nycdaug Chapter 140 The Fallen Ancient Tree - The Root of Corruption
Chapter 140 The Fallen Ancient Tree - The Root of Corruption
The Abyss Blood Core... is destined to belong to me. No matter where you flee...
The shadows around the throne writhed violently once more, as if reflecting the surging murderous intent and greed within him.
......
Lin Tian was unaware that someone in the abyss had already set their sights on this place, and even less aware that Celia's identity had aroused suspicion.
He was basking in the powerful feeling brought about by the new equipment and skills.
His entire set of equipment was completely revamped, especially the resurrection effect brought by the SS-grade [Holy Light Magic Orb], which greatly boosted his confidence.
With a cooldown reduction of up to 90%, his skills can be almost seamlessly linked together.
Lin Tian rode the Blazing White Tiger, leading Celia, and ventured north of Sunset City into the area marked on the map as a region of level 20-30 monsters.
The "Wailing Caverns" and "Rotten Woodlands" in the north are both high-leveling spots with dense monsters and abundant experience. Moreover, it is said that elite bosses and even world bosses appear there, making them ideal places to farm upgrade points and Dominator's Power.
Along the way, the level 20+ Thorn Leopard and Corrupted Treant posed no threat to Lin Tian whatsoever.
His casual Arcane Missiles or Fireballs can easily kill these ordinary monsters.
The numbers of upgrade points and Dominator's Power are also growing slowly and steadily.
Soon, a woodland shrouded in gray miasma, with withered trees, came into view, the air filled with the smell of rotting plants and a certain fishy stench.
This is the "Rotten Woodland".
Lin Tian put away his mount and walked into the woods side by side with Celia.
The ground beneath my feet was soft and muddy, making a "plop" sound when I stepped on it.
All around was quiet, except for the whistling sound of the wind blowing through the bare branches, which added to the eeriness.
[Rotting zombie]
Rating: 22
Health: 13500
Twisted Tree Spirit
Rating: 23
Health: 15200
Ghoul
Rating: 24
Health: 14000
"The quantity is just right, not bad."
Faced with the rotting zombies surging in from all directions, the ghouls crawling out of the ground, and the twisted tree spirits waving withered branches, Lin Tian took a deep breath and began his performance.
[Fire Rain Technique]!
With a wave of his staff, a torrent of scorching fire rained down from the sky, covering a large fan-shaped area in front of him.
The raging flames immediately ignited the dry, decaying trees and monsters, causing continuous damage. The additional burning effect and the reduction of both physical and magical defense also made the subsequent damage even more considerable.
Arcane Explosion!
Immediately afterwards, Lin Tian used himself as the center and unleashed a surge of violent arcane energy!
The sudden burst of air blasted away all the nearby monsters, plunging them into an "Arcane Disorder" state, causing them to spin around aimlessly like headless flies, unable to attack effectively.
[Astral Rays]!
A condensed beam of starlight, like the scythe of death, instantly pierced through all enemies in a straight line. The 50% spell penetration rendered the meager spell defenses of these ordinary monsters virtually useless.
With a cooldown reduction of up to 90%, the cooldown time of these area-of-effect skills becomes extremely short.
Lin Tian hardly needed to stop, unleashing one skill after another.
【Universal Guidance】!
Shinra Tensei!
[Starstorm] Tears open a rift in the area where monsters are most concentrated, summoning a devastating starstorm...
The powers of fire, arcane magic, and stars intertwined, and hordes of monsters fell like mowing grass, turning into experience points, loot, and valuable upgrade points and dominion power.
Celia wasn't idle either; she was clearing monsters on the other side, working with Lin Tian to quickly clear the area.
Lin Tian's monster-clearing efficiency was extremely high, and his experience bar was slowly rising at a visible rate. The numbers for [Current Remaining Upgrade Points] and [Dominator's Power] were also rapidly increasing.
Just as they finished clearing out the monsters in one area and were preparing to venture deeper, a low, resentful roar suddenly echoed from the depths of the forest! A powerful, evil aura rapidly approached!
The ground began to tremble, and a gigantic tree spirit, several times larger than an ordinary twisted tree spirit, entirely black, with painful human face patterns appearing on its trunk, rushed out with heavy steps!
It wielded roots and tentacles like a giant black python, corroding even the earth wherever it went!
【The Fallen Ancient Tree - Roots of Corruption】(BOSS)
Rating: 25
Health: 880,000
Skills: [Root Entanglement], [Corrosive Spray], [Earthquake Tremor], [Wild Growth]
"A big one has arrived!"
The Fallen Ancient Tree was clearly enraged by Lin Tian's rampage in its territory. It roared, its huge roots lashing out like whips, while simultaneously spewing out a stream of dark green corrosive liquid!
Lin Tian remained calm and easily dodged the root strikes and corrosive sprays with [Star Leap].
He hovered in mid-air, and the [Law Imprisonment] technique was instantly unleashed!
Four dark gold chains precisely wrapped around the massive body of the Fallen Ancient Tree!
However, this elite leader was far stronger than ordinary monsters, and it struggled violently!
[Dominator's Eye] activated! True mental damage falls, inflicting a reduction in all attributes!
【Universal Gravity】! Maximum consumption! The terrifying gravity pulled the fallen ancient tree to its knees!
[Starstorm]! A devastating starstorm forms above the ancient tree, continuously burning and slowing it down!
Immediately afterward, Lin Tian's thoughts stirred, and the [Shadow Clone] reappeared!
The clone copied the original's combo without hesitation!
Double [Universal Pull]! Double [Starry Storm]!
In addition, the main body and clones' normal attacks and other small skills supplement the damage!
The Fallen Ancient Tree's 88 HP melted away like snow under the sun under this terrifying concentrated fire!
It waved its roots in vain, unleashing the [Great Earthquake Tremor] and [Wild Growth] in an attempt to interfere with Lin Tian, but with Lin Tian's agile movement and the restraint of his clones, it had little effect.
In less than ten seconds, the level 25 BOSS collapsed to the ground with a mournful howl of resentment, its massive body kicking up a cloud of dust and decaying leaves.
[Ding! Defeat level 25 BOSS [Fallen Ancient Tree - Root of Corruption], experience points +85000!]
[Ding! Talent 'Enhancement' triggered! Gain 50 'Enhancement Points'!]
[Dominator Power +100]
The generous reward made Lin Tian's lips curl into a slight smile.
He went forward to pick up the loot, and in addition to the usual silver coins and materials, he also got a level 25 B-rank leather leg armor. The stats were average, but he could sell it to a shop for money.
After this efficient monster-hunting and boss battle, Lin Tian's level and experience increased to more than halfway to level 21, his experience points exceeded 3, and his Dominator Power accumulated to more than 4 points.