Chapter 267 The Power of Legend
"No, the damage we're dealing is still too low. If this continues, we'll definitely be the first to die." After a bout of fighting, Eric had already calculated the rough outcome in his mind, thinking of countless solutions.
When Shadowknight Gaia's health dropped to 70%, everyone sensed something was wrong.
Shadowknight Gaia's spear moved like a giant serpent, powerful yet agile, easily countering everyone's attacks. Many of their strikes were blocked, rendering their attacks ineffective, as if a spear god had descended.
With a sudden swing of the pitch-black spear, Eric and the others attacking from behind were sent flying. Eric reacted quickly, using Parry to block and avoid damage, but the others weren't so lucky, taking over 2000 points of damage each, putting immense pressure on the healers.
The main target, Cola, was pushed back three or four steps before stabilizing, taking over 4300 points of damage.
"Eric, this boss is getting tougher. I don't think I can hold out much longer," Guardian Knight Cola said, no longer as relaxed as before.
Now, each of Shadowknight Gaia's attacks dealt over 3000 points of damage to Cola. If it triggered a critical hit or used a skill, the damage could exceed 4000. Even with over 7000 health, Cola was under significant pressure, with his health constantly fluctuating around the safety line, making it very dangerous.
This was precisely Shadowknight Gaia's strength, growing braver with each battle.
On the surface, Shadowknight Gaia hadn't used any major skills, but in reality, it had been using them all along.
Rage of Vitality increased damage and attack speed the longer the battle went on. This single move had made all the guilds bow down.
Additionally, there was a team-wiping ultimate move, Domain of Vitality, covering a range of 300 feet. All enemies within this range would have a Bloodfiend appear behind them. Each Bloodfiend had 10,000 health, and while they didn't attack, if a target got within 9 feet, the Bloodfiend would self-destruct, dealing 2000 points of damage in a 60-foot radius on Infernal-level difficulty.
However, with the task-enhanced Shadowknight Gaia, Eric didn't know how much damage the Bloodfiend's self-destruction would cause, but it was likely not less than 2000 points.
If these Bloodfiends weren't quickly dealt with and allowed to self-destruct freely, the result would be a team wipe. Moreover, being chased by these Bloodfiends would disrupt the team's formation, making it easy to wipe out. Therefore, as soon as a Bloodfiend appeared, it had to be dealt with in the shortest time possible.
"Relying on Radiant Blessing alone isn't enough to deal with this boss. If we can't increase our damage further, we'll be wiped out sooner or later." Eric glanced at the four healers, whose mana was only about half left, while Shadowknight Gaia still had 65% health. At this rate, they wouldn't last until the end, let alone when Shadowknight Gaia used Domain of Vitality, which would put even more pressure on the healers.
"Eric, if this continues, we'll definitely be wiped out. If it comes to it, I'll use Luminous Celestialflare now," Tonny whispered privately.
Luminous Celestialflare was the most powerful damage skill of the Epic Level staff, Mephisto's Guardian Shield, far surpassing second-tier magic. A single move could destroy everything, but it had a cooldown of half an hour and could only be used once per boss fight.
Therefore, Tonny always asked Eric in advance when to use it, leaving the decision to Eric.
"No, it's still too early." Eric had already planned to use Luminous Celestialflare on the Domain of Vitality. With its power, it could instantly obliterate all the Bloodfiends.
But if they didn't use it now, they might not even last until Shadowknight Gaia used Domain of Vitality before being wiped out.
This difficult choice left Eric unsure of what to do.
"Not strong enough." Eric smiled bitterly in his heart. Despite the team's strength, it still wasn't enough. He couldn't imagine how those people had completed this task back then.
But then again, the top players in the guild had already transitioned to first-tier official professions, facing level 20+ first-tier players, and were wearing top-tier level 20 equipment. Since weapons and equipment had a significant upgrade every 5 levels, and level 20 was the first milestone for players, the level 15 Infernal-level Demonic Citadel was nothing, completely crushed.
Even if the team members weren't level 20, if everyone was equipped with Obsidian Level or higher gear, even Shadowknight Gaia would have to drink in regret.
In short, they were underprepared.
"Equipment, it's our equipment that's not strong enough." Eric looked at the increasingly powerful boss and couldn't help but sigh.
Suddenly, Eric had a flash of inspiration.
"Right, it's the equipment. Don't I have a legendary item fragment?" Eric thought of the ring that had been lying dormant in his backpack.
Divine Breath of the Celestial Dragon, as a legendary item fragment, had the power to change a player's tier rather than level.
Previously, Eric hadn't met the equipment requirements, but now he did.
Divine Breath of the Celestial Dragon, a ring, a legendary item fragment, required 200 strength, 200 agility, and 120 intelligence. Equipping it increased strength by 40%, agility by 40%, intelligence by 30%, stamina by 50%, movement speed by 20%, attack speed by 30%, ignored level +10, and reduced all item equipment level requirements by 10 levels.
It came with three skills: Dragon's Might, which suppressed all enemies within a 90-foot radius, causing them to fear, reducing their attack by 20%, attack speed by 20%, and movement speed by 20% for one minute, with a three-minute cooldown.
Dragon's Breath, which dealt six times attack damage in a 90x15-foot line in front, with a 20% knockback and stun effect for 2 seconds, with a five-minute cooldown.
Celestial Dragonforce, which temporarily granted the user Celestial Dragonforce, increasing health by 300%, strength by 100%, defense by 300%, and immunity to all restrictive effects for two minutes, with a three-hour cooldown.
Radiant Blessing increased all attributes by 200, making Eric's previously insufficient 120 intelligence more than enough.
With that, Eric took out the Divine Breath of the Celestial Dragon from his backpack.
The moment he put it on, Eric felt an endless power emanating from the ring, a power even stronger than Radiant Blessing.
"Alright, the real fight begins now."
Eric looked at the silver-white dragon-shaped ring on his finger and smiled slightly. It was the first time he had felt the power of a legendary item, even if it was just a fragment. He then turned his gaze to Shadowknight Gaia and glared fiercely.
Dragon's Might!
At that moment, everyone felt a change in Eric. They sensed an ancient Dragon's Might from him, making their souls tremble. If mere bystanders felt this way, the main target, Shadowknight Gaia, was even more affected.
Shadowknight Gaia seemed to be stuck in a quagmire, moving sluggishly and with reduced attack power. Cola suddenly felt relieved, no longer struggling to keep up, and could even dodge Shadowknight Gaia's attacks.
Not only was Cola relieved, but everyone's attacks also started to be effective.
The situation, which had been heading towards a wipe, suddenly changed dramatically, making it hard to believe.
"What just happened?" Rosewater was shocked.
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