Chapter 311
All that could be seen were fleeting afterimages as the scattered guards were slashed down one by one.
It was too fast; there was no way they could form a formation. Or rather, just as a dozen or so guards had formed a circular formation, the roar of the Roar erupted, blasting them and their shields flying, and then beheading them before they even hit the ground.
Fear is spreading. The second power of the Death Staff is to amplify fear, and when facing a monster, this fear is amplified rapidly.
"Dispel the witchcraft, quickly!"
The prince saw some of his men already fleeing in disarray, being chased and slaughtered by the monster like sitting ducks, and then this fear snowballed and intensified.
"I'm trying my best," the silver-haired girl shouted. As a powerful first-level priest-type wizard, she had done everything in her power, but it was still a drop in the ocean.
She finally managed to steady the group and turn them around to fight, but her fragile courage was quickly shattered by the blade. Suddenly, she felt her throat being choked and she couldn't breathe.
The monster is charging at me!
Yuki spotted her and charged at her like a comet striking the moon, while the prince, who was supposed to be protecting the princess, stepped back and drew his gleaming golden sword.
So you're betraying your teammates?
Clang!
He was, after all, a level one wizard; the protective shield he generated blocked the blade, and his body quickly merged into the air.
Instant teleportation? You've forgotten whose territory this is.
Yuki tossed a sword, blasting a tower explorer charging with a giant hammer in the head, then drew his Hunter's Blunderbuss and aimed it at his side.
Bang.
The elegant silver-haired girl had just appeared when the deer bullet pierced through her protective shield, severing her right hand. The girl didn't even feel any pain, only raising her head in a daze.
Ah?
Swish--
A single slash Piercer the towering mountain peak, splattering blood onto Yuki's face, making him look like a demon. He turned around, revealing a mouthful of white teeth in a grin.
Fear had reached a breaking point, morale had completely collapsed, and the remaining dozens of people were running around in all directions. The prince, however, remained calm. Taking advantage of the moment Yuki was killing the girl, he ran to the edge of the domain, raised his golden longsword, and slashed.
The sword's edge sliced through the net of light, creating a gap that filled the prince with ecstasy.
It works! I can get out!
As the strongest member of the team, he possesses the strength of Transcendental Grade Rank IV player, and the Hunter's Hunting Net might not be able to withstand it.
"Stop him! I'll clear an escape route!"
The remaining tower explorers were greatly encouraged by the roar. They were all stronger than the regular soldiers and could withstand the fear effect of the Death Staff.
Holding shields, swords, or staffs, the seven guarded the prince's back, but without any other soldiers to provide cover, they were completely exposed to Yuki's sight.
"It's so easy, like a snowball rolling downhill, the further you go, the easier it gets."
Yuki smiled broadly. He hadn't experienced the exhilarating feeling of overwhelming power in a long time. He opened his hand and grasped the flying longsword.
Demon-Breaker Force Field.
Phantom Slash.
Blood-Burning Heart. Half-burnt.
Concept Enhancement. Extreme Speed.
They unleashed a barrage of skills as if they were free, and none of the tower explorers could withstand a single blow.
Cut in half at the waist, beheaded, or simply blown to death by the rebounding fireball, Yuki approached step by step, like the footsteps of death itself.
The prince never looked back, his forehead covered in sweat from the constant screams. He never imagined that with himself at the core, this team could hold its own against Yuki.
One more sword strike, and I can escape.
The net of light was torn apart, his handsome face contorted with rage. He gripped his sword with both hands and cleaved down the weapon forged by the kingdom's best craftsmen, leaving only the last strand of the net of light before him.
Clang!
Sparks flew as a long sword flew in front of him, blocking his way. His heart nearly stopped, and he instinctively turned around.
Corpses were everywhere, men and women, none of them intact. In the distance, guards were fleeing like madmen, even slashing at their companions who blocked their path.
The dark-haired, plain-looking man maintained his forward-leaning posture, having just thrown his long sword.
"Your Highness, do you remember where this is?"
Yuki was quite polite; without his guards, a mere Transcendental Grade wizard was practically no different from a plucked pheasant.
The fear of death was amplified infinitely, and the effects of the Chaos Item seeped into the prince's heart as if finding a crack. He was torn between fleeing for his life or fighting Yuki, but his trembling hands revealed his true thoughts.
Step forward, then kill instantly.
