Zhang Mu led the team down and encountered five Skeleton Soldiers one after another. Apart from dropping a few gold coins, there were also two pieces of equipment.
[White Bone Bracelet](Normal Black Iron), Level 5 accessory, Strength +1, Constitution +1, Agility +1, Spirit +1, Durability +20. White Bone Ornaments Set 2/3, no set effect.
[Skeleton Soldier's Sword](Normal Black Iron), Level 5 One-handed Sword, Physical Attack +10, Sharp +1, 1% chance of random curse effect when attacking, Durability 20.
White Bone Bracelet was one of the set items. Its effect was +1 to all attributes. [Skeleton Soldier's Sword] was a one-handed sword. It was longer than the Refined Iron Short Sword and had higher attack power. It had a chance to trigger the Curse effect. Zhang Mu equipped it and replaced the Refined Iron Short Sword.
Now, Zhang Mu had equipped both his hands with longswords.
On his left hand was the Skeleton Soldier's Sword.
The right hand is the sword of fear fish.
The attack and effect of a one-handed weapon was usually inferior to that of a two-handed weapon. However, in the case of a two-handed weapon, its damage might not be inferior to that of a two-handed weapon. There were quite a few dual-wielding classes. Thieves, Assassins, Assassins, Warriors, and even Berserkers were among them. Thieves were restricted to short swords, Assassins to daggers, Assassins to finger blades, Warriors to fist blades, and Berserkers to one-handed short axes. Only Rangers were the most comprehensive, and most of them were dual-wielding longswords.
" 5% EXP short of leveling up." Zhang Mu checked his experience bar and asked the others," What about you guys?"
Fatty still lacked 25% EXP, Leng Yun still lacked 31% EXP, Sun Bing still lacked 39% EXP. As for Chen Ling, because she had only recently reached Level 5, she still had 89% to reach Level 6. It had to be said that grinding elite monsters to level up felt like riding a rocket.
Zhang Mu was very satisfied. They rested for two minutes and continued searching.
The cave was quite large, and there should be many skeleton soldiers inside. Every skeleton was a valuable resource. Not only did it have a high EXP, but it also had a high probability of dropping equipment.
It was already dark by this time, but the team was full of fighting spirit and had no intention of resting. As they continued deeper into the cave, the cave became colder and colder, and the space became larger and larger. The air was not particularly turbid because the cave was not sealed. There were many cracks in the rocks above them. The faint moonlight shone through the cracks, leaving a few mottled spots on the ground.
It didn't take long before three more skeletons appeared in front of them.
Chen Ling revealed a surprised expression and said softly,"These skeletons are different."
This problem was also discovered by others.
Most of the skeleton soldiers they encountered earlier had gray bones and no luster. Their weapons were rusty and did not seem to have any combat power. There were two skeleton soldiers here. Their bones were obviously whiter, their swords were sharper, and the flames in their eyes were brighter. Their aura was much stronger than the former.
There was a more unusual skeleton standing between two soldiers.
This skeleton was two meters tall and carried a two-handed broadsword. It wore tattered scales, but most of its armor leaves had fallen off. It had a cloak tied to its back, but it looked like a worm. There were countless holes in it, and it was tattered. The aura of this skeleton was stronger than any skeleton soldier.
Zhang Mu stared at the three skeletons, and some words gradually appeared in his vision.
[Elite Skeleton Soldier](Bronze Elite), Level 5, HP 350, MP 150. Description: Strengthened Skeleton Soldier with greater strength.
[Skeleton Captain](Bronze Elite), Level 7, HP 500, MP 200. Description: When he was alive, he was a captain of the army. He was originally an outstanding swordsman and possessed powerful martial arts and swordsmanship.
" It's probably a small BOSS in the cave. He's not weak. Be careful."
Cold Yun asked,"How do we fight?"
"Let's break them one by one." Zhang Mu pondered for a moment and pointed at the skeleton in the middle." Sun Bing, use taunt to hold the captain back. You don't need to fight. Just stall him." Fatty, Chen Ling, you are responsible for delaying the soldiers on the left. Leng Yun, cooperate with me and kill the soldiers on the right as quickly as possible. Is there a problem?"
"No!"
" Alright, let's move!"
The five of them split up tacitly. Zhang Mu and Leng Yun entered from the left wing, while Fatty Chen Ling's group advanced from the right wing. Sun Bing raised his shield and went straight forward. As soon as the three skeletons were alarmed, he used taunts on the captain.
The ghost fire in the Skeleton Captain's eyes throbbed. He immediately activated the Swordsman's skill [Charge] and rushed forward in the blink of an eye. He swung his sword and struck his shield. Sun Bing staggered back a few steps. Before Sun Bing could stabilize himself, the skeleton captain's broadsword suddenly transformed into a few phantoms. Bright and sharp sword light suddenly appeared.
Tornado Slash!
Bang, bang, bang!
Sun Bing took 4 attacks and lost 1/4 of his HP with shield defense. Even Sun Bing would find it difficult to withstand an attack. This was a very powerful skill. Not only was it fast, but it was also difficult to dodge.
The Skeleton Captain was extremely strong and would not lose to a lone Elite monster.
Sun Bing won't last long!
The elite skeleton soldiers were also alarmed, and they all raised their swords and rushed over.
Zhang Mu shouted,"Hurry up!"
Fatty used Brutal Charge to block one of them. Chen Ling assisted him from the side. Zhang Mu then sped towards the other one, slashing it several times, causing some damage. The skeleton soldiers immediately gave up on Sun Bing and turned to attack Zhang Mu fiercely.
