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Chapter 438 - This Dreadbeast Is Not A Real Dreadbeast
As they traveled, Lin Moyu was lost in thought.
After much reflection, he pinpointed the issue: his skill’s level simply wasn’t high enough. The material he’d used was too advanced—not merely legendary-grade.
The Solidified Fire God’s Blood Essence contained God power, and his current skill couldn't support it.
At level 50, his skill could handle platinum-grade materials at best. Only after reaching level 70 would it be able to work with legendary-grade materials.
Still, Lin Moyu wasn’t one to give up easily. He thought of an alternative.
He could use the Solidified Fire God’s Blood Essence to summon a Fire Lich and have it self-destruct in combat.
An explosion imbued with God power would be immensely powerful—enough to compensate for his current lack of explosive power.
“What are you thinking about?”
Mu Xianxian's voice brought him back. She had noticed his silence. Though his expression hardly changed, she could still read something in his eyes.
“It’s nothing.” Lin Moyu replied, dodging her question.
Mu Xianxian didn’t press him. She was pure-hearted and considerate, never asking questions where she didn’t need to.
Besides, it wasn’t that Lin Moyu was hiding anything—he just knew she wouldn’t understand even if he explained.
The subtle feedback from using a skill was something only the caster could sense.
By combining that feeling with the outcome and analyzing each step, one could eventually uncover the answer.
Every skill felt different in action.
Most class users were still stuck at the “usage” stage of skill understanding.
They activated their skills without deeper thought—this applied not only to high-level class users but also to top-level and even peak-level class users.
Very few truly grasped the intricacies behind their skills.
Lin Moyu had reached a new stage—not just understanding what something was, but seeking to understand why. 𝔫𝖔𝖛𝖕𝔲𝔟.𝔠𝖔𝖒
It was no longer enough to know how to use a skill; he needed to grasp its very foundation.
Unknowingly, he was stepping onto a broader, deeper path.
For the next two days, he and Mu Xianxian traveled across thousands of kilometers.
The ground beneath their feet changed once again—no longer transparent, no longer burning with flames.
Lin Moyu realized they had exited the territory of the Archaic Luanniao.
During the past two days, they hadn’t encountered a single monster.
The Archaic Luanniao was extremely overbearing, tolerating no other creatures in its territory.
But now, outside its territory, monsters began to reappear.
The moment Lin Moyu spotted one, he halted.
He didn’t order his undead troops to attack right away. Instead, he observed from afar.
Mu Xianxian asked curiously, “What’s wrong?”
Lin Moyu didn’t reply, but his entire demeanor changed—ready for combat.
Seeing this, Mu Xianxian instinctively grew alert.
Ahead of them stood a strange beast—a cross between a tiger and a deer, covered in thick fur, with a long tail behind it.
“Is it strong?” She asked, voice tense.
Lin Moyu said softly, “Dreadbeast.”
The creature looked almost identical to the Dreadbeasts he had encountered in the Dreadland. But... why would a Dreadbeast appear here, in the Immemorial Battlefield?
He kept observing, and eventually, he spotted something off.
The resemblance was uncanny—perhaps 90% the same—but there were subtle differences.
During his second class awakening, he'd only glimpsed the Dreadbeasts briefly
They radiated a unique savagery, a wild and uncontainable ferocity.
But this one didn’t have that.
Mu Xianxian tilted her head, “Are Dreadbeasts really powerful?”
She had never even heard of Dreadbeasts and the Dreadland.
Strictly speaking, Dreadbeasts weren’t exceptionally strong. What made them so dangerous was how absurdly hard it was to deal with them.
Their unkillable characteristic gave them a kind of invincibility.
But the truly terrifying ones were the Dreadbeast Kings. Even someone as powerful as Bai Yiyuan would go out of his way to avoid them.
“Maybe… it just looks similar.” Lin Moyu muttered, raising a hand and flicking his finger.
[Battlefield Dreadbeast (boss rank monster)]
[Level: 68]
[Strength: 150,000]
[Agility: 150,000]
[Spirit: 50,000]
[Physique: 150,000]
[Skill: Blink Strike]
[Trait: Rapid Regeneration, Enhanced Health]
The moment he saw the attributes, Lin Moyu felt a wave of relief.
He could view its attributes. That alone proved it wasn’t a true Dreadbeast—the attributes of true ones couldn’t be viewed at all.
Its name, Battlefield Dreadbeast, clearly indicated some connection… but what kind of connection? He couldn’t be sure just yet.
