Chapter 5: Test-Run BOSS Battle

"Ding~ Congratulations, player, your level has increased to 5."

"Comprehend Lion Knight's initial skill, Fang."

The Lion Knight, being a legendary Hidden Class, has no dedicated class instructor.

After reaching the level, one can undergo the related trials to learn the skills corresponding to that level.

Of course, this kind of initial skill requires no trial; once the level is reached, it is directly comprehended.

Fang

The young Lion's Fang first appears, the long sword in hand transforms into a tooth that tears enemies, dealing 240% damage with a chance to inflict Rend.

Cost: 5 Battle Intent

Cooldown: 15 seconds

This is also one of the advantages of a Hidden Class; other regular classes have no second skill before formally advancing at level 10.

However, that Big Rabbit was wandering on the hillside; although no one provoked it, everyone was watching, all eager to level up and then fight the BOSS.

Although Su Sheng now feels confident to duel this Big Rabbit alone, figuring out how to avoid other players is a problem.

Even though Su Sheng has been out of the gaming circle for seven years, returning to the game, he feels he is definitely stronger than his peak seven years ago.

After all, these seven years of military service have greatly enhanced Su Sheng's will and combat awareness, far beyond what his self seven years ago could match.

At least seven years ago, when facing the Tuzi BOSS's Club Smash, he definitely could not achieve a full Block exemption.

After all, seven years ago his specialty was the assassin class, whereas now he can rely on his own combat awareness to achieve this.

At level 5, he can take a look at this BOSS's specifics.

Just now the BOSS attracted their attention, and because Su Sheng's monster‑clearing speed is fast, he actually surpassed their level.

Without hesitation, Su Sheng raised his sword and shield and walked toward that Big Rabbit.

Su Sheng's action instantly drew the attention of the players who had been watching the BOSS.

"Look, another person is going to die."

"Hehe, a Club Smash from the BOSS will make you behave."

The many players just now paying with death proved how formidable this level‑10 Newbie Village BOSS is.

Although Su Sheng's Block just now was impressive, the scene was too chaotic, and hardly anyone remembered his appearance.

Heroic Strike!

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18 attack points, finally not just a forced 1‑point HP loss.

But the damage is still moving.

At the same time, the Big Rabbit's stats appeared.

Demonized Big Rabbit (Normal BOSS)

Level: 10

Attack: 70

Defense: 20

HP: 10000

Skills: Frenzied Charge, Club Smash

Description: (omitted)

What a malformed BOSS, my high attack low defense—18 attack, still can't pierce defense, so the damage is single‑digit, but at least it's not forced HP loss.

But the Normal BOSS template regenerates 0.5% HP per second, i. e., 50 HP per second for ten thousand HP.

No wonder, so many players have been grinding for so long without any HP loss.

Almost all players suffered a forced 1‑point HP loss; although there were many players just now, it was chaotic with no strategy.

Moreover, the Big Rabbit is only half a human tall, so fewer than 50 players can attack the BOSS simultaneously.

Thus, the damage dealt was all healed back.

Upon being attacked, the Tuzi BOSS immediately brandished the Big Radish in its hand.

Seeing the glint on the radish, Su Sheng knew it was the Club Smash skill.

Activating a skill on first sight—so they hold him in such regard.

Block!

Boom!

Su Sheng only felt a massive force, and his Defensive Stance was almost shattered.

Block judgment, damage reduction.

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He couldn't fully Block, but it was still good—17 HP loss, which is acceptable for Su Sheng's current 310 HP cap.

Seizing the moment of the BOSS's Stiffness, Su Sheng struck.

Fang!

The knight class template grants Battle Intent when attacking or being attacked; after leaving combat it slowly decreases—this is the knight's Blue Bar.

Normal attacks add 2 points, being attacked adds 3 points, Heroic Strike adds 5 points per use.

Similar to a warrior's Rage and an assassin's Killing Intent.

Of course, spell‑casting classes use the Blue Bar, which can be replenished with potions, but Battle Intent, Rage, etc., have no consumable refills.

The recent Heroic Strike and taking a Club Smash added 13 Battle Intent.

The long sword in hand morphed into a Fang shape, brutally stabbing the Big Rabbit's seemingly cute eyes.

Weak Spot Attack! 1.5× damage!

Yellow text burst out.

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Rend effect! Causes bleeding for 5 seconds.

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…

10 bleed per second.

At the same time, Su Sheng noticed a very surprising situation: during those 5 seconds of Ripping Bleed, the Tuzi BOSS's healing was disabled!

After all, they were bleeding, so naturally couldn't heal.

Immediately, the longsword didn't return, and thrust forward again with a normal attack stab.

Yellow Weak Point Damage.

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Just in time, Heroic Strike's cooldown ended.

Sweep twice, hitting the eye directly.

Two huge crimson letters popped up.

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Whoa, Weak Point Critical Hit! 4× damage!

Attacking a weak spot itself easily pierces defense, making critical hits even more likely.

Su Sheng's rapid successive attacks slashed the Tuzi BOSS's HP down a notch; even with 58 healing per second, it didn't recover for a while.

Sure enough, as expected, I have a chance to take down this Big Rabbit.

"I'm grinding! What did I see, this is the knight's damage."

"Isn't that the big shot from earlier? The one who Blocked the BOSS's attack."

"Why are we scraping just 1 point of blood, while a knight deals such high damage? It's more absurd than a Mage."

"Full‑power knight?"

Some nearby players who saw the scene were shocked, their eyes popping out.

The Big Rabbit clearly got angry; the Stiffness from its previous skill had just turned, and this human's attacks hurt it badly, even pressing on its own eye.

Another radish swung down, naturally no skill left, still not cooled, just a normal attack.

Thud!

A muffled sound.

Block Exemption!

Sure enough, a normal attack, I can easily exempt.

Sword out!

But at this angle, the stab doesn't hit the eye.

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Follow the momentum and slash down.

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"Why does his attack feel so clean and crisp?"

"Big shot in Free Mode, you can try too; landing a hit is already good, this big shot is definitely a master on the Honor Board."

"And did you notice, he has one more skill than us."

The Fang from earlier was also noticed by the surrounding players.

Can hit!

Su Sheng pondered, but how to pull this BOSS out of other players' view is a dilemma.

After all, other players wouldn't just watch with eyes open while I solo this BOSS.

While Su Sheng was pondering, the Big Rabbit got angry and activated its skill.

The charge skill used earlier.

Su Sheng instinctively performed Shield Raise Block.

Bang!

Immediately, Su Sheng's whole body trembled.

Block Exemption! Determining!

Power disparity, determination failed.

Then a scream, Su Sheng was flung sideways, landing with a "pop" several meters away.

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A huge damage number popped up, Su Sheng's health bar dropped below half instantly.