Bronze Skeleton Soldiers had higher HP and Magic, and their various attributes were much stronger than Black Iron Skeleton Soldiers. They were stronger and more flexible, and their combat power was much stronger.
Leng Yun threw acid bullets at them, but they did not cause much damage. They could effectively weaken the defense of elite Skeleton soldiers. Ice arrows followed. Elementalists dealt terrifying damage. Elite skeletons lost over 60 HP. It's just that the cooldown of the skill is too long, so it's all up to Zhang Mu.
The elite skeleton soldiers 'defense was weakened by acid bullets, and their speed was slowed down by ice arrows. Their strength was greatly weakened. Zhang Mu was fully capable of dealing with them. His two swords were glowing with a pale green light and struck the Skeleton Soldiers 'shoulders, taking a total of 36 HP.
Elite Skeleton Soldiers were dead souls. They did not feel pain, fear, or emotion. When the sword struck their bodies, they did not react at all. It was as if they were not the one being attacked. The sword in their right hand stabbed out rapidly, and a gray sword light exploded from the blade. Although the speed was slowed down by the ice arrow, the speed could not be underestimated. Most people did not have time to react. Zhang Mu retreated and dodged. He used his right hand to stab, leaving a sword mark on the skull.
The skeleton soldier didn't care at all. He waved his right arm wildly, and the sword light slashed at him one after another. The attacks were very fast and powerful. However, Zhang Mu felt that the skeleton's movements were too stiff, and its attacks were too rigid. There was no change at all, so it was easy to dodge.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The longsword collided with the longsword several times in the air, sparking sparks.
Zhang Mu seized a flaw and blocked the Skeleton Soldier's sword. Then, he launched a round of fierce attacks. The Skeleton Soldier's health points were low and he fell to the ground, turning into broken bones. The massive amount of experience allowed Zhang Mu to level up to level 6, and his health, magic, and attributes increased significantly.
Leng Yun's Acid Bullet cooldown was over, and she immediately fired an Acid Bullet at another Skeleton Soldier. Zhang Mu sped over and cooperated with Fatty and Chen Ling to launch an attack. In less than ten seconds, the Skeleton Soldier was knocked to the ground.
Only the strongest skeleton captain remained.
The Skeleton Captain had at least four or five skills, all of which were Swordsman skills. Among them, the strongest was Gale Slash, which attacked four times in a row. The stacked damage was very high, and even Sun Bing would find it difficult to block it. If the others were hit by this move, they would definitely be killed instantly.
Zhang Mu shouted,"Sun Bing, stand back!"
Leng Yun shot out an ice arrow, slowing down the Skeleton Captain's speed. Sun Bing quickly retreated. He had been beaten to the point of residual health and could not continue fighting. Zhang Mu and Fatty, the two main forces, immediately filled in.
"Brutal Charge!"
Fatty rushed over and crashed into the Skeleton Captain. The Skeleton Captain was knocked back a few meters. Fatty raised his greatsword and slashed at his face. The Skeleton Captain swung Fatty's greatsword. The blade suddenly turned sharply and struck Fatty's chest. His leather armor was cut open, and blood spurted wildly. His HP dropped by nearly 40%!
" F * ck, what abnormal damage!"
Fatty was seriously injured and wanted to retreat. Captain Skeleton did not give him a chance. He charged directly to the front and used his broadsword to unleash his ultimate skill-Gale Slash!
"Not good!" Fatty's expression changed drastically.
At this moment, Zhang Mu activated God's Blessing and moved between Fatty and Captain Skeleton. All four sword lights struck Zhang Mu's body and were offset by the invincible effect. Fatty's soul kept coming out. It was really a close call. He almost died.
"Be careful."
Zhang Mu swung his sword and fought with the Skeleton Captain. After Fatty recovered, he returned to the battle again. Chen Ling came over to support the two of them. The Skeleton Captain was very strong, Zhang Mu had to fight and retreat temporarily. Ice Arrow Acid Bullet slows down Defense, Taunt away aggro at critical times, battle lasts for 5 - 6 minutes. Finally, the Skeleton Captain's health reached the bottom and two items dropped, including a skill book.
[FF Skill Book, Tornado Slash]. Requirements: Strength 15, Agility 20. Class restrictions: Swordsman, Ranger.
[White Bone Ring](Ordinary Black Iron), Level 5 accessory, Health +10, Magic +10, Durability 20, White Bone Accessory Set.
[Skeleton Captain's Broadsword](Normal Black Iron), Level 5 two-handed sword, Attack +18, 2% chance of critical hit, Durability 30.
The moment the Skeleton Captain fell, Fatty rose to Level 6 and his injuries were fully recovered.
Zhang Mu was very pleased!
Finally…finally a Ranger skill book appeared!
A rather powerful attack skill was exactly what Zhang Mu needed the most!
Zhang Mu's Strength exceeded 15 and Agility exceeded 20. He met the learning requirements and immediately used the skill book.
[Tornado Slash LV1], FF-level skill. Maximum level LV3. Continuous attacks, dealing 50% Attack Power +50 Strength damage each time. The number of attacks is affected by Agility and Attack Speed. At least two, at most six. Spells 5 MP, Cooldown 45 seconds.
At the same time, the last piece of the Skeleton Ornaments was also available. The set was complete!
The necklace in the three-piece set increases physical attack, the bracelet increases all attributes, and the ring increases life magic. When all three pieces are worn at the same time, the set effect appears.
[White Bone Accessory Set]. When attacking, 10% chance to deal double damage.