Abyss Sovereign: Lin Yuan's Awakening

Chapter 005: Silver Spider

The second Lin Yuan stepped into the Silver Spider's attack range, the monster reacted instantly, as if equipped with a built-in radar. Its eight metal-plated legs snapped open with a swish, slicing through the air like sharp blades, moving so fast they left only afterimages. Lin Yuan’s pupils shrank to pinpricks, a cold chill racing down his neck—this speed far exceeded his expectations.

"Holy s**t! That fast?!" His heart hammered violently, and he had no time to think, instinctively activating Basic Evasion. An invisible force pulled his body sideways, letting him narrowly dodge the deadliest strikes, but he was a split second too slow. Two sharp spider legs grazed his arm and thigh, tearing through his clothes and leaving deep gashes.

"SSS—!" Lin Yuan hissed through gritted teeth, his body convulsing in pain. A burning, corrosive ache spread from the wounds, as if doused in acid. Glancing down, he saw the skin around the gashes turning black at a visible rate—poison was already spreading.

【Poisoned: Silver Spider Toxin】

【Effect: Deals 1 damage per second for 30 seconds; Movement Speed reduced by 10%.】

"Dammit! Poison too?!" Lin Yuan stepped back, gritting his teeth as the searing pain made every move agony. "This thing is way harder than the Elite Cyclops. Head-on fighting will get me killed— I need a plan."

The Silver Spider didn’t chase. It lay motionless, its eight compound eyes fixed on him, the glowing silver pattern on its back flickering eerily—as if toying with its prey. The condescension made Lin Yuan’s blood boil, but he forced down his anger, scanning the surroundings frantically: scattered rubble, jagged boulders, and a narrow rock crevice he’d passed earlier—only wide enough for one person, impossible for the broad spider to squeeze through.

A bold plan took shape, a cruel grin tugging at his lips. "Play dirty? Don’t blame me." He turned and ran, deliberately slowing a little to lure the spider into the trap.

The Silver Spider took the bait instantly, letting out a shrill screech. Its eight legs moved rapidly across the ground, leaving shallow gashes in the stone, and it chased closely behind, the pungent stench of venom growing stronger. Lin Yuan glanced over his shoulder, his vision blurring from pain and poison, but he pushed himself to the limit, sprinting toward the crevice.

Finally reaching the entrance, he squeezed in sideways, pressing his body against the cold, damp rock wall and moving a few steps deeper. The crevice was so narrow he could barely move—let alone the massive Silver Spider. The monster chased to the entrance, frantically trying to squeeze in but getting stuck fast, only its upper half protruding. Its legs flailed wildly, scraping the rock and emitting ear-splitting screeches, but it couldn’t reach him.

"Hahaha! i***t! Stuck now, aren’t you?" Lin Yuan leaned against the wall, gasping for breath, sweat pouring down his forehead from pain, but he couldn’t help laughing. "Time for me to fight back!"

He gripped the Abyss Dagger, activating Abyss Sense and his newly learned Weak point Insight. The Silver Spider’s weak point—the unprotected underbelly—became crystal clear in his mind, even its veins visible. "Die!" He knelt down, gathering all his strength, and stabbed the dagger hard into the spider’s underbelly.

"SQUELCH!" The dagger pierced perfectly, dark green venom gushing out and splattering his hands. The stench made him gag, but he didn’t hesitate—twisting his wrist, pulling out the dagger, and stabbing again. Once, twice, three times—every strike hit the weak point dead on.

Combined with the Abyss Dagger’s 30% weak point bonus and Weakpoint Insight’s 20% extra damage, the spider’s underbelly was riddled with holes. It thrashed wildly, twisting to break free, but the more it struggled, the more stuck it became. Finally, its movements slowed, and its legs went limp—it was dead.

【Silver Spider (Rare) ×1 Killed】

【Abyss Points +35】

【Obtained: Silver Spider Venom Sac ×1 (Can be exchanged for points or made into poison)】

【Obtained: Silver Spider Carapace ×1 (Can be used to strengthen equipment)】

【Obtained: Rare Skill Scroll ×1 (Rare item, can learn a powerful skill)】

Lin Yuan stumbled out of the crevice, leaning against a boulder as his legs gave way. He gasped for air, his body aching all over, his palms covered in venom—but an uncontrollable ecstasy spread across his face. "I won! I actually killed it!"

His gaze locked on the Rare Skill Scroll on the ground. He bent down to pick it up eagerly; the scroll was rough, carved with strange patterns, and emanated faint energy.

