The hidden girl let out a slight sigh of relief at the intense scene.

“Is it over?”

“Not yet.”

“ROAR!!!”

The deafening roar scattered the dust, revealing the Goblin Warrior. Before it could move, a sphere of Stellar Flame slammed into its head.

*Thud!* Its already dark face turned charred and blistered.

Enraged, it bellowed, stomped hard, channeled Qi Power into its battleaxe, and leaped high—plummeting down like a falling star.

Zhang Luan rolled sideways to dodge. In that split second, he yanked a longbow from his system inventory, drew the string, and loosed an arrow wreathed in Stellar Flame.

The goblin sneered, swatting at the seemingly fragile arrows—only for searing pain to jolt up its arm the moment contact was made.

The arrows spun violently on impact, drilling deep into its flesh at blinding speed.

Stellar Flame erupted. The Goblin Warrior’s entire arm was severed in an instant.

“Awooo!!!”

It howled in agony. Its health bar plunged to roughly fifty percent and kept dropping from burning and bleeding effects.

[Multi-Spiral Arrows]

A Qi Power system skill.

Zhang Luan could use it because in his past life, he’d been a Divine Archer of the Qi Power system. He’d long memorized every technique. Even without choosing this path again, most skills remained accessible.

The assault didn’t stop. Arrow after arrow rained toward the Goblin Warrior’s head. Gritting its teeth, it swung its axe desperately.

It fought like a cornered beast making a final stand. Grinding it down might take fifteen minutes—but Zhang Luan wouldn’t risk complications.

He knew well: once a Goblin Warrior’s health hit fifty percent, its strength spiked—but all resistances dropped to zero. The perfect moment to strike.

His movements accelerated. Darting and weaving around the beast, he unleashed Divine Archer techniques with flawless precision—every shot struck a vital point.

Even its Great Charge attempts were nimbly evaded. After all, goblins only knew reckless charges.

Soon, blood soaked the Goblin Warrior’s body. Its grotesque eyes burned crimson. Scarlet Qi Power flared. The severed arm regenerated fully. Roaring, it raised its axe high and lunged faster than before. [Great Berserk] activated.

Its demonic hide shredded. Resistances gone. Showtime.

“Finally. I’ve been waiting for this.”

Zhang Luan grinned brightly. Behind a distant boulder, the hidden girl trembled. How could he smile at a monster this terrifying? She barely dared to look.

Zhang Luan sidestepped the strike, simultaneously drawing his bow to full tension. All his supernatural energy converged. He activated [Starfall Arrow]—the Qi Power archery system’s flashiest, fastest, strongest… and most impractical early-game skill. He aimed straight at the sky.

“Go!”

The arrow vanished upward. He rolled back, tossed the bow aside, and crooked a finger with a smirk.

“Hey, idiot. You dropped your dignity.”

The mockery was unmistakable—even a berserk goblin understood.

*Click.* The last thread of its sanity snapped.

Muscles bulging, axe raised for a final, defenseless strike, it charged at blinding speed. This was its proudest moment. If it survived, it might even rise among its kin.

But—

“Time’s up.”

*BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!*

A luminous arrow trailed stellar flames, piercing the goblin cleanly from crown to sole.

[Starfall Arrow]: An early-game Qi Power archery skill requiring an upward shot. Impact damage peaked at a staggering 2200%. Amplified by Stellar Flame (maximized with zero resistance), boosted by 100% ultimate supernatural energy, and capped with a 10% critical hit.

No injustice in its death.

As the Goblin Warrior dissolved in blazing Stellar Flame, Zhang Luan heard the system chime.

[Defeated — Goblin Warrior · Nangua Nangua Nan]

[Obtained: Nangua Nangua Nan’s Mighty Battleaxe ×1, Great Charge Skill Book ×1, Great Berserk Skill Book ×1, Goblin Warrior’s Demonic Hide ×1, 250,000 EXP]

[First Solo Defeat of Elite Monster 10 Levels Higher Reward: Lucky Roulette Spin ×1, 100 Gold]

[Task “Help!!!” Cleared: 110,000 EXP, Lucky Roulette Spin ×1]

[Title Unlocked: [Goblin Slayer] — Deals 30% bonus damage to all Goblin-type units]

[Ding!! Level Up — Current Level: 11]

“Jackpot!”

Zhang Luan hefted the battleaxe, satisfaction glowing on his face.

The loot was generous. The Berserk skill alone was a Qi Power powerhouse—useless to him, but valuable to sell. The demonic hide? Perfect for crafting armor, coveted even by natives of the Divine Spirit World.

But the real treasures were the two Lucky Roulette spins. From mythical weapons to kitchenware—anything imaginable could drop.

Still… one small matter remained. He turned toward the distant hiding spot and teased,

“Aren’t you coming out?”