Chapter 9: The Righteous Path of Exorcism, Slaying the Moon Demon!
At that moment, the battle-hardened warrior known as Moon Demon No. 2 also noticed Lu Ming.
He immediately sized him up, confirming that Lu Ming was alone, without any backup, and merely a level 6 support-class Illusionist. Without a shred of politeness, he shouted at Lu Ming in anger, “Damn it, kid! Are you looking for death? How dare you steal my business!”
Lu Ming ignored Moon Demon No. 2 completely and turned to the three girls, asking directly, “Want to get in the team?”
Before any of the girls could respond, Moon Demon No. 2 spoke threateningly to them, “Don’t listen to him. He’s just a novice like you, and only level 6, with no gear to speak of. What can he possibly do to help you clear the dungeon?”
Lu Ming remained calm and said, “Beat the dungeon first, then pay. If we fail, you don’t pay.”
He didn’t care about the money. He just wanted to casually gather a few people to reach the required five for the dungeon.
Hearing this, the girls exchanged looks and, to everyone’s surprise, actually approached Lu Ming.
Lu Ming then created the team and sent invitations to the three girls.
[Notification: Player Strawberry Bear (Level 6 Mage) has joined the team!]
[Notification: Player Milky Pudding (Level 6 Priest) has joined the team!]
[Notification: Player Kissy Lazy Cat (Level 6 Archer) has joined the team!]
One more was needed.
Just as Lu Ming was pondering where to find the last person, a message arrived.
[Notification: Player Tian Xuan·Zongheng (Level 7 Knight) requests to join the team!]
Ah! Here he comes?
Lu Ming turned around to see a man about thirty years old, a middle-aged knight, striding toward them. His ID overhead read [Lv7 Tian Xuan·Zongheng], confirming he was the one applying to join.
The man wore blazing armor. Judging by his age, he didn’t look like a newcomer, yet his level suggested he wasn’t a veteran either. His deep eyes suggested a calm and steady character.
Eager to fill the team, Lu Ming approved Tian Xuan·Zongheng’s request without hesitation.
Thus, the five-person team was complete. After receiving the dungeon mission from the guardian, they stepped into the shimmering curtain of light and entered the dungeon.
Behind them, Moon Demon No. 2 fumed in frustration.
“Damn it! I’ve seen fools before, but nothing this stupid!”
“To be duped so easily by a whippersnapper! You might as well just die instead of grinding this damn dungeon!”
Nearby, a man with the ID [AAA Moon Demon No. 3], an assassin, snarled, “We can’t let this brat break the rules. We need to teach him a lesson.”
Several other level 8 players, all bearing the “Moon Demon” prefix, quickly gathered and formed a five-man team. They followed Lu Ming’s group angrily into the dungeon...
[Notification: Welcome to the Moon Demon Sanctuary dungeon. This round is timed for five hours. All players must complete the mission within the time limit to clear the dungeon and receive rewards!]
With the system’s prompt, Lu Ming’s group appeared outside a grand, imposing sanctuary.
Beneath the blood moon hanging overhead, the massive sanctuary radiated a chilling crimson glow.
The walls were adorned with countless dried human heads.
The whole scene resembled the underworld itself.
The girls instinctively tightened their grip on their weapons, eyes filled with nervousness and fear.
Lu Ming calmly opened the mission interface.
[Exorcising the Demons] (Exclusive Dungeon Mission: Moon Demon Sanctuary)
[Difficulty Index: 75]
[Description: Once a prosperous human city, it was struck one fateful night by the Moon Demon Legion. Led by the Blood Demon Krus, they slaughtered every human and claimed the land. Players are tasked to enter the Moon Demon Sanctuary and slay the Moon Demons (0/10)!]
[Mission Time: 5 hours 59 minutes]
[Mission Rewards: +100 experience, +8 copper coins, a very slim chance to obtain a Black Iron grade Moon Demon set equipment piece]
Like most ordinary missions, this dungeon mission follows a tiered progression system.
According to historical records: each player, as a team leader, is guaranteed to receive one piece of Moon Demon set gear upon clearing the tenth tier of the dungeon for the first time.
“Clearing the tenth tier guarantees one piece; with some luck, you might get two — a double reward,” Lu Ming thought to himself.
Suddenly, a blood-red barrier materialized on the ground ahead.
The next moment, a grotesque humanoid monster, its flesh mangled as if scalded in boiling oil, crawled out from within the barrier.
A chilling chuckle escaped its lips as it dragged a bloodstained blade and approached.
Lu Ming casually cast a scouting spell.
[Moon Demon] (Lv6, Physical-type Ordinary Monster)
[Physical Attack: 55]
[Armor: 20]
[Magic Resistance: 14]
[Speed: 12]
[Health: 320]
[Skill: Bloodkill (Rank F)]
[Description: The elite warrior under Blood Demon Krus, the Moon Demon’s mission is to kill every human who dares trespass the sanctuary, clearing all obstacles for their master…]
A flicker of murderous intent glinted in its eyes.
Just as Lu Ming readied his sword to strike, the middle-aged knight Tian Xuan·Zongheng silently passed by him.
Clutching a heavy metal shield in his left hand and a blazing spear in his right, the knight made no sound.
The spear’s sharp blade scraped the ground, sending sparks flying as a sharp hiss rang out.
Facing the charging Moon Demon, Tian Xuan·Zongheng remained impassive, utterly composed.
At the very moment the Moon Demon reached him—
Bang!
He raised his shield and executed a Shield Bash, slamming the creature harshly to the ground.
Before it could rise—
With a “pu-thish,” his spear drove a Gravity Thrust straight through the Moon Demon’s head.
-159!
-166!
The Moon Demon collapsed, dead on the spot.
[Notification: Your teammate Tian Xuan·Zongheng has slain a level 6 Moon Demon. You receive 30% participation reward: +6 experience!]
[Notification: Mission kill progress +1!]
Witnessing this, Lu Ming was slightly surprised.
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