The magician didn't understand why Wang Xiaole was so impulsive; but opportunities on the battlefield were fleeting, and he didn't have time to think too much – if there was an advantage to be taken, he would take it! Besides, Wang Xiaole was so far away from him, he shouldn't be able to pull off any tricks.
At that moment, Wang Xiaole's figure spun, turning upside down; as the fire elements controlled by the magician began to fluctuate, his fiery sword (sheath) had already been swung out; and as the deep crimson lava just appeared in a vague state, his fiery sword had already fiercely struck the center of the entirety of lava; with a "boom," the lava instantly disintegrated like an illusion.
Don't be fooled by how easy Wang Xiaole made it look, in reality, it was not easy at all; on the continent today, there was no other swordsman who could use methods like his to confront a magician; for a skilled magician, the process from element vibration to element release was extremely brief; even using lightning speed was not enough to describe that kind of transformation speed; by the time onlookers saw the process and launched an attack, it would be too late; because by then the magic had already taken form, it was difficult to interrupt the element's transformation ahead of time, being slightly faster or slower would not work.
This not only required extremely sharp sensitivity, but also required incredibly precise calculations; ultimately, one needed to have personally experienced the same magic unleashed by the same person to understand and grasp the enemy's casting rhythm. "Go!" Wang Xiaole roared.
The Black Veil Maiden heard this single word and without turning back, preemptively dispersed the sword energy of the enemy ahead; then she internally contained all her holy power, raising her defense to the maximum.
By now, Wang Xiaole's right hand was raised, causing the flames that had rolled up to burn down; with the girl's position at the center thirty meters ahead, everyone nearby, including the white-haired magician, the warriors, the high-level swordsmen battling the girl, none were spared from the impact.
After a chaotic explosion-like disturbance, only the magician was left standing in front of the two; now, most of the magician's clothes were torn into pieces, besides being disheveled, there was no other word to describe his condition.
What ended his life was a magic arrow shot by the girl. While common sense applied to archers, no matter how accurate or unparalleled in archery they were, a bow and arrow were always needed; the girl was different, her mastery of the elements had already reached the peak; even just flicking her fingers a few times could immediately shoot out a light arrow.
That shining arrow took the magician's life, leaving him lying lifelessly on the ground with eyes wide open. The guards of the tenth floor had all been dealt with, and now it was onto the eleventh floor.
At this moment, Wang Xiaole had a vague sense that, inexplicably, he felt closer and closer to Bai.
Upon completing this level of the staircase, ahead was a large, open space; giant magic lamps hung high on a beam on the ceiling, casting a bright light that made this large space seem like daytime.
Four warrior-sized statues stood in the center of this space; from the bracelets, necklaces, and other ornaments on the figures, to the expressions on their faces, they all looked lifelike; these incredibly mysterious and bizarre designs were filled with rich and unique imagination, and their strong and sensitive lines, as well as their tense contours, made each piece feel full of vibrant life.
The girl had a strong artistic cultivation and appeared completely absorbed when looking at each sculpture.
In contrast, Wang Xiaole, a person lacking artistic sensibility, merely glanced at the sculptures before preparing to move on to the next level.
At that moment, Wang Xiaole noticed behind those sculptures a huge and unparalleled monster crouching on the ground;
It was the size of a small mountain, with a body of eerie dark red color, covered all over with densely packed tentacles, a sight that made one's skin crawl;
Just then, a cold wind brushed in from the window, carrying with it the stench of decay that instantly filled the entire air.
Facing such a bizarre monster, Wang Xiaole did not hesitate, but after holding his breath, tightened the sword he held in his hand.
At this moment, the girl also approached and also noticed the monster.
Judging from its strength, it had preliminarily reached the level of "Horrific", and in terms of territorial aspect, it was probably the top ferocious beast in the Eastern Continent.
When a monster reaches this level, its attack power can only be described as terrifying.
There are many rumors among the people about "Horrific" level monsters, each one more horrifying than the last;
such as a certain monster stepping on and killing so many people, or another monster swatting away many strong warriors with one blow;
On this side of the Eastern Continent, there is a widely circulated legend of "Heroes vs. Evil Dragons";
where a certain country, often harassed by an evil dragon, had a king, followed by his daughter, the princess, being taken away by the dragon as if it were a daily occurrence;
Just then, a hero suddenly appeared (don't ask where he came from), bravely volunteering to rescue the princess.
