In the world of "Tian Shi," the hands of every wild BOSS are stained with the blood of countless players, emphasizing the terrifying glory they represent.
Wild BOSSes exude supreme dignity, standing at the pinnacle of combat prowess in this world. They are akin to the nobles of battle, having single-handedly instilled fear in countless players during intense battles.
Chu You had the audacity to challenge a two-star elite leader because of his exceptional magic resistance, boasting a value of 13. This was already an exceptional feat in the early game, considering that high-level magic resistance equipment typically becomes available around or after level 20.
Acquiring magic resistance equipment is an arduous task due to the rarity of this attribute. Magic resistance, in essence, mitigates the damage inflicted by magical creatures and other players, offering significant protection against spells and magical attacks. A high magic resistance can even render one nearly immune to such effects, provided the attacker's magical potency isn't overwhelming.
However, these factors alone are insufficient to justify confronting a wild BOSS head-on, especially when the two sides are evenly matched in terms of level. What truly emboldened Chu You was his unwavering self-confidence as a rebirth. It's all about maintaining the right mindset and pushing the boundaries of ambition to their limits, and perhaps beyond.
While the majority of players were still struggling to reach level 3, Chu You, driven by an audacious and slightly mad mindset, boldly approached the very first wild BOSS in the world.
The serpentine sorceress, raised her head slowly, her inhuman eyes fixed on Chu You, the tall and determined player advancing towards her throne.
Half of her face bore snake scales, a stark contrast to the youthful and delicate visage on the other side.
With a sudden 'Bah,' a fat snake's tongue slithered out of her mouth, revealing the cyan fangs, and a faint, eerie smile gradually crept onto her face.
It was as if she was smiling at him, an inexplicable sensation that sent shivers down Chu You's spine.
In the blink of an eye, the serpentine sorceress's massive snake body propelled her within 20 meters of Chu You. She swiftly cast a magic light ball from her staff in his direction.
The battle had officially commenced.
The magic light ball was astonishingly fast, yet Chu You, intensely focused, had already prepared himself for a decisive move.
With a deep frown, Chu You swiftly sidestepped, narrowly evading the incoming attack.
Chu You's quick calculations told him that the wild BOSS's attack interval was precisely 1.5 seconds.
At that moment, serpentine sorceress unleashed another magic light ball.
Chu You once again narrowly evaded the approaching magic light ball and simultaneously activated his sprint mode, quickly closing the distance between him and the target using a zigzagging path.
Both combatants were on the verge of being within ten meters of each other.
Chu You meticulously calculated the timing and sensed that the Serpentine Sorceress was preparing for another attack. His body was poised, anticipating her move. As her next attack loomed, Chu You decisively released his Decapitate skill, conjuring a shimmering machete that swung towards the side of the Serpentine Sorceress's head, landing a solid blow on her neck.
An abrupt -200 damage figure flashed, and right after his evasion earlier, Chu You had managed to position himself beside the opponent, delivering another knife strike.
However, this time, the damage was surprisingly low at -37, despite Chu You's attack power being at 77.
The Serpentine Sorceress displayed a furrowed brow, her expression becoming more serious. She closed her eyes, tilted her head slightly, and an incantation appeared to be in progress.
It was clear she was initiating a skill, and Chu You observed it instantly, attempting to discern its nature.
Within seconds, he realized it—there was a 3-second casting time for the skill.
In a rush, Chu You quickly moved away to the side, for the skill's magical incantation bore the name: "Death and Sleep."
It was unmistakably a control spell, and the potential consequences of falling under its influence were dire.
In 3 seconds, Chu You had distanced himself from the opponent, reaching a distance of 20 meters. Notably, in the final second, he made a sudden leap, putting even more space between them.
However, it proved to be in vain.
As Chu You came to a stop, a sleep rune materialized above his head, signaling complete control over him.
Chu You was horrified – this was an all-encompassing, inescapable, and limitless large-scale magic.
A glance at the control time revealed that this state would automatically release itself after 30 seconds.
