The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　The "crested serpent" originally resembled a rooster's comb. However, after its death, it hardens into a substance similar to red coral, making it an excellent material for developing magical potions.

　But just as Dark was about to cut off the hardening "cockscomb" completely, a sharp shriek suddenly came from the direction of the lion beast.

　Dark instantly became alert, only to see a white shadow flash before his eyes as Gatomon stood ready.

　From the treasure chest, a monster with a clown's head and a spring-like body suddenly leaped out, its red gauntlet attached to its spring arm slamming viciously into the lion beast's chin.

　With a loud "bang," the lion was knocked back several steps by the long-awaited blow.

　But it immediately stepped on its heel and drew its ancestral demon sword "Shishimaru" from its waist at an extremely fast speed. A flash of scarlet light appeared in its eyes, and the demon sword was already unsheathed.

　"Chong-"

　An extremely piercing friction sound echoed throughout the passage.

　Leomon tried to cut the spring in the bowl of the "Treasure Chest Monster"—"Treasure Chest Clown," but was instead entangled by the spring amidst the "Treasure Chest Clown's" cacophony of laughter.

　Then the "Treasure Chest Clown" leaned back, its right arm pulled back, the spring stretched to its limit, and the bright red gauntlet moved with lightning speed, heading straight for the viewer's sight.

　The lion beast's expression turned solemn. It suddenly stepped back and turned to the side, its left hand already gripping the hilt of the "single sword sheath." It then swung its hand back to slash at the "treasure chest clown's" springy right arm.

　This time, with a "snap," the "Treasure Chest Clown's" springy right arm was instantly severed.

　Instead, Leomon used its right-hand demon sword to clamp down on the "Treasure Chest Clown's" left arm, then instantly closed in and slashed upwards with its left-hand sword, aiming for the "Treasure Chest Clown's" face.

　Jealous astonishment flickered in the eyes of the "treasure chest clown," but the curve of his mouth only widened.

　Its body was extremely flexible, and at the critical moment, it lowered its head to avoid the "holy sword's" fatal slash.

　Then it suddenly opened its mouth and let out a piercing, shrill laugh.

　The lion beast immediately felt as if countless needles were entering its ears, and its whole body stiffened and remained motionless.

　Then, the severed right arm of the "Treasure Chest Clown" floated up out of thin air and slammed into the back of the lion's head like a cannonball.

　Its eyes shone brightly, and its laughter became even sharper.

　However, just as the lion beast was about to suffer a severe blow to the back of its head, the spring-loaded gauntlet on its right arm suddenly stopped.

　The spring snapped straight up instantly.

　Its tail was firmly held by a cat's paw.

　Gatomon, who suddenly attacked, glanced contemptuously at the laughing clown.

　After only a brief moment of stunned silence, the lion beast recovered and was then killed with a single sword strike.

　……

　With the complete death of the "Treasure Chest Clown," its clown mask suddenly fell off, revealing its true face beneath.

　The lion suddenly froze, staring at that face for a long time without saying a word.

　Dark walked over curiously: "What's wrong?"

　"It's nothing." Leomon composed himself and regained his composure.

　Dak walked past him and glanced at him.

　"Pfft!" Everyone in Bengbu burst into laughter.

　The head of this "treasure chest clown" is actually a very ordinary balloon, with a very scribbled smiley face drawn on the front of the balloon, truly living up to its clown name.

　Even in death, he's still making people laugh.

　……

　After calming down, Dark picked up the clown mask left behind by the "Treasure Chest Clown" from the treasure chest.

　Whether or not the clown mask is useful, it is of great commemorative significance.

　After all, this was the lost item from the first mimic he encountered in the dungeon.

　Dark picked up the mask and held it up against his face, recalling the costume party on Halloween Eve, and a sense of anticipation rose in his heart.

　Then he activated his "Eye of Truth" and looked at the clown mask.

　A moment later, his pupils dilated, and he looked strange.

　"Is this clown mask actually more valuable than the Brain Dropper?"

　……

　High-quality materials can serve as core materials for high-star magical spirits. Given the quality of this clown mask, it could probably be used as a core material for second-tier magical spirits.

　Alternatively, it could be made into some kind of special equipment or item card.

　Dark felt a slight surge of joy. He put the clown mask into a separate bag and then stuffed it into his backpack.

　Who would have thought that the loot dropped by the Mimic would be better than what you get from the treasure chest?

　"Today is truly a lucky day."

　Dark summoned "Trash Slime" and used "Greed III" again to evolve it into "Trash Slime II". Then he inserted "Single Sheath" into its body.

　A moment later, "Trash Slime II" shook its head in frustration.

　Clearly, it still couldn't sense the presence of the "Holy Sword" within this fourth level.

　"Then we'll just have to keep looking for treasure chests..."

　"Dak said with a hint of helplessness."

　But "Trash Slime II" raised its head, clearly sensing pleasure in its owner's tone.

　After being stuffed back into the treasure chest fragments, "Trash Slime II" closed its eyes and quickly developed a greed for the treasure chest.

　The master's greed is its own greed.

　What the owner wants is what it wants.

　As long as you maintain this mindset, it will trigger "greedyness" towards any item!

　About ten minutes later.

　Dark arrived once again in a passageway enclosed on three sides.

　There was no treasure chest at the end of the passage, but there was a large bronze door knocker.

