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Chapter 317: Slaughter
"Fanfan, it's a bit cold..."
After walking for a while, the Ground had frozen smooth like a mirror. Tia hugged herself tightly, shivering as she leaned closer.
If you're cold, why don't you wear more Clothes? I almost stumbled, then remembered that Tia lived in the Desert and probably didn't have many thick Clothes, so I found a piece of Cotton Clothes and handed it to her.
"Hehe..."
Her little face was frozen pale, but Tia still chuckled lightly as she put on the Clothes. The wide Cotton Clothes wrapped around her petite Body. Tia looked at it repeatedly, even sniffing it with her nose, looking like a curious baby.
"So this is Cotton Clothes? It's my first time wearing it, wow. Hmm, it smells like Fanfan."
"Go away, go away, don't say such nonsense." I simply gave her a chop on the Head. What do you mean it smells like me? Aren't you ashamed?
However, after Tia's antics, the Atmosphere became much livelier, no longer as heavy as before. The cold Aura surging from the depths of the Corridor also seemed less terrifying.
Judging by the situation, Duriel's lair should be not far ahead. I knew this, but honestly, I was still a little uneasy about what it actually looked like and what its Abilities were. This was probably the so-called Fear of the unknown.
Finally, the Corridor reached its End. The path was cut off. Ahead was a medium-sized Tomb Chamber, more than half the size of Brother Card's place. The Ground, the Walls, and even the Ceiling were covered by a layer of shiny Ice Layer, making it look like an Ice-Sealed Tomb Chamber. I stomped hard on the Ice Surface beneath my feet, and it echoed with a metallic clang. I didn't know how many years this Ice Layer had endured or how hard it was.
However, unlike what I had imagined, Duriel was not here. The entire Ice-Sealed Tomb Chamber was empty, like an empty Room made of mirrors. If not for the increasingly intense and bone-chilling Evil Aura, perhaps we would have relaxed, wandered around this Ice Chamber for a bit, and then happily run back to Report.
"Fanfan, it's so strange, it makes me uncomfortable."
Tia hid completely behind me, peeking her Head out and looking around, her brows tightly furrowed.
"Yeah, there seems to be something..."
I pondered for a moment, then suddenly cast a Firestorm towards the opposite Wall. The scorching Flame roared as it rushed towards the Ice Wall, extinguishing with a hiss, leaving only a black mark on the Ice Wall.
Tch, as expected, it's hard. And the inexplicable oppressive Aura filling the Surroundings, it's like clearly having entered the Boss Room, clearly knowing its Existence, yet being unable to see it, making one flustered and agitated, utterly annoyed.
"Tia, let's just forget it, we..."
I turned my Head, just about to Suggest that everyone run away together, when I suddenly paused. My Head snapped to the side, staring intently at the Wall where the Firestorm had struck.
Behind that Wall, a faint, continuous sound of "Ding! Hiss~~~~, Ding! Hiss~~~~" was coming through. It sounded like something heavy was being nailed onto the Ice Surface, then sliding across the Ice Surface using the momentum. As for why I didn't describe this movement as skiing, it was because the "Ding!" sound was too loud and heavy compared to skiing. It didn't sound like the Strength of a ski pole pushing down at all, and the sliding sound was extremely heavy. Instead of a sled, it sounded more like the sliding of a heavy tank.
"Fanfan, what's wrong? Don't scare me."
Tia, behind me, gently tugged at my sleeve and asked. Seeing me suddenly stare intently at the opposite Wall mid-sentence, a Wizard's Five Senses were far inferior to a Druid's. She naturally couldn't hear the strange sound I was hearing now, only finding my Action bizarre and making her heart pound.
"Shhh~~~" I put my index finger to my lips.
The faint sound gradually grew louder in my ears. That's right, it was coming this way. I suddenly used Strength in my hand and pushed Tia behind me.
"Tia, retreat quickly. I'll handle this alone..."
Before I could finish speaking, the sound, which seemed to be far away just moments ago, rapidly amplified in my ears like a sudden downpour, making my Brain go blank, with no time to react.
So fast!
"Boom——!!!!"
Accompanied by an earth-shattering roar, the Ice Wall opposite suddenly shattered, turning into countless Ice Shards that scraped towards us like a Storm. I quickly turned around and lunged forward, pressing Tia firmly beneath me. The Ice Shard Storm, like sharp knives, scraped across my Back, tearing the Cotton Clothes on me to shreds.
Damn it, these were Clothes Velas made for me herself. No matter who it is, I will make you pay the Price.