The figure still lingered in those beautiful blue eyes, as Yuki's sword gently cleaved into her neck, like cutting through a wooden stake, and then came the answer.
"The Tower of Asura, I am Asura."
Chapter Nine: Charge Forward Bravely, Kill Those Who Stand in My Way (6K)
Finish.
The Night Furnace Domain quickly returned to deathly silence. The remaining guards didn't even Yuki a finger; they were so terrified that they scared themselves to death.
Yuki glanced around, a smile on his face, but his brows were furrowed.
"Its effect on single targets isn't yet obvious, but it's practically a godsend against groups. I underestimated that Death Staff."
Within this domain, the Death Staff is most effective; fear accumulates with each status effect, enough to scare a person to death.
This battle was easy. If it were an open battle, Yuki could still have taken it on, though it would have taken some effort. But it was so effortless. He killed all 150 men without even using his full strength.
After two trials, its growth potential is enormous. Take the Demon-Breaker Longsword for example; Yuki isn't a three-headed, six-armed creature. How can he simultaneously use the Phantom Twin Blades to create afterimages while also wielding the Demon-Breaker Longsword for defense?
Here, you only need to indicate the target to create a reflective surface above the enemy's head, and even the massive consumption will be reduced by half.
"But that's not enough. The Hunter's Snare is too fragile. It can't withstand more than a few full-force attacks from monsters of higher level. If they escape the area, I can only watch helplessly."
"Also, the area is far too small, only two thousand square meters. It won't be long before it's piled high with corpses."
Looking around, the wasteland was littered with corpses, making the already dark red earth even more bloody. Various weapons and flags were scattered among them, like a chaotic battlefield.
When he killed the second-level guardian Witch Beasts, he discovered that this area could actually preserve corpses, like embellishments for a flowerbed.
But since he couldn't use these things, he treated them as a huge warehouse.
He bent down to pick up the bones from the tower explorer and covered his face.
"I need upgrade points! When will I ever get rich?"
Yuki was frustrated, which was also his reason for climbing the tower. Since entering the tower, he had accumulated 9 enhancement points.
It's simply not enough. Upgrading Hunter's Light Net requires 4 units, expanding the area requires 8, the Mirror of the Demonbreaker is too small and needs upgrading, and the stacking debuff of the Death Scepter is more useful than I thought, so it's best to upgrade that too.
Don't forget, bloodline skills are even more terrifying, requiring a full 16 enhancement points from LV4 to LV5.
"Let's take it one step at a time. As long as the game doesn't target me, I'll be able to level up eventually. First, I'll invest 6 enhancement points to upgrade the Demon-Breaker Longsword. That's the most useful thing in the Western fantasy world."
Yuki invested the six enhancement points he hadn't even had time to warm up, upgraded the Demon-Breaker Longsword stuck in the domain to the Arcane Grade level (level 5), and then deactivated the domain. He looked up and was slightly stunned.
Wow, you came all this way so quickly because you smelled it!
Several people stood in the distance. The one in the lead, with a ponytail and a Pocky stick dangling from his mouth, was none other than Yomi Isayama. Standing next to him was Kento Nanami, who looked like an elite corporate slave.
The absence of any siege by Witch Beasts proved that the 'Night Parade of One Hundred Demons' had broken through the first level, and then he made a strange expression.
The Night Furnace Domain leaves behind corpses, so they can't see the battlefield, but they're not stupid.
"A battlefield item that strips away space, wiping out the entire enemy force within half an hour, Mr. Li is truly amazing." Kento Nanami clapped lightly, full of vigilance. This kind of item is very precious, and it is also terrifying that one person can wipe out three teams of tower explorers.
"Do you know me?"
"We contacted the mercenaries who left earlier and conducted a brief inquiry."
Now it makes sense. Entering the tower is also a process of Peggy constantly refining herself, replacing those random mercenaries with her own companions, while those who quit were caught by the players.
"You killed them?"
"No, our faction's first rule is never to kill indiscriminately." Kento Nanami adjusted his glasses, drawing out his words, "Or rather, only kill those who deserve to die."
If I hadn't encountered cursed spirits before, I almost would have believed it. And rightly so, they would never put themselves on the same side as those evil spirits.
"A bunch of Transcendental Grade natives, not worth mentioning."
"One or two are indeed insignificant, but hundreds of them arrayed in formation are a real problem."
