Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 122, Section 121: Two Levels Up! LV19!

"Panzi! We really don't need to help Brother Xiao and the others..."

"Help my ass! It's a miracle you're not making things worse!"

"Kill these beasts first!"

Pan Hong, who was directing his beasts to charge back and forth, was already in a bloodthirsty frenzy.

In fact.

The members of the hunting team felt the increasingly urgent need to tighten their belts to varying degrees.

Whether it was Brother Dao suppressing the two leaders with a long spear, or Brother Xiao single-handedly blocking the BOSS monster!

Whichever one breaks free from control and attacks them is an unmatched force!

And to make them cowardly and flee?

impossible!

At least for now, the situation is tense but not collapsing, and their psychological defenses have not been broken.

At this moment, even these top performers couldn't offer any other help; they could only try to eliminate the other smaller monsters as quickly as possible.

This way, I can free up my hands and feet, making it easier to help out or run around later.

How could Ling Xiao dare to be distracted and give orders when facing a level 20 monster?

Qi Heng was also not having an easy time, and could only shout a few words when he had a spare moment.

Fortunately, these professionals have all seen bloodshed and are not slackers who are just trying to get preferential treatment.

Despite the intense battle, they were able to maintain high morale.

The assigned teams worked together to fight fiercely against the Blazing Lizards of similar level!

But everyone knew the truth.

The ultimate outcome of this skirmish hinged solely on those two explosive battlefields.

It's all fine with Dao Ge.

The key point is that Brother Xiao's battle was so close that it was impossible to see clearly!

Which one wins and which loses?

Winner takes all!

Even if the last survivor doesn't have the strength to participate in other battles, the outcome of the battle will definitely have a decisive effect on morale!

Flames soared into the sky, and waves surged wildly!

A battle that's too difficult to even see clearly doesn't qualify one to participate.

Even Dao Ge, the only one capable of helping, was caught in a fierce battle.

The remaining hunters were understandably nervous, but they gritted their teeth and fought the monster in front of them!

……

bass--

The long sword cleaved the fireball, producing a sound like it was cutting solid matter!

The powerful energy emanating from Ling Xiao rushed all the way to a spot not far in front of the Blazing Lizard.

He followed suit and charged into the close-quarters combat area, which was his forte.

The enemy's characteristics can also be discerned from the information gathered.

Ranged melee combat, hand-to-hand spellcasting...

Although this leader-level Fiery Lizard possesses both excellent defensive and melee capabilities.

However, compared to its ranged attacks that unleash devastating firepower, its close-quarters combat is clearly its weakness!

And this happens to be Ling Xiao's forte!

He killed dozens, if not hundreds, of Fiery Lizards.

[Monster Hunter] After so much experience, we have figured out the common weaknesses of this type of monster!

A soft and completely unguarded belly!

And the strong joint connecting the end of the spine to the coccyx!

Don't be fooled by the fact that these parts are surrounded by flames.

It looks intimidating.

In reality, it is the Blazing Lizard's most vulnerable and exposed weakness!

The former, due to the lizard species' low height, is very close to the ground, making it extremely difficult to touch during intense battles.

The latter, due to its need for flexibility, does not actually have scales protecting it; instead, it is covered by hard scales standing diagonally around it, along with the irregular flickering of flames.

Therefore, it is extremely difficult to detect.

But for Ling Xiao, after killing a few Blazing Lizards, these things could no longer be hidden.

If he lands two solid blows here, he can kill this level 20 boss monster!

Just two cuts...

The temperature around the BOSS is terrifying!

The edges of the armor curled slightly, and the core began to heat up, but Ling Xiao remained completely unaffected and easily approached.

His current physical resistance even far surpasses that of excellent-grade armor!

Such outrageous intensity is a testament to the blood, sweat, and tears he has shed along the way!

Peng——

Seeing that the enemy had gotten so close, the Fiery Lizard was shocked and enraged, and immediately detonated a ball of flame centered on itself.

It's certainly not a fragile creature that will die after taking two hits, but it has made it a habit to annihilate enemies from a distance with powerful firepower.

Having been cooped up in my comfort zone for so long, I'm suddenly being pushed right up close!

