"Who are you?" Yu Jin looked at the peculiar humanoid creature in front of him, finding it quite novel. So, the Abyss's corrosion could make humans as large as Blackblades.
The creature in front of him was entirely black and blue, tightly encased in armor filled with a crazed aura. The deep blue exposed through the armor's seams declared its uniqueness.
"A dying man has no need to know my name," Ji Liu sneered, looking at the iron can in front of him.
Although Ji Liu outwardly disdained Yu Jin, his eyes, hidden beneath his cloak, never relaxed for a moment.
To annihilate tens of thousands of monsters, prepared by The Order for a long time, in just one day—such a person should not be underestimated!
It was precisely because of this that The Order had urgently dispatched him. One must know that every Abyss Herald was a high-level combatant of the Abyss Order, and each of them had extremely important missions awaiting their completion.
"Wh-what is that!"
"H-how would this Damselette know!"
Bennett and Fischl, behind Yu Jin, stuttered a bit upon seeing Ji Liu.
This was not to blame them; even with a Vision, they were, after all, just two young men and a Damselette.
And the Ji Liu in front of them was a fellow who had traversed the Abyss and Ley Lines for years, enduring countless battles.
Not to mention, at this moment, he showed no concealment, releasing his Abyss aura, full of madness and chaos, without reservation, bringing a sense of ill omen to all living creatures around him.
"Tsk, still need to practice," Yu Jin smiled, looking at the slightly trembling Bennett and Fischl behind him.
"Are those two little ones alright?" Yu Jin said a few words to the air.
[Please rest assured, Your Majesty, they will not suffer any harm.] A light, feminine voice directly echoed in Yu Jin's mind.
"That's good," Yu Jin nodded. Now he could give some pointers to the juniors.
Then he turned around and shouted at Bennett and Fischl: "Come here! As Adventurers, why would you hide from such a powerful enemy!"
Yu Jin shouted as if he hadn't seen Ji Liu, and in the end, he even pulled Bennett and Fischl out.
Patting the shoulders of the two juniors, Yu Jin told them: "Go! Adventurers must advance towards the stronger!"
"Moreover, you have me, your senior, behind you!" Yu Jin said with passion. He took out a rolled military flag and waved it towards Ji Liu.
"Charge!" After Yu Jin's roar, a red light appeared around Yu Jin, spreading to Bennett and Fischl.
Beneath the Banner—A combat skill that raises a military flag and issues commands with a brave stance. It can increase the ATK and DEF of oneself and friendly characters in the vicinity.
As the red light flashed, Bennett felt his blood surging throughout his body, and a fearless, dauntless spirit filled his chest. His body and mind reached a peak!
Fischl was much the same; she felt that her "Makoto" had arrived, and at this moment, she was the Damselette!
Looking at the two who seemed to be pumped up, Yu Jin nodded in satisfaction. Bennett and Fischl's strength was not enough to contend with Ji Liu. Now with the buff, they could try.
Bennett looked at Ji Liu not far away, feeling the surging blood within him and the omnipresent pressure around him.
"Hmph!" He exhaled deeply, gripping his Sword hilt tightly. Senior was right; Adventurers must advance towards the stronger! Whether it's the unknown that no one has reached, or a powerful enemy that surpasses oneself!
"Hah!" With a decision made in his heart, Bennett, holding his Sword with one hand, strode forward, initiating the attack first.
Sword and water blade clashed, Bloom into brilliant sparks. The water blade controlled by Ji Liu was harder than steel!
Even with Yu Jin's buff, Bennett needed to hold his Sword with both hands to contend with Ji Liu, who was using only one hand.
Another hand, surging with a water blade, slashed towards Bennett. Seeing this, Bennett retracted his strength with both hands, rolling sideways to dodge Ji Liu's attack.
"Zzzzt~" Two lightning-infused arrows shot past the space Bennett had vacated, precisely hitting Ji Liu's body.
"Oh ho ho, thank me! O unfortunate one! This Damselette's thunder shall cut down all darkness!"
"Please focus, Miss, this is not a small skirmish."
