The War Domain?
Sounds like a skill of the enhancement type, doesn't it?
Upon opening the package, Jiang Han saw a skill book with a red cover. With eager anticipation, he checked the details:
[War Domain](S-class)
Introduction: A warrior who has experienced bloody battles, possessing extraordinary aura, killing intent, and strength far beyond ordinary individuals. Always the focal point on the battlefield, he instills fear in enemies and inspires allies.
Effect: In a radius of 50 meters centered around oneself, enemy unit attacks are reduced, and attacks of allied members, including oneself, are increased. The degree of reduction or increase is determined by the difference between the two sides.
Duration: Three minutes
Cooldown: Five minutes
Requirements: Melee class professions
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This skill not only provides buffs but also comes with debuffs for enemies!
Jiang Han's eyes lit up, decisively learning it, adding another powerful skill to his skill bar.
"Rustle..."
Fully equipped, he smoothly traversed the Ghost Swamp and entered the deeper part of the map controlled by the Dark faction.
Looking into the distance, a vast expanse of mountains unfolded before Jiang Han's eyes.
The mountains soared into the clouds, devoid of the expected snow, but rather, the surface of the mountains was reddish, with exposed rocks and almost no trace of trees, presenting a desolate and lifeless scene.
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: You have entered the map [Lava Mountains]!
Jiang Han picked up the map and carefully examined it, confirming that the location marked by Sheryl was at the highest point of the mountains. He immediately prepared to set out.
"Goo, goo!"
An untimely sound interrupted Jiang Han, halting his progress in the mission.
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Jiang Han checked the time and saw that it was seven in the evening.
Well, the siege battle starts at ten, meaning I missed lunch?
With thoughts of self-preservation, Jiang Han promptly logged off, heated the pancakes sent by his mother, enjoyed his dinner with hot water, and browsed the official forum.
"About the Bounty Value of One Jiang Han Shui's Head"
"Report on One Jiang Han Shui, Official Complaint Results"
"My Adventures with an NPC Girlfriend"
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"Why are most of these about One Jiang Han Shui?" Jiang Han shook his head, feeling quite helpless. "I admit he's handsome, but do you all have to be so fanatical..."
At least in the Eastern region, the game ID One Jiang Han Shui had become synonymous with trending topics wherever these four words appeared, always accompanied by high popularity.
After a bout of complaints, he clicked on the second pinned post, wanting to know the results of the so-called complaint.
"Official: We apologize. After investigation, this player has not engaged in any behavior using external tools. The reason for temporarily displaying strength far beyond current players is merely a result of item utilization."
Seeing this, Jiang Han breathed a sigh of relief.
To be honest, he was afraid that the game officials would intentionally target him, putting him in a more unfavorable situation.
With a full stomach, he quickly put on his helmet and continued his battle.
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"Swoosh!"
Accompanied by a white light, he re-entered the game.
Confirming the direction on the map was correct, Jiang Han hurried towards it. Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, as he was about to climb, a nearby fiery red stone suddenly grew limbs and lunged at him with a punch.
Jiang Han reacted swiftly, immediately sidestepping the attack.
Eye of Insight!
[Lava Stone Monster](Normal Monster)
Level: 38
Health: 220,000
Attack: 500-550
Defense: 700-800
Skills: [Sturdy][Petrification]
Introduction: Stone monsters living around the Lava Mountains, irritable in nature, fond of high-temperature environments. Due to the more dangerous creatures at higher altitudes, they can only inhabit the foothills.
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As a level 38 monster, the Lava Stone Monster's defense was stronger than its attack. Clearly, it emphasized reinforcement in defense through its skills. For ordinary players, killing efficiency was not low, making it an alternative leveling target.
"Hiss!"
Confirming that the enemy posed little threat, Jiang Han swept his blade, the sword blade touching the Lava Stone Monster, leaving a deep sword mark, while activating the War Domain.
Perfect, he could test the power of the War Domain on these small monsters.
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: You have used the skill [War Domain], increasing your own attack by 20%, decreasing Lava Stone Monster's attack by 20%, lasting three minutes!
Being two levels higher than him, the Lava Stone Monster still suffered a 20% buff and debuff from the War Domain. Moreover, it was a ranged skill, truly worthy of its S-class grade!
-15547!
The Lava Stone Monster's defense was indeed solid, but it faced an opponent whose attack attributes had long surpassed the norm.
Taking damage in the five digits, the stone monster seemed to acknowledge the formidable strength of its opponent, glowing red, retracting its limbs and curling up.
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: Lava Stone Monster used the skill [Petrification], decreasing attack by 20%, increasing defense by 30%, lasting two minutes!
With only 550 points of attack originally, now reduced by 20% due to the War Domain, who could it possibly harm?
Jiang Han was speechless, not even bothering to dodge. He unleashed a frenzy of slashes and Deathly Slash, taking it down in a matter of seconds.
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: Congratulations on killing the [Lava Stone Monster], gaining 2500 experience!
The experience was decent, but Jiang Han currently needed 1.2 million experience to level up. Calculating, he would need to kill 480 of these monsters, a considerable waste of time. Naturally, he wouldn't linger at the foot of the mountain after dealing with several blocking Lava Stone Monsters.
After handling several obstructing Lava Stone Monsters, Jiang Han reached a mid-level point where the temperature was even higher. He saw many creatures resembling long-armed monkeys playing and chasing each other on the mountainside—
[Sharp Beak Fire Apes](Normal Monsters)
Level: 40
Health: 280,000
Attack: 1000-1080
Defense: 420-460
Skills: [Taunt][Rock Throw]
Introduction: Strange apes that love high-temperature environments, agile in movement, extremely aggressive in attack, and fond of taunting enemies. One of the most detested creatures in the Tianheng Continent.
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"Hmm?"
Jiang Han looked at the monster panel, his expression somewhat strange. "Taunting enemies?"
What concept was this "taunt"?
Attracting the hatred of the opponent, forcing them to attack oneself, or just simple verbal mockery?
To be on the safe side, he decided to find a lone monster first.
"Everyone, come and see, someone's here!"
However, before he could make a move, a Sharp Beak Fire Ape spotted Jiang Han and immediately called for its companions.
At the words, more than ten Sharp Beak Fire Apes rushed over.
"..."
For a moment, Jiang Han hesitated on whether to engage.
"This guy looks so ugly!" one of the Sharp Beak
Fire Apes commented.
"Indeed, very ugly. And his name is weird, One Jiang Han Shui. Did his father's head get kicked by a donkey, giving him such a name?"
"You see him...
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The Sharp Beak Fire Apes chattered away, making Jiang Han immediately understand the meaning of "taunt."
No wonder the introduction said Sharp Beak Fire Apes were one of the most detested creatures on the Tianheng Continent—they were truly malicious!
"Today, none of you will live!" Jiang Han's killing intent rose as he approached with his sword.
Only in the game would one deal with such chatterbox creatures. If it were in the city, these loquacious fellows would have probably received a slap or two, educating them on what it meant to be ignorant and unappreciative.
"Oh, he's angry!"
"With such big steps, be careful not to trip over your own eggs!"
"These little short legs running are quite amusing. Is he a duck or something?"