The Final Round
Luo Jun stood in mid-air, looking down at the circular arena and the motionless Saint's Remains in the center of the arena.
Performing acrobatics is ultimately not a long-term solution. In the previous round, Luo Jun used every trick in the book to control the Saint's Remains for more than half an hour, but in the end, the brat got tired of it and decided to play some Violence Game. Luo Jun tried his best to deal with him for more than ten minutes, but in the end, he made a mistake and was sent to the next round.
However, Luo Jun didn't use the dice even once during this period.
With eighteen rolls and fifteen hours remaining, he must use every roll in the most crucial situations!
For example...
As the confinement period was about to end, Luo Jun used the same trick again, seizing the perfect moment to leap to the front of the Saint's Remains, and launched a fierce attack while it was getting up!
"The Dice of Heavenly Secrets is activated!"
"Unleash enough Saint Essence to prolong life!"
"Ding! Event Difficulty: 88 points; Final Points: 98 + 5 points; Event Success!"
A very lucky throw! Luo Jun kicked with all his might, and the Saint's Remains reacted extremely quickly, assuming a defensive stance before even regaining their footing.
While defending, he threw a punch at Luo Jun!
It's another attack-against-attack style of play!
This Saint's Remains are not only stronger than Luo Jun, but their recovery ability after being injured is also terrifying. If Luo Jun is injured, he will be severely affected in terms of mobility, even if he doesn't die. But this guy seems to have no vital points at all. Like a boss in Game, being hit only causes him to lose some health and attributes, and it hardly affects his mobility.
In a direct confrontation, Luo Jun would inevitably suffer a loss. Even if he obtained enough essence to sustain his life, he wouldn't be able to hold out for long!
Thinking of this, Luo Jun suddenly adjusted the angle of his kick, no longer aiming at the torso, but instead aiming at the punch that the Saint's Remains had thrown out!
At the same time, he risked diverting most of his Gathering Origin Protective Qi to his right foot, forming the thickest and hardest shield, determined to clash head-on with the Saint's Remains!
Boom!
As their fists and feet collided, Luo Jun was sent flying backward once more. Even with the momentum of his charge, he was still no match for the Saint's Remains in terms of power!
He steadied himself in mid-air, and upon landing, a piercing pain shot through his right foot; his heel was likely fractured... However, his right foot was still relatively intact, and the golden essence seeped into his skin, quickly forming a protective barrier. Compared to his previous injuries that had resulted in fatal wounds, this was the least serious one.
Looking at the Saint's Remains opposite, the area below the forearm was twisted and deformed, with golden liquid slowly seeping out; it looked painful.
After all, using one's feet to fight against one's fists gives one an advantage. In addition, by concentrating his inner energy and going all in, Luo Jun achieved amazing results this time.
However, his legs were already difficult to use normally, while the forearm of the Saint's Remains opposite was recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye. As it grew back, the Saint's Remains swung his arm and charged at Luo Jun again!
Left with no other choice, Luo Jun could only wrap his right foot with his inner energy, raising it a short distance from the ground as a buffer to reduce the pain in his right foot and maintain his mobility to barely cope.
However, this method is different from being truly grounded. After dodging several times, Luo Jun finally lost his balance. After blocking a blow from the Saint's Remains, he flew sideways. When he landed, he staggered due to his leg injury and rolled several times before regaining his balance.
This comical scene caused the Saint's Remains, who were about to give chase, to stop again, momentarily stunned, and then burst into laughter.
Seeing this, Luo Jun then began to perform the same comical tricks he had done before.
The Saint's Remains, which should have become tiresome to look at, are now surprisingly reacting to these acrobatic performances?
Even though it was a program that had already been performed in the previous round, Luo Jun still seemed to be seeing the Saint's Remains for the first time, and was full of interest, which made him feel uneasy.
Could it be that the Saint's Remains refresh not only in terms of status each round, but also in terms of memories?
That would make things much simpler!
A smile appeared on Luo Jun's face, and from then on, he began to constantly switch between the roles of actor and soldier!
At the start of each round, use the dice to ensure you get the "Protection" status, then start using various comical acrobatics to attract the attention of the Saint's Remains and buy time. Once the brat gets tired of watching and becomes impatient, then use force to deal with him.
As he faced challenge after challenge, Luo Jun became increasingly proficient in the process.
Even if the Saint's Remains gained sentience, because they had no memories, they would still be unprepared at the start of each attack. After getting used to the rhythm, Luo Jun's surprise attacks became more and more successful, and the injuries he sustained became less and less.
