Chapter 75 – Functions (1/2)

Chapter 75 – Functions

Medium-grade mystic scrolls are anything but common, and it was the stances within that made them known as a symbol of power. This reputation was the reason why everyone was almost smiling when they saw the Myst stance summoned from Ye Wei’s scroll. They were more than certain that the phantom hammer would turn the stone giant back into rubble.

However, Hong, Lu, and Xue were a bit more realistic. There was an optimistic shine in their eyes but also a frown. All three of them knew how powerful the puppet was, and an incomplete Myst stance might not be enough to take down the combined power of six large Blood Devourer crystals.

The three temporary leaders were doubtful, but they kept their cool and were ready to strike the giant together with Ye Wei. Not that they were sure their joined attack would be sufficient, but they would have to try because if they didn’t then nobody would get out of this field alive.

Ye Wei was under immense pressure as he was the focus of everyone’s eyes, but he didn’t let the stress get to him. He was in his own world and determined to give it his all.

It was hard to miss such a large target, and a deafening bang sounded when the hammer landed right on the puppet’s shoulder. The collision created a violent spray of sparks and a rippling pressure wave that shook the ground.

The giant was forced to take a step back, and that was the moment when Ye Wei seized the opportunity to aim the hammer at its head.

Contrary to its clumsy appearance, the giant’s reflexes were actually phenomenal. It quickly crossed its arms over its head to block Ye Wei’s strike.

Seeing that the giant was defending itself efficiently against the Myst stance, the crowd started to show worrying expressions as they watched the mighty hammer that was held in the air.

A cracking sound caught the attention of the crowd. It was not from the point of impact but the sound of the ground breaking underneath the giant as his feet sank about a meter into the surface.

Ye Wei’s face was completely red. He grunted and put all his strength behind the third strike that landed on the giant’s head this time. Its legs completely sunk in the ground to its knees.

After immobilizing the giant, Ye Wei could feel that the phantom hammer was going to disappear soon as its energy was quickly running out. Thus, he took one last chance to hammer the puppet.

This time, the hammer landed heavily on the puppet’s shoulder. After the final hammer strike, the giant’s waist was submerged below solid ground. Its right shoulder and arm were cracked and chipped from the repeated strikes. As the red light in the giant’s eyes was dimming the phantom hammer started to fade.

“Yes!”

“He did it!”

The crowd cheered as the stone giant powered down. Hong, Lu, and Xue were relieved by the result, and their lips curled into relaxing smiles.

Ye Wei too was relaxed, and there was a childish smile on his face. Although he had to use two very valuable medium-grade scrolls, he was satisfied that he managed to save hundreds of lives. He was also happy that he would be able to search for a path that led deeper into the labyrinth.

Welcomed by friendly smiles, Ye Wei turned and walked towards the others, but as he took the fifth step, a sharp cracking noise came from behind him. “What?” The unexpected sound sent a shiver down his spine, and he immediately turned around to check on the stone giant.

The crisp cracking sound echoed in the field and was heard by everyone. Suddenly everything went silent as everyone quickly looked towards the source of the sound, it caused their smiles to disappear.

“How… How come…” Hong, Lu, and Xue emotionlessly stared at the stone giant and their faces became ashened.

The giant started moving again as its fists fiercely pounded the ground cracking and breaking the surface.

With every punch, the cracks spread and the ground around the giant turned into loose rubble in no time. The giant then roared and slammed his palms to the ground one last time, launching its gigantic body into the air.

The red light in its eye relit and this time, they looked like two massive fireballs. The giant’s killing intent and presence had intensified considerably.

“But that was a medium-grade mystic scroll! How else can we stop it if a Myst stance failed the job?”