Chapter 528 - 252: Blood Moon Celestial Rush (Part 2)
Chapter 528: Chapter 252: Blood Moon Celestial Rush (Part 2)
Now, Strength had to wait for Magic Power.
’I need to plan this out properly...’
Lin Mo considered his options. He would have to level up the two new Epic Warrior Profession Skills to Level 3 first. Combined, they would give him 10 points in Basic Strength Attribute, which was enough to raise his total to over 120.
In that case, it was best not to level up any other Warrior Class Skills.
’In future battles, I can use Whip Kick and Furious Jump Slash—Skills that are still a long way from granting Basic Attribute Points. That way, I won’t have to worry about any mishaps.’
As for his Mage Skills, Lin Mo carefully checked the Skill Level progress for each one. He decided to focus on leveling up Flaming Spear—a very useful Skill that wasn’t far from its next evolution. He would raise this Excellent Level Skill to its Full Level, Level 7, which would grant him 10 points in Basic Magic Attribute.
After that, he would just need to pick any other Skill to get two more points of Basic Magic Power, and he’d be set.
With his path decided, the Skills he would use in future battles became very clear.
Lin Mo continuously hurled spears of fire, still killing the Demons with ease.
[Flaming Spear] Skill Level +35!
[Flaming Spear] Skill Level +40!
Forty points of Skill Level was equivalent to a Level 6 Demon, a Lord Level one.
’Come to think of it, that last one did seem a little different from the previous Demons.’
But to Lin Mo, that small difference was no different from none at all. It was still a one-hit kill either way.
"We’re almost there! Area 6 of the Giant Stone Mine is just ahead!"
Deke announced.
"Everyone, be on your highest alert!"
For the vast majority of the team, the Demons that might be in Area 6 were extremely threatening. A moment of carelessness could lead to injury or even death.
The one silver lining, compared to the previous escort mission in the Blackwater Swamp, was that it was nearly impossible for any Demons above Level 10—the Middle Lord Level—to appear here.
In truth, Deke’s reminder was unnecessary. These were experienced Adventurers; they wouldn’t gamble with their own lives.
They all gripped their weapons, ready for battle at a moment’s notice.
The carriage gradually slowed. They were getting very close to their mission objective: the Crystalized Spider Nest.
This mission didn’t require any complex searching; they had a very specific location.
"We’re here. It’s just ahead."
Following Deke’s deliberately lowered voice, the group saw a pitch-black cave ahead, illuminated by the Magic Energy Lamp hanging on the front of the carriage.
The entrance to the cave was large. Very large!
It was a full ten meters wide and over five meters high...
It was easy to imagine that the space inside was also deep and vast.
The carriage was stopped at the cave’s entrance.
Everyone disembarked and fell into formation with an unspoken understanding, protecting the Ranger, Hahn, and the Priest, Feney, in the center.
At times like this, Lin Mo usually acted as a Warrior.
He stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Deke at the very front of the group, leading the way into the cave.
The cave was pitch-black. Even with the Eagle Eye Skill, what he could see was quite limited. Lin Mo snapped his fingers and cast Light Technique for illumination.
However, he hadn’t used this Skill many times, so he didn’t control the brightness well at first. It was a bit too bright, almost blinding everyone.
Fortunately, he quickly reduced his Magic Power output, and the Light Technique’s brightness returned to normal.
As they walked into the cave, a damp feeling washed over them.
This cold, damp feeling was deeply uncomfortable. Luke shivered, goosebumps breaking out all over his body.
Feney gripped her Magic Staff uneasily. Thankfully, Shefilya was right beside her, which helped alleviate some of her fear.
DRIP—
The sudden sound made everyone tense up. They stopped in their tracks to observe their surroundings, but after searching for a good while, they found nothing unusual.
"It’s a water droplet."
Deke realized belatedly and pointed overhead.
"That scared me..."
Luke breathed a sigh of relief, his palms already covered in sweat.
Even Deke wasn’t as calm and relaxed as usual.
Although he was experienced and had completed countless missions, he had rarely experienced this level of difficulty or such a strange place.
Lin Mo had already sent his Clone ahead to scout.
So far, however, it hadn’t encountered any Demons.
"Crystalized Spiders are a rather rare, diurnal species. They tend to go out during the daytime, especially the adults, who are responsible for raising the young. Because of that, they’re usually not in their caves during the day."
Otherwise, this mission wouldn’t be a scouting and material gathering task.
"If everything goes smoothly, then the ones left in the nest right now should be a few guard Crystalized Spiders and some juveniles."
Deke had done his homework. It was also possible he had simply heard these things from other Adventurers during his career.
It seemed their luck was good this time. They had traveled quite a way without encountering any obstacles.
But as they continued deeper into the cave, a strange smell grew stronger and stronger.
Ali, who had a keen sense of smell, had already wrinkled her brow.
"It stinks..."
Luke complained in a low voice, "This is ten times stinkier than a Goblin’s nest!"
Indeed, it was enough to make one physically uncomfortable, to the point of gagging.
"Crystalized Spider droppings do have a strong, pungent odor. Also, the mucus they secrete has a slight Paralysis effect, and this effect is also present in the silk they produce..."
Lin Mo already knew this.
The silk of the Crystalized Spider was quite amazing. Like the spiders themselves, it had a crystal-clear, translucent appearance.
This silk had good Magic Communication and was both soft and durable. The Paralysis side effect could be eliminated by soaking it in a special solution, so it was often used as a material for equipment like Cloth Armor and Magic Robes.
Equipment made from this material was not only effective but also had a very bright and shiny appearance. It would even emit a splendid glow in slightly darker places, making it very popular with some ostentatious nobles.
Therefore, this silk was now trending toward premium prices, its value much higher than that of ordinary Demon Materials.
Deke had indeed chosen a good mission.
The rewards were high, and while it was dangerous in theory, it wasn’t so in practice.
And even if they were unlucky and an accident happened, it was completely within their ability to handle.
"We’re almost there..."
"Look ahead!"
Luke lowered his voice, but he couldn’t hide the excitement and surprise in it.
In the distance, a splash of brilliant, colorful light flickered in and out of view within the dark cave.
As they drew closer, the foul stench intensified, but the sight before them grew ever more beautiful.
That’s right, beautiful.
Countless glowing spiderwebs hung from the cave walls, completely covering the rough stone. It was as if they had walked into a crystal kingdom.
Moreover, the number of webs was immense, stretching deeper into the cave, as far as the eye could see.
"So many... Judging by this scale, this must be a medium-to-large Crystalized Spider Nest."
Deke used a small, disposable Magic Image recorder to capture the scene.
"Alright, let’s hurry and start collecting the webs. Remember to wear protective gloves, or the toxins on the webs will paralyze you."
As he spoke, Deke carefully used his Sword to slice a web down along its edge.
"Let’s get to it..."
The others also sprang into action. Of course, they left Shefilya, Hahn, and Lin Mo’s Clone on lookout, keeping a constant watch on their surroundings.
"We’re gonna be rich! We’re rich!"
Luke exclaimed excitedly as he cut away at the webs.
This stuff was worth a fortune! Those show-off nobles were scrambling to get their hands on it. If they could bring enough back, the profits might even rival a C Level Task!