NOVEL NEXT Chapter 55: Defying the Odds! Draining a Complete-tier Beast to Death?
Chapter 55: Defying the Odds! Draining a Complete-tier Beast to Death?
One minute ago, the depths of the canyon were in chaos. The rock walls collapsed under the corrosive venom. Xiao Xingyu stood at the center of the battlefield, dust swirling around him, with the Demon Eye activated continuously.
"It seems that Black Wind and Freya's attack power isn't enough. Even if they combine their battle skills, they can only chip away at the Cave Demon-Eyed Spider's health..."
"Wait!" Xiao Xingyu focused, confirming he wasn't seeing things. In an instant, the health bar above the Cave Demon-Eyed Spider's head showed a significant drop. "The health bar decreased noticeably, but it wasn't due to Black Wind and Freya's attacks. It was..."
"I see!" A rare smile appeared on Xiao Xingyu's serious face.
"Black Wind, spit on it!"
The Hell Nether Wolf opened its mouth and spat. The saliva, like a bullet burning with black flames, cut through the air and hit the Cave Demon-Eyed Spider's head.
Physical damage from spitting: 0
Mental damage from mocking: 100000
The sensitive Cave Demon-Eyed Spider felt insulted and became enraged.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh~ The spider's tail fired a barrage of webs, like a thousand arrows shooting forth. The Hell Nether Wolf entered shadow form, becoming a shadow that dove into the ground, evading the web arrows.
In Xiao Xingyu's view, the health bar above the Cave Demon-Eyed Spider's head shortened again. "As expected!"
"The Cave Demon-Eyed Spider loses its vital blood when it releases webs. Once all its webs are exhausted, its health will drop to zero, and it will die instantly."
Raising his starlit eyes, Xiao Xingyu locked onto the Cave Demon-Eyed Spider. "Stupid spider, I’ve found your weakness!"
"Black Wind, Freya, attack together!" Under Xiao Xingyu's command, the Hell Nether Wolf and Holy Light Angel Beast launched a joint assault. As before, due to the level difference, their attacks barely scratched the Cave Demon-Eyed Spider, akin to tickling.
However, the mischievous Hell Nether Wolf continually taunted the spider, provoking its nerves by spitting, peeing, and sticking out its tongue. These non-skill attacks were merely techniques to irritate the opponent, maximizing mockery. The enraged Cave Demon-Eyed Spider frantically released webs, each strand like a sharp arrow with a tracking system, attacking the two beasts from tricky angles.
The Hell Nether Wolf was covered in wounds, grimacing in pain before Xiao Xingyu ordered, "Activate Demon Power!" The wolf let out an earth-shattering howl, surrounded by red and black mist. Demon Power provided significant life-stealing effects. The Holy Light Angel Beast continuously layered Holy Light Shields on the wolf, clearing negative effects like poisoning, confusion, and slowing.
In the meeting room, Chen Qinian couldn't help but exclaim, "This Hell Nether Wolf is like an unkillable cockroach!" Su Ruyan, with a subtle smile, watched the projection screen, hand supporting her chin.
"Demon Power maintains the wolf's health by life-stealing. Holy Light continually layers shields and purifies negative effects. Xiao Xingyu is cleverly maximizing his beasts' strengths."
Unnoticed, the battle had lasted an entire hour. The Hell Nether Wolf and Holy Light Angel Beast's greatest advantage was their resilience. The life-stealing effect of Demon Power and the purifying effect of the Holy Light Shield combined, frustrating the Cave Demon-Eyed Spider.
An hour had passed, enough to simmer a soup, yet the intense battle remained unresolved. The sharp webs cut the wolf's hind legs again. Demon Power replenished its vitality, and the Holy Light Shield shone once more. The Cave Demon-Eyed Spider, seething with rage, spun in circles and squeaked madly, resembling a frenzied lunatic.
Xiao Xingyu smirked, "It's panicking."
A battle meant to be a one-sided crush was dragged out for an hour. The spider felt humiliated, its pride shattered. In the meeting room, the school leaders discussed.
"Xiao Xingyu's actions are pointless!"
"Even with Demon Power and Holy Light Shield, he can't win, only avoid losing."
"Yes, eventually, his spiritual power will run out."
"Dean, what's your take?"
All eyes turned to Su Ruyan. She smiled faintly, "Xiao Xingyu intends to exhaust the Cave Demon-Eyed Spider to death."
"Exhaust it?" The room buzzed with astonishment.
"How can a complete-tier beast be drained by two lower-level beasts?"
"Dean, you see it too. The wolf and angel beast's attacks are ineffective."
Su Ruyan pointed at the projection screen. "Look closely at the spider's webs."
All attention shifted to the Cave Demon-Eyed Spider. Swoosh swoosh swoosh~ In a rage, the spider frantically spat webs, sometimes weaving giant nets, sometimes forming sharp drills.
Chen Qinian noticed something. "The web's color seems to have faded!"
Others chimed in. "Yes, it's much paler than before!"
Initially, the spider's webs were dark purple, now a pale purple, each strand thinner.
Su Ruyan continued, "Don't forget, the spider's webs are refined from its own vital blood. Each release drains its essence. Over the past hour, it wasted many webs on the wolf and angel beast, depleting its essence."
Chen Qinian, enlightened, exclaimed, "Dean, you mean Xiao Xingyu aims to outlast the spider until its webs are exhausted?"
Su Ruyan nodded with a smile. Chen Qinian inhaled sharply, while the leaders exchanged looks.
"This kid is a gambler!"
"Outlast the webs? This battle could last seven to eight hours!"
"A crazy gamble!"
"If he loses, he'll lose his life!"
Though intense, the battle was tedious. Xiao Xingyu repeated the same strategy: provoke the spider → spider releases webs → wolf uses Demon Power to heal + angel beast purifies and adds shields.
This cycle continued endlessly as time slipped away like sand in an hourglass. From dusk to moonlit night, the battle stretched from day to night.
In the meeting room, some leaders lay sprawled on tables, snoring like thunder. Chen Qinian, eyes strained with bloodshot circles, struggled to stay awake. Only Su Ruyan, cradling a latte, kept her eyes on the screen.
A cold wind wafted through the open window, jolting Chen Qinian awake. "Dean, is the battle still ongoing?"
"Check the time."
Chen Qinian put his glasses back on, glanced at his watch, eyes widening. "It's 11:50 PM!"
It was now the dead of night. Xiao Xingyu's battle with the spider began at 4 PM. The projection screen showed a dark canyon, purple webs flying, the Hell Nether Wolf's roars unceasing, the Holy Light Shield illuminating the darkness.
"This battle has lasted seven hours and fifty minutes?" Chen Qinian's feelings were indescribable. "It seems this kid won't stop until the spider is drained to death!"