The fiery lizard, which had developed simple thinking abilities in addition to its fighting instincts, was instantly terrified and broke out in a cold sweat!

Immediately, he hurriedly tried to get rid of this dangerous perception!

Even if it doesn't do any damage, we must first knock Ling Xiao back!

But we finally managed to break through to this point.

With his inner energy clashing violently with the flowing flames, how could Ling Xiao possibly avoid the sharp edge?

He had risked serious injury and his life several times before.

Now the opportunity has appeared, it would be too late to regret if you missed it!

The fireball that exploded instantly was ultimately not very powerful; it couldn't even shatter his protective aura, only scraping off the outermost layer.

Ling Xiao, who hesitated for a moment, immediately started moving again, shifting his body forward a little more.

That's enough...

A look of horror flashed in the blazing lizard's small eyes, but it couldn't stop the sharp blade that was slashing down at its head!

Clang—

Its neck scales trembled violently, but it ultimately managed to block the attack at the cost of its shattered scales.

But Ling Xiao already had a plan in mind; this attack was just an appetizer.

Announce his arrival!

Then came an overwhelming barrage of violent slashes!

The moves, such as the Wind and Fire Combo, are all seamlessly integrated into it.

It all crashed down on the Fiery Lizard!

A roar filled with pain was heard.

Lingxiao was approaching the tailbone.

A sudden change of tactics.

His figure blurred as he dodged the Fiery Lizard's furious attack!

He's furious... This time he's truly furious...

The raging flames seemed to magnify the monster by more than twice its size, the extra portion of its body consisting entirely of violently undulating fire!

Ling Xiao, who had just regained his footing, immediately dodged to the side.

After sensing the presence of life and death, the BOSS clearly went into a frenzy.

One after another, jets of flame struck without hesitation, their size reduced but their core destructive power not diminished much.

Just a little bit.

Even Ling Xiao's fire immunity would suffer a significant impact.

The relentless, violent pillars of fire almost formed a "laser rain".

Ling Xiao was constantly weaving through the web of fire woven by the monsters, trying to survive against all odds.

The terrifying rain of fire undoubtedly put him in grave danger.

But at the same time, Ling Xiao also experienced an "intimacy" with the flames that he had never felt before.

Several of his fire-attribute talents are visibly increasing under intense application, and his understanding of the fire element is also slowly improving.

If the time is right, Ling Xiao really wants to hone his skills in this specially built training ground.

But now...

He suddenly stopped dodging and unleashed a slash that unleashed the swirling gusts of wind around him!

The jet flame encountered resistance.

It hit!?

The Fiery Lizard quickly regained its footing, its body covered in flowing, crimson cracks resembling magma, and the flames it spewed from its mouth grew even stronger!

Finally caught that damn thing, as long as I...

It was a moment that seemed completely normal and silent.

Most of the Fiery Lizard's head disappeared, and the internal organs and blood that were writhing and flowing just a second ago suddenly gushed out from the smooth opening.

The turbulent winds and clouds were defeated by the flames enhanced by multiple forces, and Ling Xiao missed his chance to dodge in order to launch his long-planned interdimensional exile.

He raised his arms and held the small iron shield in front of him.

The surging energy rushed forward, all of it reaching in front of him!

boom--

An unparalleled power surged forth, and the long-lost burning sensation returned.

Ling Xiao bent down and gritted his teeth to hold on, but his feet left two deep marks on the ground.

But his actions, which involved enduring the flames head-on, had already paid off.

The flames died down within two seconds of the successful exile.

Through the smoke and distorted heat, Ling Xiao saw a swaying corpse.

With its brain damaged, the Blazing Lizard should have died.

Whether it was because the spine also has a nerve center or something else, its four uncontrollable legs were still trying their best to stomp and maintain their balance.

Complete annihilation is the highest form of respect for the enemy.

So Ling Xiao didn't even treat his burns, and instead slashed out with a swift, sweeping blade!

bass--

The dull sound revealed the monster's tough physique.

Without spiritual power to support it, it is merely a powerless physical body.

Under the powerful aura of the towering sky, it was cleanly and decisively split in two.

