Difficulty Upgraded
"Bang!"
With a loud bang, Luo Jun's foot struck the stomach of the Saint's Remains, but at the same time, his right arm was also caught in the attack and was severed at the shoulder!
Ignoring the pain, Luo Jun used the recoil from the kick to retreat rapidly, finally dodging the subsequent attacks. He clutched the wound on his shoulder, marveling at the power of the Saint's Remains...
Leaving aside the Qi, his own strength attribute of over 300 points, combined with the powerful Root Bone brought by the Ninefold Body Tempering Art, already makes his body stronger than any conventional material. Even conventional weapons from the Main World might not be able to scratch his skin.
Even with such a powerful physique and the protection of the Gathering Origin Protective Qi, it was as fragile as paper in front of the Saint's Remains!
This is just a soulless shell. If it were still alive, possessing a complete consciousness and capable of wielding powerful abilities, what a formidable being it would be!
Feather Transformation? Or Deity?
Luo Jun was incredibly grateful that he was only facing a skeleton, and that there was a safety net in place...
He looked at his right foot, where the golden liquid had seeped into his skin, protecting the very essence of his life!
Another chance to be reborn!
This is Luo Jun's fifth attempt to access the Saint's Remains.
Each time he enters the arena, Luo Jun must quickly find an opportunity to launch an effective attack, gain the ability to regenerate, and then engage in a battle of wits with his opponent.
With his exceptional memory, Luo Jun could memorize any move he saw only once. As his understanding of the Saint's Remains grew, Luo Jun dodging skills became increasingly refined. Even with the loss of an arm, he could still outmaneuver the Saint's Remains!
In the first round, he lasted less than ten minutes, using the dice a total of five times.
In the second round, he used the remaining two dice rolls and was finally killed in the twentieth minute.
In the third round, although there were no dice, he relied on his greater experience to hold out for seventeen minutes, but ultimately succumbed to an unfamiliar move.
In the fourth round, he lasted for twenty-eight minutes.
Now it's the fifth round. Although he lost an arm, it didn't have a big impact on his mobility. Luo Jun quickly adapted to the balance changes brought about by the missing arm and began to deal with the Saint's Remains.
He had seen most of the monster's moves before; even the rearranged variations were all based on the same principle. And this mindless monster didn't know how to hide; its intentions were always very obvious.
With his powerful perception and Mental Power, Luo Jun could almost predict every move of the Saint's Remains. He was confident that as long as the monster didn't use any new, drastically different moves, he could keep up with it.
But that's limited to maneuvering...
Due to the difference in strength and the Saint's Remains ' fearless fighting style, Luo Jun's attempt to retaliate would almost inevitably result in injury... Currently, it seems that while the Saint's Remains would lose essence and its overall attributes would decrease if injured, the injured limbs would heal quickly, and its mobility would not be affected. However, Luo Jun would inevitably lose some of his mobility, so in a direct confrontation, the gap between the two would only widen!
Ideally, there would be a way to suddenly close the gap when both sides are exhausted from the battle!
How can this be done?
During the brief moment of dodging, Luo Jun secretly glanced at his dice panel...
Experience Points (3342/5100)
Perhaps... it's not entirely hopeless!
Let's stall for time!
Finally, after holding out for more than half an hour, Luo Jun succumbed to a relentless barrage of attacks from the Saint's Remains.
Although he had seen every move in this fierce attack before, the attacks were too fast and completely unpredictable. Even Luo Jun's reflexes couldn't keep up, and ultimately, a small mistake cost him his life.
Standing in mid-air, Luo Jun stroked his chin and began to review the previous round.
Judging from the current situation, he should have seen all the moves and variations of this Saint's Remains, but due to the difference in attributes, he still can't withstand continuous and varied attacks.
Overall, however, he's becoming more and more skilled, especially this time, he has a new idea he wants to try!
As time was up, the invisible force field that had been holding Luo Jun captive in the air would disappear, and he would fall to the ground. But this time, Luo Jun did not choose to freefall.
He timed it perfectly, and in the last instant before the force field disappeared, he suddenly lifted his leg and kicked backward against the invisible barrier, propelling his body forward!
Normally, Luo Jun would be stopped by the barrier the moment he dashed out, but this time he timed it perfectly. The barrier was still there when he pushed off, but it completely disappeared the moment he started to rush forward!
