"Ding! ~"
System prompt: Please be advised that your level has temporarily ascended to 50. It will revert to its original state after the celestial trial concludes!
In response to the system's continuous elevation of player levels to mitigate actual difficulty, Jiang Han remained unsurprised. In comparison to the terrifying growth of beastly creatures, even at level 50, humans still lagged behind. After all, non-humanoid entities lacked the concept of equipment, and the higher the tier, the stronger their attribute growth. Players, on the other hand, needed to rely on equipment to stack attributes to compete.
However, understanding oneself and one's adversary ensures a hundred victories in a hundred battles. To discern the gap clearly, he took the initiative to inspect his own attributes.
[Fallen One, Jiang Han Shui] (Bronze-level BOSS)
Level: 50
Health: 25,000
Attack: 600
Defense: 250
Reputation: 12,000
Luck: 0
Unallocated Free Attribute Points: 5
Introduction: ...
...
A robust 600 points in attack! The advancement of the Art of Slaughter remained potent. Besides contributing to the attack numerical value, the Art of Slaughter also provided a percentage-based attack bonus, destined not to be eliminated. Allocating all free attribute points to attack, Jiang Han's strength increased once again.
Simultaneously, the phantom of the Water Qilin solidified completely.
"Ding! ~"
System prompt: Please eliminate enemies within ten minutes. If successfully accomplished, the talent acquisition range will ascend to S~A tier; if unsuccessful, it will be S~B tier!
A tier! As long as he defeated the Water Qilin, the talent he could obtain would be at least A tier. However...
"Immortal-level BOSS, the system really knows how to play!" Jiang Han's expression was unprecedentedly solemn.
Immortal level! This transcended the Dark Gold level of the previous stage by far too many levels, spanning at least three ranks: Spiritual, Earth, and Heavenly!
Although the system had raised his level to 50, facing a level 1 Immortal-level BOSS, his attributes remained at a disadvantage, not to mention in terms of skills, where he was thoroughly overwhelmed.
[Water Qilin] (Immortal-level BOSS)
Level: 1
Health: 100,000
Attack: 680
Defense: 350
Skills: [Breath of Water], [Chill Surge], [Divine Auspice], [Forbidden · Ocean Domain]
Introduction: A super rare creature within the vast seas, an ordinary person might never encounter in their entire life. As a branch of auspicious beings, it naturally possesses perfect control over the water element. Even in its infancy, it reigns as a dominant force, and upon reaching maturity, it has the chance to step into the divine realm, becoming one of the top-tier experts on the Eternal Heaven Continent. Since it became one of the levels in the celestial trial, there might be corresponding responses in the real world.
...
Jiang Han felt immense pressure. His attributes were completely surpassed, with no advantage in any aspect. Moreover, the Water Qilin's skills had absurd names, and its final skill even had the word "Forbidden."
What does that mean? A level 1 Water Qilin has already learned to cast forbidden curses?
"Howl!"
The Water Qilin roared, and its glossy scales reflected a deadly danger. A swirling stream appeared in its wide-open mouth, surging forward and erupting into a water pillar.
Seeing this, Jiang Han, who was well-prepared, would not blindly confront it. He quickly dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the water pillar slamming into his chest.
However, the Water Qilin didn't stop there. Tilting its head, the water pillar changed its position, moving horizontally.
"!!"
Jiang Han was surprised. Without hesitation, he bent his waist, falling backward. Before he could make any further moves, a bone-chilling cold enveloped him. The ground, wet from the previous attack, quickly frosted over.
The cold invaded his body, causing Jiang Han's blood to freeze momentarily.
"Ding! ~"
System prompt: The Water Qilin used the skill [Chill Surge], reducing the speed of all enemy units within a 30-meter radius centered around itself by 50%, and their attack speed by 50%, lasting for ten seconds!
Ten seconds?!
Jiang Han's face changed dramatically. Trying to move but slowed down, the Water Qilin reacted quickly from a distance. Taking advantage of the situation, it leaped into the air, viciously stomping on both sides of Jiang Han's shoulders, pressing him to the ground.
-4555!
Just a simple normal attack, and Jiang Han's health dropped by nearly one-fifth!
"Howl!"
It roared at Jiang Han, the deafening sound ringing in his ears at close range, extremely uncomfortable.
In the next second, a surging stream took shape in its mouth. Facing each other at such a close distance, it was confident that the enemy had no way to dodge.
Is he going to lose?
Jiang Han gritted his teeth, attempting to break free, but his arms were firmly pressed down, and he could only watch the stream forming in the Water Qilin's mouth.
What to do?
His brain raced, trying to find a way out of this predicament.
Admittedly, he felt that his performance in the celestial trial was good so far. If luck favored him, the talent choices within the S~B tier range might still allow him to obtain an S tier. However...
He was unwilling to stop here!
Watching the stream about to erupt, in the urgency of the moment, Jiang Han suddenly thought of something. His mouth tightened, gathering saliva at the tip of his tongue, and he forcefully spat it out: "Ha... phew!"
Spit burst out, accurately entering the Water Qilin's mouth, slowly sliding down its massive tongue.
Water Qilin: ...
"Ha... phew!"
Just as the second wave of water elemental attacks was about to hit, the Water Qilin immediately leaped backward, avoiding the opponent's shameless interference. After spitting a few mouthfuls of saliva onto the ground, it glared angrily.
Saved!
Jiang Han quickly got up, looking at the extremely enraged Water Qilin, not letting it off the hook: "Don't think you're the only one who can breathe water. We humans also have innate mastery over the water element."
"Ding! ~"
System prompt: Please note, the Water Qilin's hostility towards you increased by 1000!
"Ding! ~"
System prompt: Due to your provocation, the Water Qilin is about to use the skill [Forbidden · Ocean Domain]!
"Howl!"
The Water Qilin roared towards the sky, a dazzling blue light enveloping its entire body. Beneath it, a surging and billowing wave gradually spread in all directions. In almost a matter of seconds, it submerged Jiang Han's ankles.
Seeing this, Jiang Han's brows furrowed with seriousness.
Although temporarily out of danger, how to defeat the Water Qilin next remained an unsolvable question.
"Gurgle..."
However, just as Jiang Han felt like he was facing a formidable enemy, his blood
suddenly began to surge. A strange cold energy flowed from his chest to his limbs and bones.
This is...
Jiang Han was overjoyed.
The evil power within me is finally about to erupt!
"Ding! ~"
System prompt: Congratulations on reaching level 50 and unlocking the potential of the Dark Swordsman in battle, comprehending the skill: [Dark Reincarnation] (S tier)!
As the sole hidden class, the potential of the Dark Swordsman is unquestionable. At a crucial moment, it unexpectedly played a role again, helping Jiang Han comprehend a brand-new skill.
"Must be powerful!"
While the Water Qilin had not yet unleashed the Ocean Domain, Jiang Han quickly opened the skill panel to examine the details:
[Dark Reincarnation] (S tier)
Introduction: The Dark Swordsman walks on the edge between life and death, unafraid of death but eager to triumph. He possesses the special ability to squeeze out every bit of strength from his body to defeat his opponent.
Effect: All attributes increase by 50% within five minutes.
Negative effect: After use, level decreases by 10.
Cooldown: Seven natural days.