Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 124, Section 123: Hidden Boss! Earth Flame Dragon Lizard!

After informing Su Jinxi, Ling Xiao took out the lizard blood that he had just collected and brought back that afternoon from the warehouse.

Although the skill requirements say "fresh," it hasn't been that long, so it should still be usable, right?

Ling Xiao poured a bottle of blood from an ordinary blazing lizard into his palm.

A slightly viscous, scarlet liquid seeped through the gaps between the fingers, and the essence was absorbed by the palm upon contact.

The barely perceptible moisture made him wonder if it was just his imagination.

Use up the whole bottle.

There were no numerical changes on the panel, but the comfort of the body didn't lie.

It really works!

However, the quantity was too small, and the quality of the blood was too low...

We retrieved the blood of the boss monster and the level 20 BOSS.

Ling Xiao poured the water in and absorbed it while checking the growth of the attribute values.

Before this.

After using up all his free attribute points, Ling Xiao's physique had reached 20 and his spirit had reached 17.

His physique has once again broken through a constraint, but this time it is different from the previous ones.

[Given that your [Constitution] stat has reached 20 points, you can upgrade [Strange Balance] to suit your current attribute, or you can re-draw a [Constitution]-related status!]

After thinking for a moment, Ling Xiao decided to enhance the extremely suitable [Strange Balance].

If we re-randomize, there's no guarantee he'll get a better result, given his luck.

Their talents, profession, and skills have already formed a system, and the basic tone of their fighting style is unlikely to change in the future.

The three physical states, such as [Strange Balance], may not be that exaggerated in terms of intensity.

However, for a combat style like mine that relies on mobility, the ability to execute precise maneuvers and eliminate recovery time is an invaluable "divine skill".

Think about it too.

If you can gain a corresponding status every time you overcome a hurdle, wouldn't you have dozens of statuses if you were lucky enough to grind to LV100?

Contentment is always happy.

Since the current state perfectly matches the attributes after becoming stronger, that's already pretty good.

……

After a long while, Ling Xiao bent and straightened his five fingers, breaking the dried blood scabs.

After being nourished by a large amount of fresh blood, a jelly-like, trembling, crystal-clear blood essence has now been formed in his body.

It can be stored long-term and retrieved at any time.

Not only can it be refined instantly in times of crisis to replenish physical strength in a short period of time, but it can also be slowly digested, integrated into the body, and nourished to the foundation.

After absorbing multiple bottles of BOSS blood, his [Strength] finally reached 14!

This was the first time Ling Xiao had obtained attribute enhancement through his own "cultivation"!

However, when you add up the expenses, it's not small.

Moreover, it will likely become more difficult as time goes on.

However, relying on this method to make progress inevitably leads to the consumption of a large amount of resources.

Such a high level of spending might be difficult for others.

But for Ling Xiao, he would occasionally hunt down a few fresh monsters and "suck their blood" while they were still hot, and that would be the end of it.

After the celebration, everyone fell into a deep sleep. With Brother Xiao keeping watch, they slept very soundly.

After receiving Ling Xiao's message, the craftsmen, including Sister Iron Hammer, did not complain. Knowing the importance of the task, they took turns working in shifts.

The sky was bright.

The number of battle armors that have been forged is already sufficient.

"Everyone, you've all worked hard. Get some sleep and recharge!"

Ling Xiao smiled and praised, "The forging furnace is lucky! It's fortunate to have encountered a few users like you who understand 'it'! You're much better than a novice like me!"

After giving the craftsmen extra bonuses, Su Jinxi sat down next to Ling Xiao and discussed the "joint denunciation" with Qi Heng and Ye Zhanqing.

No one objected; it passed unanimously.

Everyone knows what happened.

They were already disgusted by the evil deeds of the [Gathering Righteousness Hall], and now that Ling Xiao had taken the lead in declaring their opposition to it, the others were naturally not afraid of trouble!

They all knew that the previous trade war and the wrangling in the channel hadn't completely broken off relations.

But if the disguise of "Loyal and Brave Society" is also exposed, then the feud between "Light of Green Hills" and "Gathering of Righteousness" will be completely established.

Of course, after all that's happened, nobody cares about these things anymore.

Conflicts between guilds should not affect one's own development.

Yesterday, we severely damaged the Blazing Lizards, and several boss-level monsters also died.

Ling Xiao felt that there probably weren't many medium-sized demonic tide landing points left.

Arrange camp affairs properly.

He prepared to explore the mountain again.

Qi Heng didn't come with him this time.

Considering that both of them are explorers close to LV20, they cannot delay leveling up while conducting reconnaissance.

Ling Xiao was tasked with cleaning up the medium-sized demonic tide point, which had been severely damaged, while Qi Heng ventured further afield to explore.

According to the intelligence we received, the two nearest points where the demonic tides were descending have been largely dealt with.

If you want to level up, you have to go to a farther place.

