Will read through and then his gaze swept through the field searching for the magical beast. "Will I be able to kill the beast within fifteen minutes. I believe the spikes are from the magical beast."
[ Quest Update: Defeat the magical tier beast within their ranks ]
[ Time : 15minutes ]
His gaze then landed on the guy that had made the barrier. "Dwaine! What a nice surprise."
"Yeah, just passing through, it seems you guys need help. There's a magical tier beast within their rank I would handle it, you take care of the peak stage advanced beasts." Dwaine said as he charged forward.
"Would I be able to pull it off, my energy is at dangerous levels, also I can feel my body getting to the limit."
"Let's give it a try," he inhaled deeply trying to absorb as much world energy within the area. Stomping the ground he shot forward. 'These beasts are quite worrisome, I would need to defeat them quickly at the same time watch the fight against the magical tier beast and see if I can get the last hit, just hope he doesn't finish it off before that time.'
Dwaine came with some help and they were doing great. Slowly with the combination of both parties the beast number began to dwindle. Will took out the peak stage beast one by one making use of his invisibility skill. He had made sure he wasn't being watched while using the skill.
[ +350exp ]
[ +350exp... ]
"Nice!" Looking ahead he saw Dwaine battling with the magical tier beast and didn't hesitate in joining the fight.
[ Abyssal Critters: Middle stage magical tier beast ]
[ Active skills: dark spikes, berserk, regeneration ]
With him joining the fight, they both pushed the beast to the edge and finally with his great sword lifted high, it had increased in size as Dwaine brought it down. A loud shrieking scream was heard amidst the explosion that occurred.
A cloud of dust covered the area obscuring their view. "I believe the battle is over," Dwaine said, keeping his sword.
"I don't think so, it ended so easily." Will couldn't help but feel suspicious. Also with his enhanced sense he could feel the rise of an ominous energy, one he couldn't pinpoint.
With his wind, he was able to dispel the dust, but not before an explosion occurred.
The beast appeared before him its claw now twice its former size. It struck his chest and he was a little late in reacting.
The beast had increased in size with its body bony than before. Not only that, several spikes could be seen across his back down to its tail. Its eyes emitted an ominous glow with a slight dark glow around it.
[ Abyssal Critter: Middle stage magical tier beast (Peak stage) ]
[ Berserk mode: Double increase in all stats, increased regeneration ]
'Shit!' The beast had use one of its active skill, one quite powerful enough to increase its strength by a large margin. Will landed on his feet sliding off the ground. He dashed forward feeling the beast strength increasing each moment.
Dwaine was in the defence as its bony claws moved rapidly. He threw his hand releasing a white energy ball which had struck the beast's side. A large claw struck his chest in retaliation as the beast charge forward.
Will appeared before it, his sword wrapped in flames. He brought it down causing a little explosion. A claw could be seen heading his direction wrapped in a dark glow from within the dust.
Jumping backwards, he avoided the claw strike.
[ Time frame: 7minutes left ]
"First stage of the heaven-defying technique! Flowing force!" He charged forward once more, joining Dwaine in attack. With each strike he gained a substantial increase. Dwaine acted as the defense while himself taking the offensive approach.
Finally seeing an opening he charged forward his sword wrapped in life like flames swirling round the sword. He brought it down slashing its hind leg. A painful shriek filled the air, the beast moved backwards his quills becoming erect and wrapped in a dark glow.
Dwaine, a step ahead, casted a barrier once again, repelling the spike attack. With its wounded leg fully healed,it charged forward. Flames flared out from his nostrils and with a shriek swung its long bony hands which began to extend.
A spike shot forward taking Will by surprise. "Arrgh," he groaned as the spike pierced through his stomach. Bearing the pain, he raised his sword forward and brought it down on its neck.
[ -37hp ]
'This beast, its bones are terribly strong!' He could feel the skill getting to its end point and the beast already on its last leg.
[ 1minute left ]
'C'mon,' putting every strength he could muster, he pressed forward. The beast made a last effort as he released several spikes simultaneously. Will being so close got struck by an handful. 'I won't give up on this opportunity!'
[ Berserk mode deactivated, beast is in a critical state ]
"Yes! That's it!" The beast reduced in size its eyes now faded with the spikes retracting back to its body.
[ 54/160hp ]
Drawing deep breaths he moved backwards with his sword held high. 'The first form won't be best for this situation, same with the third. My energy pool is limited, I can just manage through and use the second technique. But I would be out of the battle.'
[ 30seconds left ]
[ Host is in critical condition, 1 hp would be deducted every ten seconds ]
"That's it! Second formation of the heaven-defying technique! Raging force!" Charging forward with the hilt held in both hands, a large energy converged upon him down to his sword. Die!
A explosion occurred as the sword sliced through the coiled body of the beast. "What! It hasn't fully passed! Its body is truly hard, also, my sword is just in the advanced tier." Pouring more energy the sword slowly moved forward cutting the squealing beast into two.
Ding!
[ First time defeating a magical tier Abyssal Critter 3500exp ]
'Pheew,' collapsing on the ground he breathed in relief. Reading through the system message he looked towards the concluding battle. "They would handle the rest," he thought, lying on the ground his body weakened by the battle.
"System status," he called out.
[ Name: Will Sonoma ]
[ Race: Human? ]
[ Transcendence stage: Host has begun to transcend his human nature into a higher being ]
[ Level 11 ]
[ 20,012 /64,000 exp ]
[ Energy: 91/1500 ]
[ Hp: 46/160 ]
[ Strength: 25 ]
[ Agility: 29 ]
[ Endurance: 23 ]
[ You have five free stat points to distribute ]
[ Quest updated: Reach level 15 ]
Ding!
[ Quest completed: Survive ]
[ Rewards: You've been awarded ten golden coins, an exp booster card and a blue spatial card ]
[ Quest completed: Defeat the magical tier beast ]
[ Rewards: new skill unlocked- aura reading ]
'Now I have two spatial cards of different levels. Damn it!' He fought to prevent his eyes from closing entirely. Looking at his blood soaked armour he couldn't help but grunt in pain. 'Any movement at this point would only bring more pain, I just have to stay still and let my body do the work. Or I can quicken the process with the little qi left.'
He concentrated, channeling the qi towards the wounded areas. A comforting sensation enveloped him, and gradually, his eyes closed as he slipped into a state of unconsciousness.