Chapter 21: Jungle Blood Wolf King

"Encountered a boss? Good luck!"

Zhou Huai's spirits lifted.

The probability of a wild mutated beast boss appearing was extremely low to begin with.

Once encountered and successfully killed, it could often drop unexpected good things.

However, a wild boss also meant exceptional strength and danger.

If an ordinary Professionals team ran into one without foolproof preparation, it was usually a one-way trip.

A total wipe was a common occurrence.

Not to mention going it alone; that was practically courting death!

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhou Huai quickly immersed his consciousness entirely into Yasuo.

Deep within the jungle, the light was dim.

Not far away.

A giant wolf, more than twice the size of ordinary jungle fierce wolves, was staring fixedly at Yasuo with a pair of blood-red eyes.

Its whole body's fur presented an ominous dark red, as if soaked in endless blood, emitting a thick stench of blood.

Its ferocious fangs were exposed, flashing with a heart-palpitating cold light.

[Jungle Blood Wolf King LV10 (Elite Boss)]

[HP: 18000 / 18000]

Eighteen thousand health points!

It was more than ten times higher than the health of those ordinary jungle fierce wolves before!

Kill, or not to kill?

Does this even need to be asked?

The boss had practically spawned right in his face, how could there be any reason not to kill it!

If Yasuo this Clone died, then it died.

At worst, after twenty-four hours, he would be a fine fellow again!

Trading a mere twenty-four hours of waiting to gamble on a boss drop that might be priceless.

This deal was pure profit without loss!

However, Zhou Huai did not plan to operate it personally.

After this period of integration and observation, he found that the smart core ai's performance in battle was even smoother and sleeker than his own control, and its grasp of battle opportunities was also more precise.

After all, the AI would not get nervous, would not make mistakes, and would always maintain absolute calmness and rationality.

"System, Yasuo activate smart core ai, target, kill Jungle Blood Wolf King!"

[Command received, Clone 'Thunder Swordsman Yasuo' smart core ai System 1.0, combat mode initiated!]

In Yasuo's slightly unrestrained eyes, a flash of cold azure data stream suddenly flickered.

His sword-holding posture adjusted slightly, and his entire person's Aura also changed drastically, resembling an unsheathed peerless fierce weapon with its sharp edge fully exposed!

"Awooo—!"

The Jungle Blood Wolf King seemed to have also sensed the danger of the human before it, letting out a deafening roar!

The rolling sound waves actually made the surrounding trees shiver rustlingly!

The next instant, its limbs suddenly exerted force, and its massive body transformed into a bloody afterimage, carrying a bloody wind as it charged straight at Yasuo!

Fast!

Utterly fast!

As expected of an elite boss, just this burst speed was far from comparable to ordinary jungle fierce wolves!

Yasuo under the control of the smart core ai, however, was calm in the face of danger.

Just as the Blood Wolf King's sharp claws were about to reach him!

[Lightning Rush]!

Swoosh!

Yasuo's figure instantly transformed into a zigzag electrical light, narrowly dodging the Blood Wolf King's fatal pounce!

Those sharp wolf claws brushed past the corner of his clothes!

"Boom!"

The Blood Wolf King missed its attack, its giant wolf claws slamming fiercely into the ground, smashing out a shallow pit with gravel and grass clippings flying everywhere!

Missing its strike, it immediately adjusted its posture, its bloody maw abruptly opening as a thick blood-red energy ball whistled out, heading straight for the spot where Yasuo had just landed!

[Bloody Bullet]!

Yasuo tipped his toes, his figure once again gracefully sliding sideways.

The blood-red energy ball smashed into the ground, exploding into a cloud of blood mist that emitted a pungent, fishy stench.

The Jungle Blood Wolf King's offensive was continuous, its massive body exhibiting agility inconsistent with its size as it repeatedly lunged, bit, and whipped its tail with ferocious attacks, stirring up gusts of foul wind!

However, Yasuo's figure was like a withered leaf in the wind, maneuvering through the Blood Wolf King's torrential attacks.

The [Riding the Wind] passive triggered perfectly, every movement was free and easy, and every dodge was just right.

The Windbreaker longsword in his hand, under the precise control of the smart core ai, could always seize the gaps in the Blood Wolf King's attacks, bringing up flashes of fierce lightning to ruthlessly slash onto its body!

"Puchi!"

-485! (Weakness Attack!)

Sword Intent sharpness effect triggered, the power of thunder splashed!

