Chapter 121

Shen Xing was secretly astonished.

As expected of my number one general, truly brave and invincible!

This combo attack actually killed the BOSS instantly.

Just then, thick black smoke suddenly emanated from the old man's body, which had already fallen to the ground, and he uttered a hoarse voice.

"Heh heh... you blasphemers, do you think you can destroy my faith like this!?"

"Great God of Nature: Alvano, He granted me an eternal body, and the power to Purification sin..."

Shen Xing's eyes narrowed instantly.

He sensed that an unfamiliar aura suddenly rose from the old man's body.

Moreover, a large number of black roots rapidly grew from those cracks.

"Hellscream, get out of the way!" he hurriedly warned.

The moment the words left his mouth, Hellscream's true form moved.

A wisp of breeze exploded beneath his feet, and he vanished from the spot.

The other clones also tried to dodge, but the roots were even faster!

Like a venomous snake that had been gathering strength for a long time, it suddenly shot out, tightly binding the four or five clones, its roots digging into the flesh and blood to frantically absorb nutrients.

These clones shriveled up at a visible speed, turning into several desiccated corpses in just a few breaths before dissipating.

Shen Xing's eyelids twitched violently; he thought to himself, "This guy's attack is truly bizarre."

If Hellscream hadn't dodged quickly enough, it would have been entangled and drained dry.

At the same time, the old man in green robes who had fallen to the ground got up again.

However, its body has completely changed.

Countless black roots completely devoured it, transforming it into a swirling mass of tentacles—an indescribable, bizarre creature.

Amidst those wriggling tentacles, one can also see a huge green eyeball.

Shen Xing stared intently as a brief attribute panel appeared.

[Fallen Temple Guardian (Mutant Creature)]

[Grade:???]

[Potential:???]

[Skill:???]

Apart from the name, everything else is a question mark, indicating that this monster possesses Tier Two combat power.

Although their specific level and potential cannot be seen, the powerful aura emanating from them suggests that they are definitely above level 15, or even higher.

"Heh heh... pathetic blasphemer..."

A hoarse voice emanated from deep within the writhing roots. "I will drain you dry... and rot with the fallen leaves... to atone for your sins!"

As soon as he finished speaking, dozens more black roots shot out like venomous snakes!

Hellscream swung his axe violently, severing most of the roots, but two roots still managed to evade the axe's edge and pierce his shoulder.

"Pfft! Pfft!"

Blood spurted out, Hellscream felt the power in his body being rapidly drained by the roots, and waves of weakness washed over him.

He tried to raise his axe to cut it off, but more roots attacked from all directions, tightly binding his arms and body, and tightening their grip.

"Heh heh... you can't escape..."

The hoarse voice came again, and the roots suddenly strained.

Hellscream's body was constricted until it was red, and cracking sounds echoed from within him, as if he was about to explode on the spot at any moment!

"Hellscream, I'm here to help you!"

Gorehowl roared from not far away, and his dire wolf charged forward like lightning.

But before he could get close, more than a dozen roots Sweep out simultaneously, sending him and the wolf flying dozens of meters away.

There was no other way; after all, Gorehowl only possessed Tier One combat power, a huge gap between him and this monster, making him no match for it at all.

Now it's time for Lord Shen to step in.

"Fried Chicken, bring it on."

At his command, the Hippogryph immediately flapped its wings and dashed into the temple like a bolt of lightning.

In just a few breaths, they were close to the writhing monster.

The opponent also tried to release its roots to intercept them.

However, as Tier Two Transcendent Rank raptor, Fried Chicken is known for its speed.

Moreover, having undergone Life-Sacrifice Evolution under Shen Xing's guidance, it far surpasses others of the same level.

"Call--"

As a gust of wind swept in, the Fried Chicken's wings, carrying invisible air currents, increased its already terrifying speed by a huge margin!

"Puff! Puff puff puff!"

The roots that had been binding Hellscream were instantly severed, turning into dry fragments that fell to the ground.

