96 Practicing Martial Arts in the Ancient Tomb (1/2)
Once he witnessed Happy's lightness skill and ability with the throwing knives, Thunderous Battle no longer treated him like a normal Gate Realm player. He knew that a normal Gate Realm player would not be able to do this. In fact, they would not even dare to enter the ancient tomb. With the Stone Giant's brutal combat abilities, it would only take three hits to kill a Gate Realm player. If their vitals were hit, there was even a possibility that they would be killed in one hit.
”You usually need a party of at least three people to take care of a Stone Giant, and we take turns to tank its attacks. Every one can last for five minutes, and we kill it once each of us tanks its attacks for two rounds.
”But if I have to tank him alone, three minutes… will be very tough for me. I will only be able to do it for two minutes before I have to search for a place to take medication, circulate my qi, and treat my injuries.”
”I'll try my best to work with you to attack the Stone Giant's joints and reduce its attack speed,” Happy said while nodding slowly. His relaxed words and understanding tone shocked Thunderous Battle. He also felt a strange sense of ease. It was as if the companion by his side was not just in Gate Realm.
Once he relaxed, Thunderous Battle nodded.
”Alright!”
As he spoke, he brought out a broadsword as wide as a palm from his Universe Bag. The body of the blade was golden, thick, and made without any sort of flourish. There were two blurry words on the hilt, and at first glance, Happy could tell the weapon came from a famous swordsmith.
”This is Square Palace Sword. It adds 200 attack and 50 weapon defense,” Thunderous Battle said proudly. ”You can only use masterpieces against Stone Giants. Weapons that are slightly inferior in quality will become blunt after you train against them for a long time, and you'll have to repair them when you go back. You're training… with an axe? Not bad, it's also a masterpiece!”
Before he finished speaking, Happy brought out a shiny silver axe from his Universe Bag.
He raised his eyebrows and said with surprise and delight, ”Axe techniques have the highest attack, and their chances of success in blocking attacks is also the highest. I was just about to suggest you to practice your axe techniques now. It's really great to work with people who know their way in the game! No need to talk more. I'm going up against it!”
Once he finished speaking, he turned and rushed toward the Stone Giant in the furthest corner.
Happy held the axe with both his hands. His elegant appearance was a bizarre match with such a weapon.
He closed his eyes and sucked in a deep breath in a relaxed manner. Then, he sensed qi surge out of his Dantian Region, and it swiftly enveloped his entire body. Then, he opened his eyes and stomped on the ground.
Whoosh!
He activated his Cloud Treading Steps and charged forward at full speed. He caught up to Thunderous Battle, who had attracted the Stone Giant's attention and had stopped not too far away to fight.
The Stone Giant seemed to have springs on its feet and to not be able to sense its own weight. It moved like the wind, and with quick steps, it was seven feet away from Thunderous Battle.
Whoosh!
A violent gust of wind roared, and its huge grayish-white fist charged straight at Thunderous Battle with a force that brought huge pressure to all those who faced it.
Shing! Clang!
Thunderous Battle moved like a phantom. He bent down, and at the same time he avoided the fist, he swung his Square Palace Sword at the Stone Giant's waist and left behind a white mark. It let out a sound that resembled a metallic clang.
Thunderous Battle might seem to have gained the advantage, but in truth, the Stone Giant did not sense that it had been injured and felt no pain. As if it had not been injured, it swiftly turned around, and as if it had eyes on its back, it punched Thunderous Battle's left arm.
Clang!
Thunderous Battle was forced back several feet. A strange bloody-red mark appeared on his face, which made it clear that he had suffered an internal injury.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
The Stone Giant strode forward with big strides, chasing after Thunderous Battle like a shadow.
At that moment…
Clang!
A loud clang rose, and the Stone Giant's gigantic body trembled slightly. Bits of stone were scraped off its heel. It turned around with a glare, and a teenager with a shiny axe appeared in its sight.
Happy had attracted the Stone Giant's hate[1] at the critical moment!
This was what was good about the puppet traps. Even though their damage was astonishing, their intelligence was low, and they did not know how to exploit their strength. Hence, many people used them as practice targets later in the game.