Chapter 006: Skeleton Soldier

Xiao Yu raised the wooden stick in his hand and said to the others: "Do not approach that underground river, we shall continue walking!"

"Fatty, stop right there, don't go over! This one is different from the others!" Xiao Yu pulled him back by the collar from behind and said calmly, "Don't you have any sense? We are all intentionally avoiding it to clean up the other skeletons. Even a fool can see that this skeleton is different from the rest."

Bang

Wang Chao scratched his head and suspiciously examined the skeleton. He then noticed that the bones of this skeleton were whiter than those of a withered skeleton, and the bones were also more complete. Its left hand held a bone shield, while its right hand grasped a bone dagger full of notches

Han Kexin, frightened, hid behind Xiao Yu. At this moment, she was just an ordinary woman on the ground, not the "Bloody Queen" who would later command the world. Beside her, Jin Shi also turned pale, retreating several steps, nearly losing his grip on the wooden stick in his hand

Jinshi strode forward, roaring as he swung a club, only to be blocked by the bone shield, resulting in his own retreat by several steps

Wang Chao also swung the wooden stick, splitting a skeleton in half at the waist. He let out a strange cry, saying, "Killing this is much more satisfying than those short ones; these dead bones move too slowly!" However, he did not notice that he had not absorbed any vital energy, and the skeleton, with its spine broken and only half of its body remaining, still had green light flickering in its eyes as it reached out to grab his leg.

Darkness most effectively stimulates one's imagination of fear, causing Han Kexin, Jin Shi, and even the thick-skinned Wang Chao to involuntarily become tense. Their legs could not help but tremble slightly, holding their breath and concentrating intently, beads of sweat covering their foreheads. They could clearly hear their own heartbeats quickening, their nerves overly taut, having long since become startled birds.

Xiao Yu walked at the front with the * picture * book, bending over and advancing slowly

Is that so

Look, there... there is a skeleton!

Be careful! Xiao Yu suddenly turned around and swung his stick, striking the skull of the skeleton that had only half a body left on the ground, completely shattering its skull. "You dead fat man, you almost lost your life just now. The withered skeletons belong to the undead race; as long as the flame of their soul does not extinguish, they will not die. Remember, when dealing with skeletons, aim for the head!"

Xiao Yu seemed to have anticipated this and said lightly: "It is merely a skeletal remains of a dead spirit. Among the undead, skeletons are the weakest, and this particular skeletal remains is the weakest among the skeletons, with strength inferior to that of a goblin slave. It only looks a bit frightening."

Xiao Yu dashed like lightning in front of a skeleton that moved stiffly and slowly, striking it apart with a single blow, causing its fragile skull to shatter. A beam of light, the size of a thumb, shot into Xiao Yu's forehead. Immediately afterward, he struck another skeleton beside him, shattering it as well

Wang Chao's face was trembling with fat, cold sweat trickling down in thin streams. His narrow eyes strained to widen as he muttered under his breath: "Mother... Mother, you make it sound so easy! Fat Master... Fat Master, I have a bit of claustrophobia! Have you been here before? What exactly is down there? Can you at least tell me so I can be somewhat mentally prepared?"

Oh my, there really is a ghost!" Wang Chao exclaimed.

Drink

Wang Chao secretly broke into a sweat, but upon seeing the essence of the skeleton being absorbed by Xiao Yu, he immediately shouted, "Damn it, you stole my experience!"

Xiao Yu led the way into the cave, which was only one meter high. The passage sloped downward, varying in width—some areas were wide while others were narrow. The walls were very rough, showing no signs of human excavation. Looking inside, it was pitch black, damp, and cold, reminiscent of a library.

The entire underground cavern space contains approximately fourteen to fifteen skeletal remains. They are indeed pitifully weak, responding slowly, and often stand up languidly after being disturbed, frequently getting shattered in the process. Xiao Yu only killed four of them, trying to leave the rest for others to slay. Having already killed over twenty goblin slaves, he found that the essence of the skeletal remains was only half that of the goblin slaves, providing no enhancement for him, but still serving as a significant boost for others. Xiao Yu only killed four of them, trying to leave the rest for others to slay. Having already killed over twenty goblin slaves, he found that the essence of the skeletal remains was only half that of the goblin slaves, providing no enhancement for him, but still serving as a significant boost for others.

The four individuals adjusted their breathing and simultaneously charged towards the skeleton soldier, closing in to about ten meters. The skeleton soldier was unsurprisingly awakened. A green light flickered in its hollow eye sockets, the intensity of which was much brighter than that of the withered skeleton. Unlike the withered skeleton, which stood up slowly, it sprang up as if equipped with springs beneath it, leaping three meters high. Its bones crackled incessantly as it swung its bone knife towards the group.

Xiao Yu continued to advance at a steady pace, "No need, we have already arrived"

Wang Chao was somewhat incredulous: "No way, is this for real? It can't be true!"

Wang Chao glanced over and disdainfully said, "Hmph, what’s there to be afraid of from a dead person's bones? Haven't we seen enough dead people today? Even Fat Master is immune to it!"

Xiao Yu nodded and said, "We still need to be cautious; do not let the skeletal remains catch you. Their attacks have a corrosive effect, and a single touch can cause a large chunk of flesh to rot away." After saying this, he charged towards several skeletal remains with Wang Chao.