--Gale Wings: Infuse your wings with wind element, increasing your movement speed by 150% for 15 seconds!

"Roar!"

Hellscream, having broken free of its restraints, Roar, its eyes instantly turning blood red.

He hacked, tore, and Charge wildly.

With the Hippogryph circling and attacking from the air, the black rootlets were forced to shrink continuously.

But this monster is quite troublesome; not only is its skin thick and tough, but its regenerative ability is also astonishing.

No matter how many roots they cut, it always manages to grow back with each breath.

After several exchanges, not only did they fail to achieve much, but Hellscream and the Hippogryph also sustained several injuries.

If this continues, they'll likely be dragged into a protracted war by this monster.

Just then, Hellscream suddenly stopped, a deep sense of regret appearing in his eyes.

"I'm still too weak; I can't even handle this kind of monster on my own."

His voice was filled with self-reproach as he covered his face with his hands. "How can someone as weak as me lead the orcs to rise again? How can I repay the lord for the care he has given me!"

"I'm so weak, I'm so weak--!!!"

The next second, his body suddenly burst into black flames, and his muscles began to swell wildly.

Its wings spread out behind it, and two pairs of curved black horns emerged from the sides of its forehead.

A dangerous, terrifying aura rose from his bloodline!

At that moment, Hellscream seemed to transform into a true demon god.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his body was engulfed in jet-black flames as he stepped toward the writhing root monster.

He remained completely unaware of the countless roots lashing at his body like a torrential rain, and his body didn't even sway.

Then, he came to the monster's true form, and his huge bat wings suddenly opened and closed, embracing the writhing monster in his arms.

"I am too weak... I am so weak..."

His voice was filled with frustration, and the black flames in his arms burned even brighter.

He held the monster in his arms, and after struggling to break free several times, it began to tremble violently.

"You... what kind of monster are you!?" A voice from deep within the roots was filled with fear.

"I want to... bury my own weakness with my own hands!"

Hellscream a final murmur, his arms slamming together, igniting the flames within him.

"Boom!!!"

A black pillar of fire shot into the sky, piercing through the temple dome and even burning away the gray mist overhead.

When the flames died down, only a silent figure remained in the center of the ruins.

He remained in the embracing posture, with enormous bat wings swirling around him.

The wriggling clump of roots had been completely reduced to ashes and debris.

At that moment, the entire temple fell silent.

Chapter 96: What if I could sacrifice myself 10 times?

When Hellscream instantly killed the mutated BOSS, the entire temple seemed to fall silent.

Whether it was Gorehowl or the other orcs, they all stared blankly at that dark figure.

Shen Xing sat on the back of the Hippogryph, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

Hellscream's current state suggests that he has activated the [Half-Demon Transformation] bloodline skill.

But... is this skill really that powerful?

He remembered the skill description: once activated, it would only increase all attributes by 40%.

Why does it feel like the current Hellscream is at least 400%?

To kill a boss of the same level in one hit, especially one whose level far surpasses his own, is truly an exaggeration.

"Huff... huff..."

Hellscream's heavy breathing filled the air, the black flames on his body rapidly receded, and he seemed to be completely exhausted, swaying precariously.

But he still used his battle axe to support himself, turned around and knelt down on one knee in front of Shen Xing: "My lord, I have disappointed you."

"You've invested so many resources in me and personally mentored me, yet I can't even defeat a single Transcendent Rank enemy."

Shen Xing's lips twitched slightly, but he still maintained a smile and said, "Hellscream, there's no need to blame yourself."

"On the road to growth, we will constantly encounter many enemies who are stronger than us, but don't be discouraged."

"A true Master always retains the heart of a student."

"A true Master... the heart of an apprentice... I see!" Hellscream shuddered. "I understand, my lord. Thank you for your guidance!"

He seemed to have regained his fighting spirit, his eyes burning with a fierce flame.

Shen Xing: "..."

He's too lazy to even complain; whatever makes you happy.

At this moment, the battle in the entire temple had subsided.