Chapter 243
The gunshot rang out, smashing a hole in the hard shell, allowing Luguna inside to turn slightly to look down at the torn flesh and blood on his chest and the crater that had been blown open.
"A monster-level player, no wonder he dares to be so arrogant."
He wasn't afraid; he had long anticipated that no one would dare to go alone without some skill. But what's that saying again?
A single player and a group of players are completely different concepts.
Roar--
Yuki was about to continue his suppression, a sharp dragon's roar rang out, and he quickly raised his hand to block.
The Realm of the Demonbreaker.
The pale flames were deflected by the sword blade, illuminating the Night Domain and proving that this was no ordinary flame. Yuki saw a strange dark shadow in the air.
The fire-breathing creature is a ferocious flying dragon, with a knight in a black robe riding on its back; its appearance is highly recognizable.
Ringwraith? Aether Particles also include this world?
Before I could even be surprised, the dragon had already charged over, and I quickly unleashed a massive amount of soul energy.
Concept Enhancement. Steelflesh.
Thump!
The dragon crashed into it with a mournful cry and quickly flapped its wings to climb up. Before Yuki could give chase, a blood-red afterimage had already sprung up from beneath its feet and passed by in front of it, like a giant crimson tree.
This one is much better than the original...
The world turned its head to look at the rest and saw Luguna clench his fist.
The Bloodthirsty Tree.
Countless branches sprouted, tearing apart the solidified soul energy. Hundreds of afterimages appeared before our eyes, and with a dragon's roar, the flying dragon charged from behind again.
In the distance, there were bone arrows and the faint glow of magic.
"You're treating me like a boss to farm, aren't you?"
With a change of tactics, Yuki seemed to be back in the Demon Hospital when facing Dean Fukawa, where the entire team of players did everything in their power and used a variety of methods.
Da da da.
Yuki retreated continuously on the Soul Steps, severing branches of the Bloodthirsty Tree, dodging the pale breath, strengthening his body, and enduring the bone arrows.
The battle spread from the ground to the sky and back again, turning half the city into ruins. Even amidst the fierce fighting, Yuki noticed the problem.
This barrier is incredibly powerful. My combined sprints have exceeded ten kilometers, but it's like being Ghost Wall; I simply can't escape.
Is war unavoidable?
The magical orb hovered in the air, its Energy Light piercing through the Night Domain. Bone arrows followed, and turning its head, a crowned skeleton mage raised Jade scepter, its powerful energy locking onto him.
Death Magic: Soul Siphon!
A phantom skeletal hand pressed down on Yuki's head, Soul Siphon with a agonizing pain. Meanwhile, the Blood Demon leaped onto the back of a dragon, rapidly closing in, while archers hid in the shadows, searching for better firing positions.
Two Transcendental Grade and two unparalleled ones; a full complement of warriors, mages, and assassins; a well-thought-out plan; and perfect teamwork.
Yuki the pain that Dean Fukawa had been going through, and he no longer cared about 'retrieval' or 'promotion'; he had also gathered enough information about the enemy.
"Then, I'm taking on this Boss role."
Blood-Burning Heart.
The soul energy recently plundered from the swarm was burning fiercely, and because of the pain, it became Incandescence than ever before.
Throughout the week's battles, Yuki repeatedly used Blood-Burning Heart to accumulate combat experience, which he then used to control the intensity of the burning.
Partially burning.
Yuki transformed into a fire spirit, suddenly accelerating while engulfed in Red Lotus Fire, and instantly escaped the dragon's attack.
"Be careful, he's stronger now." Luguna's expression changed slightly; the target was more difficult to deal with than he had imagined.
First, I'll kill you, you flare launcher.
Yuki stepped across the rooftops and charged straight toward the skeleton mage in the distance. This guy was at most a Level IV Extraordinary, so of course he had to pick on the weakest one.
As the speed increased, the magic orb couldn't keep up at all. Knowing he couldn't dodge, the skeleton mage could only illuminate his surroundings, which conveniently indicated the target for Yuki.
