My mom is waiting for treatment, and you're summoning me to be a hero?

The fog in the valley was thicker than expected, and visibility quickly dropped to less than ten meters.

The light was dim and distorted.

The jagged rocks and withered trees all around cast grotesque and distorted shadows in the fog.

The air was filled with a sweet, cloying scent that made one feel somewhat dazed just by inhaling it.

Even more strangely, faint whispers began to appear in my ears.

Shi Xuan and Matt had to devote some of their energy to resisting this interference, their brows furrowed.

But soon, they had no time to pay attention to these mental disturbances.

A rustling sound came from all directions.

In the mist, pairs of eyes, some scarlet, some eerie green, and some murky, lit up.

Immediately afterwards, monsters of all shapes and sizes pounced out from behind the rocks and from the mist!

Rock-backed boar, shadowy sable, miasma toad... there are many kinds.

Moreover, their levels are much higher than those on the periphery, generally above level 20.

There were even quite a few elite individuals whose auras were significantly stronger.

If an ordinary adventurer team were surrounded by this number of enemies in this environment, their chances of survival would be extremely slim.

However, they were facing Lin Mo.

Faced with the surging tide of monsters, Lin Mo made his move.

There are no fancy moves, only the simplest and most efficient way to kill.

The dark light drawn by the black sword was inconspicuous in the thick fog, yet it was like an invitation from the Grim Reaper, precisely striking the vital points of every monster that pounced upon it.

Even elite-level monsters can often be killed with a single blow.

If not, the hidden force of the [Double Strike] will follow closely, and the second strike will be enough to destroy any chance of survival.

[Defeat Rockback Boar (lv21), Soul Absorption, All Attributes +5]

[Slay the Shadow Sable (lv22), absorb its soul, all attributes +5]

[Slay the Decaying Treant (Elite Lv25), absorb its soul, all attributes +50]

[Sword Steel effect triggered, slightly increases Sharpness Defense...]

[Sword Steel effect triggered...]

The rate at which attribute points are increasing is much faster than before.

The black sword was like a bottomless pit, greedily devouring the souls of these demons.

Shi Xuan and Matt initially went all out to deal with the monsters that pounced on them.

But soon, Lin Mo and his two clones intercepted and killed most of the monsters, leaving them with no more monsters to kill.

Just as a target was locked onto, it was taken away by a streak of dark light.

In the thick fog, the roars of monsters and the thuds of them falling to the ground continued incessantly.

However, the three men did not slow down their advance at all.

Shi Xuan went from being shocked to becoming somewhat numb.

He suddenly realized that when dealing with the cavalry outside the village, Lin Mo probably... hadn't used his full strength at all.

Matt's feelings were even more complicated, after all, given Lin Mo's strength, it was futile for him to think about anything.

The number of monsters in the valley seemed endless, pouring out from every corner of the mist, one after another.

Whispering Valley seemed to have turned into a monster's lair.

But Lin Mo's attribute points began to surge wildly once again amidst this seemingly endless slaughter.

All attributes +2, +5, +50...

The warm currents almost formed a stream, rushing through his body.

Lin Mo swung his sword and slashed the head of the last level 26 elite Rockback Boar that was trying to sneak up.

With a flick of his wrist, he shook off the sticky liquid from the sword.

He stood still, his eyes slightly closed, feeling the surging power within his body and the clear data in his mind.

In just this short stretch of road, more than two hundred monsters were killed, including more than ten elite ones.

Name: Lin Mo

[Level: 22]

【Body: 3960】

[Agility: 3960]

【Spirit: 3960】

Free attribute points: 950

[Skills: Mirror Image, Double Strike, Thick Skin]

After level 20, each level up grants 100 points to all attributes and 100 free attribute points.

This has brought Lin Mo's total attributes, which had just broken through 3000, to nearly 4000.

As the fighting ended, the surrounding fog thinned out.

Three forks in the road are visible.

Shi Xuan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the three forks in the road.

"The old village chief once said that if we go any further ahead, we'll be deep in the valley, and the Demon King shouldn't be far away."

He finished speaking.

"roar--!"

"Sizzle—!"

Suddenly, several ferocious roars came from deep within the three forks in the road!

Immediately following, heavy footsteps and the sound of scales scraping against rocks rapidly approached!

Three enormous monsters burst through the fog and appeared before them.