Chu You's gaze then fell upon the Serpentine Sorceress, who once again began to cast a spell.
A substantial concentration of cyan light beams gathered around her staff as she raised it with both hands, chanting incantations while looking up at the non-dazzling beam.
The surrounding air bore traces of energy flow, a clear indication that this was a highly potent spell.
In 8 seconds, the incantation took 8 seconds to complete, leaving Chu You with no choice but to watch helplessly as his opponent prepared her skills.
"Ten Thousand Snakes Bite!"
With the Serpentine Sorceress at the epicenter, a violent burst of cyan energy radiated outward at breakneck speed.
This was a wide-range attack spell.
One of the cyan light beams struck Chu You directly, and within the beam, he even discerned the faint image of a snake's head.
There was no other option but to endure it.
The cyan light beam struck Chu You's heart, dealing a devastating -566 damage.
His health bar plummeted, leaving him with just 234 points of health. Simultaneously, due to the impact, the control state was lifted.
Chu You's garment, his broken breastplate had been utterly obliterated!
"How could this be? How is this possible?
In 'Tianshi,' not only could player equipment be dropped, but player equipment could also be shattered."
Typically, the phenomenon of equipment shattering only occurred when the player's equipment had reached zero durability or had an extremely low durability value. When dealing with high-powered and lethal damage, a burst of explosive force was unleashed, and under these circumstances, there was a chance for the player's equipment to be destroyed.
This usually happened after changing professions. Equipment beyond level 10 had a durability attribute, and once that durability reached zero, the equipment's attribute bonuses became ineffective.
However, equipment below level 10 lacked a durability attribute, so there was no logical reason for this to occur.
Yet, here it was, shocking Chu You as he gazed at his bare upper body. He had never anticipated such an outcome.
His Physical Defense had been reduced by -3!
Chu You, now stripped of his gear, quickly reached for a small vial of healing potion and consumed it. Those two recent spells would have wiped out entire groups of players, even hundreds of them.
Chu You did possess a magic resistance bonus, but the -566 devastating damage was overwhelming, not to mention other players.
As she cast yet another spell, the Serpentine Sorceress calmly closed the 20-meter gap to Chu You and resumed launching her regular attacks against him.
Chu You dodged her attacks with agility, ensuring his health remained on the rise, all while keeping a watchful eye on his Decapitate skill, which was nearing its cooldown. When he closed the distance with his opponent once more, Chu You swung his sword to strike.
This time, the damage was a bit lower at -34.
Mastering the opponent's attack intervals, understanding the speed and trajectory of the general attack magic balls, Chu You had honed a medium-difficulty melee combat style that would astound the average player. As long as the opponent refrained from using skills, Chu You was on his way to defeating this wild boss.
After a while, Chu You relied on a potion to increase his blood volume by 80 points, bringing his total health to 314. Quickly, he drank another potion, leaving only 6 bottles left.
At that moment, the scenario was of a tall, slender player brandishing a gleaming white sword and gracefully striking down a 2-meter-high monster. A radiant light emanated from the player's side, infusing the scene with a captivating dance-like charm.
Nonetheless, Chu You's attack speed was still limited by the sword's rhythm. Typically, the Serpentine Sorceress managed to launch two attacks before Chu You could retaliate.
"After Chu You once again decapitated the boss, -200 HP appeared on the opponent."
"'Enough!' The Serpentine Sorceress let out a monstrous hiss, closed her eyes, and cast a death spell once more.
Chu You was shocked and quickly checked his health. He knew all too well that if he reengaged, it would spell certain doom."
What could he do?
In the span of 3 seconds, in terms of combat, it wasn't particularly long or short. Wild BOSSes were ruthless and would never provide any fluke chances to players.
Yet, human intuition sometimes found solutions in the briefest of moments.
Spotting a pool of white-smoked liquid nearby, Chu You felt like he'd found an answer.
Activating his sprint mode once more, Chu You swiftly ran toward the pool of liquid. Relying on the heightened speed of his battle-hardened body, Chu You reached the liquid's edge rapidly.
