Lu Ming and his draconian soldier ventured deeper into the cave. As they proceeded, the atmosphere grew more oppressive. The walls were covered in pulsating green crystals emitting a sinister, eerie light. The gold they had recently acquired had lifted their spirits, but danger still loomed.
Suddenly, they entered a vast chamber. The floor was strewn with bones and remnants of ancient battles. At the far end, a massive figure emerged from the shadows: a giant serpent, its scales glowing with a sickly green hue. Beside it, several smaller serpents slithered with agility, preparing for battle.
**[Giant Serpent]: Level 12
HP: 250 | MP: 0 | Strength: 35 | Resistance: 30 | Agility: 20
Abilities: Venomous Bite (Level 2), Coiling Attack (Level 2)**
**[Vile Serpent]: Level 5
HP: 80 | MP: 0 | Strength: 15 | Resistance: 12 | Agility: 18
Abilities: Poison Fang (Level 1)**
Lu Ming signaled his draconian soldier to prepare. The soldier, armed with a spear, assumed a defensive stance. The giant serpent lunged forward with surprising speed, its massive body coiling as it attacked. Lu Ming dodged the strike with agility, his claws tearing into one of the smaller serpents, which collapsed convulsing before dying.
The draconian soldier faced the vile serpents. Each thrust of his spear struck with precision, eliminating the creatures efficiently. The battle was intense due to the number of enemies, but the soldier's skill kept the situation under control.
**[Draconian Soldier]: Level 4
HP: 180 | MP: 20 | Strength: 20 | Resistance: 18 | Agility: 15
Abilities: Quick Strike (Level 1), Defender (Level 1)**
The giant serpent, enraged by the loss of its minions, continued its relentless assault on Lu Ming. Its venomous bite landed with force, but Lu Ming evaded the attack, activating his **[Abyssal Shield]** to mitigate the damage. With a swift movement, Lu Ming used his **[Abyssal Dragon Claws]**, tearing through the serpent's thick scales.
The battle grew fiercer. Lu Ming and his soldier worked together to eliminate the smaller serpents before focusing on the giant serpent. The venom from the vile serpents began affecting Lu Ming, but his resilience allowed him to press on. Finally, Lu Ming delivered a decisive blow to the giant serpent. His claws pierced through the serpent's thick scales, causing its massive body to collapse lifelessly to the ground.
**System Notification:**
You have defeated the [Giant Serpent]. You have earned 500 gold coins.
You have gained 800 experience points.
**System Notification:**
You have reached Level 11.
**New abilities available:**
- **[Dragon Breath]:** Lu Ming can exhale a beam of fire, dealing damage to enemies in a straight line.
- **[Lightning Control]:** Allows Lu Ming to manipulate lightning to attack enemies, causing electrical damage.
**System Notification:**
Your [Draconian Soldier] has reached Level 6. New abilities unlocked.
**[Draconian Soldier]: Level 6
HP: 200 | MP: 22 | Strength: 22 | Resistance: 20 | Agility: 18
Abilities: Quick Strike (Level 2), Defender (Level 2), Battle Tactics (Level 1)**
Lu Ming approached the giant serpent's enormous carcass and began to examine the area. Among the remains, he discovered a chest hidden beneath where the serpent had been. He carefully opened it, revealing a large amount of gold inside.
**System Notification:**
You have found a hidden chest containing 1,500 gold coins.
With the gold secured and experience gained, Lu Ming decided it was time to temporarily withdraw. Although the cave had proven challenging, he knew that to face future dangers and unlock new abilities, he needed to further strengthen himself.
The return to the surface was calm compared to the chaos experienced. Lu Ming dismissed the draconian soldier and planned his next steps. He knew that to explore further and tackle greater challenges, he needed to enhance his power and gather more allies.
With one last look at the cave, Lu Ming made his way to the exit. The darkness of the cave faded as he approached the light of the outside world. The adventure had been exhausting but rewarding. Lu Ming prepared for future challenges, determined to return stronger and better equipped for the battles ahead.
The exploration had ended for now, but Lu Ming's journey was far from over. With the gold in his possession and a renewed resolve, he was ready to face whatever lay ahead.
-------
For more chapters done