Chapter 38: The Battle Simulation Skill
Kalki sat cross-legged in his room, ready to explore the latest addition to his system's capabilities. He activated his battle simulation skill, and a holographic panel appeared before him, displaying a detailed description of how to use the skill.
Yaksha, the AI moderator of Kalki's system, observed intently. Despite being the system's AI, Yaksha was only a moderator and didn't know the uses of skills generated by the system. These skills were calculated based on present and future situations around Kalki.
The holographic panel read:
Welcome to the Battle Simulation Skill. This skill contains a thousand slots, each slot housing a unique beast. As the slot number increases, the power of the beasts also increases. When a beast is defeated, you can obtain ores, herbs, and occasionally skill cards, weapons, and blueprints through lucky draws. These lucky draws can be opened each time a slot is finished. Complete 25 slots to unlock another ability.
Kalki read the description with growing excitement. This was the perfect opportunity to test his powers without the monotony of defeating weak opponents like Dhanush. Yaksha gave a satisfied laugh and then disappeared, leaving Kalki to his task.
With eager anticipation, Kalki opened the first slot. An image of the beast and its information materialized on the panel:
Name: Inferno Stalker
Tier: Epic
Affinity: Fire
Attributes:
Attack: 314
Agility: 350
Endurance: 309
Skills:
Blazing Dash (Epic), Firestorm Barrage (Epic), Flame Wall (Rare+), Heat Wave (Rare+), Scorching Claws (Rare+), Molten Spit (Rare+), Ember Strike (Rare+)....
Special Skill:
Inferno Surge
[Inferno Stalker Skills:
Blazing Dash (Epic): The Inferno Stalker can move at blinding speeds, leaving a trail of flames in its wake that can burn anything it touches.
Firestorm Barrage (Epic): The beast can unleash a barrage of fireballs from its mouth, each capable of causing significant damage upon impact.
Flame Wall (Rare+): The Inferno Stalker can summon a wall of fire to block attacks or trap its opponents.
Heat Wave (Rare+): The beast can emit a powerful wave of heat that can disorient and weaken its enemies.
Scorching Claws (Rare+): Its claws can heat up to extreme temperatures, slicing through most materials with ease.
Molten Spit (Rare+): The Inferno Stalker can spit molten lava, burning through armor and flesh alike.
Ember Strike (Rare+): The beast can focus its power into a single, devastating strike, capable of incinerating its target.
Special Skill:
Inferno Surge: The Inferno Stalker can channel all its energy into a massive surge of fire, engulfing the entire battlefield in flames and causing catastrophic damage to everything in its path.]
The Inferno Stalker had a sleek, lean body built for speed and agility, with flames dancing along its lithe form. Its eyes glowed with an intense heat, and its claws looked sharp enough to cut through steel.
Despite the beast's impressive stats, Kalki did not fear. He knew that when he activated his Apex Mode, his stats would double, and his skills' efficiency would increase greatly. Most importantly, he had the ability to draw unlimited essence from his surroundings.
With a determined grin, Kalki clicked on the start button. The world around him shifted, and he found himself standing on a vast, plain grassy land. The sky above was clear, and a gentle breeze rustled the grass beneath his feet. The peaceful setting belied the imminent battle.
Before him, the Inferno Stalker began to manifest. Initially, the air shimmered with intense heat, creating waves of distortion. Gradually, flames flickered and coalesced, forming the outline of the beast. The fire intensified, solidifying into a sleek, lean body built for speed and agility. Its eyes glowed with an intense heat, and its claws looked sharp enough to cut through steel. The flames danced along its form, making it appear both ethereal and deadly.
Kalki felt the adrenaline surge through his veins. He activated Apex Mode, feeling his power surge as his stats doubled. His confidence soared, knowing he had the advantage of unlimited essence.
Kalki reviewed his skills and got some ideas to kill the beasts in seconds, but he chose not to use them. He wanted to test all his skills in the match. The Inferno Stalker, a sleek and agile beast, observed him from the ground as Kalki flew above.
Kalki decided to initiate the battle with his Meteor skill. He summoned meteorites into the sky, ready to rain down on the beast. With a swift movement of his hand, the meteorites hurtled towards the Inferno Stalker. However, the beast displayed incredible intelligence and agility. Using its Blazing Dash, it climbed the incoming meteorites, leaping from one to another with ease, and avoiding the deadly barrage entirely.
Kalki was shocked by the beast's IQ level. The Inferno Stalker then used Heat Wave, sending a disorienting wave of heat towards Kalki, momentarily blinding him. Taking advantage of Kalki's disorientation, the beast launched an attack with its Scorching Claws. Kalki managed to evade the attack using his Inferno Stride skill, barely escaping the lethal strike.
Suddenly, the Inferno Stalker used its special skill, Inferno Surge. With a roar that shook the very air around them, it unleashed a beam of extreme temperature directly towards Kalki. The heat was so intense that the surrounding environment began to warp and shimmer even before the beam made contact. Kalki's eyes widened in alarm as he tried to summon his speed, but this time, his reactions were just a fraction too slow. The beam struck him with a force that felt like the wrath of a blazing sun, melting the ground beneath him and sending waves of scorching energy in all directions.
