Even with a single drop of blood, I will still be invincible!

You have obtained the legendary item "Cursed Crown".

Yes, it's legendary, not epic.

Because Su Mubai used all the fragments to advance once for free.

Although the chances of it working out are slim, we should still give it a try, right?

Of course, he only did so after confirming that his name hadn't changed after the promotion.

[Hint: The Cursed Crown has been successfully repaired. Current exploration progress: 50%.]

Su Mubai did not immediately check the attributes of the [Cursed Crown], but instead looked at Rhodes thoughtfully.

Of this 50% exploration, 35% comes from the seven Soul Lock Coffins and 5% from the Cursed Crown.

Neither the overwhelming sea of ​​skeletons nor the seven bosses provided any sense of exploration.

However, when Rhodes appeared, it increased by a full 10%!

Based on his previous performance, this guy is at best a guide and could never provide so much exploration progress.

Unless, his importance goes beyond that!

Thinking of this, Su Mubai narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze fixed on Rhodes.

The latter's expression was twisted, his eyes fixed on the [Cursed Crown] in Su Mubai's hand, his eyes filled with terror.

"No, this is impossible. How could its power have increased so much?"

"I can feel that dense aura of death."

"Bai Ye, get rid of him quickly, otherwise you will be corrupted by the death aura and eventually become a walking corpse just like them."

Upon hearing this, Su Mubai showed no intention of abandoning the [Cursed Crown], nor did he reply; he simply watched the other party perform quietly.

He wanted to see what was so special about Rhodes.

If I'm not mistaken, this guy is very likely the final boss.

Isn't that how plots usually develop?

As for the erosion of death energy, Su Mubai never paid any attention to it.

The moment the 【Cursed Crown】 was repaired, two system notification sounds rang in his ears.

[Notification: You have been corrupted by the deathly aura emanating from the "Cursed Crown".]

[Note: Your stored death energy has reached its limit. You can continue absorbing it after consuming it. Excess death energy will not have any effect on you.]

Corrosion by death energy?

It's just a supplement to one's own skills!

With this thing, maybe we won't need to draw death energy from monster corpses anymore.

"Bai Ye, what are you standing there for?! Get rid of it right now!"

Su Mubai raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: "Why aren't you pretending to be stupid now?"

"Pretending to be stupid?"

Rod was clearly taken aback, and quickly said, "I've never pretended to be stupid, some things really are..."

Rumble…

Before Rhodes could finish speaking, the entire Lost Land suddenly began to shake violently.

"Ok?"

Su Mubai's expression hardened, and the skeleton army instantly assembled.

Rhodes seemed to be stimulated by this scene, and his pupils became somewhat cloudy.

The next moment, a large section of the ground not far ahead suddenly collapsed, and a thick aura of death emanated from the cave entrance.

[Hint: The aura of the "Cursed Crown" has awakened the lich "Franklin," who slumbered beneath the Forgotten Lands.]

As the system notification sounded, an exquisite coffin flew out of the cave and stood steadily in mid-air.

The coffin was made of some unknown metal and was covered with obscure and difficult-to-understand magical runes, giving it a chilling feel.

"It's him! It's him!"

Rhodes, who was already somewhat delirious, suddenly widened his eyes in shock when he saw the coffin.

He pointed at the coffin with trembling hands, his body shaking uncontrollably. Unconsciously, he had already retreated to Su Mubai's side.

"He is the one who cursed us! He is the one who turned this place into a forgotten land!"

"I remember now, I remember everything!"

Rhodes gradually overcame his fear, his facial expression contorted into a ferocious grimace, and he roared hoarsely:

"My family, my friends, my people, all died at his hands!!!"

As he spoke, Rhodes's soul gradually began to glow, and his character panel changed accordingly.

[The Remnant Soul of Rhodes, Mayor of Sunset Town]

Special Elite

Soul

Rating: 20

Health Points: 10/10

Skill: Soul Possession (Increases the target's main attribute by 20%).

(Soul form is immune to physical damage)

(Rhodes remembered everything; he had been the mayor of Sunset Town, but now he was the only surviving remnant soul.)

"White Night, I beg you to help me kill that beast Franklin. I'm willing to give anything for it!"

Rod's hysterical voice and the sudden mission notification startled Su Mubai slightly.

This plot is completely unpredictable.

Is this guy really an ally?

[Accept the unique hidden quest "Rhodes' Request"?]

[Mission Objective: Defeat the Lich - Franklin.]

[Task reward: unknown. 】

[Failure penalty: None. 】

Whether or not they accept the mission, they are not going to let the boss Su Mubai get away.

He gave Rhodes a deep look, then nodded slightly and said, "Okay."

"Thank you!"

Rhodes' eyes were filled with gratitude, and then his body became increasingly transparent.

"Franklin is incredibly strong, I will do my best to help you."

As he spoke, Rhodes's soul transformed into a beam of light and merged into Su Mubai's body.

You have accepted the only hidden quest, "Rhodes' Request."

[You have been blessed by a spirit possession, increasing your mental attribute by 20%.]

At that moment, the coffin in mid-air opened, and two flames of soul light suddenly ignited in Franklin's pupils.

The intensity of that soul fire was something Su Mubai had never seen before!

Franklin the Forgotten

Frost Lich

[Level 20] (Severely injured, level reduced.)

[Epic Boss]

[HP: 3500/3500]

[Spell Power: 48000]

Physical Defense: 5000

[Magic Defense: 8000]

[Elemental Resistance: Ice 35%, Shadow 30%, Death 25%]

[Skills: Frost spells, Shadow spells, Death spells.]

(Standing before you is a true lich; though his soul is severely damaged, he should not be underestimated.)

Franklin appeared to be several times more powerful than the previous seven and a half liches.

Beneath the form-fitting robes, there was no flesh or blood left; he was completely a skeleton.

His body was still bound by chains, and he held a black staff in his hand. His body was surrounded by the power of death, frost, and shadow!

"Did that guy actually survive?"

The fire of his soul flickered in Franklin's eyes, and a hoarse voice rang out.

He was clearly referring to Rod.

"I sensed the power of the Cursed Crown after its restoration, but this power..."

At this point, Franklin paused, then suddenly looked at Su Mubai, his pupils blazing with intense fire.

"Legendary level? Hahahaha! Finally, there's hope for recovering from my injuries!"

Franklin completely disregarded Su Mubai, and simply reached out and beckoned:

"Come back, my cursed crown, return to your master."

Immediately afterwards, his expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in shock:

"Impossible! How did you do that?!"