Jinshi felt as if his throat was about to smoke. Just as he was about to get a drink of water, he couldn't help but scratch his head and asked, "Why? Is the water poisonous?"

Wang Chao heard Xiao Yu's words, and his thick-skinned nature immediately made him forget the terror. He shouted, "Yes, it's just a corpse's bones, isn't it? When I play games, skeletons are the weakest monsters, usually defeated in an instant. Let's go!"

What a terrifying scene this is, in the dim underground space, amidst the silent environment, suddenly several skeletons stood up, their eyes glowing green, and their bones crackling as they moved.

Do not be anxious, let us walk slowly

The four individuals held onto the wooden stick and gradually descended, as the surroundings became increasingly dark.

Han Kexin and Jin Shi discovered that the skeletal remains were not as terrifying as they had imagined, and they both breathed a sigh of relief. Han Kexin looked at the clusters of easily obtainable vital energy and did not want to miss out, so she hurriedly grabbed a wooden stick and joined the fray. After a brief moment of hesitation, Jin Shi also rushed over.

Survival of the fittest, the strong preying on the weak, this is the unchanging law of the jungle that has persisted in nature for millions of years. Humans must go through a phase of adaptation; as long as they adapt to their environment, humanity can conquer it through intelligence, but adaptation does require a certain amount of time

The initial-level monsters are indeed formidable

A stone struck the stalactite, and a crisp sound echoed in the silent underground cave. Immediately after, a series of chilling cracking noises began, and the four or five skeletons in the underground actually moved, their hollow eye sockets simultaneously glowing with a ghostly green light as they slowly stood up

Wang Chao and Han Kexin successfully struck the skeleton soldier. Wang Chao felt as if he had hit a piece of steel, his hand vibrating with pain, yet the skeleton soldier's body only showed a few fine cracks. Han Kexin was slightly stronger than him, but even her strike on the hardest skull only resulted in a few cracks as well

The skeleton soldier has no senses, does not know pain, and as a lowly undead, it possesses no emotions, thus it cannot feel anger. It raised its bone and book knife to strike at the nearby metal and stone, which were blocked by a wooden stick. As a result, the tremendous force sent it flying three meters away, crashing to the ground. It then turned and struck Wang Chao's chest with its bone shield, causing Wang Chao to spit blood and be thrown back.

Xiao Yu's physical fitness has far surpassed that of the other three, and his reflexes are also the fastest. In a flash, he moved forward to meet the attack, using the wooden stick in his hand to block the skeleton soldier's bone knife. The force of this strike was terrifying; although Xiao Yu managed to dissipate most of the power at a precise angle, he still felt a shock in his hands, and the area around his tiger's mouth split open. A large notch was corroded into the wooden stick, which was as hard as steel.

A flash of green light flickered in the skeleton soldier's eyes, and its right hand, gripping the knife, suddenly exerted tremendous force. Xiao Yu felt as if a mountain was pressing down on him, the immense power forcing him to kneel on one knee, causing cracks to appear in the ground beneath him. The other three, seeing the strongest Xiao Yu in such a state, changed their expressions drastically, realizing the formidable nature of this monster, and quickly seized the opportunity to launch an attack.

Xiao Yu said lightly: "This is a skeleton soldier, a low-level monster, with strength comparable to that of a goblin warrior, but far stronger than an ordinary skeletal remains. Be prepared, let's go together"

The four individuals finally emerged from the narrow cave, only to find themselves in a pitch-black underground cavern. This space was not small, covering an area equivalent to several basketball courts combined. Surrounding them were some naturally formed holes, possibly passages, the destinations of which remained unknown. In the corner, there were pointed stalactites overhead, from which water dripped continuously. Numerous towering stone pillars stood here, their surfaces smooth and damp, adorned with patches of peculiar moss that emitted a faint glow, barely illuminating the cavern's surroundings. The sound of flowing water could be faintly heard; on the right side of the cavern, an underground river flowed by.

Xiao Yu glanced at hetushu.com, picked up a stone from the ground, and gently threw it towards the piles of bones.

Wang Chao pointed at a pile of skeletons ahead and said, "There is still one more, let me deal with it!"

Wang Chao looked at the skeleton soldier swinging its sword and exclaimed, "What on earth! Is this for real? This is just too outrageous!"

There are many withered bones and skeletons in the other passages. Xiao Yu glanced around at the five or six passages and continued, "However, you have grown stronger. The effects of the withered bones and skeletons are no longer significant. As long as these low-level undead are not disturbed, they will not awaken on their own. Let's leave them for now."

"Rest assured, the water is not toxic." Xiao Yu paused and continued, "Remember, under no circumstances should you approach water sources lightly, as they often harbor dangers, and areas near outdoor water sources are typically densely populated by other creatures"

Han Kexin listened intently to every word spoken by Xiao Yu. At this moment, she was covered in dirt, her long legs adorned with black stockings that were torn, revealing her fair skin. The strands of hair on her cheeks clung to her skin due to sweat, giving her an unusual allure. She noticed several white objects beneath a massive stalactite ahead, and upon realizing what they were, she let out a startled cry.

Human beings are not as fragile as most people imagine; in fact, humans are highly adaptable creatures. Harsh environments often foster growth. After enduring a bloody battle and a harrowing escape, those present may still be crying or trembling, yet their gazes and demeanor have significantly changed from the beginning.

After the five skeletons stood up, they quickly noticed four individuals slowly approaching, the sound of cracking bones incessantly echoing.