The impact created a massive crater, its edges glowing with residual heat and flickering flames. In the center of this fiery devastation, Kalki struggled to stand. His limbs felt like lead, weighed down by the disorienting effects of the Inferno Surge. The world around him spun in a dizzying blur, the searing pain making it hard to focus. He could feel the ground, now molten and unstable, threatening to give way under his feet. Each breath was a battle as he fought to remain conscious, knowing that the next few moments would be crucial for his survival.
In his dazed state, Kalki managed to summon the remnants of his strength and focus his energy. At the last second, he activated his epic skill, Tempest Embrace. A vortex of wind and water enveloped him, forming a protective barrier that absorbed and deflected the remaining heat and energy from the Inferno Surge. Though the force of the attack had already taken its toll, the Tempest Embrace shielded him from the full brunt of the assault. Slowly, Kalki regained his footing, the dizziness subsiding as the cool embrace of his power soothed his battered body.
As Kalki regained his senses, he looked around and was shocked by the devastation. The beam had created a mega-large crater, its enormous depth and width filled with remnants of fire essence. These remnants smoldered and glowed with residual heat, casting an eerie, flickering light across the ruined landscape. The sheer destruction was staggering, with the once-solid ground now scorched and molten, resembling a scene from an apocalyptic nightmare.
Everywhere he looked, there were signs of the Inferno Stalker's wrath. The surrounding terrain was marred by charred and melted debris, twisted and warped by the extreme temperatures. The air was thick with the acrid smell of burning, and the heat radiated from the crater's edges, making it hard to breathe. It was a stark reminder of the immense power he was up against, and Kalki knew that this was only the beginning of the challenges he would face in this perilous battle.
The Inferno Stalker, undeterred, began to charge up its Inferno Surge again. Seeing this, Kalki's expression changed to a devilish smile. He felt a surge of excitement and a dark thrill coursing through him. He was enjoying the fight and wanted more.
Kalki's demeanor shifted into a more devilish nature, relishing the challenge and the intense battle. The thrill of the fight ignited a deep, fierce joy within him, and he prepared himself to meet the Inferno Stalker's next attack head-on, ready to push his limits and embrace the chaos of the battle.
Kalki's devilish smile widened as he faced the Inferno Stalker's renewed assault. He charged at the beast with his Flame Tempest Fist, his burning fist colliding with the beast's Inferno Surge beam. Despite the searing pain, Kalki's laughter never wavered as his fist slowly pushed through the beam, inching closer to the beast.
When Kalki's fist fully reached the beast, the Inferno Stalker activated its Firestorm Barrage in a desperate attempt to protect itself. But the smile on Kalki's face only grew wider, and the beast shivered at the sight of his devilish grin. Suddenly, meteorites rained down from behind Kalki, breaking through the beast's defenses and striking its lean body with devastating impact.
The Inferno Stalker tried to use its special skill again, but Kalki was irritated by its persistence. He decided to test his second most powerful skill, Elemental Chaos Burst. Both combatants began stacking their essence, preparing to unleash their ultimate attacks.
The Inferno Stalker drew the surrounding essence, fire and heat swirling around it in a chaotic dance. Meanwhile, Kalki collected essence from the air, turning it into both fire and wind, mixing them into a large, chaotic ball. The ball of essence grew, resembling the energy of ten nuclear bombs, and continued to increase in size and intensity.
Both sides launched their attacks simultaneously. The Inferno Stalker's beam and Kalki's chaotic ball of fire and wind clashed. The epic beast continued to channel its power, but Kalki's Elemental Chaos Burst absorbed the beast's attack, growing even larger. The ball of chaotic energy slowly traveled towards the beast, overpowering its defenses.
The impact of Kalki's skill was like twenty nuclear bombs detonating simultaneously. The Inferno Stalker turned to ashes, and the sheer force of the blast sent Kalki hurtling a great distance away. The aftermath of the explosion was devastating, with the landscape left in chaotic disarray, scorched and torn apart by the immense power.
Kalki struggled to stand, his body covered in serious wounds. Blood dripped from numerous gashes, and his muscles ached from the exertion. Despite his injuries, Kalki gave a satisfied, devilish smile before collapsing. As his eyes closed, he heard the system's voice announcing that he had obtained a chance to open a lucky draw. With a sense of accomplishment, he lost consciousness, eager to see what rewards awaited him when he woke.
[ Note: - Open the comment section to see the image of Inferno Stalker]
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Kalki's System Panel: [ When fighting with Inferno stalker]
- **Name:** Kalki [ Adept Stage Cultivation]
- **Elemental Affinity:** Wind, Fire
- **Attributes:**
- **Attack:** 254
- **Agility:** 252
- **Intelligence:** 56
- **Endurance:** 240
- **Weapons:**Blazing Tempest
- **Elemental Mastery:** Wind- 8.94%, Fire-5.36%
- **Skills:**
Epic: - Tempest Embrace [wind]
Rare +: - Inferno Stride [wind+fire], Flame Tempest Fist [wind+fire], Meteor Storm[wind+fire]
Rare: - Gale Stride [wind], Tempest Fist [wind], Tempest Stones [Rare], Blazing Slash [fire], Inferno Burst [fire], Ember Shield [fire], Elemental Sculptor [rare]
- **Inheritance Skills: **
Apex Mode, Elemental Chaos Burst