Still, it didn’t matter. It wasn’t a real Dreadbeast. Even at level 68—even as a boss—Lin Moyu didn’t consider it a threat.
The moment Lin Moyu cast the Detection spell, the Battlefield Dreadbeast reacted. It charged straight toward him.
At the same time, Lin Moyu issued a command. The undead troops surged forward.
With thunderous rumbles, Elemental Explosions erupted across the Battlefield Dreadbeast.
Hundreds of Skeletal Great Mages cast their spell in unison, wounding it almost immediately.
Its defenses were clearly weaker than those of the Archaic Luanniao.
Lin Moyu raised a hand. Deterioration Curse descended.
The Battlefield Dreadbeast’s movements visibly slowed.
Then, a faint glow enveloped its body—it activated a skill.
Its form flickered erratically—then vanished.
In just 0.1 seconds, it reappeared in front of the Skeletal Great Mages and slammed into them with brutal force.
Several Skeletal Great Mages were hurled backward like ragdolls.
Skill: Blink Strike.
Lin Moyu narrowed his eyes. That hit packed serious power.
If not for his Comprehensive Link talent, the Skeletal Great Mages might’ve been instantly obliterated.
This was still a level 68 boss—no pushover.
It began teleporting around the battlefield, using Blink Strike repeatedly. Its attacks were relentless and unpredictable.
The Skeletal Great Mages struggled—their Elemental Explosions couldn’t lock onto the enemy, detonating against empty air.
The Skeletal Berserk Warriors fared even worse, unable to keep pace.
Only the Skeletal Marksmen, guided by Soul Lock, never missed a shot.
Deterioration Curse slowed its movement—but couldn’t affect its skill.
The Battlefield Dreadbeast kept teleporting.
Its traits were now on full display.
As a boss monster, combined with Enhanced Health, its health rivaled even lord rank bosses.
Even more troublesome was its Rapid Regeneration trait—wounds from just seconds ago had already vanished.
What shocked Lin Moyu most was its Blink Strike having no cooldown, allowing it to teleport without limit.
This made it incredibly difficult to handle; no one could predict where it would appear next.
“What a strange monster.” Lin Moyu muttered, locking on through the Skeletal Marksmen.
Skill: Bone Prison.
White bones burst forth, weaved into a net that trapped the Battlefield Dreadbeast in place. It was fully exposed.
A barrage of Elemental Explosions lit up its body again in dazzling flashes.
From the side, Mu Xianxian cheered, “Let’s see it move now!”
The Skeletal Berserk Warriors charged in and activated their skill, tearing into the restrained beast.
But again, the monster’s regeneration kicked in—it recovered almost instantly.
Then came a burst of green.
Poison Starburst dyed the creature in green, suppressing its Rapid Regeneration.
Both Blink Strike and Rapid Regeneration were now restricted.
The tide had turned.
Seeing an opening, Mu Xianxian rushed forward and set off her fireworks.
Lin Moyu summoned additional skeletons, overwhelming the boss.
One minute later, with a final crash, the Battlefield Dreadbeast collapsed.
[Killed Battlefield Dreadbeast, EXP +2,070,000]
[Obtained Dreadbeast Knife]
[Obtained Dreadbeast Bone]
[Obtained Dreadbeast Knife through Collection]
[Obtained Dreadbeast Bone through Collection]
[Dreadbeast Knife (Assassin exclusive): platinum rank weapon, all attributes +3,500, increases the power of Assassin-type skills by 100%. Attached skill: Blink.]
[Blink: can teleport within a 10-meter range, can be used 10 times consecutively. Cooldown: 5 minutes]
[Dreadbeast Bone: platinum-grade material, possesses regeneration characteristic, can be used to create weapons and equipment.]
Lin Moyu examined the items closely.
The Dreadbeast Knife obtained through Collection was plain, with no attached skills.
In contrast, the other Dreadbeast Knife stood out in Lin Moyu’s eyes—it offered top-tier attributes and skill boosts, along with a highly practical skill.
The Blink skill made an Assassin even more elusive, perfect for evading damage and fully exploiting their agility.
Lin Moyu, now well-versed in the Assassin class’s traits, recognized just how powerful this weapon truly was.
Then there were the Dreadbeast Bones—a platinum-grade material.
Lin Moyu turned the Dreadbeast Bone in his palm, eyes gleaming thoughtfully, “Could this… be used to summon an Elemental Lich? Let's give it a try!”
The idea planted itself—and refused to let go.
An ash gray light began to glow from his hand, growing steadily brighter.
His expression shifted to delight, “It really works!”
