Necromancer: I Am A Disaster Chapter 68 - Steamrolling Forward; Cover Your Ears

The 20 Skeletal Warriors steamrolled forward.

It didn’t matter what kind of enhanced elite monster stood in their path—anything in their way was effortlessly swept aside.

No enemy lasted more than five seconds.

“There aren’t many monsters in this dungeon.” Lin Moyu muttered to himself.

The monsters in the dungeon were scattered and few in number, making EXP gain slow.

It would be more satisfying to gather a group of monsters and hit them with Corpse Explosion.

He didn’t summon more Skeletal Warriors, since it wouldn't boost efficiency anyway.

Jiang Taotao was stunned. She never imagined dungeon raiding could be this easy. Usually, she was the one most exhausted after a raid.

As a Knight, she always had to stand at the front, drawing aggro, blocking attacks, and protecting her party.

But now? She simply followed behind the skeletons without lifting a finger.

“Necromancer... this class is amazing.” She thought to herself.

Beside her, Duan Gao and Miao Yu were thinking the same thing.

After entering the dungeon, a winding, solutional cave-like passage stretched ahead.

The air was more humid than outside, and on top of the fishy smell, there was now a stench of rot.

Ning Yiyi had been covering her nose since they stepped inside.

They walked for a while until the passage finally gave way to a vast cavern.

From the passage to the cavern floor below, there was a drop of over 50 meters.

At the center of the cavern lay a massive, coiled python-like monster.

It stretched at least 30 meters long, with a girth exceeding one meter, jet-black scales covering its form like armor, glinting with a metallic sheen.

The moment Lin Moyu and company arrived, the serpent’s massive eyes locked onto them.

If they dared to jump down, it would strike without hesitation.

A Detection spell flew out.

[Mermaid Queen's Pet Serpent (elite leader)]

[Level: 23]

[Strength: 3,600]

[Agility: 5,500]

[Spirit: 3,000]

[Physique: 5,000]

[Skills: Flail, Death Coil, Venom]

Despite its terrifying appearance, it was surprisingly referred to as a pet serpent. The name was kind of comical.

Still, its attributes were no joke. This was the strongest monster Lin Moyu had encountered so far—much stronger than the Goblin King.

In terms of raw numbers, it even rivaled his Skeletal Warriors, and surpassed them in agility.

Jiang Taotao said without hesitation, “I’ll draw its attention.”

Lin Moyu shook his head, “No need.”

Before anyone could react, the Skeletal Warriors leapt from the ledge.

Lin Moyu still didn’t summon more skeletons. In his eyes, 20 were more than enough.

When the Skeletal Warriors jumped down and charged toward it, the python shot into the air and slammed into several skeletons with heavy thuds, upward, knocking them away.

Skill: Flail!

The python’t tail whipped through the air, knocking several Skeletal Warriors away.

In the first clash alone, half of the 20 skeletons were sent flying.

Its reaction speed was surprisingly quick.

The remaining warriors couldn't even land a hit.

The serpent slithered swiftly across the cavern, its massive tail continuously swatting away the Skeletal Warriors.

Only a few of the skeletons' attacks connected, and they didn’t even have time to use their skill.

Although the Skeletal Warriors seemed to be struggling, but they hadn’t actually taken much damage.

After all, their physique attribute was at 5,400.

Jiang Taotao watched anxiously, “It’s too fast. What do we do?”

Lin Moyu's voice was calm, “It’s fine.”

A faint light glowed from his palm as he raised his hand and pointed at the serpent.

Skill: Slow Curse.

A crimson radiance spread through the cavern, accompanied by a low hum. It felt as if something dreadful had descended.

A red chain pattern appeared on the python’s head. In an instant, its speed dropped—cut in half.

Now the Skeletal Warriors easily caught up and brandished their blades, and then activated their skill, dealing even greater damage.

Scales broke. Blood splattered.

The serpent let out a furious, continuous hiss.

"That's a curse, right?" Jiang Taotao asked, recognizing the red pattern.

Lin Moyu nodded, “It is.”

Necromancer wasn’t just a Summoner class—it was a Mage class too.

Now stripped of its agility advantage, the python had no choice but to face the Skeletal Warriors head on.

Skill: Death Coil.

The python activated a skill and coiled tightly around several Skeletal Warriors. A sickening series of cracks echoed through the cavern as it squeezed with terrifying force.

But the Skeletal Warriors were too durable. Though the sounds were chilling, the damage was minimal.

Even while trapped, the Skeletal Warriors never stopped attacking. Their blades slashed again and again, carving into the python’s thick scales.

Unable to withstand the relentless assault, the python released the Skeletal Warriors and sprayed its venom, filling the cavern with a foul stench.

The Skeletal Warriors were doused with venom—Lin Moyu sensed that they had taken some damage, but nothing too serious.

With balanced attributes, no sense of pain, and no fear, the Skeletal Warriors were nearly flawless fighters.

