[Octopus Assassin] is the most bizarre monster in Shadow of Evil.
They can compress themselves to the size of a fly and cling to rocks and walls. Once an enemy passes by, they will instantly expand to the size of a rhino and extend their indestructible claws to hug the enemy tightly.
On their chest and abdomen, there are densely packed soft tentacles covered with paralyzing stingers.
Once a creature is pierced by the paralyzing stinger, it will feel pain that goes straight to its soul while being unable to move, and will gradually suffocate and eventually die in unbearable pain.
For the Shadow of Evil, the [Octopus Assassin] is the most trustworthy guard.
They are everywhere, extremely dangerous, and loyally guard the castle.
But now, each and every [Octopus Assassin Bug] has fallen into a state of downtime.
"What's with that cage? Why is it spinning 360 degrees while flying?"
"What an arrogant cage! I really want to beat it up, but it's our Evil Shadow's own cage. I can't beat up my own cage."
Qi Ge, who was in stealth mode, threw the cage back and forth in his hands while dubbing the [Octopus Assassin Bug].
It’s not that Qi Ge was bored, but that Qi Ge found that he couldn’t get out of the castle at all.
There is a Soul-Devouring Chaos Dragon above the castle. The Soul-Devouring Chaos Dragon has the ability to ban the air and cannot fly.
There are tar mechas on the outer wall of the castle. If you get close to them, you will be burned to death.
There is the Eye of Moses at the entrance of the castle, and the level 30 stealth cannot avoid the enemy's reconnaissance.
All entrances and exits were blocked, and Qi Ge could only level up his stealth level while thinking of a solution.
After the experiment, Qi Ge found out that when gaining stealth experience.
The experience gained when you are about to be discovered but not yet discovered
You will gain more experience points than when you are completely undetected.
That's why Qi Ge was so arrogant on purpose.
As long as the cage keeps moving, it can attract the attention of the surrounding Chaos Monsters. Even if they pay attention, they can't see me, they will just be suspicious, which can provide me with stealth experience points continuously.
For example, right now...
[System prompt: Successfully avoided the reconnaissance of [Octopus Assassin Bug], reconnaissance judgment LV12, gained 10 experience. ]
…
[System prompt: Successfully avoided the detection of [Small Shadow Fiend], detection judgment LV14, gained 20 experience. ]
[System prompt: Stealth has been upgraded, current stealth level 18]
"Well, we found the target! The weakest little shadow demon among all the Chaos soldiers!"
Qi Ge put down the cage near the [Small Shadow Fiend] and used obstacles to quietly run behind the [Small Shadow Fiend].
He clenched his hands, raised them high, and smashed them hard on the head of the [Small Shadow Fiend]!
"I'll fight~~"
【System prompt: Start assassination LV3. 】
[System prompt: Assassination failed! You have been exposed. ]
In an instant, countless eyes scattered around the castle turned towards the seven pigeons at the same time!
The [Small Shadow Demon] in front of Qi Ge drew out his shadow knife and chopped it down without saying a word.
"Damn it, failed again."
Qi Ge turned around but did not dodge and was hit on the shoulder.
[System prompt: Received 30 points of damage, current remaining health 60! ]
[System prompt: Gained 15 points of toughness experience, current toughness LV25]
Resilience means damage reduction. Each level of resilience can reduce 2 points of damage, and getting hit will increase resilience.
If it was just a [Small Shadow Fiend], Qi Ge could win by fighting head-on.
But now, all the chaos monsters in the castle are gathering towards the Seven Pigeons, including a true chaos-level BOSS like the Eye of Moses.
It looks like there's no chance of survival.
But Qi Ge was not panicked at all. He rushed to the cage nimbly, opened the door and got in.
“I’m in, I’m a prisoner now, according to the rules of the underworld, those who surrender will not be killed!
Taishang Laojun, hurry up and order me to stop!"
At Qi Ge's command, all the Chaos monsters stopped, only the [Small Shadow Demon] put away its shadow knife and slowly approached Qi Ge.
"Hey~ That's right.
I am a prisoner, a prize for the Darkness of Justice to capture the city. I am staying in the cage obediently. How can you hurt me? "
Qi Ge sat calmly in the cage, humming a song while treating himself.
