Alex sprinted across the jagged landscape of the [Abyssal Wasteland], his eyes fixed on the direction where he’d last seen the [Abyssal Titan].
Every step kicked up clouds of ash, and the searing heat of molten rivers pressed against his skin.
Yet he remained focused.
Any monster that dared to cross his path met a swift end.
[Abyssal Fiend]
[Level: 1023]
[HP: 170,000,000]
[Molten Horror]
[Level: 1085]
[HP: 200,000,000]
The stats of his enemies were impressive, but they meant little against Alex’s overwhelming strength.
With [Bleeding Claws] active, he shredded through the hordes like paper.
His fox summons, graceful and lethal, danced through the battlefield, obliterating enemies with elemental attacks.
The fiery foxes unleashed waves of searing flames, the water foxes drowned foes in crushing torrents, the electric foxes paralyzed entire groups with arcs of lightning, and the light and darkness foxes created devastating bursts of pure energy. Experience new stories on My Virtual Library Empire
Their synergy was perfect, and not a single one of them suffered a scratch.
“This is almost too easy,” Alex muttered, slashing through another [Molten Horror] with three swift strikes.
As the hours ticked by, his frustration began to grow.
He’d expected to find the [Abyssal Titan] quickly, given its colossal size, but it had vanished.
How could something so massive, so impossible to miss, simply disappear?
It didn’t make sense.
He slowed to a stop atop a jagged cliff of blackened stone, scanning the horizon.
Rivers of lava snaked through the barren wasteland, and shadows flickered in the distance, but there was no sign of the titan.
“Where are you hiding?” Alex growled, gripping his staff tightly.
The thought of failure crept into his mind, but he shoved it aside.
The stakes were too high.
Completing this advancement task would grant him the [God’s Blessing], a power that could change everything.
He couldn’t afford to lose.
Determined, Alex pressed on.
Another hour passed before something finally caught his attention.
The ground beneath him trembled, faint at first but growing stronger with each passing second.
A deep rumble filled the air, and Alex’s heart quickened.
He turned toward the sound and saw it, a massive shadow emerging from the horizon.
“Huh?”
Alex realized why he hadn’t found the boss monster now.
Because it had been inside of the ground, merging into it to hide itself or rest.
Now that it had finished what it needed to do though, it emerged back to the surface.
The [Abyssal Titan] was here.
Its towering form moved slowly but deliberately, its molten-rock body glowing with dark flames.
Every step shook the earth, and the aura of pure, overwhelming power it radiated sent a chill down Alex’s spine.
[Abyssal Titan (Divine)]
[Level: 1300]
[HP: 1,500,000,000]
It was even more terrifying up close.
Its crimson eye, glowing like a molten sun, scanned the land.
Its movements were slow, but the sheer weight of its presence made Alex hesitate.
“Here we go,” Alex muttered, tightening his grip on his staff.
He knew this wouldn’t be an ordinary fight.
His earlier attempt to damage the titan with [Demonic Spear] had failed miserably, barely registering as a scratch.
This time, he had to find its weakness.
As the titan continued its slow march, Alex darted closer, keeping to the shadows of the jagged terrain.
He activated [Cursed Eyes of the King], his vision sharpening as he analyzed the titan.
[Cursed Eyes of the King: Allows the user to identify weaknesses and hidden attributes of enemies. Does not consume mana.]
His eyes locked onto the titan’s glowing crimson core, located in the center of its chest.
Information flooded his mind.
[Weakness Detected: Abyssal Core. This core is the source of the titan’s power. Destroying it will result in instant death.]
“There it is,” Alex whispered. His gaze hardened.
The problem was getting close enough to strike.
The titan’s massive size made it difficult to approach unnoticed, and its power was beyond anything Alex had faced before.
His foxes were still there, their ethereal forms appearing around him. “Distract it. Keep it busy.”
The foxes sprang into action, racing toward the titan with incredible speed.
Flames, water, electricity, light and darkness surged toward the colossal creature, each element exploding on impact.
The titan roared, a deep, guttural sound that made the ground shake even more violently.
