Capítulo 137: Beyond

A fair question.

Levels meant a lot.

But it wasn't just HP and MP. The stats also mattered. And just leveling alone didn't mean you're guaranteed to have a better stat.

That's why distributary stat points came in handy.

And that was also why- 

Equip that gave bonus stats came in handy-

Namely-

The ring of Ele-

Even a single Luck stat bonus was enough to help me dodge easily.

Apparently, luck was one of the best stats to invest if you wanted to stay alive.

"You done?" I yelled.

Backing up a little-

"Huh? Are you mocking me?" Xerphantalous chuckled, stepping back. Starting his chant.

Unfortunately-

No, I wasn't even talking to him. 

"Not yet-" I got the reply-

And then Xerpahntalous' face slightly twitched. "I see-" With a snort- he threw a ball of light at me- "Astral Divination!"

"Curse-" I threw a black ball in return-

Clash!

The black ball disappeared-