Chapter 816 Killing the Skinless Monster (1/2)
Lin Huang had no idea what the function of the skinless monster's Life Palace was since it was in the form of an altar.
However, witnessing the trade between the skinless monster and the skull, he could roughly guess what it was.
”It seems like it allows communication with the G.o.d through a blood sacrifice. They then trade… I suppose they're exchanging something for abilities.”
He watched the skinless monster take a demiG.o.d relic out and give it to the skull, which then released a black beam of light and inserted it into the skinless monster's body. Its combat strength then began to grow. Lin Huang guessed that was the function of the Life Palace.
In fact, Lin Huang did not find it rare. When he was at the Hunter College, he had read through most of the information regarding the Life Palace. Besides that, Mr. Fu had explained to him before. Theoretically, a Life Palace could possess any function.
His opponent's combat strength was the most troublesome thing to him.
After the trade at the altar, the skinless monster's combat strength advanced from yellow gold-rank to purple gold-rank.
The purple gold-rank was the last rank of an imperial-level. It was the most unattainable level for anyone below the demiG.o.d-level.
Lin Huang knew that his opponent would have a backup plan. However, it was out of its expectations.
”I'm in trouble.”
When the skinless monster was still a yellow gold-rank, he was barely able to suppress it as he was on black gold-rank. However, as the combat strength of his opponent became two ranks higher and managed to get to purple gold-rank, even a black gold-rank could not handle that.
Lin Huang secretly contacted Xiao Hei. ”If I were to continue upgrading my combat strength, how long can my body bear the additional burden?”
”Without Divine Regeneration, your body will completely collapse after three minutes at the most if you were to level up to crimson gold-rank.
”With Divine Regeneration, your body can sustain for about 20 to 30 minutes on crimson gold-rank. Your body will collapse after 30 minutes. You can last for about two to three minutes on yellow gold-rank. You'll definitely die if you stay at this level for more than three minutes.”
”What about white gold-rank? How long can my body sustain?” Lin Huang continued asking.
”It's quite meaningless to ask this question. At 10 seconds the most, your body and soul will collapse.”
”I know. Activate two Provisional Combat Strength Upgrade Cards.”
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After its combat strength was stabilized, the skinless monster said, ”Lin Xie, regardless of how strong your secret skill is, you'll just receive an upgrade in combat strength. You can't become a true imperial-level!”
It actually believed what the skull said regarding the deadly aura because it was now in Wanbao City. An imperial-level could appear at any time and it would be killed. Perhaps this was also the reason why its body released a strong, deadly aura.
”I have to admit that you're really an amazing opponent. However, it should end here.” After finis.h.i.+ng its sentence, the skinless monster then appeared right in front of Lin Huang.
It pointed its finger between Lin Huang's brows.
At that moment, Lin Huang's combat strength grew immediately and had broken through crimson gold-rank, getting to yellow gold-rank.
He extended his palm and the Dark Mirror was quickly formed again, blocking the front of Lin Huang.
The skinless monster's finger that was initially pointing at Lin Huang's brows then aimed at the Dark Mirror, but its attack was soon reflected.
The skinless monster was caught unaware and again, it flew away.
It was difficult for it to balance itself in mid-air. It then stared at Lin Huang in shock. ”Your combat strength… How could it be?!”
”Nothing's impossible.”
Lin Huang then transformed into a shadow. There was a spark in the air as his demiG.o.d relic streaked across the sky.
”Since you've used your trump card, let's see who will be the winner of this battle!”
After uttering those words, he hurled his sword forward.
In mid-air, the collision between the figures had instantly intensified and it was 10 times stronger than before.
The area that was hundreds of kilometers in circ.u.mference was affected by their battle as well.
The clouds had cleared away and the bird monsters had fled. Even the ground began to crack open and a huge gully was formed. The mountains collapsed and the peaceful lakes were stirred.
The explosive sound of the battle spread throughout the entire Wanbao City. The rumbling of thunder could be heard late at night, awakening many of the ordinary people.
Those who were heading towards the battleground clearly sensed the energy fluctuation as well, and their faces turned grave.
”The battle's become much more intense now!”
”Perhaps only the purple gold-ranks can result in such an energy fluctuation.”
”The battle is so intense. Perhaps they've used their trump cards!”
Right at this moment, a warning from the defense system of Wanbao City was issued.
”Warning! The combat strength of the invader has increased!”