On the left, it is three meters tall, covered in a thick, dark red carapace, with a scorpion tail and a pair of giant claws.

Elite monster! Lava Giant Scorpion!

Dark red flames flickered faintly from the cracks in its shell, emanating a scorching and violent aura.

The level has reached level 30!

On the right is a grayish-white lizard, but its head has twisted antlers.

Another level 30 elite monster! Frosthorned Lizard Dragon!

The most alarming situation is when the main road is blocked in the middle.

That was a mutated wood sprite nearly four meters tall!

Its body was forcibly pieced together from twisted vines, pale bones, and unknown flesh.

It has no fixed shape, and seven or eight murky yellow eyes are open on its body.

It waved several vine tentacles with sharp, spear-like ends.

Its aura was sinister and eerie, clearly stronger than the other two elite monsters!

The three-headed monster had bloodshot eyes, filled with a manipulative madness.

They were clearly all servants deeply controlled by the illusions of the Summoning Beast King!

"Watch out! It's that beast's henchman!"

Shi Xuan roared and instantly entered battle mode.

An earthy yellow light emanated from his fist.

Matt's eyes sharpened, and he made a judgment in an instant.

Three-headed level 30 elites!

It is extremely difficult to deal with any one of them alone, let alone three at once.

He immediately shouted to Shi Xuan, "Let's take care of one together first! That scorpion has thick armor, deal with the lizard on the right first!"

He chose the Frosthorned Lizard because although it is agile and has frost attacks, its carapace defense is relatively weak.

Moreover, he judged that with Shi Xuan's defense and his own swordsmanship, they would be more likely to take him down quickly if they joined forces.

Without hesitation, Shi Xuan immediately replied, "Okay!"

He strode forward, fully activating the [Stone Skin Technique], his skin turning a rock-like gray-black color.

He swung his sword fiercely at the onrushing Frosthorned Lizard Dragon, forcibly drawing its attention and creating an opportunity for Matt to attack.

Matt then moved swiftly to the flank of the lizard dragon.

The longsword in his hand pierced precisely at the joint.

The sword flashed, accompanied by a sharp sound as it cut through the air.

His swordsmanship is indeed unique.

They are cunning and ruthless, clearly the result of systematic training and real-world experience.

The Frosthorned Lizard was attacked by the two together and was immediately put on the defensive.

Shi Xuan stood firm like a rock, enduring the lizard dragon's bites and frost breath.

The blade struck with heavy force, each blow causing the lizard dragon's body to tremble.

Matt, on the other hand, is like a venomous snake, constantly slithering around.

Wounds were left on the lizard dragon's body, and icy blue blood splattered everywhere.

However, level 30 elite monsters are by no means easy to deal with.

The Frosthorned Lizard Dragon, in pain, became even more ferocious.

The range of the Frost Breath expanded, and the movements became even faster.

Several frostbite and claw marks soon appeared on Shi Xuan's body, and the light of the Stone Skin Technique dimmed slightly.

Matt's charge was a little too slow, and he was grazed on the arm by an ice shard from the lizard dragon's tail whip.

A chilling cold and a burning pain shot through me.

The two players' teamwork gradually improved, but the fight was still very tough and fraught with danger.

Shi Xuan roared repeatedly, his blade flashing.

Matt's expression turned serious, and his swordplay became increasingly rapid.

They were completely focused and dared not be distracted in the slightest.

Finally, with their combined efforts, they gained a slight advantage in the battle.

Matt seized the opportunity and poured all his strength into his longsword!

A blue whirlwind coiled around the sword, its aura seemingly capable of slicing the lizard dragon in two!

This is his most powerful skill, [Wind Slash]!

If this strike hits, it could severely injure or even kill the lizard dragon!

He could almost see himself defeating his powerful enemy.

However, just as the tip of his sword was about to touch the lizard dragon's scales—

A jet-black sword light, faster, more accurate, and more ruthless than him!

Like a cold arrow striking from the darkness, it arrives first despite being struck later.

The sword pierced through the Frosthorned Lizard Dragon's jaw from the side, the tip of the sword emerging from the back of its head!

The lizard dragon's frenzied movements came to an abrupt halt.

His crimson eyes instantly lost their luster, and his frosty breath turned into a meaningless gurgling sound in his throat.

Its massive body crashed to the ground with a deafening roar, like a mountain collapsing and a jade pillar crumbling.

A cloud of icy dust was kicked up.