Chapter 116: Chapter 115: Killing the Hell Envoy, The Gate of Hell Opens!
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[Messenger Of Gate of Hell · Bigoas] (Lv40 Physical Type · 5-Star BOSS)
Physical Attack Power: 2350
Physical Defense: 1140
Magic Defense: 1100
HP: 258,000
Skills: Death Roar (C-Level), Desperate Trample (B-Level), Undead Judgment (C-Level)…
Description: The guardian of the Gate of Hell, a messenger from the underworld. Bigoas is most skilled with the magic box it wields, which serves as its most formidable weapon...
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After using Detection to examine the BOSS's stats, the thief girl Lucy glanced around. Only then did she realize their entire team consisted of just five people, including herself.
"What? How are we supposed to fight this BOSS with so few people?"
Wu Haotian nudged his chin in Zhang Yue's direction. "He's enough by himself."
At this moment, Zhang Yue picked up the Necromancer's Staff, locked onto the Hell Envoy, and launched an attack.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Four consecutive S-level skills slammed into the Hell Envoy, causing several damage numbers in the range of 2000–3000 to explode above its head.
But against a 5-star BOSS with such high attributes, even Zhang Yue's attacks were starting to feel insufficient!
One combo barely reduced the Hell Envoy's HP by a fifteenth.
Meanwhile, the Apocalypse Black Dragon and Dark Skeleton King worked together to chip away at the Hell Envoy's health. Following their wave of attacks, Lightning Mage Lin Tian and Flame Knight Wu Haotian joined in with their assaults.
The team worked in unison, forcing the Hell Envoy to retreat repeatedly under their focused firepower.
But before they could launch another round of attacks, the stolen magic box reappeared in the Hell Envoy's possession. It transformed into a shield and a crystalline warblade, equipping itself and the Hell Envoy simultaneously.
"Only three seconds?" Lucy exclaimed in shock. "My Steal skill's effect on the BOSS is too short."
With the magic box restored, regaining its combat strength, the Hell Envoy locked its first aggro onto Lucy, the one who had stolen its box.
ROAR!
With a Death Roar, it knocked back Wu Haotian and the Dark Skeleton King standing in front of it.
It then cast Undead Judgment, immobilizing Lucy.
Wielding the crystalline warblade, the Hell Envoy charged at her!
Boom! Boom!
The seven-meter-tall Hell Envoy shook the ground with every step.
Trapped within the Undead Judgment barrier, Lucy crouched down, hugging her head, and wailed, "Your mom's kiss! I didn't even attack you. Why are you coming after me? Go after them instead."
Just as the crystalline warblade was about to strike, Flame Knight Wu Haotian rushed in from the side, using his Flaming Shield to block the Hell Envoy's heavy blow!
Thanks to Zhang Yue's S-Level Divine Protection, the 2625 damage Wu Haotian received was fully absorbed by the shield.
Wu Haotian glanced at Zhang Yue and said, "No wonder that girl always says being with you feels super safe."
Zhang Yue replied, "Stall it. Wait for Lucy's Steal skill to come off cooldown."
With that, Zhang Yue resumed attacking to draw the Hell Envoy's aggro.
If the BOSS disengaged from combat, it would quickly regenerate HP.
However, with the magic box providing its shield, Zhang Yue's attacks could no longer deal any damage to the Hell Envoy.
During this time, he relied on Lucy's astonishingly nimble movements, which left even the newcomer stunned, to continuously dodge the Hell Envoy's attacks!
A minute passed, and Lucy's Steal finally came off cooldown.
Steal!
The Hell Envoy's crystalline shield and warblade disappeared once again.
Seizing the opportunity, Zhang Yue unleashed all of his fully charged S-level skills, bombarding the Hell Envoy.
After a heavy assault, the Hell Envoy regained its magic box and returned to an invincible state.
The Hell Envoy's greatest strength lay in the magic box. Without it, it would be utterly powerless against Zhang Yue.
Thus, the process repeated more than ten times, chipping away bit by bit until the Hell Envoy was finally worn down to death.
[Ding~ Congratulations on defeating the Level 40 5-Star BOSS [Hell Envoy · Bigoas]. EXP +300,000, Energy +40,000,000]
As the massive body of the Hell Envoy collapsed with a thud, a faint "crack" echoed as the Gate of Hell behind it silently opened!
At the same time, a system announcement descended from the sky.
[Regional Announcement] (Dawn Sanctuary):
[Ding~ The Gate of Hell has opened. Adventurers, begin your hellish journey]
The announcement caused a frenzy among tens of thousands of adventurers in the Dawn Sanctuary.
"Is that the legendary Gate of Hell that hasn't been opened for over a century? It's open now?"
"So, the Hell Envoy Bigoas must have been killed? Who did it? So amazing."
"They say countless treasures are hidden inside the Gate of Hell. Brothers, let's hurry over and take a look."
Near the Gate of Hell, the group reached the most satisfying part: looting.
A 5-star BOSS's drop rate was never low.
Zhang Yue approached the corpse of the Hell Envoy Bigoas to collect the spoils.
[Ding~ Congratulations! You picked up Gold Coins +11]
[Ding~ Congratulations! You picked up Lv5 Magic Crystals (Materials) +22]
[Ding~ Congratulations! You picked up equipment [Hellfire Boots]]
[Ding~ Congratulations! You picked up a special item [Key of Hell]]
[Ding~ ...]
In total, there were three pieces of equipment, two of which were 4-star. Among them, there was even a 5-star item.
A Level 38 5-star piece of equipment: Hellfire Boots for magical professions.
In an era where even 4-star equipment was still rare, 5-star equipment was god-tier.
However, even with Zhang Yue's current level, he couldn't equip it just yet.
The other two 4-star items were distributed to Lin Tian and Wu Haotian.
Finally, Zhang Yue's gaze fell on the key in his hand, which seemed to drip with blood.
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[Key of Hell] (Special Item)
Description: The only key capable of unlocking Hell's Treasure Chests. If you manage to find these chests within the Gate of Hell, you will gain endless riches...
Note: The holder of the Key of Hell will receive three extra opportunities to enter the Gate of Hell.
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Looking at the Level 25 3-star Necromancer's Staff in his hand from the Third World, Zhang Yue sighed, "Hopefully, I'll find a better weapon inside the Gate of Hell."
With that, the group approached the Gate of Hell.
[Ding~ Attention! Each adventurer has only one lifetime opportunity to enter the Gate of Hell. You will have three hours to explore. If you die during this time, you will be unable to re-enter.
Each adventurer may only carry one treasure chest out of the Gate of Hell. Treasure chests are limited in number—first come, first serve]
As the system prompt ended, the five of them stepped into the Gate of Hell.
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Their vision shifted to a gloomy land littered with bones.
From all directions, giant man-eating worms roamed around.
Scattered on the ground were visible silver coins, materials, and equipment.
In the dark corners, treasure chests could be seen.
Lucy shot forward like lightning, crazily picking up the silver coins on the ground.
She then ran to a black treasure chest, hugged it tightly, and wore a satisfied expression.
Wu Haotian reminded her, "Each person can only take one treasure chest out. The one you're holding is probably a low-grade black iron chest. Think carefully before you decide, little one."
"Who said I was taking it out? I just wanted to test its weight." Lucy quickly put down the black iron chest and dusted her hands.
Wu Haotian continued, "The treasure chest tiers here should be the same as the dungeon scrolls. The highest should be King-grade chests. We have three hours—let's each aim to take a King-grade chest out."
For regular adventurers, the highest tier was King-grade.
But for Zhang Yue, there was a Hell-grade chest above the King-grade, one only he could open—the only one in the world.
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