nucmednet Chapter 55 Anomaly
Chapter 55 Anomaly
Donning the brand-new Abyss Cloak, Lin Tian once again plunged into endless slaughter. Each instantaneous cast of the S-rank [Fireball] transformed into two raging fiery meteors, trailing long fiery tails as they precisely struck the horde of monsters.
"Boom! Boom!"
The deafening explosions continued incessantly, with 1000% spell damage and 400% explosion damage intertwining to form a web of destruction, instantly vaporizing swarms of abyssal demons and worms, leaving only huge craters and wisps of smoke on the scorched earth.
The area covered by the S-rank [Fire Rain] spell was transformed into a purgatory, with scorching meteors dealing 600% spell damage per second pouring down like a torrential rain. The additional 50% burn damage and 30% reduction in both physical and magical defense caused the monsters within it to wail and turn to ashes.
Occasionally, a few fish that managed to slip through the net tried to get close, but they were met with the piercing cold light of the [Freeze Spell], instantly freezing them into ice sculptures that emitted a chilling aura. The surrounding air became viscous and stagnant due to the "Frost Domain" effect.
Time flew by in this pure and efficient destruction.
[Ding! Congratulations on reaching level 14! All attributes +5! Free attribute points +10! Skill points +10!]
[Ding! Congratulations on reaching level 15! All attributes +5! Free attribute points +10! Skill points +10!]
His near-frenzied slaughter during this period caused his level to skyrocket to level 15.
Without hesitation, Lin Tian poured all 20 of his fresh free attribute points into his intelligence, boosting his intelligence attribute once again.
Swish!
With the activation of [Blink], Lin Tian's figure vanished instantly, and the next moment he stood steadily on a protruding, charred rock ridge.
He looked down and saw that the once teeming Valley of Scorched Earth was now sparsely populated. As far as the eye could see, there were only a few thousand remaining abyssal monsters, which looked lonely in the vast valley.
His highly efficient S-rank skill combination, combined with his current terrifying magical attack power, makes his cleanup efficiency truly terrifying.
Lin Tian glanced at the panel and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips: [Current remaining upgrade points: 31941].
Just that one hurricane-like advance has turned over 20,000 abyssal monsters into his experience and improvement points!
After upgrading my overall skills to S rank, my efficiency in clearing abyss monsters has greatly improved.
Lin Tian rode on the broad back of the Blazing White Tiger, feeling the scorching spiritual energy surging beneath him, preparing to completely wipe out the last few thousand demons remaining in the valley.
His gaze was sharp as he habitually swept over the land below, which was soaked in sulfur and scorch marks.
However, just as his gaze swept over a relatively secluded corner piled with huge, charred boulders, his movements suddenly stopped.
There, the behavior of a small group of abyssal monsters stood out from the chaotic and disorderly atmosphere of fighting throughout the valley, revealing a strange and unsettling order.
There were about a dozen ferocious abyssal demons, their backs against an extremely large, dark red boulder that looked as if it had been torn apart by a tremendous force and was riddled with irregular holes.
They were not wandering around foraging, nor were they devouring each other. Instead, they formed a tight defensive circle, frantically resisting the siege of their own kind, which far outnumbered them and were equally ferocious and savage!
Although the Guardians are few in number, they are exceptionally brave, and every claw strike and every bite is accompanied by an almost tragic determination.
They used their barbed appendages to fiercely resist the impact, tearing apart or forcing back their charging brethren, the splattered dark purple demonic blood staining the scorched ground and their own carapaces.
The attacking side, like hungry wolves that have smelled an irresistible delicacy, charged forward relentlessly, showing no fear of death.
They trampled over the fallen corpses of their companions, which were dissipating into black smoke, and frantically attacked the fragile defenses built of flesh and will. Claws clashed, fangs tore at carapaces, and dull thuds mingled with the cracking of bones.
The stench of blood in the air was so strong it was almost impenetrable, far surpassing the pungent sulfur smell in other parts of the valley. The trampled, muddy ground was already soaked in thick, dark purple demonic blood, each step producing a nauseating, sticky sound.
"Interesting..." Lin Tian's lips slowly curved into an intrigued smile, the probing light in his eyes overshadowing his pure killing intent.
This unusual "internal strife" and that strange fluctuation aroused his intense curiosity.
It's not uncommon for abyssal monsters to kill each other, but it's intriguing that they would organize themselves to protect something so systematically, even at the cost of fighting against their own kind.
"Clear the area first!" Lin Tian made the decision instantly.
Curiosity is important, but the task is more important.
His gaze turned cold, and the [Blazing White Tiger] let out a low growl as if by telepathy, its four hooves treading on fire, and the starlight mark suddenly blazed brightly.
Target—All remaining abyssal monsters in the valley, except for that abnormal area!
[Flashing]!
A flash of golden light appeared, and the figure instantly appeared above a horde of inferior demons.
"Fire Rain!"
Boom—!
The blazing white rain of divine punishment poured down mercilessly, turning a 50-meter radius area into a fiery inferno. Dense damage numbers flooded the screen like a waterfall, and the inferior demons turned to ashes amidst their wails.
[Flashing]!
The target shifted to the other side where the worms had gathered.
"Lava pillar!"
The staff slammed into the ground, the earth roared, and a pillar of crimson fire burst forth, mercilessly annihilating everything!
Damage kept popping up, and the worm's tough outer skin carbonized and disintegrated in the lava.
Flashing! Flashing! Flashing!
Lin Tian, like a death god who controls space and fire, traversed the valley at will.
Each appearance was accompanied by the roar of S-rank spells and the annihilation of hordes of monsters.
The rapid-fire of [Fireball] created a huge vacuum in the horde of demons, while the chilling light of [Freeze] froze the demons that tried to sneak up into ice sculptures.
Fifty Shadow Wolves act like efficient scavengers, pouncing on any stragglers during gaps in spell coverage, their sharp claws and fangs tearing everything apart.
Efficient, ruthless, precise.
Under the bombardment of Lin Tian's now terrifying S-level skill combination, the thousands of monsters that originally required a fierce battle melted away as quickly as snow under the sun.
The system notification sounds were as frequent as rain, and the number of boost points quietly accumulated.
As the last howl of the monsters faded at the edge of the valley, the entire [Scorched Valley] finally fell completely silent, except for that corner where fierce fighting still raged.
As far as the eye could see, only craters, blue smoke, and black smoke from the scorched earth remained on the ground.
Lin Tian rode the white tiger and slowly landed on a towering scorched rock dozens of meters away from the abnormal area. From his vantage point, his gaze once again focused on the chaotic battlefield.
The number of guardian demons has been reduced to less than ten. They are battered and bruised, their shells broken, yet they still fight to the death.
Although the besieging monsters also suffered heavy losses, their numerical advantage remained obvious, and their offensive became increasingly frenzied.
The pervasive smell of sulfur and blood in the valley seemed even more intense and pungent against the backdrop of the silence.
"Now, let's see what they're up to," Lin Tian muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with the light of a hunter locking onto his prey.
He gently patted the neck of the [Blazing White Tiger] beneath him. The magnificent white tiger lowered its body slightly, its crimson-gold eyes locking onto its target, and the starlight marks on its four hooves silently brightened.