In the Second Stage, not only did Luo Jun become more skilled in his performance, but he also developed many new tricks that allowed him to stall for more time.
After his final performance went awry, Luo Jun was much more at ease dealing with the Saint's Remains who would kill him in the Third-Order. This stage was also a great benefit to Luo Jun.
Even though the Saint's Remains, which previously lacked sentience, had many moves and complex techniques, there were still patterns to follow. With his powerful mental attributes, Luo Jun could keep fighting as long as he could remember all of the saint's moves and make predictions.
Theoretically speaking, he was able to sustain himself for longer and longer periods, mainly thanks to his memory!
But things are different now. Although its mind is like that of a child, it is no longer a programmed, lifeless thing. At this moment, the Saint's Remains not only have ever-changing moves, but also know how to deceive and strategize. Its fighting style is unpredictable and ever-changing. Simply relying on the memorized version is no longer enough to sustain it!
Under the pressure of such a powerful opponent who was far stronger than himself, Luo Jun was able to unleash his full potential. In one life-or-death battle after another, his moves and actions became more and more refined, his control over his vital energy continued to improve, and he even developed some new techniques to deal with various emergencies.
It can be said that although his cultivation level has not actually improved, Luo Jun's combat ability is growing rapidly thanks to the training of this teacher who Saint's Remains!
Finally, Luo Jun endured another ten rounds of this back-and-forth.
At this moment, with less than a minute remaining until midnight and the mission completed, the task is finished.
Of Luo Jun's eighteen dice rolls, five remained, with one of the three-fold effect of the Point Correction remaining and two of the two-fold effect remaining. Looking at the Saint's Remains opposite him, who had already lost interest in the performance, Luo Jun smiled slightly and chose to draw an attribute!
With so little time left, even if he were killed immediately, the ten minutes he would have to prepare in the air would be enough to get through the mission. By then, the dice and skills would all be refreshed after midnight, so there would be no need to reserve Point Correction just in case.
After two dice rolls, Luo Jun rolled a nine!
Using the three-effect Point Correction, a total of thirty-nine attribute points are gained!
At this point, Luo Jun effectively has five dice rolls and one Intermediate Modification left!
Now, it's time to counterattack!
He moved his joints. This time, his right hand was injured, with three fingers and a fractured metacarpal bone. However, after nearly an hour of recovery, it no longer affected his normal activities. Although the bones had not fully healed, under the protection of his internal energy, he could move freely. As long as it was not Gao Qiang impact, it was no different from a normal hand.
However, Luo Jun did not intend to use this injured hand so gently!
Seeing the enraged Saint's Remains rushing towards him, Luo Jun did not retreat but advanced. Relying on the experience and skills he had accumulated over the past dozen rounds, he spotted a tricky angle and threw a right punch with all his might!
"The Dice of Heavenly Secrets!"
"Destroy enough Saint Essence's life!"
Luo Jun has already received protection this round, and no matter how much Saint Essence he uses, he can't gain another life. But don't forget, Saint's Remains that lose Essence will have their attributes weakened!
"Ding! Event Difficulty 85 points, Final Points 99 + 5 points, Event Success!"
Bang!
With a deafening roar, the Saint's Remains reacted far too quickly, managing to block even the most difficult angle. The punch landed on Luo Jun's forearm, causing his already injured fist to explode on the spot, sending blood and flesh flying and bones scattering everywhere.
However, the forearm of the Saint's Remains was not spared either. It was twisted and deformed by the powerful impact, and a large amount of golden liquid spilled out!
Although Luo Jun could no longer absorb these liquids, judging by the flow rate, it was indeed enough to extend his life again!
But that wasn't all. Luo Jun gritted his teeth, as if he felt no pain, abandoned his completely useless right hand, raised his leg, and took advantage of the moment when the Saint's injuries hadn't healed, kicked it in the chest!
"The Dice of Heavenly Secrets!"
"Kick out enough Saint Essence to extend their life!"
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"Ding! Event Difficulty 78 points, Final Points 57 + 5 points, Event Failed!"
Although he failed to throw the object, Luo Jun still didn't intend to give up. He put all his strength into the kick, but at the moment of impact, the Saint's Remains took a step back, his chest shrank back, dissipating most of the force. Then, his trouser leg flicked, and a long, thin tail emerged, aiming straight for Luo Jun's throat!
"Get out of the way!"
Luo Jun immediately summoned the Dice of Heavenly Secrets. After judging with two pairs of dice, one pair showed 15 points and the other pair showed 88 points!
