Chapter 18: Demon Summoning Scroll, Summoning a World Boss
"Zhou Han, you're really impressive. You completed the task so quickly—truly a hero among the young!"
Lynn stroked his beard, his eyes full of satisfaction as he smiled happily.
"All the materials are here. Check them quickly."
Zhou Han didn't have time to waste on small talk. He hurriedly stuffed all the materials into Lynn's hands.
"Mm, the quantities are all correct. Here, this is your reward. Take it!"
Lynn nodded and handed over a black scroll, radiating a mysterious aura.
The moment Zhou Han took it, a system notification sounded.
[You have obtained the Demon Summoning Scroll. Please check it!]
Zhou Han opened it to inspect.
[Demon Summoning Scroll]: After use, it will summon a world boss. Killing it will grant abundant rewards.
Note: The summoned boss will be announced to the entire region. Do not summon it lightly without sufficient strength, or you will only end up benefiting others.
In the Divine Demon Continent, world bosses are divided into two types.
The first type is summoned through scrolls, and the second type naturally spawns along with the storyline.
However, both will be announced to the entire region, giving every player an equal opportunity.
The higher the proportion of damage dealt to the boss, the greater the rewards obtained.
If a player lands the final blow on the boss, they will also receive a special reward.
As for landing the final blow, that depends entirely on luck.
After all, there are too many players attacking the boss, and no one can guarantee that their attack will be the one to kill it.
[You have completed the Material Collection Task 2 and gained a large amount of experience.]
[You have successfully reached Level 9.]
With the 4x experience bonus, Zhou Han's progress jumped to 46% of Level 9, getting closer and closer to Level 10.
Zhou Han opened the rankings and took a glance.
[Level Rankings]
1. Zhou Han: Level 9 (46%)
2. Han Xiangning: Level 8 (20.3%)
3. Han Qinxue: Level 8 (12.5%)
4. Mei Aoxue: Level 4 (58%)
5. Chen Beixuan: Level 3 (77.9%)
6. Lin Fan: Level 3 (33.3%)
…
The three of them firmly occupied the top three positions, leaving everyone else far behind.
"In that case, I'll use the Demon Summoning Scroll!"
Zhou Han's current strength was clearly in a league of its own. He was confident in securing the highest damage contribution against the boss.
It was also a perfect opportunity to push for Level 10 and obtain the hidden class reward.
[You have used the Demon Summoning Scroll.]
[Global Announcement: Player Zhou Han has summoned the world boss Bloodthirsty Demon Spider. It will appear in the Misty Forest in five minutes at coordinates XXX.]
As soon as the announcement was made, it caused a huge stir among the players.
A world boss—killing it would yield massive rewards.
With some luck, one could soar instantly and make up for any gap caused by talent differences.
"Holy shit! Big shot Zhou Han is insane—he actually summoned a world boss!"
"I wonder how strong the world boss is. Hopefully it's not too strong so we leechers can grab some benefits."
"Let's go! Hurry up or someone else will steal the boss!"
"I'm already nearby, wearing red clothes. Looking for some strong teammates!"
"Damn it, I'm so unlucky. I'm too far from the coordinates—I can't make it in time."
"I'm not going. My strength is too low. Might as well grind levels instead of chasing the hype."
…
Damn it, this is ridiculous!
Zhou Han looked at the coordinates provided by the system and felt speechless.
The boss's spawn point was 30 kilometers away from him.
Even with his current 55-point speed bonus, he couldn't run at full speed the entire time—he had to conserve some energy.
By calculation, it would take him over twenty minutes to get there.
Although he was annoyed, he wasn't going to give up before the boss kill announcement appeared.
After arranging a meeting point with the two sisters, Zhou Han dashed out like the wind.
Soon, five minutes passed, and the Bloodthirsty Demon Spider appeared in a wide open clearing.
Its massive body crouched there motionless, seemingly harmless.
Many nearby players had already arrived early, waiting in anticipation.
Seeing the boss appear, their expressions turned excited, their eyes burning with greed.
This was a golden opportunity—whoever got there first had the advantage. No one wanted to miss it.
"Charge, brothers! The boss belongs to our team!"
"Let's go too! Don't let them take the lead!"
"The boss level is too high—we can't see its stats. Isn't rushing in dangerous?"
"Dangerous? How dangerous can it be? With so many players, we can drown it with spit!"
"Exactly! Haven't you heard of ants killing an elephant?"
"Don't be scared—everyone attack together!"
As long as they killed the boss and got top-tier equipment, turning their fate around was just around the corner.
Many players lost their rationality and rushed forward like moths to a flame.
Moreover, the Bloodthirsty Demon Spider appeared harmless while lying there, giving them even more confidence.
If they didn't seize this chance and someone else did, they'd regret it deeply.
Of course, some more cautious players stayed calm, watching coldly from the sidelines. They weren't going to risk their lives so easily.
"Ahhh…"
Continuous screams rang out, then suddenly everything went quiet.
Sure enough, something abnormal happened.
Just as the players were about to get close, the Bloodthirsty Demon Spider suddenly moved.
It spat out a cloud of green mist. Players within a ten-meter radius collapsed one after another.
They had no chance to resist before dying instantly. The scene was horrifying and bizarre.
Those charging from behind immediately stopped, their legs trembling in fear.
This world boss was far too terrifying—it went from harmless to a killing machine in an instant.
"Damn, that's insane—instant kill!"
"That green aura must be poison gas!"
"Good thing I was slower and stayed behind, or I'd be a corpse now!"
"Sigh… we were too reckless!"
Cold sweat poured down their backs as their overheated minds quickly cooled.
A world boss was truly not to be underestimated.
After that wave of instant kills, everyone clearly became timid, hesitating and not daring to step forward.
This wasn't just a game.
You only had one life—there was no chance of revival.
They tried long-range attacks, but they had no effect.
Their weapons were too weak to break through the boss's defense.
They could only stand there, unwilling to leave but unable to fight.
"Let's go! We can't beat it—time to retreat."
"Wait! Didn't Zhou Han summon this boss? When he fights it, we can follow behind and leech some damage—it's a guaranteed profit!"
"Hey, that's a good idea. But where is Zhou Han right now?"
"Who knows? We don't even know what he looks like. He might be mixed in the crowd already!"
"Sigh, don't count on Zhou Han. He probably can't handle this boss either, otherwise he would've already made a move."
Everyone had their own thoughts, discussing endlessly.
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