The entire Ice Chamber shook violently, as if it were the End of the World. Ice Shards falling from the Ceiling like raindrops, and the eternally frozen Ice Layer also let out painful groans of "creak, creak". At this moment, I desperately hoped these Ice Walls would be a bit harder, otherwise being buried underneath would be no joke.
God seemed to have heard my prayer. After shaking for an unknown amount of Time, the Vibration finally weakened. Feeling that the Ice Chamber hadn't collapsed, I struggled to stand up, and the ice blocks pressing on my Back immediately slid off.
Looking around, the entire Ice Chamber was a mess, with scattered ice blocks everywhere. The smooth Ice Surface was also cracked with countless fissures, looking like a shattered Mirror. What was worse, the Entrance we came from was blocked.
Of course, for me, clearing a Passage wouldn't be a Difficult Matter. The problem was, would "it" give you Time to clear it?
I directed my Gaze towards the Ice Wall opposite. Above the Ice Wall, a dark Cave with a diameter of over ten meters appeared. A pair of scarlet Eyes, the size of lanterns, flickered from the Darkness, as if freezing even the Soul. An unprecedentedly extreme cold and oppressive Aura was conveyed to me from the heavy breathing sound.
"Fanfan..."
Tia stood up from behind me. She must have also discovered the terrifying Eyes inside the Ice Wall Cave, and her Voice couldn't help but tremble slightly.
"Tia, Town Portal Scroll."
I stared intently at every Action of that pair of Eyes, speaking to Tia without turning my Head.
"No!!"
Her Voice was filled with determination.
"I want to be with Fanfan."
Sigh, I forgot, she's that kind of person. I smiled helplessly inside, feeling a little Warmth. The taste of being cared for was really nice.
Just at this moment, the pair of scarlet Eyes in the Darkness finally moved. A huge Black Shadow leaped out from the high Cave above, blocking out all the Light from the Ceiling. The entire Ice Chamber instantly plunged into a moment of Darkness. The Black Shadow landed on the Ground with a loud "Boom". The Ground trembled violently as if it were a compressed spring.
A huge Alien over seven meters tall, its Figure enveloped us.
Its Body was Blood Red, its Upper Body resembling a Humanoid, with blocky abdominal muscles that looked particularly terrifying. Connected to its neck, however, was a protruding Shark Head with jagged, sharp Teeth constantly grinding together. Each breath expelled an ice-blue Air Column. Sharp white horns stood tall on its Head like a rhino's. In addition, its muscular Back also had two rows of six sharp Bone Spurs each. Moving the Line of Sight to its shoulders, growing from its thick arms were a pair of thick Blades resembling Scythes, with cone-shaped ends, looking like a terrifying Alien weapon.
Looking at its Lower Body, however, it appeared quite clumsy. A large, fat bug abdomen was connected to the sturdy Upper Body, looking awkward. Beneath the bug abdomen were four pairs of segmented short legs that were almost degenerated, giving it a very slow Appearance.
However, I was not deceived by its seemingly clumsy Lower Body. Just moments ago, in less than two seconds, it had instantly arrived from a considerable Distance, giving me no Time to react. Based on this, I guessed its Speed was not much slower than a Level 30 Assassin.
After saying all that, I believe everyone should have already guessed that standing In Front of us was the Boss of Act 2, Duriel, known as the "Newbie Killer" in the Game.
"Chirp——"
Duriel, having landed, waved its arms. Its Shark Head tilted high, emitting a sharp, high-pitched sound from its Throat. The Vibration, like a Sonic Attack, made my ears ring incessantly. Tia had already covered her ears and knelt on the Ground in Pain.
Damn it, I almost forgot her Spirit hadn't fully recovered yet.
Thinking of this, I didn't hesitate to wave my hand and shoot an Ice Storm Bullet towards Duriel's big mouth. Keep screaming, scream your sister, it's so noisy.
The Ice Storm Bullet hit Duriel's big mouth without surprise, even bouncing right inside. Duriel's mouth immediately stiffened, and the spine-chilling screech also stopped. It lowered its Head slightly, its scarlet Gaze falling on me. Its mouth kept chewing and swallowing. Sweat, it seems it ate the Ice Storm Bullet. As expected of a Demon Lord Level Monster controlling the Cold Element, such weak Ice Magic couldn't cause any Damage to it at all.
Duriel didn't seem grateful for my shaved ice feast. Its constantly squirming red Eyeballs emitted an unusually Wrathful Aura. The ice-blue Air Column exhaled from its mouth hit me, actually covering me with a layer of Frost.
