Chapter 103: Frenzied Soul
Finally, the half-health Swordsman broke free from control and looked angrily at Endless Sea.
“Clang!”
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The Shattering Hammer struck hard against the sword blade, with most of the damage blocked.
The duration of the Heart of Protection had also elapsed.
Dream-like Existence deflected the Shattering Hammer and consumed a Blood Essence and an Intermediate HP Potion.
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Relying on the advantage of attack speed, he stepped forward and unleashed a combo!
Chaotic sword shadows flew out in an instant!
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He even scored a critical hit!
However, Endless Sea’s health had already dropped close to 5000, so this damage wasn’t too painful.
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Another strike hit the shield.
But the Shattering Hammer’s attack was too cumbersome, and the Swordsman easily dodged it.
He couldn’t keep up with his speed…
No, at this rate, he would be the one to die!
Retracting the Shattering Hammer, he took advantage of Dream-like Existence’s momentary evasion and quickly turned to retreat towards a large boulder.
At the same time, he consumed a Calm Mind Pill and an HP Potion.
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“Trying to delay your skills? No way!”
Frenzied Soul!
This was a powerful special skill provided by his Silver Armor, increasing the user’s speed by 30%, attack power by 30%, and critical hit rate by 10%, lasting for 30 seconds!
The effect was tremendous, but it also came with a downside—damage taken increased by 50%.
However, facing a Knight using the Shattering Hammer, he was confident he could dodge all attacks. The downside would likely be negligible, with the only threats being those two control skills.
He must not let him survive until the next skill cooldown!
Before Endless Sea could distance himself, there was a sudden clatter of rocks behind him.
So quick to react?
No, he was already behind him!
Puff!
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Endless Sea staggered forward several steps from the immense force of the Heavy Strike.
This damage was abnormal!
Using the impact’s momentum, he moved to the other side of the rock and raised the Shattering Hammer, preparing to smash this guy off guard!
However, there was a long pause without movement.
Suddenly, he heard the sound of rocks rolling from above left.
Looking up, he realized, was he planning to make a leap strike?
Sure enough, Dream-like Existence, realizing he had been discovered, ceased to hide and leapt down directly, raising his sword for a downward slash aimed at Endless Sea’s face!
The movement was too fast; it was hard to avoid. He had to gamble!
He threw the Heart of Protection upwards with all his might, and the giant shield crashed into the Swordsman’s face.
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Without time to process the abnormal damage number, Endless Sea swung the Shattering Hammer upward towards the enemy’s lower body!
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He actually dealt weak point damage!
Dream-like Existence stumbled back a few steps, barely maintaining his balance.
“You… are dead!”
Endless Sea scratched his head sheepishly, “Ah, I didn’t mean to, ahahaha!” at the same time picking up the fallen shield.
Fortunately, this wasn’t reality; the pain was unbearable. Dream-like Existence had to lower his pain tolerance to the minimum to recover.
He couldn’t understand how that silly Knight’s reactions now matched his own!
Moreover, the few exchanges so far had already shocked him too much.
How should he say it? Endless Sea had followed Zane and Starry for so long, always challenging bosses far beyond their current strength with just a few people. It wasn’t just a technical improvement; various tactics and applications of terrain and items were abundant. He had long since escaped classic thinking.
He had become stronger, while he remained stagnant.
Could it really be that he was wrong?
Dream-like Existence clenched his fists; it was impossible!
He immediately charged forward, but Endless Sea had already bolted.
Of course, Charge and Taunt had not cooled down yet. Who would want to fight you?!
Thus, the fierce battle turned into a strange chase.
Endless Sea darted through the rocks, and for a moment, the Swordsman couldn’t catch up.
Dream-like Existence was annoyed and irritated, damn it.
“MD, how long are you going to hide!” he shouted angrily.
“Fine, I’m coming out!” Endless Sea suddenly stepped out.
“…”
Oh no. Dream-like Existence knew what that meant; the cooldown for Charge must have reset!
As expected.
“Hey,” Endless Sea smirked mockingly, pretentiously raising his shield and dashing, “Charge!”
The highly concentrated Swordsman immediately lurched to the right, and then, it was time to capitalize on his missed Charge…
Where’s the afterimage?!
Charge!
Is that all you can do? I can do that too!
This time the real afterimage flew out, directly crashing into him.
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This time it was Charge + Taunt mixed with normal attack damage, leaving Dream-like Existence with barely any health left.
“You lost.” The Shattering Hammer was placed horizontally against the Swordsman’s neck; with just a slight exertion, the duel would be over.
“…”
“What’s wrong, don’t you accept defeat?” Endless Sea said.
Thinking carefully, he realized he had indeed taken advantage of the situation. As a Knight, he actually let a Swordsman chase after him. If it weren’t for this complex terrain, his health would have probably been empty long ago, and he wouldn’t have reached the second skill cooldown.
Moreover, he had the advantage of Charge. If Dream-like Existence also had Charge, the outcome would have been entirely different.
But no matter what, at least for now, he had won the duel.
“I just want to ask you one question.”
“What?”
“What exactly did you do to Xiao Mo?!” Dream-like Existence said earnestly, his eyes filled with anger.
Xiao Mo… what a distant name; he was almost forgetting that person.
“I did nothing.” Endless Sea looked him in the eye.
“Really…” He seemed unwilling to believe this outcome.
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In the next moment, this expert Swordsman actually charged straight into the hammer, crashing to his death.
“…” Endless Sea didn’t know what to say, feeling a whirlpool of emotions.
Moreover, a pure white armor was left on the ground.
Frenzied Armor:
Rarity: Silver Tier
Required Level: 20
Physical Defense: 41
Magical Defense: 27
Health: 520
Stamina: 47
Agility: 35
Strength: 35
Special Skill: Frenzied Soul, upon use, fills the soul with frenzied power, increasing all speed by 30%, physical attack power by 30%, critical hit rate by 10%, while all damage taken increases by 50%, lasting 30 seconds, cooldown time 3 hours.
Description: An armor long worn by the Beast Race, tainted with a hint of a frenzied aura.
Silver Tier armor!! No wonder he couldn’t deal damage to that guy; his own equipment should be considered among the best. Yet hitting him felt ineffective; it turns out to be this armor’s work. Moreover, the sudden surge in his attack power must also be due to this special skill.
With this armor, when leveling up, his output would likely not be lower than Lord Xisi’s!
Why compare to Lord Xisi… purely because Brother Shiu’s output was too exaggerated. Even with Fire Sea and Thunder Cloud, Zane might not even match his damage output.
And as a pet, Lord Xisi consistently outperformed him, keeping his damage at the very bottom, which deeply wounded the pride of this Knight.
He was an expert! Being led by a warrior like that was one thing, but Yuyou and Brother Shiu were just ordinary people. He probably needed to at least match his output with his rank.
As for whether to return this armor…
Don’t even think about it! Although Dream-like Existence was once his brother, this Frenzied Armor’s attributes were simply too overpowering; he would absolutely use it himself!