Aether Particles, I'd like to see what magic you have up your sleeve.
Yuki was still sprinting, creating a sonic boom against the emerald night sky. His speed was so fast that it was difficult to aim at him. The skeleton mage did not sit idly by and waited to be killed. He tapped his staff lightly on the ground.
Death Magic: Death Knight Avatar.
A chilling feeling washed over him, stemming from an eruption of fear in his very soul. Yuki deliberately slowed down, as if he had encountered the thing he feared most in his life.
Fear-related Mental Impact?
It takes time to fight with willpower, Yuki decisively raised his Hunter's Blunderbuss, and a deep purple halo slowly rose in front of him.
You're overthinking defensive items.
Bang!!
Filled with the Demon Heart at its maximum power, the musket unleashed a powerful burst of force from a hundred meters away, shattering the halo instantly. Before the skeleton mage could dodge, a second bullet followed.
Two shots in quick succession.
With the same full-power charge, it directly blasted the five-story building the mage was standing on into a deep crater. Yuki didn't even look, dodging the dragon's breath and turning around in mid-air.
Concept Enhancement. Cutting power.
Clang!!
The longsword and the two-handed sword clashed, sparks flying, and the Ringwraith that had flown in at some unknown time was blasted away and disappeared into a small building.
Riding a dragon and brandishing his crimson spear, Luguna intended to take advantage of Yuki's wide-open defenses and pierce him through the heart, but Yuki's response was equally simple.
The Black Hole of a musket protruded from under its ribs. Having just witnessed its power, the dragon quickly swooped down to dodge, but heard no gunshot.
I was just kidding.
Yuki grinned, turned and ran, causing the veins on Luguna's forehead to bulge.
This person is not only fast and strong, with excellent swordsmanship, combining close and long-range attacks, but also incredibly cunning.
"Shadow, he's coming for you! Engage him!"
Without him saying a word, the Shadow Archer knew he was being targeted. He was like a ghost, without a physical form, leaping in the shadows of the streetlights. This kind of player was obviously extremely difficult to deal with.
Even with the Demon Eye, Yuki couldn't catch his opponent; he could only see him flickering in and out of sight, as if he were teleporting.
Looking further ahead, the Ringwraith and Blood Demon have caught up. They can't escape the barrier, and even if they win, the cost will exceed expectations.
"Shadow Jump, huh? But who's going to chase you?"
Calculating the pattern of the Shadow Jump, Yuki suddenly stopped, tore off his belt, and threw it directly at the target. Without its user, the black 'egg' rapidly shrank in mid-air.
The shadow of the night, I happen to have one here.
The Night Domain rapidly shrank, covering that area like a cage, forcing the next jump to occur within its boundaries. Yuki then decisively raised his gun.
Incendiary projectiles.
Bang.
The bullet left the barrel, penetrated the contracting area, ignited the soul, and burst into a raging flame.
Yuki didn't even know what the Shadow looked like, so he used an incendiary bomb, which was specifically designed to kill ghosts, to burn it to ashes. When he turned around, the dragon had to stop in mid-air, almost throwing Luguna off its back.
This goes beyond mere cunning; the opponent's ability to adapt to changing circumstances is unprecedented—they manage to gather intelligence while fighting.
A professional executioner.
He adjusted his assessment, then hugged the dragon's neck.
"Withdraw!"
You want to run away after the group is over?
Yuki gave chase, further fueling his burning desire.
Incandescence.
The Soul Flame surged, Flying Fire Meteor streaked across the sky. A shadow appeared on the dragon's back. The Ringwraith reunited, raised their longswords, and swiftly severed Luguna's left arm.
Blood gushed forth like a spring, leaving a long trail. The gushing blood hardened in the air, like a river of blood rushing in.
Yuki head-on, swords in hand.
Demon Man Secret Technique: Flame Slash.
Before the river of blood was a burning sword aura, the river of blood was split in two with a crisp sound of steel cracking.
This is... Monster II?