Oh, is it Time to start the Battle? Perfect, I also wanted to settle a score with you. The Clothes Velas personally made for me. I took off the tattered Cotton Clothes on my Body, folded them carefully with a pained heart, and put them into my Inventory. My Gaze met Duriel's. Duriel seemed surprised by the Fact that I wasn't afraid of it, and then became annoyed. How could one of the dignified Four Great Demon Kings not be taken seriously by a mere Human?
At this moment, Light Snow and the others also came over, lining up on either side of me, leaning down and roaring softly at Duriel, looking ready to pounce at any moment. This made Duriel feel even more underestimated.
"Roar~~~"
I let out a Roar, skillfully applying Frozen Armor and Hurricane Armor to my Body. I curled my Limbs, then instantly expanded several times as I unfolded them. My Clothes and armor merged into my Body, replaced by a thick layer of brown Fur.
"Bang——"
My left foot stepped forward, and the Earth immediately trembled slightly. I raised my Head, my giant mouth half-open, giving Duriel a provocative look.
"Whoosh——"
The next moment, two huge Figures disappeared from their original spots, intertwining.
So fast!!!!
Although I already knew Duriel was fast, I never expected it to be this fast. Its thick and powerful cone tip struck the Ice Ground fiercely, and its Body slid over using this immense Strength. I never thought that using this Method could create such terrifying Speed. Just as my Body took a few steps, my vision darkened. Duriel's tall Figure had suddenly descended, its hard, cone-shaped arm raised high, sweeping towards me like a root.
"Woo~~~~"
My nose felt hot, and my Body felt like it had been hit head-on by a truck going 70 miles per hour. The Werebear Form's giant Body was actually swept straight away by Duriel's single sweep, flying through the Mid-air in a straight trajectory like a cannonball, crashing into the Ice Wall on the side. I felt my Body slightly dent into the steel-hard Ice Wall, then went limp and slowly fell down.
I let out a low moan, holding my Head. It felt like hundreds of airplanes were taking off inside, and I felt dizzy, unable to distinguish directions, up from down. Having been abused by Kashya countless times, I knew very well that I had fallen into Stun Status. I couldn't help but press my Head against the cold Ground, rolling several times before swaying and leaning against the Wall to stand up. Eh, being able to face Stun Status so calmly, should I thank Kashya? How is that possible!!!
When my Gaze found focus, I saw that Light Snow was already entangled with Duriel. True to the title of a cunning and cruel Wolf, Light Snow specifically targeted Duriel's soft abdomen. And even if she was occasionally grazed by the opponent's arm, she could use the force to twist away, minimizing the Damage. She was completely unlike me, her Master, who was sent flying without any Face/Reputation. Of course, Duriel was not an easy target either. Its Figure was incredibly agile, especially its abdomen, which could twist 180 degrees. With an Appearance similar to the Angelic Beast, it had no blind spots for Attack, making Light Snow exhausted from running.
This was a duel between two Demon Lord Level Experts. Both Light Snow and Duriel displayed their terrifying Strength. Facing such an Expert, it was also Light Snow 's first time unleashing her Strength to the fullest. Her snow-white Figure circled around Duriel like a phantom, so fast that it almost made me dizzy.
On the other hand, Duriel wielded its arms impenetrably. Its unbelievable straight-line acceleration, its agile posture, and the Cold Element Power emanating from its entire Body were all extremely terrifying. Overall analysis, their Strength was equivalent, but Duriel had the Home Field Advantage. Its Attack, which came with Freeze, gave Light Snow a headache. Conversely, Light Snow 's ultimate skill, Radiant Fury Strike, had no opportunity to be used. Therefore, on the surface, Duriel slightly gained the upper hand.
Huh? You say I, this unscrupulous Master, acting as a commentator on the side, is too dishonest? Wrong. Light Snow 's evolution Condition is continuous Battle, defeating Strong Enemies and accumulating Experience. Now that she has finally met an Opponent of equivalent Strength, how could I, her Master, not fulfill her wish?
However, when my Gaze fell upon Tia on the other side, I couldn't help but be startled. After Duriel's Sonic Attack, her Mental Power, which hadn't fully recovered, was in an even more worrying state. She was curled up, her frozen purple lips trembling slightly, so Weakness that she couldn't even resist the Chill of the Ice Chamber.
I knew such an Overdraw couldn't recover so quickly. This damn girl, she always likes to act tough and make people worry. I secretly felt anxious. Looking at the Battlefield over there, two opponents with abundant Vitality and equivalent Strength, I didn't know how long they would fight before stopping.