It was not until the [Small Shadow Demon] came in front of him that he waved his hand and said:
"Xiaoying, give me a higher-level lock. Don't always use level 30. I can't gain any experience."
[Small Shadow Fiend] touched the cage. [Magic Lock LV30, current unlocking level LV31, unlocking success rate 100%]
Seven Pigeons: ...
"Xiaoying, you can't do this. If you can't even do this little thing, how can you be the head of the security department in the future? Come on, come in and let me teach you a lesson."
Qi Ge stretched out his hand, unlocked the lock, opened the cage, and grabbed the [Small Shadow Demon] into the cage.
"Hey, I'm hiding!"
The [Small Shadow Fiend] who entered the cage was about to use a knife on Qi Ge, but Qi Ge got behind him and kept circling around him.
When the Seven Pigeons are out of the sight of [Small Shadow Fiend] for 10 seconds, the Seven Pigeons will enter stealth mode.
[Small Shadow Fiend] turned around in confusion, but didn't see the seven pigeons.
But he knew there was an unlocked cage in front of him, so he reached out and locked the cage.
With a click, the [Small Shadow Fiend] locked himself and the Seven Pigeons inside.
"Hehehe... Now, there are only two of us..."
Qi Ge smiled evilly.
[Small Shadow Fiend] has no entity. If it is an ordinary cage, he can pass directly through the gap.
But this was a demon cage and he had no way of getting out. He could only circle around in place and keep trying.
Qi Ge went around behind the [Small Shadow Fiend] and clasped his fists together again!
"Hey! Sneak attack!"
【System prompt: Start assassination LV3. 】
【Assassination LV18
Prerequisites: Combat LV20, Stealth LV20
Effect: It can only be activated in stealth mode, and can kill the target directly without fighting. 】
[System prompt: Assassination failed! You have been exposed. ]
"A companion was attacked!"
The surrounding chaos monsters instantly turned their heads and looked at Qi Ge!
"Oh, it's a prisoner. That's all right."
The Chaos Monster turned its head back again.
【Small Shadow Fiend】: ???
"I'm being attacked! Fight back, I must fight back!"
[Small Shadow Fiend] took out the Shadow Blade and slashed at Qi Ge fiercely. Qi Ge could dodge, but he didn't, took the blow head-on, and then continued to circle around to block the view.
While blocking the view, he kept saying:
"Xiaoying, you can't do this. Why did you start to pinch me when I was just saying a few words to you?
Do you still want to be evaluated as an advanced person at the end of the year?"
[System prompt: Taunt skill has been upgraded, current level 25]
【Taunt LV25
Effect: Force the enemy to attack you. 】
Seven pigeons and one joy.
"Hehe. Now the cage is locked. This is an absolute space. No one can enter or leave.
This [small shadow demon] is helpless and can only be toyed with by me.
I can simultaneously upgrade the levels of five skills on this [Small Shadow Fiend]: [Resilience], [Battlefield First Aid], [Assassination], [Fighting], [Stealth], and [Taunt].
What a golden sparring partner this is."
Qi Ge was sneaking around cursing while healing himself, and he also found time to assassinate [Small Shadow Fiend] and torture him to death, having a lot of fun.
If possible, Qi Ge would like [Small Shadow Fiend] to hold on until all his skills are maxed out.
But as the assassination level increases, the success rate of assassinating [Small Shadow Fiend] has gradually increased.
Finally, Qige accidentally...
[Assassination successful!]
You killed LV25 [Small Shadow Fiend (Level 5, Stage 1)].
Your assassination level has been raised to LV21. 】
"Wooah!" The Shadow Demon opened his mouth and let out a loud roar, and his body gradually faded and disappeared.
But Qi Ge felt that the wailing of the shadow demon before his death inexplicably gave him a sense of relief.
[System prompt: Assassination effect, the probability of item dropping increases.
Obtain equipment, small shadow knife. 】
Small Shadow Knife
Effect of use: Short weapons + LV5, lock picking + LV5. 】
"Huh?! Equipment actually dropped! I killed more than a dozen [Small Shadow Fiends]. This is the second time I've gotten equipment."
Qi Ge was overjoyed and quickly picked up the [Small Shadow Knife].
It's called a knife, but in fact it's just a palm-length dagger. The short weapon LV5 doesn't make much sense, but the effect of lock picking + LV5 is really real.
