Chapter 82: The Most Tragic Boss in History
[Deep Blue Shadow] had great potential. Although it didn't enhance physical attributes, it could transform into an offensive trait. For Su Xiao, offensive traits were superior to defensive ones—killing enemies faster was the better defense.
The most precious and versatile titles were those that could enhance physical attributes. Unfortunately, such titles were very rare. The seven-star title [Uncrowned King] could boost physical attributes, but it required first enduring the enemy's judgment.
The [Walker's Elegy] that had just been incinerated could also enhance physical attributes, but it boosted Charm Attribute, which for Su Xiao was a debuff effect.
By now, the Wolf Cavalry Legion had rested for nearly a day. It was time to set out.
"Walpole."
"Here!"
Walpole, who had been waiting outside the door, pushed it open and entered. His eyes gleamed with excitement—there was going to be another battle.
"Assemble the soldiers. Prepare to move out."
"Yes!"
Walpole strode away. Half an hour later, the Wolf Cavalry Legion, scattered throughout the city, gathered outside. After spending some of their earnings, the wolf riders looked refreshed and revitalized.
The army marched swiftly. For some reason, the Old Serpentman and High Lord Arcadia insisted on accompanying them. After passing Chimney Mountain, the Wolf Cavalry Legion arrived before the magma lake at the rear.
Su Xiao took out a sword with a charred surface and thrust it into the ground in front of the magma lake. The magma within stirred, and a passage leading to the Flame-Burning Land appeared.
Standing before the magma lake, Su Xiao was flanked by the Old Serpentman and High Lord Arcadia.
"War, when you return this time, the position of Dark Lord..."
"Hey, hey, hey, old man, don't jinx us."
Baha interrupted the Old Serpentman, who looked puzzled, not understanding what Baha meant.
"Arcadia."
As Su Xiao spoke, he stepped forward and walked toward the passage within the magma lake. Seeing this, Arcadia's expression shifted slightly. He wanted to say something but ultimately couldn't get the words out.
"From now on, you are the Dark Lord of the Chaos Legion, Arcadia."
Su Xiao didn't care about the position of lord. A few hours ago, he had become the new Dark Lord, but he didn't even receive a title—quite disappointing. As for power, he didn't care about it; what he pursued was strength.
"War, that's the power over tens of millions!"
High Lord Arcadia spoke urgently.
"Oh."
Su Xiao walked into the magma passage, followed by a large group of wolf riders.
Soon, only the Old Serpentman and Arcadia remained before the magma lake. The Old Serpentman silently knelt on one knee, and beside him, Arcadia also knelt, placing one hand over his chest and lowering his head.
...
Inside the Flame-Burning Land, the air was scorching hot, and the magma emitted a sulfurous smell. Riding on the back of a dire wolf, Su Xiao headed straight for the Infernal Well in the central area.
Along the way, he saw no elite flame orcs. The surroundings were filled with magma. The Betrayer, Ockham, had disappeared somewhere, probably off tricking travelers who had wandered into the Flame-Burning Land.
The path was completely unobstructed. Su Xiao arrived before the Infernal Well at the center.
"Our next target is Agamemnon. Anyone unwilling to participate in this matter, turn back immediately."
Baha, flying mid-air, shouted. After a moment, several dozen gray orcs left behind their dire wolves, armor, and weapons, then silently departed. After walking a long distance, they stopped. They wouldn't participate in the battle, nor would they go outside to inform Agamemnon's old subordinates.
"Form a circular perimeter! Engage any enemies that appear!"
Walpole led the wolf riders in spreading out in a ring, surrounding the Infernal Well at a distance of one kilometer.
Su Xiao leaped into the hundred-meter-deep Infernal Well, and Baha flew down with him. Just as Su Xiao was about to fall into the magma below, he grabbed Baha's claw.
"War... did you succeed?"
Agamemnon's voice came from within the spire-shaped stone pillar.
"Yeah."
"Where is Doin King?"
"Dead."
"You..."
Agamemnon's voice carried a hint of anger, but it quickly subsided.
"Bring his blood. After death, he leaves behind ember ash. Mix the blood with the ember ash and pour it over the seal."
"..."
Su Xiao took out a test tube containing a red-gray semi-fluid mixture.
"Well done, War. Once I get out, you will become the Dark Lord. I... am tired."
Hearing Agamemnon's words, Baha's expression twisted. Holding back laughter was truly painful. It seemed to understand why Agamemnon had been toyed with by Doin King.
There was no doubt that Agamemnon's first action upon getting out would be to kill Su Xiao and then retake control of the Chaos Legion.
Su Xiao didn't speak. He simply tossed the test tube in his hand toward the ten-meter-tall spire-shaped stone pillar.
With a crack, the test tube shattered. The semi-fluid inside touched the seal, causing all the seals to gradually unravel. Large cracks appeared on the stone pillar.
Boom.
Amu leaped down from above, landing directly in the magma. Ice spread around it, clashing with the magma and producing high-temperature steam.
"Moo!"
Amu released all its ice energy. The ice and magma mixed, causing the magma lake to begin solidifying into rock-like material.
Baha spread its wings and flew upward, carrying Su Xiao and Amu. After exiting the Infernal Well, Su Xiao stepped onto the rocky ground beside the well.
