Chapter 94

"Master..."

Ikaros's call, though soft and gentle, made Mugen feel the gravity in her tone.

"Ikaros, could it be...?" Mugen looked into Ikaros's beautiful eyes, his heart sinking gradually...

"Yes, Master. A very powerful life form is approaching. It will arrive here in ten seconds. It's very dangerous. I suggest Master evacuate..." As she spoke, Ikaros lifted her head, looking at Mugen, as if waiting for his decision.

"Yan..." Chrysanthemum and Misato also looked at Mugen. If even Ikaros used the term "very dangerous" and suggested Mugen evacuate, it meant that even Ikaros had no certainty of victory!

Mugen could feel everyone's eyes on him. After a moment of deep thought, he couldn't help but laugh bitterly again.

The existence of a life form that even Ikaros couldn't defeat was here. Regardless of how powerful this life form was, if such a strong being was guarding the treasure, it proved that the treasure was extraordinary!

Mugen didn't know if giving up this unprecedented treasure was worth it. If he were alone, he might risk it, relying on the cloak's magical concealment ability. With the system and his ample points, he was confident he could escape.

But could any treasure compare to the women he loved?

Of course not!

Decisively, Mugen said, "Chrysanthemum, Misato, Ikaros, if I tell you to leave, use 'that' immediately to get us out of here. Chrysanthemum, take the little girl with you!"

Chrysanthemum and Misato nodded solemnly, and Ikaros replied, "Yes, Master," then fell silent, continuing to observe the scene with her beautiful deep red eyes.

Mugen narrowed his eyes, focusing intently on the scene.

Even if they were to evacuate, Mugen wanted to see this powerful life form that even Ikaros found dangerous. He would mentally mock it later. With the escape item he had from the system, he was confident and didn't need to rush.

At a certain moment, Ikaros's pupils contracted.

"Master, the target has appeared!"

As Ikaros spoke, the two giant spider guards stepped aside...

A super-giant spider, larger than the two giant spider guards combined, appeared...

Of course, those who were fleeing couldn't see this. They didn't know that while they were rejoicing in their escape, death had already quietly arrived...

The super-giant spider, apart from its larger size, looked no different from the two giant spider guards. Under their protection, it came to the center of the scene, its eyes flashing with intelligence!

Giant Spider Queen: (Level 83)

Mugen, Chrysanthemum, and Misato's pupils contracted sharply, their faces turning grave.

Even though they had guessed that a Level 9 existence might be here, when it actually appeared before them, even with a way to retreat, they still felt a heavy weight in their hearts.

It was an existence that needed to be looked up to, no doubt. Even Ikaros felt the same. In her heart, where nothing but Mugen mattered, she wouldn't feel any particular emotion...

Mugen didn't know if Ikaros could defeat the giant spider queen even with the Golden Armament. Of course, even with the Golden Armament, Mugen didn't think Ikaros could challenge a higher level.

Level 9 was the strongest existence in the world, aside from the five demigods, the pinnacle of combat power!

The gap between Level 9 and Level 8 was undoubtedly vast, as evidenced by the fifteen Level 7 experts who were instantly killed.

Of course, Mugen didn't plan to let Ikaros take the risk. Compared to the treasure, he cared more about Ikaros's safety, even if it was possible to summon her again as long as he didn't die...

The intelligence in the giant spider queen's eyes made Mugen frown, but he soon relaxed.

After all, Level 9 monsters, the first tier of power below the five demigods, already had human-like intelligence. Demigod-level monsters were even said to be able to transform into humans. So, even if this creature before him wasn't a monster, it was inevitable that it had intelligence.

The giant spider queen's lips moved, her two sharp fangs grinding against each other. Some liquid dripped from them, sizzling on the hard stone ground, creating a pit. This made Mugen and the others' pupils contract again.

She glanced at the fleeing people, her eyes flashing with a very human-like disdain. In non-human life forms, Mugen had only seen such a look in the eyes of a snake demon.

Of course, demons and monsters couldn't be compared. Although they weren't human, they were different life forms with different evolutionary paths. Demons were more inclined towards intelligence.

The giant spider queen spread her long legs, crouching down, and opened her mouth slightly, as if yawning. After this action, the fleeing people couldn't escape...

The stone ground trembled violently, causing the fleeing people, including Mugen and the others, to stagger. Those running ahead suddenly felt a chill, stopping in their tracks.

They looked down to see the stone ground beneath their feet exposed, revealing red earth and mud. The missing stone surface began to wriggle, forming stone spikes that shot up from the ground, piercing them through!

The pain came belatedly, and they didn't even have time to scream before their eyes closed, their breathing and heartbeat stopped, and they hung on the stone spikes, blood flowing down...

Facing the lives it had ended, the giant spider queen merely tilted her head, glanced at them, and then looked away, as if she had killed nothing more than a couple of insects.

For the giant spider queen, they were indeed just insects. Perhaps, in her eyes, all humans were insects. Not just the giant spider queen, but some powerful humans also viewed weaker humans as insects, a common phenomenon in this world where strength was paramount...

With the death of these people, the entire treasure-hunting team that had come here was wiped out!

The space fell silent again...

Mugen, Misato, and Chrysanthemum looked at the bodies scattered on the ground, a chill running through their hearts, their faces turning grim.

Mugen sighed, waving his hand at Chrysanthemum and Misato, somewhat dejectedly saying, "Alright, let's evacuate. That giant spider queen is too dangerous..."

Chrysanthemum and Misato exchanged a glance, nodding with a bitter smile. Even Misato, who was ranked seventh in the entire city, couldn't say anything. Despite her reluctance, she had to admit that if she faced the giant spider queen, she would surely not return.

Not to mention the powerful and terrifying giant spider queen, even one of the two giant spider guards was beyond Misato's ability to handle. Even though they were only one level higher, that one level was like the difference between heaven and earth...

Mugen noticed Misato's expression and gently stroked her hair, looking at her with concern.

Her face slightly flushed, Misato felt warmth in her heart from Mugen's concerned gaze, and her reluctance eased.

Smiling, Mugen looked at the giant spider queen again, but this time, his heart leaped!

Because the lazy giant spider queen, lying on the ground, was now looking in their direction!

"Oh no!" Mugen was greatly alarmed!

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