Compared to the [Rotten Shadow Bow] that Qi Ge got when he first dropped it, this [Small Shadow Knife] is simply a divine weapon at the level of refined level 6 or 8.
【Rotten Shadow Bow
Effect: Shooting +1]
The most annoying thing is that the Rotten Shadow Bow only has a bow but no arrows, so it is impossible to shoot.
Qi Ge looked up and around, and said to himself:
"There is no day or night in this Chaos Treasure House. It is always dark and gloomy, and there is no way to tell time.
According to my own feeling, I have been here for more than a day now.
I don’t know if anyone was sent in from outside.
Forget it, no matter if there is anyone coming in from outside, I can’t give up on saving myself.
Although I can't beat the LV80 Eye of Moses now, I can always deal with it.
After +5 lock picking level, my lock picking level reached LV36, which allowed me to barely open the LV40 iron door in the castle basement.
I have searched almost all of the castle, and the only thing I can't get into is the basement. If there is any hope for me to escape, it must be there."
After checking the harvest, Qige poked his head out of the cage to look.
Countless Chaos monsters are still holding on to their respective posts, including all kinds of demons and monsters.
"Hey, it's still safe in the cage. When I return to the cage, it's like going home. I love being in there."
Qi Ge opened the lock of his door, sneaked out, and carried his home on his back like a snail.
"I understand the feelings of the snail. If there is a safe house where you can shrink into and become almost invincible, I will definitely carry it on my back."
"Ah, Ah, the green land has just sprouted, and the snail, carrying its heavy shell, is climbing up step by step.
There are two chaos dragons in Acheng and Abao, and they are laughing at it; there are so many guards in the castle, why does it still want to escape?
Ah Hun, don't laugh, you will all be dead when I grow up~"
Qi Ge started the taunting singing mode, humming the ballad he had just composed, and sneaked all the way to the basement while taunting others.
【Unbreakable Lock LV40
Effect: A lock that cannot be broken by force.
Current opening probability 5%]
"Come on, brush up."
Qi Ge put down the cage, squatted on the ground, and began to try his best to unlock it.
During this time, several patrolling teams of Chaos Monsters passed by, but they all ignored the Seven Pigeons in stealth.
[System prompt: Unlock failed...]
…
[System prompt: Unlock failed, unlock LV37]
…
[System prompt: Unlock failed, unlock LV38]
This time Qi Ge's luck was even worse. After failing again and again, the lock of the basement finally glowed and was crushed by Qi Ge.
[System prompt: Unlocking successful, unlocking LV39].
Qi Ge took a deep breath, put on the invincible cage on his back, and pushed open the door of the basement.
Behind the door is a spiral staircase leading downwards.
The walls on both sides of the stairs have been eroded by time and are mottled. A lot of the plaster decorations on the walls have also fallen off, revealing the gray black bricks and stones.
The staircase was made of rough stone, had no handrails, and the gradient of each step was very large, making it not suitable for Seven Pigeons to walk on.
The surface of the stairs is covered with black moss, which is very smooth and easy to slip on.
Despite this, this did not stop Qi Ge, and he still bravely walked down the ancient staircase.
As the stairs gradually descended, the surroundings became increasingly darker.
When the stairs reached the end, a huge iron door appeared in front of Qi Ge.
The door is covered with patches of rust, but it still stands firmly.
Unfortunately, there is still a lock on this iron door.
【Unbreakable Lock LV40
Unlocking success rate 80%】
Qi Ge breathed a sigh of relief: "Fortunately, it is still within my lock-picking range, otherwise I would have to go back and find a way to raise my lock-picking level a little higher."
…
[System prompt: Unlocking successful, unlocking LV40]
This time the lock was finally opened successfully, and Qi Ge successfully opened the lock twice.
He plucked up his courage, hugged the cage, and used it to push open the iron door.
Crunch～～～～
As soon as Qi Ge opened the door, countless strange eyes looked at him at the same time!
Behind this iron gate, there are at least hundreds of Chaos soldiers stationed!
"Hiss~ You're not guarding the main gate, you're not guarding the second gate, you're hiding behind the second gate!
Has Chaos become so cunning?
Fortunately, I am a step ahead.”
Qi Ge held the cage and walked in openly.