With so many days gone by, there wasn't much time left before the demonic tide broke out, so they started planning to move to the pre-arranged base location.

The two walked into the rain and went their separate ways to their respective destinations...

……

After obtaining the [Blazing Domain], the experienced Ling Xiao followed the same method, incorporating a series of fire-attribute talents into it.

He now possesses two limited domains: "water" and "fire".

Even if the Azure Serpent and the Blazing Lizard reappear, he can still fight them!

After gaining immunity to the most damaging elemental attacks, Ling Xiao's current combat power is sufficient to kill hordes of monsters that are far stronger than him.

The walk up the gentle slope was smooth.

The raindrops carried back the shape of a cave.

That was also the location where the intelligence indicated the arrival of the medium-sized demonic tide.

There are some low-level Flame Lizards patrolling and guarding the area around the cave.

The total number is not small, but when scattered, they are so sparse that they are extremely shabby.

It seems the monsters have indeed suffered heavy losses and have not been replenished, and there aren't many elite monsters left.

They killed while simultaneously consuming drugs.

Fresh blood definitely works better!

Ling Xiao felt as if he were soaking in a hot spring, enjoying the warm and full sensation. He even began to understand those "demons" a little better.

The attacks came in increasing numbers.

Although none of them could pose any real obstacle to him, judging from the Fiery Lizard's fearless spirit, there must be something extraordinary in the cave.

such as……

Only the BOSS is worthy of devouring the Fire Spirit Stone?

puff-

The last elite monster guarding the cave was decapitated by Ling Xiao's casual slash.

At this point, the remaining forces of this medium-sized demonic tide have been almost completely wiped out.

What's inside the cave?

Ling Xiao was very curious, so without thinking much, he snapped his fingers to light up the [Ember Radiance] and waded through the water that barely reached his ankles to walk into it.

There's definitely something wrong with it.

It's very difficult for rainwater to get back in!

Moreover, Ling Xiao, who was equally sensitive to water and fire, clearly felt a heat at the cave entrance.

After sending Ye Zhanqing a message that he was going to explore the underground cave, Ling Xiao's figure disappeared from the ground.

The pitch-black cave entrance slowly swallowed the rare, bright light...

……

呲——

Ling Xiao looked back and saw that the rainwater that had come in with him had stopped flowing.

They stopped flowing at an invisible "boundary line," making a sound of evaporation.

Even Ling Xiao, who was somewhat immune to high temperatures, could feel the sweltering heat in the air.

What is burning fiercely deep within the cave?

As they went deeper, the scorching air currents even made him, who possessed a domain, sweat on his forehead.

At last.

Ling Xiao stopped and looked ahead.

In fact, he had expected this, because the death of the Fiery Lizard did not trigger the destruction of the Descent Point.

That means there are still monsters in the cave...

A colossal creature with thick, long tail spines was perched in a pile of crystals radiating rich spiritual energy.

The crimson scales and the unfamiliar appearance reminded Ling Xiao of a very famous fantasy creature.

A fleeting glimpse!

【LV20 Earthfire Dragon Lizard [Mutant] (Leader)】

[Racial Traits: Dragon's Might, Lava Body, Fire Affinity, Bloodline Refinement (Dragon Blood Only)]

[Racial Skills: Fireball, Dragon Breath, Lava Shield, Magma Impact, Fire Heal]

The latest novel is first published here!

【个体属性：力量16/敏捷14/体质23；灵性15/感知15/精神16】

[Special Ability: Bloodline Refinement - Powerful creatures with dragon blood can actively burn their own dragon bloodline when necessary, causing its purity to soar to obtain greater power (those with inferior bloodlines are difficult to control and easily degenerate into mindless, corrupted dragon servants)]

[Background Story: The Earthfire Dragon Lizard is a ferocious monster living in volcanic regions. Its blood contains inferior dragon blood, granting it the ability to manipulate fire. While not as powerful as true dragons, its control over fire is still unmatched by ordinary monsters.]

Damn it!

Sure enough, we ran into a big truck!

This might be the strongest monster Ling Xiao has ever seen.

The tyrant and yesterday's fiery lizard were no match for this mutated monster with dragon blood!

As for the Duchess and her boss, neither of them can be called monsters.

They were unmatched beings; Ling Xiao didn't even have the right to consider them enemies...

The great being, existing only in fantasy stories, opened its eyes, its dark red vertical pupils looking impatiently at the intruder.

If it remembers correctly, the last time it came here was the same little creature that came to collect its reward.

Although both are LV20, the trace of dragon blood flowing in its veins is enough to make these ants respectfully offer their loyalty.

This is a fundamental difference.

Even if it is of a higher level, it still has to obediently prostrate itself under the dragon's might it possesses after its transformation!

But this lowly, unfamiliar creature, upon seeing me, not only showed no fear, but even dared to harbor murderous intent!?

The Earthfire Dragon Lizard lazily propped itself up from the pile of fire crystals.

