Goblin Heavy Dependence

Chapter 220 The End
Gravity Etching, as the class-specific combat skill of Meteor Blade Hunter, has become one of Xia Nan's daily training routines since he advanced to the next level.

On the one hand, its limitation of "3" releases and the special mechanism of recharging every six hours make training this combat skill relatively simple.

All you need to do is manage the charging time and use up the number of charges. The efficiency of improving proficiency is much higher than other combat skills.

On the other hand, it is also due to the excellent effect of [gravity etching].

Compared to combat techniques like [Spinning Slash] and [Fang Hunt] that emphasize physical movement skills, [Gravity Etching] is more like an "enchantment".

Concentrate pure energy on the weapon's surface to provide a one-time, large amount of damage for the attack.

More importantly, the type of damage it causes is "force field damage".

A unique, pure, invisible energy directly shaped and guided by magical particles.

Unlike elemental "ice" and "fire", physical "piercing" and "slashing", or other things like "dark erosion" and "mind".

A "force field" can be an impact or a cutting force, or it can be a barrier or a shield. It is invisible but has a physical substance.

Most magical creatures in this world, including adventurers who have obtained professional ranks, possess a certain degree of resistance to various types of damage.

Even Xia Nan, who had only been promoted for a few months, possessed resistance to "Radiance", "Flame", "Slash" and "Pierce" thanks to various specializations and equipment.

—The former comes from the [Bath of Light] specialty, while the latter three originate from the "plate chain composite armor" he wears, forged from Marant steel.

Although each resistance is not high, they are enough to offset some of the damage he suffers when accumulated.

The reason why force field damage is often prefixed with "noble" is because:
—In the multiverse, almost no living beings are born with resistance or immunity to force field damage.

This means that even ancient dragons, demon lords, and even outer plane creatures and constructs that can withstand mid-to-high level spells with their bare bodies are not immune.

Even if Xia Nan were to slash at you with his longsword imbued with [Gravity Etching], you would still take full damage.

Of course, it's hard to say exactly how much damage it will cause.

To some extent, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it "real harm".

This is also the most significant and important characteristic of force field damage compared to other types of damage.

Pure and invisible, stable, versatile, reliable, and with near-absolute penetrability.

This made [Gravity Etching] one of Xia Nan's trump cards.

And at this critical moment in the battle, combined with [Gravity Control], to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy.

hum-

Ochre-red energy exploded from the surface of the sword!

First, there was Mint's left arm, which had been severed from the forearm by the longsword. The surging, outward-expanding energy was like a gaping maw full of sharp teeth, crashing down in the direction of the arm's break.

Blood gushed out, and the last remaining section of her arm below her elbow was also swallowed up by the force field energy.

You could almost see the pale bone fragments and shrunken flesh exposed to the air at the site of the smooth wound.

At the same time, the ochre-red force field energy spread and covered Mint's chest.

Under the intense flames of the exploding petrol bomb, the charred, dark mane was instantly devoured, and the skin, tougher than tree bark, was rendered uncontrollably, turning into minced meat that splattered outwards.

Muscles, bones, and even the faint outline of internal organs under the diaphragm in front of the chest can be seen.

The force field energy also silently receded.

"He's seriously injured!"

"But we're still a little short of ending the battle."

Xia Nan gripped the sword hilt tightly with both hands, watching his opponent's movements while glancing at the wounds he had inflicted out of the corner of his eye.

Thoughts raced through my mind.

Without giving the opponent a chance to breathe, the left leg, which had just landed amidst the wolf's howl, stomped forward again, and the waist, abdomen, and arms exerted even more force.

The sword tip, gleaming with a sharp, cold light in the night, was already aimed at the enemy's vital chest, which was now unprotected by skin and fur.

Suddenly, a sharp sound like something tearing through the air rang in my ears, and a dark shadow swept past my side.

A sense of solemnity settled in my heart.

If this sword continues to stab, the bear-man in front of him will probably only have half a breath left even if he doesn't die, but at the same time, his own head will also be struck by the opponent's sharp claws.

Trading one's life for injury is clearly not worth it.

He suddenly pulled back his arms, and using the momentum of his forward thrust, he bent his knees and pulled his body down sharply!
Huchi——

A chilling wind swept across from overhead.

Meanwhile, Mint took the opportunity to retreat two steps.

With the idea of ​​maximizing profits in mind, Xia Nan twisted his wrist, moved the blade horizontally, changed from a thrust to a slash, and with the exertion of force, iron-gray arc light accompanied by scarlet blood leaked out in front of Bohe.