The group of Chaos monsters looked at the cage in confusion and fell into a daze.
Although they felt strange, they did not launch an attack due to the rules.
Qi Ge saw through the cage that there were dozens of cages in the basement.
Most of these cages contain shadow creatures like the shadow lizards, but there is one exception.
It was a humanoid creature, short in stature, with disproportionate upper and lower body parts.
Her head is relatively large, her eyes are bright and lively, her nose is short and slightly pointed, and her ears are in a unique pointed shape. Even when she is frightened, she seems to have a smile on her face, giving Qi Ge a very friendly feeling.
Her limbs are relatively long, with slender, flexible fingers and a thin layer of webbed skin at the joints, similar to a frog's feet.
Her lower body resembles that of a goat, with hair, slightly bent knees, and large, thick, and curved hooves.
The hair on her lower body is softer, a beautiful golden color, and has natural waves, which looks very pleasing to the eye.
"Huh?! It's a female halfling!"
Qi Ge had some surprises.
In the world of Yasa, halflings are a neutral race that exists in every force, but none of them is large in number.
Their special body structure makes their hands and sense of smell extremely sensitive, and they are flexible and agile, so they are particularly suitable for professions such as chefs, thieves, assassins, butchers, etc.
Some people also say that Halflings are orcs, but the Halfling people strongly reject this statement.
They believe that orcs are basically upper body beasts and lower body humans, while they are upper body humans and lower body beasts, an independent race completely different from orcs.
This statement makes sense, because the Centaurs, who are part human and part beast like the Halflings, have never considered themselves orcs.
Qi Ge has a lot to say about this.
He believes that to distinguish whether someone is an orc, one cannot just look at the appearance, but also the internal structure.
He didn't know about the males, but the body temperature and skin feel of female centaurs and halflings were completely different from those of orcs.
Halflings are mild and rainy, beastwomen are hot and dry, and centaurs are warm and tidal.
From the perspective of Asian biological taxonomy, these three races should not be confused.
Of course, this is not the point. The point is that halflings are an intelligent race and can communicate!
Although Qi Ge was a little surprised as to why a halfling NPC appeared in the Shadow Battle Treasure House, the moment he saw her, Qi Ge decided to rescue her.
"Let me see how to deal with these Chaos troops."
Qi Ge looked around and knew what was going on.
“Most of them are Chaos Monsters around Level 35, about 40 in number.
With my current combat power of around LV20, it is unrealistic to fight head-on.
If we release all the imprisoned soldiers, I should be able to defeat them with my level 100 command, but the casualties will not be small.
Companions are precious, and the fewer people who die, the better.
So, what to do? "
Qi Ge touched his chin and an idea came to him!
"Got it! Maybe I can do it the same way I did last time when I killed those two shadow archers..."
He placed the cage at the door, blocking it, then turned and ran back to the treasure room and moved out the remaining two cages.
The three cages were piled up into a “品” shape by seven pigeons.
Qi Ge hid in a cage, holding a Rotten Shadow Bow in his hand. He used the Rotten Shadow Bow to pull open the [Small Shadow Knife] and fired the [Small Shadow Knife] like an arrow!
With a swish sound, the [Small Shadow Knife] hit an [Evil Shadow Toad].
[System prompt: Launch shooting LV36, causing 45 points of damage. ]
“Check!”
[Evil Shadow Toad] had a dagger stuck in its head. It was in so much immediately turned around, trying to find who attacked it.
But it only saw two open cages, besides an innocent prisoner blinking in the cage.
“Two cages were opened, and it is possible that some prisoners escaped.
It was those two prisoners who attacked me.
But if I didn't see them, it's none of my business.
Really, can't these prisoners just stay in their cages like that good half-elf?
What a hassle. ”
[Evil Shadow] used his own logic to judge and chose to turn back.
Seeing this, Qi Ge finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The LV38 [Evil Shadow] is a ranged soldier that can spit sand to attack.
For Qi Ge, it is undoubtedly the biggest threat and the target that must be solved first.
Qi Ge had tried it before. If there was only one cage, even the stupid Chaos Monster would realize that it was himself that was attacking him.
But there are cages around, so the Chaos Monsters won't attack him.
He had relied on this trick before, moving the cage behind the shadow archers and repeatedly assassinating them, before he was able to kill the two troublesome shadow archers.
