Gao Wu: If this BOSS isn't nerfed, is it even playable?

Chapter 70 Advanced Quest: Goblin Centurion

Roar--!
Another roar exploded from another direction.

The sound was exactly the same as the roar of the monster from before, full of primal savagery.

Lin Ye looked in the direction from which the sound came.

At the edge of the field of vision, on the roof of another building, stood a smaller monster with longer arms and a faster movement speed.

LV.17!

The exact same level, the exact same fusion form.

The two monsters, separated by thousands of meters, roared back and forth, as if engaging in some kind of primal communication, or as if declaring that they had jointly occupied this area.

Lin Ye held his breath, recalling the conversation he had overheard a few days ago.

"It seems like the number of mutated beasts in the entire contaminated area has decreased significantly in the past month!"

"This is great! It's better for us to make money easily than for those unlucky guys!"

If the monsters in front of them are those two people.

Their mission is to clear out the mutated beasts from the contaminated area.

But why did they end up like this?
Lin Ye's thoughts raced. He immersed his consciousness in his system panel and quickly found a task he had received long ago but had always ignored—

[Kings never meet!]

[Mission Objective: Kill the Level 20 Area Boss!]

[Quest Rewards: 25000 Experience Points, 10 Skill Points, Unlock New Stage: P2!]

Advancing from a goblin minion to a goblin warrior represents a comprehensive leap in one's life level.

Therefore, unlocking the new P2 stage will likely provide a much greater boost to oneself than advancing the racial template.

Right now, these two LV17 monsters are like terrifying gatekeepers on the road to the final boss of the area.

Just as Lin Ye was pondering, the two monsters began their frenzied slaughter!
They were like two tireless killing machines, rampaging through the ruins.

Any mutated beast that appears in their field of vision, regardless of its level, has only one fate—

Torn into pieces, or smashed into mincemeat.

Lin Ye seemed to be deep in thought.

This doesn't seem like a mutant beast preying on other mutant beasts for survival.

Because they did not make any eating motions.

This is simply indiscriminate killing.

Or……

They seemed to be carrying out the last instructions they received before they died.

Even if you turn into a monster, you must complete the mission of "cleaning up the escaped mutated beasts"!
Lin Ye was somewhat annoyed.

His leveling area is being destroyed.

These mutated beasts are an important resource for him to reliably gain experience points.

These resources are now being cleared away by these two monsters in an extremely efficient manner.

We must find a way to get rid of them!
The moment this thought arose, a cold system notification sounded in his mind.

[Ding! Host detected to have reached a specific level, facing new crises and challenges; racial advancement quest triggered!]

[Advanced Quest: Goblin Centurion!]

[Mission Description: A true warrior must prove his bravery with the heads of even greater enemies! You command no soldiers, but your reputation will resound throughout these ruins.]

[Mission Requirements: Defeat two LV.17 fused mutant monsters.]

[Mission Reward: Race template upgraded to Goblin Centurion, all attribute growth rates increased!]

Lin Ye was not surprised when he received the mission.

Given the system's track record, it's highly likely that these two fusion monsters are also "elite monsters" similar to the mutated black panther.

He is currently at LV12.

Trying to challenge elite monsters that are 5 levels higher than you, whose strength and speed completely overwhelm your own, is tantamount to suicide.

We must find a way to upgrade.

At the very least, he needs to reach LV17 before he's qualified to gather intelligence and devise a strategy, just like he did with the mutated black panther before.

Once the thought was made up in his mind, Lin Ye no longer hesitated in the slightest.

His figure silently blended into the deeper darkness, like a drop of water merging into the ocean, leaving no trace.

We need to leave the abandoned city and plan for the long term.

……

the next day.

Chen Meng's spear moved with lightning speed, each thrust accompanied by a piercing shriek that tore through the air, the spear tip aimed precisely at Lin Ye's vital points. Lin Ye, spear in hand, remained focused, calmly responding to Chen Meng's relentless onslaught.

clang!clang!clang!
The sound of metal clashing was endless and sparks flew everywhere.

I got distracted.

Chen Meng's voice suddenly rang out. He flicked his wrist, and the gun's stance suddenly changed. He bypassed Lin Ye's block at an unbelievable angle, and the gun barrel struck Lin Ye's right shoulder heavily.

boom!
Lin Ye stumbled and almost fell.

"Anything on your mind?"

Chen Meng holstered his gun and stood there, staring intently at him.

Lin Ye nodded.

"Teacher, I have something I'd like to ask you."

Lin Ye pondered for a moment.

His real concern was actually about the abandoned city.

But he didn't forget what he wanted to ask Chen Meng.

So he immediately recounted in detail the recruitment email he had received from the Martial Hall online the day before.

After hearing this, Chen Meng showed a hint of surprise on his face.

"Even the Martial Hall has come looking for you?"

He pondered for a moment and then asked, "What are the names of the people who sent you the invitations?"

"The Thunderclap Martial Hall also has... a name called Black Peak."

Lin Ye answered.

Upon hearing these names, Chen Meng's surprised expression instantly turned into understanding.

"So it was them."

"Have you been playing ranked games online lately? And you've climbed the ranks pretty quickly with a high win rate, right?"

Lin Ye nodded.

"now it's right."

Chen Meng picked up a towel to wipe his sweat and explained, "Don't be fooled by their names. These so-called Martial Halls are just second-rate, third-rate things in our Ninghai Province."

"Teacher, what exactly is the Martial Hall?"

He was still unclear about the concept and directly asked the question that was on his mind.

Chen Meng simply leaned his gun against the wall and sat down.

"sit."

"Now that you've come across this, I'll have a good talk with you about it, as it concerns your future path as a martial artist."

Lin Ye sat down.

Listen quietly.

"The so-called Martial Hall can be understood as a force with a clear organizational structure formed spontaneously by martial artists."

"A hundred years ago, alien races invaded, and human martial arts revived. The first group of martial artists formed the first few major martial hall organizations in order to stick together, share resources and intelligence."

"Today, the Martial Hall has evolved into a behemoth with a mature system. It is like a company or group that you are familiar with, which controls a huge amount of resources, techniques and intelligence."

"Even the most talented martial artist can only acquire limited resources."

"By joining the Martial Hall, you can receive missions of various levels to explore the Heavenly Abyss Rift, hunt high-level mutated beasts, or directly participate in wars against alien races, thereby gaining merit and wealth to exchange for cultivation resources."

Lin Ye suddenly realized.

The so-called "Martial Hall" is probably similar to a "gang" or "guild" in the game.

Chen Meng sneered, then changed the subject: "The headhunters from those martial halls that sent you the invitations are basically on the Martial Peak platform 24/7, searching for promising new talents in various cities."

"The D-level contract they offer sounds like it provides you with security, but in reality, it's just a contract of servitude!"

"Once you sign, you will be bound to this Martial Hall for at least the next five to ten years."

"Most of the profits you earn from missions will be handed over to the Martial Hall. If you manage to keep half of it, that's already pretty good. They use the cheapest cost to cultivate a large number of newcomers like you. As long as even one of them can grow into a successful person, they'll make a fortune."

"Lin Ye, I don't care how short of money you are right now, remember, never easily agree to a contract with any Martial Hall, especially one as low-class as this!"

Lin Ye felt a chill run down his spine and nodded solemnly.

He was indeed tempted.

"Teacher, what is a good Martial Hall like?"

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