"Ding! Event Difficulty: 83 points; Final Points: 88 + 5 points; Event Success!"
With a quick assessment, Luo Jun narrowly dodged the attack, simultaneously pushing off the chest of the Saint's Remains with his toes, taking a large step back! Seeing this, the Saint's Remains thought he was trying to escape and immediately pounced on him!
But to everyone's surprise, Luo Jun only took one step back. He stomped his foot down hard, and the earth and rocks behind him rose high under the terrifying force. He also used the terrifying force to rush up, concentrated his qi in his right leg, and swept it straight for the neck of the Saint's Remains!
"The Dice of Heavenly Secrets!"
"Kick out enough Saint Essence to extend their life!"
The judgment was the same, but the result of this roll was not ideal: a pair of 13s and a pair of 72s!
"Ding! Event Difficulty: 82 points; Final Points: 72 + 15 points; Event Success!"
Luo Jun used his final Intermediate Modification, forcibly reversing the outcome. With a loud bang, the Whip Kick landed solidly, but it didn't hit the chest; instead, it was blocked by the other hand of the Saint's Remains!
However, the force was too overwhelming. Even the Saint's Remains who had lost his essence three times could not completely defend against it. His arm was twisted and deformed by the kick, and Luo Jun's lower leg was also broken on the spot!
That wasn't all. As it received the attack, the tail shot out again, aiming for Luo Jun's heart! Luo Jun had anticipated this move and shifted his body in advance to avoid his vital heart, but the sharp tail tip still pierced through his abdomen. Then, with a forceful horizontal flick, the serrated tail tip, like a sharp scalpel, disemboweled Luo Jun on the spot!
Luo Jun felt the injury in his abdomen, gritted his teeth, and pressed the wound with his still intact hand to prevent his internal organs from falling out. Then, ignoring the pain of his broken leg, he suddenly exerted force and used the reaction force to retreat backward!
This time it's a real retreat!
With less than 20 seconds left until midnight, and one more roll of the dice, he must survive!
Looking at the monster opposite, both its arms were broken and its chest was slightly dented. This was arguably the most serious injury the Saint's Remains had suffered since Luo Jun began his challenge!
But compared to Luo Jun, this injury is still too minor!
Luo Jun's right hand and left leg were now completely useless, and his abdomen had been ripped open with a horrific wound, his internal organs clearly visible. Blood left a clear trail on his retreating path. He didn't possess the Self-healing ability of Saint's Remains, so he could only drag his broken body backward, trying to get as far away from that terrifying opponent as possible!
Normally, the injured Saint's Remains would focus on repairing their body, but this time, whether it was provoked or not, it actually swung its two twisted arms and chased after Luo Jun!
Luo Jun now only has one leg and one hand. He gritted his teeth, exposed the wound on his stomach, protected it only with his internal energy, and then moved with his remaining limbs, like a wild dog missing two legs, fleeing in a sorry state as the Saint's Remains chased him!
Fortunately, the Saint's Remains had not fully recovered from their injuries, and because they had lost a lot of essence, their attributes were at their lowest point in history, so they couldn't catch Luo Jun for the time being.
Ten seconds left!
Luo Jun dodged a downward slash from the Saint's Remains, then rolled awkwardly on the ground.
Eight seconds left!
The Saint's Remains finally caught up with Luo Jun and stepped on his injured leg. However, Luo Jun acted decisively, removing the protective energy from his leg. He then formed a blade with his left hand, Gathering Origin Protective Qi into a sharp edge, and swiftly severed his left leg!
Five seconds left!
The Saint's Remains had recovered their hands, which suddenly stretched out as Luo Jun dodged. One hand grabbed his good leg, and the other hand grabbed the wound in his abdomen, tearing at his flesh and internal organs!
Luo Jun gritted his teeth and endured the excruciating pain, then swung his right shoulder, hurling the shattered bones and flesh at the monster's face!
Three seconds left!
The Saint's Remains were not disturbed at all. The tail behind it rose high and with a whoosh, pierced Luo Jun's heart, pinning him to the ground and pressing him down. Then, it freed one hand and swung it towards Luo Jun's head and neck!
From this angle, there's no way to avoid it!
One second left!
Luo Jun suddenly withdrew his only remaining right hand, channeling his inner energy to its limit to protect himself!
At the same time, he summoned the Dice of Heavenly Secrets and used his last chance!
The two pairs of dice began to spin, eventually settling on one side...
Boom!
The final battle was over; a head flew high into the air, and beneath the Saint's Remains lay only Luo Jun's headless corpse...
(End of this chapter)