If the level of the Chaos Monsters here wasn't too high, Qi Ge would be able to deal with them all without even using the Rotten Shadow Bow.
When the Chaos Monsters relaxed their vigilance, Qi Ge quietly returned to the back of the [Evil Shadow], drew out the dagger, got into the cage, and then repeated the same trick...
Those dark soldiers of justice imprisoned in cages were stunned by Qi Ge's operation, their eyes almost popped out, and they looked extremely surprised.
As chaos monsters were killed one after another, Qi Ge's shooting skill level became higher and higher.
After reaching LV40, seven pigeons and two daggers can kill a LV35 Chaos Monster, which is extremely efficient.
…
The last [Enderman] had his head shot by Qi Ge, and a prop fell out with the explosion of its body.
At this moment, the dark soldiers of justice in the cage all shouted in a very suppressed voice:
"Hass!"
“Chirp, chirp!”
"Dead, all dead! Great, we won!"
"hey-hey."
Their voices were very excited, but not very loud, as they were obviously afraid of shouting too loudly and attracting the enemy.
It can be seen that these imprisoned soldiers are quite smart.
Qi Ge Yi Le closed the door and picked up the black pearls that exploded from the Enderman.
Ender Pearl
Effect: After throwing the ender pearl, if the ender pearl is still in sight, you can teleport to the location of the ender pearl.
Disappears after teleporting. 】
"Huh?! Isn't it time to leave the city?!"
Qi Ge's eyes lit up.
He put away the ender pearl and ran towards the cage.
Dozens of figures in cages saw the seven pigeons approaching, and they all trembled in excitement.
"Don't worry, I will let you out, but you have to listen to me first."
Qi Ge made a quiet gesture and spoke.
As soon as he finished speaking, most of the soldiers immediately sat down on the spot without any delay.
Some people who were not so smart looked around, reacted, and followed suit.
Qi Ge noticed that the half-orc girl was the first one to sit down.
Qi Ge nodded and said:
"We are now in the territory of the Evil Shadow. There are countless Evil Shadow monsters outside. The guards who are guarding you are like a drop in the ocean in front of those monsters.
So after I let you out, you must listen to my instructions and don't rush to the door.
If anyone is stupid enough to run out, not only will he die, but he will also kill all of us.
I will unlock the doors one by one later. When you come out, please gather at the central location.
If there is some idiot who wants to rush out, the smart guys will stop him and beat him to death.
It is better to be dead than alive for such a scourge.
Do you understand? If you do, nod your head. "
"Uh-huh!"
All the soldiers nodded, and no one disobeyed.
Qi Ge looked around seriously and continued:
“Secondly, if I let you out, I will be your benefactor and your commander.
This castle is extremely dangerous, and evil shadows are everywhere. Except for our brothers and sisters in this cage, we are enemies all over the world.
But don't be afraid, I promise that as long as you follow my instructions, you will be able to get out safely.
The premise is to obey orders!
Whatever I tell you to do, you must do it.
Even if I tell you to die, you will go.
You must know that I will never sacrifice you unless it is absolutely necessary. But if it really comes to the last resort, everyone must have the spirit of sacrificing themselves, including myself.
If you don't have the determination to let everyone escape even if it means death, then don't come out and just wait here.
I guarantee it's much safer here than outside.
If you understand these two points and still want to follow me, nod your head. "
To Qi Ge's surprise, none of the more than 40 soldiers were cowardly and all of them nodded their heads in agreement.
Qi Ge looked at them with appreciation and seemed quite satisfied, but he was actually a little nervous inside.
The shadow lizard brothers who have now merged with him were like this at the beginning. They looked obedient and well-behaved, but once the cage was opened, they ran faster than anyone else.
After thinking it over, Qi Ge felt that he had to release a helper who had a high probability of helping him block the door.
He walked up to the halfling girl and asked in a low voice:
"Can you understand me? Can you speak?"
"My Lord! I will!"
The demigod girl's eyes were very bright, and her eyes were full of love and admiration when she looked at Qi Ge.
"Very good, do you know who you are? Why are you imprisoned here?"
“Report to the Lord, I am from the merchant team of the Dark Justice, responsible for buying and selling supplies in various Dark Justice cities.