Hearing the familiar voice behind him, Bennett stood up with a smile. As long as he had friends fighting alongside him, there was nothing unconquerable!
"It seems these two youngsters often fight together," Yu Jin praised, watching their skilled coordination.
"Heh heh heh, in that case, let the blood of these two little ones be the adornment for your funeral!"
Pulling out the arrows, Ji Liu stroked the scorched marks on his body, letting out a few dry laughs. He now looked at Bennett and Fischl as if they were already dead.
"Fischl, try attacking the glowing spot on his chest. And Oz, fly higher; the view from the Sky is much better than on the ground."
"Bennett, when you're entangled with him, pay a little attention to his other hand. In this state, he can only cover one hand with a water blade."
Ji Liu's mood grew heavier as he listened to Yu Jin giving pointers to Bennett and Fischl. Just from their brief exchange, this fellow had almost seen through many of his secrets.
Shouldn't the Adventurers' Guild all be useless? How did such a strong monster suddenly appear?
Quick battle! Ji Liu made up his mind. The arm blade on his arm glowed brightly, then he swung his arm, and waves of blue water rushed towards Bennett and Fischl.
Where the water waves passed, cracks appeared on the ground. If strong enough, water could also turn into a deadly weapon!
"Phantom of the Night!" Fischl shouted. Oz, far away, almost instantly merged with Fischl.
Fischl transformed into a spectral raven, soaring with flapping wings. Wherever she passed, night and thunder descended simultaneously, striking the advancing water waves.
The momentum of the sharp water waves drastically decreased the moment they were struck by lightning.
"Burn!" Fire element power, using the Vision as a medium, gathered on Bennett's Sword. The steel longsword, defying logic, suddenly ignited with fierce flames.
Horizontal slash, upward thrust! The fierce fire easily shattered two greatly weakened water waves, but when Bennett jumped up and looked, another water wave was still coming.
However, this was not a big problem. He activated his Vision, and the fire element power that had dispersed due to the explosion began to gather on the Sword again. Although much less than the previous two times, it was enough!
Bennett slashed downwards, and the flaming longsword tore through the advancing water wave, leaving only a puddle of water on the ground.
"Are you alright?" Bennett ran to Fischl's front, asking the panting Damselette.
"Hmph—, o-of course I'm alright! How could this Damselette be in trouble?" Fischl raised her head, stubbornly saying.
In fact, she was exhausted, but in front of Bennett, who believed in her "settings," she was unwilling to show weakness.
Yes, Bennett was one of the only two people who believed Fischl was the Damselette; the other was Noelle.
"Hmm, that's good. But you should still hide behind me; I can take a beating better." Bennett didn't doubt Fischl's words at all, but he still stood in front of Fischl.
"Damn it, annoying insects!" Ji Liu, repeatedly frustrated, couldn't help but become enraged.
Since he was angered, there would be consequences!
Ji Liu bent down and inhaled. The water element power in the air was frantically absorbed by him, and streams of water continuously gathered within the glowing spot in the center of his chest.
These waters, under the baptism of the Abyss, would transform into a destructive torrent!
"Abyssal Torrent Surge!" Ji Liu's voice even trembled slightly due to the Abyss power.
"Shhh!" The gathered water element power violently exploded, and a pale blue light wave swept over, engulfing and shattering everything in its path!
He would die! Bennett's pupils contracted, but quickly returned to normal.
"So what!" Bennett roared. He had comrades behind him who needed his protection, and further away, a senior was watching.
He wanted to become a Great Adventurer! A Great Adventurer would not fear death!
It was just a desperate situation; he had experienced it many times, and each time he had survived. This time would be no different!
"I will protect everyone!" Fire element power, several times more intense than usual, gathered on his Sword!
Bennett slammed the longsword, filled with fire element power, downwards.
"Bang!" The violent fire element power, unexpectedly, did not explode. Instead, it formed a circular array on the ground.
Fire transformed into life, nourishing the life within the array.
But it wasn't over yet. Even more intense fire element power escaped from the circular array, automatically gathering on Bennett's Sword. The flames burned endlessly within the array.
Yu Jin looked up at the Sky. Had it finally lit up?