Zhou Yan had witnessed the strength of some powerful individuals online; some could cleave mountains and rivers with a single sword, break all techniques with a single strike, shatter the land with a single sword, and even open the gates of heaven with a single sword.
However, he was still far from that realm.
To reach such a state, one needed sufficient basic attributes, powerful skills, formidable equipment, exceptionally high comprehension and talent, and finally, one's own realm had to reach a certain level.
The higher the realm, the stronger the power that could be unleashed, and the more profound the "Dao" that could be comprehended.
He liked using a sword.
Because a sword...
was the easiest to learn and the most widely used.
Of course.
He also liked using a spear!
Because a spear...
could poke in all sorts of ways.
The [White Robe Ghost Soldiers] were all powerful S-grade units. While the monsters' attacks could pose a threat to the soldiers, they were far from being able to harm them.
The soldiers quickly advanced past the pool's perimeter. As Zhou Yan had predicted, the Water Frog Demons leaped from the water onto the shore, pursuing the soldiers.
After careful reconnaissance, Zhou Yan finally found a safe spot, not too far from the pool.
He immediately issued an order: "Form an integrated offense and defense formation, and wait for the monsters to approach."
The formation of the [White Robe Ghost Soldiers] shifted, and they halted in unison. The rear ranks moved to the front, forming a defensive line against the monsters, while the soldiers in the back prepared for attack.
All changes were completed in an instant, their movements perfectly synchronized, indicating years of rigorous training.
It was evident at a glance that this was an elite army, not to be underestimated.
As the Water Frog Demons approached within a certain range, they stopped advancing and began to open their mouths, spitting water attacks.
Streams of water shot towards the soldiers like meteors.
Zhou Yan's expression remained unchanged as he said, "Advance swiftly. The soldiers in front should try to eliminate the water attacks."
The soldiers obeyed and began to move.
He noticed that the soldiers were missing a piece of equipment: shields.
If these soldiers were equipped with shields, they would be much safer against such ranged attacks.
"When I return, I must have Jerry forge some shields."
The monsters in the Lord's World were diverse, and he had to be prepared to face various monster attacks at all times.
The soldiers advanced rapidly, with the front-rank soldiers continuously using their weapons to shatter the water streams. The intensity of these water attacks was not very strong, and the soldiers could easily break through them, with only a few reaching the soldiers behind them.
This minor amount of water had no significant impact on them.
The front-rank soldiers finally closed in on the Water Frog Demons. They raised their weapons and savagely attacked the monsters.
"Pfft, pfft!"
One by one, the monsters cried out in pain as they were struck.
The rear-rank soldiers quickly moved forward, using their military formations to split and surround the monsters.
Their attributes were already good, and with the buffs from their complete set of bronze equipment, coupled with the military formations, these monsters posed no threat to them.
[Killed Lv 18 Mutated Elite - Water Frog Demon, bonus reward of 60 Soul Coins.]
[Killed Lv 18 Mutated Elite - Water Frog Demon, bonus reward of 60 Soul Coins.]
[Killed Lv 18 Mutated Elite - Water Frog Demon, bonus reward of 60 Soul Coins.]
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Zhou Yan didn't need to intervene; his soldiers could easily dispatch these monsters.
He was very satisfied with the strength of the [White Robe Ghost Soldiers]; each soldier was an excellent warrior.
His ears twitched as he heard faint sounds.
Turning around, he saw some monster figures appearing in the distant jungle.
"They really know how to pick their moment."
Zhou Yan smiled. He would handle these monsters.
[Monster: Water Fox Beast]
[Quality: Elite]
[Level: 17]
[Special: Dive]
[Description: A group of monsters that like to forage for food in water. Beware of their teeth and claws.]
His luck was good; both types of monsters he encountered were elite or higher, which meant high rewards.
The Water Fox Beasts were not small, larger than the Water Frog Demons.
However, to be honest, their appearance was quite striking. Their snow-white fur, coupled with their agile demeanor, made them seem quite cute.
Of course, that was assuming they weren't so ferocious.
These Water Fox Beasts regarded Zhou Yan as prey. A dozen or so appeared and surrounded him in a fan formation.
They were working together. He wondered if these Water Fox Beasts were all from the same family.
If so, they would be wiped out today.
Because Zhou Yan would not show mercy just because of their cute appearance.
The Water Fox Beasts raised their tails, bared their teeth, and approached Zhou Yan, emitting threatening growls.
Upon reaching a certain distance, they leaped forward, opening their sharp mouths and extending their keen claws to attack Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan drew his sword and stepped forward, his swordplay a blur. He executed several moves from the Seven Star Sword Technique, making him appear as if he were stepping on seven stars. He left seven afterimages on the ground and had already passed through the Water Fox Beasts.
When Zhou Yan stopped, he was behind the Water Fox Beasts, and his sword was stained with blood, proving he had already struck.
"Bang, bang!!!"
It took a while for the bodies of the Water Fox Beasts to fall to the ground under the force of gravity.
This showed how fast Zhou Yan had been.
[Killed Lv 17 Elite - Water Fox Beast, bonus reward of 51 Soul Coins.]
[Killed Lv 17 Elite - Water Fox Beast, bonus reward of 51 Soul Coins.]
[Killed Lv 17 Elite - Water Fox Beast, bonus reward of 51 Spirit Coins.]
...
Killing high-level monsters in the wild indeed yielded considerable Soul Coins or Spirit Coins.
Moreover, most of the rewards were Soul Coins, which was likely a form of encouragement.
Opportunities to earn bonus Soul Coins by hunting monsters like this were rare.
They only appeared during certain special festivals or large-scale events.
He had only heard about them; he had never seen them.
There was no relevant information online because those resources were not accessible to ordinary people.
Only by becoming a Lord and accessing the Lord's specific website could one find more information.
After picking up the treasure chests and the bodies of the Water Fox Beasts, he began to kill the Water Frog Demons. There were a significant number of Water Frog Demons in the pool, and if possible, he would have liked to continue hunting them like this.
This would also reduce the time he spent searching for monsters.
However, the Water Frog Demons clearly understood their prowess. Seeing their companions suffer heavy losses, they voluntarily retreated into the pool.
They all fled in no time.
"Assign two to guard. The rest, collect the spoils!" Zhou Yan ordered.
"Yes!"
The harvest this time was substantial; at least hundreds of Water Frog Demons had been killed.
Hundreds of chests, each a bronze treasure chest.
"Mutated monsters have such a high drop rate."
Zhou Yan was delighted.
He then speculated that this was likely related to the monster's level and quality.
After all, the monsters were level 18 and were mutated.
This was also the first time he had encountered a mutated quality monster.
"Should I go and see what caused their mutation?"
He began to ponder.
But if that thing was in the water, he absolutely would not dare to go down.
Firstly, he couldn't swim.
As a non-swimmer, he feared he wouldn't be able to get back up if he went in.
But then again...
Was he insulting himself?
Secondly, the water was not conducive to combat; it wasn't something that could be solved simply by having strong attributes.
After much deliberation, he decided to lead his team to continue exploring the virgin territory ahead.