The thick, long bone spurs on its back burst into flames, which spread and ignited the entire tail spine.

As it stood up, an invisible pressure swept over everything!

Ling Xiao's breath hitched.

But he stood perfectly straight, without the slightest sway!

Under the dragon's might.

Aside from creatures that also possess dragon blood and whose purity is no less than that of the user, those that can stand up must either have equally noble bloodlines or possess an exceptionally powerful and resilient spiritual core!

The immense pressure seemed to have crushed Ling Xiao to the very bottom of the mountain of corpses and sea of ​​blood.

The powerful dragon lowered its head and cast a merciless gaze upon him.

"Look where your mom is..."

Ling Xiao straightened his spine and quickly rose from that state of "suppression".

"A mere lizard dares to try and intimidate me with its worthless bloodline?!"

"I want to see... how your blood is any different from theirs!!"

The air currents surged.

Even though the Earthfire Dragon Lizard couldn't understand human speech, it could still sense the rudeness and contempt of the tiny humans in front of it.

Since it completed its bloodline sublimation, what creature would dare to offend it like this!?

"roar!!"

Dragon's breath erupts!

The momentum was even greater than the fiery lizard's enraged attack!

The cave was fairly spacious, but in Ling Xiao's eyes, the rapidly descending dragon's breath seemed to fill the entire space.

Hit!

Fortunately, it was just an afterimage.

The upgraded [Excellent] speed dodge is even smoother with the help of the enhanced Odd Balance!

The Earthfire Dragon Lizard flicked its tail spines.

The shattered fire crystals ignited into bursts of flame in the air.

The fireballs surged forth with almost no casting time!

Having dodged the first wave of dragon breath, Ling Xiao looked up and discovered this terrifying visual effect.

Boom boom boom—

Explosions and smoke filled the cavern, but the Earthfire Dragon Lizard's slightly narrowed vertical pupils caught sight of a tiny yet swift figure!

Fireballs exploded around me.

While bringing shock and damage, it also provided Ling Xiao with excellent material.

Water cannot enter, but Lingxiao still has elemental power to utilize!

[Blazing Domain]

Expand!

Countless tiny flames, guided by his spirituality, coalesced behind him as he charged forward!

A moment of effort.

The wind trails swirling around the Iron Heart Blade, along with powerful flames, formed an enlarged long blade!

The "shell" was sculpted from the scorching air and slashed straight at the Earth Flame Dragon Lizard!

bang——

A huge explosion rang out.

The monster, whose attack had backfired and only benefited Lingxiao, saw the counterattack coming and shook its claws, sending molten rocks flying up and forming a lava shield in front of it!

It not only possesses formidable defensive capabilities.

After being hit and shattered, it can also cause splash damage to the attacker!

Caught off guard, Ling Xiao managed to withstand the dense mass of molten rock fragments using his smooth and flowing internal energy.

However, their movements were inevitably slowed down by the blows.

And in that split second, the Earthfire Dragon Lizard seized the opportunity!

Everything went black—

The thick tail spines ripped through the air.

Ling Xiao only had time to adjust his internal energy to its strongest level before he was sent flying backward by this extremely swift attack!

His back slammed against the stone wall.

The powerful backlash also caused Lingxiao, whose constitution had reached level 20, to experience qi and blood imbalances and organ displacement.

"grass……"

Without hesitation, he exhaled and took a deep breath, directly "detonating" the tiny amount of blood essence he had left.

A warm current flowed out, soothing the chaotic injuries throughout the body.

Fortunately, they were protected by armor.

Otherwise, if he had taken that hard blow, he probably would have broken a few bones...

But now... the battle continues!

After making a slight adjustment, Ling Xiao did not rush out immediately but dodged to the side.

This is not a turn-based game!

Having repelled them, the monster's next wave of attacks was already on its way!

And very quickly!

Because the magma impact was ejected directly from the ground!

As Ling Xiao adjusted his inner energy, cracks emanating scorching heat and crimson flames quietly opened at his feet.

Irregular but extremely destructive pillars of magma erupted from it!

Fortunately, his spatial perception captured all the anomalies in the surroundings, allowing Ling Xiao to notice them in time.

Get out of the way before a deadly attack occurs!

Constantly dodging will only lead to an increasingly difficult situation.

The continuous onslaught of lava could never catch up with Lingxiao.

Find the right location.

He bent his legs and pushed off the ground for leverage!

The monster did not move while the spell was being cast.

This is the perfect opportunity for Ling Xiao to unleash his killing move!

This is the furthest distance the interdimensional exile has ever been aimed at, but the arrow is already on the bowstring and must be released; the opportunity cannot be missed!

His free left hand clenched tightly with all five fingers pointing towards the Earth Flame Dragon Lizard!

The spatial fluctuations made this monster with dragon blood feel a bone-chilling danger and killing intent for the first time!

(End of this chapter)