Sorry, Light Snow , let's leave it at this for now. I'll definitely let you fight to your heart's content next time. A trace of guilt flashed in my Inner Heart, and then I decisively Commanded Light Snow to retreat.
"Woo~~~"
As she retreated and brushed past me, Light Snow 's Gaze was quite wronged and resentful. I could only continuously apologize in my Inner Heart, and apologize again.
On the other side, Duriel, who was fighting enthusiastically, suddenly discovered that its Opponent had retreated. It couldn't help but be startled, not knowing what we were doing. It turned its Body, its Gaze falling on me, who was standing opposite it.
Next, pay the Price for Velas's love-filled Clothes. I raised my Head, glaring at it. Unparalleled Berserk Power surged from within my Body. My Body continuously swelled, and swelled, until it was level with Duriel's Head. No, it wasn't over yet. Duriel's Head was pulling away from my Line of Sight.
"Hoo——"
I slowly exhaled a puff of White Mist, spraying it onto Duriel's face. It raised its Head and looked at me, our Gazes intersecting. Its Eyeballs twitched violently, and it actually unconsciously retreated a few steps.
The scenery within my Eyes seemed to be enveloped in a Blood Red color. The intense Battle Intent of Light Snow and Duriel still echoed around, making my Blood continuously boil and surge. I had to vent it out with Blood and Slaughter. My Throat rolled. Looking at Duriel, a sense of "hunger" surged up. Fortunately, after Fusion with Little Ghost, my Willpower was very firm, and I quickly suppressed this desire. Duriel's Meat, no matter how you looked at it, wouldn't be as delicious as the Angelic Beast's.
"Roar——"
I roared towards the sky, as if Heaven and Earth also trembled. The surrounding ice and snow fell rustling. I moved my Footsteps slightly, and the Earth immediately let out a sound of collapse. It was too fragile. What was wrong with this Ground? What was wrong with this narrow Space? I waved my hand impatiently. The next moment, my Figure suddenly appeared In Front of Duriel.
Kill you, and then, wash up and go to sleep.
My two palms grabbed Duriel's arms. The current Duriel, in my Eyes, was like a child—a dwarf with a bug abdomen.
"Sizzle——"
Duriel roared, its arms slightly curled, revealing sharp Bone Spurs. It actually pushed up without showing any weakness. Its Strength was not much less than the Angelic Beast's.
But, it was just Strength. Its Physique, its Attack Methods, were far inferior to the Angelic Beast. Moreover, the Angelic Beast was still gnawed on by me... Forget it, it's disgusting to think about. What are you, Duriel?
A cruel smile slightly parted the Corner of my mouth. I used Strength in both hands and lifted upwards. Duriel was immediately surprised to find its belly leaving the comfortable Ground. Its four pairs of comical Tentacle Legs flailed wildly in the Mid-air, looking indescribably ridiculous.
See, this is the benefit of Physique Advantage. Holding Duriel high as it struggled non-stop, a desire to take a bite couldn't help but surge up. Not good, not good. Its Battle with Light Snow just now was too hot-blooded. I'm actually a little unable to control the trend of the Berserk Power within my Inner Heart.
Shaking my Head, my Blood Red Magatama Eyes immediately became a bit clearer. I threw the lifted Duriel forcefully, flinging it towards the high sky. Before it could land, I had already rushed up. Palms rising and falling, my sharp fingernails slashed a terrifying gash across Duriel's soft belly. Accompanied by its sharp screech, ice-blue Liquid immediately sprayed out from inside, scattering towards the high sky, then falling like raindrops, dyeing the entire Ice Chamber with scattered starlight blue.
Without mercy, I smashed another heavy punch onto its Head. With a crisp cracking sound, the sharp horn on top of its Head was forcibly broken off, stuck in my palm. Such a Wound would only make me more Excited. As a jet of Blood sprayed out, I threw the blood-stained sharp horn I had pulled out hard onto the Ground, roaring as I rushed up.
"Hiss... Sizzle..."
Accompanied by the flying Blood, pieces of minced Meat were grabbed towards Mid-air, scattering onto the Ground. The entire Ice Chamber was like a heavy rain composed of Flesh and Blood and Meat.
Don't say I'm cruel. The Berserk Factor contained within the Blood Bear Form is absolutely not easy to suppress. Therefore, as long as it doesn't reach the Degree of "eating", I don't mind coordinating with the Berserk Power within my Body, without needing to suppress it, venting the pleasure of Battle to the fullest.