Luguna's eyes widened. He hadn't expected that his attempt to save his life by cutting off his hand would result in him being chopped in two. Just as he was feeling somewhat lost, the Ringwraith silently grabbed his collar.
Wow.
It was as if a stone had suddenly exploded; the two of them turned into wisps of smoke and vanished. The dragon, however, was unlucky. Turning its neck, it only saw a burning crescent moon, its pale breath proving futile.
A fiery sunset appeared over the city, illuminating it as if it were daytime, but only for a second before everything returned to normal.
Clatter.
Yuki landed on the rooftop, embers still burning on his body, the knife in his hand still emitting wisps of smoke. His blood-red eyes scanned the surroundings before he slowly raised an eyebrow.
Interesting.
The neighborhood, which should have been razed to the ground, remained intact. Accompanied by piercing sirens, a large convoy of military vehicles drove by on the road. If it weren't for a charred object Falling Sky, one would have thought the fierce battle just now was an illusion.
It's not a silent barrier; it's more like creating a mirror world. Even if I cause the Earth Collapse to shatter, it won't affect reality. It's a great tool for assassination.
Looking up and around, the Blood Demon and the Ringwraith were nowhere to be seen.
Zheng.
The long sword was sheathed, all the wounds were healed, and the Shape-shifting Outfit were restored to their original condition, as if nothing had ever happened.
The man raised his hand to wipe away the remaining embers on his body and grinned.
"Who do you think you are, daring to tell me how to do things?"
Chapter Ten: The Command Headquarters (4K)
Before, when I heard it from Fei Lun, it wasn't very intuitive, but now, after the first battle, Yuki has some confidence.
Monster level is a watershed moment; not many players reach this level. Even Super Saiyan entering the game would be thrown back to Transcendental Grade I, and it would take several dungeons to regain the power of a monster.
However, most players who retrieve items level up very quickly, have maxed out their willpower, are full of experience, and have some hidden skills that allow them to challenge opponents of higher levels. But they wouldn't be so scared that they would kneel down on the spot just because they see a golden broom-headed guy.
"My background as a blank slate also has its advantages; I'll never be arrogant, and I won't pick up bad habits like talking too much nonsense."
Yuki had no intention of comparing the merits of the two types of players. Besides, he wasn't a complete novice; for example, he had predicted the Blood Demon's abilities, just as he had anticipated.
It's much stronger, but its essence hasn't changed. I know what capabilities it has; it can focus its attention on the other players.
That Ringwraith clearly gained spatial abilities through Reincarnation Game. Speaking of which, wasn't it originally a dragon-riding warrior? Its background seems to involve a cursed king?
Yuki had only seen the movie, so his impression of it wasn't deep. He had no recollection of the archer who shot the arrow that pierced the bones, and now that the archer's body was nowhere to be found, he couldn't be bothered to investigate.
"But that skeleton mage, if I'm not mistaken, he uses death magic from Warhammer Fantasy?"
Yuki turned around, his red eyes gleaming, and sure enough, he saw a shadow rapidly dissipating in the darkness. He couldn't help but grin.
"Ha, Death Mage."
He had taken precautions long ago. Others might be fooled, but Yuki knew that anything related to 'the dead' or 'death' would have a life-saving spell.
He took a step and suddenly appeared on a rooftop hundreds of meters away. Just now, inside the barrier, this three-story building had been blasted into a deep crater, but now there wasn't a single crack. He clenched his right palm and pinched the shadow.
"Pretty shrewd, huh? His teammates made a big show of it, while he quietly slipped away?"
The shadows twisted, and a agonizing scream rang in their ears, "No, let me go! I'll pay any price!"
This guy was pretty straightforward; he immediately begged for mercy after being caught.
"You've got nothing left, how can you negotiate?" Yuki glanced at the remaining bone fragments on the roof, where a staff broken into several pieces lay.
"Points! I have points!"
"Don't waste your energy. You can't sign a contract across factions. Do you really trust my character?" Yuki was too lazy to waste words and said directly, "Tell me how you made contact with the swarm. Was it a mission they gave you to kill me?"