Chapter 172: Chapter 172

"So, it was just spit all along." After the battle ended, Du You finally had time to look at what the long-necked giant beast had previously attacked him with. It was a thick glob of black spit, or it might be, at least.

This black matter was reeking with a horrible smell, and within it, you could see undigested traces of food. There were leaves, fruits, and even some remnants of insects. Perhaps his assumption was wrong, this giant beast was not a herbivore, but rather omnivorous. It would eat plants if it came across them and would not hesitate to devour bugs as well. Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵~𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖~𝙣𝙚𝙩

Thankfully he reacted quickly. If this substance had adhered to him, it would have been unbearable.

He couldn’t even begin to guess what this stuff was. If it stuck to him and couldn’t be washed off, that would be annoying.

These damn giants; why do they all have to be so unhygienic? Du You muttered to himself while opening the light ball left by the beast. As expected, the spoils were substantial, an abundance of crystal coins.

Having leveled up to 7, Du You noticed his strength had improved far more than he initially thought. It was undeniably a substantial growth.

Du You realized that his strength had surpassed his original calculations. It was worthy of a 10-star professional class to effortlessly deal with a beast of the same tier.

If other magic-class professionals knew his situation, they would probably feel envious or frustrated.

Then, let’s keep moving. Du You held his compass and continued his journey, while throwing away a giant bone. It was a material he had earned. Other than the crystal coins, it was another yield.

These beast clan creatures usually yield materials when they explode. Unfortunately, the materials produced by the beasts are enormous, and he couldn’t take them with him, given the small size of his personal space.

So, out of helplessness, he had to throw them away. These materials offered low returns, considering their size and the limited number he could carry. Adding this to the facts that beasts were challenging to handle and weaker professionals dared not come while stronger ones were reluctant, the result was that the world of beasts eventually became a disliked place.

Since experimenting and growing confident, Du You decided to let loose significantly. His speed increased, and upon encountering a giant beast, he would rush to kill it right away. The curse of the Cursed Crow King finally started to flex its power.

While the effects of this curse aura could be weakened by the giant beasts, the curse was far from disappearing entirely. The curse still had pretty good effects, making his hunting more effortless.

Du You was also gradually determining Xiaozi’s abilities. Though the magical resistance of the beasts in this place was high, the power of Xiaozi’s Thunder Light Orb was not weak. A standard 7-tier giant beast would be no match for Xiaozi. A series of thunder light orbs would severely wound, or even kill, an opponent.

At this point, Xiaozi was finally free from the fear of airborne threats. With the Thunder Light Orb’s long-range attack, Xiaozi could escape unless it encountered a flying giant beast of 10 or more levels.

With the power of Xiaozi and the Cursed Crow King, Du You was practically sweeping through everything in his path. If other professionals trapped in this world knew about this, their morale would surely take a hit.

As the constant hunting continued, the number of crystal coins in Du You’s possession started rising once again.

When he was alone and not accompanied by his two brothers, his massacring speed increased. Yet, two days later, the number of Du You’s crystal coins was gradually approaching one thousand five hundred. Speaking of which, the yield of crystal coins in this giant beast world was indeed plentiful.

It was regrettable that he didn’t find a suitable giant beast, a meat shield that was suitable for defending, which also needed to be at least 10 levels. Because only the corpse of a peak-level one-tier beast could maximize the effect as material. Beasts that reach the peak of one-tier often possess some special power distinct from those of generic beasts. That’s the key.

"10-tier giant beast, where exactly are you? Come out quickly."

While calling out in his mind, Du You continued his search. On the fifth day, Du You’s eyes suddenly brightened, as the traces on the ground started to appear more consistent. "This...should be the traces of a 10-tier beast."

The peak of each tier represents unbeatable power within that particular level. In a certain area, a beast of such caliber would receive treatment like a beast king, which was the key to finding a 10-tier beast.

During this journey, Du You wasn’t always on the lucky side. Most of the time, he would evade giant beasts.

After all, not all giant beasts were just one tier. During these few days, Du You had encountered several two-tier beasts and even encountered herds of beasts thrice, which he dared not confront. Out of desperation, Du You quietly left the place.

Luckily, he didn’t have a large build and had no large weapons on him after concealing his breath.

Many beasts didn’t consider him a giant beast hunter and saw him as no significant threat nor good food. This allowed him to leave safely. Otherwise, though Du You could still escape, he would undoubtedly face embarrassment.

However, on this particular day, after confirming several times, Du You was sure that he’d found a 10-tier beast.

"I just don’t know if it’s a good fit. Although I’ve been in this world for just five days, which isn’t too long, if it doesn’t work this time, there’s always a next time. I refuse to believe I won’t find a beast that suits me."

However, when Du You looked up, he suddenly noticed something odd in the sky. A blanket of gray fog was enveloping the mountaintop. "What is that? It looks like a Heavenly Disaster cloud."

Just as Du You was beginning to doubt, a hidden task suddenly appeared on his panel.

Hidden Task: The Destruction of the Shaking Stone City. You’ve discovered a newly forming Heavenly Disaster Beast growing, which must be stopped.

"Shaking Stone City? Wait a minute, isn’t Shaking Stone City the one where I started from? This means that there’s a beast on this mountain that’s evolving into a Heavenly Disaster Beast. If it succeeds, then Shaking Stone City will be destroyed."

Du You remembered what Ma Can had told him—that this world, this corner, was filled with despair. He didn’t know when disaster would strike, which could lead to destruction even if their city was tall.

It seemed that it wasn’t a case of crying wolf after all. Once this Heavenly Disaster Beast forms, their destruction would be inevitable.

However, a Heavenly Disaster Beast is of a four-tier existence, meaning the beast on the mountain must have reached the peak level of 30, otherwise, it couldn’t have evolved. Level 30, a tier he could only look up to.

"Hold on, since this task appeared, it must mean I actually stand a chance of accomplishing it. Otherwise, such a task wouldn’t have been generated. This is the rule. Which means, I still have a shot." It seemed that Du You had thought of something.