Chapter 367

Chapter 370: A Full Set of Shields, But Positioning is Useless (Please Subscribe!)

The team consisted of fourteen people, with eight combatants, five supporters, and one accompanying blacksmith.

The vanguard was handled by Bert, Tiona, and Tione. The middle guard included Ais, Finn, and a character named Tsubaki.

The rear guard was made up of Izay, Riviria, and Gress. All were top-tier Level 5 adventurers, forming a golden lineup.

The five supporters followed the team in a two-one-two distribution.

In the gray forest where no monsters appeared, the group leisurely adjusted their mindset as they reached a large hole on the western wall of the floor.

“Alright, from now on, no more idle chatter. Everyone, prepare for battle.”

As the corridor came into view, Finn took on the seriousness expected of a leader and spoke out.

The adventurers faced the perilous slope. Looking down at the cliff-like steep incline, several pairs of monster eyes could be seen lurking in the darkness below.

Everyone in the team silently raised their weapons. Finn swung his spear, pointing its tip towards the deep darkness of the corridor as he gave the order:

“—Let’s go! Bert, Tiona, Tiona!”

As soon as the words were spoken, the savage werewolf and Amazon warrior transformed into a blur, disappearing down the steep slope.

The others followed slightly behind, thus beginning their assault on the unknown floor!

Upon stepping onto the fifty-first level, they immediately engaged in battle with large monsters. However, under the sharp weapons of the three leaders, the first wave of monsters was quickly dispatched.

The long-ambushed black rhinos offered no resistance.

“Follow the planned route until we reach the fifty-second level! Be cautious of new species and avoid unnecessary battles!”

From the fifty-first to the fifty-seventh level, this area was a rare maze structure within the “Ultra Deep Zone.” The leaden-colored dungeon structure formed flat ceilings and walls, with intricate rock corridors connecting various caverns.

Perhaps it was to complement the sniping of the Cannon Dragon on the fifty-eighth level.

The unparalleled firepower of the “Dragon’s Pot” at its lowest layer allowed the dungeon to construct these seven expansive and complex deep mazes for its children.

The convoluted terrain condemned adventurers who couldn’t break through the maze quickly to endure the cannon dragon’s bombardment.

The fifty-first level, untouched by the sniper’s range, was merely a start, an appetizer for transition.

The real main course began at the fifty-second level.

Finn was well aware of this, so he forbade any unnecessary fights, conserving strength and supplies for a sprint along this journey.

Once they reached the fifty-second level, they would execute the plan discussed with Izay yesterday.

“There are signs of monster spawns ahead in the passage!”

“The vanguard need not concern themselves; keep forging ahead! Ais, Izay, take care of them!”

“Understood!”

Ais’s keen intuition predicted the emergence of monsters in the passage, prompting Finn to issue orders.

The three vanguards obeyed their leader’s command, swiftly passing by without a glance at the monsters about to burst through the walls.

In the next second after they passed, newborn black rhinos pushed aside the rock walls, roaring as they attempted to disrupt the adventurers’ progress.

Izay naturally raised his spear while running.

The spear’s tip, trailing a bluish-purple glow, pierced through the monster horde like a scythe of death.

Without giving them time to dodge, the latent ability values of the Lv.5 monsters proved utterly useless.

“Boom boom boom boom…”

With the sound of magic stones shattering, the monster horde instantly crumbled into dust.

Picking up the magic stones would only slow them down, so Izay’s attack shattered them along with the monsters!

Ais handled the other side of the team, her efficiency almost matching Izay’s, as her spear and rapier mercilessly dismembered the newborn monsters.

“You two, don’t fall behind the team!”

Gress smashed a monster that pursued from behind, shouting loudly to Refia and Raul beside him.

One was a magical arts practitioner, the other a warrior maxed out in strength and durability but relatively low in agility, struggling just to keep up with the tense rhythm of the team.

The dungeon roared now, every creature on the floor aiming to stop the intruding adventurers, surging from all directions.

Side paths, crossroads, ceilings, walls…

Uninterrupted encounters with monsters revealed the relentless attack frequency of the “Ultra Deep Zone.”

The last time Izay came to the fifty-first level was to obtain the “Cadmus Fountain.” Back then, because the treasure’s location was remote, the team didn’t advance directly through the main route but instead explored along the edges.

Although the monster spawn rate was fast back then, it couldn’t compare to the current onslaught from all sides.

This was truly the face of the Ultra Deep Zone!

The elite squad clashed with waves upon waves of monsters. Despite being outnumbered by hundreds of creatures, the results were overwhelmingly one-sided.

Throughout the battle, Riviria, the Lv.6 mage artillery, hadn’t even cast a single spell yet, and the supporters rarely intervened. The ones primarily responsible for fighting were the five young leaders, perhaps including Gress in the rear guard.

An all-out assault led by six individuals!

Whether it was “Black Rhinos,” “Deformed Spiders,” or “Giant Scorpions” and “Thunder Snakes,” all were torn apart into pieces!

“—『All-Inclusive』!!”

Izay performed a gesture of spreading his arms and gripping his fists tightly, causing the surrounding space to momentarily freeze. Then, tidal waves of rock elemental energy surged forth.

Thick dark golden shields instantly enveloped everyone in the team, offering immediate reassurance during the fight.

The strength of Izay’s shield had been witnessed by all over such a long period!

A full set of shields, positioning rendered useless.

Dodge?

Not necessary at all!

Charge forward!

“Garuuu ah ah ah ah ah!!!”

The first to go berserk was Bert.

The werewolf grinned wildly, charging head-on into the monsters blocking the way.

With a flash of a kick followed by a spinning kick, he sent the upper bodies of all enemies flying. Without even glancing at the ensuing dust cloud, he continued his high-speed charge into the heart of the monster horde!

“Mew! Kkoo Bert! Don’t get too cocky!”

Seeing the werewolf producing piles of monster corpses fueled by boiling bloodlust, Tiona also ignited her competitive spirit, swinging her greatsword furiously to slay enemies.

“I say you two, consider the formation a little! Don’t stretch the line too thin!”

Following closely on their flanks was Tione, unwilling to be left behind.

She said that, but in reality, she charged forward with even more intensity.

The title 【Wrathful Snake】 wasn’t earned for nothing~

Having been surpassed by Ais for so long, Tione also wanted an opportunity to vent!