, Hoge Village echoed with the roars of Snow Demons and the shouts of Wild Boar Warriors!

"Roar! Roar!"

The villagers, in their own rooms, could not help but pray, hoping that this powerful lord and his subordinates would succeed.

About three minutes passed. Cao Xing noticed that the health of the Snow Demon Andrew and Renice were dealing with was about to drop to 12,000.

Seeing this, Cao Xing quickly gave the order.

"Andrew, burst with full force!"

"Renice, Storm Arrow Rain!"

"Archer, Ice Volley!"

After receiving Cao Xing's command, the three of them launched their most fierce attacks simultaneously.

Whoosh! Whoosh, whoosh! The Frost Archer fired five or six arrows in succession.

Renice's Storm Arrow Rain had already descended. Andrew also unleashed Starfire and Moonfire in succession.

[-1642] [-1542] [-1132] [-1218] [-654] [-672] … A dozen or so damage numbers appeared in succession.

With this burst, they depleted nearly 10,000 of the Snow Demon's health. Only the last 2,000 remained!

However, at this moment, the Snow Demon let out a strange cry.

Then, with a 'bang', it turned into a shadow and quickly vanished from the spot.

The grappling hooks that were originally attached to it instantly lost their target and fell to the ground.

Cao Xing knew this was the Snow Demon's skill, [Snow Traveler]. This also meant that the Snow Demon had escaped.

Seeing this, both Andrew and Renice showed expressions of frustration.

They said into their headsets, "Lord, we failed…"

But Cao Xing said directly, "It's okay, it's normal for one Snow Demon to escape…"

"Now, hurry over to Braum's side; his Snow Demon is also about to fall."

The first Snow Demon escaping because the burst was slightly short was within Cao Xing's expectations.

However, this meant his combat personnel were freed up. The other Snow Demons wouldn't be able to escape!

After hearing Cao Xing's order, Andrew led Renice and a few Wild Boar Warriors, all rushing towards the battlefield where Braum was.

At this moment, the big guy Braum was struggling to block the Snow Demon leader's attacks.

Behind him, Isabelle, radiating holy light, kept raising her staff to cast light-attribute magic. A large ball of light exploded above the Snow Demon's head.

Bang! Bang, bang! [-1574] [-1533] [-1892] [-1719]

Although Isabelle's abilities were inclined towards support, this did not mean her damage-dealing capability was weak.

Plus, Volibear nearby kept waving [Lightning Claws], dealing lightning-attribute damage to the Snow Demon leader.

Zzz… Zzz… The sound of electricity crackled, making the Snow Demon leader twitch repeatedly.

With the coordination of the two archers, they had already pushed the Snow Demon's health below 20,000.

And with the addition of Andrew and Renice, its health plummeted rapidly.

When the Snow Demon's health was about to drop to 12,000, Cao Xing said directly, "Burst with full force!"

"Braum, use Glacial Fissure."

"Isabelle, detonate Holy Ash Shield."

"Volibear, use Thunderclap, then follow up with Thunderous Roar!"

The next moment, Isabelle raised her staff and chanted, "Oh God, please grant me the teachings that can dispel darkness, and give me the power to save those struggling in pain!"

A shield of holy light appeared and then exploded violently.

Braum also raised his shield and smashed it down onto the ground.

Of course, the most terrifying display of power came from Volibear. It stood on its hind legs, then raised its bear paw, and a terrifying ball of lightning condensed in front of it.

Zzz… Zzz… The next moment, this ball of lightning power descended instantly. Crack!

The Snow Demon leader's ten-meter radius was instantly enveloped in lightning. [-671]

A damage number appeared. Not only that, as Volibear roared, a dense surge of lightning power appeared within its body.

"Roar!" Volibear leaped high into the air, then, like a bomb, slammed into the Snow Demon leader! Boom! [-1624]

The violent tremors caused the houses on this street to shake continuously.

In an instant, the Snow Demon leader was heavily struck, and dense clusters of damage numbers appeared above its head. [-3321] [-2743] [-1654] [-753] [-1749!] …

After a dozen damage numbers, the Snow Demon's remaining 13,000 health instantly hit zero.

[Your pet: Volibear killed Snow Demon lv27, Tier 3 elite-level creature, killed monster beyond level, gained EXP: 8100 * 2]

[Combat personnel gained EXP: 4050] …

A look of joy appeared on Cao Xing's face, "Haha, finally killed the first one!"

"Little Volibear is truly strong. It's already this fierce without even breaking through to Tier 3. Just imagine how it will be once it breaks through to Tier 3!"

As long as the first Snow Demon was killed and more combat power was liberated, the other Snow Demons were even less of a concern.

Cao Xing quickly commanded, "Andrew, you guys hurry over to Hilda's side."

With more companions joining, everyone began to repeat the same method. First, they used normal attacks to whittle down the Snow Demon's health. When it was around 13,000, Cao Xing would directly give the order. Then, a dozen damage numbers would instantly burst out!

