pertwk Chapter 121 Apprentice Rises to Power, the Kobold's Big Treasure
Chapter 121 Apprentice Rises to Power, the Kobold's Big Treasure
Chapter 121 Apprentice Rises to Power, the Kobold's Big Treasure
After casually dealing with a ferocious wolf, Fangzhou shook his head slightly.
Based on the hunting experience of the past three days, the huge commotion caused by the skeleton army's march can easily attract monsters with keen senses.
It seems I need to accumulate some skill materials and try to deduce the skill of concealing my whereabouts.
Fortunately, not long after, Ark encountered the kobolds he had been longing for.
Wang Wang Wang!
Just as they climbed up a small hill, a dog's barking suddenly reached Ark's ears.
He perked up at the sound of the kobold's distinctive cry.
It's really hard to find a place to break through the iron shoes, and it takes no effort to get it!
Following the sound of barking dogs, Ark led his army of skeletons swiftly toward the direction from which the sound came.
After passing through a grove of trees, Ark soon discovered a group of kobolds engaged in a fierce battle with a group of goblins.
Ark calmly observed the battlefield and found that the kobolds, with their numerical advantage and iron weapons, clearly had the upper hand.
He hesitated for a moment, then hid downwind and did not intervene in the battle between the monsters.
This group of kobolds are all male, so they are definitely not a complete race.
Behind them, there must be an even larger tribe.
Furthermore, the iron weapons they possessed indicated that this kobold tribe controlled at least one iron ore vein.
By following these clues, you might be able to find the refined stone vein you're looking for.
After formulating the action plan, Fangzhou remained still, silently observing the chaotic battlefield.
As he expected, the kobolds, with their superior equipment and high morale, quickly defeated the goblins.
Only a few goblins managed to escape; the rest fell to the kobolds' weapons.
After their victory, the dog-headed men barked excitedly to the sky a few times, then carried their spoils northward.
The Ark followed silently behind, maintaining a safe distance to avoid alerting the kobolds.
After half an hour of tracking, Ark finally discovered a kobold camp hidden deep in the jungle.
The camp was simple yet sturdy, built of wood and stone, and surrounded by makeshift fortifications.
In the center of the camp, bonfires blazed and illuminated the surroundings.
The kobolds were busy around the campfire, some cooking food, others repairing their battered weapons.
Others were celebrating their victory.
The sounds of guessing filled the air, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
To find the refined stone vein, we must first understand the situation of this kobold tribe.
Fangzhou hid in the shade of a large tree, carefully observing the layout of the camp and the scale of the kobolds under the cover of the shadows.
A moment later, he frowned slightly and put down the night-vision binoculars.
There were at least a hundred kobolds just from what he saw.
They are currently very busy reinforcing the defenses of the camp.
In the very center of the camp was a stone building that was distinctly different from the others, and it appeared to be unfinished.
A peculiar kobold, wielding a staff, wearing a headband and a relatively clean robe, was shouting and directing its kin to work.
He appears to be the warlock leader of this large kobold tribe.
Within the Ark's [Soul Vision], the soul light emanating from this kobold earth mage leader was exceptionally dazzling, surpassing that of any other apprentice mid-level monster he had encountered before.
Could this be a kobold sorcerer who rose through the ranks from an apprentice?
Fang Zhou's expression was somewhat solemn.
Since venturing deep into Cave 1, he has hunted down many elite monsters at the mid-level of apprentice, but this is the first time he has encountered a leader monster at the upper-level of apprentice.
Not to mention, this kobold warlock leader was protected by hundreds of kobolds and possessed a certain level of intelligence.
In comparison, it is much more difficult to deal with than other monsters that wreak havoc in the demon cave by themselves.
Fangzhou looked around the sizable kobold camp again and soon spotted a dozen more elite kobolds with dark red skin, several sizes larger than their kin.
Based on previous experience, at least one-third of the kobolds are kobold slingers.
Although their attack methods are primitive, their accuracy is low, and their damage is pitiful, their sheer numbers make them formidable.
It's still possible for them to form a formidable network of fire. The Ark itself can cast [Bone Shield] for protection, but the summoned skeletons have limited defensive capabilities.
They couldn't withstand several rounds of concentrated fire.
The two wooden arrow towers standing on either side of the camp gate caught Ark's special attention.
Although the arrow tower is currently empty of dogs, if a battle breaks out, the ranged units on the arrow tower will pose a great threat to the enemies below.
Fang Zhou shook his head slightly, quickly abandoning the idea of a direct, forceful attack.
Even if the kobolds are weaker on average, if hundreds of them swarm in, even if the Ark wins, it will inevitably be a Pyrrhic victory.
That would be too frivolous and not the choice of wise people.
Fangzhou hesitated for a moment, wondering how he should deal with the situation at hand.
Since a direct assault is not feasible, I need to launch a probing attack to assess the opponent's strength.
Or should we first make a strategic shift?
The underground fortress, the command center.
The instructors are closely monitoring the progress of the Ark's exploration.
Seeing the heavily guarded kobold camp in the live stream, one instructor couldn't help but shake his head: "Such a large-scale kobold camp poses too great a threat to the trainees. We'll have to clear it out after the hunt."
The female instructor who had previously been very optimistic about Ark laughed and said, "Maybe Ark can take care of them without us even having to lift a finger?"
Upon hearing this, the instructor shook his head and laughed, "How could that be?"
A kobold leader who rose from apprenticeship, and a warlock class that's still quite troublesome.
There were also a dozen or so elite kobolds at the apprentice level, plus hundreds of ordinary kobolds with excellent weapons. Compared to the other scattered monsters in the cave, this kobold tribe could be considered a regular army.
With such a sturdy camp, I can't imagine how the Ark could possibly deal with them.
"Unless all the trial participants join forces, there's no way they can possibly raze this camp."
The female instructor remained silent.
She also knew that it was unlikely that Ark could wipe out such a large number of kobolds on its own.
If he has enough time, he can take advantage of his flexibility and mobility to use guerrilla tactics to wear down the kobolds' defenses little by little.
But now there is less than half a day left before the underground hunting season.
In such a short time, the Ark no longer had the chance to slowly boil the frog in water.
At this moment, Su Xinyan spoke up: "Hey, hey, hey, aren't you guys mistaken about something?"
All Ark needs to do is find the amalgam mine; it doesn't necessarily have to wipe out this kobold camp!
He's already secured first place, so he doesn't need those hunting points.
Standing to the side, Lu Hu glanced at the live stream, stroked his chin, and said somewhat uncertainly, "Hehe, I have a feeling that Fang Zhou is going to give us a surprise?"