Monsters Are Coming

"That's me." Phase Kill nodded calmly after reading the parsed information, dispersing the crimson battle aura around him.

"Come with me."

Without any superfluous words, Phase Kill decisively followed in the footsteps of the Tiger Stripe Clan man, heading towards the depths of the island.

The sandy ground beneath their feet was gradually replaced by soft soil and vegetation.

The air of the tropical jungle was filled with a moist scent, mingled with the earthy fragrance and the fresh scent of plants.

Sunlight filtering through the overlapping leaves cast mottled shadows, weaving a net of light and dark on the ground.

Occasionally, a few brightly colored birds flew through the canopy, emitting clear cries.

On the ground, a thick layer of fallen leaves formed a soft carpet, producing a rustling sound with each step.

As they ventured further, the terrain of the jungle gradually rose, with the Tiger Stripe Clan man leading him through dense forests.

By this time, Phase Kill heard the sound of flowing water.

Before long, the scene before them opened up, revealing a hot spring pool surrounded by jungle.

The pool water was crystal clear, with wisps of steam rising from the surface, and thick moss covering the surrounding rocks, with a few unknown wildflowers blooming by the pool's edge.

The decomposition revealed, to his surprise, that it was a Spiritual Spring Pool.

If he could secure and sell it, he could likely earn a considerable amount of sacrificial power.

However, he refrained from doing so, as the Gold Coin Chamber of Commerce had placed their trust in him, and he would not betray it.

One hour later, led by the Tiger Stripe Clan man, Phase Kill arrived at a mine — their destination for this journey.

The mine entrance was inconspicuous, concealed by dense vines and weeds.

Upon entering the cave, the air inside was humid, mixed with a faint scent of rust, and the surrounding rock walls were rough and uneven. The source of thɪs content is novel•fire.net

As they ventured deeper, the mine gradually widened, with chisel marks and tool scratches remaining on the rock walls.

Scattered on the ground were fragments of rocks and broken tools, evidence of frequent mining activities in the past.

Occasionally, a few lit oil lamps could be seen, hanging in recesses on the rock walls, with thick dust accumulating on the lamp covers.

The Tiger Stripe Clan man said nothing, only occasionally glancing back to ensure Phase Kill was following.

Deeper into the mine, the light grew dimmer, with only the faint light from the entrance barely illuminating the path ahead.

This environment, however, did not affect Phase Kill in the slightest.

Though he had not embedded the Eagle-Headed Demon Life Soul, he had already learned how to enhance his vision.

As Qi-Blood surged, his eyes glinted with red light, and the dim environment suddenly brightened.

The terrain of the mine gradually sloped downward.

Continuing downward exploration, the darkness was like a heavy curtain, nearly engulfing all light.

The Tiger Stripe Clan man lit a torch, and the flickering flames cast wavering shadows on the rock walls.

The air was filled with a decaying stench, mixed with the scent of some beast.

"Be careful, it might be nearby," the Tiger Stripe Clan man gulped, appearing extremely tense.

Without saying a word, Phase Kill's Qi-Blood surged.

Strings of Qi-Blood seeped out of his pores, weaving a nearly invisible Qi-Blood grid space with himself at the center, readying for battle.

With heightened senses, Phase Kill suddenly caught a faint sound from afar.

It seemed like some creature was crawling between the rock walls, the sound of its scales rubbing against the stone sending shivers down his spine.

His fist slowly clenched, and the silver-white gloves automatically armed themselves.

At this moment, the Tiger Stripe Clan man suddenly stopped, squatted down, and touched the ground with his hand.

Lowering his gaze, Phase Kill saw deep claw marks on the ground, clearly left by some large creature.

The edges of the claw marks still bore fresh soil, indicating the monster had passed by not long ago.

"It's nearby," the Tiger Stripe Clan man whispered, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding darkness.

"No need to search, I know where it is."

Saying this, Phase Kill looked towards the left front.

In the depth of the darkness, the outline of a large creature's body emerged.

"Prepare for battle," the Tiger Stripe Clan man reminded softly, tightly gripping the spear in his left hand, his gaze fixed on the darkness ahead.

"Step back, I'll handle this, you're not needed here," Phase Kill said, unleashing the Battle Aura Soul.

The surging red airflow enveloped his body, also illuminating the environment within the darkness.

In his eyes appeared a monster resembling a gecko, clinging to the rock wall. Its body was over three meters long, covered with thick, dark green scales, with strong and powerful limbs, and claws like sharp hooks deeply embedded in the rock wall. Its tail was thick, with a row of sharp bone spikes at its tip, wagging like a rattlesnake, yet producing no sound.

What was most striking was its head, where its flat skull was covered with uneven keratinous protrusions. Its black eyes were slightly narrowed, and its slightly open mouth revealed two rows of serrated, sharp teeth.

On the monster's back, there was also a row of sharp dorsal spines extending from neck to tail, each spine resembling a dagger embedded in its back.

The decomposition swept through, and the monster's information emerged in his mind.

[Tear (First Generation Origin)]:

Hunting Level: Level 71.

Source Introduction: A monster possessing the Tear Source passive trait, its attacks inflict additional tearing effect, causing continuous damage to the target (additional tearing damage is influenced by the current damage value (physical damage), and the Life Soul Level, duration of tearing is influenced by the Life Soul Level).

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The parsed information left Phase Kill momentarily stunned, but then a sly grin appeared on his lips.