"Bang!" Clatter! Various attacks rained down. The Snow Demon leader let out a mournful cry, then turned into a puddle of black water on the ground and vanished from the world.

[Your territory member: Hilda Bloodkiss killed Snow Demon lv26, Tier 3 elite-level creature, gained EXP: 7800]

[Combat personnel gained EXP: 3900] The second Snow Demon was executed!

At this moment, only two Elite-grade Snow Demons and one Boss-grade Snow Demon remained on the field.

And Cao Xing was also constantly keeping an eye on the HP of these Snow Demons.

Especially this Boss-grade Snow Demon.

Once its HP dropped to 50%, it could directly use [Snow Wanderer] to escape.

Therefore, Cao Xing never dared to push its HP too low.

Cao Xing couldn't help but think: "I wonder if anyone has ever killed a Tier 3 Boss-grade Snow Demon."

"Although the difficulty is very high, if I can take it down, would the probability of catching a King Salmon be higher if I use the tongue of a Boss-grade Snow Demon?"

Meanwhile, the remaining two Snow Demons, watching their companions die one after another, felt their sense of crisis reach its peak!

They sprinted wildly, desperate to escape.

However, seven or eight Wild Boar Warriors held them back tightly with grappling hooks, giving these Snow Demons absolutely no chance to escape!

Then, Cao Xing's main force arrived.

Under his command, everyone began a frenzied focus-fire attack.

Bang! Bang!

The remaining two Snow Demon Elites also exploded one after another as their HP hit zero.

A system notification appeared.

[Your territory member: Blot Brimstone killed Snow Demon lv29, Tier 3 Elite-grade creature, obtained EXP: 8700]

[Combatants obtained EXP: 4350]

…

[Your territory member: Jonard killed Snow Demon lv30, Tier 3 Elite-grade creature, obtained EXP: 9000]

[Combatants obtained EXP: 4500]

…

All four Elite-grade Snow Demons had been slain!

At this moment.

Only the last Boss-grade Snow Demon remained on the field, still putting up a desperate struggle.

Watching the powerful figures rushing in from all directions, a strong sense of crisis appeared in its heart.

"Roar! Roar!"

At this moment, the Snow Demon Boss suddenly stood up on its hind legs.

A cold wind suddenly blew around it.

And the next moment, snowstorms swept in from the sky!

Whoosh—Whoosh—

[You have been hit by the Snow Demon Boss's skill: Snow Disaster Descends, Defense decreased by 30%, Movement Speed decreased by 30%.]

…

Seeing the system notification, a smile appeared at the corner of Cao Xing's mouth.

"Ignore the snowstorm, keep attacking."

Hearing this, everyone braved the overwhelming snowstorm and continuously launched basic attacks at the Snow Demon Boss.

The snowstorm it summoned was useless, because Cao Xing and the others didn't need to move at all, and it couldn't attack anyone else, so it couldn't cause any impact.

Thus, this led to its skill [Snow Disaster Descends] being completely rendered useless.

"Roar!"

The Snow Demon Boss kept roaring, looking both angry and anxious.

Cao Xing ignored its roaring and kept a constant eye on its HP.

Meanwhile.

The group of Wild Boar Warriors and archers had already arrived.

Looking at the group of fierce-looking beings surrounding it, a trace of fear actually appeared in this Snow Demon's eyes.

At this moment, the Snow Demon Boss looked small and pathetic.

The scene made it look like it was the victim.

When the Snow Demon's HP dropped to around thirty-two thousand.

Cao Xing quickly ordered: "Elisa, start charging Ice Burst Arrow."

"Everyone else, prepare to unleash your strongest attacks."

Hearing this, the twenty-something people on the field all raised their weapons.

When the Snow Demon Boss's HP dropped to twenty-seven thousand, Cao Xing ordered again.

"Sarah, use Shadow Bloom."

"Rabb, Dual Blade Dance!"

"Everyone else, full output!"

At the same time, Cao Xing also raised his staff and condensed [Ice Breaking Flying Blade]!

In this instant, at least dozens of attacks landed on the Snow Demon Boss's head.

Swish!

Bang! Bang bang!

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[-2056]

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[-2715]

[-1984!]

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Dozens of damage numbers appeared directly on the Snow Demon Boss's head.

Its twenty-seven thousand HP hit zero in just two seconds.

It didn't even get to use the second stage detonation of Sarah's [Shadow Bloom].

"Bang!"

The Snow Demon exploded on the spot.

[Your territory member: Sarah Blade Dance killed Snow Demon lv26, Tier 3 Boss-grade creature, obtained EXP: 10400]

[Combatants obtained EXP: 5200]

…

The battle ended.

The dozens of people on the field all had expressions of disbelief on their faces.

Because tonight's battle was simply too easy for them.

These seemingly vicious Snow Demons didn't show their strength at all and were constantly being beaten passively.

They could only be unilaterally ravaged.

The eyes of everyone looking at Cao Xing were filled with even more awe!

Because they knew that all of this was due to Cao Xing's well-planned tactics.

Those Wild Boar Warriors cheered: "Aha! I've never fought such an easy battle!"