This propelled him forward through the air, tracing a parabola, covering a considerable distance, and landing not far from the Saint's Remains.
Only after he landed did the Saint's Remains begin to move.
Before he could even get up, Luo Jun stomped his foot on the ground with all his might the moment he landed. The bricks behind him bulged up, and the immense force propelled him to burst into his fastest speed, charging directly towards the center of the arena!
The moment the Saint's Remains stood up, Luo Jun rushed forward and kicked him!
Bang!
This time, the Saint's Remains didn't even have time to react before being kicked backward, rolling several times on the ground before finally coming to a stop. His head was kicked to one side, his neck was twisted, and golden blood could be seen flowing from the corner of his mouth.
This time, Luo Jun did not suffer a counterattack. He slowly absorbed the Saint Essence on his feet and gained protection once again.
Luo Jun smiled.
I was right!
The battle involving this Saint's Remains seemed to be following a program: attacking when enemies approached and pursuing when they fled, with various moves etched into its Genes being used randomly. More than a living being, it was like a powerful boss in a video Game, except that its moves and variations were countless times greater than any Game Luo Jun had ever played!
But as previously observed, the Saint's Remains possess an astonishingly rich array of offensive methods, yet they are utterly incapable of dodging!
That's right, it's like his behavior was designed without the dodging part!
Normally, this wouldn't matter. With his powerful healing ability and strong offensive desire, anyone who tries to attack him will never escape unscathed. Therefore, dodging is just a burden that reduces his killing efficiency... That should be the case normally.
However, after observing, Luo Jun discovered that during each challenge, there was a short period of time during which the Saint's Remains would not attack!
That was right at the start of the challenge, when the Saint's Remains stood up for a brief moment of less than a second!
During this process, he will neither attack nor dodge!
However, Luo Jun always landed at the edge of the arena, about five or six hundred meters away from the Saint's Remains. It was simply impossible to run that far in a second... This wasn't a matter of strength; without the ability to fly, Luo Jun's speed achievable by running was limited, not to mention the acceleration process involved...
However, Luo Jun exploited a bug, using the barrier in the air to land not far from the Saint's Remains. This greatly shortened the time required, and by using his explosive speed to sprint, he finally managed to launch an attack before the Saint's Remains were ready for battle!
As he watched the Saint's Remains in the distance straighten their head and grow a new neck, a smile appeared on Luo Jun's face.
Excellent! A life has been taken, and the body remains intact!
Once he masters this technique, he can gain the upper hand in every challenge... Even if he can't defeat the Saint's Remains, he can at least remain undefeated!
With his full strength and the experience accumulated from the previous five rounds, Luo Jun was even more adept at dodging this time. Relying on his amazing endurance and the vast space, he constantly maneuvered around the Saint's Remains, holding out for more than two hours before being caught out and injured. He then lingered on for another twenty minutes before being killed.
As a new round begins, Luo Jun uses the same tactic again, striking first and injuring the Saint's Remains, before embarking on a perilous escape.
And so, relying on his escape skills, Luo Jun endured each round longer than the last, but ultimately failed to mount an effective counterattack. In this way, he survived twelve rounds and stood in mid-air, waiting for the thirteenth round to begin.
Using the same old tactic, he seized the last moment before the confinement disappeared, landing near the Saint's Remains, and then launched a full-scale attack before the Saint's Remains could fully rise!
Bang!
Luo Jun's punch landed squarely on the chest of the Saint's Remains. Based on past experience, the Saint's Remains, which had not yet regained their footing, would have their chest caved in, spilling out golden essence. After being sent flying backward, they would complete their self-repair and then rush up to chase after Luo Jun!
However, this time, when the fist struck, Luo Jun was suddenly startled!
It doesn't feel right!
Although he still managed to dent his opponent's chest, Luo Jun clearly felt that this dent was larger than before!
No... it's not just a dent; when you hit it, it doesn't feel like a solid hit. It feels like... the opponent is pulling their chest back to absorb the force!
Force deflection? In the previous twelve rounds, no matter what attack he was subjected to, this guy didn't even have the awareness to dodge or block, let alone a relatively advanced technique like force deflection!
Could it be that...
Luo Jun felt a chill run down his spine, and in that instant, he glanced at the face of the Saint's Remains.
Two faint golden lights had appeared deep within the previously empty eye sockets!