Congratulations on successfully defeating the 'Mutant - Blazing Lizard (Boss)'!

[Experience required for upgrade! Experience required...]

[Level upgraded to LV19! +2 free attribute point!]

[Talent plundering in progress... Current success rate 91.7%...]

[Plunder successful! Talent - [Blazing Domain (Limited)] equipped!]

After a long and fierce battle, Ling Xiao finally succeeded in killing the LV20 boss-level monster!

Although they didn't seem to suffer any serious injuries, only those who experienced it firsthand can truly understand the hardships involved.

The massive experience reward from the solo kill against a higher-level opponent directly pushed his level to LV19!

Moreover, the talent for plundering is an incomparably precious domain—the Blazing Domain!

The double celebration did not allow Ling Xiao to immerse himself in joy for too long.

His own battle is over, but the outcome for the others is still undecided.

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Moreover, with the fall of their leader, the remaining Blazing Lizards all ignited frenzied fireballs, their desire to attack instantly reaching its maximum!

After a fierce battle, the surrounding water had no remaining solid residue.

Thanks to his experience using the [Azure Wave Domain], Ling Xiao was able to master the [Blazing Flame Domain] immediately after activating it!

An invisible realm unfolds!

He precisely captured every tiny spark of heat, and then yanked it off!

moment!

The flames of the Blazing Lizards, which had been flowing smoothly, almost simultaneously became chaotic throughout the arena.

The accumulated skills exploded in the body before they were even released!

Water supplies were depleted, but fire was certainly not lacking!

Ling Xiao's first domain skill directly changed the entire battle situation.

The opponent's sudden self-destruction gave the hunting team a slight shock.

However, as survivors, they don't care about chivalry when it comes to monsters.

Taking this opportunity, the weapons wielded with great force and various attacks immediately followed!

The Fiery Lizards, which had initially regained the upper hand with their frenzied counterattack, were almost all killed in the blink of an eye!

The remaining monsters didn't have the brain capacity to generate fear.

The hunting team pressed their advantage and wiped out the last of the monsters without Ling Xiao even having to help.

As for Qi Heng...

Ling Xiao glanced at it and then stopped paying attention.

Because the feedback from his spatial perception and the Blazing Domain told him that this kid had already defeated his opponent before him.

On that battlefield, only a vibrant, burning aura of blood remained...

"Holy crap!? We did it!?"

"Panzi, stop crying over your precious one. At worst, Brother Xiao can help you get a new one..."

"What do you know! Liu Liu is my beloved family and friend, my brother! But now, it! It's being burned to death..."

……

With their tense nerves relaxed, everyone's face was filled with the joyful laughter of surviving a disaster.

Aside from Pan Hong, who had finally managed to train his beast tamers, he was currently in a state of utter despair.

This guy and this monster named "Liu Liu" eat and sleep together, and even have to call each other when they need to go to the toilet in the middle of the night.

The relationship is more than just close.

Now that Liu Liu has tragically died in battle, Pan Hong's fact that he didn't burst into tears is a testament to his remarkable mental fortitude.

Ling Xiao did not laugh.

He walked past the crowd who wisely suppressed their smiles and came to Pan Hong's side.

Neither he nor Qi Heng had the capacity to command, so the task was handed over to Pan Hong, who was both capable and experienced.

Having the ability to control beasts, he also has more experience in commanding battles than others.

There are currently some injuries, but no deaths.

Although they were quite capable, they also had the help of Pan Hong's on-the-spot command.

There's nothing to comfort you about.

Ling Xiao patted Pan Hong on the shoulder, then turned to the crowd and said in a deep voice:

"Everyone has witnessed what Liu Liu did. It fought and died for us; it wasn't a monster, but our comrade!"

"We were comrades! To mock each other after our deaths? That's wrong...it shouldn't be!"

His lingering gaze swept over the gradually lowering head. "This is the first time, and I hope it's the last!"

"No one wants to die in battle and have their gruesome corpse used as a laughing stock."

"Remember this, and don't let it happen again!"

Ling Xiao stopped this unhealthy trend in time, and did not further dampen the high morale after the great victory.

