Chapter 181: Spirit Descent: Infinite Soldier Tomb! (April 3100 monthly ticket bonus)

"One."

"Qin Chuan expressionlessly picked up the demon core dropped by the fourth-rank giant python demon beast on the ground."

"Star Seek Frost Trace allowed him to pass through the demon beast horde unharmed, and after manifesting, the boost to his next attack was extremely suited to the Star Shadow Erosion Body that ignores defense."

"Star Dark Moment not only could change the attack form of Star Shadow Erosion Body into an AoE attack, but also removed the limitation that required close contact with a shadow to activate."

"Although he hadn't anticipated this situation when choosing his skills last night, the skills he brought this time happened to be perfectly suited to the current circumstances."

"After several shuttles, Qin Chuan's figure appeared before the nearest fourth-rank demon beast."

"The eyes of that fourth-rank draconic demon beast already showed an extreme solemn expression."

"It had personally witnessed the death of its companion just moments ago."

"Merely by spreading a sheet of darkness, its companion vanished without leaving a trace."

"The opponent's attack was too strange; it had to give its all."

"Just as Qin Chuan's figure appeared, a brilliant thunder breath spewed from the draconic demon beast's mouth, heavily striking toward Qin Chuan."

"Boom!!!"

"Qin Chuan's body burned with black flames as he instantly unfolded Dark Moment, crossing his arms before his chest to take this attack that he had no time to dodge with Seek Frost Trace."

"Damage reduction 35%."

"His sleeves turned to ash, electric arcs crackled on his arms, and he suffered superficial wounds with traces of blood; Qin Chuan casually wiped them away, letting the fourth-rank demon beast before him follow its companions into oblivion. After the darkness faded, he picked up its demon core and waved backward."

"A branch shot up from the ground, quickly wrapping around Qin Chuan's injured arm; a verdant green light shone, and in the next instant the branch retracted, leaving his arm fully healed."

"On such a vast battlefield, how could there be no medics?"

"Each of Qin Chuan's strikes took not just one life but a swath of demon beasts, making him a prime focus for the medics, who would treat any injury immediately."

"However, such ostentatious action attracted attention not only from the human side."

"On the demon beasts' side, the fourth-rank demon beasts stationed elsewhere in the horde watched as two fourth-rank demon beasts fell one after another to Qin Chuan, and they could no longer stay still."

"In an instant, five fourth-rank demon beasts surged toward Qin Chuan, and even the demon beast tide actively cleared five paths for them."

"Accompanied by a surge of energy, the five beasts closed in! Qin Chuan calculated the distance in his mind, and his eyes sharpened instantly."

"Star Dark Moment, activate! In the moment it encompassed all five demon beasts, Qin Chuan turned into frost snow, drifting in absolute darkness, evading the fourth-rank demon beasts' attacks regardless of order, and then, upon reappearing, he fiercely pressed into the void."

"Sizzle—"

"Accompanied by the faint sound of shadows eroding their bodies, the lives of the five fourth-rank demon beasts faded simultaneously. Feeling the attack that completely ignored their defenses, they realized the cause of their two companions' deaths, but it was already too late."

"He collected the five demon cores, and as the darkness domain dissipated, a flicker of fatigue crossed Qin Chuan's eyes."

"Shadow Erosion Body can ignore defenses, naturally it has a corresponding drawback: it consumes more stamina than ordinary attacks."

"Moreover, he used Dark Moment to unleash Shadow Erosion Body, making a single attack equivalent to unleashing it multiple times at once; such consumption, even if as high as thirty thousand extraordinary points, cannot be sustained for long."

"However, its deterrent effect is quite good."

"Having slain seven fourth-rank demon beasts in a short time, Qin Chuan felt that the surrounding demon beast tide had lost its earlier frenzy, seeming to develop a hint of retreat."

"His body once again turned into flying snow, drifting toward the inner city main base; Qin Chuan flickered twice in succession, seeming about to arrive, when suddenly a cry rang out from all around."

"Watch out!!!"

"Even without anyone's warning, Qin Chuan himself felt a terrifying killing intent, like falling into an ice cellar, rushing rapidly from behind the demon beast horde, simultaneously locking onto him from afar."

"At the same time he turned into frost snow again, he shifted his viewpoint and soon saw a huge demon beast, almost blurry in its speed, charging toward him. Though several kilometers away, at the beast's extreme speed it was only a breath away."

"That aura, far surpassing that of a fourth-rank demon beast, instantly made Qin Chuan realize what it was."

"Fifth-rank."

"Among these fourth-rank demon beasts lurked a fifth-rank demon beast!!! Countless attacks erupted from the human side, all converging on that blurry figure in an attempt to stall it momentarily, but all were in vain."

"Before Qin Chuan could reappear, the beast had already appeared before his snow-form, its shape becoming clear once more."

"It was a gigantic spider, each of its legs over ten meters long, flashing with a cold, eerie light in the sunlight; now this spider demon beast's eight eyes stared at him together, filled with contempt and mockery."

"Although it could not speak human language, Qin Chuan instantly understood its meaning."

"\"I've seen through your little tricks. \""

"Seek Frost Trace's maximum duration is only ten seconds; ten seconds later, when he manifests, he will be the first to suffer the opponent's attack."

"That is a terrifying attack that even a 35% damage reduction cannot block."

"At this moment, Seek Frost Trace has already passed five seconds."

"Is there still a chance? Qin Chuan, hidden in the flying snow, fell silent."

"He saw countless human extraordinaries behind him launching their attacks in unison, saw the artillery and heavy machine guns firing pointlessly yet unreservedly at the opponent, saw the worried and furious faces of every combatant, yet saw no hope."

"Until, a familiar voice came."

"\"Leave the rest to me. \""

"In the next instant, a figure descended like a heavenly being, instantly blocking in front of Qin Chuan."

"Seeing the familiar back, Qin Chuan couldn't help but exclaim upon appearing, \"Professor Ji?! \""

"\"I was delayed a bit on the way back. \" Ji Huai gave a slight nod, then turned to the spider demon beast before him, saying, \"Your trap is nothing more than that. \""

"Qin Chuan clearly saw that, at the moment Ji Huai descended, the fifth-rank spider demon beast's eight eyes flashed with surprise; after hearing Ji Huai's words, they turned to fury and undisguised killing intent."

"\"Fall back a little and watch closely. \""

"Qin Chuan opened his mouth, preparing to voice his idea of fighting side by side."

"But Ji Huai had already stepped forward, gripping his long blade to face the spider demon beast head-on."

"\"Spirit Descent\""

"The world seemed to fall silent at that moment; Qin Chuan clearly saw a phantom appear above Ji Huai's head."

"It was a being entirely composed of metal armor, lacking both head and flesh, its hands raised high holding a sword, descending like an invincible knight cleaving down with a single strike."

"Hum—"

"Accompanied by a low hum, that being dissolved into countless points of light that scattered away; a pillar of light enveloped Ji Huai's body, then instantly spread outward in all directions."

When the light pillar retracted and faded, the surrounding scene had already changed dramatically.

Weapons were stuck slantwise into the ground across the vast battlefield, and the demon beasts that had no time to dodge were pinned to death on the spot, unable to let out a single scream.

Ji Huai, clad in armor, casually drew a spear from beside him, pointing at the fifth-rank spider demon beast whose body was instantly covered in bloodstains; a fierce battle intent rose in his indifferent eyes.

「Boundless Weapon Tomb」

(End of chapter)