"Pfft——"
"Fanfan, it's a bit cold..."
After walking for a while, the Ground had frozen smooth like a mirror. Tia hugged herself tightly, shivering as she leaned closer.
If you're cold, why don't you wear more Clothes? I almost stumbled, then remembered that Tia lived in the Desert and probably didn't have many thick Clothes, so I found a piece of Cotton Clothes and handed it to her.
"Hehe..."
Her little face was frozen pale, but Tia still chuckled lightly as she put on the Clothes. The wide Cotton Clothes wrapped around her petite Body. Tia looked at it repeatedly, even sniffing it with her nose, looking like a curious baby.
"So this is Cotton Clothes? It's my first time wearing it, wow. Hmm, it smells like Fanfan."
"Go away, go away, don't say such nonsense." I simply gave her a chop on the Head. What do you mean it smells like me? Aren't you ashamed?
However, after Tia's antics, the Atmosphere became much livelier, no longer as heavy as before. The cold Aura surging from the depths of the Corridor also seemed less terrifying.
Judging by the situation, Duriel's lair should be not far ahead. I knew this, but honestly, I was still a little uneasy about what it actually looked like and what its Abilities were. This was probably the so-called Fear of the unknown.
Finally, the Corridor reached its End. The path was cut off. Ahead was a medium-sized Tomb Chamber, more than half the size of Brother Card's place. The Ground, the Walls, and even the Ceiling were covered by a layer of shiny Ice Layer, making it look like an Ice-Sealed Tomb Chamber. I stomped hard on the Ice Surface beneath my feet, and it echoed with a metallic clang. I didn't know how many years this Ice Layer had endured or how hard it was.
However, unlike what I had imagined, Duriel was not here. The entire Ice-Sealed Tomb Chamber was empty, like an empty Room made of mirrors. If not for the increasingly intense and bone-chilling Evil Aura, perhaps we would have relaxed, wandered around this Ice Chamber for a bit, and then happily run back to Report.
"Fanfan, it's so strange, it makes me uncomfortable."
Tia hid completely behind me, peeking her Head out and looking around, her brows tightly furrowed.
"Yeah, there seems to be something..."
I pondered for a moment, then suddenly cast a Firestorm towards the opposite Wall. The scorching Flame roared as it rushed towards the Ice Wall, extinguishing with a hiss, leaving only a black mark on the Ice Wall.
Tch, as expected, it's hard. And the inexplicable oppressive Aura filling the Surroundings, it's like clearly having entered the Boss Room, clearly knowing its Existence, yet being unable to see it, making one flustered and agitated, utterly annoyed.
"Tia, let's just forget it, we..."
I turned my Head, just about to Suggest that everyone run away together, when I suddenly paused. My Head snapped to the side, staring intently at the Wall where the Firestorm had struck.
Behind that Wall, a faint, continuous sound of "Ding! Hiss~~~~, Ding! Hiss~~~~" was coming through. It sounded like something heavy was being nailed onto the Ice Surface, then sliding across the Ice Surface using the momentum. As for why I didn't describe this movement as skiing, it was because the "Ding!" sound was too loud and heavy compared to skiing. It didn't sound like the Strength of a ski pole pushing down at all, and the sliding sound was extremely heavy. Instead of a sled, it sounded more like the sliding of a heavy tank.
"Fanfan, what's wrong? Don't scare me."
Tia, behind me, gently tugged at my sleeve and asked. Seeing me suddenly stare intently at the opposite Wall mid-sentence, a Wizard's Five Senses were far inferior to a Druid's. She naturally couldn't hear the strange sound I was hearing now, only finding my Action bizarre and making her heart pound.
"Shhh~~~" I put my index finger to my lips.
The faint sound gradually grew louder in my ears. That's right, it was coming this way. I suddenly used Strength in my hand and pushed Tia behind me.
"Tia, retreat quickly. I'll handle this alone..."
Before I could finish speaking, the sound, which seemed to be far away just moments ago, rapidly amplified in my ears like a sudden downpour, making my Brain go blank, with no time to react.
So fast!
"Boom——!!!!"
Accompanied by an earth-shattering roar, the Ice Wall opposite suddenly shattered, turning into countless Ice Shards that scraped towards us like a Storm. I quickly turned around and lunged forward, pressing Tia firmly beneath me. The Ice Shard Storm, like sharp knives, scraped across my Back, tearing the Cotton Clothes on me to shreds.
Damn it, these were Clothes Velas made for me herself. No matter who it is, I will make you pay the Price.
