Shura's Wrath - Chapter 378: Desperate Struggle (1)
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Chapter 378: Desperate Struggle (1)

Desperate Struggle (1)

Because there were many players, they often used large numbers to crush Bosses. This worked for Lord Bosses and Celestial Bosses, but Heavens End Grade Bosses were on a completely different level. No matter how many players: tens, hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands even if an entire guild tried to take down a Heavens End Grade Boss, it would be suicide. Any attack from the Mountain Giant would have resulted in waves of people dying. With this level of Attack Power, players would have been instantly blown to smithereens without a chance to retaliate.

With Ling Chens current strength, it was possible for him to escape using the Lunar Scourge and Broken Shadow. However, resisting it, or even killing it, was simply a wild dream.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The Mountain Giant continued to chase him. Every step it took caused an earthquake, and an indescribable pressure locked onto Ling Chens body. The Mountain Giant was gigantic, and its aggro range was also quite far. It was even possible that its aggro range spanned across the entire Nameless Ridge.

Ling Chen guessed that this Mountain Giant was truly furious, and was determined to chase them out of the Nameless Ridge or destroy them. Back when he had killed that wave of Little Stone Golems, he had felt that there was something off about the atmosphere now that he thought about it, it was as if the Mountain Giant was giving him a warning. Next were the Rock Devils and the Rock Devil King, which it summoned to stop him and Tian Tian. However, he had destroyed all of them, and they had entered the region it was protecting. As such, it erupted into fury. The mountain ridge was filled with stones and countless trees, showing just how long it had been protecting this place for. When it awoke, its fury was no small matter

Ahhhh its coming, its coming to get us, ahhhhh!!

Although Ling Chen was able to increase the distance between them and the Mountain Giant using Broken Shadow, its body was simply too big. Looking back, he saw that it was already right behind them again, with its single eye staring at him. Tian Tian screamed the entire time while Ling Chen ran, and stuck to him while tightly closing her eyes. Ling Chen frowned, and continued to run. All he could do was run away at full speed. The Mountain Giant moved slowly, but each step spanned tens of metres. Even with Broken Shadow, it was difficult for Ling Chen to shake it off.

After the effects of Broken Shadow ended, Ling Chen had run through a mountain ridge. After using Broken Shadow again, he ran through a second mountain ridge. He once again turned around, and found that he still couldnt see the Mountain Giants entire body- it was still right behind him. If he stopped, its next step would crush him and Tian Tian to bits.

Looking at Tian Tian, who had her eyes closed, Ling Chen could feel cold sweat running down his forehead and back crap! He could only use Broken Shadow one more time. If the Mountain Giants aggro extended to all of the Nameless Ridge, being able to use Broken Shadow 10 times still wouldnt be enough.

Being locked on to by the Mountain Giants aggro prevented him from using teleport scrolls or other teleporting items, and neither did it allow him to safely log off. As soon as he couldnt use Broken Shadow anymore, the Mountain Giant would catch up to them, and both he and Tian Tian would have to face death.

Moreover

Ling Chen did not use Broken Shadow anymore, but instead continued to run while looking back at the Mountain Giants gigantic body. He frowned deeply, and gripped his fists.

If the Mountain Giant is really guarding a region that contains a Lunar Scourge Orb, then for Ruo Ruo, I must obtain it. No matter what obstacles there are, Ill overcome them all!

This Mountain Giant is too strong, though. In front of it, Im just an ant. Can I only run away though? Ive finally found where an orb is, but all I can do is run. How am I going to save Ruo Ruo?

Ling Chen slowly stopped running in fact, running away was simply a fantasy now.

Using Broken Shadow twice had put about one kilometre in between them, but the pressure from the Mountain Giant hadnt reduced at all. It seemed that unless he exited the Nameless Ridge, or even went a further 10 kilometres away from it, the Mountain Giant wouldnt let him go. However, it had taken him and Tian Tian an entire day to walk from the Nameless Ridges boundary to here. It would be impossible for them to escape in time.

Seeing how scared Tian Tian was, Ling Chen could only sigh inwardly Tian Tian, if I knew that there would be a monster that even we couldnt outrun, I wouldnt have brought you out here from Peace Town. All I can do is give you a bit of time and hope. I hope that you can get far away while I block it.

Ling Chen didnt use his last Broken Shadow. Instead, he stopped in his tracks. Behind him, the Mountain Giant rapidly came closer, making the ground shake with each step. Ling Chens expression became abnormally calm, without even a hint of nervousness or anxiousness. He called back Xiao Hui, put Tian Tian on the ground and then placed his hands onto her shoulders.

