It was originally just a trash skill.
But after being upgraded from F-tier to A+ tier, it underwent a complete transformation!
It turned what was merely an escape skill into a perfect stealth assassination skill!
Moreover...
It's been mentioned before that the mage class's elemental domain skills start at A+ tier.
However, they can be upgraded with skill points.
On the other hand, the high demon class, although it also possesses domain skills, starts at a lower level, only A- tier.
After all, the high demon class is a special dual-path class, combining both magic and physical combat, so if their skill levels were the same as other classes, it would undoubtedly be too overpowered.
To ensure that 'Shedding the Golden Shell' wouldn't be detected by Norton's 'Chaos Domain,' Ling Zhan conducted thorough testing.
After all, 'Shedding the Golden Shell' was only an A+ tier skill, so if Norton had upgraded 'Chaos Domain' to S-tier, it would easily be detected.
So, when Ling Zhan fired the third shot at the rear line with his dragon sniper...
He used an S-tier skill to test the waters.
'Extreme Acceleration!'
This skill caused the bullet to surpass the speed of light, and it even passed through Norton's Chaos Domain at that moment.
It's worth noting that even in an S- tier Chaos Domain, such a skill would be detected.
After all, an S- tier Chaos Domain is capable of detecting bullets that surpass the speed of light.
Why are S-tier skills referred to as god-tier skills?
Because they transcend conventional rules.
For example, the fastest known speed by humans is the speed of light.
But in the realm of S-tier skills, surpassing the speed of light and ignoring spatial constraints is not uncommon.
So...
When Ling Zhan fired the third shot and saw the confused expression on Norton's face.
He instantly deduced...
That this guy's Chaos Domain skill was at most A+ tier, maybe even lower.
With that in mind...
The possibilities for operation expanded greatly.
This meant that as long as Ling Zhan used stealth or displacement skills above A+ tier, he wouldn't be detected by the domain.
And indeed, Ling Zhan's guess was correct.
By the time Norton realized what was happening, Ling Zhan had already infiltrated the enemy's rear line and mercilessly slaughtered their fragile support units.
Ridiculously, these support demons, eager to keep up with the charging frontline, had no awareness of their surroundings, so much so that by the time Ling Zhan had taken out three or four of them, the rest finally noticed.
But by then, it was too late.
Consequently...
The Free Federation's trump card of thirty resurrection attempts was gone just like that.
Clack!!
Seeing that the enemy had stopped in their tracks, staring at him in terror.
Ling Zhan, for the first time, began walking directly toward the Free Federation team.
The blackened barrel of his blood-stained gun struck fear into the hearts of all the powerful warriors.
As the non-specialist figure approached them, the remaining thirty-one demons and beasts didn't feel relief; instead, they were overcome with fear.
Only Norton clenched his razor-sharp demon fangs, staring at the figure with pure hatred.
Have I lost?
Have I really lost?
I refuse to accept this!
I absolutely refuse to accept this!
Why does someone as powerful as me have to be defeated by a jobless non-specialist!?
The key issue is that I have a team on my side!
And yet...
No matter how much unwillingness raged in his heart, Norton had to admit...
He couldn't find any way to counter or attack!
At this moment, Norton's mindset was starting to collapse, and even the chaos energy surrounding him began to fluctuate uncontrollably.
He had thought that fully activating his demon bloodline, gaining more high-level skill books, and having the advice of Free Federation's top strategists would guarantee victory.
But up until now, not only had he gained nothing, but he had also been forced to retreat again and again!
What filled him with despair even more...
Was that it seemed like he hadn't even touched the other guy's clothes!!
He firmly believed that if he could just land one punch!
Then he could use the rending and invading power of chaos to erase his opponent!
But the problem was...
He couldn't touch him!
It felt as if he was being completely toyed with by the other guy!
"Damn it!! Screw it! Charge!!"
Surrender was out of the question.
Sensing the fear slowly spreading through his companions, Norton knew that if he didn't order an immediate charge, his forces would soon fall apart.
So...
Swish!!
He once again charged toward Ling Zhan!
His companions gritted their teeth and let out a roar, charging with their captain, making one last desperate stand!
Of course, there was still a faint glimmer of hope in their hearts.
What if?
What if this charge actually worked?
However...
Reality proved they were far too optimistic.
This time, the jobless non-specialist didn't target Norton's companions but directly launched an attack on Norton himself!
"Die!!"
Norton let out one final roar.
And perhaps it was just the audience's imagination...
But it seemed like, hidden within that desperate roar, there was also a trace of fear and despair.
Clack!!
The spectators watched as Ling Zhan, charging forward, once again assembled his dual guns into the dragon sniper rifle with incredible speed!
Wow!
Is he actually planning to charge into battle with the dragon sniper!?
Both sides closed the distance, covering the hundreds of meters between them in a matter of seconds.
In that instant.
Norton suddenly felt his vision blur, and everything before him plunged into darkness.
At the same time, his perception and domain felt as if they had been sealed off, unable to detect any movement.
Even...
His breathing, blood flow, neural activity, and all other biological functions were completely frozen.
But that wasn't all...
All of his active buffs, his four core attributes, his defense, resistance stats, maximum health... everything was reduced by 60%.
Norton felt like he had already died at that moment.
But in reality, his death didn't come until the next second.
The non-specialist figure, having closed the distance, leapt up and landed on top of the now paralyzed Chaos Demon's three-meter-tall body.
He shoved the two-meter-long barrel of the dragon sniper rifle into Norton's mouth.
Clack!!
He pulled the trigger!
Boom!!
Under the horrified gazes of the other Free Federation members, the super-spec bullet tore through Norton's body from top to bottom, exploding like a small nuclear warhead!
In the next moment.
Norton's lieutenant, the one who had once arrogantly taunted, "Dragon Empire brats! Don't be cocky! You better pray you don't meet me," raised his hand to shout the word "surrender."
However...
Mmph!!
The bloodied barrel of a gun, dripping with Chaos Demon blood, was shoved into his mouth.
Bang!!
Another shot!
Another life extinguished!!