After enduring the onslaught of two young ants, the 39 individuals finally remained calm, recognizing the gravity of their situation. The thought crossed their minds: had they encountered worker ants instead, a group wipeout would have been inevitable. In hindsight, they realized the wisdom in simply waiting for Lin to clear the level—after all, they had already paid with their points for this very convenience.
"It's been more than ten minutes since he entered. How come he hasn't killed a single monster?" one of them mused, prompting a response, "It goes without saying, he must be dragging monsters to kill in groups. It's too efficient."
As they spoke, experience notifications began appearing more frequently than ever before, validating their speculation. The sudden surge in experience led to excited murmurs among the group, "Compared to killing one by one, this is indeed much faster."
Speculation about Lin reaching the BOSS—the queen ant—soon emerged. "I've heard that the Ant Queen is more powerful than nightmare-level bosses of the same level," one remarked, highlighting the queen's formidable self-healing abilities that could stall the battle indefinitely.
Unbeknownst to them, Lin was already well into the battle, his experience with the ant cave making him as familiar with it as an old friend visiting. The group outside debated how long it would take Lin to dispatch the queen, estimates ranging widely from twenty to forty minutes.
When a flurry of prompts signaled the queen's defeat after only a brief battle, they were left in awe. "So many... It's no wonder the leveling is so rapid," one commented, daring not to imagine the speed of Lin's progression if all these experiences were his alone.
As Lin emerged from the ant cave, leading everyone through to the Lion Clan's desert territory, they were struck by the stark contrast between the two areas. The oppressive atmosphere on this side of the mountain was palpable, and soon, the magnificent Lion Clan Castle came into view.
"This is the Lion Clan Castle," someone whispered in awe as they watched the skeleton warriors launch an assault on the lion warriors, with Lin's Corpse Explosion skill devastating the enemy ranks.
The spectators were impressed by Lin's unconventional siege methods. "He opened the gate directly. Why didn't he use siege equipment?" one pondered aloud, admiring the skeletons' formidable attack and defense capabilities. "It should be said that his profession is too strong," another concluded.
Throughout their journey with Lin, they had been continuously shocked and awed—from the instant defeat of monsters to group killings and now a direct attack on city gates. Lin's methodical approach to clearing the dungeon, described as a 'horizontal push,' left them speechless.
Upon the tyrant's defeat, the group completed their mission, their joy uncontainable. Thanks were given profusely to Lin, with many expressing the relief of finally overcoming a challenge that had haunted them for years.
Emerging from the dungeon, Lin was taken aback by the sight of a long queue extending from the Tyrant Desert dungeon entrance far beyond the hall. Hundreds were waiting, drawn by the news of his success and hoping for assistance with their own missions.
Seeing the potential to earn hundreds of thousands of points but also feeling the weariness of the day's battles, Lin was presented with an opportunity by Shu Han. A Fatigue Potion, a remedy to restore energy and eliminate fatigue, was offered, promising the strength to continue. This rare potion, not easily found and valued at 500 points per bottle, could be the key to helping Lin manage the demands of his newfound role as the dungeon's most effective guide.