Chapter 107: The Sword-Legged Spider [Please Vote!]

Landing casually at a desolate wilderness camp, Lu Sheng began to examine his spoils.

A chaotic heap lay before him; he sifted through each item carefully.

He discarded the useless things to one side and set aside those of value.

The harvest of Source Orbs was quite impressive: over three thousand third-tier Source Orbs, more than three hundred fourth-tier ones, and even thirty fifth-tier Source Orbs.

Then there were some cultivation resources and function cards.

These were of little importance to him at the moment, so he set them aside.

Lu Sheng wasn’t impressed by low-tier function cards; among them, there was only one fifth-tier function card, the rest being third or fourth tier, totaling just over twenty cards.

Function cards also had many distinctions. Those that could enhance combat strength had restrictions; for example, to fully harness a function card’s power, one must be of the same tier—if you’re fifth tier, only a fifth-tier function card will amplify your strength without loss.

If the function card’s tier was too low, its effect would gradually diminish.

After sorting through, Lu Sheng picked out a few valuable items.

[Imitation Card]

Quality: Blue

Function: Can perfectly mimic a non-biological blue-quality card.

This card allowed him to replicate a scarecrow clone; thus, even if the clone perished, it wouldn’t matter.

[Potential Activation]

Function: Stimulates innate potential; the stronger the bloodline, the greater the effect. Lasts five minutes. Side effect: consumes one’s own potential.

This was a skill card, likely dropped by the Fire Werewolf Leader. Unfortunately, its drawback was significant. After some thought, Lu Sheng decided to give it to the giant crocodile. The giant crocodile was green quality and somewhat lagging in current battles; gaining a skill would bolster its strength.

[Split Mind-Control Insect]

Quality: Green

Tier: Fourth Tier

Skill: Split Mind Control (0/10)

Evolution Condition: One third-tier item enhancing mental capabilities.

Split Mind Control: Can split into clones that enter the opponent’s heart to control creatures whose quality and tier do not exceed one’s own, provided the target does not resist. If the opponent’s tier surpasses the user’s, control fails.

These were the spoils collected.

It seemed meager, but that was because Lu Sheng didn’t value the most prized cultivation resources that wilderness folk prized.

If Lu Sheng lacked cultivation resources, the situation would be quite different.

He hadn’t yet examined the Fire Werewolf Leader’s card. The formidable strength of the Fire Werewolf Leader was still fresh in Lu Sheng’s mind.

[Fire Werewolf: Leader Level]

Quality: Blue

Tier: Fifth Tier Mastery

Skills: Flame Possession (Passive), Great Fireball, Strength Enhancement (Passive)

Evolution Skill: Potential Activation

This was the first time he had obtained a card of a monster he had evolved himself.

Previously, all monster cards he acquired were unevolved.

After organizing all the loot, Lu Sheng found a secluded spot to switch back to his true body.

The transformation was completed swiftly.

The Imitation Card had successfully replicated a scarecrow clone to bring back, along with thirty fifth-tier Fire Werewolves and Fire Werewolf Leaders transferred to the clone.

Ninety fourth-tier Fire Werewolves remained in his true body.

With these reinforcements, the monsters under the clone’s control were revitalized; the losses of goblins and frogmen were negligible.

These Fire Werewolves were green quality monsters, much stronger than goblins and frogmen.

At the same time, his main consciousness returned to his true body.

He took the Red Leaf Spirit Fruit tree into his sub-dimensional space to cultivate it, simultaneously having ninety Fire Werewolves provide it with flame energy.

As long as the Fire Werewolves had energy within, they infused it into the Red Leaf Spirit Fruit tree.

Lu Sheng used a bug exploit to turn the Fire Werewolves into perpetual motion laborers. When their internal energy was depleted, he simply ordered them to self-destruct; their cards would regenerate with full energy.

Their bodies served as food for the red fire ants, killing two birds with one stone.

Thus, a 24-hour labor force was established.

Compared to this, all capitalists paled in comparison to Lu Sheng’s efficiency.

Next, he planned to trouble a blue-quality Sword-Legged Spider.

The newspaper from the Doulun News Agency had a section specifically providing information on the location of high-quality monsters.

This issue featured three: the White Flame Blue Scale Bird was already in hand; the remaining two were the Sword-Legged Spider and the Earth-Control Beetle, both fifth tier and formidable.

If Lu Sheng attacked these two fifth-tier blue-quality monsters with his initial squad, he might have been defeated.

But now, his troops had changed.

After a brief rest, Lu Sheng set off.

The Sword-Legged Spider’s lair was in the Misty Cloud Mountain, about an hour’s ride away.

Ordinarily, without a mount, the journey would take at least half a day.

Such was the advantage of having a mount.

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Spirit Fruit Dungeon

A scar-faced man frowned. “Huang Tao was killed?”

“Correct, Third Leader. He was slain by a newcomer nicknamed White Horse Lu Sheng. He commands many fifth-tier monsters, apparently from another wilderness.”

Hu Guobiao’s face darkened. “No matter if he’s from this wilderness or not, anyone who harms our people must learn the rules. Spread the word—everyone keep an eye out for Lu Sheng’s whereabouts. Report immediately upon discovery.”

“Yes!”

