Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 86, Episode 085: A Bitter Battle to Slay the Enemy, A Shadowless Gale

The two resurrected monsters left no trace, as if they had never existed.

He never missed a day of work, yet his insatiable appetite, which could be described as "devouring the heavens and the earth," remained unresponsive.

Logically speaking, the talents revealed by these two targets should be quite valuable, but their stats are practically nonexistent, so we can't expect much more.

They asked a few questions, but the mysterious voice seemed uninterested in answering.

Ling Xiao didn't waste any more words and silently headed towards the castle.

Dusk easily brings back memories.

Especially this kind of blood-red setting sun, full of "epic" feeling, shines on people without any warmth, but instead has a kind of heavy feeling of dying.

Perhaps it's not just a feeling that comes out of nowhere.

Ling Xiao stopped in his tracks, for a tall and imposing figure had already stood in front of him.

The wind element, almost solidified, flowed across her tattered cloak, making her armor even more intricate and exquisite; however, the damage on it was enough to demonstrate the ferocity of the battle she fought before her death.

Two red lights shone through the gaps in the helmet.

Clang—

The knight, who should have died, drew his longsword and aimed it at the usurper who dared to advance on the palace.

This is her glory, and also her unwavering commitment to remain here even after her fall from grace.

The day of liberation may be today...

But before that, she wanted to properly assess the abilities of this rebellious scoundrel!

Ling Xiao, who was new to the area, knew nothing about this.

The monsters showed no intention of communicating, the dungeon lacked any explanation, and the mysterious voice in my ear appeared and disappeared like a riddle...

He'd had enough.

Even a clay figure has some temper, so Ling Xiao didn't have much to ask.

As the knight blocking his way drew his sword, he had already charged forward!

"A storm is brewing!"

Amidst a melodious yet hoarse low shout, a swirling gust of energy was released from the raised sword tip.

The sweeping force shredded and sent the surrounding grass and leaves flying.

While Ling Xiao was focused on the situation, he still had the leisure to notice the other person's strange tone of voice.

To put it simply, it's like a young, beautiful girl having a high fever and thick phlegm blocking her throat.

He dodged it, and the force of the air swept away into the distance.

Before Ling Xiao could charge forward again, warning signs appeared!

He immediately raised his hand and slashed several times, unleashing light blades that required no charging as they swept forward.

And this instinctive preemptive strike, as expected, revealed the opponent's true strength!

It's an attack that's even faster than your body!

The sharp wind blades and light blades clashed in the air, with the former overwhelming the latter!

Although it was just a casual test by Ling Xiao, the power of the Gathering Spirit Light Slash under various enhancements should not be underestimated.

But the other party actually did it.

With a casual move, he not only neutralized Ling Xiao's offensive but also used it as a killing blow, forcing the offender to avoid his sharp edge.

hiss……

Strong teeth...

Since the opponent did not continue to attack, Ling Xiao did not rush to attack.

Without the detection of the Eye of Appraisal, he always felt uneasy when fighting.

Previously, we could only see the name of an entry and at least make some inferences. Now, we can't see anything and have to rely on experience and improvisation to deal with whatever comes our way.

Stimulate!

It's so much more real than ever before!

Ling Xiao stared at the figure not far away, raised his left hand and used his thumb to wipe away the blood flowing from the thin, shallow mouth on his cheek.

He hasn't been injured in a long time.

Survival games are far more complex than ordinary games.

There is no situation where someone with a sliver of health can still turn the tables and kill you from full strength. If you're missing an arm, you can't hold your own, and if you're missing a leg, you can't even escape!

Especially Ling Xiao's fighting style.

Close, fast, dangerous!

One wrong move and you'll be beheaded!

Even if it means trading injury for life with the enhanced Tyrant, it would be a last resort!

If he gets injured in battle, it means that his highly relied-upon high agility and evasion have gone wrong, and his protective qi has also been broken through.