Bubu Wang immediately approached. Near it were forty-five activated Apollos.
There was no doubt that Agamemnon had high fire resistance, likely even higher than Doin King. But that didn't matter.
Su Xiao took an Apollo handed to him by Bubu Wang, waited two seconds, and then tossed it into the Infernal Well.
Boom!
An explosion came from below. The ground beneath his feet trembled. Golden solar flames erupted from the well's opening in a cylindrical column, shooting high into the air.
"So this is your method of dealing with me, War? As an opponent, you disappoint me."
Agamemnon's voice came from within the Infernal Well. The seal hadn't fully been undone yet. The ordinary Apollo Su Xiao had thrown not only failed to harm Agamemnon but actually helped him break free faster.
"Not a bad welcome ceremony."
As Agamemnon's voice fell, a shockwave surged from below the well, even dispersing the solar flames inside.
Inside the Infernal Well, Agamemnon, clad in black armor and standing over three meters tall, stood on the scorching red rock layer. His armor seemed to have fused with his body. Beside him was a broadsword thrust into the ground—his Monarch Sword.
The final seal on Agamemnon shattered. In that instant, he felt an urge to roar to the heavens. He had finally broken free and was about to dominate the Canglong Continent.
Bang!
A blast of air struck from above. Agamemnon raised his hand and caught the incoming Apollo. Boom! The Apollo exploded in his hand.
"Pathetic tactics..."
Before Agamemnon could finish his sentence, ten Apollos rained down from above. Sensing this, flames ignited in Agamemnon's pupils.
Boom, boom, boom...
Amid the deafening explosions, Agamemnon endured the shockwaves and leaped with all his might. He abandoned his Monarch Sword because he realized that if he didn't get out now, he might actually die here.
Just as Agamemnon leaped, a whistling sound came from above. He raised his hand, intending to swat away the incoming Apollo.
Boom.
The explosion's shockwave struck from above, sending Agamemnon plummeting downward.
At the top of the Infernal Well, Bubu Wang, Amu, and Baha were busy tossing Apollos into the well.
"Eat shit, you bastard!"
Baha shouted obscenities as it threw Apollos.
A furious roar came from below. The entire Infernal Well was on the verge of collapsing. In fact, the lower half of the well had been blown into an O-shape. Agamemnon was pinned there. The explosion's shockwaves were too strong for him to break out easily.
Even so, Agamemnon wasn't dead. His armor looked like it was about to melt. Enduring the shockwaves, he crouched and leaped with all his strength.
At the top of the Infernal Well, Baha threw all remaining Apollos down, then opened an alternate space, hiding inside with Bubu Wang and Amu.
"Dead Silence."
As Su Xiao spoke, he clenched his left fist. A ripple spread from the Black King Bracer.
Suddenly, everything fell silent. Moments later, whispers filled the air—chaotic and unintelligible.
Within a 600-meter radius centered on Su Xiao, the world turned gray and black. The magma and solar flames dimmed. Cotton-like substances drifted through the air. This area was being assimilated and eroded.
Inverted spire-topped buildings appeared above, like an upside-down mirage. This was Dead Silence City.
A very ancient-looking firearm appeared in Su Xiao's hand—[Dead Silence Annihilation].
Dead Silence Annihilation was entirely black, covered in blood-red patterns, resembling an elongated flintlock pistol. It held five bullets.
Su Xiao aimed the muzzle of Dead Silence Annihilation downward. Dozens of meters below, Agamemnon, who was mid-leap, suddenly widened his eyes.
"Dead... Silence."
Fear appeared in Agamemnon's eyes. The power that had once instilled terror in him—only once—now surrounded him and rapidly eroded his body.
"You... actually control Dead Silence."
Within the solar flames, Agamemnon's movements became extremely slow. He moved upward at a snail's pace, a perfect target.
Su Xiao pulled the trigger of Dead Silence Annihilation. Bang! The bullet left the chamber. He turned and walked away.
An Annihilation Bullet struck Agamemnon's forehead. He tilted his head back slightly, reaching upward with his hand, but it couldn't stop his descent.
"Ah!"
Agamemnon roared, his heart full of unwillingness. He had only just broken free from the seal. The most tragic boss in history had appeared. It could be said that Agamemnon was even more pitiful than the Moon Goddess—at least she had nearly killed Su Xiao back then.
As Agamemnon fell with the bullet in his forehead, all the Apollos Baha had thrown to the bottom of the well exploded simultaneously.
Boom!
The Infernal Well shattered. Flames and debris scattered everywhere, creating a spectacular scene.
A whistling sound came from in front of Su Xiao. Amid the flames, a broken metal helmet flew out and landed before him. It rolled a few times on the ground before stopping at his feet. He stepped on it, crushing it flat.
[Prompt: You have killed Dark Lord Agamemnon.]
[You have obtained the Relic Chest: Dead Silence (This is a special type of chest item, no quality classification, only produces specific items).]
[You have obtained 16.22% World Source.]
[Your Main Quest: Sixth Ring (Final Stage) has been completed. The rewards for this quest will be settled together with the World Settlement.]
[You have completed all main quests. You will leave this world in 5 minutes.]