Chapter 235: Chaos
The boss’s level is 38, while Starry’s level is 34.
The difference isn’t too big, so the probability of controlling skills taking effect is quite high.
However, it can’t reach 100% control.
As the freezing effect of Ice Moon Slash missed, the Shadow Abyss Guardian suddenly took a step back, trembling, “Damn adventurer… Life Drain!”
As soon as the words fell, [Starry] found a red chain emerging from her chest, connecting her to the boss.
“Beep!”
System Notification: Warning! You are under the “Life Drain” state. When within 20 yards of the target, your maximum health decreases by 20% per second.
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Not only that, green healing numbers appeared above the boss’s head!
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Under these conditions, considering potions, she could only act for a maximum of 6 seconds.
“Offer your life to me——!” The Shadow Abyss Guardian spread his arms, chanting continuously, with mockery evident in his gaze.
It seems this move gave him quite a bit of confidence.
However, [Starry] did not back away as he thought.
Instead, she curiously poked his head with her sword.
Pff!
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“…” What is wrong with this person? Not afraid of death? The boss was stunned; didn’t she notice her life was draining?
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Another second passed, and her health was only at 40%+.
“Pff…” The Shadow Abyss Guardian scoffed coldly, since that’s the case, just wait for her death.
Suddenly!
[Starry] struck his forehead with another sword.
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“…” What is this humiliating feeling!? He felt like he was losing his mind!
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In this cold and cruel world, only the draining life can give him a little warmth.
“Not moving? Then I can relax.”
What nonsense is this person talking about? Just one more second! Your life is like a candle in the wind!
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Suddenly, the pink collar around Starry’s neck began to shine, Heart of Revival!
“…” The boss almost deflated but still sighed silently… Hold on, hold on, waiting three more seconds is the same…
[Starry] seemed to find it a bit boring, withdrew the Qiu Yue Sword, took two steps back, and took damage again.
Very good… if this continues…
Before the Shadow Guardian could feel happy, flying weapons crazily sliced at his waist.
Clothes and dead skin were instantly cut through,
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Eight segments of damage mixed with critical hits instantly took away 22,000 HP from the boss, while her health simultaneously restored 2,200.
Moreover, the dual armor reduction effects of Spinning Blade and Armor-Piercing Arrow had reduced the boss’s physical defense to a pathetic level of less than 200.
Whoosh!
The Qiu Yue Sword turned back, this time, each segment of damage reached about 2,100.
Looking at the health bar, Starry still had 6,551 health left, barely losing any, while the boss only had 70,000 health remaining.
Life Drain was transferring Starry’s health to the Shadow Guardian, and the battle heart caused a 10% resurrection effect. In reality, if this state continued, only he would die.
Realizing something was wrong, the boss immediately interrupted the skill effect.
During this time, he got hit with a series of attacks.
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Below 20%.
“Foolish adventurer… You’ve completely angered me…! Great Lord, hear my summons—Embrace of the Abyss!”
The chant of this move was very fast, and under the condition of unleashing skills, even [Starry] couldn’t interrupt it.
“Beep!”
System Notification: You have entered the strange state “Embrace of the Abyss.” In this state, all damage dealt to you by Shadow Nobles increases by 100% and has a guaranteed targeting effect, lasting 30 seconds. If you die during this duration, the state will refresh to the nearest life unit.
“…! A curse skill!?
Not good, for [Starry], the vast majority of attacks could be evaded through movement, which is her advantage in challenging the boss, but dealing with this situation would be difficult.
The enemy showed no hesitation, and Shadow Erosion followed with a throw!
“Gahaha…! Die!”
Even the normal attack state was difficult to endure, let alone the Embrace of the Abyss which also absorbed a layer of buffs; double damage could definitely kill Starry.
However, there was still a solution.
As long as damage could be settled in advance, it would be fine.
Star Cat was a good tank.
At least that’s what Zane thought; with Ice Frost Tiger’s 10,000+ health, it could definitely withstand it.
No… [Starry] declined this suggestion.
Star Cat is so cute; how could she use it as a shield?
“…Zane could not see how Star Cat, so robust, was cute.
If it were in its younger days, like a little kitten, it indeed was adorable.
Now, well—it’s complicated.
So, would love disappear? No, love won’t disappear; it just transfers.
Can a gigantic mobile insect that can carry people not be imposing?
But then, how to block Shadow Erosion?
Bet on the surge of Rinlian’s triumph? No, the risk is too great.
“Heroine! Hold on, I’m coming!”
This familiar voice turned around, and Infinite Sea was surrounded by a crimson glow, Frenzied Soul!
With a sudden surge in speed, he charged through the Shadow Warrior and unleashed a charge!
The distance was precisely calculated, stopping right in front of [Starry].
[Starry] was somewhat startled; his movements were too fast! He wasn’t this fierce when they first met.
“Shield of Guardian!”
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Infinite Sea’s health was instantly cut in half; no wonder, Frenzied Soul would receive a 50% damage increase, and Shadow Erosion effectively reduced dual defenses, making such damage unsurprising.
“Don’t think this will…” the boss suddenly conjured a magic projectile, which should be a normal attack mode.
Still coming!?
Boom!
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With a sudden collision, a brave swordsman used a charge to stun the Shadow Guardian, it was the newly joined player—Forgotten Memories.
The spinning slash’s armor-piercing duration had passed, so the damage didn’t seem too high.
“Brother Sea, coordinate with me!” he shouted lowly, swinging a normal attack sword, immediately following up with a combo + normal attack!
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With such a huge level disparity, the stun duration was very short; this combo would allow the boss to recover.
“Okay!” Infinite Sea echoed and dashed forward; just as the stun was about to disappear, he followed up with a burst!
So smooth? This person’s operation is extraordinary!
[Starry] didn’t just watch; she resolutely joined the output army.
As the number of players climbing the wall kept increasing, the Shadow Warriors began to struggle.
At this moment, the scene on the city wall was chaotic, each Shadow Warrior was surrounded by five or six players, and whenever someone fell, there would be more to take their place.
To be honest, the monsters were about to be overwhelmed by the sea of people!
Not only that, many who saw the low-health gold-grade boss had ulterior motives.
At least five assassins activated stealth and approached.
Not to mention the reward for the kill on the boss, just the loot was extremely tempting; after all, gold-grade bosses had a chance to drop rare items!
Although there’s a protection mechanism for loot, as long as these players stole the output, that protection mechanism would become a mere facade!