Either way, it means that Ling Xiao's situation is already quite dangerous.

With the power of the protective aura reduced, the blood flames leaping on the Iron Heart Blade became even more solid and frenzied.

He reached out and gestured, but there was nothing there.

Recovery items such as the Brewing Bottle have also been disabled.

Fortunately, the guy on the other side didn't use a spell to freeze him, and then he snatched the drink and drank it.

"A true one-life victory, huh...?"

"Even my condition can only recover slowly on my own..."

The airflow in and out of the nose gradually becomes more abundant, and the tidal breathing method is doing its best to replenish the body's consumption.

Seeing his opponent assume a fighting stance again, Ling Xiao grinned and charged forward fiercely!

bass--

Sharp blades clashed, sparks flew!

The unusually long sword slashed out streaks of wind, and even before it touched the body, a stinging pain was already felt.

Iron Heart Blade was not to be outdone. The fire net it wove blocked all the murderous intent coming at it, and the scattered, scorching flames also suppressed this rare and powerful enemy.

Wind and fire, sword and blade!

The battle raged fiercely, with neither side daring to be distracted by activating additional skills!

Only by continuously increasing the amplification effects, layer upon layer, can the weapons at the forefront be strengthened!

Knowing he had no way out, Ling Xiao hesitated among several trump cards that could change the tense situation.

He had never hesitated so much at such a crucial moment. With a determined effort, he rejected the original plan and chose the other one.

Spiritual energy was gushing out, and a deadly anomaly was silently brewing nearby.

But just as he activated [Dimensional Exile], the powerful enemy suddenly jumped back to dodge!

Ling Xiao instinctively wanted to give chase, but he quickly stopped, narrowly halting at the edge of the exile area.

A few strands of damp hair on her forehead flicked forward and disappeared without a trace.

He almost died from his own recklessness?!

Death brushed past him, and even Ling Xiao, with his "heart of stone," couldn't help but feel a deep sense of fear and dread.

What shocked him even more was that the other party could detect the spatial fluctuations.

Before he could think any deeper, the hoarse voice rang out again.

"Such pure spatial magic...it seems you are not a scourge of the abyss..."

Seeing that the other party was finally willing to communicate, Ling Xiao moved to the center of the road, making sure he had enough space to dodge, and asked, "Who are you? And where is this place?"

The strange figure fell silent for a moment, then instead of answering, asked, "And who are you...? This road is blocked... You shouldn't have come here..."

"again?"

Ling Xiao keenly grasped the key point.

This shows that the other party has a certain logical thinking ability and is not a rigid gatekeeper of mechanisms.

He considered many answers, but in the end he only said, "I am an explorer, invited by the Duchess of Emilia."

"Do you know what she needs me to do? Or rather, how do I get out of here?"

"Madam...leave..."

The figure held his head in his hand, seemingly trying to recall something, but only kept repeating these few words.

"You...are lying!"

"The lady is long dead, and here... I cannot leave... no one can leave! Because we have long since..."

The intense emotional fluctuations seemed to have triggered some less optimistic changes. Dark liquid flowed from the gaps in the armor, dripping onto the ground and pooling into a puddle of "sewage" that was difficult to reflect light.

Then the mass of things swept up again, enveloping the figure completely, and finally transformed into a ferocious knight shrouded in black mist.

The armor had mutated, bone spikes had sprung up, and the familiar dark red patterns indicated that the opponent had become the same kind of being as those monsters from before.

But all of this changed too quickly.

Ling Xiao saw this, but the light slash he unleashed didn't land on the dark armor until the opponent had fully formed.

A few streaks of light remained, but otherwise there was no damage.

"Ugh..."

The shrill roar had lost all its former pleasantness, and the red light from the gaps in the helmet was so intense it was almost overflowing!

We can't run away; revealing an opening will only hasten our demise. The only option is to confront them head-on and fight!

The two figures collided violently!

