The extraordinary journey begins with the Ouroboros Stele.

Chapter 79 [White Heart "Armor Penetration LV.1"]

"Clang, clang, clang..."

The clanging of metal echoed through the dark alley, and a massive figure emerged from the black mist, almost blocking the entire street.

Its eyes were bloodshot, it wore a black bone crown, and black smoke swirled around it.

Lin Ye stood still, staring blankly at that beautiful face.

Madam Zhu! How could it be Madam Zhu?

Could it be that Madam Zhu was the child from back then?

No, the age is wrong.

Could they be the twin sisters of the coffee shop owner?

Then why pretend you don't know them?

Lin Ye gripped his halberd tightly, looking at those crimson eyes and indifferent face.

This dark spider mother clearly has no self-awareness and only acts according to instinct.

Without much consideration, regardless of what secrets Madam Zhu might have or what her relationship with the Dark Spider Queen might be, the immediate priority was to eliminate the Dark Spider Queen!

At worst, we can go find Madam Zhu after we get out.

Instead of immediately taking action, he took a high-explosive grenade from his waist.

Even a master of earthquake-level power cannot withstand the power of a high-explosive grenade head-on.

If the problem can be solved with firearms, there is no need to risk one's life.

This is not a drill; it is a life-or-death struggle.

Pull out the pin and throw it directly; the pick pops out in mid-air with a "ding" sound.

"Screech—!"

There was no explosion or flash as expected.

A black slash swept across, and a dark light appeared on the surface of the high-explosive grenade before disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Immediately afterwards, the high-explosive grenade slowed its momentum and fell straight to the ground in two pieces.

At the same time, a slash about half a finger's thickness appeared on the wall of the dark alley.

There were no traces of being cut; it spread like a thin thread, silently.

Lin Ye frowned as he looked at the slash mark.

That's terrifying attack power.

Is it sharp?

It breaks through the entire area from a single point, without any power leaking out. Even if he used the Heavenly Dragon City-Breaking Halberd, he could not possibly achieve this.

This power is simply a divine skill for dealing with masters of hard martial arts.

"Clang, clang, clang..."

The Dark Spider Queen moved its eight legs, gradually approaching the forest, casting a huge shadow that enveloped its entire body.

Lin Ye narrowed his eyes slightly; his weak night vision allowed him to remain unaffected by the darkness.

Without hesitation, a powerful force erupted, distorting the surrounding air and emitting a faint reddish hue.

"drink!"

With a low shout, he channeled the power of his internal organs and charged out.

He withdrew his halberd behind him, exerted force with his legs, and leaped forward.

The halberd behind him slashed down in a semi-circle, striking directly at the Dark Spider Queen's neck.

The gleaming halberd blade fell, slicing through the air.

The next moment, Lin Ye's expression suddenly changed.

In my perception, the Dark Spider Queen before me seemed to be shrouded in a thick black mist, with only a pair of scarlet eyes flashing with blood-red light.

"Screech—"

Giant scythe-like spider legs suddenly appeared, enveloped in a layer of black mist, and slashed at the tip of the battle halberd with lightning speed.

In an instant, a terrifying, immense force surged along the halberd and impacted Lin Ye.

He only managed to resist for less than a second before his body suddenly shattered from the shockwave. The halberd, carrying terrifying force, slammed into Lin Ye's chest, sending him flying backward like a broken sack.

It crashed to the ground, leaving a shallow crater, and bounced and rolled several meters away.

"Wow--!"

Lin Ye coughed up a mouthful of blood and vomited it onto the ground, his face turning deathly pale.

With his hands braced against the ground, the terrifying force had not completely dissipated, and his whole body was trembling slightly.

He tilted his head slightly, looking at the enormous figure in front of him in disbelief.

How could it be... so strong...?

With a single strike, he shattered his protective energy barrier.

He looked at the halberd in his hand, where a notch a meter deep had appeared at the tip.

If the Heavenly Dragon City-Breaking Halberd hadn't blocked that attack, he probably would have lost his ability to move.

"Lord rank... could that be comparable to a secret warrior...?"

With a murmur, a cluster of black characters appeared before my eyes.

[Achievement Triggered: Whispers of the Dark Spider Queen]

[Achievement Description: Everything that has will come again, everything that has been done will be done again. What spreads in darkness may not have been darkness at first.]

[Unlock Conditions]

1. Escape the Dark Spider Queen's Pursuit (Incomplete)

2. Exploration rate of "The Flowing Shadow - Dark Predator" reaches 80% or more (55%).

3. Listen to the Dark Spider Queen's Last Whispers (Incomplete)

4. Kill the Dark Spider Queen (Incomplete)

5. Devouring the Moonlit Heart (Incomplete)

6. Witness the 'Flowing Shadow - Dark Predator' fall into the realm of the dead (Incomplete)

[Achievement Rewards]

1. Potential Points x10

2. Ability - White Heart "Armor Penetration LV.1" (1/10)

Ability Description: Your attacks will be able to destroy anything.

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Looking at the black text in front of him, Lin Ye had no time to think. He grabbed his halberd and turned to flee.

He turned around when he was only a few meters away from the entrance to the dark alley.

The Dark Spider Queen remained unhurried, her movements accompanied by a rhythmic clanging of metal.

Its enormous size prevents it from moving quickly, but its terrifying strength remains completely unaffected.

Is it because of its sharpness that it has such terrifying attack power?

Emerging from the dark alley, Lin Ye glanced around and saw a dilapidated urban neighborhood.

Only the nearby streets were shrouded in a thin black fog, making them visible.

The city further away was shrouded in thick black fog, making it completely invisible.

I fled along the street, the chilling atmosphere seeping into my body like tiny snakes.

"roar......"

Several low growls rang out, and one after another, cat puppets emerged from the shadows, issuing warnings to Lin Ye.

Lin Ye let out a long sigh of relief, and the shockwave surged again, causing a tightness in his chest.

The injury from that blow won't heal in a short time; I'll need to rest for a while.

However, it has no effect if you're only dealing with cat puppets.

He strode forward, and a dozen cat puppets lunged at him. He swept his halberd across the battlefield, and with just a few casual swings, all the cat puppets were instantly killed.

Looking around, Lin Ye noticed that only one cat puppet had food information displayed, which disappointed him.

With a flick of the halberd, a spider puppet heart, so bright red it was almost black, fell into his hand.

Without hesitation, I took a bite and swallowed it all in a few bites.

【Strength: 0.92】

[Agility: 0.77]

[Physical Fitness: 0.88]

A warm life force spread from his lower abdomen, and the enhanced self-healing ability allowed the injury to recover rapidly.

After a short while, Lin Ye felt the changes in his body and took a slight breath.

Although not fully recovered, it no longer affects combat.

"Clang, clang, clang..."

The sound of metal clashing came from behind, and Lin Ye turned around to look.

At the entrance of the dark alley, the enormous figure of the Dark Spider Queen slowly emerged.

Its crimson eyes turned in this direction, immediately locking onto Lin Ye's location.

A chill ran down Lin Ye's spine, and he narrowed his eyes.

The Dark Spider Queen's attack power is terrifying; a direct hit will instantly break you in two.

At that time, even with the Spider Puppet Heart, it would be impossible to heal such injuries.

"puff!"

He spat out a mouthful of blood and, without hesitation, turned and fled.