"You arrived so late just to observe?"
"Intelligence is the prerequisite for all work; a little delay is nothing."
The two exchanged questions and answers, much like colleagues discussing work. They had indeed arrived late and had obtained important information:
The wizards in this instance are only powerful when they form a formation; they are far inferior to other Witch Beasts of the same level when fighting alone. Therefore, they are very wary of the Yuki and are unwilling to step within 100 meters.
Neither advancing nor retreating, the two sides remained deadlocked until Yuki finally broke the silence.
"Which faction are you on?"
He had already planned to reach out to these players, and based on his impression, they seemed like excellent partners.
"And which faction are you on?" Yomi Isayama asked, holding up a strange dog head.
"Head Hunters." Yuki, making use of the situation, was too lazy to think about it anymore.
The dog's eyes glowed green, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. In the Reincarnation Game, players who were willing to choose the correct side were generally not hostile. This time, however, they were involved in karma and had incurred retaliation.
Head Hunters? I've never heard of them.
Yuki's strength is at least above Monster II level, making him quite formidable in the entire game.
They exchanged glances, and finally, Kento Nanami replied, "The Demon Extermination Squad, ha, we're quite destined to meet."
Yuki laughed too, clearly indicating that the term 'Hyakki Yagyō' (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) was not accepted, which indirectly confirmed the conflict between these factions.
"Demons? I did encounter a group called 'Night Parade of One Hundred Demons' once." Seeing the slight change in the expressions of the demon slayers, Yuki didn't bother teasing them anymore. "But I killed them. Those things are too dangerous; we can't cooperate."
The dog's head flashed green again, clearly indicating it was some kind of lie detector. Just that short sentence instantly eased the tense atmosphere.
"You're absolutely right, those evil spirits should be wiped out. Suddenly I find you more agreeable."
Kento Nanami strode over without asking which demon Yuki had killed. Yomi Isayama put away his dog head; it would be impolite to probe any further.
"You went up to the second floor?"
"To be precise, we passed through the second level. Want to know?"
"Of course." Kento Nanami was decisive, straightening his tie. "The intelligence you have can save us a lot of trouble. Let me reintroduce myself—"
"My name is Jianren. This is Miss Yomi, Xiao Wu, Bell, Saemon, and there's another companion over at the altar."
The skinny boy, the black-haired girl with Bell around her neck, and the burly man all nodded in greeting. They were all dressed in matching black uniforms and looked quite imposing.
Yuki looked at them one by one, but he didn't recognize anyone except for Yomi Isayama; they must be minor characters from some other world.
"One person is missing?"
"It's a pity that Yuki has fallen in battle."
The seven-person team lost one member after passing through the first level, proving that this tower was not easy to climb, and that even those cannon fodder had their purpose.
"The second level is the Blood Sea. Be careful of the Witch Beasts in the waves. Don't get entangled in battle. Cross the Blood Sea as quickly as possible and defeat the level one Witch Beasts guarding it. Their strength is probably around the fourth level of the Transcendental Grade. It shouldn't be too difficult for you."
Yuki and immediately threw out his bet. The members of the Demon Extermination Squad carefully noted down every word and had no suspicion of being deceived.
"Great! In this instance, we will absolutely not act as your enemy." Kento Nanami gave a thumbs up, then, after thinking for a moment, felt it wasn't very convincing and added, "If we do, make me work overtime until I die."
The promise was made out of nowhere, without any contractual guarantee, but Yuki knew it was serious. The word 'overtime' was far Vicious for a corporate slave.
The vow itself is not important; what matters is whether you have the ability to get the other party to keep the vow.
"Then you should catch up with the schedule as soon as possible; perhaps we can have deeper cooperation later."
"You want to confront the Witch Spirit directly?" Yomi interjected. This person was very strong; perhaps only the Witch Spirit inside the tower could threaten him.
Yuki crouched down, stomped down forcefully, and vanished without a trace like an arrow released from a bow.
"They killed the Witch Spirit!"
In an instant, the person vanished, leaving the members of the "Demon Extermination Squad" looking at each other in bewilderment. This person was stronger and more friendly than they had imagined.
"Looks like we're in luck and made it through the first stage smoothly." Kento Nanami adjusted his glasses. "Killing a demon makes you a friend. Looks like he's also made enemies with demons. We can try to get closer to him."