This young hero embarked on a journey at the king's behest, faced many hardships, and ultimately slew the evil dragon, successfully rescuing the princess and becoming a hero countrywide...
For now, let's not dwell on such cliché storylines, just note this:
In general folklore, the highest rank for evil dragons is usually at the "Horrific" level.
In other words, anyone who can defeat or slay such monstrous creatures, regardless of their status, basically has the qualifications for their deeds to be passed down to future generations.
Of course, Wang Xiaole is currently in a closed space;
So even if he deals with this monster, it would be difficult to let a third person know about it.
Wang Xiaole believes that as a weakling, it's hard for him to become the kind of hero remembered for generations;
He may think so, but this incident still spread more than six hundred years later, because Myin, who disclosed this event, was not exactly human;
To Myin who knew about this, Wang Xiaole was not considered a hero, at most just an incredible person...
The reason why the president of "Disaster Elimination Association" chose to keep this monster as the sole guardian here can only be one:
The strength of this monster is sufficient to deal with intruders who break into this level!
The overall strength of the guards on each floor of the Black Stone Tower is showing a gradual increase;
And this monster perfectly represents the strength level of the president's most formidable subordinates, excluding the "Silver Blade".
No invader in the past, or any group, has managed to break through the monster's blockade successfully, let alone escape from its sight.
Now, these two are about to become that precedent, albeit in a different sense.
Witnessing the prey coming to its door after a long absence, the adult "Terrifying" class monster slightly raised its hideous head and shuddered all over as if in a cold war; immediately, the densely packed antennae on its body came to life and began to dance around wildly.
The seemingly sturdy walls around it appeared utterly defenseless against each of its antennae, which quickly twisted into various irregular shapes. The birds that were leisurely outside the window suddenly sensed a deadly breath nearby and frantically struggled to fly towards the distant horizon.
The girl remained calm and, relying on her intelligence, began to analyze coolly:
"This monster has a fatal weak spot. Have you seen its bizarre big eyes? There's a small tumor above its eyes, and that is its fatal weak spot..."
Upon hearing her analysis, Wang Xiaole believed without a doubt, though slightly confused in other aspects:
"Why do you know this so clearly?"
"Because in this world, there is no useful information or knowledge that I do not know!"
The girl was filled with pride and confidence in this matter. Through this concise dialogue, Wang Xiaole should know: she is an extremely clever girl!
"Roar!"
The "Terrifying" class monster had come within arm’s reach. Wang Xiaole slowed his breathing, then suddenly inclined his body, falling headfirst towards the ground; just before reaching the ground, in a miraculous somersault, he stepped on the ground and catapulted towards the monster.
As he was about to make contact with the huge beast and countless antennae were attacking him, an incredible refraction of his figure dodged to the right side, avoiding all the antennae; then, his hands swiftly moved, with the right hand attacking and the left hand assisting, slashing the monster's many antennae and continuously stomping on its body.
Because of the incredible speed, when the remaining antennae attempted to entangle him, he had already leaped onto the monster's head.
He cut off the tentacles protecting the vulnerable points of the monster, concentrated all his strength in his right hand, and with the force of thunder, fiercely smashed down on the small tumor.
A colorful liquid immediately gushed out, emitting an extremely unpleasant stench. The monster let out a deafening howl, its massive body losing all strength and falling backward.
Without waiting for it to hit the ground, Wang Xiaole had already stomped heavily on its head and kicked it towards the nearby wall, causing it to crash heavily against it. In the eyes of the girl, this series of actions happened in the blink of an eye; for an ordinary person, they would only see a shadow flash by, and the next moment see the person and the monster align, then the monster falling.
The "Terrifying" class monster was strong, but it depended on who it faced; encountering a rogue adventurer meant bad luck, as this encounter marked the end of its life and role.
After breaking through eleven levels in a row, he finally arrived at the twelfth level; at the same moment, a boundless malice enveloped Bai, brought by her most beloved "mother."