"Lord's tactics are amazing!"

Beside them, Elisa said excitedly: "Wow! Lord, you are so amazing, Elisa is almost falling in love with you!"

Cao Xing looked at this little girl speechlessly.

What do you mean by "you are so amazing," is this Lord not usually amazing?

However, Cao Xing was quite satisfied with the results before him.

"Not bad, not bad, the Ejection Grappling Hook played an unexpected effect."

"If used well, this thing is a long-term control method, haha!"

Meanwhile.

His gaze turned to the ground. Where the Snow Demon Boss died, a bright red heart appeared, along with a pitch-black tongue.

Beside them, there were even a few ancient gold coins.

"Let me see what a Boss-grade Snow Demon can drop!"

With anticipation, Cao Xing collected everything on the ground.

[Obtained: Snow Demon Boss Heart (Gold) * 1]

[Obtained: Corrupted Boss Soul * 1]

[Obtained: Snow Demon Boss Tongue * 1]

[Obtained: Ancient Gold Coin * 5]

[Obtained: High-grade Elemental Crystal * 4]

…

"Eh? A Gold-grade heart! And 5 Ancient Gold Coins!"

"These are good things!"

Cao Xing didn't check them right away.

Instead, he suppressed his excitement and first went to pick up everything dropped by the other four Elite-grade Snow Demons.

[Obtained: Snow Demon Elite Heart (Purple) * 4]

[Obtained: Corrupted Elite Soul * 2]

[Obtained: Tier 3 Snow Demon Tongue * 4]

[Obtained: Ancient Silver Coin * 17]

[Obtained: Intermediate Elemental Crystal * 18]

…

"Sure enough, the items dropped by Tier 3 Elite-grade Snow Demons are of higher grade than those dropped by Tier 2 Snow Demons."

Cao Xing checked the attributes of these newly obtained items.

The first one, naturally, was that Gold-grade heart.

[Snow Demon Boss Heart (Gold): A heart containing powerful life aura]

[Effect 1: Can be consumed, increases Max HP by 800, HP recovery speed +8% (can take effect at most once)]

[Effect 2: Can be absorbed by magic plants to provide the life force contained within, accelerating growth cycle by 5~10 years.]

…

"Minimum 5-year acceleration? The effect is this good?"

"But this thing seems to only be absorbable by magic plants, there's no way to accelerate the growth of Dabai or Volibear."

Cao Xing tried handing the heart to Volibear, but it seemed uninterested, so he thought to himself: "As expected."

Then, Cao Xing continued to check the next item.

[Snow Demon Elite Heart (Purple): A heart containing powerful life force]

[Effect 1: Can be consumed, increases Max HP by 500, HP recovery speed +5% (can take effect at most once)]

[Effect 2: Can be absorbed by magic plants to provide the life force contained within, accelerating growth cycle by 2~5 years.]

…

"Not bad, I have four Elite hearts on hand, and since I already used one for the Pale Tree, it can still take effect two more times."

"That means it should be able to accelerate the Pale Tree by another two or three years."

Cao Xing nodded with satisfaction.

After all, two or three years is equivalent to a 3% HP bonus for all members, which is a significant boost.

The extra hearts can also be consumed by himself to increase HP and recovery speed.

Provided he can overcome the appearance of this thing.

He continued to check.

[Corrupted Boss Soul: This is the soul of a powerful guardian, but it has fallen into a dirty Snow Demon and has lost the characteristic of advancing creatures.]

(If a Holy Altar can be found to purify the corrupted soul, the soul will regain its function and will gain the friendship of this ancient kingdom.)

…

[Corrupted Elite Soul: The soul of an ancient guardian, has lost the characteristic of advancing creatures]

(Note: Same as above.)

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"It's a pity, another soul that needs purification to be used."

"Otherwise, this time, I would have had a high probability of having one more Boss-grade creature."

Cao Xing had previously purified an Elite-grade soul in the Wild Boar tribe, so he was quite familiar with this type of item.

As for other items, such as [Snow Demon Tongue] and [Ancient Gold Coin], there was no need to check them.

After all, the uses of these items were already known.

One is used for fishing, and the other is used for opening ancient treasure chests.

The harvest from this battle was quite large.

After all, the Snow Demon hearts alone could allow the Pale Tree to gain several years of growth!

Meanwhile.

The villagers of Hoge Village also heard the sounds of battle outside gradually subside.

Many villagers cautiously pushed open their doors, looking at the scene outside the street with trepidation.

At this moment, Cao Xing shouted:

"Villagers of Hoge Village, the Snow Demons have been killed by us. From now on, these Snow Demons will no longer come to harass you!"

Hearing Cao Xing's voice, the militiamen hiding in the rooms looked bewildered.

"What did Lord Cao Xing say? They killed the Snow Demons?"

"Isn't it said that Snow Demons are unkillable?"

"Yeah… could we have misheard?"

At this time, the militiaman Arno boldly pushed open the door, and the other militiamen followed him out of the room.

Then, they saw a shocking scene!

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