Another bloody wound was added to her upper body, near her neck.

Instantly separate.

Their superhuman physical abilities, coupled with their attack speed, meant that this series of seemingly complicated battles could be won in the blink of an eye.

From a distance, one could see Xia Nan approaching rapidly on the wolf-headed phantom, while the bear-man paused briefly in place.

The next second, the severed arm flew high into the air, and a flash of ochre-red light passed by.

Before the wolf-head phantom had even dissipated, leaving only a perfect arc of light, the burly figure was already rapidly retreating amidst splattering blood.

Only after the severely injured and mutilated bear-man stood still did the imposing black-haired youth turn around after his combat technique, gripping his longsword in a defensive stance.

The severed forearm finally fell to the ground under the moonlight.

"Huh...huh..."

Xia Nan was panting, his dark eyes reflecting the strong and muscular body of the bear-man in front of him, his gaze quickly sweeping over the severed arm and the wound on his chest.

In another round of combat, thanks to the surprise attack of [Gravity Control] and the force field damage of [Gravity Etching], he made good progress.

Although it failed to win with its trump card as expected, it still inflicted considerable damage on the opponent, leaving them severely injured.

Xia Nan could sense that the scales of victory were tipping in his favor.

Having lost half an arm, Mint, severely injured, could no longer perform at her previous level.

As long as I maintain mobility using [Fang Hunt] while being wary of the surrounding thorns and beast packs, I'll find an opportunity to get close again. Using [Gravity Etching], which I still have two uses left today, I can use the force field energy to sever the opponent's head...

Xia Nan pondered this in his heart, but his gaze suddenly stopped.

"Ok?"

Despite being severely injured, Mint showed no signs of weakness; instead, she growled and her aura grew stronger.

The intense pain and the pervasive smell of blood in the air drove her already possessed beastly nature to even greater frenzy.

His muscles swelled with blood, even his thick, tough skin was torn and bleeding. His already imposing body grew even larger and longer, and the shadow he cast on the ground looked like a twisted monster.

Even the beasts on both sides sensed the frenzied atmosphere in the air, howling and roaring amidst the thorns that made the ground undulate like waves.

What's most suffocating is the teardrop-shaped earring from its left ear, which sways gently amidst the roar.

A vibrant green light, brimming with life, rippled gently through the air around it.

The soft halos seemed to be able to sense the wearer's injuries. The emerald green dots, like tiny fireflies, swayed and gathered on the wounds on Mint's left arm and chest.

On either side of those bloody wounds cut by the force field energy impact, granulation tissue wriggled and proliferated, like tiny synapses, which merged and fused together under the emerald light.

The wound heals rapidly, visible to the naked eye.

While severed limbs may not regenerate, the life force lost through blood is replenishing the body at an extraordinary rate.

Xia Nan could clearly feel the bear-man's rapidly recovering strength.

He panicked. His original plan was instantly disrupted, and his mind raced.

Without a doubt, the pendant hanging from Mint's earlobe, the magical ornament that Cash and Veris are tracking, possesses some kind of healing power.

Xia Nan didn't know how many times this effect could be used, but he did know one thing—

I absolutely cannot just stand by and watch the enemy's wounds heal.

Something must be done!
hold head high--

The wolf-head phantom, which had not completely dissipated after the impact, solidified again, stirring up broken branches, dust, and rubble on the ground, and roared as it blasted towards the burly figure shrouded in green light ahead.

Approaching level 4, the damage from [Fang Hunt] during its impact tears the thorns beneath its feet, devouring them and making them part of the swaying mane of the wolf's phantom.

The sharp, razor-sharp winds also kept the surrounding horde of beasts at bay.

The barrier of space was instantly overcome, and [Gravity Control] was activated to its maximum extent that he was currently capable of.

As if two invisible tendrils were emerging from the depths of the earth, they tightly bound the feet of the beastman before them.

The decapitation sword, once again bathed in red light, pierced straight into the beastman's heart with the powerful impact of [Fang Hunt].

laugh--

There was a momentary resistance at the tip of the sword, the unique sensation of a sharp metal weapon piercing flesh.

"Success?"

Xia Nan was surprised, as [Gravity Etching] was activated instantly.

Buzz-boom——

Almost instantly, the reddish-brown ball of light engulfed the beastman's chest, including his heart.

He could even see the dimly lit bushes across the way through his wound.

Surprised, his perception ability, which was as high as 10 points, quietly took effect, and he noticed something strange.