【Skill Scroll: Weakpoint Insight】

【Effect: Passive skill. Enhances weak point perception, +20% extra damage when attacking weak points, stackable with the Abyss Dagger's effect!】

【Learn immediately?】

"Learn! Now!" Lin Yuan trembled with excitement—this skill was tailor-made for him. With it and the dagger’s bonus, his damage to weak points would be maxed out.

【Skill 「Weak point Insight」 has been learned, automatically bound to Host.】

【Current Skill List:】

【1. Abyss Sense (Active) — Detect Abyss information, monster and resource distribution】

【2. Basic Evasion (Passive/Active) — Passively increases Evasion by 15%, 50% Evasion Rate for 5 seconds when activated】

【3. Weakpoint Insight (Passive) — Enhances weak point perception, +20% extra weak point damage】

Three skills! Lin Yuan stretched his limbs, feeling his strength leap forward. His perception of weak points became razor-sharp, and he grinned. "Even another Silver Spider wouldn’t stand a chance!"

But his joy faded instantly as Abyss Sense blared an alarm, freezing his smile.

【ALERT! Monster Tide Vanguard has entered 100-meter range!】

【Number of Monsters: Approximately 30 (mainly Cyclops, including 1 Elite)】

【Estimated Arrival Time: 45 seconds!】

45 seconds! Lin Yuan’s face turned pale, cold sweat soaking his back. He’d been so focused on the spider that he’d forgotten the Monster Tide. "Dammit! 30 vanguard monsters—even with three skills, I can’t hold them off. Staying here is suicide!"

He paced anxiously, scanning the area with Abyss Sense, praying for a hiding spot. Soon, it detected a hidden entrance: a cave half-covered by rubble, pitch-black, with no visible end.

【Hidden Passage: Underground Cave】

【Depth: Unknown (at least 100 meters)】

【Monster Density: Low (no aggressive creatures detected currently)】

【Risk Level: Medium (unknown area, potential hidden dangers)】

Underground cave? Lin Yuan hesitated. "Medium risk—if there are stronger monsters inside, I’ll jump from the frying pan into the fire." But the distant roars of the Monster Tide grew closer, shaking the ground. Only 40 seconds left.

"No time to hesitate!" He bit his lip—surface meant certain death; the cave gave him a glimmer of hope. He grabbed the Venom Sac and Carapace, stuffed them into his arms, gripped the Abyss Dagger, and sprinted toward the cave entrance, jumping into the darkness without hesitation.

His body plummeted in the dark, wind howling in his ears. He curled up instinctively, covering his head. Three seconds later, a loud "bang"—he crashed hard onto the cold, damp ground. Sharp pain shot through his chest, making him groan, his vision blurring.

"COUGH! COUGH..." He struggled to stand, pulling his wounds and hissing in pain. After a moment, he leaned against the rock wall, catching his breath and looking around. The cave was natural, walls damp and moss-covered, emitting a musty smell. The entrance was five meters above, smooth and steep—climbing back up was impossible.

"At least I’m safe for now." The roars outside faded, meaning the Monster Tide had passed. He sighed, pulling up his status panel, his expression turning solemn.

【Status Panel】

【Health: 67/100 (Minor Injury + Silver Spider Toxin Residue)】

【Abyss Points: 97】

【Skills: Abyss Sense, Basic Evasion, Weakpoint Insight】

【Equipment: Abyss Dagger, Elite Bone Club】

【Items: Minor Stamina Potion ×2, Silver Spider Venom Sac ×1, Silver Spider Carapace ×1】

His health was low, with residual poison, and the fall had worsened his injuries. "I need to recover first." He pulled out a Minor Stamina Potion, drank it in one gulp. A warm current surged through his body, easing the pain, fading exhaustion, and clearing the poison completely.

【Minor Stamina Potion effect activated: Restores 30 Health Points, clears all negative statuses.】

His health jumped to 97, and he felt much lighter. Lin Yuan looked toward the cave’s dark depths—Abyss Sense showed low monster density but medium risk. "The Monster Tide is still raging above. Going back is suicide. I might as well explore this cave—maybe there are more resources. With my current strength, I can handle the dangers."

He gripped the Abyss Dagger tightly, activating Abyss Sense to scan cautiously. Confirming no immediate danger, he took a step forward, walking slowly into the darkness. Only his footsteps and breathing echoed—an unknown exploration had officially begun.