Chapter Seven, Deep in the Mine

This loud noise also attracted the attention of both warring parties, and this thunderous sound, which only occurs on the surface, is quite a novel experience for any underground dwellers, not to mention how much more so when it explodes almost right beside your ear

Nevertheless, even so, Verna's adventuring team suffered a certain degree of damage. A total of five bear goblins and three half-orc warriors lost their lives in this raid. They all perished during the initial assault. In addition, many others sustained injuries of varying degrees.

In the next moment, the roaring flames ruthlessly erupted from Jan's fingertips, completely enveloping the Terrorclaw Beast. These were not mere ordinary flames; they writhed and twisted as if they were serpents, driven by a collective will, swiftly extending inward through the crevices of the Terrorclaw Beast's rocky shell

At this point, Verna clearly hesitated. In fact, she did not want to do this, but her subordinates were evidently very eager for the necromancer to stand on their side. After all, they had just witnessed how powerful a mage could be. The monster that she could not kill with all her might had not even had a single encounter in front of the other. Such immense power is not something that everyone possesses. The monster that she could not kill with all her might had not even had a single encounter in front of the other. Such immense power is not something that everyone possesses

At the same time, the female demons also began their actions

If it were not for the unmistakable heat-sensing vision of the dark elf revealing to Verna that beneath the black cloak lay a living being, she might even have doubted whether it was a lich that had lived for hundreds or thousands of years

The female demon guard launched an attack on a "controlled terror claw beast," inflicting 20X3 points of damage

This is truly unbelievable

However, in reality, this was not the case. The furious attacks passed through the bodies of the female demons without inflicting any harm on them. On the contrary, those female demons extended their arms and effortlessly penetrated the incredibly sturdy armor of the terror claw monster, which even blades could not pierce, and firmly grasped its insides

Zhan En sensed the probing from Weierna, but he did not care about it. At this moment, he was standing in front of a corpse of a terror claw monster, whispering something to his aide.

Soul and Life

However, Jan did not say much; on the contrary, he simply extended his hand to wave and then began to speak

If this is indeed the case, then even someone like Jan, who belongs to the demon race, would inevitably feel somewhat troubled

Immediately thereafter, the enormous lifeless body collapsed to the ground with a resounding thud

Let alone the fact that the one before them is a necromancer, elemental spells are certainly not his forte. If Jan had used a necromantic spell to eliminate a clawed beast, Verna would not have been surprised at all. However, the fact that he actually managed to defeat a clawed beast using elemental spells, which are not typically favored by necromancers, was nothing short of astonishing for Verna

I understand, I will go with you.

Swish ... ... ! ! ''

He did not panic in the face of the ambush like those mercenaries. Although, as a mage, he should have tried to create distance and wait for an opportunity to counterattack, Jan did not do so. In fact, when confronted with that fearsome clawed creature, he did not even move; he simply extended his hand and pointed forward.

While commanding her mercenaries to strip the dead of their belongings for "recycling," Verna paced angrily. This time, the expedition had truly encountered misfortune, facing five clawed beasts at once, a rare occurrence in the underground. Even Verna could not ascertain with certainty whether she was fortunate or unfortunate.

Gazing at the lifeless body before him, Jan shook his head. Due to the presence of a gathering of clawed beasts near his dungeon, Jan was very familiar with the habits of these monsters

I feel that they look somewhat off

The female demon guard killed the "Controlled Terror Claw Beast," earning 130 experience points

Master Mage

They emerged from the void, emitting piercing screams, and rushed towards the terror claws with outstretched arms. On the surface, these female demons appeared so slender and fragile that a single slap from the terror claws would be enough to shatter them completely

The raid came swiftly and ended just as quickly; in the blink of an eye, all five terror claw monsters were completely eradicated. For those adventurers, these creatures were fearsome beasts. However, for the undead, all living beings are merely fragile toys.

However, Jan's reaction was far quicker than the Terrorclaw Monster had anticipated

... ...

For any adventurous team, the Fearsome Claw Monster is a formidable adversary that causes considerable headaches

They are indeed not right

Although Jan did not show much during the recent battle, Verna has already realized that he is a formidable mage. On the surface, everything Jan did seemed ordinary, something any mage could accomplish. However, Verna is well aware of the true power of Jan's magic.

Well, to some extent

Verna was not very willing to do this, but since her subordinates had said so, she had no choice but to brace herself and come to inquire. After all, for Verna, she hoped to minimize her losses as much as possible. Otherwise, even if she completed the task, she would probably gain nothing beneficial upon returning to Brandon Stone City.

Zhan En did not doubt Enoya's judgment, and the reason was simple. At this moment, the system panel in front of Zhan En had already displayed the battle information from earlier.