Feeling herself on the ground, Tian Tian opened her eyes, and looked at Ling Chen with trembling eyes, Big brother, why did you stop? Ahhh its right there!!

Tian Tian immediately saw the massive Mountain Giant approaching, causing her to scream and jump onto Ling Chens body as she trembled. Ling Chen looked into her eyes and said calmly and sincerely, Tian Tian, listen carefully. Run in the direction from which we came here, and dont stop. When you feel the pressure that has been locked on to you disappear, stop running and use a teleport scroll to go back to Azure Dragon City. Got it?

If he went to attack the Mountain Giant and drew all of its aggro onto himself, its aggro towards Tian Tian might be cancelled out. When, or if, that happened, she could teleport back to the Azure Dragon City and log off. This was the only thing he could do to prevent both of them from dying.

No matter what, he had to at least protect Tian Tian!

Then Then what about big brother? Tian Tian hesitantly asked, her face still full of fear.

Im going to run in a different direction. Ling Chen said as he smiled, If we run together, itll always be able to catch us. If we split up, itll only be able to catch one of us. This is the only thing we can do.

But But Hearing Ling Chens words, Tian Tian felt that something was off.

Theres no time to hesitate! If you dont run, that rock giant is going to catch us, and well both be crushed by it! Ling Chens voice became slightly louder, Before we came here, you promised that you would listen to me, and that you would run if I told you to run. If you dont listen to me, I wont bring you out next time. And also you dont need to worry about me. You know how fast I can run, so it definitely wont be able to catch me. What are you still waiting for? Hurry and run!

I I got it, hearing Ling Chens voice grow louder, Tian Tian could only nod her head in fear, and took a few steps back, Big brother, you need to run fast dont let it catch you.

After speaking, Tian Tian started to run as fast as she could towards where they had originally come from. Ling Chen stood still, silently watching as she ran away. When he finally couldnt see her anymore, he turned around, and looked at the Mountain Giant which was now just 300 metres away.

300 metres was just a few steps to the Mountain Giant.

Ling Chens eyes narrowed. However, there wasnt even a hint of fear in them- instead, his gaze was sharp and piercing. A light flashed, and his 2 Celestial grade weapons appeared in his hands. The Evil Gods Mask also covered his face.

Zephyr!

The soft whisper of wind sounded out, and a light green glow appeared on the Great Ravager and Zephyr Blade. This Mountain Giant only had a single weakness, which was Wind elemental damage. The Zephyr Blade carried an additional skill, Zephyr, which was the best skill Ling Chen had against the Mountain Giant.

Little master, youre really going to fight it? Ling Chens stance caused Qi Yue to ask in shock. Ling Chen was an incredibly powerful player, and could easily kill Lord Bosses that were around his level, as well as defeat Celestial Bosses that were around his level however, at LV20, challenging a LV33 Heavens End Boss was like a frog trying to stop a car.

I have no choice. Ling Chen said in frustration, Running is useless, so I might as well hit it a few times. At least this way, Tian Tian will survive.

Qi Yue could only sigh, True unless some sort of miracle happens, such as this rock giant getting struck to death by lightning, or it buries itself, theres no chance of you guys getting away. Looks like this really is the only option. Little master, after you reach LV60, and your stats and skills have all developed, you might just have a chance at defeating it. However, right now, its simply impossible. Just dont forget about the penalties for dying, little master.

With the Heavens Jealousy debuff from the Lunar Scourge, if he died, his level would immediately return to LV0.

Ling Chens face twitched, and he gritted his teeth as he said, The situations already like this; if youre not going to say some encouraging words, can you at least not say such irritating words?! How do you know Im definitely going to die I might just kill it, for all you know!!

Back then, at the Novice Village, I killed a LV10 Celestial Boss with normal equipment, new skills and LV5 stats. Now, I have 2 professions, 2 Celestial grade equipment and 4 of the Lunar Scourge Orbs. I refuse to believe that I have no chance at all at defeating this Heavens Grade Boss! Its not over until its over!

After saying that last sentence, Ling Chens expression became dark and savage, and tightly gripped the Great Ravager and Zephyr Blade in his hands.

Boom!

The Mountain Giant came within 100 metres of him, and the shaking it caused on the ground caused Ling Chens blood to boil. He took a deep breath, yelled out, and rushed towards the Mountain Giant a monster that was thousands of times bigger than him.