Its crimson eye glowed brighter, and it swung a massive arm at the foxes, obliterating two of them instantly.
It wasn’t that they didn’t avoid it, they did easily because of their superior speed.
Yet the simple shockwave of the attack destroyed everything around them.
Many of the foxes were injured, and even Alex felt the hit from his location.
He obviously tried to simply point his staff at the core and throw different kinds of spells, hoping they would hit and damage it.
If he could kill it from a distance, it would be incredibly easy.
But of course, nothing goes that well.
The [Abyssal Titan] wasn’t stupid, and so it simply placed one of its hands in front of the core to block all attacks.
“Damn it,” Alex cursed.
He had to move now.
But this time did give him information.
The [Abyssal Titan] placed his hands IN FRONT of the core, not on it.
It was probably because it was extremely fragile and could only be destroyed by a physical attack.
Maybe the titan feared it would kill itself by touching it.
With his foxes buying him precious time, Alex dashed forward, weaving between the jagged rocks and molten rivers.
His agility was unmatched, allowing him to close the distance quickly.
He activated [Bleeding Claws], shadowy energy engulfing his hands as his claws extended.
The plan was simple: strike the core with everything he had.
As he approached, the titan turned its attention to him.
Its single crimson eye locked onto Alex, and a beam of searing energy shot out.
Alex barely dodged in time, the beam obliterating the ground where he’d stood moments before.
He felt the heat sear past him, and his heart raced.
Boom!
The explosion sent him flying forward, but that only gave him a boost.
“Too close,” he muttered, pushing himself harder.
Finally, he reached the titan’s feet, the molten rock radiating heat so intense it felt like his skin was burning.
Using his agility, Alex leaped onto the titan’s leg, clawing his way upward.
In his left hand was [Bleeding Claws], and on his right, Alex equipped [Demonized Whispers of Shadow].
He was using these two as platforms to climb like a mountain climber.
The titan roared again, shaking its body in an attempt to throw him off.
Alex held on tightly, his claws digging into the rock-like surface.
“Almost there,” he gritted out, climbing higher and higher.
When he was within striking distance of the core, Alex summoned all his strength.
He activated [Bleeding Claws] at full power, shadowy energy crackling around him.
With a battle cry, he lunged forward, slashing at the glowing core with everything he had.
The moment his claws made contact, an explosion of energy erupted from the core, sending Alex flying backward.
He hit the ground hard, the impact knocking the wind out of him.
[Critical Hit! The Abyssal Core has been damaged.]
The titan roared in pain, its movements becoming erratic.
But Alex wasn’t done. He forced himself to his feet, determined to finish the job.
Before he could launch another attack, the titan retaliated.
Its massive hand came crashing down, slamming into the ground where Alex stood.
He tried to dodge, but the sheer speed and force of the attack caught him off guard.
The impact sent him flying again, and this time, he didn’t get up.
[You have been killed.]
Everything went black.
But then, a soft golden light enveloped Alex’s body.
[The Blessing of the Fox Spirit has activated.]
[You have been saved from death.]
Alex gasped as he regained consciousness, the golden light fading.
His body felt renewed, his injuries gone.
“Not yet,” he muttered, determination burning in his eyes.
He analyzed the titan again with [Cursed Eyes of the King], noticing that the core had cracked slightly from his earlier attack.
“One more hit,” he said to himself.
This time, he wouldn’t fail.
Summoning his foxes once more, Alex coordinated their attacks to create an opening.
While the titan was distracted, he dashed forward again, using every ounce of his speed and agility to close the gap.
When he reached the core, he activated [Bleeding Claws] one final time, pouring all his strength into the attack.
With a deafening roar, the core shattered.
The titan froze, its massive body trembling.
Cracks spread across its molten surface, and a blinding light erupted from within.
Moments later, the titan collapsed, its form disintegrating into ash.
[Congratulations! You have defeated the Abyssal Titan.]
[You have completed the advancement task.]
Alex stood amidst the ruins, breathing heavily.
The titan was gone, and victory was his.