Minecraft : Only I Know the Crafting List

As soon as Xu Yuan's stealth time passed, the zombies' AI immediately recognized him. 

Without hesitation, the hordes of zombies surged toward Xu Yuan like a tidal wave. Their low roars filled the eerie forest, and the clanging of iron suits echoed in the night, surrounding him from all directions. The thick, oppressive atmosphere heightened the creepiness, making the scene suddenly feel even more sinister. 

But Xu Yuan, observing this chaos, was not afraid—in fact, he was a little excited and filled with anticipation! 

The lead zombies, heavily armored, rushed first, one after another, toward Xu Yuan. Yet, every single one of them fell short, unable to get close. 

Because at the moment they charged forward, they fell into the pre-dug big pit Xu Yuan had prepared earlier. The water in the pit flooded into the 2×2 central hole, washing the zombies toward the far right of the platform, where magma was already burning their heads. 

Xu Yuan didn't need to lift a finger—the zombies, desperate to attack, had already committed suicide. 

This setup was simple yet effective. Xu Yuan combined a "monster tower" and a "Farming machine," leveraging water streams and magma to efficiently dispatch waves of enemies. The principle was straightforward: gather monsters with water, funnel them into the center, and use magma to burn them. 

He could have built a deep tunnel to drop zombies to their death, but armored zombies would likely be too resilient, and digging deep takes time. With limited time, a death trap was the most practical solution. 

Xu Yuan even considered transporting the zombies underground or creating more complex dropper, but he reasoned that the core mechanic of this dungeon was to destroy one wave to prepare for the next. A simple death row was sufficient. 

He also thought about collecting loot—placing chests and dropper beside the trap—but suspected that the monsters might drop iron ingots or other materials, which he didn't need. He didn't want to waste effort on unnecessary collection. 

Soon, wave after wave of zombies was annihilated under Xu Yuan's efficient setup. The sky gradually cleared, the surrounding area returning to calm. 

But this tranquility was only a prelude to the next storm. Xu Yuan was not worried—his device made it nearly impossible for zombies to approach him, unless they could fly or attack from a distance. If that happened, he'd just have to accept it as bad luck. 

As time passed, the sky darkened again—this time more ominously, a deep crimson resembling blood. 

Xu Yuan's heart tensed. The corpses surged again as the sky darkened. 

This time, he noticed something unusual—among the mass of zombies, a few tiny white figures were mixed in. 

Fortunately, these white figures weren't wearing armor, unlike the others. 

Xu Yuan's expression tightened. "This isn't good," he muttered. 

He immediately realized he was facing a *corpse tide*—a true wave of monsters. 

Without hesitation, he extended the ground beneath his feet, fencing himself in quickly. 

Despite his efforts, he remained uneasy. The white figures, likely special zombies, could be dangerous—if they were intelligent or attacking from afar, they could pose a serious threat. 

He took a moment to confirm that the white figures were ordinary, non-armed zombies, and relaxed slightly. 

He built a makeshift observation platform using half-bricks, allowing him to monitor the situation outside without exposing himself. 

Other zombies continued to pour into the pit, dying one after another in Xu Yuan's trap. He patiently waited for the wave to pass, then prepared to clean up the remaining white zombies. 

While working, he found a few iron ores buried nearby. Quickly, he crafted a furnace, smelted the ore into iron ingots, and forged a shield and an iron sword. 

With his weapons ready, Xu Yuan observed that only a few white zombies remained. He dug a side tunnel, slowly advancing with his shield raised, cautious of any hidden threats. 

Although the path was treacherous, he made it safely to the outside. Just as he was about to step out, an arrow shot from the side—white zombies had targeted him again. 

Xu Yuan cursed inwardly. "Not good!" he thought. 

He was swiftly knocked into his prepared pit. Without hesitation, he scrambled out, adjusting his inertia, and quickly built himself back onto solid ground. 

Standing on the flat surface, he immediately charged at the remaining white zombies, swinging his sword wildly. 

With a final blow, the last white zombie fell. The wave of corpses was finally defeated. 

Xu Yuan then dismantled the makeshift shelter, clearing the debris and reinforcing the area, feeling a thrill from the intense battle. 

He knew the next wave would come soon. The tide of corpses receded, and the sky darkened once more, darker than before, tinged with an ominous blood-red hue. 

He ate some food inside the shelter to recover, not bothering with potions—he was safe for now. 

Just then, a message from Ken appeared in his friend list: 

"How's it going?!" 

Ken had been silently worried, reluctant to disturb Xu Yuan during his challenge but unable to hold back. 

Xu Yuan saw the message and replied calmly: 

"It went well. A few hiccups, but nothing serious." 

Ken exhaled in relief. 

He responded: "Good. Be careful!" 

Xu Yuan closed the chat window and waited. 

Soon, the sky darkened again—this time, a deep, bloodstained burgundy. 

The horror of the bloody sky signaled the arrival of the third wave. 

This wave was somewhat simpler for Xu Yuan. 

He observed through the half-brick gap—this time, it wasn't the towering white zombies but a swarm of smaller, faster zombies. 

Despite lacking equipment, these small zombies moved at twice the speed of ordinary ones—difficult to entangle and deadly in their agility. 

Xu Yuan remained calm, choosing not to dismantle his shelter, wary of leaving vulnerabilities. 

When the wave hit, the small zombies jumped into the pit, collapsing the trap effectively. 

After the wave subsided, the sky remained dark—no sign of dawn. 

Xu Yuan sensed something strange. 

Suddenly, the ground trembled beneath him—a massive creature was approaching. 

His heart pounded. "Could it be a titan?!" 

He quickly hid in his shelter, observing the surroundings, contemplating the possibility. 

If the final boss was a titan, he thought, it might be impossible to defeat without equipment—then this challenge wouldn't be a nightmare but a nightmare on steroids! 

He considered giving up, but then saw a massive pair of feet appear outside his shelter. 

He quickly knocked out half a brick, revealing the full view of the boss: a gigantic zombie, a grotesque amalgamation of several zombies fused together. 

Though formidable, it wasn't a titan. 

Relieved, Xu Yuan analyzed the situation: this boss was still very strong but manageable. 

The zombie boss spotted him and charged forward. 

Xu Yuan hurriedly retreated, setting up a platform in the opposite direction, then leapt back to the ground. 

The large zombie reached the pit he had dug—yet, because of its size, it wasn't trapped. 

It raised its massive hand, demolishing Xu Yuan's shelter with ease. 

The chase resumed, but Xu Yuan had anticipated this—he lured the boss into a trap: one of his own. 

He ran to a nearby block, placing two items: a pumpkin head and four iron blocks.