The entire Ice Chamber shook violently, as if it were the End of the World. Ice Shards falling from the Ceiling like raindrops, and the eternally frozen Ice Layer also let out painful groans of "creak, creak". At this moment, I desperately hoped these Ice Walls would be a bit harder, otherwise being buried underneath would be no joke.
God seemed to have heard my prayer. After shaking for an unknown amount of Time, the Vibration finally weakened. Feeling that the Ice Chamber hadn't collapsed, I struggled to stand up, and the ice blocks pressing on my Back immediately slid off.
Looking around, the entire Ice Chamber was a mess, with scattered ice blocks everywhere. The smooth Ice Surface was also cracked with countless fissures, looking like a shattered Mirror. What was worse, the Entrance we came from was blocked.
Of course, for me, clearing a Passage wouldn't be a Difficult Matter. The problem was, would "it" give you Time to clear it?
I directed my Gaze towards the Ice Wall opposite. Above the Ice Wall, a dark Cave with a diameter of over ten meters appeared. A pair of scarlet Eyes, the size of lanterns, flickered from the Darkness, as if freezing even the Soul. An unprecedentedly extreme cold and oppressive Aura was conveyed to me from the heavy breathing sound.
"Fanfan..."
Tia stood up from behind me. She must have also discovered the terrifying Eyes inside the Ice Wall Cave, and her Voice couldn't help but tremble slightly.
"Tia, Town Portal Scroll."
I stared intently at every Action of that pair of Eyes, speaking to Tia without turning my Head.
"No!!"
Her Voice was filled with determination.
"I want to be with Fanfan."
Sigh, I forgot, she's that kind of person. I smiled helplessly inside, feeling a little Warmth. The taste of being cared for was really nice.
Just at this moment, the pair of scarlet Eyes in the Darkness finally moved. A huge Black Shadow leaped out from the high Cave above, blocking out all the Light from the Ceiling. The entire Ice Chamber instantly plunged into a moment of Darkness. The Black Shadow landed on the Ground with a loud "Boom". The Ground trembled violently as if it were a compressed spring.
A huge Alien over seven meters tall, its Figure enveloped us.
Its Body was Blood Red, its Upper Body resembling a Humanoid, with blocky abdominal muscles that looked particularly terrifying. Connected to its neck, however, was a protruding Shark Head with jagged, sharp Teeth constantly grinding together. Each breath expelled an ice-blue Air Column. Sharp white horns stood tall on its Head like a rhino's. In addition, its muscular Back also had two rows of six sharp Bone Spurs each. Moving the Line of Sight to its shoulders, growing from its thick arms were a pair of thick Blades resembling Scythes, with cone-shaped ends, looking like a terrifying Alien weapon.
Looking at its Lower Body, however, it appeared quite clumsy. A large, fat bug abdomen was connected to the sturdy Upper Body, looking awkward. Beneath the bug abdomen were four pairs of segmented short legs that were almost degenerated, giving it a very slow Appearance.
However, I was not deceived by its seemingly clumsy Lower Body. Just moments ago, in less than two seconds, it had instantly arrived from a considerable Distance, giving me no Time to react. Based on this, I guessed its Speed was not much slower than a Level 30 Assassin.
After saying all that, I believe everyone should have already guessed that standing In Front of us was the Boss of Act 2, Duriel, known as the "Newbie Killer" in the Game.
"Chirp——"
Duriel, having landed, waved its arms. Its Shark Head tilted high, emitting a sharp, high-pitched sound from its Throat. The Vibration, like a Sonic Attack, made my ears ring incessantly. Tia had already covered her ears and knelt on the Ground in Pain.
Damn it, I almost forgot her Spirit hadn't fully recovered yet.
Thinking of this, I didn't hesitate to wave my hand and shoot an Ice Storm Bullet towards Duriel's big mouth. Keep screaming, scream your sister, it's so noisy.
The Ice Storm Bullet hit Duriel's big mouth without surprise, even bouncing right inside. Duriel's mouth immediately stiffened, and the spine-chilling screech also stopped. It lowered its Head slightly, its scarlet Gaze falling on me. Its mouth kept chewing and swallowing. Sweat, it seems it ate the Ice Storm Bullet. As expected of a Demon Lord Level Monster controlling the Cold Element, such weak Ice Magic couldn't cause any Damage to it at all.
Duriel didn't seem grateful for my shaved ice feast. Its constantly squirming red Eyeballs emitted an unusually Wrathful Aura. The ice-blue Air Column exhaled from its mouth hit me, actually covering me with a layer of Frost.