The wilderness bandits’ rule was ruthless retaliation: anyone who touched their people must die.

Of course, if the opponent was too powerful, they might bend the rules.

But Lu Sheng’s strength had yet to instill fear.

The Wilderness Bandits were a vast organization in District 21.

Beyond the core members, there were many peripheral members.

Years ago, when they first formed, to build their fearsome reputation, they raided all over the wilderness.

However, once someone joined as a peripheral member, they didn’t have to do anything—just hold the title of subordinate and avoid hostility toward the bandits.

In return, the bandits wouldn’t rob their own and would even offer protection.

Consequently, many lone wilderness hunter teams were eager to adopt this affiliation—it cost nothing and brought benefits.

Thus, counting all peripheral members, the Wilderness Bandits became the largest organization across the wilderness, though the true core was relatively small.

With so many peripheral members, the bandit leaders could utilize them well—any intelligence gathered was reported for a handsome reward.

Therefore, no secrets remained hidden from the Wilderness Bandits; information was easily obtained.

Lu Sheng’s exposure was only a matter of time.

...

An hour later, Lu Sheng arrived at Misty Cloud Mountain.

This mountain was perpetually shrouded in mist, which grew thicker the higher one climbed.

Lu Sheng didn’t know if the Sword-Legged Spider had been taken down; his information was limited, so he had to investigate personally.

If it had been claimed, he could only change targets.

Entering the forest, the White Flame Blue Scale Bird was too large to fly conveniently, so he switched to the White Cloud Horse to swiftly approach the Sword-Legged Spider’s location.

This mountain harbored many monsters, especially since Misty Cloud Mountain’s creatures dropped cultivation resources, making it a favored hunting ground for wilderness teams.

Typically, hunting parties avoided challenging a blue-quality Sword-Legged Spider; Lu Sheng was unconcerned that others would have designs on it.

High quality meant formidable strength; no one without sufficient power would provoke such a beast.

Perhaps they all avoided it like the high-tier lizardmen in the Returning Flow Desert—no one dared to challenge them despite their high rank.

Along the way, Lu Sheng passed several hunting parties but did not stop, pressing quickly toward the spider.

Unbeknownst to him, the leaders of those teams paused, quietly extracting their Voice Transmitting Insects to send messages.

Upon receiving replies, they resumed their pace.

Within the fifth-tier Spirit Fruit Dungeon.

A subordinate approached Hu Guobiao. “Third Leader, news just came in—Lu Sheng has appeared at Misty Cloud Mountain.”

Hu Guobiao sneered. “He runs fast, but as long as he’s in this wilderness, it’s our bandits’ territory.”

He took out a Voice Transmitting Insect, selected a number, and it emitted a voice: “Third Brother, what’s the matter?”

Hu Guobiao spoke into the insect: “Fourth Brother, someone killed one of our men. I can’t leave right now, and you’re close to Misty Cloud Mountain. Take care of it—kill that person and make it public. It seems since we haven’t killed anyone recently, someone dared to provoke us. Here’s the information on this guy...”

As soon as Hu Guobiao finished, the insect responded crisply: “Got it.”

Then it fell silent.

Hu Guobiao shook his head; Fourth Brother was indeed swift and decisive, a personality he admired.

The Voice Transmitting Insect functioned like a phone; each had an ID number, and to communicate, one needed only to know the other’s ID.

Such insects weren’t rare in the wilderness, costing about a fourth-tier Source Orb.

They were palm-sized, resembling blue caterpillars.

...

On a desolate mountain, a muscular man wielding a long blade shouted, “Assemble! Stop killing monsters! Someone killed our people—let’s avenge them!”

The hunters on the mountain ceased their attacks.

“Who dares to touch the Wilderness Bandits?”

“Looks like it’s been a while since our last kill.”

He Fei gathered his men and headed toward Misty Cloud Mountain.

He was sixth tier; his subordinates ranged from fifth to fourth tier. He believed he alone was enough to handle Lu Sheng.

Was a mere fifth-tier individual really a threat to him?

...

At this moment, Lu Sheng reached the entrance of the Sword-Legged Spider’s lair.

Outside the huge den were thick spider webs; inside was pitch black.

He summoned the True Eye Moth, a creature he had learned a night vision skill for—darkness could not block its sight.

With shared vision, Lu Sheng could clearly see inside.

Even without the True Eye Moth, his Fire Werewolves were excellent sources of light.

The spider’s den had a passage descending deep inside.

To hunt the Sword-Legged Spider, Lu Sheng had to either enter or lure it out.

But it was only a fifth-tier Sword-Legged Spider; there was no need to fear.

Despite its blue quality, his Fire Bear Wolf and Fire Werewolf Leader were no pushovers.

Thanks to healing cards, the Fire Bear Wolf’s injuries were nearly healed.

They were fully ready for battle.

With these two powerful monsters, Lu Sheng did not believe the Sword-Legged Spider could turn the tide.

If necessary, he could have the Fire Werewolf Leader use Potential Activation.

As for the overexertion of the Fire Werewolves’ potential, Lu Sheng cared little.

These weren’t his primary cards; overexertion was inconsequential.

He summoned the Fire Werewolf Leader and Fire Bear Wolf, prepared everything, and then ventured into the cave.

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