Chapter 569: Ambush at the Black Serpent Pool
Chapter 569: Ambush at the Black Serpent Pool
’Level 80.’Marcus had no intention of underestimating an opponent like this. One mistake against a boss nearly thirty levels above him could easily cost him his life, especially inside its own territory.
To be safe, he recalled Goldie, Lyanna, Camillo, and the Darkfire Phoenix. Then, careful not to attract the Iceflame Black Serpent Man’s attention, he quietly used his Wanderlust skill to place two teleportation arrays, positioning one on each side of the pool.
With both escape routes prepared, Marcus finally felt confident enough to proceed.
Safety came first. No matter how good an opportunity looked, there was no reason to gamble his life when he had the means to prepare a way out.
Leaving the two Sea Demon Souls and five Royal Sorcerers behind, Marcus and Pebble activated their Wraith Cloaks. Wraith Shadow immediately concealed them from sight, and the two silently advanced toward the Iceflame Black Serpent Man standing motionless in the middle of the pool.
Fifty meters, and even from that distance, the creature hadn’t moved an inch. Its forked tongue flicked lazily between its lips while a faint, continuous hiss echoed through the cavern. It seemed completely unaware of the two invisible figures steadily closing in on it.
’Is this guy actually asleep?’ The thought almost made Marcus smile, but he quickly suppressed it and remained focused. He cast Insight first, yet the serpent man showed no reaction whatsoever. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Marcus carefully examined its information.
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Iceflame Black Serpent Man: Level 80 Silver Boss
HP: 600,000
Originally the Black Ice Serpent King of the Black Serpent Cave. A thousand years ago, after devouring the Millennium Blackflame Ice Flower, it evolved into a Level 70 Golden Boss. After remaining sealed within the cave for another thousand years, it continued training and absorbing the lingering power of the flower until it eventually advanced into a Level 80 Silver Boss.
Trait (Passive) | Ice Venom Aura: Its attacks inflict both ice and poison effects. There is an 80% chance of slowing the target, reducing movement and attack speed by 20%. There is also a 50% chance of freezing the target for 3 to 5 seconds.
Trait (Passive) | Absorb Black Mist: While inside the Black Serpent Cave, it continuously absorbs dark and ice energy, restoring 2,000 HP every second.
Skills: Various water-element spells.
Special Skill | Ice Venom World: Active. Swings its trident to unleash a ring of poisonous ice arrows, damaging every target within a 30-meter radius. Has a 50% chance to inflict Bleeding, dealing 400 damage per second for 15 seconds.