Under the effects of the Corpse Golem's skills, all targets' stats were reduced by 50%, damage taken increased by 50%, healing reduced by 90%, and their health continuously decreased.
Worst of all, their energy consumption skyrocketed tenfold!
Although a level 23 warrior was a full 13 levels higher than Gu Chen, with all his stats reduced by 50%, he was equivalent to a level 14 warrior.
Furthermore, with the tenfold energy consumption, his total energy was only enough for a basic Shield of Courage.
As he prepared to unleash his ultimate, he was shocked to discover he was completely out of form.
"How could this be?"
Bang! Bang! Bang!
In shock, the warrior's head was struck by a barrage of bullets, exploding.
With a thud,
the headless corpse fell heavily to the ground, never understanding why he couldn't use his skills until his death.
Simultaneously, ten Nightmare Minions entangled another warrior, and the Nightmare Overlord appeared behind him, silently attacking him.
[Illusion Instant Kill]
A single-target burst of damage, tenfold. Before the warrior could react, he was instantly dead.
In a single breath, two Level 2 warriors were reduced to cold corpses.
The remaining warrior gazed upon the two corpses on the ground, a look of unprecedented fear on his face. He cast a Shield of Courage, turned, and ran.
However, he had barely taken two steps when a dark shadow enveloped him, trapping him in place.
Seizing this opportunity, the Blood Clan Overlord pulled the triggers in quick succession, twin guns spewing flames, bullets raining down like a dense rain on the warrior's back.
The last warrior, dead!
Three warriors perished tragically in quick succession. Even Wang Chongshan, a peak Level 2 warrior, was terrified.
He dared not flee, fearing that, like the warrior just now, he would be slain by the combined might of the two summoned beasts.
In this situation, only a desperate struggle offered any hope of survival.
A look of determination crossed Wang Chongshan's face as he unleashed his most powerful ability, instantly vanishing and striking Gu Chen with unimaginable speed.
As an assassin, he knew the weaknesses of every class.
When battling a summoner, he had to kill the summoner first.
Even with all his attributes reduced by 50%, he was still the equivalent of a level 17 assassin, while Gu Chen was only level 10.
With his current stats, a single ultimate move would surely slay Gu Chen!
Though the Li family head had ordered Gu Chen's capture alive, he couldn't care less right now.
"Die!"
Wang Chongshan roared, appearing before Gu Chen in an instant and unleashing his ultimate strike.
A sinister-looking dagger suddenly appeared, radiating a sharp, blood-red glow.
This was his ultimate move, capable of dealing nearly 10,000 damage in a single strike, even with its currently suppressed stats.
A typical level 10 class has a maximum of 8,000 or 9,000 HP, and Gu Chen, a magic class, would have even less.
The ferocious dagger transformed into a piercing blade, striking Gu Chen mercilessly.
An exaggerated damage value popped up, and
Wang Chongshan's face lit up with unprecedented excitement.
9,999 in one strike!
Damage explosion!
A sinister grin crossed his face, as if he had already envisioned Gu Chen being slain by his single strike.
However, Gu Chen's priestly robes were shimmering, and the fatal strike hadn't damaged him, merely striking his shield. It
hadn't even broken it!
[Priestly Robe]
[Attributes: Constitution +35, Physical Defense +10%, Magical Defense +20%]
[Effect: Provides a shield equal to all attributes *10]
What were Gu Chen's current attributes?
The three-piece priestly set added a total of 80 stats, the complete set's bonus added another 150, and the attribute fruit added a total of 400. Add to that the 520 total attributes he already had at level 10.
In other words, Gu Chen's current attributes were 1150, and his shield value was 11500!
While a 9999 strike was powerful, it was still a little short for Gu Chen.
Yes, just that little bit.
"How is that possible?!"
Wang Chongshan's face was filled with intense horror.
He was a level 29 assassin!
Even with his attributes suppressed by half, there was no way he couldn't defeat a level 10 rookie.
Even his strongest attack couldn't break the opponent's defense!
This time, Wang Chongshan had broken through a major defense.
"You're just working for the Li family, why are you risking your life?" Gu Chen said with a hint of disdain.
Wang Chongshan's eyelids twitched, and his first reaction was to activate his skills and escape.
[Ghost Sprint]
activated!
The next second, his expression suddenly changed.
Unable to activate?
His energy was running low?
At the same time, ten black shadows suddenly appeared around him, encircling him.
Wang Chongshan collapsed instantly.
He couldn't fight, and he couldn't escape.
He looked at the contemptuous smile on Gu Chen's face, and a sudden, intense fear rose in his heart.
At this moment, he understood, and regret filled his heart.
The dead were members of the Li family, and he was just a lousy employee, why was he risking his life?
"Gu Chen, please spare my life. I didn't mean to harm you. The Li family forced me to do it!"
He looked towards Gu Chen, knelt down and kowtowed, weeping bitterly, and gave up resistance.
"Please let me go!"
"If you spare my life, everything I have will be yours!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his figure was enveloped by the black mist transformed by the Nightmare Overlord.
[Disillusionment Instant Kill]
instantly unleashed tenfold damage.
Wang Chongshan's face was filled with intense fear and resentment, and his body fell heavily to the ground.
"Kill you, and everything you have will be mine too,"
Gu Chen's eyes were filled with indifference.
The battle ended. The Blood Clan Overlord had consumed 15,000 HP, transforming all five corpses on the ground into Blood Clan descendants.
These five second-level Blood Clan descendants not only retained their previous level and attributes, but also possessed Blood Clan instincts.
Furthermore, the self-destruct damage of a second-level Blood Clan reached 5,000 points, making them a valuable aid in a critical moment.
Next, Gu Chen ordered the vampire descendants to pick up all the fallen equipment.
[Healing Scepter LV.20 [Excellent]]
[Cleric Robe LV.20 [ Excellent]] [
Hurricane Heavy Sword LV.20 [Excellent]] [
Hurricane Battle Armor LV.20 [Excellent]]
[Tusk Blade LV.25 [Rare]]
With the exception of one rare assassin-class short blade, all the remaining equipment was excellent.
It was understandable; after all, they were just laborers, working themselves to death for what?
Rare equipment started at a million, so it was a wonder they could afford it.
Beyond that, there were a few items and materials.
Most of them were useless to Gu Chen, but at least they could be sold on the trading platform, so he stored them all in his personal storage.
Finally, he was left with only a scroll emitting a blue glow.
[First-level Skill Scroll]
[Quality: Excellent]
[Effect: Randomly obtain the first-level skill of this profession, and may obtain skills that have already been mastered]