Oh, is it Time to start the Battle? Perfect, I also wanted to settle a score with you. The Clothes Velas personally made for me. I took off the tattered Cotton Clothes on my Body, folded them carefully with a pained heart, and put them into my Inventory. My Gaze met Duriel's. Duriel seemed surprised by the Fact that I wasn't afraid of it, and then became annoyed. How could one of the dignified Four Great Demon Kings not be taken seriously by a mere Human?
At this moment, Light Snow and the others also came over, lining up on either side of me, leaning down and roaring softly at Duriel, looking ready to pounce at any moment. This made Duriel feel even more underestimated.
"Roar~~~"
I let out a Roar, skillfully applying Frozen Armor and Hurricane Armor to my Body. I curled my Limbs, then instantly expanded several times as I unfolded them. My Clothes and armor merged into my Body, replaced by a thick layer of brown Fur.
"Bang——"
My left foot stepped forward, and the Earth immediately trembled slightly. I raised my Head, my giant mouth half-open, giving Duriel a provocative look.
"Whoosh——"
The next moment, two huge Figures disappeared from their original spots, intertwining.
So fast!!!!
Although I already knew Duriel was fast, I never expected it to be this fast. Its thick and powerful cone tip struck the Ice Ground fiercely, and its Body slid over using this immense Strength. I never thought that using this Method could create such terrifying Speed. Just as my Body took a few steps, my vision darkened. Duriel's tall Figure had suddenly descended, its hard, cone-shaped arm raised high, sweeping towards me like a root.
"Woo~~~~"
My nose felt hot, and my Body felt like it had been hit head-on by a truck going 70 miles per hour. The Werebear Form's giant Body was actually swept straight away by Duriel's single sweep, flying through the Mid-air in a straight trajectory like a cannonball, crashing into the Ice Wall on the side. I felt my Body slightly dent into the steel-hard Ice Wall, then went limp and slowly fell down.
I let out a low moan, holding my Head. It felt like hundreds of airplanes were taking off inside, and I felt dizzy, unable to distinguish directions, up from down. Having been abused by Kashya countless times, I knew very well that I had fallen into Stun Status. I couldn't help but press my Head against the cold Ground, rolling several times before swaying and leaning against the Wall to stand up. Eh, being able to face Stun Status so calmly, should I thank Kashya? How is that possible!!!
When my Gaze found focus, I saw that Light Snow was already entangled with Duriel. True to the title of a cunning and cruel Wolf, Light Snow specifically targeted Duriel's soft abdomen. And even if she was occasionally grazed by the opponent's arm, she could use the force to twist away, minimizing the Damage. She was completely unlike me, her Master, who was sent flying without any Face/Reputation. Of course, Duriel was not an easy target either. Its Figure was incredibly agile, especially its abdomen, which could twist 180 degrees. With an Appearance similar to the Angelic Beast, it had no blind spots for Attack, making Light Snow exhausted from running.
This was a duel between two Demon Lord Level Experts. Both Light Snow and Duriel displayed their terrifying Strength. Facing such an Expert, it was also Light Snow 's first time unleashing her Strength to the fullest. Her snow-white Figure circled around Duriel like a phantom, so fast that it almost made me dizzy.
On the other hand, Duriel wielded its arms impenetrably. Its unbelievable straight-line acceleration, its agile posture, and the Cold Element Power emanating from its entire Body were all extremely terrifying. Overall analysis, their Strength was equivalent, but Duriel had the Home Field Advantage. Its Attack, which came with Freeze, gave Light Snow a headache. Conversely, Light Snow 's ultimate skill, Radiant Fury Strike, had no opportunity to be used. Therefore, on the surface, Duriel slightly gained the upper hand.
Huh? You say I, this unscrupulous Master, acting as a commentator on the side, is too dishonest? Wrong. Light Snow 's evolution Condition is continuous Battle, defeating Strong Enemies and accumulating Experience. Now that she has finally met an Opponent of equivalent Strength, how could I, her Master, not fulfill her wish?
However, when my Gaze fell upon Tia on the other side, I couldn't help but be startled. After Duriel's Sonic Attack, her Mental Power, which hadn't fully recovered, was in an even more worrying state. She was curled up, her frozen purple lips trembling slightly, so Weakness that she couldn't even resist the Chill of the Ice Chamber.
I knew such an Overdraw couldn't recover so quickly. This damn girl, she always likes to act tough and make people worry. I secretly felt anxious. Looking at the Battlefield over there, two opponents with abundant Vitality and equivalent Strength, I didn't know how long they would fight before stopping.
