Chapter 72 Demonbane
The sky was still dim, with the moon hanging in mid-air, not yet hidden.
"Adventurer, if you have no more questions, just step into the center of the magic circle. Once the ritual starts, it will hurt a bit, but bear with it, and it will pass." Outside the slum library, in the mangrove forest, Sharon pointed to the black stone platform in the center, a hint of excitement in her eyes. She could finally begin this experiment.
Unaware of Sharon's thoughts, Eric nodded and stepped into the magic circle.
Considering Sharon was a significant figure of the third tier, he believed that there shouldn't be any mistakes. As for the pain, it was nothing.
In Divine Realms: Legends, getting slashed by monsters during battles also hurt a lot, but most players chose to accept this setting instead of turning the pain transmission to 0%. The purpose was to enhance players' realism and, more importantly, to improve combat skills.
No pain, no gain. Only through pain could one remember the lesson. Only by learning from lessons could one progress. Therefore, for players to grow in Divine Realms: Legends, accepting this pain was necessary.
However, considering the players' tolerance, Divine Realms: Legends set the default pain value at 20%. Some experts would adjust the transmission to over 60%, making them more alert. Eric himself set it to 50%, which was his accustomed level, allowing him to perform at his best.
Once Eric assumed his position, he nodded towards Sharon, indicating her to commence.
Moon Goddess, descend!
Sharon began to pray, chanting incantations while her fingers continuously wrote divine scripts. Line after line of divine scripts floated in the air, drifting towards the sky.
Compared to the previous third-tier magic, the amount of divine scripts this time was massive.
She wrote hundreds of lines without stopping, sweat already trickling down her cheeks, showing some fatigue. Meanwhile, the magic circle on the ground began to emit a dazzling silver light, gradually rising into the air.
More than ten minutes had passed, then a pristine moonbeam illuminated Eric.
Instantly, black smoke started to emanate from Eric's body. Reluctantly, the black smoke ascended from Eric's body, while beads of sweat started to trickle down his forehead. His face turned pale as he endured some intense pain.
Eric almost cursed Sharon. This wasn't just a bit painful; it was excruciating, as if his body was being torn apart.
If he hadn't played Divine Realms: Legends for ten years and gotten used to the pain, he might have already started screaming and wailing.
After a few minutes of continuous moonbeam exposure, the black smoke finally left Eric's body. However, the black smoke didn't just disappear but formed an exact shadowy replica of Eric.
"Adventurer, it is up to you to slay this Shadowfiend and break the curse. I must focus on maintaining the ritual, so I cannot assist you," Sharon reminded.
Feeling somewhat exhausted, Eric cast an Insightful Gaze at the shadow.
Kai Blackthorn (Shadowfiend), Elite, Level 4, HP 2000.
"An elite?" Eric became serious.
This Shadowfiend didn't have much HP and was the same level as him. If the Shadowfiend didn't have any powerful skills, it wouldn't be hard for him to deal with. But that was unlikely.
"Damn Lunar Essence, despicable human, do you think using a complete Lunar Essence to weaken me makes you capable of defeating me? "I will prove to you that insignificant humans can never defeat mighty demons,"," The Shadowfiend roared with anger, drawing a black longsword and charging at Eric.
In an instant, the Shadowfiend was in front of Eric, swinging its sword, producing a faint black gleam. In a flash, the black gleam turned into four, aiming to slice Eric into pieces.
Extraordinary State!
Seeing this, Eric was shocked. This speed far exceeded the average elite's capability. He immediately used Parry.
Eric took several steps back before stabilizing himself.
If it weren't for the complete Lunar Essence, the Shadowfiend might not just be an elite but a special elite.
The Shadowfiend, not giving Eric a chance to recover, thrust its sword towards Eric's heart, using Eric's Slash skill.
Eric instantly activated Zephyr Stride, dodging to the side and distancing himself from the Shadowfiend.
As the Shadowfiend missed its target, it swiftly activated Zephyr Stride and pursued Eric. In terms of strength, speed, and HP, the Shadowfiend had the upper hand. Moreover, it knew all the skills Eric had, putting Eric at a significant disadvantage.
Seeing Eric about to be caught, the Shadowfiend smirked cruelly, "I know all your skills, and I'm stronger than you, so you can't possibly defeat me. Just accept your fate and die; it's your destiny."
"Can you do this one?" Eric smirked as nine sword shadows appeared beside him, shooting toward the Shadowfiend with a swoosh.
Although the Shadowfiend could block most of the attacks, a few Abyssal Blade shadows always pierced its body, each attack dealing over thirty points of damage.
"Despicable human, you rely on weapon power. I'll show you it's all in vain." The Shadowfiend rushed at Eric, using Thunderbolt.
Seeing the sword light coming, Eric smiled calmly, pulling out two scrolls from his backpack—one for speed boost and one for polymorph. Instantly, Eric's speed surged, and he rolled to dodge Thunderbolt, then polymorphed the Shadowfiend into a sheep. With the Shadowfiend turned into a sheep, Eric immediately struck with his sword.
Thunderbolt!
The polymorphed Shadowfiend couldn't evade, and three sword lights hit it directly, dealing terrifying damage of -112, -135, and -163.
Furious, the Shadowfiend unleashed Swordsoar Ascension, significantly extending its attack range, and swung its sword towards Eric. This human was too despicable, using such a lowly trick.
"I thought demons were supposed to be strong. You have a body stronger than mine and use the same skills as me, but this is all you got?" Eric taunted while dodging.
"You'll pay for this!" The Shadowfiend, nearly fainting from rage, swung a two-hit combo at Eric's neck.
Eric pointed his Abyssal Blade at the Shadowfiend, instantly binding it with nine dark chains and immobilizing it for three seconds.
Phantom Slay!
Simultaneously, both Eric and his clone activated Swordsoar Ascension, attacking the Shadowfiend.
Thunderbolt, Slash, Earthshatter Strike, two-hit combo, and a barrage of other skills, combined with Nine Dragon Cleave, rapidly decreased the Shadowfiend's HP, dropping it to 10% in no time.
"Think you're tough because of your strong physique, your skills, or because you're a demon?" Eric said, stabbing his sword into the Shadowfiend's chest, causing it to grimace in pain and rage.
Seeing the binding about to end and preparing to unleash its true power, the Shadowfiend noticed the scroll in Eric's hand and fell into despair.
"Goodbye!" Eric waved at the Shadowfiend, knowing it was about to go berserk, and activated the first-tier magic scroll in his hand.
Thunderous Wrath!
This first-tier magic scroll could deal 500 points of damage to a single enemy below level 20. Against the Shadowfiend with less than 200 HP, it was more than enough.
Suddenly, a blue lightning bolt struck from the sky, dealing 500 points of damage to the Shadowfiend, causing it to dissipate into black smoke, dropping a dark gray piece of equipment.
System: [Completed Lunar Essence quest, rewarded 10,000 experience points, Demonbane title, +5 reputation in Eldoria Kingdom, +20 reputation in Silvervale City, +100 reputation in Willowbrook Town.]
System: [Willowbrook Town's reputation reached 50 points, and player Kai Blackthorn was promoted to a first-class citizen of Willowbrook Town.]
System: [Willowbrook Town reputation reached 100 points, player Kai Blackthorn promoted to third-class noble of Willowbrook Town.]
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