Chapter 138: Facing Kassadin
The purple-black orb hurtling toward Su Yu was none other than the boss's unique skill—**[Nether Sphere]**.
The moment it struck, Su Yu's **[Lightning Shield]** shattered instantly, and his health dropped drastically until only 16% remained.
"What insane damage!" Su Yu exclaimed, his heart pounding. But as he tried to move, he realized something alarming.
A debuff icon had appeared in his status bar:
**[Void Imprisonment]**: You are in a state of **[Imprisonment]**, unable to attack, move, or cast spells for 10 minutes.
"Ten minutes of control?" Su Yu thought, shocked. Not only was **[Nether Sphere]** a high-damage homing skill, but it also carried an overwhelming immobilization effect. "How is this boss so powerful?"
His first instinct was to use his **[Senior Scholar Badge]** to dispel the imprisonment. But then a thought crossed his mind:
"If any other player faced this, and they didn't have a way to break free, would it mean an automatic failure? The main storyline wouldn't set up a trap like that—there must be another purpose."
Deciding to test his theory, Su Yu held off on dispelling the effect, opting instead to observe.
While Su Yu was immobilized, the boss, **[Void Walker Kassadin]**, turned his attention to Tina.
Kassadin's dark-purple lightsaber cut through the air, unleashing void energy that swirled like a storm around Tina, threatening to consume her entirely.
Despite the onslaught, Tina held her ground. Her golden aura flared brightly, standing firm against Kassadin's blows.
The battle raged for five minutes, with Tina and Kassadin trading skillful attacks. Both unleashed powerful techniques, testing each other to the limit.
Gradually, Tina's health dropped, reaching 50%. Kassadin's health, meanwhile, was reduced to 40%.
Su Yu watched closely, realizing that Kassadin hadn't given him a second glance since casting **[Nether Sphere]**. It clicked.
"This battle must be a trial for Tina," Su Yu concluded. "The game locked me out to make her face Kassadin alone, sharpening her combat skills and willpower. Even if I break free, Kassadin will likely just hit me with another **[Nether Sphere]**, forcing me into spectator mode again."
With this understanding, Su Yu relaxed, watching Tina and Kassadin continue their duel.
As the fight dragged on, Tina learned to anticipate Kassadin's moves, dodging more effectively and launching stronger counterattacks. She steadily wore him down, her strikes becoming more precise.
When Kassadin's health dropped to 20% and Tina's to 33%, Su Yu knew victory was within reach—yet he remained wary. He knew from experience that bosses like Kassadin never went down easily.
Just as expected, when Kassadin's health hit 20%, he teleported 30 meters away using **[Void Walk]**.
Turning to face Tina, Kassadin's deep, resonant voice echoed in the chamber. "Human, your fighting talent is remarkable, and your bloodline power is strong. One day, you might become as feared as I am."
"Thank you, warrior," Tina replied, her sword in hand, panting heavily. This was the hardest fight of her life, but she remained determined.
Kassadin's tone shifted. "However, as the guardian of this realm, I cannot let you pass easily. You are strong, but still unworthy!"
With a swift **[Void Walk]**, Kassadin reappeared directly in front of Tina.
"**[Energy Pulse]**!"
Dark energy surged from Kassadin's blade, blanketing Tina in a vortex of void energy.
**[Energy Pulse]** was a hidden ultimate move Kassadin had been saving up, growing stronger with each skill or attack he executed throughout the battle. He had conserved it just to strike this final blow.
The impact sent Tina flying backward, her health plummeting to a mere 3%. Kassadin's smug laughter reverberated through the room as he approached, preparing to deliver the final blow.
At that moment, Su Yu sprang into action.
Breaking free with the **[Senior Scholar Badge]**, he noticed Kassadin's immediate reaction—a dark purple **[Nether Sphere]** forming and flying toward him once more.
Wasting no time, Su Yu equipped his **[Village Chief's Staff]** and used **[Blink]** three times in rapid succession, reaching Tina's side just as the **[Nether Sphere]** closed in.
Tina was lying on the ground, void energy coiling around her like chains. Her body twitched from the intense pain, yet her expression remained fierce, fighting against the energy constricting her.
"Tina, here!" Su Yu reached into his bag and tossed her an item.
Just as the **[Nether Sphere]** hit him, Su Yu's **[Lightning Shield]** activated, absorbing most of the damage. Thanks to his natural regeneration over the past five minutes, his health remained at 16%, still enough to survive the blast.
Tina, meanwhile, grasped the item Su Yu had thrown to her.
It was a cool, rune-engraved sword with an icy blue glow.
**[Mourning of Fungus (Consumable)]**
- **Uses Remaining**: 4
- **How to Use**: Shout, "Inherit you, father!" and stab the target.
- **Effect**: If the target is the bearer's father, it deals 99,999 true damage; otherwise, it restores 30% of the user's maximum health.
- **Note**: Stabbing yourself may look a bit foolish.
Tina's memory flashed back to a month ago, when she and Su Yu had defeated the **[Mushroom Demon King]** and claimed this very sword as their prize. A lot had changed since then, but Su Yu had kept it, and now it was hers to wield once more.
Shaking off the nostalgia, Tina focused on the immediate danger.
Using the last of her strength, she lifted **[Mourning of Fungus]**, stabbing herself with determination.
"Inherit you, father!" she cried, her voice ringing out.
*(End of Chapter)*