These shadow beasts are all members of my caravan.
In addition, I am also a chef with excellent cooking skills. I can cut the corpses of the evil shadow beasts I kill and make delicious dishes.
Our caravan was intercepted by evil shadow beasts while transporting supplies, and was captured here."
Seven Pigeons: !!!
Is this halfling girl so powerful?
Qi Ge asked quickly:
"Do you remember where you were born?"
The halfling girl shook her ears with a dull expression.
"Birth? I don't remember."
When Qi Ge saw this, he knew what was going on.
She is most likely not real, but an NPC that is temporarily generated after the treasure house appears.
So Qi Ge asked again seriously : "Do you remember what I just said? If I open the cage, can you follow my rules?"
The halfling girl immediately replied seriously: "Don't worry, sir, I will definitely abide by the rules.
And I will help you supervise my caravan members. If anyone breaks the rules, I will take action myself.
Qi Ge looked into the other person's determined eyes and felt that she was not pretending, so she unlocked the lock on her door.
[Cage Lock LV34]
Qi Ge’s eyes widened.
This halfling girl looks so weak, but her lock is actually of a higher level than mine? !
The level of the lock represents the combat effectiveness, which means that this girl’s combat effectiveness is stronger than mine?
For a moment, Qi Ge felt a little regretful. If this girl rushed out, he might not be able to stop her unless he killed her.
Fortunately, after the cage was opened, the girl just hugged Qi Ge and jumped twice with joy, but did not run away directly.
Seeing the halfling girl successfully released from prison, the remaining soldiers became even more excited. Although they couldn't speak, they expressed their thoughts with their bodies, banging the cages.
The halfling girl said to Qi Ge seriously:
"Sir, I will go to the center to help you guard it."
"Wait a minute, sit down first."
The halfling girl hesitated for a moment, then turned around and tried to sit in Qi Ge's arms.
Qi Ge: ???
"There are so many people watching. Sit next to me."
"oh."
The halfling girl covered her face and quickly jumped away.
She squeezed her legs together, rubbed it back and forth, and said aggrievedly:
"I thought you wanted to test whether I would obey your orders.
My Lord, you have seen that I am very obedient . "
You're too obedient!
Oh my god, luckily I took the picture of the thigh and not the tail.
Qi Ge shook his head and threw the evil thoughts out of his mind.
He coughed twice and said:
"I want to ask you if you know the situation in this world."
"The world? Sir, are you referring to the Shadow Continent?
Our Light and Shadow Continent is divided into the Darkness of Justice and the Shadow of Evil.
The Shadow of Evil has been trying to sacrifice the continent to a giant evil butterfly, and we, the Dark of Justice, have been trying to stop it.
In our world, special forces influence every life to acquire innate skills.
There are three types of skills: combat skills, life skills and general skills.
Life skills, such as my cooking skills, can help us live better, but they are not directly helpful in combat.
Combat skills, including assassination, shooting, fighting, etc., are all skills that can directly increase combat effectiveness.
General skills can also increase combat effectiveness, but the effect is generally not as good as combat skills.
Combat effectiveness is critical.
The battles in our world are very simple, it's just a simple comparison of combat power.
As soon as the enemy and our side come into contact, they will begin a battle of combat power. Whoever has higher combat power will win. The loser will fall into a coma and be slaughtered by the winner.
This is the first time we have seen a battle like the one you just had, sir."
The halfling girl looked at the seven pigeons with great admiration:
"Your fighting power is obviously not as good as those evil shadow monsters, but you were able to kill them...
This is really, this is amazing!
My lord, you must be the legendary God of Shadow who dominates combat power and shadow rules!
You have finally awakened from your deep sleep! Under your leadership, we will surely destroy all evil shadows!"
What the hell?!
Qi Ge's jaw almost dropped when he heard this.
He had always thought that this should be a virtual world generated by the contest between Chaos and Yasa, but now it sounds like something is wrong!
“The Black Dragon King created a world in the Kingdom of God?
Is there still a world that has not been fully digested in the body of the Ghost Butterfly Ancestor?
Or is it that the virtual world created by Yasa and Chaos is too advanced?"
Qi Ge was confused.
"Wait a minute, if normal battles in this world are based on combat power... then my command level 100 is the best skill among all the best skills, isn't it?!"