Ye Yun vetoed the server-wide announcement for killing the boss, watching the fully revived Xiao Hei. He took out a teleportation scroll and used it.
"System prompt: You have entered the residence of the Lou Yao Lord!"
Ye Yun couldn't help but click his tongue as he observed his surroundings.
He found himself in a hall several hundred square meters in size. The hall was nearly ten meters high, with a ceiling covered in sparkling crystals, a testament to its opulent decoration.
A colossal figure sat enthroned on a stone chair in the center of the hall, its name, as red as blood, striking fear into the heart. Before it, two scantily clad female demons were massaging its legs.
The Lord, Lou Yao!
"I never expected a human talent like you! To slay nearly ten thousand of my demon slaves with a strength that has only just entered the threshold of cultivation!" Lou Yao remained motionless on its throne, seemingly enjoying the massage from the two female demons.
"And I never expected that a dignified Lord would have such peculiar taste!" Ye Yun squinted, looking at Lou Yao and the two female demons before it, and sneered.
He hadn't anticipated encountering a red Emperor-grade boss so soon! The pressure was immense.
Lou Yao's obese form was clad in a simple, plain robe. Upon its head sat a demon lord's crown, uniquely their own, and a slightly small scepter leaned against the stone chair.
"Youngster, your courage is commendable! Have you any interest in joining my demon ranks? With your talent, I guarantee you a position as a great Lord in the demon realm!" Lou Yao, unperturbed by Ye Yun's mockery, excitedly tried to recruit him.
Among the demons, Lords were categorized by rank. A Lord like Lou Yao was considered the lowest tier. This was why, when the once-prosperous Fengle Divine City had fallen into ruin and become a mere village, Lou Yao had been relegated here to guard this place.
"System prompt: Do you accept Lou Yao's invitation to join the demon race? Note: Upon joining the demon race, you will automatically forfeit your human identity and transfer to the demon race."
"Reject!" Ye Yun's refusal was immediate. While being invited to switch races was a testament to one's strength and talent, this game was, to some extent, integrated with reality. Who knew if he might grow a tail later on?
"It seems there's no need for discussion? My purpose here is to suppress the resurgence of humans like you. If that's the case, then perish!" Lou Yao, seeing Ye Yun's rejection, flew into a furious rage.
One of the female demons, who had been massaging him, seemed to receive a command. She lunged forward like an arrow released from a bow. A bloody light shot out from the scepter beside Lou Yao and struck the demon.
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Seeing the demon attack, Ye Yun quickly ordered Xiao Hei to engage. A string of numbers appeared above Xiao Hei's head, causing Ye Yun's expression to darken.
Monster: Yin Snake (Purple·King)
Level: 19
Health: 42000/42000
Attack (Physical): 3488-3679
Physical Defense: 1088
Magic Defense: 1160
Agility: 7 (Good speed)
Attack Range: 50 yards
Skills: None
Remarks: Concubine of Lord Lou Yao, blessed by Lou Yao—
1. Heavenly Praise: Attack +10%.
2. Heavenly Mandate: Max HP +10%.
3. Heavenly Doctor: Heals 250 HP per second, lasts 15 seconds.
A support class? Ye Yun looked at Lou Yao, still lying there and enjoying itself, and sneered.
These three blessings were undeniably powerful, offering comprehensive enhancements except for defense. A pity they encountered him. A man with Emperor-grade talent! A man who had spent billions!
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A damage value close to five thousand appeared above the Yin Snake's head, and Xiao Hei had instantly depleted a tenth of its health!
"Still not going to help!" The massive damage dealt by Xiao Hei caused Lou Yao to sit up abruptly. It furiously kicked another demon, with a sharp mouth and long tail, off the throne.
A snake spirit, a rat spirit, was it?
Ye Yun sneered. He couldn't even be bothered to look at the stats of the demon that descended next. He raised his hand and began directly attacking Lou Yao!
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Monster: Lou Yao (Red·Emperor)
Level: 20
Health: 80000/80000
Attack (Magic): 4285-4388
Physical Defense: 2115 Da Feng Novel Network
Magic Defense: 2242
Agility: 8 (Good speed)
Attack Range: 120 yards
Skills:
1. Heavenly Punishment: Punishes on behalf of heaven, dealing fire damage to enemies, 300 points per second, for 10 seconds. Cooldown-20s.
2. Heavenly Praise: Used on an ally, increases attack by 10%, lasts 30s. Cooldown-15s.
3. Heavenly Mandate: Used on an ally or self, increases max HP by 10%, lasts 60s. Cooldown-30s.
4. Heavenly Doctor: Used on an ally or self, heals 250 HP per second, lasts 15 seconds. Cooldown-20s.
As expected of an Emperor-grade boss. After reviewing Lou Yao's stats, Ye Yun couldn't help but be impressed.
Especially the first skill, which was a natural counter to tank classes, as it ignored enemy defense. Low-health characters wouldn't stand a chance either, considering Lou Yao also possessed healing abilities.
This was Ye Yun's first time fighting a red boss. In his three years in his previous life, he had only managed to kill a few golden bosses, and most of those were opportunistic snatches.
Ye Yun's attack successfully drew Lou Yao's aggro. Without hesitation, it unleashed Heavenly Punishment upon Ye Yun.
Instantly, a faint flame erupted from within Ye Yun, coating his skin. An excruciating pain, reaching deep into his soul, surged through him.
This pain was truly unbearable. He had to get a top-tier gaming pod in a few days!
Even after three years of life and death in his previous existence, Ye Yun found the pain that penetrated his very soul unbearable upon experiencing it again in the game.
Ye Yun feared these support-type attacks the most, as they were untraceable, and even the most skilled footwork couldn't dodge them. Unlike warriors and mages, their attack trajectories could be predicted.
On the other side, after attacking Ye Yun, Lou Yao's body glowed red. Its health, originally 80000, increased to 88000, and it began to regenerate 250 HP per second.
This was too unfair! It seemed his damage had not only failed to reduce the enemy's health but had actually increased it.
In a fit of rage, Ye Yun allocated all 768 attribute points he had gained from leveling up into his attack.
"Damn it, I'll wear you down even if I have to stand there and fight!"
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With only 768 points added to his attack, the damage dealt to Lou Yao exceeded ten thousand! This was the power of talent!
"System prompt: Player has killed monster Yin Snake, gaining 800,000 experience points."
Over there, with the boost in Ye Yun's attack, Xiao Hei had directly killed the Yin Snake.
"Boy, you are courting death!"
The death of the Yin Snake enraged Lou Yao even further. However, it was struggling to save itself. It was merely a support-type boss, and its basic attacks only dealt around three thousand damage to Ye Yun.