Ling Xiao was immediately sent flying backward, and the completely mutated monster also took the opportunity to pursue, its long sword slamming straight towards that fresh heart!

During the chase, she suddenly swayed.

Once I regained my footing, I realized that my left arm, along with my shoulder and half of my body, was missing.

It was Ling Xiao who used the dimensional exile technique along the path!

As soon as they clashed, he realized the difference in their raw strength.

If we want a quick victory, we have no choice but to take a risky approach!

By carefully timing his preparation for exile, he could ensure his safe passage while simultaneously striking the monsters that followed.

The turnaround was achieved not only through exceptional skillful maneuvering, but also through an overwhelming level of self-confidence!

There are also those who are fearless and willing to risk their lives to get involved!

It sounds easy, but how many people can actually be so decisive as to put themselves on the gambling table?

But Ling Xiao did it; at least in this moment, he proved his courage.

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The balance of power has shifted dramatically!

Turning around to counterattack, the Iron Heart Blade unleashed a dazzling burst of blood-red flames spanning several meters, striking the monster that had not yet regained its footing.

The black aura crumbled, and the armor trembled.

But the body inside was completely unharmed.

With a sharp look in his eyes, Ling Xiao once again grasped the strength of this strange creature.

This level of defense is probably even more exaggerated than that of a strengthened Tyrant!

Ordinary attacks are unlikely to break through the opponent's armor and dark aura, and he has only just begun to understand spatial powers, making it difficult to use them as ordinary skills for unlimited output.

The monster, struck hard, seemed to be stirred erratically behind it.

Even the smooth, broken wounds grew wildly amidst the surging mud!

The bone spurs were no longer restricted, breaking through the body surface and merging with the armor. The longsword that supported the ground also merged into the remaining arm, with countless tiny curved blades growing on it.

In the blink of an eye, apart from its limbs barely maintaining a human shape, the monster showed no signs of normalcy.

His body was covered with sharp, blade-like weapons, and he charged towards Ling Xiao!

Ling Xiao reached out and made a grasping motion, pretending to be concentrating and exerting force.

The charging monster suddenly changed direction, and the longsword, which had struck the ground, bounced back, propelling it to continue its attack.

Ling Xiao, who had already made a feint, was not surprised. After his small trick proved that his opponent was not mentally unstable, he went with the flow and began the next step of his plan.

Several hidden weapons were shot out from his hand, replacing the light slash to test the strength of the clusters of "blades".

Ding ding ding—

The bizarre creature that grows flesh and blood is indeed troublesome!

As Lingxiao retreated, the monster suddenly unleashed its power, surpassing him in speed!

The longsword unleashed countless fierce sword shadows, piercing towards Ling Xiao's vital points.

To be precise, it should be said that it covered his entire body.

The offensive was even more ferocious and dangerous than before, and Ling Xiao immediately turned all the special effects of the Wind and Fire Frenzy to their strongest!

Even though physical strength and spiritual energy are quite precious, it's not time to conserve them!

The battle between wind and fire resumes.

This time, Ling Xiao was actually at a disadvantage?!

Without time to think, he forced out a chilling "Die!" through clenched teeth as he gasped for breath.

At the same time, those talents that had previously left psychological scars were also released from their cages!

Has the pollution been completely removed?

He didn't know that all he knew was that he had to let the tiger return to the mountain.

[Endless Fury], activate!

[Killing Frenzy], open!

These two were originally passive talents, but Ling Xiao can use the Heart of Gluttony to control the permissions of derived talents.

This is his strongest moment!

bang——

The wind pressure propelled the flames into the air.

Ling Xiao kept wielding his sword, and his fierce attacks temporarily suppressed the monster's frenzied and unexpected assaults.

The final showdown caused a stir.

The monster was willing to risk the terrifying power at the center of the explosion to thrust its longsword forward as its outer shell shattered!

clang--

The iron shield that was replaced couldn't stop the sword.

