Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Warden Of Hell's Gates
The Metisaya Hell's Gate. Was a massive river that ran along the western edge of the infamous Red Island. A massive war was taking place while the bright sun was looking down and the raging river was flowing through the lands. A battle between the forces of the most populous monster species in the entire Kegali forest—the Peasant evolution line—and the river dwellers guarding the river to prevent them from crossing.
Barrages of fire and water attacks engulfed everything. The sound of water splashing and fire burning everything echoed throughout the area. Monsters were dying left and right, from the weakest to the strongest. An all-out chaotic war on such a grand scale that their armies could be seen from high above.
The red army of peasants was seen pushing forward, carrying tree logs and branches as they attempted to build a bridge to the other side. However, many of them were killed in the attempt by the forces of Gerolaks and Weakanawas. Especially with Gerolak Casters bombarding the massive army from a safe location where none of the peasants could get close.
Slowly but steadily, the massive army of 3000 peasants pushed forward, ignoring those who had fallen. Their army was so large that even the river dwellers, who were capable of slaughtering a large number of them, were completely overwhelmed. To make matters worse for river dwellers, Six Vibrants began bombing the river with their Fire Blasts, making it more difficult for river dwellers to fight back. This situation gave the impression that the Peasant evolution line had won this time.
However, it would immediately change...
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Race: Bakunawa [Level: 55/60].
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HP: 550/550
MP: 1000/1000
Top Speed: 110 km/h
Defense: 5
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Stats:
Strength: 55
Agility: 55
Intelligence: 100
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Damaging Active Skills:
Dry Bite [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Water Blade [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Crushing Geyser [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Oceanic Rage [MP Cost: 16] [Level: 16/20].
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Non-damaging Active Skills:
Crystalize Scale [MP Cost: 1]
Mana Shield [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Eclipse [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
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Passive Skills:
[Lesser] MP Regeneration.
[Lesser] HP Regeneration.
[Lesser] Mana Absorb.
[Lesser] Life Absorb.
[Lesser] Desperation.
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The Warden Of Hell's Gates emerged from the river's depths. A 30 meter long blue majestic monster endowed with both beauty and power. The serpentine image of the Bakunawa emerged from the concealment and gazed upon the massive army in front of it. Then it opened its mouth and let loose a thunderous roar that reverberated throughout the area, bringing everything around it to a halt due to its prominence.
The Bakunawa activated its skill, Eclipse, a crowd control that blinded every unit around it, rendering every monster that relied solely on sight useless. Then there was a barrage of Crushing Geysers from every direction. Water explosions erupted from the ground, slaughtering anyone unlucky enough to be in their path.
No one was safe; both inferior and superior Peasant evolution line members were sent flying in the air. Because they could not withstand the crushing force of Crushing Geysers, Peasants, Vibrants, Militants, and Rampants were crushed into pieces.
But the Bakunawa was not done yet...
The Bakunawa opened its mouth, activated Oceanic Rage, and launched a blue laser beam at the massive army in front of it. The laser Beam was activated for a few seconds while the Bakunawa had complete control over the target of its attack. The eerie sound of destruction echoed throughout the Peasant evolution line, which was unable to fight back against their enemy.
They were helpless in the face of the Warden of Hell's Gates.
When the Bakunawa finished its attacks, all that was left in front of it were the traces of Crushing Geyser bombardments, which had left several holes in the ground. The lines left by Oceanic Rage as it wreaked havoc on the ground could also be seen. As the massive army of peasants was annihilated in a matter of seconds, a swarm of red corpses scattered throughout.
This was always the outcome whenever this happened. The Bakunawa had wiped out the Peasant evolution line. And once its mission was completed, the Bakunawa was about to swim back to the river's depths.
However... this time... It was an entirely different story.
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[Snowfield has been activated.]
Eon walked forward from the dense forest, his gaze fixed on the massive monster he had just attracted. Snow began to fall from the sky, with Eon at its center, following him everywhere he went. He growled and expelled cold smoke from his mouth.
Eon emerged from the Kegali forest, across the Red Island. The Bakunawa was watching him intently as he approached the river. When they got to a certain distance, the Bakunawa growled, warning Eon not to push his luck. If Eon continued to walk, the Bakunawa would attack him.
Eon came to a halt and remained motionless for a few seconds, staring directly into the serpentine giant's eyes in front of him. While snow fell from the sky, they both stared at each other. They were both waiting for the other to make the next move.
Then Eon decided to declare his intention first.