With a sound of "tsss" appearing, Chu You's health dipped by -10 points.
Simultaneously, the Serpentine Sorceress unleashed her magic. Chu You's body abruptly froze, rendering him immobile.
The ground quaked beneath them, while an overwhelming surge of energy enveloped the Serpentine Sorceress as she unleashed her wide-reaching spell. Chu You found himself in an exceedingly precarious situation.
After three seconds, Chu You suffered a -10 damage, and the controlled physical state was promptly lifted.
Regaining his mobility, Chu You continued to retreat, maintaining a safe distance from his opponent. This allowed him to make well-timed judgments when the Serpentine Sorceress launched her skill attack.
"Ten Thousand Snakes Bite!"
With a resounding boom, a cyan light beam rapidly expanded across a wide area.
Chu You swiftly dodged, his instincts guiding him to avoid the powerful magical onslaught.
After unleashing her skill, the Serpentine Sorceress contorted her snake-like body, coming to a halt 18 meters away from Chu You before launching her general attacks.
Drawing from his previous combat experience, Chu You initiated a counterattack.
The Serpentine Sorceress's health steadily dwindled. By this point, Chu You's Decapitate skill was primed, but his magic reserves had not yet reached 100, rendering the skill inaccessible.
Nonetheless, this tactic still depleted the Sorceress's energy.
Accidentally, Chu You made a mistake, resulting in a -120 damage as the opponent's basic attack struck him, leaving him with a health pool of 310.
Just three more attacks, and Chu You would meet his demise. For an average player, a 1.5-second attack interval was exceedingly rapid, allowing little room for counterattacks. Most would be left with no option but to frantically evade, and even then, a single careless move could prove fatal.
Chu You maintained an unwavering focus, determined to not repeat his errors. He steadied his mind, controlled his movements, and seized each fleeting moment.
To accomplish what Chu You was capable of, it required dedicated practice in the game to master these advanced combat skills.
Gradually, Chu You honed his mastery of the attack pattern against Serpentine Sorceress. Each time she unleashed her "Death and Slumber" spell, Chu You swiftly sought refuge in the pool of liquid, allowing the poisonous gas to release his immobilized body. He would then carefully reposition himself to face the sorceress again, countering her potent serpent-themed magic with relentless sword strikes, sapping her life force with each blow.
With the passage of time, Serpentine Sorceress began to panic as her health dwindled rapidly, while Chu You's health was almost back to full.
Sensing that her time was running out, the Serpentine Sorceress abandoned her typical combat style and employed her snake-like body to ensnare Chu You right in front of her.
Chu You didn't anticipate this move, and he could distinctly feel the smooth and delicate texture of the serpentine body as it coiled around him, sending a shiver down his spine.
The Serpentine Sorceress bared her fangs and sank them into Chu You's exposed left shoulder, sending a subtle tingling sensation through his body.
Chu You turned his head and locked eyes with Serpentine Sorceress, but her gaze was far from human. Their eyes met, and they radiated cold intensity.
-40, -40, Chu You's health dropped, but to his astonishment, the Sorceress's health surged: +80, +80, continuously replenishing her vitality.
In disbelief, Chu You was almost hemorrhaging health.
After five consecutive damages, Serpentine Sorceress released her grip on Chu You.
"Your... blood, delicious," the Sorceress uttered, her half-serpentine face betraying an eerie satisfaction before launching another spell.
Furiously evading according to his earlier tactics, Chu You knew the Sorceress was on the brink of defeat.
As her health dropped to its previous level, Serpentine Sorceress refrained from using her blood-draining skill.
"Decapitate!" With a rush of excitement, Chu You unleashed the final, fatal blow, taking down the Sorceress, whose health had dwindled to 294 out of 3000 HP.
In her final moments, several pieces of equipment dropped from the Sorceress. Among them, a particular piece glimmered with a radiant red aura, hovering mid-air like a star in the night sky. Chu You's heart raced at the sight.
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