The python tried every trick it had, but nothing worked. It simply couldn't deal with them.

Two minutes later, with a final hiss, the massive serpent collapsed with a thunderous crash, a shade of unwillingness etched into its eyes.

[Killed level 23 Mermaid Queen's Pet Serpent, EXP +50,000]

[Obtained silver rank protective equipment, Serpent Skin Armor]

[Obtained intermediate monster core]

Jiang Taotao’s lips twitched, “That’s… it? It’s over?”

“It is.” Lin Moyu replied calmly.

Without another word, he jumped down, landing steadily at the bottom of the cavern.

The others stood frozen, still processing what had just happened.

Ning Yiyi beamed—the stronger Lin Moyu was, the happier she felt.

“Stop daydreaming. Let’s go.” She called out with a playful tone.

With that, she leapt down, landing softly like a butterfly, far more elegant than Lin Moyu had been.

Finally shaken from their daze, Jiang Taotao and the rest leapt down one after another.

After crossing the cavern, a bright blue sky greeted them.

Ahead stood a grand, majestic structure—the Mermaid Queen’s Palace.

The once-persistent fishy stench vanished completely, replaced by a light, floral fragrance that drifted through the air.

The surroundings had transformed—clean, orderly, and almost serene.

At the palace entrance, patrols squads stood guard.

Each squad was made up of three Mermaid-type monsters. They were clad in armor and armed with tridents, looking quite impressive.

No one used Detection—doing so would only draw their attention.

The patrol squads weren’t spaced far apart, leaving little room for error. A single misstep could provoke them all.

“One, two, three...” Ning Yiyi murmured as she counted, clicking her tongue “I’ll be damned—60 patrol squads. That’s 180 Mermaid-type monsters!”

Jiang Taotao added, her tone grim, “And they all look like enhanced elites.”

Facing even one would be a challenge. Three at once was likely the upper limit for most parties.

With her experience, Jiang Taotao would normally pick a patrol squad near the edge, lure them away, and then slowly deal with them—rinse and repeat.

This approach was slow yet safe.

Ning Yiyi turned to Lin Moyu, “There’s so many. What’s the plan?”

To Lin Moyu, it wasn’t a problem—it was an opportunity. The more monsters, the better.

“It’s simple.” He said.

Even before his words fully settled, the 20 Skeletal Warriors had already charged out.

Their sudden appearance immediately caught the attention of the Mermaid-type monsters.

Patrol squads reacted instantly, rushing toward the skeletons one after another.

Is he… trying to draw all of them at once? That thought crossed everyone’s mind. It was bold—risky—but also clever.

While the Mermaid-type monsters pursued the Skeletal Warriors, Lin Moyu calmly cast Detection.

[Mermaid Elite Soldier (elite enhanced monster)]

[Level: 22]

[Strength: 2,200]

[Agility: 1,400]

[Spirit: 1,000]

[Physique: 2,400]

[Skill: Daze Swipe]

The attributes of the Mermaid Elite Soldiers painted a clear picture in his mind.

Soon, all 180 Mermaid Elite Soldiers had been lured and grouped together, chasing behind the retreating Skeletal Warriors in a tight cluster.

Then, the skeletons turned and ran in Lin Moyu’s direction.

Jiang Taotao’s scalp tingled—what on earth was Lin Moyu doing?

The Skeletal Warriors stopped 60 meters in front of Lin Moyu and spun around in unison. Without delay, they activated their skill.

The Mermaid Elite Soldiers didn’t hold back either. Their tridents gleamed with blinding light as they unleashed their counterattack.

Skill: Berserk Strike.

Skill: Daze Swipe.

The two skills collided, the light of the skills soared into the sky, brilliant like fireworks.

But the Skeletal Warriors held the advantage. With superior attributes and a devastating boost from their skill, their offensive power far surpassed that of the Mermaid Elite Soldiers.

The Skeletal Warriors won the clash decisively.

One of the Mermaid Elite Soldiers collapsed with a heavy thud.

"Cover your ears." Lin Moyu said calmly to Ning Yiyi.

"Oh!" She responded instantly, hands flying to her ears.

Jiang Taotao and the others, caught off guard, hadn’t even processed his warning when—

Boom!

A deafening explosion erupted across the battlefield, nearly knocking them off their feet.

Skill: Corpse Explosion!

A chain of blasts followed.

Then... silence.

Jiang Taotao and the others were completely stunned by the flood of EXP notifications.

"This...”

“My god. What just happened?”

“How is this even possible... What did he do?!”

“What kind of skill is that—Big Bang? Why is it so ridiculously strong?!”

Not a single Mermaid Elite Soldier remained, yielding a large amount of EXP and material.

It was the first time Jiang Taotao and the others experienced the thrill of a rapid surge of EXP.

The group was visibly excited.

Then, a deep rumble came from ahead. The towering gate of the Mermaid Queen’s Palace opened.