Eon raised both of his hands, revealing his razor-sharp claws, and then charged at the Bakunawa with his wings.
The Bakunawa, seeing Eon's action as a clear sign of aggression, activated its skill, Oceanic Rage, and blasted it in Eon's direction. But instead of attempting to avoid the devastating attack, Eon simply covered his head with his right arm and faced it head on. The destructive blue light beam engulfed Eon and struck him full force. It was a highly destructive skill that would completely destroy its target. Oceanic Rage's eerie sound echoed for a few seconds before disappearing.
However... The intended target of the Oceanic Rage remained standing in the middle of the hole created by the attack.
Eon slowly lowered his arm and darted his glowing eyes towards his prey... Not an adversary, but a prey.
[Oceanic Rage has dealt 480 damage to your Ice Armor.]
The supposed 1060 damage was reduced to 480 damage.
Then Eon resumed his walk as if nothing had happened.
Because of Eon's initial display of power, the Bakunawa decided to fight him with caution. Mana Shield and Eclipse, two of the Bakunawa's non-damaging active skills, were activated.
Eon went blind, rendering his sight useless against the Bakunawa. However, he was not only relying on his sight, but also on his superior sense of smell, which allowed him to detect the Bakunawa even when the skill, Eclipse, was at its darkest.
As multiple Crushing Geysers were cast by the Bakunawa, the ground began to shake. However, due to the Crushing Geyser's one-second delay before exploding, Eon could easily avoid those by flying at such high speeds while constantly approaching the Warden Of Hell's Gates.
Multiple destructive Crushing Geysers erupted in all directions, but none could stop Eon as he flew at such high speeds. And after a certain distance... He began his assault.
[Lethal Augmentation has been activated.]
[Icy Touch has been activated.]
[Barbaric Rush has been activated.]
Eon was greeted by the Bakunawa's combination of Water Blade and Oceanic Rage. A powerful wave of water struck Eon, followed by the destructive Oceanic Rage. Both attacks struck Eon... It was usually more than enough to defeat a formidable foe, but not this time.
[Oceanic Rage has dealt 480 damage to your Ice Armor.]
[Water Blade has dealt 420 damage to your Ice Armor.]
Eon emerged from the direction of the attacks and tackled the Bakunawa's head. They collided and made a loud noise as a result of the impact. What followed was the final roar of the Bakunawa.
[Barbaric Rush has dealt 0 damage.]
[Lethal Augmentation has dealt 355.6 damage.]
The damage from the first two attacks was absorbed by Bakunawa's Mana Shield.
[Icy Touch has dealt 627.8 damage.]
Snowfield increased the damage of all of Eon's strength-based attacks by 5%.
Eon leaped away from the Bakunawa's body, which had turned into a massive ice statue. Because of the reflection of the sun above, its majestic image shone. Its mouth was open, revealing its sharp fangs. The battle happened so quickly that the spectators were left perplexed by what had just occurred. The Warden of Hell's Gates was defeated.
[Deceitful Shapeshifter: a new form has been acquired. The Bakunawa form is now available for use.]
[You have received 30 experience points.]
[You have gained a level.]
[You have increased your Strength stat by one.]
[You have increased your Agility stat by one.]
[You have increased your Intelligence stat by one.]
[You have been awarded two skill points.]
[Your HP and MP have been replenished.]
Eon flew away from the scenery without looking back. What Eon left behind was a frozen statue of one of the forest's most powerful monsters. The river dwellers could only stare at what remained on the Bakunawa as it slowly melted due to the sun and water flowing through it.
The first superior monster was defeated... There are a few more to go. Eon would come after them.
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Race: Arcryonide Snow Barbarian [Level: 41/50] [Exp. Points: 7.6/25].
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HP: 770/770
MP: 410/410
Top Speed: 82 km/h
Defense: 4
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Stats:
Strength: 77
Agility: 41
Intelligence: 41
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Damaging Active Skills:
Lethal Augmentation [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Icy Touch [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Barbaric Rush [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
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Non-damaging Active Skills:
Deceitful Shapeshifter [MP Cost: 1].
Ice Armor [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Snowfield [MP Cost: 5] [Level: 5/20].
[Imitation] Vanguard [MP Cost: 40] [Level: 20/20].
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Passive Skills:
World Conqueror's Perception.
[Lesser] MP Regeneration.
[Lesser] HP Regeneration.
[Lesser] Mana Absorb.
[Lesser] Life Absorb.
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Skill Points Available: 2
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