Chapter 31: This Woman… She’s Not Human Either!

Chapter 31: This Woman… She's Not Human Either!

After Bai Ding looted the boss's corpse, he obtained an ordinary leather coat.

Xu Yan equipped it immediately, slightly increasing his defense.

The team didn't waste time resting.

Instead, they marched forward, bypassing the Level 1 Area,

Then the Level 2 Area,

Then the Level 3 Area,

Until they reached the Level 4 Zone!

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The Journey into Madness

Along the way, some hostile beasts dared to provoke them—

Only to immediately surrender after encountering Xu Yan's abilities.

Even flying beasts, which initially harassed them from above, were caught mid-air by vines, yanked to the ground, and restrained into submission.

At first, Wang Ke still had some doubts about Xu Yan's aggressive plan.

But after watching seventh-level and even eighth-level disaster beasts fall before him without resistance,

She finally relaxed.

"Even Level 7 and Level 8 monsters can't do anything to him?"

These were creatures she wouldn't dare to face alone—

And yet Xu Yan controlled them like playthings.

Gradually, Wang Ke realized—

This over-leveled, reckless, deep-dive strategy was the craziest thing she had ever done in her life.

And yet—she felt completely safe.

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A Newfound Aspiration

As they walked, Wang Ke stole glances at Xu Yan.

His calm expression never wavered, no matter how insane his actions were.

And for some reason, this calmness gave her an overwhelming sense of security.

"So this… is what it feels like to have a strong person leading?"

At that moment, she felt an unshakable desire—

To become stronger.

To one day give others the same sense of security that Xu Yan gave her.

More than ten years ago, a beast tide had broken out.

The monsters besieged her city, and her parents didn't survive.

That day left a permanent hole in her heart—an emptiness filled with fear and uncertainty.

If it weren't for Principal Huang, her parents' former comrade, who took her under his wing,

She had no idea how long she would have remained trapped in that suffocating void.

From then on, she had one goal—

To grow stronger.

To become someone who could protect others from suffering the way she did.

Looking at Xu Yan now, she whispered to herself—

"Maybe… when I'm as strong as him, my dream can finally come true."

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Arrival at the Level 4 Disaster Zone

Soon, according to the map, Xu Yan's team arrived at the first Level 4 disaster beast colony.

A Tauren Stronghold—home to Level 8 disaster beasts.

Unlike the previous villages,

This area was closer to the ruined magic city, a small town instead of a village.

As they approached the southern entrance,

A strange grinding noise echoed from the distance, making their scalps tingle.

The howls of the eighth-level beasts carried high-frequency magical vibrations,

Each soundwave causing a wave of pressure that shook the air itself.

Looking ahead,

Dozens of towering, minotaur-like beasts wandered the area, radiating an intense magical aura.

These were far superior to any previous foes.

Unlike wild beasts, these monsters were fully armored, wielding giant axes,

Even the ordinary Taurens were already equipped with Excellent-tier gear.

If a normal team entered without sufficient preparation,

They would be walking straight to their deaths.

Even knowing Xu Yan's strength, the team instinctively felt fear.

They tightened their formation, staying as close to him as possible.

Even Wang Ke dared not lag behind, because she knew—

If she strayed too far from Xu Yan's protection,

Even she would be instantly slaughtered by several Level 8 disaster beasts.

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The Battle Begins!

Suddenly, a team of five Taurens spotted them.

They roared toward the sky, their voices sending visible soundwaves through the air.

Then, they lowered their heads, leaned back—

And charged forward at full speed!

Their galloping footsteps shook the ground, creating violent gusts of wind.

Their sheer weight and momentum made the earth tremble beneath them.

But before they could even close the distance—

"Tree World Descends!"

BOOM!

Vines erupted from the ground, instantly freezing them mid-charge.

Xu Yan walked past them casually, not even bothering to glance at them.

To him, these terrifying Level 8 Taurens were nothing more than background decorations.

As the rest of the team hurried past, they stared up at the frozen beasts towering above them.

Each Tauren was taller than a house,

And standing near their massive legs made the humans feel like ants before giants.

A chilling fear of insignificance crept over them—

But they shook it off and rushed after Xu Yan.

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Confronting the Level 9 Tauren BOSS

After trapping several more waves, the team arrived at a church.

At the center, a massive Tauren stood, carrying a gigantic cross.

As the intruders approached, it slowly rose to its feet.

Its sheer size alone destroyed the church roof, sending tiles and rubble crashing down.

Lifting its giant cross, the Tauren BOSS let out a thunderous roar.

Level 9 Tauren BOSS!

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The Tauren BOSS's Miscalculation

After roaring, the BOSS glanced down at its enemies—

Then paused, confused.

"Level 5 humans?"

"They don't even look threatening."

It scoffed internally.

"Why waste magic? I'll just crush them with a normal attack."

The BOSS swung back its massive cross, gathering momentum for a devastating strike.

But the moment it moved—

BOOM!

A massive green magic circle lit up.

Vines surged from the ground, entangling the BOSS mid-swing.

Its magic circuits collapsed instantly under the pollen effect.

All its summoned reinforcements were wasted.

Its magic shield became useless.

It couldn't even move.

The arrogance in its eyes vanished, replaced by sheer terror.

It stared at the Level 5 human responsible for this,

And in that moment, it realized—

"This guy… isn't human at all!"

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Wang Ke's Wrath

"Wang Ke, this one's ready."

Xu Yan's words weren't even needed.

Wang Ke had already eaten Gao Yang's buff food.

Her Lightning Field expanded, her short hair crackled with electricity,

And Ninefold Thunderstrike began brewing.

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A Terrifying Realization

As the storm clouds swirled,

The Level 9 Tauren BOSS looked at the woman in mid-air,

Her glowing eyes, her gathering power,

And its heart filled with terror.

In that moment, the BOSS understood—

"This woman… she's not human either!"

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To Be Continued…

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