Chapter 82: Dismantling the Magic Pattern Stone Altar

"So strong!"

After looking at the attributes of these two pieces of equipment, Cao Xing felt excited but also a bit regretful.

The attributes were very powerful and could bring a significant boost to both himself and Liu Muxue.

However, both pieces of equipment had level requirements and could only be equipped at level 10.

"Oh well, it won't take long to reach level 10 anyway."

"When the time comes, Liu Muxue can also equip that gold shield, which, combined with this Ice Crystal Sword, will cause her strength to skyrocket!"

Cao Xing put the two pieces of equipment directly into his inventory.

Then, he saw the candelabras on both sides of the main hall, as well as the crystal chandelier on the ceiling.

After taking all of these candelabras and chandeliers, a system prompt appeared.

[Obtained Gilded Candelabra * 1]

[Obtained Glazed Chandelier * 1]

[Obtained…]

These glazed chandeliers, like the candelabras, were a type of handicraft.

Although they didn't have any special effects, Cao Xing could take them back to decorate his Lord's Cabin.

Or he could bring them to a town later to trade with merchants, which was also a good option.

Cao Xing nodded with satisfaction.

Then, Cao Xing walked over to the place where the group of goblins had been kneeling.

There seemed to be a small altar there.

This was also the place he had set his eyes on from the very beginning.

Cao Xing cast a glance at it.

[Magic Pattern Stone Altar: Special Item]

(This seems to be some kind of evil object. It can be dismantled into high-grade materials: Magic Pattern Stone * 15, Moonlight Pearl * 3)

Cao Xing directly clicked dismantle.

[Dismantling successful: Obtained Magic Pattern Stone (Gold) * 15]

[Obtained Moonlight Pearl * 3]

"Eh? It's actually a gold-grade material?"

This was the first gold-grade material Cao Xing had obtained, so he checked the attributes of these two items.

[Magic Pattern Stone (Gold): A material engraved with magical patterns, which can be used to construct high-level buildings]

…

[Moonlight Pearl: Special material. When socketed into equipment, it increases Charisma by 5, Spirit by 15, and Spellcasting Speed by +10%.]

(An extremely rare pearl containing intense fluctuations of magical power, highly favored by grand mages.)

…

Seeing the description of the Moonlight Pearl, Cao Xing's eyes lit up.

Obviously, the combined value of these three pearls definitely exceeded that of a [Black Diamond]!

That was a gem that could be traded for a gold-grade piece of equipment.

Moreover, even if he didn't sell them, socketing them into his own equipment would bring Cao Xing a massive boost.

This trip was truly worth it!

As for the Magic Pattern Stone, although it was a gold-grade material, its exact function was still unknown.

Cao Xing could only put it into his inventory for now.

Just as he dismantled the altar…

…a thunderous roar suddenly echoed in everyone's ears.

"Roar!!!"

This roar carried an extremely powerful penetrating force, like a ferocious beast that had been imprisoned for hundreds of years!

"Holy crap… what kind of thing is so vicious?"

Cao Xing couldn't help but look toward the passage behind this main hall.

The sound came from deep within the underground palace.

Everyone realized that there might be a terrifying existence inside!

But this could not stop Cao Xing's steps of exploration.

After sorting out the spoils from this hall, Liu Muxue continuously cast Purify, clearing the [Ice Corruption] status from Andrew and the others.

Their health points were fully restored, and everyone returned to their peak condition.

Cao Xing continued to lead the team forward.

Following the long corridor, they wound their way along, passing many empty halls on the way.

Cao Xing scavenged everything he could along the way.

[Gilded Candelabra +1]

[Glazed Hanging Lamp +1]

[Gold-Rimmed Picture Frame +1]

Everything that could be taken off the walls of the corridor was taken by Cao Xing.

He nodded with satisfaction.

Back when he played games, he often entered special areas with things that looked highly valuable.

However, those decorations couldn't be taken away, which always left him feeling regretful.

But in this world, Cao Xing had finally realized this wish!

After walking another five hundred meters, he felt as if he had entered the heart of this snowy mountain.

This group of goblins had actually dug out such a magnificent underground palace inside this snowy mountain. They were indeed quite impressive.

Soon, they arrived before a spacious hall.

A group of Corrupted Goblins, numbering more than twenty, knelt on the ground just like the ones before.

The direction they were kneeling toward seemed to be a large gate.

From inside that gate, ferocious roars continued to echo out.

"Roar! Roar!!!"

Clearly, the sound they heard earlier came from there!

From inside that gate, Cao Xing sensed a dangerous aura.

His gaze focused, scanning the information of this group of goblins.

Aside from the twenty-odd ordinary goblins, Cao Xing spotted four different goblins among them.

One held a battleaxe, and another held a staff.

There was also one that was empty-handed, but its body was an astonishing two meters tall!

This size made it a giant among goblins!

