Chapter 433: Chapter 433

Looking at the Blade Demon that was nearly incapacitated, Du You said, "This guy should technically be considered your kill, so you can extract his skill."

Lin Yucha nodded, "Yes, I can. I’m going there now." She was also delighted.

The demon was swift to the extreme. If she was able to extract and fuse its abilities into a skill to boost her own speed, Lin Yucha was sure her fighting prowess could take a tremendous leap.

Although archers don’t typically rely on speed in battle, speed is still one of the most crucial supplemental powers for an archer. With speed, both survival and combat capabilities could be greatly enhanced.

Stepping forward, Lin Yucha used her Demon Extermination Power to extract the energy from the Blade Demon.

After the extraction, however, Lin Yucha wore a frown. "What’s wrong? Is there a problem?"

Lin Yucha nodded then shook her head, "I extracted the ability, but it’s not related to speed."

Du You widened his eyes: "Impossible, this guy is clearly a mutation with increased speed." ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦•𝘯𝘦𝘵

It was then that Lin Yushi chimed in: "Master, the Demon Extermination Power doesn’t necessarily extract the power we wish to control. Although the main ability of the demon is most likely to be extracted, other abilities might be culled as well."

Feeling helpless, Du You asked: "Can’t it be extracted again?"

"A demon can only be utilized once. Recalling my question, it was indeed foolish. Demons that have been extracted once break their magic cores, so how could they potentially be used again?

"So, what ability has been extracted this time?" Du You promptly asked.

"It’s the Demon Mark ability. It mainly targets creatures with strong defense power. Using the Demon Mark for aid, it can enhance some of the attack power." Du You nodded.

That explained why the demon’s attack was so weak but it could still survive here. It seemed not only was it quick, but it could also amplify its attacking capability using a special skill. I wonder how effective it truly is."

"Master, could you lend me twenty Crystal Coins? I would like to try a fusion." Lin Yucha asked.

Without a second thought, Du You replied, "No problem. After all, it’s a pretty decent ability." Twenty Crystal Coins, for Du You, were just a drop in the ocean. Lin Yucha took out another Skill Crystal Stone after receiving the crystals.

The Skill Crystal Stone was purchased earlier. An archer’s skill mechanism, it marked the target.

Combining two similar abilities with Lin Yucha’s Demon Hunting transformation, they created a new ability after burning through a portion of the Crystal Coins. An additional skill appeared on Lin Yucha’s status panel.

"Well done, your attacking power has become even more fearsome with this ability." Du You took out more Crystal Coins, upgrading the skill directly to level 13.

Shadow Mark: Identify a target with the Shadow Mark; the subsequent attack will be enhanced. (Level 13, 8 stars)

The skill description didn’t specific the enhancement rate, but after several trials by the group, they found that the marked attack could even achieve almost twice the damage. This was indeed a formidable effect.

Originally, Du You lacked the ability to hold fort. When facing defense-intensive existents, he would become somewhat weary. Now, with the help of Lin Yucha, another weakness has been addressed.

Furthermore, Lin Yucha was a sniper type archer, and the strong attacking power was an indispensable ability.

"Alright, let’s keep moving. We’re nearly at the Demon Swamp." Looking ahead at the pitch-black and seemingly oil-filled vast expanse, Du You knew they had arrived at their destination.

The three of them journeyed on, hunting and eliminating the demons that hid in their surroundings.

The rest of the demons, without the outrageous speed, were challenging but ultimately were no match against the onslaught of the three professionals. All they could do was turn into Crystal Coins and items.

Giving it a few minutes, the group reached the front of the Demon Swamp.

Du You reached out towards the swamp. "It’s extremely viscous, trapping the prey with ease. And the dark power within is dreadful, primarily eroding with its dark power. If a demon falls into it without attaining the second tier, it will also corrode into nothingness."

Du You was very satisfied with the swamp; it could serve as the replacement for his Mucus Swamp. As for the large-scale spread of intense poison, it was no longer useful for Du You in his current situation.

His Putrid Insect Mist could sufficiently replace that poison spread, and it is even more effective. The Mucus Swamp should have stronger constraining power while also possessing stronger offensive power. Only then would it be a qualified large-scale trap skill."

"We’ll pick this place then. We’ll clear the vicinity first, and then I’ll start the transformation here. Afterward, I’ll have to rely on you two for protection." Du You said.

Using the environment to consolidate and transform skills were not the same as directly using a Skill Scroll. Using a Skill Scroll was faster, while tapping the environment was slower. Moreover, it consumed more Crystal Coins.

Du You tested it with his panel; this transformation required 1500 Crystal Coins.

He had enough Crystal Coins in hand, but this place was just too dangerous. Without people protecting him, he didn’t dare to act recklessly. Summoned creatures were all called out by Du You, forming a circle around him.

"Rest assured, Master. We will definitely ensure your safety." The two of them said at the same time.

After exchanging glancing with one another, the two proceeded to clear the area with Du You’s Summoned Creatures. Only after they had cleaned up all demons within a 300-meter range did they return to the edge of the swamp.

Du You let go of his consciousness, beginning to connect with the surroundings. Here, the demonic power was too chaotic.

Demonic energy is not just dark energy. It composes of dark energy but mingles with other various energies as well. You could say it’s chaos; it’s a power that Du You did not need.

What he wanted was to clear out all the chaotic energy, leaving just the purest dark energy behind. The surrounding was only for reference. The power of the devil is chaotic darkness, but what Du You chose was pure darkness.

The energy inside Du You became purer through the transformation of all kinds of skills. The darkness didn’t signify evilness; it was just a type of attribute. That’s Du You’s understanding of dark power.

He did not wish himself to turn into a lunatic or a pervert like many others who cultivated the dark energy.