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nChapter 305: Negative State, Amos Temple

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

nA weapon beyond the mundane?

nJi Chen pondered, somewhat unclear about what exactly “beyond the mundane” meant in terms of grade.

nTreasures above 7 stars were legendary treasures, and beyond that were artifacts.

nIf “mundane” referred to treasures of 7 stars, then anything above that was likely legendary.

nUnfortunately, this fragment of a trident’s tip was probably just a small part of the complete trident. Finding this piece had been a stroke of luck; searching for the other parts would be like finding a needle in a haystack.

nJi Chen shook his head slightly with a hint of regret but didn’t dwell on it, tossing it into his backpack where it would gather dust.

nAfter collecting gold and silver coins, gemstones, and jewelry, he left the lair of the Four-Armed Nagas and reunited with Alice.

nThe group set out again, heading to the last monster lair.

nThis time, the monsters were fourth-tier three-star Blue Ring Octopus Beasts. They could release a massive amount of toxins through their tentacles, making them formidable opponents, and there were plenty of them, numbering over a thousand.

nUnder Ji Chen’s strong crowd control, the process of enslavement went smoothly this time.

nSeveral tens of minutes later, Alice’s army of soul servants had increased by another thousand, reaching a total of over two thousand, with just over a thousand left to reach the maximum.

nAs they explored the three monster lairs, Ji Chen returned to King King Island.

nWhen I_Love_Black_Stockings saw over two thousand fourth-tier monsters trailing behind them, behaving as obedient as pets, she was utterly speechless with astonishment.

nSince when could monsters be tamed like this?

nJi Chen paid no attention to her shocked expression and asked directly, “Are there any other monster lairs nearby?”

n“I only know of those three… but 1 can ask the other players on King Kong Island!” l_Love_Black_Stockings quickly said and opened the chat channel to inquire. Soon, she received a response.

n“Some players said they found an underwater ruin in a remote sea area to the south of King King Island, occupied by a large number of monsters. It’s probably another monster lair.

nBut they mentioned that there seems to be something like a negative force field in that area. Anyone who gets too close is affected by negative effects. Coupled with the strong monsters there, no one has dared to approach.”

nAn underwater ruin?

nJi Chen became interested, and his adventurous spirit ignited once again.

nRuins meant danger, but they also meant rewards.

nIf he hadn’t taken the risk to enter the Skeleton Secret Realm earlier, how could he have met Elin and Thotmudo and obtained treasures like the Illusory Mask and Void Ring?

nJi Chen had always followed the philosophy of high risk, high reward.

n“Where is the exact location?”

nI_Love_Black_Stockings was taken aback by Ji Chen’s nonchalant attitude. What others saw as a dangerous place might not be anything to a pro like him.

n“I’ll ask… That sea area is about eighty to ninety nautical miles south of King Kong Island. Near the underwater ruins, there’s a small island with a tall statue on it.

nAs long as you can find that small island, the underwater ruins should be easy to locate.”

nEighty to ninety nautical miles, roughly two hundred kilometers when converted, wasn’t a great distance at sea.

nWith a rough idea in mind, Ji Chen set off immediately.

nThe nine Tyrant Azure Dragons spread out in a V-shape formation, let out a roar, and burst forth with formidable momentum.

nThe seawater churned, and countless small monsters and fish fled in fear.

nBehind the Tyrant Azure Dragons were over two thousand soulless, lifeless monsters, like puppets manipulated by someone.

nEven so, more than two thousand monsters, all of them at least fourth-tier l-star, represented a frightening force.

nWith such a powerful army traveling through the sea, countless monsters scattered in their wake.

nDue to the influence of soul servants, Ji Chen and his group didn’t move very quickly, and took half a day to reach this sea area.

nThis was a distant area, well away from any known shipping routes. There were no indications of human activity nearby, and no readily available resources to exploit. It was a place that not even animals would venture into.

nThere were some scattered small islands in the vicinity, but apart from dilapidated and abandoned houses beyond repair, there was nothing worth noting.

nHoles in the houses, tattered cloth fluttering in the wind on wooden frames, and small docks reduced to decaying wooden supports all gave the place a desolate feeling.

nAfter leaving this group of scattered islands behind, they continued searching for the island with the statue.

n“Lord, do you think that thing over there is a statue?”

nAlice pointed to the distance.

nJi Chen followed her pointing finger and saw a small island in the distance. There stood a tall statue.

n“Head towards that small island.”

nWith his command, the army changed course and sped up.

nAs the distance shortened, the statue’s appearance became clearer. When Ji Chen finally saw it clearly, his pupils couldn’t help but contract.

nThe statue had the appearance of a monstrous creature with a green face, sharp fangs, and wings on its back. One hand cradled its knee, while the other pointed into the distance. Its enormous eyes carried a hint of ferocity.

nThe sculptor had crafted this statue with such precision that it appeared as if it could soar into the sky at any instant. Every aspect, from the wings poised for flight to the well-defined muscles, sharp claws, and even the wrinkles on its skin, appeared remarkably lifelike.

nIt appeared as if it were real.

nAlthough it was just an inanimate statue, it exuded pure evil, strangeness, and chaos.

nAlice looked at it curiously and asked, “Lord, is that thing a statue?”

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