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Then, the Saint's Remains raised their hands and suddenly struck at Luo Jun!
Oh no!
Dice of Heavenly Secrets!
Dodge!
Time suddenly slowed down, and two pairs of dice began to spin in front of Luo Jun!
That's right. After more than a dozen rounds of maneuvering, the numbers on the Dice of Heavenly Secrets have been reset, and Luo Jun has seven more chances to roll the dice!
The die finally landed.
One pair costs 28, another pair costs 76!
With limited points, Luo Jun could only choose 76 points!
"Ding, Event Difficulty 93 points, Final Points 76 points. Use Point Correction?"
"Using Advanced Point Correction, effects one and three are stacked!"
"Ding! Event Difficulty: 93 points; Final Points: 76 + 20 points; Event Success!"
The moment he appeared, Luo Jun made an evasive maneuver, narrowly avoiding the two hand strikes from the Saint's Remains. He fell to the ground, rolling and stumbling backward. He barely managed to regain his balance and looked up.
The sunken chest of the Saint's Remains was visibly recovering, and it raised its head to "look" at Luo Jun, two golden flames flickering in its eye sockets.
You can't be wrong!
That is the color of the soul, the flame of wisdom!
Luo Jun felt a chill run from his tailbone all the way up to the top of his head, and a shiver from the depths of his soul spread throughout his body.
The Saint's Remains, who previously only acted mechanically like a program, have actually come to life?
Luo Jun could sense that the other person's gaze was no longer the completely empty look it had before, but a scrutinizing one that was full of analysis!
This is troublesome... He already possessed overwhelming power, and now he's awakened intelligence. Doesn't that mean I have absolutely no chance of winning?
"Ding, Event Success. Basic Experience Points: 93. Severity Coefficient: 12 times. Final Experience Value: 1116!"
With Severity Coefficient of twelve times, there's no doubt that if I hadn't dodged that attack, I would have died!
Looking at the Saint Essence that was being absorbed into his hand, Luo Jun frowned slightly.
There was no feeling of being protected like before... This punch was too shallow because the opponent dodged and deflected the force; the Saint Essence was insufficient!
This further proves that the other party is different this time!
Thinking of this, Luo Jun gritted his teeth and, without hesitation, rushed straight toward the Saint's Remains!
Now that the opponent has gained intelligence, the accumulated experience in dodging may not be useful anymore. If he manages to suppress you, it will be difficult to counterattack!
We must strike first and take one life first!
The Saint's Remains clearly sensed Luo Jun's intention, raising his hands and striking a pose.
This simple action made Luo Jun's heart sink again.
The left hand was poised to strike, while the right hand protected the center line... Clearly, the Saint's Remains had developed a defensive mindset!
However, Luo Jun had no choice but to continue charging forward, gathering all his strength, pushing his internal energy to its limit, concentrating it on the front, and launching a powerful attack!
Seeing that the Saint's Remains also reacted, attacking him with both hands, one in front and one behind, their speed was even faster than Luo Jun's after his sprint!
"The Dice of Heavenly Secrets!"
"Unleash enough Saint Essence to prolong life!"
The two pairs of dice begin to spin...
One pair is 5 points, and one pair is 79 points!
"Ding! Event Difficulty: 80 points; Final Points: 79 + 5 points; Event Success!"
Having gained confidence, Luo Jun charged forward without hesitation!
Looking at the Saint's Remains opposite, golden light flashed in his eyes. He lunged forward, his front hand bypassing Luo Jun's fist and aiming straight for the heart, while his back hand was placed in front of his throat to block the attack!
A perfect blend of offense and defense, leaving no room for error!
"Dice of Heavenly Secrets! Avoid the vital points!"
The dice roll for an attack only determines whether enough damage is dealt; it doesn't guarantee safety after the attack. To dodge an attack, you must perform another roll!
However, Luo Jun knew that in his current state, to completely dodge would mean giving up the attack, which would not only waste the attack opportunity but also use up his Regret Skill! And to maintain sufficient attack power, he couldn't dodge with all his might; he could only barely avoid vital points...
"Ding! Event Difficulty 72 points, Final Points 74 + 5 points, Event Success!"
Alright! Luo Jun merely shifted his body slightly to avoid vital points, then unleashed a full-force attack on his opponent!
Boom!
(End of this chapter)