The Jungle Blood Wolf King felt the pain and let out an angry roar, its offensive becoming increasingly violent!

It suddenly reared up on its hind legs, its two front claws flashing with eerie blood light as it slammed fiercely into the ground!

[Blood Rage Shock]!

Hum—!

A blood-red shockwave centered around it suddenly spread out in all directions!

Area-of-effect attack!

Yasuo's eyes narrowed, [Lightning Rush] activated again, his figure instantly elevating to narrowly dodge this AOE!

"Right now!"

The smart core ai accurately captured the brief stiffness of the Jungle Blood Wolf King after releasing its ultimate skill!

Yasuo fell from mid-air, the longsword in his hand blazing with lightning!

[Thunderous Strike]!

Chila—!

A thick bolt of Thunder Qi, carrying destructive power, chopped fiercely onto the head of the Blood Wolf King!

-950! (Critical Hit! Weakness Attack!)

Ao—!

The Jungle Blood Wolf King let out a miserable screech, its massive body swaying slightly from this sword strike, and its HP bar at the top visibly dropped by a small chunk!

Paralysis effect triggered!

Although it was only a one-second stiffness, for a top expert, it was already enough to do many things!

Yasuo pressed his advantage relentlessly, sword light pouring like rain crazily onto the Blood Wolf King!

-377!

-392!

-380!

The one-second paralysis time ended, the Jungle Blood Wolf King resumed action, the fierce light in its eyes growing even more intense, carrying a trace of madness!

It was completely enraged!

It abandoned those fancy skills, beginning to launch the most primitive and crazed pursuit against Yasuo relying on its formidable Physical Body!

One man and one wolf unfolded a thrilling chase and counter-chase in this dense jungle.

At first, it was the Jungle Blood Wolf King chasing Yasuo, attempting to tear this slippery bug into pieces.

But as time passed, the Jungle Blood Wolf King's speed gradually slowed down, and the wounds on its body became more and more numerous.

The endurance of an S-Rank profession, coupled with the health recovery effect of the Shadow Wind suit, made Yasuo almost tireless.

As for the Jungle Blood Wolf King, although its HP and defense were high, it could not withstand such continuous bleeding.

Gradually, the momentum of offense and defense had shifted!

Yasuo no longer blindly dodged, beginning to take the initiative to attack.

Relying on higher agility, he turned around and chased after the Jungle Blood Wolf King to beat it!

That graceful movement technique, that fierce sword light, like maggots on tarsal bones, clung tightly to the Jungle Blood Wolf King.

The Blood Wolf King possessed brute strength in vain, yet could hardly even touch the corner of Yasuo's clothes, and could only aggrievedly let out one unwilling roar after another.

Several more minutes passed.

The Jungle Blood Wolf King's HP was already in critical danger.

Its movements were sluggish, and its offensive had also become listless.

"Final strike!"

Brilliant light burst from Yasuo's eyes, [Lightning Rush] and [Thunderous Strike] activated almost simultaneously!

His figure transformed into thunder, instantly dashing in front of the Blood Wolf King, the longsword containing terrifying thunder power piercing with absolute precision into the Blood Wolf King's heart area!

-1280! (Fatal Strike!)

"Awoo…"

The Jungle Blood Wolf King let out a final plaintive cry, its massive body crashing heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

[Killed Jungle Blood Wolf King LV10 (Elite Boss), gained 12000 experience points!]

[Gained Materials: Wolf King Essence x1, Blood-Stained Wolf King Fangs x2, Tough Wolf King Pelt x1.]

Twelve thousand points of experience!

Yasuo's Rank directly skyrocketed from LV9 (20%) to LV9 (50%)!

Just halfway away from reaching level 10!

Zhou Huai was overjoyed in his heart.

These few boss-grade rare Materials were even more immensely valuable.

That [Wolf King Essence] was the core material for certain potions and equipment.

[Blood-Stained Wolf King Fangs] could be used to forge high-quality weapons.

[Tough Wolf King Pelt] was an excellent material for making exquisite defensive gear.

Roughly estimating, just these few things could easily sell for over fifty thousand Daxia Coin!

This wave was pure profit!

Yasuo bent down, preparing to pick up the loot on the ground one by one.

Right at this moment.

"Rustle…"

In the distance, a faint sound of footsteps suddenly came over.

Yasuo suddenly raised his head, his gaze like lightning, looking toward the direction the sound came from.

Only to see four or five figures walking out from the shadows of the woods, slowly approaching his side with ill intentions.