[Corrupted Goblin Warrior: Level 20]

[Race: Goblin]

[Rank: Tier 2 Elite Creature]

[Health Points: 11020/11020]

[Attack Power: 568 – 584]

[Armor: 223 – 254 (Extra +100)]

[Skills: Heavy Axe Slash, Flying Axe, Whirlwind Slash, Beginner Corrupted Carapace]

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[Corrupted Goblin Monk: Level 20]

[Race: Goblin]

[Rank: Tier 2 Elite Creature]

[Health Points: 7640/7640]

[Attack Power: 663 – 691]

[Armor: 204 – 221 (Extra +100)]

[Skills: Corrupted Healing, Soul Link, Pain Transfer, Beginner Corrupted Carapace]

…

[Corrupted Goblin Warrior: Level 20]

[Attributes same as above]

…

Aside from these three elite goblins, there was an even more terrifying existence.

[Corrupted Bugbear: Level 20]

[Race: Goblin]

[Rank: Tier 2 Boss Creature]

[Health Points: 14020/14020]

[Attack Power: 870 – 891]

[Armor: 312 – 334 (Extra +200)]

[Skills: Strength of the Bear (After entering combat, Strength increases by 30%)]

Wrath of the Bear (After taking 10 attacks in total, attack speed increases by 20%)

Storm Strike (Confines the target, then leaps high into the air, dealing 300% of Attack Power as damage. If the target's size is too large, knocks them down directly, dealing 150% damage)

Intermediate Corrupted Carapace (Armor +200, reduces damage taken by 20%)]

[Talent: Wild Bear Bloodline (Extra +20% Health Points)]

…

"What a brutal fellow," Cao Xing commented.

This bugbear, whether in terms of strength or skills, was almost on par with the Mammoth.

Although the Mammoth had an infinite health regeneration state, the other party's corrupted carapace could increase armor by 200 points.

Calculating it this way, if Dabai were to duel it, the outcome would be hard to say.

Cao Xing thought for a moment, and then he had an idea.

"Dabai, you go duel that bugbear."

"Sarah, the two goblin warriors are yours."

"Assam, you go take down that goblin monk."

"Andrew, Kandaer, Kantor, your task is to hold off those ordinary goblins."

"Everyone else, follow me to slay these ordinary goblins as quickly as possible!"

Cao Xing finished issuing his tactics.

Dabai directly raised his head, activated [Berserk Charge], and charged forward.

"Roar!"

Seeing Dabai charging, the bugbear directly stretched out its broad, black paws and grabbed Dabai's tusks.

It actually wanted to forcefully stop Dabai's charge!

However, both being boss-level creatures…

…after a brief stalemate, Dabai's strength proved superior.

Bang! Bang, bang, bang!

The bugbear was sent flying, directly collapsing stone pillars one after another.

Dabai directly carried this boss-level goblin away, separating it from the main battlefield.

Meanwhile, Sarah stopped her stealth.

She appeared directly in front of one of the goblin warriors, slashing down twice in quick succession.

[-472]

[-483]

The goblin warrior was just about to raise its staff to counterattack…

…but Sarah vanished like a ghost.

When she reappeared, several more damage numbers popped up over the goblin warrior's head.

This goblin warrior was being completely suppressed by Sarah.

Seeing this, the neighboring goblin warrior prepared to rush over to help.

Sarah made a provocative gesture at it, then lured both elite goblins away from the main battlefield as well.

At the same time, Assam rode his Frost Wolf and charged to the side of the goblin monk.

The Frost Wolf pounced on it and began to bite savagely.

Meanwhile, Assam's longsword slashed repeatedly, forcing the goblin monk back.

At the same time…

…the three Robots, along with the two Centaurs and Andrew, engaged the remaining ordinary goblins.

The entire hall fell into a chaotic melee.

On all four battlefields, Cao Xing's side held the upper hand.

Dabai was single-handedly suppressing the bugbear, with the two trading blows.

Although Dabai's attack power was significantly reduced,

and even with the healing of [Ice Healing Art],

their health pools were decreasing at roughly the same rate.

As for Sarah and Assam's sides, there was even less to worry about.

They were boss-level creatures to begin with, so dealing with elite monsters was a complete walkthrough.

Now, as long as they finished off these ordinary goblins as quickly as possible, victory would be secured.

Cao Xing continuously condensed Ice Cone Technique and Iceball Technique.

[-77]

[-71]

[-112!]

The damage was actually decent, but to speed things up, Cao Xing directly pulled out his [Barrett].

After the battle with the cavemen, he still had 82 bullets left, which was quite sufficient.

Bang!

A gunshot rang out.

On one of the goblins, the thick ice carapace was pierced.

[-574]

"Haha, this damage is great!"

Cao Xing was extremely satisfied. He continued to adjust his angle and pulled the trigger.

Beside him, Renice's right hand drawing her bowstring even left behind afterimages.

Shoo! Shoo, shoo!

Arrows flew out one after another.

Clanging crisply as they struck the goblins' corrupted carapaces.

At the same time…

…Blot Brimstone had already dropped two Totems.

…while continuously condensing clouds of smoke to attack the ordinary goblins.

Pfft! Pfft, pfft!

Clouds of black mist struck the goblins, corroding their bodies.

[-314]

[-323]

Compared to Sarah, Blot's damage was quite a bit lower, but there was a five-level difference between him and Sarah.

This damage was already very good.

The battle gradually fell into a steady rhythm…

…

At the same time…

Hundreds of kilometers away from the Borealis Mountains, there lay a deep valley.

At this moment, Ji Jun of the Three Heroes Association led dozens of Survivors as they grandly entered this valley…

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