　As soon as he stepped into the passage, the bronze door knocker suddenly surged, and a giant bronze beast with its nose ring emerged from the wall!

　……

　Good evening! Last day! Don't hide your monthly passes!

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Chapter 580 Resilient, Invincible, Strongest (5k)

　The bronze behemoth had a bull's nose and eyes like copper bells, but it had no bull's horns on its head. A pair of triangular ears stretched out to both ends, and printed patterns covered its cheeks below the ears.

　Its body is enormous, resembling a giant tiger, with bronze blades growing from its four claws, two long tails covered in scales, and snake heads that occasionally flick their tongues.

　Logically, such a distinctive monster should be very memorable. But Dark simply couldn't recall what kind of monster it was.

　The reality didn't allow him to think it through.

　After the bronze behemoth emerged completely from the wall, it suddenly opened its massive jaws, roared, and then kicked backward with its hind claws, charging forward with a thunderous roar.

　Its body was enormous and its weight astonishing. It occupied half of the passage, and every step it took caused the ground to shake, creating a terrifying aura.

　The lion beast protecting Dark had silently drawn its "single sword sheath," its expression extremely solemn.

　Since entering the dungeon, this bronze behemoth is undoubtedly the strongest monster it has ever encountered.

　That previous "treasure chest clown" probably couldn't even compare to its toes.

　"If I'm not mistaken, this bronze behemoth is at least a six-star demon! We can't let it accelerate any further!"

　In a flash, the lion-beast stomped its foot and charged forward, its "Holy Sword" flashing as it thrust towards the bronze behemoth's right eye! vipkanshu.com

　It wasn't prepared to confront it head-on; its body had already turned to the left as it charged forward.

　The bronze behemoth couldn't turn around in time and was pierced in the eyelid by this sword!

　"Qiang!"

　The sound of metal clashing instantly erupted.

　Although the lion beast pierced its eyelids, it felt an extremely difficult blockage when it was about to pierce its eyeball. Then it could only drag the sword along, tearing an extremely long gash on the bronze behemoth's right cheek!

　However, beneath the copper sheet is still copper.

　The bronze behemoth continued its rampage as if it had not been harmed at all.

　The lion beast sensed the problem and tried to grab it, but it was too late; it could only barely grasp one of the snake's tails.

　In an instant, the Lion Beast felt the terrifying power of the bronze behemoth.

　It couldn't pull the snake's tail at all; instead, it was being pulled forward at high speed.

　The bronze behemoth's target was exceptionally clear: Dark, the mage.

　If it hits, even the toughest human body will be smashed to pieces.

　Dark's feet gathered "qi" and instantly unleashed force, causing him to retreat rapidly.

　At the same time, his right hand had already reached into the card pack, his fingertips brushing against the side of the magic cards, and one of the magic cards was instantly sucked out and then held between his two fingers.

　"Cat Punch!"

　Instead of retreating, Gatomon beside it advanced, its glove, a copy of the claw of SaberLeomon, emitting a white light.

　"Cat Punch," right in the face!

　In the next instant, Gatomon was sent flying!

　The bronze behemoth was only slightly slowed down before it continued its charge, its momentum becoming even more ferocious.

　"Pot!"

　But a loud voice suddenly rang out.

　A small turtle-shaped magical spirit with a hard red shell was summoned at the critical moment.

　Huhu's eyes widened suddenly, and the white light of its superpowers was already flashing in them.

　Ultimate move – “Power Divided”!

　In that instant, the strength of both sides was amicably divided.

　With zero attack power and minimal strength, the pot gained unprecedented power after the friendly division of resources, its pale yellow limbs swelling up like a rock.

　The bronze behemoth felt completely empty, as if half of its internal substances had been suddenly drained, and even its bronze-cast limbs seemed to go weak.

　Seeing an opportunity, the lion roared and stood firmly on its feet. It then grabbed the two snake tails with both hands and pulled hard, managing to hold the bronze behemoth back!

　Gatomon's cry echoed throughout the labyrinth.

　The "single sword sheath," now free from the lion beast's control, flew swiftly to its side and was firmly grasped in its hand.

　At this moment, the sword light was like a painting, suddenly bursting out with a blinding white light that was sacred and impossible to look at.

　Gatomon's eyes gleamed, and after slightly adjusting its posture, its small body shot out.

　An incredibly violent gust of air erupted from beneath his feet, instantly enveloping his entire body. The "single sword sheath" transformed into a storm sword, causing his attack power to surge rapidly.

　But it is precisely the ultimate killing move – "Sword Dance"!

　"Jack, defense tied!"

　Under Dark's command, Shuttle immediately used its second special move.

　The luster on the bronze behemoth's body visibly dimmed.

　Despite Shuttle's high defense of 2200, it is clearly inferior to the steel-attribute bronze behemoth.

　The score is now tied, and the bronze behemoth's defense has been greatly reduced!

　Tailmon danced and leaped into the air as it ran, then unleashed a swift and undisguised sword strike aimed at the head of the bronze behemoth!

　"Moo!"

　Sensing a deadly crisis, the bronze behemoth suddenly raised its head, and the storm and sword light wrapped around the blade almost pierced its eyes.

　A layer of bright radiance flowed across its body, converging towards its head like water, making its smooth head appear as if it were covered with a bronze mirror.