Seeing Lucian regain consciousness,Qin Keqing sighed in relief, stepping back as she murmured softly, "Young Master, I acted abruptly. Please don't hold it against me!"
"I'll assist Sister Daiyu now!"
Without waiting for a response, she dashed towards Lin Daiyu.
The oppressive sound waves released by [Three Buddha] had no effect on Qin Keqing. However, Lin Daiyu couldn't withstand it and was forced to retreat.
She tried to re-engage the boss but was immediately overwhelmed.
At the critical moment, Qin Keqing joined the fight, turning the tide slightly in their favor.
"This boss is utterly wicked!" Lucian muttered, wiping his mouth in frustration as he quickly withdrew a few steps.
Suddenly, a loud roar echoed from a distance.
Unexpectedly, the remaining twenty-three armored boars, Peppa and her kind, began growling menacingly at the trio, their eyes glowing red.
Notice: Your twenty-three [Armored Boars] have been ensnared by the Buddha's chant and temporarily turned into its puppets!
The Buddha-like boss's soundwaves clearly targeted mental and spiritual defenses.
Lucian couldn't resist its effects. Lin Daiyu barely held her ground, while Qin Keqing was entirely unaffected.
The boars, being far less intelligent, fell victim to the eerie chants, succumbing to complete mind control.
"What a disaster!" Lucian couldn't help but complain but quickly regained composure.
Without the territory's buffs, the boars posed no real threat.
Sure enough, once their allegiance shifted, the defensive towers automatically targeted the boars. Within moments, the possessed boars were obliterated.
From then on, the combined forces of the defensive towers, Lucian, Lin Daiyu, and Qin Keqing all concentrated their efforts on the boss.
The boss bellowed continuously, releasing chants and destructive waves.
Fortunately, the defensive towers remained unaffected by the soundwaves. With Qin Keqing's unique abilities and Lin Daiyu's sheer might, they gradually wore the boss down.
Boom!
At some point, the grotesque creature collapsed, its three twisted heads finally showing a fleeting expression of peace and serenity.
"Battle Complete!"
"Processing Results..."
The notifications appeared, and Lucian finally exhaled deeply.
"It's finally over..."
Lin Daiyu and Qin Keqing approached him.
Both women were visibly exhausted, their bodies drenched in sweat and stained with blood.
"Young Master..." Lin Daiyu hesitated, her tone a mix of concern and fatigue.
Lucian knew what she was about to ask. He nodded and said, "It's done. Go and rest."
"Finally..." Lin Daiyu sighed in relief and added with a faint smile, "Young Master, don't forget to freshen up yourself!"
"Of course, but make sure you both rest as well."
The two women bowed respectfully before heading off to recover.
Lucian watched their retreating figures, feeling a wave of gratitude. Then, he turned to the results screen.
Battle Summary:
Enemies Defeated:
2,000 Lesser Beasts
2,000 Elite Beasts
3,000 Desert Lizardmen
3,000 Elite Desert Lizardmen
1 Boss [Three Buddha]
Battle Rating: SSS
Rewards:
Base Rewards: 10,000 Void Source Stones, 1 Free Attribute Point
Bonus (SSS Rating):
10,000 Void Crystals
10,000 Void Source Stones
Heroic Seals:
[Da Qin Sharpstone] (Exceptional Quality)
[Roger Bowman] (Rare Quality)
[Bright Moon Pavilion · Xian Xiuer] (Exceptional Quality)
Territory Buildings: 4x [Arrow Towers]
Advanced Class Certificate: [Garuda Buddha]
Skill Book: [Swallow the Heavens in One Bite]
"SSS rating... not worth all this effort..." Lucian muttered, his weary face breaking into a slight grin.
The cost of victory had been immense.
The wooden walls had been breached, several towers destroyed, and every single armored boar had perished. The resources spent on repairs were staggering.
"That boss was insanely strong!" Lucian shook his head in disbelief.
"This is why those second-generation elites never dare to bring advanced buildings or troops early on!"
"If you don't have the skill or strategy to match, bringing high-level assets into the trial would only lead to an early death!"
Lucian now understood the delicate balance of these trials.
Despite the overwhelming odds, the trials offered a fair opportunity for ordinary individuals to rise above.
Cheats and hacks aside, the trials were meant to test wit, strategy, and perseverance.
"Still, the rewards are incredible. Time to sort through them."
Lucian began reviewing the treasures he had earned.
"Over 20,000 Void Source Stones, 10,000 Void Crystals!"
"Three hero seals? Two purple, one green!"
"An advanced transfer certificate for that Buddha... and this skill book? 'Swallow the Heavens in One Bite'? Sounds ominous..."
Looking at his newfound wealth, Lucian couldn't help but smile.
From now on, I... will prosper!