Fortunately, Ling Xiao hadn't intended to block it head-on; he simply used the shield to deflect the longsword's thrust, causing it to deviate from its path.

The consequences are naturally unavoidable.

The iron shield was cut in half, and a large chunk of flesh was also shaved off Ling Xiao's left arm.

The bone is visible deep inside.

The monster could attack recklessly and without regard for losses, but he was a living, breathing creature.

If this style of play drags on, Lingxiao will be defeated sooner or later.

But the monster, having succeeded in its attack, failed to press its advantage because it had lost its target.

The injured Ling Xiao did not continue to dodge, but instead used his usual method to quickly dodge and rush to his preferred attack range at the most opportune moment!

Wind and Fire Combo!

A body without the protection of armor is ultimately no match for a blade, and the proliferating flesh spikes cannot protect the entire body.

Ling Xiao continued with his usual strategy of attacking while moving, showing no intention of greedily taking hits.

He didn't even take the opportunity to widen the gaps in his armor, because that would allow him to pursue more precise strikes, thus reducing his speed.

Speed ​​is life.

It's also a deadly thing.

Blades flashed across the monster's chest and back, sending sparks into its wounds.

The violent longsword swept back and forth, but swept away nothing.

The three states of the body complement each other perfectly, working together seamlessly, allowing Ling Xiao to dance calmly amidst the flashing swords!

All sorts of bizarre poses that you couldn't even imagine became simple actions that he could perform effortlessly.

The flow of energy imparted by the comical trick ensures that each swing of the knife does not lose its proper force due to haste.

"Aww!"

The monster sensed something was wrong and immediately prepared to "self-destruct"!

Just as the sharp spikes of flesh all over its body were about to shoot out, they were disrupted by the burst of energy that Ling Xiao had instantly detonated.

His entire upper body was engulfed in flames.

Moreover, they kept bursting open in clusters, and Lingxiao, who had been quick as a rabbit and a falcon to create distance, stretched out his palm and hooked his five fingers together.

This time, it hit the bullseye.

The monster lay motionless, while the flames continued to burn relentlessly.

A sigh suddenly reached Ling Xiao's ears.

Then came a soft, somewhat melancholic voice, "This is what you deserve, and it's a small compensation for bringing you here..."

A speck of light condensed from the corpse, flew up, and disappeared into Ling Xiao's forehead.

I was overjoyed, but then I realized that it wasn't the Gluttony skill that was working, but rather the information on the panel that had returned for a rare limited time.

【Whirlwind Shadowless Sword Technique】

【Quality: Excellent】

[Conditions: Level 20; Strength and Agility 15, all other attributes 10; Activating the special effect consumes the corresponding Stamina and Spirit]

【Special Effects: 1. Sword Shadows Like the Wind (Sword moves are as swift as the wind, greatly increasing attack speed. Automatically activated when using sword techniques, with no additional cost. Can be actively consumed to amplify).

2. Gale Tornado (After unleashing a considerable amount of wind force with the sword shadow, a tornado can be created to entangle the target; requires consumption).

3. Rising Wind and Surging Clouds (Shoots out a powerful burst of energy that moves rapidly forward, gradually expanding its range; requires energy consumption).

4. Wind Spirit Dance (Dances lightly and gracefully with the wind by your side. Requires active activation. Attack speed and dodge speed increase with the duration of activation. Can consume additional buffs).

5. Gale Shadow Slash (When there are enough sword marks and the energy is sufficient, it can be activated by consuming a large amount of stamina and spiritual power, causing a high-speed slash and wind-tearing attack on the target! During this time, the powerful wind pressure will continuously suppress the target!)

[Evaluation: Sword dances like a whirlwind, shadows follow the heart! (Blessed by a special being, you can use this technique directly.)]

"Whirlwind Shadowless Sword Technique..."

"Superior grade!?"

(End of this chapter)