"Something's wrong!"

Xia Nan turned around instantly, his decapitation sword already held horizontally in front of him.

At the same time, his burly body, whose chest had been blasted through by his [Gravity Etching], transformed into a crude avatar woven from thorny vines.

Mint's true form quietly emerged from the shadows behind him, out of his blind spot.

Its remaining right claw flashed with a deadly glint in the air as it swung straight toward the back of his head.

Fortunately, Xia Nan reacted quickly, turning around and using his longsword to block the attack. This caused the claws that were supposed to pierce his skull to collide violently with the sword, preventing them from hitting a vital spot.

"Ding!"

Sparks are flying!

Xia Nan felt a powerful force pushing him backward along the hilt of the sword, and at the same time, his right hand was wracked with intense pain.

The bear-man, after transforming into a beast, was already much stronger than him in terms of pure strength. In addition, due to the hasty turn, his legs were not fully stable, resulting in insufficient power.

This attack nearly caused his hands to lose all strength, causing the longsword he was holding to tilt slightly, and the claws that had landed on the blade to slide off the sword.

The three protruding toes left three bloody wounds on Xia Nan's right arm.

Following closely behind, under the influence of strong force, pain, numbness, and other factors.

The heavy decapitation sword was also knocked high into the air, causing the center of gravity of the entire person to shift upwards.

A sense of foreboding washed over me.

Under normal circumstances, no adventurer would dare to abandon their weapon in such a fierce battle.

But Xia Nan's innate combat instincts told him in that instant that if this situation continued, his arms, which moved upward with the longsword, would only cause him to lose the ability to move in a short period of time.

Even if you manage to grip the sword again by exerting force, this brief moment of paralysis is enough for the enemy's claws to pierce your chest.

make a prompt decision!

A resolute glint flashed in Xia Nan's dark, sharp eyes.

He released his hands naturally.

The iron-gray longsword that he had been holding flew out and stuck upside down in the ground not far away.

At the same time, with his still intact left hand behind his head, the wooden sword [Green Pine] was already drawn.

The battle reached a fever pitch, and the extremely high speed of movement left them no time to think.

Following his fighting instincts, Xia Nanbu did not retreat, but instead went straight to meet the burly figure in front of him.

hum-

With a short, sharp whistling sound, the dark brown wooden sword traced a crescent-shaped arc through the air.

While slightly forcing the beastman to retreat half a step, he also adjusted his footing and moved to the side of the opponent.

Simple and unadorned, he gripped the wooden sword in one hand and thrust it towards the bear-man's vital neck.

Feeling threatened, the beastman naturally wouldn't let Xia Nan attack him.

An arm, thicker than an adult's thigh, swung fiercely toward his chest.

Unexpectedly, facing this strike that was powerful enough to pierce through metal and stone, Xia Nan neither dodged nor evaded, but instead took another step forward.

He was highly focused, a gray glint flashing deep in his eyes.

Just as the sharp claw was about to touch his body...

He suddenly exerted force with both legs, slightly turned his body to the side to minimize the injury, and at the same time, both feet left the ground, and his whole body jumped slightly.

The next second, those dark claws landed on his chest.

Shila-

The plate chainmail armor protected his chest, and five deep claw marks were instantly slashed across the matte gray-black iron plate surface.

The wooden sword slipped from his hand, and Xia Nan was sent flying by the force of the blow.

The immense force surging from his chest made his vision go black, but at that moment, he felt a strange calmness in his heart.

There was no panic at all.

They were simply following the crazy plan they had hastily devised, driven by their fighting instincts.

He was completely focused, and his perception and mental strength were pushed to the limit at this moment.

[Tidal Shaping]...[Gravity Control]!
The air around his body suddenly became stagnant, like water, and his speed as he was thrown backward suddenly decreased.

An inexplicable gravitational force appeared in the void in front of him, suddenly pulling his body, which was almost frozen in the air, forward.

And the direction... was right behind the bear-man who had just attacked and hadn't had time to retract his power.

By taking advantage of this daring, tightrope-walking maneuver, Xia Nan gained a valuable opportunity by being in the enemy's blind spot.

Both weapons were no longer in his hands, and there was no time to draw the short dagger from his waist.

He was simply raised high, his fist clenched, pulled by gravity.

The next second, symbolizing the final [Gravity Etching], a concentrated, ochre-red radiance bursts forth from the surface of the fist bone.

It was imprinted on the back of the beastman's head.

Buzz-boom——

(End of this chapter)