Amidst the laughter and conversations of the group, Aimee's setup was quietly completed. An illusion the size of a Volcano Dragon replaced its position, while the Volcano Dragon faded into the color of the mud, becoming completely invisible to Chun.

To everyone's surprise, the illusion could actually pull the cart like the Volcano Dragon. But seeing Aimee sweating and gritting her teeth, it was clear that this corporeal illusion was immensely taxing on her mana.

This was the first time Chun saw her being so serious and found her incredibly captivating! Honestly, just using this move of creating a corporeal illusion, even if facing a stronger water monster, could ensure escape if not victory. This truly was a life-saving technique. Could I perhaps learn this from her in the future?

In any case, the cart continued on its way amidst cheerful chatter, while the Volcano Dragon lay in ambush along the path of the pursuers...

Finally, a tremendous explosion erupted from the mud behind them!

A red flash burst before Chun's eyes:

——Warning! Your team member Volcano Dragon is launching a bursting attack on the swamp Six-headed Serpent...

——System prompt: Your master-level module combination...

Holy Shit, another Six-headed Serpent! This species has quite a variety!

At that moment, everyone, having prepared in advance, cast various magic shields, earth shields, and Chun's root protection onto the cart!

A crisp sound of chains was heard, as the Volcano Dragon was locked in a struggle with the Six-headed Serpent!

The Six-headed Serpent acted like six water cannons, spewing venom all around—there was no way for the cart to dodge. It was time to test the strength of the shields!

Boom! The cart shuddered as the outermost magic power shield was shattered, hitting the subsequent earth shield, which started rapidly dissolving as if encountered strong acid!

Holy Shit, is it my turn next?

Just then, two bottles flew over—the Wine Angel and Plague Angel sprung into action!

The bottles hit two heads, explosively releasing two halos of fog that enveloped the Six-headed Serpent—a fake wine dizziness barrier! Venom amplification barrier!

Chun was stunned, thinking that the Wine Angel's skills weren't just for laughs. But what was the meaning behind Nan's venom amplification?

Yet the effects were immediate, as the six heads swayed chaotically, unable to aim properly, and what's more, they spewed blood instead of venom!

The next moment, raining swordsmanship, the Dark Elf's fireballs, Medusa's petrification, and the Vampire Girl's blood burst all came crashing in!

Amidst the booming datastream, a bold red message "Chain Binding Escape Failed" was particularly conspicuous!

Holy Shit, just this one failure to escape truly befits a Super Divine Artifact!

The battle was already without suspense.

Chun then asked Nan: "Xiao—"

No, the Wine Angel had also adjusted her name to Plague Angel in the business channel, evidently wanting to keep Nan's name a secret to avoid being intercepted by Consortium players.

Chun also adjusted his address: "Plague Angel, what's this venom amplification of your bottle?"

The Plague Angel replied: "It's just like Old Wine making fake wine, forcibly amplifying it is akin to making fake medicine, it changes the toxin's properties, and the result is it poisons itself to death!"

Old Wine was anxious: "What do you mean fake wine? I'm the Wine God, alright!"

Holy Shit, such an unembellished principle! But how much wisdom is required to execute this?

Finally, the Six-headed Serpent was surrounded with brutal attacks, and as the last two broken heads spewed a miserable cry, the battle ended!

——System prompt: Congratulations! Battle concluded, you gained vast combat experience, leveled up to 39! You gained team members' recognition, commanding power +10. Your absorbed Earth Spirit Earth Lotus grew through combat training.

——System prompt: Congratulations! Your module combination skill gained extensive training in battle, upgraded to Master Level 5...

——System prompt: Your team acquired the Divine Artifact-level material "Earth-Water Crystal Core."

——System prompt: Team member Volcano Dragon's bursting attack gained strength through battle training.

Earth-Water Crystal Core: Divine Artifact-level material, can be bound to the physique, transforming into an Earth-Water Body. Can release an Earth Water Barrier to increase 40% Earth Series resistance, 40% Water Series resistance, absorb 40 points of Earth Series damage converting it to Earth Series energy, absorb 30 points of Water Series damage converting it to Water Series energy...

...

The entire team erupted in cheers!

Chun was particularly elated. Earth Lotus also grew, then Master Level 5, and bursting with Divine Artifact materials!

It was a necessity; even giant lizards on level 2 dropped materials, let alone a level 7 monster; the key was—

Looking at the Volcano Dragon's noticeably more imposing figure, this was the biggest gain!

Of course, the current focus was using battle to sustain battle, definitely not keeping this Earth-Water Crystal Core, might as well use it directly.

Chun asked, "Who should use this Earth-Water Crystal Core?"

Medusa immediately slid over, her voice coy with anticipation: "Leader, it's most suitable for me!"

Hmm, being both a water serpent and using petrification, it's undoubtedly you!

"Then it's yours!"

Medusa gave Chun a fragrant kiss then grabbed the crystal core and swallowed it whole!

——System prompt: S-class mercenary Medusa, Medesia's affection for you has become "love"!

The Volcano Dragon spoke up: "Master, can I eat this prey?"

Chun suddenly recalled the leader's words: "Can it be eaten? Would it conflict with your attributes, affecting your growth?"

Olka replied: "It definitely will! Eating it is not recommended. Besides, the cry when the Six-headed Serpent died might have alerted stronger Multi-headed Serpents, so we should leave quickly."

The Volcano Dragon felt it was a pity: "If we left this corpse for other Multi-headed Serpents, next time they'd be stronger."

Right! And it's also possible we might face the approaching Seven-headed and Eight-headed Serpent head-on, which would be disastrous!

Chun immediately thought of the trial-and-error method during the second trip to the sewer: When the Cannibal Fish in the water couldn't bear it, run to shore. When the rats on the shore were too numerous, jump into the water! Unable to gather on either side, ultimately neither posed a threat.

Chun decisively said: "We also shouldn't leave this corpse for the water monsters. Let's quickly drag the corpse ashore, feed it to the insects in the Decaying Forest! The insects probably wouldn't want to fight us over such high-quality food, and it would open up a safe path for us. If the Multi-headed Serpent follows the corpse's scent, perhaps it'll even fight the insects!"

The team was incredibly impressed: "As expected from the leader, we're learning!"

Hehe, last time Aileen was the one who said this, this is what developing artificial intelligence means!

Thus, two chains from the Volcano Dragon extended, one dragging the boat, the other dragging the corpse, rapidly heading toward the shore. After all, only going ashore guaranteed they wouldn't meet the Multi-headed Serpent head-on.

And this time, the noticeable change in the Volcano Dragon after its power-up was felt, as it moved faster even while dragging two large items. Excellent, there's no problem with the Six-headed Fire Serpent below.

Meanwhile, Chun observed the poisonous blood flowing from the Six-headed Serpent's corpse, certain to attract pursuers.

...

The team advanced obliquely, breaking through the swamp's steaming mist, once again seeing the outlines of the Decaying Forest.

Kasha immediately flew back to report: "Ahead, there are numerous insect swarms, many leader-class; don't approach easily!"

Chun, strategizing, declared: "Then we'll wait for the Multi-headed Serpent to come!"

This move is called driving the tiger to devour the wolf!

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