Outside the Dungeon, the live broadcast plaza had erupted into a sea of laughter.
On the display screen, the farcical scene between the four-person squad and the pair of sisters—a classic "Let me explain!" vs. "I don't want to hear it!"—was broadcast in its entirety.
"Hahahaha! They were just passing by to watch the show and got mistaken for the 'oriole' waiting to strike! These sisters are so unlucky!"
"That Captain imagined a whole epic drama! 'They're waiting for their teammates to flank us'? There are only two of them! How are they supposed to flank anyone?!"
"The Berserker shouting 'At least make up a believable excuse!' while running away made me burst out laughing!"
"The Priest's changing expressions were the best part—from patience to despair, and finally just giving up completely!"
"Wait, she's raising her staff! What's she planning to do?"
Just then, under the stunned gazes of countless viewers, Lin Qingyue on the display screen smashed the rickety wooden fence apart with a single swing of her staff.
The next second, Lin Xiyue transformed into a silver whirlwind and fearlessly charged into the goblin horde.
"Holy shit! They're actually robbing them?!"
"They said they'd rob, and they did it without hesitation! These sisters are the real deal—when something needs doing, they really step up!"
"The four-person squad: 'We were just making empty threats! Why did you take us seriously?!'"
"The Captain's face turned as green as a goblin! Hahahaha!"
The live broadcast perfectly captured the squad's comical combat stance. They attacked the goblins while frantically glancing around in terror, as if surrounded by an army of thousands.
"What are you looking at?"
On the display, Lin Xiyue flicked the green blood from her sword and shot them a cold glance.
"Weren't you the ones insisting we were going to rob you?"
Lin Qingyue stowed her staff and added with an indifferent tone, "We've finished robbing you now. Satisfied?"
The sisters then departed with effortless grace.
Behind them, the four-person squad remained in their combat formation, slowly retreating while constantly looking over their shoulders. Their cautious movements created an absurd contrast with the silent forest around them.
The laughter in the live broadcast plaza nearly blew the roof off.
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As they continued along the riverbank, Lin Xiyue was still doubled over with laughter at the earlier farce.
"Sis, did you see their faces at the end? Their eyes were bulging like saucers!"
Lin Qingyue smiled and was about to reply when her steps suddenly halted.
She stopped.
"Wait."
Something was wrong.
A continuous, low-frequency vibration emanated from the ground in the distance.
It was faint at first, almost imperceptible without careful attention, but the tremor never ceased and was slowly growing stronger.
Something massive was moving toward them.
"What's wrong, Sis?"
Lin Xiyue's smile vanished. She followed her sister's gaze into the dense forest, feeling the same subtle trembling beneath her feet.
In the distant sky, a large flock of birds took flight in alarm, scattering into a chaotic swarm of black dots.
Lin Qingyue tightened her grip on the Pink Staff, her expression turning grave.
This vibration was no good sign.
The tremors underfoot grew more distinct, and a dull, drumming sound echoed from deep within the earth—thump, thump—each beat striking at their hearts.
The pebbles along the riverbank rattled and began to dance restlessly.
"This commotion... it's something big."
Lin Qingyue's expression was solemn, her sharp gaze fixed on the direction of the vibrations.
From the depths of the forest, the cracking of breaking trees and the rumbling of a heavy object being dragged across the ground were now clearly audible.
Lin Xiyue gripped Immovable Mountain, its surface shimmering with Holy Light that cast her figure in a solemn glow.
"Sis, should we go around it?"
Lin Qingyue pondered for a moment before shaking her head. "The commotion is too big. The affected area will be wide, so a detour might not be safe either."
"Let's go check it out first and adapt as we go."
The two immediately changed direction, slipping into the dense forest. Using the trees for cover, they stealthily approached the terrifying source of the sound.
The closer they got, the more deafening the roar became.
It's like a runaway giant siege ram rampaging through the forest, was the only thought that crossed their minds.
Soon, a massive shadow fell through the gaps in the trees, enveloping them.
Both sisters held their breath.
They saw the creature in its entirety.
It was a goblin.
A monster standing four to five meters tall, its skin a dark green and as rough as hundred-year-old tree bark!
Thick iron chains were haphazardly wrapped around its body. In its hand, it dragged a colossal spiked club carved from an entire small tree.
With every drag, it plowed a deep furrow into the ground.
With every swing, it effortlessly shattered trees thick enough for a person to wrap their arms around.
Foul-smelling saliva dripped from its gaping maw, and guttural, unintelligible roars rumbled from its throat.
[Giant Goblin Lv. ??? (Elite)]
[Points: 3000]
[Traits: Monstrous Strength, Incredible Defense. Physical attacks inflict Crushing and Knockback effects. Weakness: Relatively slow movements and clumsy turning.]
[Note: An extreme mutant among goblins, known as the "Giant Goblin." Possesses earth-shaking power and is a nightmare that adventurer parties dread facing.]
In the clearing just ahead of the Giant Goblin, the last remnants of several white teleportation lights had just faded, leaving behind only shattered equipment and broken potion bottles.
A team had just been eliminated here.
"Gods..." Lin Xiyue's throat felt dry. "A goblin this big? It wiped out an entire team just like that?"
Lin Qingyue's gaze swept across the battlefield, and she quickly made her assessment. "We're too late. Which is good—saves us the trouble. Let's quietly..."
Before she could finish the words "go around," the Giant Goblin, seemingly agitated by the loss of its target, turned its head.
Its massive, murky eyes locked onto the tree where the sisters were hiding!
"Wuru?!"
A questioning roar was followed by a furious charge!
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The earth groaned beneath its feet. Despite its size, its speed wasn't slow—its enormous strides closed most of the distance in an instant
"We've been spotted! Run!" Lin Qingyue's expression changed drastically.
She grabbed her sister and turned to flee, Wind's Blessing making her as light as a swallow.
But Lin Xiyue couldn't keep up.
The Paladin's heavy armor and massive shield made it impossible for her to move quickly through the dense forest.
The Giant Goblin's enormous shadow already loomed over her from behind!
"Sis! I can't outrun it!"
Lin Xiyue glanced back. The grotesque giant face was right behind her. She gritted her teeth, her eyes flashing with grim resolve.
"No more running! We fight!"
She spun around abruptly, slamming [Immovable Mountain] into the ground with a thunderous crash!
Brilliant Holy Light erupted from beneath her feet, forming an indestructible golden halo. She seemed to root herself to the earth, her tiny frame standing defiant against the world-destroying behemoth!
"Xiyue!"
Lin Qingyue's heart clenched. She had no choice but to stop and turn back, the light of her staff flaring in her hand.
A bloodthirsty excitement flickered in the Giant Goblin's murky eyes. It hadn't expected these two tiny insects to dare stand their ground.
With a deafening roar, it raised its club—carved from an entire tree—high into the air, blotting out the sunlight filtering through the canopy.
Screaming through the air, the massive club descended like a shadow of destruction, crashing down toward Lin Xiyue's head!