Chapter 775, Apocalyptic Disaster

Translator: Silavin

 

Four blazing orbs of flame plunged directly into the depths of the cavern.

 

In an instant, the crevice transformed into what resembled a volcanic mouth. A towering column of fire erupting skyward, incinerating countless Fallen Corpse Puppets in its wake. However, this inferno flickered only momentarily before vanishing entirely. Within the depths, only flickering flames could be glimpsed, yet Jin Zhan himself remained invisible.

 

Still, countless Monsters continued crawling forth from the cavern, though their numbers had markedly decreased compared to before.

 

Jin Zhan refused to be satisfied with merely standing guard at the exit like a hunter waiting by a tree stump for rabbits. He understood with crystalline clarity that to match Lu Fan’s pace, he must embrace risk!

 

Since all Monsters surged from within the cavern’s depths, he would strike directly at their source!

 

Even the mightiest river springs from a humble brook. Jin Zhan’s strategy was to venture upstream to the very wellspring of the Monster Tide, locating the densest concentration of Monsters for optimal farming.

 

This gambit was undoubtedly perilous.

 

None could fathom what lurked beneath the cavern’s depths. Boss encounters would hardly register as significant threats to him. However, should he encounter entities connected to the Ancient God, such as the Blood Moon’s Owner, even Jin Zhan might not survive.

 

Nevertheless, Jin Zhan was prepared to stake everything on this. His confidence was absolute. [Regardless of what awaits me, nothing can impede my path! Whenever I decide on the path I want to take, I must follow through!]

 

Moreover, he genuinely refused to accept defeat at Lu Fan’s hands.

 

If defending the cavern exit guaranteed defeat against Lu Fan, then he would rather embrace danger and fight for victory!

 

Naturally, Jin Zhan’s every movement fell under Lu Fan’s observation.

 

Witnessing Jin Zhan’s direct descent into the cavern, Lu Fan’s eyebrows lifted in acknowledgement. [He is truly something!]!

 

Indeed, Jin Zhan differed fundamentally from every Player Lu Fan had previously encountered. His strength, determination, and mental fortitude surpassed that of even Murong Sheng!

 

Even if this person hailed from a Supreme Tier Ancient Noble Family, he would likely become one of their supporting pillars.

 

[No wonder Dragon Country boasted so many formidable Ancient Noble Families, yet true governing power remained concentrated with Dragon Country’s Three Elders. With such talent available, the Ancient Noble Families’ ambition to grasp national authority like Kage Tenshi would remain but a pipe dream.]

 

Lu Fan harboured little concern for whatever dangers Jin Zhan might encounter.

 

He reasoned that since Jin Zhan dared venture into the cavern, he must possess corresponding confidence in his abilities. Had it just have been recklessness, he would never have survived to this point.

 

Therefore, rather than monitoring Jin Zhan, Lu Fan focused on maximising his own farming efficiency to provide Lin Dong with optimal Experience Points.

 

After considerable deliberation, Lu Fan resolved to maintain his steady, methodical approach rather than Jin Zhan’s impulsive strategy.

 

He calculated that even entering the cavern’s depths might not necessarily accelerate his hunting pace beyond its current levels.

 

Presently, utilising Freezing Walls combined with Xing Chen’s, Bao Bao’s, and Lin Dong’s Area of Effect Skills, he had already achieved formidable hunting efficiency with minimal room for improvement.

 

What location could possibly concentrate the entire cavern’s Monster population in a single chokepoint for systematic elimination?

 

Therefore, despite witnessing Jin Zhan’s cavern descent, Lu Fan maintained his established method.

 

Lu Fan’s approach proved remarkably effective. Within moments, Lin Dong’s Level increased even more.

 

Lu Fan himself gained multiple successive Level Ups, reaching 82 and approaching the requirement for his Fourth Profession Change.

 

With each Level Up, Lu Fan briefly summoned his other Pet Dragon to share Experience Points.

 

Thanks to his High Level Accelerated Growth Aura, despite their numbers, the Pet Dragon Levelled Up efficiently as well.

 

Once the Pet Dragon matched Lu Fan’s Level, he recalled them, concentrating maximum Experience Points on Lin Dong to rapidly elevate their Family’s youngest member.

 

Under Lu Fan’s special attention, Lin Dong’s Level soared rapidly, soon reaching Level 60.

 

Upon achieving Level 60, she comprehended a new Skill, Apocalyptic Disaster.

 

Apocalyptic Disaster (Active Skill, LV1) – The Frost Dragon King transforms into a terrible natural disaster. Wherever she passes, an Absolute Frozen Domain forms, dramatically reducing temperature and inflicting continuous Damage plus Freezing Effect on all enemies within the Domain. If enemies get Frozen, Ice Explosion would automatically be triggered, detonating all enemies within the Absolute Frozen Domain.

 

[Another massive Area of Effect Skill. Moreover, this Skill’s range is terrifying…

 

Upon first glimpsing this ability, Lu Fan immediately recalled Xiao Ye’s Great Cataclysm.

 

When Xiao Ye executed Great Cataclysm, she left behind a flame trail inflicting continuous, devastating Damage on her enemies.

 

Apocalyptic Disaster resembled a frost-based version of Great Cataclysm.

 

Wherever Lin Dong passed would leave a trail causing Damage and Freezing Effect on the enemies, while simultaneously constantly having Ice Explosion active.

 

Regarding pure Damage Output, Apocalyptic Disaster certainly could not match that of Great Cataclysm.

 

However, Apocalyptic Disaster’s strength lay in its Freezing Crowd Control Effect.

 

Lu Fan understood this would constitute Apocalyptic Disaster’s primary utility.

 

Nevertheless, to truly comprehend this new skill’s devastating potential, he required firsthand testing.

 

“Lin Dong, use Apocalyptic Disaster!” Lu Fan commanded directly. Upon receiving orders, Lin Dong’s body immediately underwent a transformation.

 

Lin Dong, already resembling an ice sculpture, suddenly erupted with overwhelming frigid energy. Even Lu Fan, as Lin Dong’s Master, felt bone-piercing cold penetrating his very being.

 

Subsequently, frost and wind swept outward from Lin Dong’s centre with maniacal intensity, rendering the already harsh Far North climate even more severe, as though returning to the frozen epochs of millions of years past.

 

Lin Dong’s frigid aura encompassed a range exceeding Lu Fan’s imagination.

 

Originally, he anticipated Apocalyptic Disaster would resemble Great Cataclysm, with the Absolute Frozen Domain approximating Lin Dong’s physical proportions.

 

Lu Fan had underestimated the scope entirely.

 

Apocalyptic Disaster’s coverage area was literally a hundredfold greater than Great Cataclysm!

 

Centred on Lin Dong, the Absolute Frozen Domain encompassed everything within a five-kilometre radius.

 

Furthermore, this Domain’s Duration proved exceptionally long, showing no signs of dissipating!

 

Lu Fan found himself stunned by this Skill’s effects. After consideration, he directed Lin Dong to circle the cavern’s perimeter, transforming the entire area into an Absolute Frozen Domain.

 

Instantly, azure frigid energy mingled with swirling snow, sealing the cavern completely.

 

Under Lu Fan’s deliberate manipulation, several Monsters successfully escaped the cavern, only to step into the Absolute Frozen Domain. They were immediately afflicted with Freezing Effect, transforming into ice sculptures within seconds.