Chapter 256

Suddenly, his body went completely numb, and he was rendered immobile again.

Strange human…

With no other choice, it could only activate its sole usable ability—【Malignant·Black Flame Domain】—to attack, hoping to disrupt the human's attack rhythm.

Yet…

It was all in vain.

Even with its health reduced to 50%, that human completely ignored the domain's attacks.

Most terrifying was that the lower the human's health, the harder his attacks hit.

One minute…

Two minutes…

Its health had dropped to its most critical point!

10% critical threshold!

This was its only chance!

Once it reached this stage, it could activate its final ability—the True Body of the Black Dragon bloodline!

Suddenly…

It saw the human's lips curl into an excited smile; his body blurred slightly…

A dizziness washed over it, and then it felt nothing at all.

It's over!!

This was its final thought!

Boom!!

A terrifying explosion rang out…

Luo Chenyu's face was lit with indescribable excitement—he had actually tanked a Tier 8 Special Boss, even though he'd activated every skill except 【Steel Shield True Form】.

Such a feat couldn't fail to excite him.

When the Black Dragon Boss neared 10% health, he knew such bosses always had a final trick.

So…

He instantly triggered 【Savage Charge】's stun and damage boost, combined with 【Steel Shield】's bombardment, preparing for the final kill.

The outcome surpassed even his expectations.

Over a hundred million shield bombardment damage, paired with a 500% damage boost, wiped out the Black Dragon Boss's last sliver of health.

The system prompt appeared, and he finally exhaled in relief.

Bosses with resurrection abilities were still extremely rare!

"Ding, you have slain the Level 120 Special Boss 【Malignant·Black Dragon·Bino】, and gained 52 million experience points!"

"Ding, your pet 【Phantom Heart (Xiao Hong)】 gained 68.2 million experience points!"

"Ding, your pet 【Phantom Heart (Xiao Hong)】 has leveled up by 2 levels, current level LV. 31!"

"Ding, your pet 【Phantom Heart (Xiao Hong)】 has automatically learned a passive ability: 【Mastery·Spell Penetration】 (ignores 30% of the target's magic defense)!"

…

Time to reap the rewards!

Before Luo Chenyu's eyes floated two items radiating enchanting light, his excitement intensifying.

He reached out and grabbed both dropped items.

【True·Black Dragon War Pike】

Quality: SSS Rank

Level Requirement: None

Stat Requirement: Strength 30,000, Constitution 20,000

Stats: All attributes +6,000, base Strength +30%

Extra Trait ①: On attack, 30% chance to summon 【Black Dragon Flame】 to strike the target, dealing mixed damage equal to 3x your total attributes, restricting target recovery and applying a burning effect.

Extra Trait ②: Each successful hit increases your damage by 5% and attack speed by 1%, stacking up to 20 times!

Extra Trait ③: On attack, 1% chance to summon a Black Dragon of your level to join battle, up to 2 at once, lasting 30 seconds.

Active Skill: True·Black Dragon Rage—consume 10% of your HP to deal massive mixed damage to a single target, add absolute damage equal to the consumed HP, and chance to inflict confusion for 5 seconds, cooldown 60 seconds.

Durability: 5,500/5,500

…

"So… strong!"

The stats were insane; each of the three traits was exceptionally powerful.

Most importantly, the active skill dealt massive damage while adding absolute damage—perfect for countering health-lock bosses.

But the stat requirements were just too high.

He couldn't equip it yet.

"Too bad… compared to this, I still prefer 【Baitian】—it's just so much smoother to use!"

Luo Chenyu felt a pang of regret…

He turned his gaze to the other item.

【Malignant Source】

Quality: S Rank

Type: Special Items

Effect: Causes target to enter Malignant state, boosting all attributes by 50% and granting additional Malignant skills, lasting 30 seconds; during this time, the user loses rationality.

Effective Range: 100 meters

Usage Limit: 3/3

……

An item that harms others without benefiting oneself.

Luo Chenyu stowed the item away, but a sinister smile tugged at the corner of his mouth — this thing would be perfect for ambushing people!

There were places where he couldn't strike openly, so he'd plant a 【Demonic Source】 on them in secret……

"A Black Dragon corpse… can't let it go to waste!"

The Black Dragon BOSS's corpse had become somewhat mangled under the bombardment of 【Steel Shield】, but that didn't diminish the value of a giant dragon's body.

Luo Chenyu cheerfully collected the Black Dragon BOSS's corpse into his spatial backpack.

However……

The next moment.

The Black Dragon BOSS's corpse rapidly rotted, transforming into streams of essence that sank into Luo Chenyu's right arm……

Luo Chenyu: "……"

The 【Black Long Tuteng】 had come out to "steal" again.

As the Black Dragon BOSS's corpse turned into a pile of bones, Luo Chenyu felt a surge of power spreading through his entire body.

He knew……

That old six 【Black Long Tuteng】 had evolved again.

He opened it to check……

【Black Long Tuteng】 (Growable)

Quality: SS

Growth Value: 2058/1000000

Base Effect ①: Enhances class growth — every level up grants an additional 30 points to all attributes.

Base Effect ②: The final effect of every point in Constitution, Strength, and Agility is increased by 100%.

Base Effect ③: Magic/Physical Resistance permanently increased by 60%!

Base Effect ④: Complete immunity to Tier 5 magic and below (excluding special magic).

Additional Skill: Black Dragon War Body — Transformation skill, costs 25% HP, during the duration all attributes increased by 500%, immune to Tier 8 magic and below, lasts 30 seconds, cooldown 90 minutes.

Divine Blessing: Absorbing giant dragon essence can increase the Growth Value.

……880

"Nicely done!"

Luo Chenyu laughed — the fourth base effect of an SS-grade 【Black Long Tuteng】 was simply too sharp: a permanent magic-immunity effect.