Sorry, Light Snow , let's leave it at this for now. I'll definitely let you fight to your heart's content next time. A trace of guilt flashed in my Inner Heart, and then I decisively Commanded Light Snow to retreat.
"Woo~~~"
As she retreated and brushed past me, Light Snow 's Gaze was quite wronged and resentful. I could only continuously apologize in my Inner Heart, and apologize again.
On the other side, Duriel, who was fighting enthusiastically, suddenly discovered that its Opponent had retreated. It couldn't help but be startled, not knowing what we were doing. It turned its Body, its Gaze falling on me, who was standing opposite it.
Next, pay the Price for Velas's love-filled Clothes. I raised my Head, glaring at it. Unparalleled Berserk Power surged from within my Body. My Body continuously swelled, and swelled, until it was level with Duriel's Head. No, it wasn't over yet. Duriel's Head was pulling away from my Line of Sight.
"Hoo——"
I slowly exhaled a puff of White Mist, spraying it onto Duriel's face. It raised its Head and looked at me, our Gazes intersecting. Its Eyeballs twitched violently, and it actually unconsciously retreated a few steps.
The scenery within my Eyes seemed to be enveloped in a Blood Red color. The intense Battle Intent of Light Snow and Duriel still echoed around, making my Blood continuously boil and surge. I had to vent it out with Blood and Slaughter. My Throat rolled. Looking at Duriel, a sense of "hunger" surged up. Fortunately, after Fusion with Little Ghost, my Willpower was very firm, and I quickly suppressed this desire. Duriel's Meat, no matter how you looked at it, wouldn't be as delicious as the Angelic Beast's.
"Roar——"
I roared towards the sky, as if Heaven and Earth also trembled. The surrounding ice and snow fell rustling. I moved my Footsteps slightly, and the Earth immediately let out a sound of collapse. It was too fragile. What was wrong with this Ground? What was wrong with this narrow Space? I waved my hand impatiently. The next moment, my Figure suddenly appeared In Front of Duriel.
Kill you, and then, wash up and go to sleep.
My two palms grabbed Duriel's arms. The current Duriel, in my Eyes, was like a child—a dwarf with a bug abdomen.
"Sizzle——"
Duriel roared, its arms slightly curled, revealing sharp Bone Spurs. It actually pushed up without showing any weakness. Its Strength was not much less than the Angelic Beast's.
But, it was just Strength. Its Physique, its Attack Methods, were far inferior to the Angelic Beast. Moreover, the Angelic Beast was still gnawed on by me... Forget it, it's disgusting to think about. What are you, Duriel?
A cruel smile slightly parted the Corner of my mouth. I used Strength in both hands and lifted upwards. Duriel was immediately surprised to find its belly leaving the comfortable Ground. Its four pairs of comical Tentacle Legs flailed wildly in the Mid-air, looking indescribably ridiculous.
See, this is the benefit of Physique Advantage. Holding Duriel high as it struggled non-stop, a desire to take a bite couldn't help but surge up. Not good, not good. Its Battle with Light Snow just now was too hot-blooded. I'm actually a little unable to control the trend of the Berserk Power within my Inner Heart.
Shaking my Head, my Blood Red Magatama Eyes immediately became a bit clearer. I threw the lifted Duriel forcefully, flinging it towards the high sky. Before it could land, I had already rushed up. Palms rising and falling, my sharp fingernails slashed a terrifying gash across Duriel's soft belly. Accompanied by its sharp screech, ice-blue Liquid immediately sprayed out from inside, scattering towards the high sky, then falling like raindrops, dyeing the entire Ice Chamber with scattered starlight blue.
Without mercy, I smashed another heavy punch onto its Head. With a crisp cracking sound, the sharp horn on top of its Head was forcibly broken off, stuck in my palm. Such a Wound would only make me more Excited. As a jet of Blood sprayed out, I threw the blood-stained sharp horn I had pulled out hard onto the Ground, roaring as I rushed up.
"Hiss... Sizzle..."
Accompanied by the flying Blood, pieces of minced Meat were grabbed towards Mid-air, scattering onto the Ground. The entire Ice Chamber was like a heavy rain composed of Flesh and Blood and Meat.
Don't say I'm cruel. The Berserk Factor contained within the Blood Bear Form is absolutely not easy to suppress. Therefore, as long as it doesn't reach the Degree of "eating", I don't mind coordinating with the Berserk Power within my Body, without needing to suppress it, venting the pleasure of Battle to the fullest.
"Pfft——"