The tremendous sound produced by the lightning whip striking the body of the terror claw creature reverberated throughout the entire tunnel, causing dust to continuously pour down. The echoing roar within the tunnel even made it difficult for others to maintain their footing. The unfortunate terror claw creature was directly sent flying, crashing into a corner of the tunnel. Debris fell and collapsed, burying that massive body beneath it—now, no one could discern what lay beneath.

It seems that we may encounter a formidable enemy this time

Enoya shares the same view regarding her master’s doubts. Although the terror claw monsters are foolish, they are not idiots. However, the way they fought just now was hardly different from that of a group of imbeciles. If these creatures were truly so easy to deal with, then Jan and Enoya would have long since cleaned up the trash around the dungeon.

This is not scientific ... ... Why has the terror claw monster come here? This is not its hunting ground, and there is nothing here that would attract the terror claw monster's attention.

Therefore, most of Verna's subordinates also hoped that the necromancer could "take care of" them, after all, both sides shared the same goal, and wouldn't it be beneficial to help each other

... ...

A monster nearly three meters tall leaped out from beside Jan, opening its sharp beak and emitting a piercing, unpleasant cry. Its sharp claws, accompanied by the howling wind, tore through the darkness as it lunged toward the mage in front of it

Retracting her gaze from the corpse of the terror claw beast, Jan murmured softly. She had no clue as to who had manipulated the terror claw beast. This was not due to a lack of clues or information, but rather because in the dimly lit region, there were simply too many races capable of such feats. In the worst-case scenario, it was possible that a spirit-sucking creature was hidden within.

Just as Jan was frowning in thought, a voice suddenly came from beside him. He looked up to see Verna standing a short distance away, appearing quite uncomfortable. Noticing Jan's gaze, Verna's right hand twitched slightly, as if she wanted to do something. However, in the end, she merely reached for the hilt of the sword at her waist, took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and then turned to Jan to speak.

The current terror claw monster resembles a walking stone furnace, with flames burning inside, yet unable to escape. Its solid stone-like skin prevents any release, causing the terror claw monster to experience unprecedented pain

Master Mage, I believe you have already noticed that this place is very dangerous. I think if we continue to disperse as we did before, it may lead to unnecessary losses for both sides. If possible...

Faced with this sudden attack, the entire adventuring team was thrown into chaos. The Terrorclaw, a high-tier entity in the underground food chain, possesses a shell as solid as rock that seems to cover its body like armor. Its scissor-like massive claws enable it to effortlessly slice a person in half. They are fierce, battle-hardened, and tireless

Upon seeing this, Jan's heart skipped a beat. It is not easy to manipulate creatures like the Terror Claw. Even for Jan, while it is easy to kill these monsters, getting them to obediently follow commands is quite difficult. However, from the current clarity of the situation, it is evident that these Terror Claws are being controlled by something. Moreover, it is likely that the other party has already detected his arrival; otherwise, they would not have set up an ambush in such a place.

Boom

Thinking of this, she glanced again at Jan and Enoya, who were standing not far away. This time, a hint of hesitation appeared in Verna's eyes

What kind of character the gray dwarf possesses, Velna is certainly well aware of

Before the giant claw crushed Jan's head, the terror claw beast stopped its movements. It writhed in pain, continuously retreating. The shell that was originally meant to protect it had now become the most lethal threat to the terror claw beast. The raging flames mercilessly consumed its flesh and blood, burning ever more fiercely.

The Siren Guard launched an attack on a "Controlled Terrorclaw Beast," inflicting 30x3 points of damage, with a critical hit of +5

Sensing the arrival of death, the terror claw creature began to fight back. It abandoned the bear goblin in its bloodied hands, trembling and screaming as it retreated. However, the banshee held on tightly to it, as if an invisible chain connected the two. She widened her dark eye sockets and opened her mouth. Soon, streams of white light emerged from the terror claw creature's facial features, coalescing into a small stream that the banshee drew into her mouth

Even for a mage, the fearsome claw beast is still a terrifying enemy. Its hard armor not only withstands weapons but also resists the onslaught of magic. However, Jan can effortlessly manipulate the flames of magic to penetrate the gaps in its skin. This ability to elementalize fire is something that even in the city of the dark elves, Verna has only seen in the most powerful archmages.

Just as the Terrorclaw was trying to break free from the flames, Enoia had already stepped forward to shield Jan from harm. Then, with her right hand clenched in a fist, she forcefully swung it forward— a long whip, condensed from thunder and lightning, appeared in the necromancer girl's hand, creating a series of dazzling illusions in the air as it struck heavily against the massive body of the Terrorclaw.