"Now! Everyone, collect the loot nearby! Two minutes!"

The crowd dispersed in a flurry, quickly gathering the scattered corpses into their backpacks.

Ling Xiao saw Qi Heng tilt his head and purse his lips at him, and after patting Pan Hong, he also walked over.

"It has to be you, Brother Xiao! You're so impressive!"

"If you keep being sarcastic, I'll kick you!"

Upon hearing this, Qi Heng stopped teasing and simply kicked the corpse at his feet.

This is the BOSS that was split in two.

Lingxiao cut open its body, and its internal organs were scattered all over the ground.

Several of the crystals that glowed with a warm, luminous light were the ones Qi Heng wanted to display.

[Fire Spirit Stone (Fine)]

"What great ore! Looks like this thing chewed it up like a snack."

Qi Heng looked regretful, but Ling Xiao had other thoughts.

"This guy came from the mountaintop. Could there be an exposed, digable fire spirit stone up there?"

"Tsk... If it's true, then we're rich!?"

Qi Heng, his eyes shining, was eager to try.

How could Ling Xiao not know what was on his mind?

But he held back.

"Go and cut open the bellies of the other two boss monsters. If they haven't eaten it, then it means that only the strongest are worthy of enjoying this treasure."

"The ore won't run away, and everyone's exhausted. Let's go back and rest. We've all leveled up, so a quick upgrade won't be difficult before we take on the mountain..."

"I'll listen to you..."

To date, only three guilds have publicly announced on the channel that they have found excellent-grade mineral deposits.

Moreover, their rankings are not high, and it's not true that the stronger you are, the luckier you are.

A high-quality mine is enough to craft the corresponding items in batches!

As a strategic resource, it can be traded or even recycled for a considerable price.

The already shrewd business of making money has been further boosted by this windfall, which will only cause its strength to surge once again!

While the group joyfully returned to the city, Ling Xiao was lost in thought about something else entirely.

He had already discussed this with Qi Heng and others.

However, it seems that displaying only a percentage of experience points will likely vary from person to person.

This is true, at least for professionals.

Especially for someone like him who achieved an S in his professional evaluation, how come the same monster brings "less" a boost than others?!

in other words.

The "Alien Explorer" profession, rated S-level, requires far more experience to level up than the average person...

Otherwise, there's no way to explain why a level 17 character who could kill a level 20 boss could only level up to 19.

But none of these are troubles...

It turns out:

As long as his fists are strong enough, he can still stand out from the crowd despite the "punishment" of experience!

LV19, still leading the entire region!

[LV19 (57%): Dimensional Explorer [Owl]]

【Talent: Gluttony [Innate] (Ember Radiance, Blazing Sun, Encapsulating Life, Controlling the Soul, Royal Blood, Blazing Domain, Azure Domain, Shadowy Night, Endless Fury, Carnival of Slaughter, Execution Declaration, Painful Pleasure), Spatial Perception, Grinding Teeth and Sucking Blood (Excellent)】

[Occupation: Otherworldly Explorer, Monster Hunter (Hidden)]

[Titles: Seven Deadly Sins (Excellent), King Killer (Good), Aquatic Creature Killer (Good), Competent Survivor (Normal)]

[Status: Duchess Emilia's Dream Curse, Sinner, Weird Balance, Comical Trick, Magic Hands and Feet, Unyielding Will, Fire Affinity, Danger Reflection]

【Attribute: Free attribute points (2)】

【肉体[力量13/敏捷13/体质19]——体力值[450/450]】

【魂灵[灵性12/感知12/精神16]——灵力值[400/400]】

[Skills: Gale Shadow Sword Technique, Wind and Fire Frenzy, Dance with Wolves, Rapid Evasion, Spirit Gathering Light Slash, Swallow Embrace, Burning Spirit Blood Blade, Soul-Sucking Piercing Strike, Tidal Breathing Technique, Eye of Appraisal, Iron Spear Blueprint]

[Equipment: Emilia's Oath Ring, Iron Heart Blade, Brew Bottle, Iron Spear, Resilient Bracers, Reliable Machete, Auto-Complete Map, Timekeeping Watch]

(End of this chapter)