Chapter 32-Devouring Dungeon! Goblin Breeding Grounds!

Although Kujo Mise's intentions were unclear, as long as Li Yao dared to join the team, half of the objective was already achieved.

As for the other half…

That would take place inside the dungeon.

To completely eliminate him!

Walking at the front of the team, Yang Junfei's expression was cold.

As the young master of the Yang family in Sangyu City, he had come to this remote place solely for the newly unlocked Hell-Level Dungeon.

Since Li Yao was the one who triggered the dungeon, he had the priority right to challenge it.

Even the Yang family had to abide by this rule.

Thus, Li Yao had to disappear—completely vanish before reaching level 20!

From the very beginning, Yang Junfei had never underestimated Li Yao.

Solo-clearing Nightmare-Level dungeons—even as a summoner—meant he was the strongest summoner, someone no one could afford to overlook!

His original plan was to invite Li Yao to a dungeon raid and then, with the help of his two teammates, eliminate him inside the dungeon.

But now, this newly emerged Primordial Dungeon was practically a gift from the heavens!

So, Yang Junfei had rushed here early to buy out the entry slots at a high price.

He deliberately acted like he looked down on Li Yao and refused to let him join, so that if Li Yao were to "meet an unfortunate fate" inside the dungeon, no one would suspect him.

A summoner who soloed Nightmare-Level dungeons?

A worthless summoner wanting to raid dungeons with a team?

Young geniuses were bound to be proud, and for a top-tier professional like Li Yao, that pride would only be stronger.

Add in the temptation of the Primordial Dungeon…

Yang Junfei was certain Li Yao would take the bait.

Who knew the bastard actually refused!?

Thankfully, Kujo Mise had helped push him into the dungeon…

If Li Yao perished, any investigation would naturally fall on her.

At that thought, a smirk crept onto Yang Junfei's face.

A wild bird is still just a wild bird. No matter how many feathers it grows, it will never become a phoenix.

The entrance to the Primordial Dungeon was beneath a rock under a small stone hill.

Kicking the rock aside revealed a swirling vortex leading into the dungeon.

As they neared the entrance, the number of military guards increased.

After verifying their identities, each of them reached out to touch the vortex.

The next moment—

A blur filled their vision.

When Li Yao opened his eyes again, he was inside a dark, damp cavern.

A rancid stench filled the air, the putrid odor of rotting flesh lingering like a slaughterhouse.

Lines of blood-red text appeared before his eyes.

[Current Dungeon: Devouring Cavern (Level 20)]

[Dungeon Restrictions: Level 10–25; 1–5 Players]

[Difficulty: Unknown]

[Clear Condition: An unidentified creature has taken over the goblin colony, using them as livestock for consumption. To enhance their flavor, the goblins are fed a special additive, mutating their flesh and significantly increasing their power. Defeat one of the unknown creatures to clear the dungeon.]

"A randomly transmitted dungeon?"

Li Yao scanned the empty surroundings and muttered to himself.

Beginner dungeons typically used randomized spawn points, meaning players were teleported to different starting locations.

Without overthinking, Li Yao issued a command:

"Predator, scout ahead."

At the same time, an orange barrier enveloped the predator's body.

[Sanctuary] skill activated.

Li Yao and his two summons followed roughly ten meters behind the predator.

The cave was narrow with many twists and turns. Ten meters was just the right distance for him to keep his summon within sight.

However, after only a few steps—

A small, stumbling silhouette appeared in front of the predator.

A strong metallic stench filled the air!

Li Yao immediately cast Appraisal.

[Goblin Meat Husk]

[Level: 20 (Enhanced Elite)]

[HP: 22,650]

[Strength: 475]

[Spirit: 21]

[Agility: 386]

[Endurance: 453 ］

[Skills: None]

Li Yao's brows furrowed deeply.

These stats were nearly on par with a Goblin Warlord.

And this was just a regular dungeon mob?

An uneasy feeling stirred within Li Yao.

It wasn't the monster before him that worried him, but rather—

What kind of creature would be strong enough to farm these monsters as food?

Like humans raising livestock, no one breeds chickens if they can't be controlled.

Instead, they raise pigs, cows, and sheep.

And right now… someone was treating these goblins like chickens.

At that moment, the grotesque goblin staggered closer.

Its bloated, crimson flesh pulsed like a mass of oozing tumors.

Li Yao was suddenly grateful he hadn't eaten breakfast.

"Azurebird."

Li Yao whispered.

A frosty glow enveloped the monster.

An ice spike shot forward.

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"Single-target damage isn't nearly as strong as the Void Mantis."

Li Yao sighed, and in the next instant, his Void Mantis struck.

[-8421]

[-15,246]

[Goblin Meat Husk slain. EXP +0.4%]

[Combat Training Triggered. Void Mantis +1 Strength]

After multiple Nightmare-Level dungeons, his Void Mantis's Strength had reached over 2,100.

For a creature like this, one attack was enough.

"Not bad EXP. About two hundred more and I'll level up."

Li Yao pressed forward into the cave.

But strangely, the monsters he encountered all appeared alone.

Despite their high individual EXP, their low numbers made leveling slower than in the Goblin Nest.

Something's not right.

"If this is a breeding ground, there should be something like a chicken coop—a centralized feeding area."

Li Yao put himself in the breeder's perspective.

Would they really raise their livestock like this?

If they were scattered, wouldn't that make feeding them inefficient?

Then, a realization hit him.

His eyes lit up.

There had to be a feeding area somewhere!

Immediately, Li Yao dashed forward, letting his summons handle the stragglers while he searched for the chicken coop.

Meanwhile—

Twenty minutes after entering the dungeon.

Yang Junfei and his two teammates had reunited using a special artifact.

Before them stood two Goblin Meat Husks.

Their bloated, crimson flesh dripped with pus, attacking mindlessly.

"Damn it!"

Yang Junfei cursed, his spear whirling through the air.

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"What the hell are these things?! They're only level 20, but their endurance is insane!"

Their Sacrificial Paladin held off one monster, his muscles bulging as red light surged from his body.

His attacks were stronger than Yang Junfei's, but each strike also drained his own HP.

Behind them, their priest girl calmly healed him while furrowing her brows.

"Junfei…"

"This is the first time we've encountered two at once, right?"

"Yeah." Yang Junfei scowled.

"Then we have a problem."

The adorable yet serious-looking girl furrowed her brows and said solemnly, "You all should have read the dungeon description. If a monster appears alone, we can consider it a stray. But if multiple appear at the same time…"

"It means we're not far from the breeding zone."

"Our strength allows us to handle at most four of these monsters at once."

"What do you mean?" Yang Junfei asked without hesitation.

Whenever they were deep inside a dungeon, their three-person squad always followed Song Anqing's commands.

"So…"

"We need to get away from here."

At that moment, the usually silent Yang Feng spoke up.

"That unidentified creature—it should be in this so-called breeding zone, right?"

"That's right. But we can't defeat it."

The adorable girl remained calm. By now, the two chunks of flesh before them had already turned into experience points, lying motionless on the ground.

"Let's wait until we regroup with Kyūtō Misaki and Li Yao before making a decision."

Yang Junfei spoke up. "Li Yao? Did you forget our plan?"

"I didn't. But given the current situation, we need to prioritize clearing the dungeon."

"This dungeon isn't simple. For now, Li Yao's strength is still useful."

"However…"

Song Anqing raised a hand and lightly tapped her lips, speaking in a low voice.

"What worries me more right now… is whether Li Yao is even still alive."